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How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Found Inspiration on a Tiny Caribbean Island 

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“He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land.” It’s one of Dr. Martin Luther King’s most iconic speeches: “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” his address to striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tenn. on April 3, 1968.  And it was born on the tiny island […]

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The Landings Resort in Saint Lucia Has a New Executive Chef

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The Landings resort in Saint Lucia has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort has tapped Mexico-born, Japan-trained Chef Arturo Eduardo Avila Zarraga to the role, in which he will helm the resort’s culinary program.  “After training all around the world and continuously working to perfect my craft, I feel more […]

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Rum Journal: A Vibrant New Rum From Guadeloupe’s Longueteau

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While Guadeloupe’s lovely rhum agricole still largely tends to live in the shadow of its kindred spirits in Martinique, one of the French Caribbean department’s rum brands has been working to change that: Rhum Longueteau.  The Sainte-Marie product has been at the forefront of Guadeloupe’s rum offering of late, with a blitz of new releases, […]

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Another Michelin-Star Chef Comes to Martinique

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Another Michelin-star chef is coming to Martinique.  One of the Caribbean’s buzziest culinary destinations is set to welcome a renowned chef with the arrival of Michelin-star Chef Nicolas Magie.  The Bordeaux chef, famous for his Le Saint James eatery, is set to helm the Le Zandoli restaurant at the boutique Le Suite Villa hotel in […]


Rum Journal: A Vibrant New Rum From Guadeloupe’s Longueteau

Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has relaunched commercial services to Grand Bahama.  The first international commercial flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived in Freeport on Monday, Dec. 16. It was the second international flight to Grand Bahama in three days, following Sunwing’s return to the destination.  “[The flight] means that we’re getting to back […]

Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton Has Been Sold

The biggest hotel in Bermuda has been sold.  The iconic Fairmont Southampton has been sold to a partnership led by Miami-based investment firm Gencom, the company announced.  The seller was Europe’s AccorInvest.  The hotel will be remaining under the brand and management of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Gencom said in a statement.  It’s the second […]

Barcelo Officially Opens New All-Inclusive in Riviera Maya

Barcelo has officially launched its new Barcelo Maya Riviera resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  The all-suite, adults-only resort is set in the heart of the Riviera Maya, joining five other Barcelo resorts in the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort complex.  The resort complex also includes a massive new conference center with room for up […]

Silver Airways Resuming Abaco, Grand Bahama Flights

In a crucial step for a pair of destinations in The Bahamas, Silver Airways is resuming flights to Abaco and Grand Bahama this week.  The Fort Lauderdale-based carrier will be relaunching service to both Freeport, Grand Bahama and Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Dec. 19.  Silver will be running daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, […]

The Caribbean’s Coolest New Real Estate Is In Bequia

There’s a new way to live in the heart of one of the Caribbean’s most charming little destinations: Bequia.  The island’s chic The Liming Resort, which opened its doors in 2018, has launched a new luxury real estate component.  The mix of cottages and villas is set in three enclaves: the beach, the ridge and […]

Dreams All-Inclusive Officially Debuts in Curacao

The Dutch Caribbean’s first-ever Dreams resort has officially made its debut in Curacao.  Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts brand has opened the new Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa and Casino following a large-scale renovation of the former Hilton Curacao resort.  The 197-room property includes seven dining options, a large casino with two bars, a PADI-certified dive center, […]

Southwest Airlines Is Adding More New Caribbean Flights

Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is adding more new routes to the Caribbean next year — to The Bahamas, Cozumel and Puerto Rico. The company, which has been rapidly expanding its Caribbean network over the past several years, has announced plans to launch three new routes to the Caribbean for the summer of 2020.  That will be […]

BVI’s Mango Bay Resort Reopens

Another popular hotel has reopened its doors in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The charming Mango Bay Resort in Virgin Gorda officially relaunched last month, BVI tourism officials confirmed.  The resort has a collection of six private villas set along a beautiful beach, with a mix of garden view and ocean view […]