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The 6 Best Punta Cana Resorts for Luxe Vacations

Long gone are the days where the Dominican Republic was known only for inexpensive all-inclusive getaways: today the Dominican Republic can match any other destination in the Caribbean for the quality and variety of its luxe hotels, many of which […]

Antigua Is the Next Caribbean Cruise Powerhouse

Antigua and Barbuda may be breaking tourism records for stopover arrivals — but it’s also quietly becoming a major new Caribbean cruise power. The Eastern Caribbean destination, which now has a partnership with Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise […]

Jack Nicklaus’ New Residence Club Is Coming to The Bahamas

Legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus has launched a new residence club, and its first phase will include several locations in The Bahamas. Nicklaus, who designed Nassau’s Royal Blue golf club at the Baha Mar, will have two locations […]

Punta Cana Is Getting a New Casino Resort

A new casino resort destination is coming to Punta Cana, the most popular tourism destination in the Dominican Republic. Serenade Caribbean Hotels has announced plans to open a 603-room all-inclusive casino resort (yes, there will be swim-out rooms as an […]

Windstar Cruises Continues $250M Fleet Upgrade

By the Caribbean Journal staff Windstar Cruises has announced the cutting of the first steel on the transformation project of its MS Star Legend cruise ship. The company is redesigning and upgrading the ship as part of a $250 million […]

Marriott Is Launching Luxury Villa Rentals in the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff The world’s biggest hotel company is getting into the home sharing business. In a move that enters Marriott in a market dominated by home sharing giant Airbnb, the company has launched a new “Homes & […]

Celebrity Edge Arrives at Port Everglades

By the Caribbean Journal staff What just might be the most anticipated cruise ship of 2018 has officially arrived at its new homeport in Florida. Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Edge ship has arrived at Port Everglades’ Terminal 25 following its […]

Hyatt to Open Andaz Hotel in Turks and Caicos

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt is planning a major new hotel in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The company has announced plans to debut the Andaz Turks and Caicos at Grace Bay in 2021. The project, which will be […]

Barbados’ Cobblers Cove Gets An Upgrade

By the Caribbean Journal staff Long one of the most effortlessly charming places to stay in Barbados, the island’s Cobblers Cove hotel has gotten a major upgrade. The property recently completed a three-year renovation and refurbishment that included upgrading all […]

Hilton Expands to Saint Lucia With New Harbor Club Hotel

By Alexander Britell Hilton’s rapid Caribbean expansion now includes the island of Saint Lucia. Hilton has announced the signing of the new Harbor Club hotel in Saint Lucia to its Curio Collection brand. The Harbor Club, which made its debut […]

A Sleek New Look at the St Kitts Marriott

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts’ biggest resort has unveiled a major new look. The St Kitts Marriott Resort has officially relaunched following a series of multimillion-dollar renovations. The property transformed all 389 of its rooms and its main […]

Ani Villas Comes to Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxe villa company Ani Villas has expanded its operations to the Dominican Republic. The company’s new Dominican Republic oustpost, called Ani Villas Dominicana, is a fully-staffed and serviced 14-bedroom estate set on its own peninsula. […]

Nigel Spence’s Recipe for Scotch Bonnet Salt

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As you may have read, multiple times I am sure, my favorite time of year is December, my favorite month of the year is August but my all time favorite weekend event of the year […]

Casas del XVI Expands in Santo Domingo

A boutique luxury boutique hotel has expanded in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone. The new Casa Antilliana is the latest boutique home by the Casas del XVI hotel in the storied old city of the Dominican Republic’s capital. […]

Harbour Island’s Sip Sip Is Coming to Atlantis

Atlantis Paradise Island is adding a famous Harbour Island eatery to its Cove luxury resort. Harbour Island’s Sip Sip eatery is coming to the Cove, featuring Chef Julie Lightbourn’s “Caribterranean” menu. “My husband and I dreamed of having a place […]

The New Oceanco Amara Superyacht Is a Floating Resort

The world’s newest superyacht concept is something rather special. Oceanco has released the designs for its new “Amara” 394-foot private yacht, and it’s basically a floating resort. The design was released at the Dubai International Boat Show. “In designing the exterior […]

Cap Maison Now Has Its Own Beer

St. Lucia’s Cap Maison hotel now has its own beer. The boutique luxury resort has partnered with local craft brewery Antillia Brewing Co. to create The Naked Fisherman St Lucia India Pale Ale. The beer, which uses local ingredients, will […]

Antigua and Barbuda Bullish on Cruise Sector

Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its cruise sector. Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael says he is “very encouraged” about the future of the country’s cruise sector, following a visit to cruise line offices in South Florida. Last […]

Jamaica to Host Major UNWTO Conference

Jamaica has agreed host the 2017 to host a major conference to commemorate the 2017 United Nations World Tourism Organization’s UNWTO International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The event, which is a collaborative effort between the Government of […]

Annie Potts Wrote a Caribbean Children’s Book

With Black Friday behind us, the 2016 holiday shopping season has officially started, which means we’re actively looking for Caribbean-inspired gifts for our stockings. One that caught our eye: This charming children’s book, “Kemarley of Anguilla.” Written by actress and […]

Ritz-Carlton Looks to Offer the “Real Cayman”

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has introduced several “Real Cayman” offerings to its locally-inspired resort experience. The first of these, now being offered at the Ritz-Carlton Culinary Studio, offers insights into true Caymanian cuisine in a special workshop called The Cayman […]

Fishing for FinTech in the Caribbean

A new look at FinTech in the Caribbean By Ryan R. Peterson CJ Contributor Fishing is one of the core livelihoods in the Caribbean; a tradition that has transcended the test of times and transformations across many generations and islands. […]

Air France Taps Michelin-Star Chefs for Premium Cabins

Air France is improving its already-top-level cuisine in business and first class. The carrier has announced that it will be offering new dishes designed by Michelin-starred chefs Regis Marcon and Guy Martin in La Premiere and business class, respectively for […]

Why Aruba Just Banned Plastic Bags

A major environmental push in Aruba By Juliet D. Carvalhal Op-Ed Contributor At a beach cleanup in 2014 where I hosted a few teenage students from the environmental club I was volunteering to coach, I asked them a few questions […]

This Caribbean Hotel Now Has Wellness Concierges

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The typical hotel concierge can get you theater tickets; score reservations at the hottest restaurant; and send your pants out to be pressed. But can they devise a comprehensive wellness program that includes strength […]

Virgin Gorda’s Oil Nut Bay Is Expanding

The Oil Nut Bay luxury development on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is expanding. The real estate community has announced that it is designing and building new move-in ready villas on several lots. Multiple spec homes are already […]

The Art of Caribbean Design

By Stephanie Tyler CJ Contributor When people envision the Caribbean, they think of nature at its best—sparkling waters, white sand beaches, lush tropical forests, and sunny weather for days. Whether venturing off to a resort suite or luxurious vacation home, […]

Caribbean Tech Community Gathers in Montego Bay

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor MONTEGO BAY—Anyone interested in the development of the Internet in Caribbean may have already heard of CaribNOG, the Caribbean Network Operators Group. Over the past decade, this volunteer-based community of computer engineers has grown into a formidable influencer in […]

Turks and Caicos Is Predicting Record-Breaking Arrivals