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Guerda Nicolas: In Haiti, Community Healing Through Performance Art
By Guerda Nicolas CJ Contributor As Haiti marks 210 years of independence, in the face of continual challenges from the massive earthquake in 2010, in the historical region of Arcahaie Haiti (often referred to as the mother of Haiti), there […]
Mexico’s New Ultra-Luxe Wellness Retreat Is Offering Agents 10 Percent Commissions
The eight-bedroom ZihFit, a wellness-focused luxury resort in Mexico, has launched a new program for travel advisors. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today […]
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 […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Spa Is in the Riviera Maya
It’s the newest luxury resort in the Mexican Caribbean: Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, which reopened and relaunched following a dramatic transformation last year. Now, the hotel has unveiled another major addition: the first-ever Guerlain Spa in Latin America and just […]
The 15 Best Spa Resorts in the Caribbean
Resort spas have become almost as common as fitness centers on amenity lists, but while it’s simple enough to carve out some space for a few treatment rooms, there are some spas that offer a true “experience” to go along […]
In The Bahamas, a Festival of Bread
It just might be the best bread you’ve ever tasted. And if you’ve been to the island of Bimini in The Bahamas, you know what we’re talking about. This is Bimini Bread, the doughy, fluffy, perfectly sweet and endlessly delicious […]
The British Virgin Islands Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive Resort
Despite its surfeit of top private-island resorts, the British Virgin Islands has never had a full-fledged luxury all-inclusive resort — until now. The Aerial, the new private-island destination in the BVI, has transformed from what had been a full-buyout model into […]
The Caribbean Has a New Yoga Festival
There’s a major new yoga festival coming to the Caribbean this summer. The new Bonaire Yoga and Wellness Festival will be held June 19-25, 2023, in partnership with the Bindu Yoga and Healing Center. The weeklong festival will include yoga […]
LVMH Is Reopening This Top Caribbean Resort
LVMH’s Belmond brand is reopening its Riviera Maya luxury resort this spring following a dramatic makeover. The new-look Maroma, a Belmond Hotel will reopen its doors on May 25, 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned. Designer Tara Bernerd and her team […]
In Panama, a Secret Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort
Discovering a lost waterfall. Watching sunrise on a volcano. Ziplining through the rainforest. White water rafting. An exploration of artisanal coffee-making. They’re not the sort of inclusions you typically find at a Caribbean all-inclusive resort. But this isn’t your typical […]
What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?
Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]
The 15 Best Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen is the best destination in the Mexican Caribbean for combining a beach vacation with some downtown city action. Not only does Playa’s Quinta Avenida pulse with nightlife, great shopping, and fine dining, it’s only a short walk […]
The New Waldorf-Astoria Cancun Resort Is Opening in November
The Caribbean’s newest Waldorf-Astoria resort is set to welcome guests for the first time this November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort is currently accepting reservations for Nov. 1, 2022 and beyond, the property confirmed. The new Waldorf-Astoria is set […]
The 9 Best Hotels in Cat Island, The Bahamas
The Out Islands of The Bahamas are another universe entirely. Home to marvelous natural environments, untouched beaches, sparkling turquoise water, they’re some of the most spectacularly beautiful places anywhere in the wider region. That’s particularly true in Cat Island, a […]
The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean
By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. […]
Every Suite at This New Riviera Maya Resort Will Have Its Own Pool
A new adults-only resort is coming to the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new La Casa de Playa is the latest resort by Mexico’s Grupo Xcaret, with plans to open its doors on Dec. 13. The […]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Caribbean Cruises
Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness brand, Goop, is launching a series of Caribbean cruises, Caribbean Journal has learned. The sailings are the product of a partnership between Goop and Celebrity Cruises, which will be bringing goop personalities on board for a series […]
Auberge Resorts Set for Costa Rica Debut
Auberge Resorts is set to expand to Costa Rica this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury brand is now taking reservations for stays at its new Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection resort, which is set to open in November […]
A Caribbean Music Playlist That Will Take You to the Beach
Next to smell, there’s nothing like music to spark memories. So while we can’t bring you the fragrance of Frangipani (or even suntan lotion), these 15 songs capture the memory of times spent relaxing on Caribbean beaches, drinking rum drinks […]
The Riviera Maya Has a New Wellness Resort
There’s a new wellness resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. It’s called Palmaïa, The House of AïA, and it’s a new kind of holistic retreat in the region. Founder Alexander Ferri says […]
Los Cabos Has a New Waldorf-Astoria Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Waldorf-Astoria luxury brand has officially debuted in Mexico. The brand has taken over at the former Resort at Pedregal in Los Cabos, with the rebranded property now called The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. […]
This Costa Rica Hotel Is Opening a Major New Spa
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Costa Rica’s leading hotels has announced the upcoming launch of a major new spa. The Retreat Costa Rica, set on Crystal Mountain in Atenas, is set to debut a new 7,000-square-foot Vida Mia […]
5 Mexico Hotels to Visit Right Now
While the Caribbean coast of Mexico is filled with everything-included hotels, finding the more authentic, European-plan hotels is not always an easy proposition. But if you look closely, you can find them. Indeed, tucked away in the sea of megaresorts […]
Cayman Islands “Fully Open For Business”
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Western Caribbean was untouched by this month’s major hurricanes, and the Cayman Islands is reminding travelers that it is “fully open for business.” “The Cayman Islands is fortunate to provide all travelers, including any […]
The 7 Best Beaches in Jamaica
Many of the best beaches in Jamaica are either totally hidden or private, tucked away for a special few. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find some of the island’s best beaches for yourself, too. Because while Jamaica is known […]
The Best Curry Powder Recipe
As goat becomes a trendy dish, the art of curry goat is becoming increasingly in-demand. That means a great curry powder recipe. By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As the end of the year approaches, already there are several food fads […]
Seven Great Small Retreats in Jamaica
It’s a way to see a different side of Jamaica, far from the everything-included megaresorts, far from the crowds. Experiencing Jamaica’s boutique hotels is, in many ways, finding the real Jamaica, a gateway to personality, authenticity and character. There are so many […]
Tulum Is the New Black
“Tulum is the new black. Once a hippie village, now a trendy, boho-chic and fashionable eco-friendly destination.” By Beatriz Torres Marin CJ Contributor Yes, it still has the hippie vibe that made Tulum famous a couple of years ago — […]
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