Alexander Britell, Author at Caribbean Journal

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Dominica Tourism Is Surging, as the Nature Island Becomes a Full-Fledged Hotspot

Dominica is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s stronger tourism growth stories this year, powered by improved airlift and a hotel sector that continues to attract high-end travelers. According to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Dominica recorded 68,822 stayover visitors between Jan. and Sept., an increase of 13.3 percent compared to the same period last year. New Flights […]

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Every Room at This New Resort in Grenada Will Have Its Own Pool

a plunge pool room at the six senses with view of ocean

The highly-anticipated new Six Senses resort in Grenada will be opening its doors next spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. Six Senses La Sagesse, the first-ever Caribbean resort for the sought-after, wellness-focused luxury brand, will debut on the island’s La Sagesse Beach in May 2024, the property confirmed. The boutique-style resort will have 56 “private pool” […]

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The Ultimate Luxury Yacht Charter in Turks and Caicos

Maybe you’ve taken a yacht charter for the day somewhere in the Caribbean. It has likely been a small to moderately sized boat, great for a few hours out on the water. But the most sought after day charter company in the Caribbean right now is a very, very different experience. It’s called PRIVÉ Fine […]

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This Caribbean Home Just Listed for $65 Million

It’s one of the most expensive listings in the Caribbean right now: a seven-bedroom beachfront estate that just hit the market for $65 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The 11,625-square-foot home, called Illawarra House, is set on a 0.92-acre lot right on the edge of the sand. It’s set in the exclusive Albany residential […]

The Ultimate Luxury Yacht Charter in Turks and Caicos

Grace Bay, Long Bay. The Shore Club, Da Conch Shack. Middle Caicos and Pine Cay. Beaches and mangroves, cliffsides and reefs. One of the Caribbean’s biggest post-pandemic success stories is hotter than ever, as the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to experience a full-fledged tourism boom. The Turks and Caicos Islands has welcomed 535.893 air […]

This Saint Lucia Resort Has a Big Black Friday Sale (With An All-Inclusive Option)

It’s arguably the best beach on the whole island of Saint Lucia: Reduit Beach, the golden-white sands on its northwest coast. The spectacular shoreline is home to one of Saint Lucia’s most beloved resorts: the Bay Gardens Beach Resort, the family-owned gem that’s part of the island’s premier hotel collection, including the Bay Gardens Hotel; […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New Riviera Maya Edition in the Mexican Caribbean

Marriott calls it the “anti-hotel chain.” Edition, originally conceived as a partnership between the hotel giant and legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, is a collection of “individualized” hotels, all with unique personalities and fresh takes on modern luxury. Until now, though, the Edition brand hasn’t made it to the wider Caribbean. This week, that changed. Marriott […]

From Antigua, a New Anthem for the Perfect Caribbean Vacation

Romance, adventure, culture, beaches, hotels. They’re all the perfect notes to the ultimate Caribbean vacation. Now, in time for the opening of the Caribbean’s most anticipated new adults-only resort, The Verandah Antigua, a top Caribbean reggae star has turned these notes into a full-fledged anthem for Caribbean getaways. It’s called Caribbean Vacation, and it’s the […]

"At Its Roots, Jamaica Is Soul, Rhythm and Culture Come to Life"

“At its roots, Jamaica is soul, rhythm and culture come to life.” – Cedella Marley Assouline’s series of travel books manages to capture the indescribable, inarticulable, essential qualities of a place, distilling a destination’s romance and wonder into a story that’s equal parts photography, history and philosophy. That’s precisely what Lisa Lovatt-Smith and Novia McDonald […]

American Airlines Adding More Daily Nonstop Flights to Antigua and Barbuda

The twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda has 365 beaches — or, as locals like to say, a beach for every day of the week. Now, the country is getting more major nonstop flights for every day of the week, too. American Airlines is expanding its service to Antigua out of Miami, with plans for a […]

There’s a New Way to Get to This Sought-After Caribbean Island

Little Dix Bay. The Baths. Spanish Town. The Bitter End. They’re some of the most sought-after, evocative, beloved places in the Caribbean, and they’re all set on one tiny island: Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. But Virgin Gorda has always been relatively remote, lacking nonstop flights from the US, with just sporading service […]

The Bahamas' Atlantis Paradise Island Just Turned 25

I remember when Atlantis’ Royal Towers first debuted. I was 13 years old, and as someone who had already been visiting Paradise Island for much of his life, during the days of Merv Griffin Airport and Swanks Pizza and the Paradise Island Casino, it felt like a new wonder of the world. The size, the […]