The Caribbean Travel Awards 2018

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 17, 2018 - 11:17 am

2 of 19

caribbean travel awards

Caribbean Hotel of the Year: The Park Hyatt, St Kitts When it debuted at the end of 2017, the Park Hyatt St Kitts, Park Hyatt’s first-ever Caribbean hotel, was something new for the region. The design was world-class, disruptive, climate-resilient and, well, spectacularly beautiful. Now, a year later, the Park Hyatt has risen to the pantheon of the region’s greatest hotels, with a mix of thoughtful design, impressive amenities and a kind of cosmopolitan, international energy that is a welcome addition to the Caribbean’s luxury sector. Even more? The hotel has been a game-changer for the island of St Kitts, now on the map in a new way for the world’s most sophisticated travelers.

BACK

2 of 19

In Dominica, an All-Inclusive That Comes With the Whole Island

All-inclusive has been changing. That’s not a secret. It’s the biggest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean, where travelers want more. But they don’t just want the unlimited food and beverage. They want the experience. They want […]

Belize Is the Caribbean’s Happiest Country

rows of buildings on the beach in belize

Belize has come out on top of the Caribbean as the region’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Caribbean country on the coast of Central America was ranked 25th overall in the world, […]

The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels for 2025, From Solar-Powered Resorts in Puerto Rico to Adventure Lodges in The Bahamas

The term “green” has never been more important, but it’s also never been a broader term. What once merely meant a degree of environmental focus, has now expanded to encompass everything from renewable energy to sustainability to community tourism. That’s […]

This New Hotel Summit in Antigua Is Changing How Caribbean Resorts Drive Bookings

In a pivotal move to help regional hoteliers regain control of their revenue streams, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is launching the inaugural Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition this May in Antigua. The one-day business event, set for […]

The Bahamian Island With Big Fish, Bigger Stories, and No Rush

Not just blue — electric, almost blinding in its clarity. On approach, whether by boat or the tiny sea plane from Fort Lauderdale, you see it before you feel it. That shock of turquoise against the flat horizon — it’s […]

Bonaire Is Getting a Boost from American Airlines as Its Travel Boom Continues

The diving. The food scene. The flamingos. Bonaire is hot right now, and it’s not just on the mercury. The little Dutch Caribbean island is in the throws of a major travel renaissance, buoyed by JetBlue’s new flights, a new […]