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The Caribbean Travel Awards 2026

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When the final tallies come in, more than 35 million people will likely have visited the Caribbean as overnight guests in 2025 — around 4 percent more than the previous year, and about 3 percent more than in 2019. That’s along with another 38 million arriving on a cruise ship. In other words, travelers continue […]

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St Barth Film Festival Returns with a Focus on Caribbean Stories in Motion

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ST BARTH — The 28th edition of the St Barth Film Festival is set to open on April 30, with a lineup that cuts across borders and cultures, examining the many forms of movement that shape Caribbean life — from migration and exile to adventure and artistic ambition. Held across two venues on the island […]

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St Maarten, St Martin, Saba, Statia, Anguilla, St Kitts and St Barth Are All on One Island for This Caribbean Conference 

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It’s one of the most important epicenters in the Caribbean: the neighborhood of islands surrounding St Maarten, from Saba to Statia, Anguilla to St Barth in the northeastern corner of the region. It’s a network of destinations all centered at the Princess Juliana International Airport, the region’s most essential air hub, and it forms a […]

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St Barth’s Rosewood Le Guanahani Has a New Resort Manager 

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Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth, the legendary island escape on Saint Barthélemy, has appointed Thibaut Asso as Resort Manager, marking his return to the iconic property.  In the role, Asso will oversee the resort’s daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while driving strategic initiatives to enhance service excellence and operational efficiency. “I am absolutely delighted […]


St Maarten, St Martin, Saba, Statia, Anguilla, St Kitts and St Barth Are All on One Island for This Caribbean Conference 

One of the most legendary spots on the French Riviera has made its arrival in St Barth.  Mamo Michelangelo, the beloved Mediterranean eatery that first opened in Antibes more than three decades ago, now has an outpost in the heart of Gustavia.  The eatery by Chef Mamo, known as the “Pope of Pasta and Smiles,” […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the planet.) Because no matter what the purpose of your trip to the Caribbean, a […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in St Barth

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent in this stunning photograph of sunset from the Hotel Christopher in St Barth. 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 name and the location of […]

The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys.  Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations have never been better or more different, whether it’s the continued growth of all-inclusive resorts […]

Flying From France to Caribbean Islands Like Tortola and St Barth? It Just Got Easier.  

Heading to the Caribbean from Paris? Whether it’s Tortola, St Barth, Statia or Antigua, it just got a whole lot easier to book your trip.  St Maarten-based Winair, which flies all over the Caribbean out of Princess Juliana International Airport, once again has a codeshare with Air France, meaning you can buy one ticket that […]

There’s a New-Look Spa at LVMH’s St Barth Resort 

LMVH’s St Barth resort has reopened with a new-look spa, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Cheval Blanc Spa at the Cheval Blanc St Barth resort has reopened with new spaces by designer Isabelle Stanislas, along with new treatment areas and a boudoir area for hair and makeup.  That’s along with the addition of new technology […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2025

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s premier warm-weather destination but, in our opinion, as the most complex, diverse, vibrant destination on […]

The World’s Best Rum Comes From This Caribbean Island

There’s a new best rum in the world. Martinique’s Trois Rivieres was crowned World Champion at the recent seventh annual Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, with its Triple Millesime 2006 – 2014 – 2016 winning double gold in the region’s top rum competition. The Triple Millesime fought off seven other ultra-premium rums in a blind tasting by 10 […]
About St Barth

St. Barth is the epitome of Caribbean luxury — where French elegance meets island glamour. With chic beach clubs, designer boutiques, and exquisite cuisine, this island is a favorite for jetsetters and travelers who appreciate the finer things. But beyond the glitz, you’ll find secluded beaches, natural beauty, and island soul.