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VIDEO: On the Beach in Barbuda

Yes, we know you know where it is. But for many travelers, Barbuda remains an undiscovered island in the Caribbean, hidden in plain sight in the eastern corner of the region, despite being just a short plane ride or ferry away. […]

Op-Ed: Caribbean Climate Change: What’s Next?

By George Nicholson and Nnyeka Prescod Op-Ed Contributors There is rising anxiety amongst island nations as the effects of the continuous warming of the earth become more evident on our physical environment. The negative impacts arising from changes in weather […]

Norwegian Launches First-Ever Flights to Martinique

European carrier Norwegian Air has launched its first-ever flights to the French Caribbean. Norwegian launched its three-times-weekly flights from New York to Martinique this week, the first time Martinique has been accessible by air from the northeastern United States in […]

The 9 Best Beaches in St John

St John has a special kind of a natural energy and that is most obvious on its beaches. It all starts with the abundant life on the coral reefs that surround St John and the rise to dramatic mountain peaks on over […]

A Secret Beach Bar in Martinique

By Alexander Britell MARTINIQUE — Places of great value don’t find you. You find them. Sometimes it takes a wrong turn, or an extra 30 minutes, or a decision that you won’t stop until you find exactly what you didn’t […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2015

We travel to understand places. And so often the best way to understand a place is through food. Indeed, meals are such an integral part of travel, and that’s particularly true in the Caribbean, home to some of the most […]

San Juan’s Secret Speakeasy

A hip hangout in the capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — There’s no sign. And you wouldn’t even notice it if you walked by during the day. But after dark, all roads lead to La Factoria, […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Nude Beaches

Going to a nude beach is something of an art. And while there are nude beaches all over the world, the best nude beaches anywhere are on the sands of the Caribbean. Of course, there are varying degrees of what […]

The Best Caribbean Destinations for Solo Travelers

Sometimes you have to get away. There’s no time to find a buddy to join you on your trip, or you just want some alone time. But solo travel has become much more commonplace, whether you’re in need of a […]

A Great Steakhouse in Curaçao

You might not see it. Hidden in Willemstad’s Riffort shopping mall, inside the walls of the old fort, is a staircase. And up the stairs you will find a special place. It’s called, simply, Steak and Ribs, but it’s one of […]

The Best Espresso in Maho

It’s the little corner of the Dutch side of St Maarten known for the famous Sunset bar, the Sonesta resort and the Casino Royale. But hidden on the main street in the neighbourhood of Maho is Gio’s, a top-grade gelateria […]

The Best Caribbean Hotels for Under $200 a Night

The word “affordable” means so many different things to so many different travelers. That’s why with our newest “Affordable Caribbean” list, we decided to start with a price point, making it as helpful as possible for CJ readers. While prices can […]

A Great Little Coffee Bar at Grand Cayman Airport

YOU MIGHT pass by it on the way home, or rush by on your way to the beach after arrival. But hidden in plain sight at Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International is a rather good coffee bar called the Brew Hut. […]

These are the Caribbean Hotels to Try Right Now

There are many ways to plan a great Caribbean trip — and a few wrong ways too. One way is to focus on where you want to go. But another is to focus on where you want to stay — to focus your […]

Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall

Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. […]

Puerto Plata’s Oasis of Chic

Rediscovering cool at the Dominican Republic’s Casa Colonial By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor It’s the last place you’d expect to find a posh boutique hotel. Hidden in plain sight in the Playa Dorada compound, where big-box all-inclusive resorts view […]

A Perfect Little Caribbean Island

The best-kept secret in the French Caribbean By Alexander Britell TERRE-DE-HAUT — It’s not hard to get here. But it’s hard enough. It’s a short, twice-daily ferry ride from the tall cliffs of Trois-Rivieres on Guadeloupe’s island of Basse-Terre. There […]

The Best Restaurants in San Juan

The best restaurants in San Juan; where to eat in Puerto Rico’s capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor From Santurce to Condado to the capital’s historic old quarter, San Juan is a superb dining destination with diverse restaurants to […]

The Best Hotel (And the Best Table) in Saba

Exploring the Queen’s Gardens By Alexander Britell SABA — I don’t eat lobster very often. Sure, I like it. But when I go to a restaurant that seems good, I always feel that the way to see what the restaurant […]

At Tortola’s Long Bay Beach Resort, the Art of the Hideaway

Above: Long Bay Beach Resort in Tortola (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell TORTOLA — There are no crowds. There is just the beach. Not any beach, though. Tortola’s Long Bay is one of the most beautiful in the […]

Harlem’s Great New Caribbean Restaurant (With Some Cape Cod, Too)

Above: Lolo’s (Photos by CJ and Joey Pasion) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor HARLEM — Reggae’s pumping from the speakers overhead, and I can’t help but nod my head to the beat as I chew on a slice of fried […]

12 People Who are Making the Caribbean a Greener Place

Who is a green person in the Caribbean? It’s someone who is doing his or her part to help the environment — from conservation to renewable energy. And for Earth Day 2015, we decided to put together a list of […]

In Virgin Gorda, Discovering Rocks and Wonders

Above: The Baths, Virgin Gorda (all photos by Caribbean Journal) By Alexander Britell VIRGIN GORDA — Sure, there’s an explanation. An ancient volcano, that’s what formed these awesome granite stones. The Baths are a marvel and they are a vision. […]

The Best Business Hotels in Trinidad

When US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Caribbean, they both went to Trinidad. That’s because over the years the country has become the de facto business capital of the region, led by its booming […]

A Secret Restaurant in Antigua

Above: Le Bistro (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — Searching for a great meal takes steps. A right turn here, then another, then up a hill and down a quiet street. The signs point you, egging you on, convincing […]

The Five Best Small Hotels in San Juan

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for an intimate escape in San Juan? A hotel where the staff greets you by name, knows exactly how you like your coffee, and makes you feel like a friend instead of just […]

JetBlue Officially Begins Selling New York-Grenada Flights

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has announced that its new New York-Grenada service is officially out for sale. The twice-weekly service between New York’s John F Kennedy Airport and Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport is slated […]

Rum Journal: Tasting Harbour Island’s New Afrohead Rum

IT’S LAST CALL at a far-off Bahamian bar. You ask again for the rum you’ve been drinking, but the bottle’s empty. The bartender reaches under the counter, pulling out a bottle, unmarked, unnamed. You’re the first to drink it tonight, […]

The Caribbean’s Best Airport Lounge Is in Montego Bay, Jamaica