News A Ghostly Cocktail from Jumby Bay
By the Caribbean Journal staff With Halloween coming up, one of the Caribbean’s leading resorts, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, has unveiled a cocktail inspired by a local ghost. It’s called Sam’s Cocktail, inspired by the Antigua resort’s resident “Jumbie,” […]
Blue Diamond Adds Another All-Inclusive in Cuba
Blue Diamond Resorts has announced the addition of Aguas Azules to its portfolio of all-inclusive resorts in Cuba. Located just 45 minutes from Varadero Airport and 15 minutes from downtown, Aguas Azules occupies a stretch of Varadero’s famous beachfront, and […]
Dominica “Open For Business”
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica is “open for business” and ready to welcome visitors to its shores, according to the country’s Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Robert Tonge. This announcement came at a recent press briefing in which […]
News Trinidad, Guyana Talk Cooperation
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are holding talks to review the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two countries’ previous governments, according to Guyana’s Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman. Trotman said that President David Granger […]
In One Puerto Rican City, Going Bananas for Gastronomy
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A new initiative in the Puerto Rican city of Corozal looks to highlight the area’s main export — with a focus on gastronomy. Sergio Luis Torres Torres, Mayor of Corozal has officially inaugurated Ruta Platanera, […]
The 50 Best Caribbean Beaches
We’ve always said that the best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. But some beaches are that much more special — the ones that repay great journeys. But what makes a great beach? Is it the […]
News Jamaica's Marlon James Wins Man Booker Prize
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Jamaican novelist Marlon James has won the Man Booker Prize for his novel “A Brief History of Seven Killings.” He is the first Jamaican to win the prestigious literary award in its 48-year history. James won for […]
Ritz-Carlton Planning First Hotel in Mexico City
By the Caribbean Journal staff Ritz-Carlton is planning to open its first hotel in Mexico City, the company announced Wednesday. The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is slated to debut in 2019. The 153-room property will operate under a long-term management agreement […]
How Richard Branson Is Making Necker Island Green
By the Caribbean Journal staff Sir Richard Branson is continuing his push for sustainable energy in the Caribbean, and the Caribbean resident is putting his money where his mouth is. Branson has been on a drive to make his private […]
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