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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

all-inclusive jamaica sandals resort

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

Barbados

Barbados’ Waves Is a Game-Changing Property

You’d never guess it. Not when you’re sipping a fresh espresso, looking out toward the turquoise Bajan sea. You’d never guess that this is an all-inclusive resort. This is something else — hip, sleek, and, yes, cool. And it’s beautiful. This is Elegant Hotels’ Waves Hotel & Spa, and it’s a new kind of all-inclusive resort […]

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Rum Journal: A Legendary Rum Shop in Barbados

John Moore Bar

In a rum shop, water comes in a whisky bottle. At least it does at the John Moore Bar, one of the venerable rum shops in Barbados and a legendary spot on the island. The rum shop, you see, is a peculiarly Bajan institution, as several hundred such shops dot the island, depending on how […]

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Rum Journal: A Pair of Special New Rums from Barbados

Mount Gay

BRIDGETOWN — Barbados’ Mount Gay is among the Caribbean’s venerable rum brands (and the world’s oldest), so when the company launches a rare new expression it’s a special event. That’s the case with the new limited edition Origin Series: Volume Two, The Copper Stills Collection. This is the second “volume” of the company’s new Origin […]


Rum Journal: A Legendary Rum Shop in Barbados

A perfect beach. Classic jazz. Giant lobster. It’s hard to find a better combination of, well, anything, in the Caribbean. This is Lobster Alive, a small beach restaurant on Carlisle Bay in Barbados that is one of the island’s truly great places to eat — and still one of its best-kept secrets. The recipe is […]

In the Heart of Barbados, Superb Jamaican Cuisine

Even from here, I can smell it. The smoky fragrance of jerk fills the air and makes my stomach yearn for that distinctive taste of Jamaica. And since I live in Miami and I’m currently in Barbados, that yearning for “yard” food is real. It’s about to be satisfied, however, at Jamaica 246. A humble […]

The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways

If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is what it’s all about – finding the perfect places just for you. With perks including […]

Barbados Tourism Growth Continues

More Barbados Tourism Growth By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Barbados is feeling bullish about the coming tourist season and reporting across-the-board growth in the industry for 2016. Speaking at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual State of the Industry Conference, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s CEO William Griffith revealed the island’s latest arrival figures, which are […]

The Best Fish Shack in Barbados

Why Cuz’s Fish Shack is the Best Fish Shack in Barbados By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are only two choices. But you can’t make a bad one. That’s because, on Barbados, you won’t find a better fish or fish-and-cheese cutter than here at Cuzz’ Café on Pebbles Beach, where they’ve been serving up the […]

This Cheese is Made in the Caribbean

Yes, there’s cheese made in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’ve always found it surprising that despite the number of goats there are roaming the region, no Caribbean destination makes its own goat cheese. So on a trip to Barbados for Crop Over last I was pleased to learn that I was […]

A New Resort on the Island of Barbados

One of the Caribbean’s leading hotel companies has expanded with a new Barbados All-Inclusive Resort. Elegant Hotels has officially debuted its new Waves Hotel & Spa, an all-inclusive on the Platinum Coast of Barbados with a focus on “mind and wellness,” according to the company. And they’re serious about wellness: the all-inclusive package includes up […]

Barbados Travel Demand Continues to Surge

Travel demand to Barbados is surging, according to the latest numbers from the Expedia group. Travel demand to Barbados on all Expedia sites grew by nearly 30 percent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the company. Of that, about 20 percent of all travel demand to Barbados in the same period came on […]