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Carnival Cruise Line Planning Gradual “Phase-In” of Service

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Demand for Caribbean Private Island Real Estate Is Surging

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By Alexander Britell Over the last few months, Robert Greenwood has gotten hundreds of calls from clients in the United States.  They’ve called from country estates, from $10 million penthouses in New York City.  And they’ve all wanted the same thing: to be somewhere else.  The pandemic has led to a dramatic shift in the […]

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Caribbean Moment: The Joys of Christiansted, St Croix

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For many, the charms of the island of St Croix are still some of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. And that includes the wonderful historic town of Christiansted, a vibrant, charming, eminently walkable downtown. It’s a city that continues to change, from a buzzing culinary scene to a growing cocktail culture (and even the […]

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Oetker Collection Has a New CEO

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Germany’s Oetker Collection, the global luxury hotel portfolio, has a new chief executive officer. Dr Timo Gruenert officially took the reins on May 1, succeeding Frank Marrenbach in the role. Gruenert had served most recently as Oetker’s CFO and co-managing director. “We can consider ourselves very lucky that we are able to organize a smooth […]

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Hyatt Launching New “Care and Cleanliness” Program

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Another major global hotel brand has launched a new hygiene initiative — Hyatt. Accompanying similar announcements by Marriott and Hilton, Hyatt has revealed plans for a new “Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment” in light of the new realities of the hospitality industry. The program will include an accreditation process by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council at […]

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From The Bahamas to St Thomas, the Caribbean's Most Famous Cocktails

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Some of the most famous cocktails in the world originated in the Caribbean, and while they come in a variety of tastes and traditions, they all share one common ingredient: rum. Here are some of our favorite Caribbean cocktails and how you can make them at home. Piña Colada, Caribe Hilton The Piña Colada is […]


Oetker Collection Has a New CEO

Some of the most famous cocktails in the world originated in the Caribbean, and while they come in a variety of tastes and traditions, they all share one common ingredient: rum. Here are some of our favorite Caribbean cocktails and how you can make them at home. Piña Colada, Caribe Hilton The Piña Colada is […]

Rediscovering Mamajuana, the Legendary Drink of the Dominican Republic

Caribbean spiced rums aren’t particularly exotic — there’s hardly a bar in America where you can’t order a “Captain and Coke,” for example. But there’s one unique variety of Caribbean spiced rum that you may not have heard of, even though its origins date back more than 800 years: Mamajuana. As originally made by the […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Baby Beach in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Luis Miguel Osorio, who sent in this lovely shot of Baby Beach on the island of Aruba.  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 […]

American Airlines Will Require Flyers to Wear Face Coverings

Continuing a new trend in the aviation industry, American Airlines has announced that it will be requiring all flyers to wear face coverings or masks on their flights.  The move will take effect on May 11, according to a statement from the world’s largest airline.  The move is part of what American Airlines called an […]