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The Moorings Has a New-Look Base in Tortola
Leading charter yacht company The Moorings has unveiled a new-look base in Tortola, the home of nearly 300 of its ships. That includes a new Moorings Market, the product of years of work, with a new full-service provisioning experience, fresh […]
Marriott Just Opened This Long-Awaited Resort in St Thomas
It might be the most remarkable thing about the US Virgin Islands’ booming tourism industry in the years since the onset of the pandemic: the destination has been having all of this success without its largest resort. That is finally […]
The Marriott Cancun Resort Is Becoming an All-Inclusive
One of Cancun’s premier resort has closed to begin a dramatic transformation process, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Marriott Cancun recently shuttered to undertake what the company calls a “major renovation.” When it reopens at the height of the […]
Frontier Kicks Off New Dominican Republic Flights as Santo Domingo Heats Up
While most travelers to the Dominican Republic tend to focus on the all-inclusive hotspot of Punta Cana, the country’s capital has quietly become a new Caribbean hotspot. Yes, Santo Domingo, home to one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating historic areas, […]
A New Culinary Hotspot in Turks and Caicos
A new culinary destination has opened its doors in Turks and Caicos: Marine Room, a Mediterranean-inspired concept that is the first phase of the new Bight Hotel. Marine Room is the brainchild of developer EA Group, led by Executive Chef […]
The Best Rum Bar (And Best Pizza) in St John
They call it the Rum With a View. It’s a mix of Lovango sorrel rum, elderflowers, passion fruit agave, lemon and egg white. It’s the kind of colorful, creative, funky cocktail that exemplifies what we all love about St John. […]
The Caribbean’s Best New Cocktail Bar Is in The Bahamas
Lisa carefully places tiny purple flowers on the top layer of ice in a Big Major Smash She slides over the drink, served with jeweled ice inside a pink porcelain pig, a new twist on’ iconic Goombay Smash cocktail. It […]
St Kitts Is the New Epicenter of the Caribbean Farm-to-Table Movement
My spoon is a coconut shell. My bowl is a gourd. Lunch today is a soup of ground provisions, lentils and peas in a coconut milk broth, a vibrant taste of St Kitts. And it’s grown, prepared and served within […]
Rum Journal: From the Dominican Republic, a Rum for Jose Marti
If you’re a fan of rum from the Dominican Republic, you know Oliver & Oliver. The family-owned boutique rummaker produces a diverse range of Dominican brands: you might be familiar with rums like Opthimus or Rum Punta Cana — these are […]
In the Riviera Maya, a New Kind of Wellness Vacation
There’s a new way to take a wellness vacation in the Riviera Maya. The Andaz Mayakoba luxury resort has debuted a broad new wellness offering, from new spa itineraries to health cuisine. Recently introduced options for guests’ health-focused itineraries […]
When George Washington Moved to Barbados
A quarter century before he was catching Hessians in Trenton, George Washington was catching sharks in the middle of the Atlantic. When his brother Lawrence fell into ill health, the thought was that the tropical climes of an island at […]
What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?
Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]
Cancun’s Newest All-Inclusive Has Opened Its Spa
The newest all-inclusive resort in Cancun’s Hotel Zone has officially debuted its highly-anticipated new spa. The Alea Spa at the Royal Uno All-Inclusive Resort has a guided hydrotherapy circuit and a diverse treatment menu including massages, luxury facials and body […]
There’s a Hot New Cocktail Bar on Paradise Island in The Bahamas
There’s a hip new cocktail bar on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. It’s called The Dilly Club Cafe and Bar, and it’s a specialty coffeehouse that moonlights as a high-level mixology destination. By night, the Club has an extensive menu […]
Nevis’ Mango Festival Is Back
The Caribbean’s only mango-focused festival is making its return this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Nevis Mango Festival is back in 2023, running June 30-July 2, 2023, Nevis tourism officials confirmed. It’s “the sweetest festival around, where mangoes are […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Beach Lodge in St Martin
It’s one of the most iconic beach bars in all of the Caribbean: Karibuni, the legendary bar and restaurant on the sandy sliver of Pinel Island, just off the coast of French St Martin. Accessed only by a short ride […]
This Is The Best Rum Punch in the Caribbean
It comes in an unassuming plastic cup, small or large, depending on your appetite for risk. If you’re lucky, it will be delivered by the man himself: Sunshine, the proprietor of the Nevisian beach bar that bears his name. He […]
Rum Journal: A Caribbean Rum With a Legacy
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade since Papa’s Pilar first arrived on the scene. It came with a wonderful story: a sense of adventure, the Hemingway legend, a smart and fun bottle design modeled on a World […]
St Maarten Forecasting 1 Million Cruise Passengers
Port St. Maarten Group is forecasting one million cruise passengers to visit the island from November 2022 through April 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned. The high season forecast arrivals are tied to the occupancy levels of cruise ships stabilizing overthe […]
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to Homeport in St Maarten
The inaugural season of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in the Caribbean will feature heavily in St Maarten. Ritz-Carlton’s new ultra-luxe cruise line will include significant home-porting for its Evrima ship out of Port St Maarten for the 2022-2023 cruise season. […]
British Airways Is Launching Its First-Ever Flights to Aruba
British Airways is headed for the Dutch Caribbean. The British flag carrier is adding its first-ever service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba next spring. Beginning in March 2023, British Airways will be operating twice-weekly flights out of London […]
9 Caribbean Rainforest Resorts to Try Right Now
Nearly every island in the Caribbean is ringed with beautiful beaches, but there’s more to a Caribbean vacation than sun and sand. Just inland from the coast on many islands you’ll find steep-sided mountains carpeted in lush rainforest, a less […]
Rum Journal: A New Brugal from the Dominican Republic
While you may not realize it, the Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal the most popular rum brand within the Caribbean — that is, as a measure of consumption in the region. That’s not exactly a surprise, given that it’s the number […]
Dominican Republic Keeps Up Soaring Tourism Arrivals
Tourism arrivals continue to soar in the Dominican Republic, according to newly-released data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. In June, the country reported just under 645,000 visitors, the best June in the history of Dominican tourism. The total number […]
In Nevis, the Caribbean’s Only Mango Festival Is Back
An entire weekend dedicated to a single fruit? If you’ve ever tasted a mango from Nevis, you understand. The Eastern Caribbean island is celebrating the return of its signature culinary festival this summer, with the relaunch of the Nevis Mango […]
Aruba, Bahamas, USVI Leading Caribbean Tourism Renaissance
Aruba, The Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands are among the Caribbean destinations leading the region’s tourism renaissance. Indeed, the Caribbean’s tourism industry is bouncing back in a big way, with some destinations approaching or even exceeding record visitor arrival […]
A Tiny New Caribbean Adults-Only Hotel
Virgin Gorda has its share of traditional hotels, luxury resorts, beachside villas, and sailor’s havens, but an adults-only French country inn is definitely a first for the island — and the British Virgin Islands as a whole. The British and […]
A Sandals in the Dominican Republic?
Sandals Resorts International has a broad footprint across the wider Caribbean, from The Bahamas to the north to its soon-to-debut resort in Curacao. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive […]
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