The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018

By: - January 25th, 2018
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The recently-reopened Tom Beach hotel in St Barth.

St Barth No island rebounded from Irma faster than this tiny French Caribbean gem. And while most of its five-star properties are hibernating until next winter (although the Christopher is planning to open this quarter), scores of luxury villas remain, along with a number of boutique hotels like Les Ilets de la Plage and Le Village. And the reality is this: it’s still St Barth.

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Grenada Planning Airport Expansion

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is planning a major expansion of its Maurice Bishop International Airport. The project is being backed by a $66 million concessional loan from China, according to a government release. The project will include a parallel taxiway, loading bridges, a bypass road, passenger terminals, a second apron for cargo and […]

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In Grand Cayman, a Taste of Havana

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Grand Cayman’s most legendary eateries is heading to Havana — for the night, anyway. The Rum Point Club has unveiled new Havana Nights on Wednesdays this season, offering a Cuban dining adventure with Cuban dishes, classic Cuban cocktails and an authentic Cuban dance troupe. The Havana Nights buffet […]

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Sonesta Expands in Colombia

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sonesta International has expanded in Colombia with the new Sonesta Hotel Ibagué. The new property in Ibagué’s Acqua Commercial complex is Sonesta’s seventh hotel in Colombia. Set in the Tolima department, it’s the 15th Sonesta hotel in South America, under the management of GHL Hotels. The new-build property has 91 […]

Grupo Piñero’s Big Growth

 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe, had a very strong 2017, according to the company’s latest data report. The group reported an eight percent sales increase compared to 2016, marking the sixth year of growth for the brand and a gross operating profit of $250 million. The news […]
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Seadust Cancun Completes Renovation Project

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The Seadust Cancun family Resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico has completed a major renovation project, the property announced this week. The renovation entailed a complete makeover of its 505 rooms and suites. The multimillion-dollar upgrade included new mattresses, pillows and comforters, new marble showers, bathroom fixtures and accessories, […]

Tortola Pier Park Names Interim CEO

 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe, had a very strong 2017, according to the company’s latest data report. The group reported an eight percent sales increase compared to 2016, marking the sixth year of growth for the brand and a gross operating profit of $250 million. The news […]

Dream Hotel Group Plans Major Caribbean Expansion

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dream Hotel Group is making its first foray into the Caribbean. Dream Hotel Group has announced the development of three hotels in the Caribbean: Unscripted Tulum, Unscripted Belize and Dream Belize. “We are thrilled to announce the development of three new hotels in two of the world’s most desired […]