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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 […]
Jamaica’s Hilton Rose Hall Sold; Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Property
Above: the Hilton Rose Hall Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Aimbridge Hospitality has been tapped to manage the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Jamaica following the acquisition of the property by Sagicor. The property was put on […]
The Caribbean’s Best Pools – 2014
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’re all about the beach, but sometimes a little poolside relaxation is in order. When we’re craving some lounge time, these are the pools where we like to pull up a chaise (and suck […]
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 New Caribbean in Condado
Above: The Condado neighbourhood of Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — I didn’t plan on being here, with the Buddha and the duck croquetas. I’m having dinner joined by a small Buddha statue, eating duck croquettes […]
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 10 Best Guadeloupe Hotels
It’s an outpost of France in the Caribbean, and Guadeloupe is a fascinating blend of Creole and French cultures, of metropolitan development and untouched rainforests. While it’s long been off the radar of even the most in-the-know Caribbean travelers, the […]
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 […]
Caribbean Room With A View: Norwegian Getaway’s Deluxe Owners Suite
Above: the Deluxe Owners Suite on Norwegian Getaway By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Suppose your shower had a floor-to-ceiling glass wall that exposed your ablutions to the entire world? Imagine that every time you looked up from shaving you […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Caribbean Hotels For Meetings
You’re planning a major conference. Or a business getaway. Or a small forum for company executives. Well, the Caribbean is the perfect place — with scores of hotels with top-level meeting space and all the perks you want during downtime — […]
The Caribbean’s Best Eco-Lodges
They’re often rustic, with the luxury usually in the details. That’s because they focus on one thing: getting in touch with the natural environment in the Caribbean. They’re not hotels — they’re the Caribbean’s eco-lodges, the tiny properties surrounded by […]
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 […]
The Caribbean’s Best Boutique Hotels
What makes a boutique hotel … boutique? Is boutique just another word for a small hotel? Is a boutique hotel a small hotel with an upscale image, a unique design or a special theme? There are so many special small hotels […]
The 25 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit Right Now
Sometimes a Caribbean all-inclusive resort is exactly what you need. Or, in the case of an extreme winter, exactly what the doctor ordered: sun-drenched beaches, no wallets, no stress, no schedules and plenty of space to wind down … or […]
The Caribbean’s Best Mega Villas – 2014
THERE ARE villas and there are villas. These are the latter. We call them mega villas — the large properties with at least six bedrooms that aren’t just vacation homes —they’re vacation estates. These are properties of a different level, […]
Meet the Caribbean: Vieques, Puerto Rico in 9 Photos
Our Meet the Caribbean feature introduces you to the most photogenic place on earth: the Caribbean. We’ll be taking you through places large and small with an assortment of photos that capture the spirit and essence of a place. We […]
Rum Journal: The World’s Best Rum Bars For 2014
What is a rum bar? It’s not a beach bar. It’s not a pub. It’s not a tiki bar. It’s not a rum shop. The way we see it, a rum bar is a bar dedicated to the glory of […]
The Caribbean’s Most Romantic Hotels
THE CARIBBEAN is undeniably one of the most romantic places in the world. But what is it that makes Caribbean hotels so romantic? Of course it’s luxury and service. Intimate and well-designed spaces play a part as well, but there’s […]
The Caribbean’s Most Romantic All-Inclusive Resorts – 2014
A quiet beach, two glasses of champagne, a setting Caribbean sun. Sound enticing? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not plan a romantic Caribbean getaway where you don’t have to think about anything at all? We thought we’d […]
The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2013
WHAT TURNS a great meal into a memorable one? Particularly in the Caribbean, a great meal is about a great experience — one that combines food, service, ambience and more, whether you’re at a beach shack or a fine-dining eatery. […]
Five Places For a Last-Minute Caribbean Christmas Vacation
Maybe you feel like trading pine trees for palm trees next week. Even if you do, it’s not always easy to find a room in what is the early stage of peak season in the Caribbean, with many deals and […]
Six Great Hotel Bars in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is one of the great nightlife capitals of the Caribbean, and it’s also home to some seriously good hotels — with bars to match. Here are six of our favourites. What are yours? Cibao Bar – MGallery Hostal Nicolas […]
The 25 Best Caribbean Luxury Resorts
What is luxury? Luxury basically means one or two categories above what you’re used to. Luxury is about full service, full amenities and about having all your needs met — at any time of day. A luxury property has the […]
The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2013
GREEN can mean many different things. It can mean energy efficient, or it can mean entirely reliant on green fuels. It can mean environmentally friendly, but it can also mean community-friendly. When it comes to tourism, green means everything from […]
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