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Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc Is Bringing Culinary Pop-Ups to the Caribbean

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This winter, two of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts will host a taste of the French Riviera. Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the legendary Côte d’Azur retreat, is launching a pair of limited-time culinary pop-ups at Eden Rock – St Barthsand Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, blending Mediterranean artistry with Caribbean flair. From Nov. 18–21, 2025, Eden Rock – St Barths […]

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You Can Now Play Pickleball on Celebrity Cruises

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It’s no secret that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport n the world, particularly in the Caribbean, where more and more resorts are adding courts to their properties.  And now another travel giant is getting into the space: Celebrity Cruises, which has added pickleball courts to nine of its cruise ships.  The increasingly popular sport, which […]

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Top Caribbean Hotel Company Names New COO

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GEMS Holdings Limited, whose hospitality portfolio is headlined by the Secret Bay and Fort Young hotels in Dominica, has named a new chief operating officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has tapped Ryan Didier to the role, according to Gregor Nassief, CEO of GEMS.  GEMS has also hired a new director of group sales, […]

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Wyndham Alltra to Open First Dominican Republic All-Inclusive 

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The new Wyndham Alltra brand is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Wyndham Alltra Samana will be opening its doors in the third quarter of this year, managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts.  The hotel is a rebranding and renovation, representing the fourth Wyndham Alltra property, […]


Top Caribbean Hotel Company Names New COO

line’s first-ever LNG-powered ship.  The new Sun Princess was floated out at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, representing the first phase of construction.  Next on the agenda is a focus on building out the ship’s interiors.  The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess will include several new features for the brand: The Dome, an entertainment venue […]

The Climate for Caribbean Home Financing

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Recent interest rate increases have certainly given pause to buyers considering plunking down cash on a new Caribbean home. But several top real estate brokers in Puerto Rico, St. Maarten/St. Martin and Turks and Caicos said now is actually the time to make the commitment. “The Puerto Rico […]

At This Marriott All-Inclusive in Cancun, You Can Dine in a “Cave” 

The just-opened Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun has debuted a new culinary concept where diners can eat in a “cave.” The Cave is an international eatery set in what Royalton calls a “mystical setting with glittering lights and rocky surroundings that simulate a cave and underground lakes.” The unique restaurant has a mix of culinary inspirations, […]

JetBlue Is Launching New Daily Flights to Nassau, The Bahamas  

JetBlue Airways is set to launch new daily nonstop flights between New York and The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new nonstop route will operate every day between New York’s LaGuardia International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas.  The service will be kicking off later this month, […]

"Iconic" Bahamas Luxury Villa Hits the Market for $37.5 Million

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI A top luxury villa on Paradise Island in The Bahamas has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. La Ceiba, set in the Ocean Club Estates community, is now for sale for $37.5 million. The listing agents are John and Dylan Christie with H.G. Christie. This property […]

This Is the Summer’s Must-Visit Caribbean Music Festival 

It’s been a Caribbean music Mecca for nearly three decades, an annual summer gathering that’s an essential stop for any music star with an interest in the Caribbean.  A staple of the region’s music scene for 25 years, the St Kitts Music Festival has become the Caribbean’s premier music festival — and it’s back again […]

Another European Carrier Is Adding Dominican Republic Flights 

Another European airline launching new service to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Swiss-based airline Edelweiss is launching a new route between Zurich and Puerto Plata.  The new service will launch this summer, according to Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado.  It was announced on the sidelines of the recent ITB tourism conference in […]

10 Barbados Resorts to Visit Now, From Boutiques to All-Inclusives

Simply put, Barbados is hot right now, emerging from the challenges of the pandemic with a new energy. Travelers continue to flock to the island, drawn to its rare blend of elegance, authenticity, culture and beauty.  But choosing where to stay, as on any island, isn’t always easy. Are you looking for the dynamism and […]