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Grand Cayman Is Getting a New Residential Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new luxury residential resort project is coming to Grand Cayman. It’s called the Dolphin Point Club, and the new luxe development will set at the edge of Cayman’s world-famous Seven Mile Beach. Dolphin […]
An Underwater Photography School in Saint Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Ever want to improve your underwater photography? Here’s your chance. Anse Chastanet and Scuba Saint Lucia are co-hosting specialty underwater photography weeks this year. Through a series of seminars and dives, divers can learn how […]
The Bahamas’ Ultimate Adventure Hotel
By Guy Britton The Andros Barrier Reef is one of the longest barrier reefs on earth. Another mile offshore the reef meets a wall that drops to a depth of 6,000 feet. Here on Andros, you quickly realize that there […]
VIDEO: Discovering the New Dominica
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton DOMINICA – It’s the brightest hour of the late afternoon and everyone is in the water, looking out at stunning green mountains and blue sea. We’re all at the new infinity pool at the Fort […]
Marriott to Open First Branded Property in Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff A Marriott-branded hotel is coming to the surging Caribbean tourism destination of Belize. ECI Development has announced plans to bring Marriott Hotels’ signature brand to Belize with a 203-unit hotel on popular Ambergris Caye. The […]
Bonaire’s Belmar Completes Renovation Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Bonaire resort has completed what the property is calling an “extensive” renovation project. The Bonaire apartment-resort saw a six-month renovation that included upgrades to the property’s front desk and dive shop, […]
The Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the Caribbean
Some scuba diving destinations are legendary. Others are known for one thing or another: spectacular reefs, wrecks, whales, sharks, walls or cenotes. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have it all. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have the perfect […]
5 Caribbean Resorts With Unlimited Diving
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’re a diver, the Caribbean’s your go-to destination, with hundreds of fish-filled, coral-crusted dive spots to capture your attention. But paying a la carte for your underwater adventures can get pricey, and all […]
The 10 Best Bonaire Hotels
The tiny Dutch-Caribbean territory of Bonaire is big with divers, who flock to its fish-filled waters, thriving coral reefs and 89 dive sites. And there’s plenty for landlubbers to enjoy as well (see our recommendations, here). But whether you dive […]
A New Way to See the Cancun Underwater Museum
There’s a new way to see the Cancun Underwater Museum. NIZUC Resort and Spa is offering complimentary boat trips to Cancun’s Museo Sabacuático de Arte, as part of its NIZUC Life program. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the […]
The Best Curaçao Hotels
With more than 30 beaches; a location just beyond the hurricane belt; and a fascinating Dutch-influenced heritage, Curaçao is a must for travelers in search Caribbean with a serving of culture on the side. But it’s so much more than […]
Dominica “Open For Business”
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica is “open for business” and ready to welcome visitors to its shores, according to the country’s Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Robert Tonge. This announcement came at a recent press briefing in which […]
Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall
Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. […]
9 Ways to Enjoy Bonaire By Land
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor BONAIRE — With a whopping 89 dive sites, 350 species of fish, and 57 types of coral, Bonaire is a bonafide diver’s paradise. But you don’t have to go deep to appreciate it. Here […]
The Best Caribbean Diving Destinations
Yes, the Caribbean has the best diving in the world. And while you can find a great place to dive almost anywhere in the region, some places have those extra-special qualities, the right combination of water, access and wildlife — not […]
As World “Gets Bigger,” Caribbean Diving Industry Takes Advantage
Above: Bonaire (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ORLANDO — Keith Sahm is the general manager at the Sunset House in Grand Cayman, and he’s seen the ups and downs of the Caribbean diving industry, which, like the rest […]
Diving and Snorkeling in Dominica
Above: Champagne Reef By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s that moment, when you feel the geothermally-induced bubbles tickling your feet, that you come to the conclusion that Dominica is not exactly your average Caribbean island. Of course, whether you’re diving […]
Five Fun Things to Do In (or On) the Water in Bonaire
Bonaire is a Caribbean oasis — small, calm and charming. Just a bit north of Venezuela, the Dutch Caribbean island has far more things to do than you’d expect on an island of just about 16,000 people. Of course, here, the […]
Exploring Bonaire’s Frontier
Above: Washington Slagbaai National Park (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell BONAIRE —THE TOWERING ROCK formations, cacti and unfamiliar terrain may suggest otherwise, but the northwestern corner of Bonaire is very much in the Caribbean. This is the Caribbean’s […]
Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors
Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Big Diving Event Is Back
The British Virgin Islands’ beloved diving event is back this summer with the return of BVI Wreck Week. The weeklong celebration organized by the BVI Scuba Organization focuses on the myriad wrecks and “art reefs” that dot the undersea landscape […]
This Former Caribbean Rockefeller Resort Is for Sale
In 1986, Laurance Rockefeller, the founder of Rock Resorts, developed 27 acres of prime beachfront land into what was for decades one of the sought after places to stay in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal […]
American Airlines Just Relaunched This Nonstop Caribbean Route
Volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, UNESCO world heritage sites. The French Caribbean island of Martinique is one of the most diverse and fascinating destinations in the wider Caribbean . And did we mention its also home to the best rum it the […]
Why Real Estate Buyers Are Flocking to Eleuthera
There’s an abundance of investment opportunities that can be found on the Bahamas’ Out Islands, but some real estate agents said Eleuthera tops the list. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […]
The Best Boutique Hotels in Belize
Small but mighty, Belize packs everything from Mayan ruins smothered in dense jungle to idyllic Caribbean islands, each home to boutique hotels that put guests in direct touch with the country’s vast natural beauty. We’ve scoured Belize’s beaches, cays, rivers, […]
From Jamaica to St Thomas, Following the Trail of Caribbean Pirates
With all proper deference to Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, there’s a far richer (and bloodier) vein of real pirate history and lore running through the islands of the Caribbean. And while some of it […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Big Diving Festival Is Back
A new diving festival is coming back to the British Virgin Islands early next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Wreck Week, and it will run from Feb. 12-18. The weeklong diving event was created to “generate interest and […]
On This Caribbean Island, You Can Live on the Beach for Less
By Joe Pike To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log In to […]
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