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5 Trending Food Destinations in the Caribbean

Sitting under a palapa at the water’s edge, dining on whole snapper glazed in unagi joined by a 2016 Astrid & Therese riesling, one begins to realize just how much the Caribbean culinary scene has changed in recent years. Because […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: High Up in Curacao

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Carina Mörzinger, who sent in this lovely shot Mount Christoffel on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

Jungle Bay, a Legendary Caribbean Eco-Resort, Is Back

By Alexander Britell For years, it was one of Dominica’s signature places to stay: a high-level eco resort on an island renowned for its unsurpassed natural beauty. And now, less than two years after the storms of 2017, the legendary […]

The Cayman Islands Has a New, High-Tech Boutique Hotel

By Alexander Britell What has quickly become one of the Caribbean’s hottest hotel markets has added another new property to its portfolio. The Cayman Islands has welcomed the debut of a new boutique hotel called Locale, Grand Cayman, a 42-room […]

A Legendary Reggae Festival Is Making a Comeback

By the Caribbean Journal staff Since it debuted in 1978, Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash was one of the world’s most legendary reggae festivals. And now it’s coming back. After a 12 year hiatus, the iconic music gathering, which has hosted stars […]

Tulum Is Airbnb’s Trending Caribbean New Year’s Destination

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Mexican hotspot of Tulum is Airbnb’s top trending destination for New Year’s Eve this year in the Caribbean, according to new data from the home-sharing giant. Tulum has seen 78 percent growth in bookings […]

Saint Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort Goes Independent

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Saint Lucia’s leading resorts has gone independent. The Marigot Bay Resort and Marina has announced that it is no longer associated with Capella Hotels and Resorts. The newly-independent property has recently joined Preferred […]

Turks and Caicos’ Rock House Reveals More Renderings

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Rock House residential hotel project in Turks and Caicos has revealed a new look at the soon-to-break-ground property on the north shore of Providenciales. The project, which is slated to break ground at […]

A High-Level Caribbean Hospitality Forum

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most important events on the Caribbean travel industry calendar is coming soon, with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s CHIEF forum set for June 22-24 in Miami. CHIEF, which stands for the […]

Expedia: These Four Caribbean Destinations Are Trending Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Four Caribbean destinations in the Caribbean are seeing particularly strong increases in interest for the holiday season, according to new data from the Expedia group. Punta Cana, San Juan, Montego Bay and Aruba have the […]

Bermuda Seeing Boom in Tourism Spending

By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Bermuda is seeing a boom in tourism spending so far in 2017, according to the latest data from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Bermuda, buoyed by its hosting of the America’s Cup sailing […]

China’s New $384 Million Highway Project in Jamaica

A huge new highway project is coming to the island of Jamaica. The Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project will entail the rehabilitation of the 110-kilometer roadway between Harbour View in Kingston and Port Antonio in Portland. It’s slated to launch […]

Rum Journal: A Rum Corner at the Bitter End Yacht Club

After a long day on the North Sound you need a good rum. But not just any rum will do. So you walk around the Windward Mark Bar and find the rum corner. This is the home of rum at […]

Bookings Open for Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam in the Caribbean

Bookings are now open for the first voyage and 2018-2019 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America’s new ms Nieuw Statendam cruise ship. The ship, due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, will be the second “Pinnacle” class ship in Holland […]

Air Canada Adding High-Speed Internet on Rouge Flights

Air Canada is adding high-speed internet on its Air Canada Rouge leisure airline, the company announced. The high-speed satellite service is already being offered on its Airbus A319 aircraft, with customers now having the ability to access the fastest internet […]

Interval, Oyster Bay Extend Agreement

Vacation services giant Interval International has extended its longstanding agreement with St. Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort. Under the terms of the exclusive, multi-year agreement, Interval will keep providing membership and vacation exchange services for the resort’s vacation ownership base. […]

Tiger Woods to Highlight New Residential Resort Project in Eleuthera

Tiger Woods is highlighting a major new resort project on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The new Jack’s Bay project is the brainchild of Jack’s Bay Developers, Beacon Land Development and Woods’ TGR Design. It will include the […]

Goo Goo Dolls to Highlight St. Kitts Music Festival

Goo Goo Dolls to Highlight St. Kitts Music Festival The Goo Goo Dolls will be performing at the 21st annual St. Kitts Music Festival this summer. The festival, which will take place June 22-24, will see performers including Jah Cure, […]

Jamaica Has High Hopes for Luxury Hotel Sector

Jamaica is looking to get a boost in the luxury market, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett. The Minister said he had been seeing new interest from luxury hotel investors — following n agreement with the Excellence Group to build […]

How to Experience Cuba with Peggy Goldman’s Friendly Planet

When Peggy Goldman fell into a chance 36 years ago to organize a journey to Israel for 200 Holocaust survivors, her lack of experience in the industry didn’t deter her ambition to transform lives through the power of travel. That […]

Lands’ End, Delta Partnering on Zac Posen Uniforms

Delta is upping its uniform game in a big way. The carrier has announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Lands’ End to produce its new Zac Posen-designed uniforms. The uniforms, which will be used by around 60,000 Delta employees worldwide, […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: High Above Puerto Plata

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Evelyn Hardy, who sent in this wonderful shot from a cable car ride high above Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]

The Latest Caribbean Shopping Trends

Taking a look at shopping, retail the latest Caribbean Shopping trends for cruise visitors By Bill Panoff Op-Ed Contributor Shopping and retail in the Caribbean cruise industry have developed and grown tremendously over the years. As the cruise and travel industries evolve […]

A Jamaican Jazz Legend in Hollywood

Jamaica’s legendary jazz great Monty Alexander will return to the stage with Grammy-winning bassist John Clayton and renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton to commemorate the trio’s 40th anniversary reunion. The event is set for Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood, California […]

Wyclef Jean to Highlight Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival

The Caribbean’s top creole music festival is at it again this year, with a high-powered slate of performers on the agenda. The list includes everyone from Wyclef Jean and T-Mickey to Akon and Dede Saint Prix. This year will be […]

Jamaica’s Growth Agenda

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Jamaica’s government has placed growth at the front of its priorities. Since political independence, in 1962, we have only seen growth of any significance in the period 1962 to 1972, and then about three years […]

How to Spend Your Next St Maarten Vacation With Chefs

An all-inclusive vacation with a gourmet twist. That’s the offer from St Maarten’s Sonesta Ocean Point resort, which is hosting a new gastronomic experience on May 24-206. The “A Chefs Night” package includes culinary creations and events with some of […]

At This Caribbean Hotel, High-Tech Sun Protection

High-fashion, high SPF By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Slapping on sunscreen and wearing a wide-brimmed hat are two time-tested strategies for protecting yourself from the sun. But now one Puerto Rico resort is partnering with a tech company to […]

From Antigua to Saint Lucia to St Kitts, This Caribbean Airline Is Growing