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10 Luxury Caribbean Boutique Hotels to Visit Right Now

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Go big or go home? Not us! While we appreciate all the bells and whistles a large resort can offer, sometimes we just want to escape to somewhere less “mega” and more “mini.” Here […]

The Best Caribbean Resorts to Check Out Right Now

The Best Caribbean All-inclusive Resorts have always been about finding that perfect marriage between luxury and convenience; between excitement and relaxation; between comfort and personality. And the Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts is a story you might see in other places, […]

Martinique’s Most Enchanting Hotel

Above: Hotel Plein Soleil in Martinique (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell LE FRANCOIS — There are bananas growing by the pool. By my pool. They are not yet ripe; it will be many weeks or months before they […]

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya

Mexico’s Riviera Maya borders the Caribbean and stretches 86 miles south of Cancun, comprising the towns of Puerto Morelos, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, as well as the island of Cozumel, six miles offshore. It’s the perfect sun-drenched place to […]

The Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts

There are all-inclusives and then there are awe-inclusives – those resorts that go beyond the usual inclusions to provide services and amenities we never knew we needed but swiftly realize we can’t do without. Here are our favorite “all-you-can-everything” hotels […]

The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana

While Punta Cana began with its groundbreaking airport and the Puntacana Resort and Club, it’s grown into one of the largest stretches of connected beaches and resorts in the world. Today, greater Punta Cana includes a diverse range of areas […]

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations, from boutiques to large resorts across the islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Seclusion, tranquility, sultry nights tempered by cool ocean breezes … the Caribbean defines romance and honeymoons. The Caribbean and honeymoons amplify […]

The Caribbean’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts For Families

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It takes more than just a playground and a children’s menu to guarantee a good time at a family all-inclusive. Here are the Caribbean resorts where we’d vacay with our own kin – and […]

The Caribbean’s Sexiest Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor While the definition of “sexy” is different for everyone, there are some Caribbean resorts whose uniquely captivating combination of style, ambiance and good old-fashioned romance should put them at the top of every list […]

The Best Caribbean Hotels for Art

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We choose a hotel for a combination of its location, amenities, service and price. Art rarely makes the list. But in the same way that art makes a house a home, it also […]

The Caribbean’s Best Luxury Boutique Hotels — 2014

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Luxury isn’t always synonymous with large. At these 15 high-end Caribbean boutique hotels – none bigger than 50 rooms – plush amenities come in petite packages. Graycliff, Bahamas With its period furniture and plantation-era […]

The Best Small Hotels in Negril

Above: Rockhouse in Negril By Guy Britton NEGRIL — People often say Negril is two places; the cliffs and the beach. We say Negril is countless places and different experiences. Some of the best hotel experiences in the world are created […]

The Best Hotels in the United States Virgin Islands

IT’S ONE of the most beautiful corners of the Caribbean: the green-hilled United States Virgin Islands. This US territory of three main Caribbean islands (and a host of smaller islets and cays) is home to some beautiful hotel properties, too, […]

Rum Journal: Recipe for a Jamaican Watermelon Cooler

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor While we’ll never say no to a cramping-cold island brew, sometimes we’re in the mood for something more fruity, less filling. Enter Rockhouse’s rummy watermelon cocktail, the perfect accompaniment to afternoons spent swimming leisurely […]

The Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean

Going all-inclusive shouldn’t leave you out of pocket. We’ve found a week’s-worth of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts where all-you-can-everything comes at a price tag almost anyone can afford. (Note: rates are per person, double occupancy, unless otherwise noted). Our team of on-the-ground […]

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Resorts

Choosing the best resort for a honeymoon in the Caribbean is a bit like choosing an engagement ring. There are so many, they are all beautiful and there’s usually one that’s just right for you. The difference is, you’ll have […]

This Is the New Villa at Turks and Caicos’ Amanyara Resort

Above: the new villa at the Amanyara resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos has added a brand-new villa, Amanresorts announced. The six-bedroom beachside property has a total of 14,450 square feet, twice the […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Luxury Resorts For Families — 2014

There are many great luxury resorts in the Caribbean. There are many great family resorts in the Caribbean. But not all of members of the former group are also members of the latter group, and vice versa. But there are […]

The 10 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts For Food – 2014

Some all-inclusive resorts are true destinations for food. And it’s now quite easy to find high-level gourmet food at an increasing number of Caribbean all-inclusives. But some are true standouts — with fine dining, famous chefs, a blend of cuisines […]

15 Great Summer Vacations in the Caribbean For 2014

It’s one of the region’s best-kept secrets: the Caribbean is an even cooler place in the summer. It might be the summer breezes, or the emptied-out beaches or the great deals. But when you’re planning your summer vacation, look no […]

The Caribbean’s Best Spas – 2014

With healing waters, inspiring nature and dreamy vistas, you might say that the Caribbean itself is one big spa. But when you’re looking for a that extra level of relaxation and therapy, the region has you covered, with some of […]

The Caribbean’s Best Hotels For Food

Some countries are culinary destinations; some islands are culinary destinations; and some hotels are culinary destinations. The Caribbean is full of such hotel properties — the ones that view cuisine as integral to hospitality (and sometimes even more than that). These […]

Chef Marcus Samuelsson to Open Pop-Up Restaurant in Bermuda

Above: Chef Marcus Samuelsson (photo: Staffan Johansson) By the Caribbean Journal staff Noted Chef Marcus Samuelsson will be opening a pop-up restaurant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel in Bermuda. Samuelsson will be opening the eatery for a two-month period […]

In Punta Cana, an All-Inclusive Designed With Multi-Generational Travel in Mind