Ocho Rios Jamaica — The Six Best Places to Stay

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Jewel Dunn’s River This adults-only option is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, and spares no amenity: that means six restaurants, two pools, an impressive spa and, perhaps most importantly, five bars. And the private beach is terrific, made even better by the fact that watersports are included. See more information here.


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VIDEO: On the Cay in St Croix

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of coolest spots in St Croix: the Hotel on the Cay, the sandy spit just across the harbor in Christiansted. While the hotel is an option, an all-day ferry takes travelers back and forth to the sand to give you the perfect beach day. (And yes, you can […]

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The British Virgin Islands’ Soggy Dollar Bar Is Open Again

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By Alexander Britell If there’s one place that defines the Caribbean beach bar, one place that draws rum-loving pilgrims from around the world, it’s the Soggy Dollar Bar. But after closing due to damage from Hurricane Irma, the legendary spot on Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay has officially relaunched to serve up painkillers. “While Maria […]

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AIDA, Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn Launching New Cruise Ships

By the Caribbean Journal staff Four of Carnival Corporation’s cruise brands will launch new ships in 2018, the company announced this week. The expansion is part of a wider push to add 18 new ships to the fleet between now and 2022. “On top of the three new ships we launched in 2017, we look […]


Caribbean Looks to Become World’s First Climate-Resilient Region

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor As the Caribbean Community enters the new year, incoming CARICOM chairman and Haiti President Jovenel Moïse is moving to create the first climate resilient region in the world. He highlighted the rebuilding process after the hurricanes of last September, as well as Hurricane Matthew, which pounded the region on October […]

10 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2018

The Fred The first new hotel in St Croix in 30 years has already had its soft opening, but it’s April that the property will be truly complete, with everything from a hip rooftop bar to a sparkling pool. One of the most exciting small Caribbean hotels to debut in the region in years (both […]

Spirit Launching Nonstop Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor As the Caribbean Community enters the new year, incoming CARICOM chairman and Haiti President Jovenel Moïse is moving to create the first climate resilient region in the world. He highlighted the rebuilding process after the hurricanes of last September, as well as Hurricane Matthew, which pounded the region on October […]

Grand Solmar Opens in Los Cabos

By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas resort has made its debut in Los Cabos. The all-suite property is the first phase of the 834-acre private resort community in Mexico. Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas features 89 oceanfront suites across two buildings, with units ranging from a grand […]