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This Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the “Caribbean Nantucket”

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Sand. Sea. Simplicity. That’s what greets you when you step onto Harbour Island, the three-mile sliver of paradise just off the coast of northern Eleuthera. It’s been called the Caribbean’s Nantucket — and the comparison isn’t accidental. This is an island of timeless charm, understated style and a rare blend of barefoot luxury. Walk the […]

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Caribbean Set for Surge in Travel From Canada

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Canada’s government just lifted all of its border and travel health measures, a move that will likely lead to a surge in tourism to the Caribbean this winter.  And Sunwing, the country’s largest travel company, says it’s seeing a “strong surge” in demand for winter travel, particularly to the Caribbean.  “The increasing demand for travel […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in St Thomas

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Steve Guidry, who sent in this lovely shot of sunrise at Secret Harbour in St Thomas. He calls it “Last Day Surprise.” 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 […]

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This Turks and Caicos Resort Will Tell You Your Vacation's Carbon Footprint

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Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club Resorts has announced a new amenity for its guests: a carbon footprint calculator.  The product of a partnership with Wayaj, the resort has debuted a new Carbon Footprint Calculating Engine to help guests figure out how much carbon has been generated from their trips — and offer ways to offset […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise in St Thomas

The tiny island of Isla Mujeres off the Caribbean coast of Mexico is getting a major new resort. All-inclusive brand Secrets is opening its new adults-only Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres in December.  The new all-suite, boutique resort is slated to open its doors on Dec. 12, according to the company’s Web site.  The resort will […]

Nick Cannon to Headline New Year’s Eve at Atlantis Paradise Island

Nick Cannon will headline this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. Cannon will perform a DJ set at the resort’s ever-popular New Year’s fete, joined by renowned violinist Ezinma, and what Atlantis calls a “can’t miss surprise celebrity performance.” Also on hand will be the Grammy-Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers, […]

Four Seasons Is Starting a Luxury Caribbean Cruise Line

Following the lead of competitor Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business. The company has announced the launch of Four Seasons Yachts, a new ultra-luxe “yacht” fleet that will kick off operations in 2025. “Four Seasons Yachts brings our legendary service and innovation to the seas with the launch […]

A New Floating Solar Project in Jamaica 

Jamaica has been at the forefront of the green energy movement in the Caribbean, particular with its focus on solar and wind.  And now it’s launching another Caribbean innovation: a floating solar project.  The new “floating” project will consist of floating solar photovoltaic panels at the Mona Reservoir in St Andrew.  The project will see […]

This is the Caribbean's Newest Luxury Real Estate Project 

Renowned Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni is designing his first-ever project in the Caribbean.  It’s called Arc, and it’s a new development in the South Bank project in Turks and Caicos.  Arc will consist of 17 luxury residences, in a six-story, low-density residential building.  Lissoni is designing exteriors and interiors on the project, which […]

Tortola’s Long Bay Beach Resort Names New GM

The Long Bay Beach Resort in Tortola has named a new general manager.  The property has tapped Rodrigo Lillo to the role, it announced this week.  Lillo’s career includes stops at a number of top resorts in the Caribbean, including Breathless Punta Cana, Grand Palladium’s resorts in Jamaica and the Paradise Suites hotel in Punta […]

Five Top Dominican Republic Resorts Close for Hurricane Repairs 

Five major resorts in the Dominican Republic have closed in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.  Hyatt’s flagship Dominican Republic resorts, the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana, both managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts, are closing “for a period of time,” the company said.  Also closing are Playa’s Hilton La Romana Family, Hilton La Romana […]

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Just Added a Topgolf Swing Suite

Topgolf has opened its first-ever Swing Suite in the Caribbean at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas.  The new suite is a private sports entertainment space featuring access to 80 18-hole virtual golf course, along with 10 additional virtual games for parties of up to eight people.  The suite comes with a customized food and beverage menu, […]