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In St Croix, a Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A Caribbean vacation is synonymous with a beach vacation. But what if you decided to do something different? On a recent trip to St. Croix I did, eschewing seaside resorts for Hotel Caravelle, a […]

The 25 Best Bahamas Hotels

With 700 islands and cays, it’s no surprise that the Bahamas has always boasted a world of great places to stay, with the best Bahamas hotels ranging from large hotels to chic boutiques to private islands resorts. There is something […]

The 10 Best Airports in the Caribbean – 2016

These days, flying can be so stressful and soul-destroying that by the time you’ve navigated check-in, security and all the chaos of the concourse you’re desperate for a vacation – even if you didn’t need one before. Which is why […]

The 10 Best Hotels in the British Virgin Islands

There are few places that better capture the fantasy of an island vacation than the BVI. It’s always about the water here, about exploring, about discovery, whether you have a boat or not. You are simply drawn to hop the islands, […]

Five Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now

By Alexander Britell Editor in Chief abritell@caribjournal.com There’s a rule I have. You know you’re in a truly great hotel from the moment you step inside the lobby (or sometimes even on the driveway approach). You know because you feel […]

Why This is the Center of the Caribbean Slow Food Movement

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are many reasons to take your time and go slowly when you visit Grand Cayman – a frosty Mudslide at Rum Point and the warm sands of Seven-Mile Beach among them. And now […]

In St Croix, a Room With a View

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s no beach in sight. No sandy scallop being washed by foam-frilled waves. Yet this is a vista that’s in no way diminished by a lack of sand. And I just can’t look away. […]

The Best Places to Shop in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor People experience the Caribbean through several prisms: food, nature, rum, and beaches, to name a few. But my experience of a given destination revolves around its “shopportunities,” authentic local art, craft and design that […]

The Newest Restaurant in the British Virgin Islands

A new place to eat By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s a new place to dine in the British Virgin Islands. Helmed by two of the region’s best chefs, Xavi Arnau and Patrick Williams, The Club has just opened […]

The 11 Best Caribbean Islands for Sailing, Yachting and Boating

We have often said, to really understand an island you must go out in a boat and look back. Boating and Islands just go together — to really see a place and know a place you must get away from […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches to Move To

We’ve all had that feeling on one Caribbean trip or another — “what if we don’t go back?” But this is one step further — moving to the Caribbean and living right on the beach, living steps or a short distance […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels for 2016

It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. […]

The 21 Best Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

We have long said that “you don’t need a dive resort to go diving in the Caribbean.” But it sure helps. A great dive resort is not the same for everyone; some want luxury; some want function; some want value. […]

These are the Events to Try This Year in the British Virgin Islands

A new slate of events By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Have you been to the British Virgin Islands? Or is it on your bucket list? Either way, there are now even more ways to explore the archipelago. The BVI has […]

Where to Travel in 2016: 16 Places You Need to Visit in the Caribbean

Don’t just go on a great vacation to the Caribbean this year. Go on an interesting one. Explore the Caribbean in new ways — see parts of the region you may have never considered, or find new corners of the places […]

The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts

When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, we’ve always said that the Dominican Republic is the regional king — and that’s borne out in the numbers. And while many of the country’s top all-inclusives are focused in Punta Cana, there are so […]

Where These Celebrities Spent the Holidays in the Caribbean

Where celebrities spent the holidays By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Travel Editor If you spent the holidays in the Caribbean you were in good company; several celebrities swapped sunshine for snow and enjoyed some downtime in our favorite part of the world. […]

The 10 Most Exotic Places to Live in the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s certainly exotic. But what you’re looking for a place that goes off-off the beaten path — the really exotic places, the ones with very few people and a lot of mystery? That’s where these little islands come in, some […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2015

Last year, Caribbean Journal launched the first-ever Caribbean Travel Awards to honor the hotels, destinations and people who help make Caribbean travel better. And we’re doing it again this year, looking at the region both from the perspective of the […]

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 […]

Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Right Now

Why to travel to TCI right now By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What’s not to love about Providenciales, the tourism hub of the Turks and Caicos Islands? Sugary sands and crystal-clear waters have rightfully made the island affectionately known […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Beaches

We’ve always said that the best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. But some beaches are that much more special — the ones that repay great journeys. But what makes a great beach? Is it the […]

CBRE Names New Regional President

Brokerage’s regional presence grows By the Caribbean Journal staff Top real estate firm CBRE has named Mary Jo Eaton its new president for Florida and Latin America, the company announced. The move is a promotion, as Eaton had been leading […]

Where To Eat The Best Conch Salad in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

The best conch salads in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Got conch? If you’re in the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands you definitely should! The scrumptious sea snail, which thrives in the archipelagos’ warm, shallow […]

A Bucket-List Caribbean Hotel

Why you need to visit Fowl Cay By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As Caribbean resorts go, Fowl Cay is ne plus ultra. What better way to describe this 50-acre private-island resort where everything – and we mean everything – […]

The Caribbean’s Beach Capital

Why this is the top island for beaches By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor There are Caribbean destinations that boast of having the most beaches; the best beaches; the longest beaches; beaches perfect for water sports, sunset strolls or even […]

This is the Caribbean’s Best Vodka

We don’t write about vodka often in these pages — with good reason. But this is an exception. That’s because the Caribbean product we tried this week is rather unique. And it’s also the best vodka made in the Caribbean. […]

This is the Caribbean’s Best Airline Perk

Cayman Airways’ sweet touch By Alexander Britell Air travel isn’t getting better these days. Seats are narrower, service often an afterthought, especially on the big carriers. But one airline has figured out that it’s the little things that make a […]

American Airlines Will Soon Fly Nonstop to the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort