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In Jamaica, the Caribbean’s Ultimate Swim-Up Suites

What is a “rondoval”? The dictionary description of the word this marketing term comes from is “rondavel,” a round Southern African building with a peaked roof. But at the Sandals South Coast resort in Jamaica, it might just be called […]

Turks and Caicos’ Ports of Call Resort Completes Renovation

The Ports of Call resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos has completed what the property is calling a “major” renovation, Caribbean Journal has learned. The upgrade project includes new tiling across the halls, room and suites; new corridor entrances and […]

A Leading US Virgin Islands Hotel Is For Sale

The leading boutique hotel in St Croix, US Virgin Islands is for sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Fred, the new boutique hotel that’s brought a major injection of energy into Frederiksted, St Croix, has been listed for sale […]

On the Trail of James Bond in the Caribbean, From Jamaica to Nassau

Ever since Ursula Andress took her sensuous stroll out of the surf at Dunn’s River Falls in 1962’s Dr. No, there’s been a love affair between the James Bond movies and the Caribbean. And the sultry relationship continues right through […]

Sandals to Eliminate Styrofoam at Caribbean Resorts

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals Resorts is planning to eliminate all styrofoam from its 19 Sandals and Beaches-branded resorts across the Caribbean, the company announced this week. The company said the elimination of styrofoam was particularly important in the […]

Norwegian Completes Transformations of Three Cruise Ships

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line has completed the refurbishments of three of its cruise ships, the company announced this week. The company has completed bow-to-stern enhancements on Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Breakaway. The upgrades are […]

Aruba Marriott Completes Room Upgrades

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has completed a series of upgrades to the property, including soft renovations of all 411 guest rooms. The changes included renovations to the resort’s Ruth’s Chris steakhouse,; a […]

Rum Journal: Celebrating Hemingway, Papa’s Pilar Opens Key West Distillery

BY ALEXANDER BRITELL The sun burned and then the doors opened and the rum began to flow, in the way only rum can on a hot afternoon. In an old grey building on Simonton Street in this island corner 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 […]

Five Fun Things to Do in Punta Cana

There’s more to Punta Cana than palm trees and Presidentes. The east-coast Dominican Republic resort town has plenty of attractions beyond the confines of your hotel, and you’re missing out if you don’t rouse yourself from your chaise to sample […]

A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Nassau

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, a $28 million investment project by Warwick International Hotels, is set to welcome guests this summer. The 12-floor, 244-room Bahamas all inclusive has been designed to provide adult guests with a “modern, […]

This Hotel in Puerto Rico Is For Sale

Another Caribbean hotel is on the block. The Lazy Parrott Inn in Rincon Puerto Rico is for sale, and its price has been reduced to $3.25 million, according to Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty, which has the listing on the […]

In Punta Cana, The History of a T-Shirt

A hot-ticket item By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A T-shirt is a T-shirt is a T-shirt, right? Not at Club Med Punta Cana, where one particular type of T-shirt is a souvenir more prized than a bottle of Brugal […]

Rum Journal: An Old Rhum From Tartane

Above: the Hardy boutique in Tartane (all photos by CJ) THE RHUM of Tartane is not known much beyond Tartane. Nor, for that matter, is Tartane. This little seaside town on the Atlantic coast of Martinique has a tiny collection […]

Five Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Beyond all those white-sand beaches, rummy cocktails and duty-free shopping is a side of the Caribbean you probably didn’t know exists. Browse these unexpected island activities then tear yourself away from the sand for […]

One Caribbean Island, 11 Rum Distilleries

It’s the rum capital of the Caribbean — at least if you go by the number of distilleries. The French Caribbean island of Martinique has a whopping 11 distilleries, with even more rum brands, each producing the department’s signature rhum […]

The Most Serene Spot in Statia

Above: Mazinga on the Bay (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST EUSTATIUS — It was toward the end of a long afternoon, that hour in the Caribbean when the sun hasn’t yet made up its mind on when […]

Grand Cayman’s Haven For Local Art

Above: Pure Art Gallery and Gifts in Grand Cayman By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’re looking for local art and craft on Grand Cayman, don’t limit yourself to your hotel gift shop or the stores on the main […]

Nevis’ Paradise Beach Project in “Final Phase” of Renovations

Above: Paradise Beach Nevis (Photo: NIA) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Paradise Beach Nevis resort project is in the “final phase” of its renovations, according to the Nevis Island Administration. The resort-style villa complex, formerly known as Villa Paradisio, […]

Long Bay Beach Club Readies For Relaunch in Tortola

Above: the new Long Bay Beach Club By the Caribbean Journal staff The former Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas in Tortola is set to reopen on Saturday as the new Long Bay Beach Club, Elite Island Resorts announced Thursday. […]

Rum Journal: Great Rum Distilleries to Visit in the Caribbean

It’s our favourite kind of tourism, and something we hope will continue to grow: rum tourism. The pride of the Caribbean, rum (and rhum) tells the story of the region, from the bad times to the good. And there’s no […]

Interview with British Virgin Islands Tourism Director Sharon Flax-Mars

Above: BVI By Alexander Britell The British Virgin Islands received approximately 302,647 tourist arrivals in 2012, essentially unchanged from the previous year. Seeking to improve on those numbers, the BVI hired a new director of tourism, Sharon Flax-Mars, a 25-year […]

Op-Ed: Working Together to Promote the Caribbean Tourism Brand

By Richard Doumeng Op-Ed Contributor 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). It’s also a time of continuing challenges for tourism in the region. A prolonged state of economic uncertainty in the world. Airlift […]

Interview with Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin on Remaking Haiti’s Brand

By Alexander Britell Haiti’s tourism sector is beginning again. Two years since the earthquake, new hotels are beginning to pop up, new hospitality students are being trained and destinations like Jacmel are entering the consciousness of international travelers. While it’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 […]

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The Newest Adults-Only Resort in Curacao Comes With Its Own Village

If it takes a village to make a great vacation, you’ve come to the right place in Curacao’s Kura Botanica Hotel. A boutique property with 46 recently refreshed rooms, the “new” Kura Botanica was carved out of the former Hotel […]

Antigua and Barbuda’s New Training and Incentive Program for Travel Advisors

Antigua and Barbuda has launched a new landmark program specifically for travel advisors, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. The destination has created a new online specialist training program, along with a new rewards and incentives program for agents. The new […]

A New Way to Enjoy St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District

St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District is getting major new energy. Beginning May 28, Charlotte Amalie’s charming downtown will be open for shopping and dining until 8 PM every Friday night. In addition, the Main Street thoroughfare will become a pedestrian […]

Riu Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive in Jamaica