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Barbados Has a Stunning Nature Sanctuary With an Inland Lake, Colorful Wildlife, and the Island’s Last Mangrove Forest

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It’s filled with parties, watering holes and a buzzing soundtrack. Everyone seems to be chirping about something. But this isn’t Barbados’ St. Lawrence Gap, although that’s just a few minutes away.  This is the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, and it’s a vibrant, colorful, dynamic portal to the island’s natural world — and one of the best examples […]

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Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Ferry Service Is Returning

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Ferry service between Florida and Grand Bahama is returning, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Ferry operator Balearia Caribbean will be relaunching its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades and Freeport, Grand Bahama on Feb. 11.  During the first phase, the service will operate once a week on Thursdays.  It’s anticipated that a second sailing will […]

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The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Back and Better Than Ever

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It’s just past five o’clock in the infinity pool, where the view stretches endlessly toward the towering hills of St John.  And then you turn around for a moment and the view is a different kind of beautiful, up the ridge toward the pastel-green lobby, surrounded by another green: palm trees and peaks.  It’s another […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Jolly Harbour, Antigua

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader James Schoenig, who sent in this lovely photo of Jolly Harbour in Antigua.  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 location of the photo.  It could […]


The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Back and Better Than Ever

The Secrets St Martin all-inclusive resort has delayed its reopening, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new all-inclusive resort in St Martin, which has been slated to reopen on Jan. 29, will now be reopening on March 1.  The company confirmed the news on its Web site.  Secrets St Martin, which officially opened in early 2020, […]

Balearia Planning to Relaunch Bahamas Ferry

Balearia Caribbean is planning to relaunch its Bahamas ferry service on Feb. 10, according to the company.  The service will operate between Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and the island of Bimini.  Service will run on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with departure from Fort Lauderdale at 9 AM and the return from Bimini at 6:30 […]

A Great Little Bed and Breakfast in St Croix

Business travelers are more likely than vacationers to stay “in town” on most Caribbean islands. But if you’re looking for a different travel experience than the usual resort stay, there are few better destinations than downtown Christiansted, St Croix. With its rich history, excellent dining scene, and lively boardwalk, the Crucian capital never gets boring, […]

St Kitts and Nevis Approves Another Hotel for International Travelers

Another hotel in St Kitts and Nevis has been approved for international travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The luxe Montpelier Plantation and Beach hotel in Nevis is now one of eight hotels in St Kitts and Nevis approved for international travelers, and one of four in Nevis.  The other approved hotels include the Four Seasons […]

Planet Hollywood Opens First All-Inclusive in Cancun

Planet Hollywood has officially opened its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the wider Caribbean with the debut o the new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun.  The property is set in increasingly popular Costa Mujeres, a destination often dubbed the “New Cancun,” just north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone.  Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun will feature 898 rooms, […]

A New Caribbean Private Island Residential Resort Project

Montage Cay, the new private-island development by Montage Hotels and Resorts, has launched homesite sales, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The private-island residential resort, which will debut on Matt Lowe’s Cay in Abaco in 2023, has launched seven estate homesites.  The homesites range from $3 million to $7 million; turn-key residences range from $14 million […]

Bermuda Tourism Authority Names New Chief Marketing Officer

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has tapped former Nassau Paradise Island executive Douglas Trueblood as its new chief sales and marketing officer.  Trueblood had most recently served as senior Vice President of marketing for the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board in The Bahamas. He will begin his duties with the Bermuda Tourism Authority on Feb. 1.  […]

Three Top Turks and Caicos Hotels Add Testing Sites

Three of the top hotels in Turks and Caicos have added testing sites for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Shore Club, The Palms and The Sands, all Hartling Group Resorts, have added designated rapid-testing locations.  Testing is complimentary for all paying resort guests at the Shore Club and The Palms, and $25 for guests […]

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