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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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This Chic St Barth Beach Club Feels Like It's Straight Out of the Mediterranean

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The music hums just beneath the sound of the surf. Plates clink, glasses catch the sun, and someone steps barefoot from their table straight onto the sand. This is Shellona, where beach and bistro blend into one seamless rhythm — and where a day at the beach feels like a scene in motion. Set on […]

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This Caribbean Island Is Hosting the World’s Most Luxurious Rum Festival

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The Caribbean’s most luxurious rum festival is back — and it’s happening on one of the region’s most exclusive islands. Think of it as a kind of Cannes for Caribbean rum: a full-fledged St Barth Rum Week. The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth is officially set for November 10-16, 2025, marking the eighth edition of […]

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The 5 Shortest Runways in the Caribbean — and the Stunning Islands They Serve

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You’re dropping fast. The ocean is coming up quick, and just ahead — it’s there. A sliver of asphalt clinging to the edge of a cliff, or cut between a ridge and the sea. This isn’t your average landing. It’s not supposed to be. These are the shortest commercial runways in the Caribbean, where flying […]


This Caribbean Island Is Hosting the World’s Most Luxurious Rum Festival

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 […]

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

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 Barth Is a Caribbean Island That’s Even Better in the Summer, With Fewer Crowds, Jet-Set Villas and Classic French Cool 

After many trips to St. Barth, I’ve come to believe there’s a rhythm to the island—something you only really get after spending some real time there. It’s in the salty breeze, the perfect espresso at 8 a.m., and the way people actually read at the beach. But if you really want to find that rhythm, […]

This Antibes Favorite Just Opened in St Barth 

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,” […]

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 […]

This Caribbean Hotel Has a “Champagne” Button in Every Room 

Maybe you’ve heard of new hotel amenities that have come on the scene: everything from stargazing concierges to bracelet keys and wellness gurus.  But there’s one at a top luxury beach resort in St Barth that recently got our attention: a champagne button.  You see, in every room at Le Barthelemy Hotel and Spa in […]

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 […]

St Barth’s Hottest Beach Club Just Reopened With a New Look

It’s St Barth’s most iconic beach hotspot: Nikki Beach, the global beach club brand that just reopened for the season this week.  This season, the iconic beach club presents a refreshed aesthetic, enhancing its blend of style, music and dining. Nikki Beach Saint Barth has undergone a thoughtful beautification, bringing a fresh, refined look to […]