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From Aruba to St Thomas, 12 Caribbean “Water’s Edge” Hotels

You know the sound. You open the door to your balcony or patio and it’s there, the maritime metronome, the gentle roll or vigorous froth of the waves right near your room. But it’s not always so easy to find. […]

The 20 Most Romantic Beaches in the Caribbean for 2023

What makes a beach romantic? The best way to answer that might be to define what does not make a beach romantic: huge crowds. Towering resorts. Artificial noise. The Caribbean’s most romantic beaches tend to be tucked away; quiet; serene. […]

From Antigua to Aruba, 10 Romantic Resorts to Visit Now

Planning a romantic trip to the Caribbean for Valentine’s Day will score a lot more love points than a box of chocolates, but there’s really no bad time of year to make a getaway with a special person in your […]

Expedia: Punta Cana Leading Spring Break Travel Demand

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is leading travel demand for Spring Break 2023, according to new data from Expedia. The company said travelers were already planning their spring getaways, with Punta Cana seeing the biggest increase in demand. Searches for Punta […]

The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]

Beach Journal: In Guadeloupe, The Art of the Tiny Islet

There’s no ferry here. Just a group of eager fishermen happy to take you on the minute-long journey to one of the greatest little beaches in Guadeloupe. This is Ilet du Gosier, a sandy islet off the coast of Guadeloupe’s […]

The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]

The 15 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2023

Punta Cana is the most popular all inclusive resort destination in the Caribbean, and it isn’t really much of a competition. What began with a handful of resorts on the sands of Bavaro Beach has turned into a small country […]

Top Caribbean Rum Festival Returning to Bonaire in 2023

If you’ve been to a rum festival, you’re familiar with the routine. A large indoor conference hall, crowded booths, typically thousands of miles from the Caribbean. But if you love rum, there is another option: Bonaire Rum Week. The Caribbean’s […]

The 7 Best Luxury Resorts in Cancun

Cancun once had a reputation as an inexpensive all-inclusive destination. Now, the famous beaches of the Hotel Zone boast one of the best collections of luxury resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean as a whole, as Cancun continues to draw […]

In Turks and Caicos, a Classic Caribbean Beach Resort

It began early after TCI’s tourism reopening during the pandemic, with travelers drawn to the archipelago’s rare combination of sanctuary and seclusion, a spread-out, sand-filled fantasy. Since the summer of 2020, Turks and Caicos has seen a wave of new […]

Sofitel’s First Caribbean Beach Hotel Is in Cartagena

Sofitel has opened its first Caribbean beach hotel, its second hotel on the Caribbean coast of Cartagena. It’s called the Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort, joining the brand’s existing Sofitel Legend Santa Clara. It’s the first beach hotel for the […]

15 Caribbean “Hideaway” Beaches to Discover in 2022

Even at the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, you can always find your own space. But right now, sometimes travelers are looking for a little extra seclusion; a little more distance from other people. That’s where these Caribbean beaches […]

The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022

Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re […]

The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean

By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. […]

The 5 Best Things to Do in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s luxury resort zone in Punta Cana, may be home to some of the most high-end resorts in the country, but a trip there is not complete without doing these outside-of-the-hotel activities. During a visit to […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica’s Stylish and Serene S Hotel

Jamaica’s S Hotel brings South Beach swag to Montego Bay with a stylish rooftop bar, see-and-be-seen pool area fringed with cabanas and day beds, and a vibrant lounge scene with a DJ spinning tropical club tunes for a scene-y young […]

Tropic Ocean Airways Launching Flights to The Bahamas’ Great Harbour Cay

Leading regional carrier Tropic Ocean Airways is launching another nonstop route to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Fort-Lauderdale based airline will be kicking off scheduled flight service from Fort Lauderdale’s Sheltair Aviation to Great Harbour Cay in the […]

Tropic Ocean Airways Launches Fort Lauderdale-Nassau Flights

Put simply, it’s the best way to get from South Florida to Nassau. Period. Tropic Ocean Airways has launched its first regularly scheduled service between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau in The Bahamas. The carrier kicked off its inaugural Fort Lauderdale-Nassau […]

What’s Next for American Airlines in the Caribbean?

People are starting to travel again. And while the numbers are, unsurprisingly, not what they were at the beginning of last year, there seems to be growing optimism in the travel industry — particularly the all-important aviation sector, with increased vaccination […]

A Great Little Bed and Breakfast in St Croix

Business travelers are more likely than vacationers to stay “in town” on most Caribbean islands. But if you’re looking for a different travel experience than the usual resort stay, there are few better destinations than downtown Christiansted, St Croix. With […]

The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected […]

CJI Conversation: Neil Freeman, Principal, Tranquility Beach Anguilla

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CJI Conversation: David Southworth, CEO of Southworth Development

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From Aruba to Jamaica, 9 Beaches With Built-in Social Distancing

Social distancing is one of the hardest parts about COVID-19: we all miss our family and friends, and it’s made even worse when you feel like you’ve been trapped in your house for months. What if, however, you could stay […]

From Turks and Caicos to Puerto Rico, New Yorkers Are Migrating to the Caribbean

Even in the midst of a pandemic, villa sales in the second quarter in the Turks and Caicos Islands actually eclipsed the numbers from the same period in 2019. A strong part of that, Regency Christie’s International Real Estate senior […]

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Webinar: The Caribbean’s Hottest Real Estate Destinations, Turks and Caicos and Cayman

More and more buyers are looking to leave crowded cities like New York and move to the Caribbean, broker Robert Greenwood tells Caribbean Journal Invest. For many, particularly high-net-worth buyers, it’s all about social distancing and lifestyle, Greenwood says. And […]

Mexico’s Isla Mujeres Is Open for Tourism

It’s just 18 minutes from Cancun by boat, just 4.3 miles long and less than half a mile wide — and the tiny island of Isla Mujeres still remains something of a well-guarded secret. It wasn’t until a few decades ago […]

The Ultimate Island-Hopping Vacation in The Bahamas