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Meet Goldwynn, the Sleek Residential Resort Changing the Hotel Experience on Nassau’s Cable Beach

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Goldwynn Resort and Residences brings 81 rooms, apartment-style accommodations and a low-rise boutique experience to one of Nassau’s most famous beaches. There is another side of Nassau, one that feels residential, sleek and strikingly close to the water. It is on Cable Beach, but removed from the larger resort scene nearby. And it may be […]

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VIDEO: Checking in to the New Adults-Only VH Atmosphere

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By Guy Britton We love new things. New furnishings, new linens, new towels, new floors and fresh paint on everything.   ​​ And the newest resort on the scene in the Dominican Republic has done it right. Having made its debut in m​id-December​, ​the newest adults-only​,​ all-inclusive ​property ​in the north coast’s Playa Dorada is​ […]

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Jamaica Has Big Plans for Falmouth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has big plans for the town of Falmouth. The country’s government is focused on developing Falmouth into a “world-class destination, where its rich culture and history are fully utilized,” according to Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness. “This is a town that has a wealth of assets in terms of […]

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Riu Unveils New “Brand Image”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Riu Hotels has unveiled the company’s new brand image. The company is calling the image one with a “warmer, fresher and more modern air.” “This brand image will accompany the new style that we’re introducing in our hotels through our major renovations and new openings,” the company […]


Jamaica Has Big Plans for Falmouth

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Alison Dymott, who sent in this lovely shot from the Botanical Gardens in Deshaies, Guadeloupe. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — […]

Why You Need to Visit The Palms, Turks and Caicos

By Alexander Britell   “We need to come back. Soon.” Grace Bay Beach has that kind of effect on people- the blindingly white sand, the calm lap of the surf. And the good thing is, it’s time to come back. Yes, the storms hit Turks and Caicos and Providenciales in particular, but in the TCI’s […]

Christopher St Barth to Reopen in February

By Alexander Britell The Christopher St Barth is coming back. The luxury hotel in the Lorient section of St Barth has announced a reopening date of Feb. 20. The Christopher will be the first of St Barth’s five-star properties to reopen in the wake of Hurricane Irma. “The new Christopher is on its way,” the […]

PADI Launches Dive Travel Platform

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, has launched PADI Travel, a travel resource for divers and adventurers. The new global travel platform connects travel and diving resources, inspiring users to venture to the world’s most popular dive regions, become more active in the sport and more energized to take […]

Hilton Expanding in Costa Rica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s rapid expansion in the Caribbean Basin is continuing in 2018 with the planned debut of a new Curio-branded property in Costa Rica. The Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is set in the historic city of San Jose, adjacent to the popular Avenida Central pedestrian thoroughfare. It’s […]

The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018

The Caribbean is back and better than ever. That means it’s time to rediscover the region, returning to your favorite spots and exploring uncharted destinations. We’ve hand crafted an enticing mix of famous and off-the-radar destinations, giving you our favorite places in the Caribbean to check out in 2018. Where will you be going in […]

San Juan’s Must-Visit Italian Food Hall

By the Caribbean Journal staff Think Eataly, Puero Rican-style. While it’s not affiliated with the global Italian food hall brand, San Juan’s Il Nuovo Mercato is the city’s destination food market, with a remarkable assortment of authentic Italian options. Il Nuovo Mercato, owned by the company behind the famous Mercato Centralle in Florence, has seven […]

Grenada Planning Airport Expansion

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 […]