There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]
Above: the inauguration ceremony By the Caribbean Journal staff While tropical climes are great for sitting on the beach and taking a swim, they’re traditionally not the friendliest environment to viticulture. But a new tourism development in the Dominican Republic’s Azua region is looking to change that, relying in part on the cooler climate in […]
GREEN can mean many different things. It can mean energy efficient, or it can mean entirely reliant on green fuels. It can mean environmentally friendly, but it can also mean community-friendly. When it comes to tourism, green means everything from using local produce to emphasizing local culture. So while things like Green Globe certification are […]
Above: a Baltus showroom in Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury furniture design firm Baltus Collection is expanding its footprint in the Caribbean, with a new showroom in Panama and plans for another in the Dominican Republic. The 10,000-square-foot Panama showroom is located in Panama City. The Baltus Dominican Republic showroom will feature two […]
