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How to Experience Cuba with Peggy Goldman’s Friendly Planet
When Peggy Goldman fell into a chance 36 years ago to organize a journey to Israel for 200 Holocaust survivors, her lack of experience in the industry didn’t deter her ambition to transform lives through the power of travel. That […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Is Hot
Antigua and Barbuda tourism is hot and getting hotter. It’s been a strong year for the country’s tourism, and the numbers continue to improve. The twin-island Caribbean country reported 200,185 visitors through the end of September, a 9.04 percent increase […]
The Bahamas Travel Awards 2016
It’s one of the wider region’s most popular destinations, and the Bahamas remains a tourism power in the Caribbean. That’s because the Bahamas isn’t just a single destination — it’s a multitude of destinations from the urban appeal of downtown nassau […]
Seven Reasons to Retire in the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya, Mexico¹s stunning Caribbean coastline, is one of the top destinations for foreigners to find their happily ever after — and it’s one of the region’s top retirement destinations. To learn more, Caribbean Journal talked to Riviera Maya Property […]
AMResorts Opens Sunscape Resort in Puerto Plata
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company has added another new property. AMResorts, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group, has held the official opening of the new Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic. The all-inclusive, family-friendly resort has a total of 585 rooms […]
A New Look at Jamaica’s Hedonism II
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It took two years and approximately seven million dollars, but now Jamaica’s classic clothing-optional all-inclusive resort, Hedonism II, has a new look as one of the premier destinations for nude beaches. Updates to the […]
You Should Visit Antigua in May. Here’s How.
Our new Destination of the Month feature offers a more in-depth exploration of the Caribbean’s top destinations, with a look at where to stay, play and eat — and how to get there. This month, our destination of the month is […]
Putting Zika in Puerto Rico in Perspective
By Ingrid I. Rivera Rocafort Op-Ed Contributor While we celebrate the ease and accessibility of global travel, it requires some common-sense precaution, no matter where in the world one goes. That’s the nature of enjoying new and different destinations. Education […]
The Top 20 Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a multitude of destinations. But the country is so large and diverse that you may think you know the DR when, actually, you don’t. Sure, you may know about the traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto […]
Delta Launches New Flights to Cartagena, Colombia
Delta has launched its newest route: service from Atlanta to the Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena, Colombia. The service will operate thrice weekly, with flights on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. “Delta wants to be the best US airline in Latin America by […]
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 […]
How to Move to Turks and Caicos
We continue our How to Move series with a look at the luxurious Turks and Caicos islands, most famous for the tony island of Providenciales and exclusive private islands like Parrot Cay. So what’s it like to move there? And […]
On Scrub Island, Rediscovering the British Virgin Islands
Journey to Scrub Island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A hotel isn’t experienced in isolation. No matter how solicitous the service, plush the perks, or silky the sheets, we never really love a resort just for the resort itself. It’s […]
Six Reasons To Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico Right Now
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s unique mash-up of African, Spanish and other European influences, reflected in its history, food, art and culture. And nowhere is this cultural complexity more apparent than in the cosmopolitan […]
New Hotel Brand Coming to Jamaica
Above: the Hilton Rose Hall in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff The recently-sold Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa will be getting a new brand. The 489-room property, which was purchased by Sagicor in partnership with Aimbridge Hospitality, will […]
Hard Rock Planning New Resort in Mexico
Above: Hard Rock’s existing hotel in Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff Hard Rock International is expanding its footprint on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The company announced this week plans to open the new Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Cancun […]
Meliá Opens New Cuba Resort
Above: the new Meliá Jardines del Rey By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia has opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean: the Meliá Jardines del Rey. The family-oriented, all-inclusive resort began operations at the turn of the new year […]
Interview With Grenada Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel
Above: Grenada Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY — Grenada is continuing its push to promote tourism, with a brand-new marketing campaign and a focus on positioning the country as a kind of high-end, eco-tourism […]
Melia to Open at Baha Mar in the Bahamas
Above: the former Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort By Alexander Britell Melia Hotels International will be opening its first all-inclusive resort in the English-speaking Caribbean at the Baha Mar in the Bahamas. Melia Hotels and the Chairmen of Baha Mar, Ltd […]
8 Great Restaurants in Cabarete
Cabarete in the Dominican Republic is one of the most international destinations in the Caribbean — and by far one of the coolest. Cabarete is loaded with great beachside cafes and interesting small shops and is frequented by an eclectic […]
6 Great Adventures in Puerto Plata
WHEN YOU look at the the variety of adventure experiences you can have from Puerto Plata, it’s easy to see why the destination stands the test of time. Puerto Plata and Playa Dorado were some of the first tourist destinations […]
10 Great Marinas in the Bahamas
IMAGINE this scenario: your long-lost uncle has passed away and left you a yacht and 3 million dollars! But the will states you must cruise the Caribbean for at least 2-years…think about it! Where do you start? Which way to […]
Six Great Restaurants in Bonaire
The sheer diversity of cuisines in tiny Bonaire is nothing short of remarkable. Peruvian, Italian, Dutch, French, Creole … everything is here, but usually prepared with a new, fresh angle or flavour. Bonaire is one of the Caribbean’s great culinary […]
Five Great Places to Eat in Nevis
Above: the menu at Yachtsman Grill NEVIS is one of the smaller islands in the Caribbean. But, just as it has a thriving beach bar scene, so, too does it have a terrific selection of restaurants. You can find it […]
Interview With Howard Spittle, GM of Tobago’s Magdalena Grand Resort
Above: the Magdalena Grand Resort in Tobago By Alexander Britell Just near the southernmost end of the Caribbean island chain, Tobago has long been something of a secret destination for travelers to the Caribbean. While much of the region sources […]
Six Great Places to Eat in Nassau
Nassau is known for a lot of things, but it also happens to be home to a number of tremendous restaurants. Whether you’re looking for authentic Bahamian specialties or top-notch food from around the world, you’ll find it in the […]
Is Jamaica Serious About Tourism?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor EACH time I am away, I can’t help but do a comparison between the country I visit and Jamaica. In particular, I always look at the main industry of the country and contrast it against […]
Talking Tourism: Anguilla’s Haydn Hughes
Above: Anguilla By Alexander Britell Anguilla is one of the smallest destinations in the Caribbean, but its tourism sector has historically punched above its weight. Today, the island of less than 14,000 people competes in the increasingly tight Caribbean tourism […]
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