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This Hotel on One of the Caribbean’s Most Iconic Beaches Costs Less Than $200 a Night (And It Has Bungalows)

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It’s the most famous view in Martinique: a sweeping volcanic-sand beach fringed by coconut palms, and rising from the sea just offshore, the sheer volcanic silhouette of Diamond Rock. And right now, you can wake up on that beach for $177 per night. That’s the current starting rate at Diamant Les Bains, the beachfront residence hotel […]

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Caribbean Moment: Feeling the Breeze in Lac Bay, Bonaire

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It’s the Caribbean capital of windsurfing, one of those seminal spots where a few intrepid surfers turned an empty beach into a Mecca.  And it’s easy to spend a moment daydreaming about the breezy, fun-loving vibes of Lac Bay in Bonaire, a place where the waves seem to get you whether you’re on a board […]

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Jamaica Creating Tourism Recovery Task Force

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Jamaica is creating a “tourism recovery task force” in a bid to help the country’s industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic.  The task force will consist of two layers of partners with a mission to “provide a recovery and growth stimulation framework for the sector,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism.  “We […]

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This Cancun Resort Has the Playlist You Need

A fiesta is always welcome — and even more so right now.  That’s the idea behind the new Spotify playlist by the Marriott Cancun, the latest Caribbean resort to launch a music menu to help inspire travelers in an uneasy time.  It’s called Fiesta La Cancun, and it aims to let the “upbeat sounds & […]


Jamaica Creating Tourism Recovery Task Force

We can’t go a day without imaging ourselves on some far-off beach in the Caribbean right now, fantasizing about lazy afternoons in the water, about cocktails and picnics and the kind of invigorating scenery we can only find in the world’s most beautiful place. Our new Beaches to Dream About feature is back again, taking […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Margaritaville in St Thomas

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bork Maronn, who sent in this lovely shot from the bar at the Wyndham Margaritaville Resort in St Thomas 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 name and the […]

The USVI Is Expanding Its Virtual Carnival

The US Virgin Islands Department of Festival’s popular launch of a virtual carnival series is expanding.  After the successful debut of the “Home Wuk” virtual carnival series, the USVI is adding more “stay-at-home” opportunities celebrating Carnival Virgin Islands, according to Ian Turnbull, director of the US Virgin Islands Department of Festivals.  With Carnival Virgin Islands […]

From St Barth to Anguilla, 10 Caribbean Villas to Dream About

A privileged perch right on Grace Bay Beach. Your own private island off the coast of Grenada. A sweeping compound in the hills of St Barth.  It’s just you and the beauty of the Caribbean.  Indeed, the villa vacation is one of the ultimate ways to experience the Caribbean, and lately we’re spending a lot […]

The Perfect Puerto Rico Playlist for Your Weekend

Listening to great music is one of the best ways to virtually travel to the Caribbean right now, and one top Puerto Rico resort has the perfect playlist for your weekend. Puerto Rico’s iconic Caribe Hilton in San Juan has launched the “Caliente Caribe Hilton” playlist on Spotify, featuring some of the island’s biggest sonic […]

Playa del Carmen Beach House Lists for $10 Million

Playa del Carmen has seen a development boom in recent years, buoyed by strong growth in condominium and hotel construction and a surging tourism scene.  The newest listings in this buzzing town on the Caribbean coast of Mexico  is rather unique, however: a luxury villa right on the beach.  A stunning villa on Xaman Ha […]

American Airlines Extending Elite Status for Frequent Fliers

As the pandemic continues, American Airlines is moving to extend elite status for those in the carrier’s frequent flier program.  The move means members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage program who have elite status — gold, platinum, platinum pro or executive platinum — will have it extended for another year, through Jan. 31, 2022.  The company has […]

Caribbean Moment: A Beautiful Afternoon in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands is as beautiful above the water as it is below the water.  Whether you’re staring at sparkling shades of blue or marveling at its undersea life, it’s one of the most naturally gorgeous destinations in the Caribbean.  The latest Caribbean Moment takes you to one of its signature spots: The Indians, […]