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Chantal Degenerates to Tropical Wave
Above: a graphic of the storm (NWS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tropical storm Chantal degenerated to a tropical wave after passing over the Dominican Republic and Haiti, according to the US National Hurricane Center. The storm had been a […]
How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Reinventing the Wellness Getaway
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the pandemic: the rise of the luxury villa. More and more travelers are looking for that extra degree of space and seclusion, and that’s led to white-hot demand for luxury villas […]
How The Sands at Grace Bay Resort Defines the Turks and Caicos Vacation
You’re right on Grace Bay Beach, one of the best in the world. Your room is spacious and comfortable, with every amenity you need and the ingredients for any vacation you choose. This is the essence of the Turks and […]
How to Save at Montego Bay’s Top Luxury Resort Right Now
Jamaica’s Half Moon, the top luxury resort in Montego Bay, has launched a special opportunity to save on your stay during a limited-time spring sale. Now through April 30, travelers can enjoy perks including a fourth night free. The resort […]
In Dominica, A New Kind of Luxury Family Vacation
It’s always been one of the most romantic resorts: the renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, a luxe villa resort tucked away in the rainforest. But thanks to a collection of new rooms, Secret Bay is making itself accessible to […]
Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums
It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano. For nearly two centuries, Rhum […]
In the Grenadines, the Caribbean’s Ultimate All-Inclusive Private Island Resort
The sky is purple as the boat makes its way from tiny Union Island, and we’re met by torchlight and smiles as we make our way onto the dock. For the next few days, this will be our island, our […]
The US Virgin Islands’ Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […]
5 Adults-Only Resorts to Visit Right Now in the Caribbean
Sometimes you just want that extra degree of serenity, of privacy, of seclusion. There is a reason, after all, that adults-only resorts are booming in popularity, particularly in the Caribbean: travelers want to know that when they arrive, they know […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada
They have been making rum here in some form for almost three centuries, in a 500-acre estate anchored by waving cane fields on the southern coast of Grenada. As you walk around the grounds, you find the remnants of centuries […]
At These 13 Resorts, You Can Take the Perfect Adventure-Filled Vacation in Belize
Belize, a Caribbean travel destination full of natural wonders that also happens to have some of the coolest adventure resorts on the planet, from top-flight jungle hotels to luxurious river lodges and just about everything in between, whether you’re seeking […]
Rum Journal: From Bermuda, a New Kind of Old Rum
Bermuda’s Gosling’s Rum has a special place among rum lovers. For years, before rum’s renaissance in the last decade, Gosling’s was often one of the few premium rums you could find a bar shelf. For true rum aficionados, its unmistakable […]
The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024
Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024
It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]
Marriott Is Opening an All-Inclusive in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
In the shadow of one of the hemisphere’s most popular travel destinations, the tiny Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres has long been something of a closely-guarded secret for travelers. But the charming little island a short boat ride from Cancun […]
A New Way to Fly Nonstop to the Turks and Caicos Islands
While Silver Airways has been steadily expanding its network in the Caribbean out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, it’s easy to forget that the carrier is actually based in South Florida. For years, Silver has been operating a host of […]
Webinar: Guyana, the Next Caribbean Investment Frontier
Guyana’s oil and gas discoveries have transformed the country’s economic landscape, bringing forth a wave of opportunities and challenges. The newest CJI Webinar will take a deep dive into Guyana, the headquarters of CARICOM and the Caribbean’s newest investment frontier. […]
How Caribbean Hotels Should Be Good Neighbors
Hotels have a unique opportunity and responsibility to be contributors in even a greater capacity in their local communities. To be a good neighbor, hotels should embrace opportunities to positively impact and engage with their local community. This can range […]
A Rum Movement Is Growing in Aruba
Down a quiet street in an industrial quarter of downtown Oranjestad sits a century-old home with brown wooden shutters and a barrel out front. It’s an area that has become an increasingly hip corner of Aruba, home to a growing […]
Following Hunter S. Thompson in Puerto Rico
You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s […]
Jimmy Buffett’s Love Affair with the Caribbean
Jimmy Buffett was many things — singer, songwriter, entrepreneur (and ultimately billionaire), and leader and inspiration to a legion of devoted “Parrotheads” who took his music and concerts and adopted it as a lifestyle. Perhaps less recognized is Buffett’s role […]
12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now
World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. […]
The 25 Most Romantic Resorts in the Caribbean
There are necessary ingredients to the perfect romantic retreat: a degree of privacy, a hint of seclusion, the right amounts of design and service. But these are not always sufficient. The most romantic getaways in the Caribbean have an extra […]
Rum Journal: The Best Rum From Panama
It’s a Panamanian rum with a Cuban soul. This is La Marielita, a boutique rum blended by the legendary Cuban master ronero Don Pancho that just so happens to be his best post-Cuba expression. The rum is the brainchild of […]
The Bahamas Celebrates 50 Years of Independence
A half century ago, the Union Jack was lowered at Nassau’s Clifford Park, replaced by the Aquamarine, Gold and Black flag, signaling the birth of a new nation: the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. And this week, The Bahamas triumphantly celebrated […]
4 New Luxury Villas to Try in Nevis
While the Four Seasons Resort Nevis is renowned as one of the top luxury getaways anywhere in the Caribbean, many travelers don’t realize the property is also home to a broad collection of luxury villas. The Four Seasons is home […]
In Saint Lucia, a Legend of Caribbean Hospitality
Saint Lucian hotelier Joyce Destang began her professional career as a teacher, but it was investing in real estate that gave her the knowledge and confidence to purchase the hotel that launched her on the path to becoming one of […]
Travelers Are Flocking to Nassau Paradise Island in The Bahamas
During the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) recent Caribbean Week in New York City, Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, shared the latest hotel and flights news coming out Nassau in The Bahamas. The verdict? Travelers are flocking in […]
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