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Building the New British Virgin Islands

By Alexander Britell It’s been a “wild ride” for the British Virgin Islands in the last half decade, first with a storm and then a pandemic. But one company has been at the forefront of the British Overseas Territory’s reconstruction […]

This is the Coolest (And Greenest) Hotel in the British Virgin Islands

Above: the Cooper Island Beach Club (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell COOPER ISLAND — It’s just before twilight and the sea is silver. There are barrels in the sand and a table in the water. On Cooper Island, […]

Op-Ed: Jamaica’s Debt Trap

By Kent Gammon Op-Ed Contributor The state of the Jamaican economy over successive administrations tells the story of Jamaica’s evolving debt trap. The distinction that should be appreciated amongst successive administrations is how well each managed (or perhaps more appropriately […]

In Nevis, the Art of the Tiny Caribbean Island

Princess Diana found quiet sanctuary here three decades ago. Last year, Kelsey Grammer escaped here in “Christmas in Paradise.” Everyone from Jay Z to Beyonce to John Cleese have come to the shores of Nevis, looking to indulge in the […]

A New Restaurant in Nevis

The island of Nevis has a new eatery: The Gin Trap, which is now open just off the sea in Jones Bay. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Mary Parks, who has studied in nine countries and whose training includes […]

This Historic Belize Hotel Just Reopened After a Transformation

A new-look hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Belize City, Belize, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Fort George Hotel and Spa is a transformation of the historic Fort George hotel, one that includes 34 new rooms and […]

The Ultimate Luxury Yacht Charter in Turks and Caicos

Maybe you’ve taken a yacht charter for the day somewhere in the Caribbean. It has likely been a small to moderately sized boat, great for a few hours out on the water. But the most sought after day charter company […]

A New Way of Building in the Caribbean

By Guy Britton From the Dominican Republic to Florida, BioLime has been reinventing the way people build in the Caribbean, centered around the company’s unique architectural finishes made of limestone. To learn more about the company, Caribbean Journal caught up […]

The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has never been hotter, buoyed by a pandemic-era boom that filled its hotels to capacity and put a new travel spotlight on the destination. It seems like new flights routes launch just about every week to the island, […]

The Club Med Resorts of the Caribbean, Explained

Club Med helped pioneer the concept of all-inclusive vacations in the 1960s and 1970s, and people of a certain age doubtless remember the hotel chain’s jingle from the time: “The Club Med vacation/The antidote for civilization.” Originally a no-frills concept […]

How to Live in the Caribbean for a Year

For travel writers like me, popping open a laptop to work on a Caribbean beach is a familiar occupational hazard. But amid the pandemic, having to work while you’re in paradise seems like a small price to pay to escape […]

From Aruba to Jamaica, 9 Beaches With Built-in Social Distancing

Social distancing is one of the hardest parts about COVID-19: we all miss our family and friends, and it’s made even worse when you feel like you’ve been trapped in your house for months. What if, however, you could stay […]

Can Puerto Rico Redefine Tropical Travel Post-COVID-19?

The negative short-term economic global impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the tourism industry has been devastating. Now, as the world begins to slowly reopen and potentially recapture their lost tourism industry, it is imperative to rethink and reassess how […]

Why Eleuthera Should Be Your Next Bahamas Destination

“Jacques Cousteau couldn’t find the bottom.” The legendary explorer came here to the Ocean Hole in Eleuthera in 1971, drawn to one of the stunning inland sikholes called Blue Holes of which there are more in The Bahamas than anywhere […]

Royal Caribbean’s Major New Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is bringing a significant new cruise ship to the Caribbean next year. The company’s 27th ship, the new “Quantum Ultra”-class Odyssey of the Seas, will make its debut in Fort Lauderdale in November […]

Is This the Most Beautiful Golf Course in The Bahamas?

By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor Is it possible that a golf course’s beauty can hurt your game? Emerald Bay Head Professional Richard Gibson believes this could be the case with his Greg Norman-designed 18-hole layout, which hugs the turquoise waters […]

The Best Places to Eat Lobster in Anegada

Anegada: it’s the remote, beach-filled outpost of the British Virgin Islands, a throwback to the Old Caribbean that remains one of the region’s undiscovered gems. More importantly, though, Anegada is without question the Caribbean capital of lobster — thanks to a […]

The Best Islands for Snorkeling in the Caribbean

It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers […]

A New Must-Have Beach Bag

A new Beach Bag on the retail radar By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If I had a dollar for every cheapo beach bag I’ve used and discarded during my years of Caribbean travel, I’d be rich. It’s definitely time […]

Your Next Caribbean Breakfast Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor You know how dem seh the phrase: “…starting out with a bang”? Well little did I know I would end up being the main star in that double feature. Recently, I visited the Sunshine State […]

The 15 Best Golf Resorts in the Caribbean

Golfing in the Caribbean. It’s different — it’s a little more relaxing, a little more fun, and a lot more beautiful. And golf courses continue to spring up around the region, often at some of its best resorts. While it wasn’t […]

The Caribbean Journal 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts with Caribbean flair By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ‘Tis the season to shop Caribbean so check out this collection of island-appropriate goodies. Inspired by, made in, or simply perfect for the Caribbean, all of them are available online, […]

Developing Air Routes in the Caribbean

By Kareem Yarde Op-Ed Contributor “Graduates, go change your world!” That was final source of ignition which honorary graduate of the University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus Dr Pamela Coke Hamilton left with this year’s graduating class of […]

Why Tourism Matters in the Caribbean

And why it needs more prominence By Hugh Riley The emergence of the travel and tourism sector in the Caribbean coincided with a move away from complete reliance on agriculture as the primary money earner. The decline of bananas, sugar, […]

How Jamaica Is Providing Access to Green Tech

A new project By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with First Global Bank (FGB) to offer loans to businesses and individuals for the installation of climate-smart technologies in Jamaica. The loans […]

A Letter to Haiti

To the Motherland By Ilio Durandis CJ Contributor I am not sure where to begin, but I have this impulse inside of me that will not go away. My thoughts have been holding me hostage every time I think about […]

Transforming Caribbean Futures

Innovation and the Caribbean future By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor With the search and surge of silicon beaches and start-ups across small island states of the Caribbean, the imperative for innovation is prominently featured in regional and national visions for […]

The Best Resorts in the Caribbean

The best Caribbean resorts are more than just rooms, pools and sand. They use the art of luxury to create something more. Something meaningful. While the term “resort” certainly has its share of definitions in the Caribbean (and we address […]

Rum Journal: From Jamaica, a Legendary Brand Grows Up