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Annie Potts Wrote a Caribbean Children’s Book
With Black Friday behind us, the 2016 holiday shopping season has officially started, which means we’re actively looking for Caribbean-inspired gifts for our stockings. One that caught our eye: This charming children’s book, “Kemarley of Anguilla.” Written by actress and […]
UNICEF Warns of Dominican Republic Citizenship Ruling’s Impact on Children
Above: the National Palace in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff A recent ruling by the Dominican Republic’s Constitutional Court that could deprive hundreds of thousands of Dominican-born Haitians of their citizenship could have a “devastating impact” on […]
China to Fund $150 Million Children’s Hospital Project in Trinidad
Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China will be funding the $150 million construction of the Couva Children’s Hospital in Trinidad. The project, which will be located on a 60-acre site, is being funded as […]
UNICEF Launches $11.5 Million Appeal for Children in Haiti
Above: a girl walks through flooded streets in Cap-Haitien during Hurricane Sandy in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations Children’s Fund is launching an appeal for $11.5 million in Haiti as part of a […]
Survey: Haiti’s Children Show “Substantial Progress” in Education, Health
Above: children receiving health care in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s children have seen significant progress in the areas of education, nutrition, health and sanitation since 2006, according to a United Nations survey. The […]
Haiti Receives $50 Million IDB Grant for Children’s Education
Above: the Academy for Peace and Justice, a free secondary school in Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will soon receive a $50 million grant from the Inter-American Development Bank to be used for children’s education, the Bank announced. […]
Haitian Schoolchildren Find an Unlikely Teacher: A Cruise Line
École Nouvelle Royal Caribbean Tourists have generally found their way to Haiti by way of the several cruise lines that dock on the country’s coastlines. Now, however, cruise lines are making their way onto land, and doing their part to […]
Two More Reasons to Visit St Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week
The kitchens of St. Kitts are about to turn up the heat. This month, two celebrated chefs — one with deep ties to the island, the other with roots in its soil — will headline the 2025 edition of the […]
Hilton Just Opened a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive With Beach Bungalows, Personal Concierges, and Rooftop Pools
Rooftop infinity pools. Taíno-inspired spa rituals. Bungalows right on the beach. Hilton has officially opened its newest Dominican Republic resort: Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located on Playa Esmeralda, the 500-room property is the first […]
The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Turks and Caicos, From Private-Island Luxury to Family Fun
Turks and Caicos isn’t known for endless rows of all-inclusive resorts. In fact, compared to other Caribbean destinations, the options here are surprisingly few. But what the destination lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. This […]
John McEnroe’s Bahamas Tennis Tournament Is Back Again in Nassau
It’s tennis, redefined — island-style. The Baha Mar Cup is back for its sixth year, bringing four days of pro tennis, celebrity matchups, clinics and culinary events to the shores of Nassau. Held December 11 through 14, the 2025 edition […]
Inside Ralph Lauren’s Corner of Jamaica, Where Style and Legacy Live by the Sea
There are places that trade in flash, and there are places that don’t need to. Round Hill is the latter. This isn’t a resort that tries to keep up with the moment—it’s a destination that helped define one. Set on […]
Royal Caribbean Just Revealed the First Look at Its New Perfect Day Destination in Mexico, Including the World’s Longest Lazy River
Royal Caribbean International has revealed new details about its forthcoming private destination, Perfect Day at Mexico. The project is currently under development in the coastal town of Mahahual, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Set to debut in 2027, the destination […]
You Can Find Every Kind of Vacation at the 20 Best Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts, From Timeless Toes-in-the-Sand Retreats to Dreamy Treehouses
The reggae. The jerk. The rum. The vibe. Jamaica and its multi-sensory vacation offering continues to reign as one of the Caribbean’s premier destinations for all-inclusive vacations, and that’s not exactly news — the island has always been a haven for […]
This Dominican Republic City Has a New Waterfront Boulevard
It’s one of the signatures of a great Spanish Caribbean town, the Malecon, that vibrant, always-bustling waterfront boulevard that is the seaside town square of downtowns from Havana to Santo Domingo. Now, you can add another one to the pantheon: […]
Club Med Just Completed a Makeover of Its Cancun All-Inclusive Resort, With a Sports “Island” and a Waterpark
It’s one of the signature all-inclusive resorts in Cancun: the Club Med Cancun, the brand’s premier resort in Mexico. It first opened its doors nearly a half century ago (in 1976, to be exact) and now the resort has debuted […]
Marriott Is Opening a New St. Regis Resort in Costa Rica’s Papagayo
Another new St. Regis residential resort is coming to the Caribbean Basin, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Residences at the St Regis Papagayo in Costa Rica is set for completion in December 2026, according to developer Solana. The new project […]
American Airlines Has a New Nonstop Flight to La Romana in the Dominican Republic
Your flight lands, you head through customs, hop into a golf cart and head for one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts. In a few months, American Airlines will be kicking off a brand-new route to La Romana in the […]
From Puerto Rico to Aruba, A Guide to Marriott’s Top Luxury Caribbean Resorts for the Holiday Season
Days on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, evenings with Eric Ripert’s culinary masterpieces. Golfing getaways in Dorado Beach with a side of a world-class spa. Sunset sails to St John after a day at the US Virgin Island’s most spectacular […]
This Negril, Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort Is Reopening
Negril, Jamaica’s famous treehouse hotel is back open again after the passage of Hurricane Beryl through the island. Sunset at the Palms, the 85-room, adults-only, all-inclusive resort located in Negril, Jamaica, is reopening to guests on Saturday, July 20, after embarking […]
A Milestone Festival Just Began in St John, USVI
The food fair, the pageants, the boat races, the parties. St John Celebration, the US Virgin Island’s biggest event of the year, has kicked off its milestone 70th annual edition. St John Celebration began on June 8 with the popular […]
In Punta Cana, an All-Inclusive Designed With Multi-Generational Travel in Mind
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel right now: multi-generational travel, where families travel and stay together on their vacations, from the little ones to the grandparents. While more and more resorts are trying to capitalize on it, some […]
Riu Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive in Jamaica
The history, the culture, the lagoon. The seaside town of Falmouth on Jamaica’s northern coast has been one of the island’s most popular destinations in recent years, drawing both a major cruise port and a growing collection of new Jamaica […]
A Guide to Riu Resorts in the Caribbean, From Montego Bay to Aruba
RIU Resorts are located on some of the best beaches of the Caribbean, and the Spanish hotel chain shines with its spacious suites, standard features like in-room drink dispensers, and bright and modern resorts with amenities like spacious pools, spa […]
The Bahamas Just Named NBA Star Buddy Hield a Sports Ambassador
NBA star and Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield has been appointed an Ambassador-at-Large for Sports and Cultural Advancement for The Bahamas. Hield was presented credentials during a ceremony this week by Prime Minister Philip Davis at the Office of the […]
Club Med’s Cancun All-Inclusive Is Getting a Makeover
Club Med’s top resort in the Mexican Caribbean is set for a large-scale renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive hotspot is making upgrades to its Family Oasis wing and adding a new sports and wellness center to the […]
The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Has a New “Game Zone”
After debuting its spectacular new water park, Baha Bay, The Bahamas’ Baha Mar has added another strong amenity for families: a brand-new arcade called The Game Zone. The new offering, located next to the resort’s Asian-Fusion eatery, Cinko, has more […]
The Caribbean’s Greatest Christmas Festival Begins in St Croix, USVI
It begins with a favorite phrase: “I’m Going to the Village Tonight.” Every year, the island of St Croix hosts the undefeated champion of Christmas festivals in the Caribbean: Crucian Christmas, the island of St Croix’s treasured year-end event. It’s […]