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This Caribbean Hotel Has a New Executive Chef

A new head chef in Nevis By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nevis’ Montpelier Plantation & Beach hotel has appointed Cristian Bassi as the resort’s new executive chef. “Chef Bassi has excelled in prominent kitchens from Italy to Egypt and distinguished […]

This Caribbean Hotel Design Firm Is Expanding

One design firm is making waves in the Caribbean. International Design Concepts is expanding its reach in the Caribbean, with several new projects in the works. The company, which is based in Miami, is working on new interior design projects […]

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s New President

A new beginning By Alexander Britell NASSAU — The Caribbean’s top private sector tourism association has a new leader. Acting President Karolin Troubetzkoy has officially been ratified as the organization’s new president through June 2018, following action taken ahead of […]

Caribbean Places Where You Can Try Your New Year’s Resolutions

Making your New Year’s resolutions? Us, too! After all, who doesn’t want to be the best version of themselves in 2016? Whether you want to lose weight, save money or just read more, we’ve rounded up some Caribbean places where […]

At These Caribbean Hotels, You Can Swim Right to Your Room

You can literally roll straight out of bed and into the water at these Caribbean resorts, where the pool is right at your room door. SONESTA OCEAN POINT, ST MAARTEN This new, high-end all-inclusive on the Dutch side has swim-ups […]

Island Routes Launches Entertaining New Safety Video

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Jamaica-based tour operator Island Routes is bringing some sass to the safety video with a musical version that debuted on board the company’s new fleet of buses this week. Written, produced and performed by […]

Five Caribbean All-Inclusives You Should Visit Right Now

All-inclusives to try right now By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Summer’s over; the kids are back to school and there are still about 15 work weeks left before the holidays. But it’s not ALL bad news. The fall is […]

How Do You Define Caribbean Luxury?

What does luxury mean in the Caribbean? Is it tranquility? Is it sheer beauty? Is it service? What does luxury mean in the new travel era? Is there such thing as “Caribbean” luxury? To find out, we talked to some of […]

A Big New Waterpark in the Caribbean

Splash Island officially open By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean has a big new waterpark. Splash Island Water Park St Lucia held its long-anticipated grand opening Aug. 1, and has welcomed over 1,300 locals and visitors alike in its […]

A New Caribbean Villa Collection, From Necker to Anguilla

A new villa player aimed at the UK market By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A new tour operator offering an assortment of private villas, villa resorts, and private islands has launched in the UK Market, featuring a range of accommodations in […]

The Caribbean All-Inclusive That Gives You Free Daily Spa Treatments

A unique inclusion By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As Caribbean all-inclusive resorts expand their list of features, it’s not unheard of to have butler service (Sandals resorts), a 15-foot boat (Fowl Cay) or even guitar lessons (Hard Rock Punta […]

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Elects Next President

Above: Jade Mountain in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has chosen its next president. The CHTA has selected Karolin Troubetzkoy as president-elect for the 2016-2018 term. Troubetzkoy is the executive director for […]

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 […]

6 Boutique Caribbean All-Inclusives to Visit Right Now

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Go big or go home? Not at these Caribbean resorts – all well under 100 rooms – where all-inclusive convenience is delivered in an intimate island setting. Calabash Cove, St Lucia This 26-suite beachfront […]

11 Caribbean Everything Included Properties to Visit in 2015

A CLASSIC Caribbean beach, contemporary, luxurious accommodations, unlimited cocktails and high-level cuisine. This is the new all-inclusive. But the region’s all-inclusive product comes in a host of shapes and sizes, from hidden boutiques to larger properties with unmatched amenities. Our […]

Sandals Expanding Grenada Operations

Above: Sandals and Grenadian officials this week By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals is expanding its footprint in Grenada. The company announced Thursday the “imminent” establishment of a new sales and marketing centre for Sandals Resorts International and a new […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2014

In many ways, travel defines the Caribbean. It inspires, it creates, it entertains, it employs. It moves people and it moves souls. And travel and tourism are the Caribbean’s largest economic driver. To celebrate the world of Caribbean travel, we […]

10 Secret Caribbean Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Some Caribbean hotels get all the love, making headlines for their swanky suites, spectacular views and over-the-top amenities. But island insiders know that there are many equally amazing properties that don’t make it to […]

New Chef at Viceroy Riviera Maya

Above: La Marea at the Viceroy Riviera Maya By the Caribbean Journal staff The Viceroy Riviera Maya has named Paloma Carvajal its new Chef de Cuisine, the property announced. Carvajal will oversee the property’s restaurants including La Marea and Coral […]

Op-Ed: Climate Change and Fighting Poverty in the Caribbean

By George Nicholson and Orissa Thomas Op-Ed Contributors TODAY, most people consider climate change to be a reality and not a myth. A result of this phenomenon, natural hazards have been identified as having crippling effects on many countries, particularly those […]

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 […]

New Executive Chef at Tobago’s Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort

Above: the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort in Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has named French-born Chef Denis Jaricot its new executive chef. Jaricot, who was born and educated in Lyon, […]

Sandals, Beaches to Open in Barbados

Above: the former Couples Resort in St Lawrence By Alexander Britell A Sandals resort and a Beaches resort will be opening to Barbados, Sandals Resort International announced Friday. Sandals and the government of Barbados reported their agreement following “months of […]

Caribbean Beach: Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island in the Bahamas

Above: Cabbage Beach at sunset (CJ Photo) Consider it your Moment of Beach. Our new feature, Caribbean Beach, will take you across the shorelines of the region, from the pink sands of Bermuda to the black-sand beaches of St Lucia, […]

Four Seasons Nevis, Antigua’s Jumby Bay Among AAA Five Diamond Winners

Above: the Four Seasons Nevis By the Caribbean Journal staff Seven Caribbean hotels and resorts have been named to the AAA Five Diamond Award list, the organization announced Friday. The list includes the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the Dominican Republic’s […]

Op-Ed: Hyatt’s Carlos Cabrera on the Future of Caribbean Hotels

By Carlos Cabrera Op-Ed Contributor When asked about Hyatt’s strategy to enhance its distribution during the company’s Q1 earnings call in May, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, specified that expanding the Hyatt Resort presence was one […]

Inspirato’s Brian Corbett on Caribbean Travel and the Promise of Anguilla

Sheriva in Anguilla By Alexander Britell Luxury destination club Inspirato was founded in part by brothers Brent and Brad Handler, who also started Exclusive Resorts, the ultra high-end vacation club. The company is now in nine cities in the Americas […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas