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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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Viking to Add Six More Cruise Ships

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By Alexander Britell FORT LAUDERDALE – Viking Ocean Cruises is planning a major expansion of its cruise fleet, the company announced. Viking has announced a new agreement with shipbuilder Ficantieri that could mean six additional ships by 2027. The news was revealed during the Seatrade conference in Fort Lauderdale this week. The ships will be […]

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Play “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico

By Alexander Britell In a huge boost for the island of Puerto Rico as it makes its post-storm recovery, Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda will be reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton in a production on the island. Miranda had ended his Broadway run in the role in 2016. It will be a three-week run from […]

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From Martinique to Puerto Rico, Caribbean Cruise Industry Seeing Big Gains

By Alexander Britell FORT LAUDERDALE — The world’s largest cruise industry conference had a strong Caribbean flavor this week as ports from across the region gathered for the annual Seatrade summit in Fort Lauderdale. The mood was a positive one, with the region’s top ports reporting rapid growth and putting last year’s storms in the rear-view […]


Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Play “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff It isn’t just the most popular destination in the Caribbean for tourists – it’s the most popular destination for hotel investors, too. The Dominican Republic continued its hotel boom in 2017, with 12 new resorts having opened in the 2017 calendar year, according to new data from the country’s government. […]

Holland America Taps James Suckling to Curate Wine Lists

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America Line has tapped world-renowned wine critic James Suckling to curate an extensive new wine list for the company. The new list will be featured on all ships in Holland America Line’s premium fleet of cruise ships, with Suckling leading the design and development of the wine offerings and […]

St Barth’s Villa Marie Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s post-Irma tourism comeback has continued with the relaunch of the boutique Villa Marie Saint Barth. The 23-room property from French hotelier Jocelyne Sibuet officially reopened this week. The Flamands-area hotel has also added two new villas: the two-bedroom Villa Saline and the two-bedroom Villa Colombier. Villa Marie is […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Cruise Destination: Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff Its intoxicating blend of French-Caribbean flavors, world-class rum and unmatched gastronomy have turned Martinique into the Caribbean’s hottest cruise destination right now. The destination is reporting record breaking arrival growth for the 2017-2018 cruise season, with ann addition of 151 calls to the already scheduled 214 calls for this season, […]

VIDEO: Checking in to Barbados’ Ocean Two Resort

There’s a bit of everything in the St Lawrence Gap of Barbados: fish shacks, beach bars, nightclubs, restaurants, artists, characters and rum shops. It’s the bustling, ever-energetic, colorful corner of the south coast of Barbados, a slice of life and a necessary stop on any trip to the island. But there’s something hidden away here, […]

Princess Cruises’ New “Travel Deep” Sailings

By the Caribbean Journal staff Princess Cruises is getting into the social impact sphere. Princess is adding a series of new “Travel Deep” sailings featuring immersive experiences, donation drops, community care and a focus on “making a tangible difference” in the lives of locals in ports of call. The new additions come after Crown Princess […]

British Virgin Islands’ Mango Bay to Reopen in 2019

By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Mango Bay Resort on the island of Virgin Gorda has announced plans to reopen. Mango Bay has officially relaunched its reconstruction project, with plans to open for the tourist season of 2019, according to a statement on Facebook. Before its closure, Mango Bay contained a mix […]

W Panama Opens Doors

By the Caribbean Journal staff The newest W hotel has officially opened its doors in Panama City. The W Panama debuted in the city’s business district this week, the first-ever W in Central America. The property, owned by Evolution Tower Corp, is set within a 50-floor tower on Panama City’s Calle 50. “Panama City is […]