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Princess Cruises to Bring New Caribbean Program to St Maarten
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Princess Cruises will kick off its summer cruise itinerary with Rhythm of the Caribbean, a new experiential program that will include St Maarten. The new cultural experience on Caribbean sailings will include regional cuisine, signature […]
The Baha Mar’s New Food Hall
By the Caribbean Journal staff The global food hall trend has come to The Bahamas. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has unveiled the new Regatta Food Hall at Nassau’s major resort, featuring a diverse range of both local Bahamian and […]
Princess Cruises Launching “Rhythm of the Caribbean” Experiences
By the Caribbean Journal staff As the cruise industry continues its push to offer more authentic local experiences, cruise line Princess Cruises has announced a new offering of its own. It’s called “Rhythm of the Caribbean,” and it aims to […]
Crystal Cruises Adds More “Getaways”
By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has unveiled an expanded slate of its new Crystal Getaways shorter itineraries. The company has added new voyages for both 2017 and 2018, including a pair of cruises in the […]
30 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Right Now
As the Caribbean works to recover from last month’s hurricanes, (a process that is already taking shape), one of the biggest questions we hear from travelers is, “where can I still visit?” Or, for some, “can I still visit the […]
The Perfect Anguilla-St. Barth Vacation
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Zemi Beach House and Hotel Christopher St. Barth have partnered to provide travelers heading to the Caribbean a unique opportunity. Instead of just visiting one island destination, guests can enjoy a multi-island experience– relaxing on […]
The Perfect Caribbean Smoothie Recipe
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Have you ever stopped and taken stock of just how many National Food Holidays there are? Take for instance, in June alone, there are more than 50 listed food holidays celebrated either monthly, weekly or […]
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Expanding to Mexico
Set along the coastline of San José del Cabo with views of the Sea of Cortez, Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will make its debut in early 2018. This opening marks the fourth resort in the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, and the […]
The State of the Caribbean Cruise Industry
The cruise industry isn’t slowing down — whether it’s a host of small-ship lines ramping up stops to Cuba or the entry of new players like Virgin Voyages. But what’s next for the Caribbean, a market where, by recent estimates, the […]
Five Secret Caribbean Food Hotspots
We’ve long hailed the wonders of the Caribbean’s gastronomic scene, and in many ways it’s never been better, with culinary capitals in places like St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Anguilla, to name a few. But there are so many more […]
In Martinique, In the Footsteps of Amerindians
A journey into the history of Martinique By Sébastien Perrot-Minnot, PhD CJ Contributor It does not take a visitor long to realize that Martinique, “the Island of Flowers” as it is popularly known, is a land gorged with history. He discovers, […]
Prince Harry Begins Caribbean Trip in Antigua
Prince Harry arrived in Antigua on Sunday to begin his official visit to the Caribbean. Prince Henry of Wales will be on hand to celebrate the 35th anniversary of independence for Antigua and Barbuda, along with the 50th anniversary of […]
Transforming the Caribbean’s Financial Ecosystems
Why this island celebrated fintech By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor It is a truism that the global financial ecosystems are experiencing an unprecedented period of technological transformation and disruptive innovation of digitizing money, monetizing data, and virtualizing experiences. Digital currencies, […]
Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China
Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny Hon Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. […]
Improving the Caribbean Air Transport System
New perspectives on improving Caribbean air travel By Ralph J. Blanchard Op-Ed Contributor Depending on how one choses to define the region, the groupings of islands represented under the “Caribbean” designation can range in population anywhere from over 40 million inhabitants […]
The Caribbean Needs Better Air Transport
A petition for better intra-regional Caribbean Air Transport By Kareem Yarde CJ Contributor While the air transport industry is complex, the challenges in the region are not insurmountable; many of the solutions are there to be implemented. Unfortunately however, often […]
Viking Ocean Cruises Reveals New Caribbean Itineraries
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises has announced the addition of ten new itineraries for its 2017 and 2018 sailings. Among the more than 30 new ports of call Viking is adding to its itineraries are several located throughout […]
Princess Cruises Announces New Caribbean Itineraries
Thinking of heading on a Princess cruise to the Caribbean next year? The company has announced its new 2017-2018 Americas cruise calendar, including sailings to the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and Mexico. The portfolio of itineraries ranges from three to […]
In Statia, A Taste of Culture
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation and the St. Eustatius Business Association will be hosting the first Statia Taste of the Cultures event on May 26. The event is billed as a cross-cultural community experience […]
Why Atlantis Just Partnered With Caesars
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas is partnering with Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The hospitality and gaming companies will collaborate to offer Atlantis’ experience to members of the gaming industry’s premier loyalty program, Caesars […]
One of the Caribbean’s Best Rum Companies Has Been Sold
One of the Caribbean’s best distilleries has a new owner. The St Lucia Distillers group of companies has been acquired by Martinique-based Group Bernard Hayot, which owns two of Martinique’s top rum distilleries: Rhum Clement and Rhum JM. “The acquisition […]
Countdown to the Vote for a Caribbean Media Mega-Merger
Set-Up for a Showdown By Dr Marcia Forbes CJ Contributor The excited anticipation of the vote-count felt somewhat like national general elections in Jamaica. Would media entities RJR/Gleaner win out in their thrust to merge by securing the 75% shareholder […]
How These Caribbean Marinas are Serving Their Communities
A new initiative IGY Marinas is launching a new community service initiative in 2016. The project, “Inspire Giving through You” will focus on community-based endeavors at the very destinations and communities where the company operates its marinas. “As an important […]
How Caribbean Countries Are Getting Creative About Conservation
Protecting our shared earth is everyone’s responsibility, but many of the Caribbean islands are at risk due to the threats of climate change and sea level rise. Determined to make a big conservation impact in the Eastern Caribbean, The Nature […]
A New Culinary Partnership at St Barth’s Le Sereno
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Barth hotel Le Sereno is announcing a new partnership with London restaurateur Guiliano Lotto. Known for his contributions to the London culinary scene (The Arts Club, La Petite Maison, Il Barette, and more), Lotto […]
There’s a Major New Caribbean Rum Shop at This Airport
A big new rum portal By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a major new rum shop in the Caribbean — and it’s inside an airport. The duty free area at Barbados’ Grantley International Airport has opened a new “Caribbean Rum […]
How to Move to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
It’s a dream for many — picking up and moving to the Caribbean. And every year, many people do just that. Of course, moving to any island has its own benefits and challenges — and we’re here to help. Our new […]
Transforming Caribbean Futures
Innovation and the Caribbean future By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor With the search and surge of silicon beaches and start-ups across small island states of the Caribbean, the imperative for innovation is prominently featured in regional and national visions for […]
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