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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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Grenada Boutique Resort Project Nearing Debut

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The highly-anticipated The Point at Petite Calivigny boutique resort in Grenada is making progress, according to a new update from the project’s developers. The main building structures at The Point Private Residence Club will be complete in a little over a month, according to a statement. That will include the north and south condo stacks, […]

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The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards — 2018

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There’s something very special about a boutique hotel. It’s not just the size — it’s the connection between hotelier and guest, the intimacy of the design, the way it becomes more than just a hotel – it becomes a work of art. Boutique hotels have a way of transcending the business of hospitality; done right, they […]

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JW Marriott Makes Its Debut in Panama

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By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new luxury hotel brand in the heart of Panama. Marriott International has officially opened its new JW Marriott Panama, a new chapter for what was once the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and had most recently been the Bahia Grand Panama Hotel. The hotel is set in a […]


The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards — 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal readers Bill and Cynthia Gray, who sent in this lovely shot of the iconic Pinneys Beach in Nevis. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last […]

More Jamaica Vacations Are Being Booked on Mobile: Report

By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more Jamaica vacations are being booked on mobile devices, according to a new report from global travel giant Expedia Group. Jamaica saw a spike in mobile demand from January to June of 2018, according to a new report from the company. That was led by Negril, which saw […]

From Nassau, Bahamas to St Croix, 7 Places to Visit in October

The weather is starting to cool down, making one of our favorite times to visit the Caribbean even better. For much of the region, the fall is the nadir of the off season — but for die-hard Caribbean travelers, it means the chance to find lower rates, smaller (or nonexistent) crowds and the feeling of having […]

Disney to Sail Caribbean Cruises from New Orleans

By the Caribbean Journal staff Disney Cruise Line is coming to Louisiana. For the first time, one of the cruise brand’s ships will homeport at the Port of New Orleans. In 2020, the 2,400-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship will launch a range of both Caribbean and Bahamas cruises out of the city. “Not only will […]

Karisma Is Adding a Members-Only Wing at Negril All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff All-inclusive brand Karisma is adding a new members-only wing at its Azul Beach Resort Negril in Jamaica, the property announced this week. The new room section, which will debut in November, will be exclusively for members of the company’s “Prestige Travelers” program. The section, which includes 20 luxury suites, will […]

Jamaica Is Bullish on Its Tourism Future

By the Caribbean Journal staff Things are looking up for Jamaica’s tourism industry. The destination, which just concluded its annual Jamaica Product Exchange tourism conference in Montego Bay this week, looks to have strong momentum both for this upcoming tourist season and the next several years. A total of 7,560 new hotel rooms are in […]

Secret Bay, the Caribbean’s Most Anticipated Reopening of 2018

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s almost certainly the most anticipated hotel reopening of 2018 in the Caribbean: Dominica’s iconic Secret Bay. And the legendary eco-luxe retreat will be unveiling a host of changes and upgrades to the property when it returns in November. The hotel, which made its debut in the north of Dominica […]

Marriott Is Bringing a New Hotel Brand to the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff The world’s biggest hotel company is plotting another entry into the Caribbean. Marriott International has just announced plans to bring its newest hotel brand, Moxy Hotels, into the Caribbean and Latin America. The company has already approved four hotel deals in the region, with the first Caribbean-Latin America debut for […]