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How to Buy a Home in the Bahamas

If you’re looking to move to an island in the Caribbean, there is so much to think about, from the environment to the cost of living to the culture. And those are factors that can be vastly different from island […]

Seven Reasons to Retire in the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya, Mexico¹s stunning Caribbean coastline, is one of the top destinations for foreigners to find their happily ever after — and it’s one of the region’s top retirement destinations. To learn more, Caribbean Journal talked to Riviera Maya Property […]

New Antigua Adults-Only Resort Planning October Grand Opening

The new Pineapple Beach Club adults-only all-inclusive resort in Antigua is planning a Oct. 1 grand opening. The debut will follow a month-long renovation project that will include upgrades to the property’s guest rooms, grounds, facilities, equipment and ovreall operations. […]

Your Next Bahamian Rum Punch Recipe Is From Eleuthera

Set upon the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, French Leave Resort overlooks a paradise of pink sand. To accompany the view, the resort’s restaurant, 1648 Bar & Grille, offers a signature rum punch that’s as laid back as the tropics. Here’s […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns

It isn’t always easy to find a great beach town in the Caribbean. That’s because many of the best beaches are free of people and development and many great towns are more strategically placed on harbors or the like. But […]

Antigua’s Pineapple Beach Club Is Now Open

The Caribbean’s newest all-inclusive has opened its doors in Antigua. The Pineapple Beach Club is Antigua’s new adults-only all-inclusive, set on a quarter-mile arc of white-sand beach on Long Bay in Antigua. The resort, set at the former Grand Pineapple […]

5 Caribbean Beaches You Should Try Right Now

We all travel to the Caribbean for different reasons. Often, it’s for a certain hotel, or a certain island, or a certain kind of getaway. But why not make your next decision based on a beach? We’ve made no secret […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches to Move To

We’ve all had that feeling on one Caribbean trip or another — “what if we don’t go back?” But this is one step further — moving to the Caribbean and living right on the beach, living steps or a short distance […]

The Best Caribbean Destination Weddings

It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and it’s one of the most significant economic contributors to Caribbean tourism: weddings. The Caribbean is the most romantic place in the world, and it’s the dream location for a destination […]

The Best Caribbean Islands to Live On

Packing up and heading out for a Caribbean island. It’s the dream for so many of us. But what if you actually did it? We’re here to help with inspiration. Whether you’re looking for a an island high on quiet, […]

The New Caribbean in Condado

Above: The Condado neighbourhood of Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — I didn’t plan on being here, with the Buddha and the duck croquetas. I’m having dinner joined by a small Buddha statue, eating duck croquettes […]

10 Gourmet Caribbean Beach Bars

A rum punch and a magret de canard? Yes, you can find them together in the Caribbean. Sure, there are great beach bars all across the Caribbean. But at certain sandy outposts in the Caribbean, you can find something more: […]

The Caribbean’s Best Boutique Hotels

What makes a boutique hotel … boutique? Is boutique just another word for a small hotel? Is a boutique hotel a small hotel with an upscale image, a unique design or a special theme? There are so many special small hotels […]

The 25 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit Right Now

Sometimes a Caribbean all-inclusive resort is exactly what you need. Or, in the case of an extreme winter, exactly what the doctor ordered: sun-drenched beaches, no wallets, no stress, no schedules and plenty of space to wind down … or […]

Rum Journal: Your Own Private Beach Bar in Dominica

ROSEAU — YOU MIGHT pass by it 99 times out of 100. It’s just a few minutes outside of Roseau on the road toward Scotts Head, tucked in a quiet alley. But the quiet “The Pirates Bar” in Dominica is […]

Eight Special Small Inns in Jamaica

Far away from the large resorts and expansive all-inclusives, there is another Jamaica. It’s quiet, laid back and unique in the Caribbean. The best way to experience it is as some of the island’s charming small hotels, which are spread […]

10 Great Marinas in the Bahamas

IMAGINE this scenario: your long-lost uncle has passed away and left you a yacht and 3 million dollars! But the will states you must cruise the Caribbean for at least 2-years…think about it! Where do you start? Which way to […]

EFM Hospitality’s John Murphy on Tobago, Haiti and Caribbean Tourism

Above: the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort By Alexander Britell PARADISE ISLAND — The Caribbean tourism sector is starting to rebound — with improved hotel occupancy and arrivals, despite increased competition from markets around the world. EFM Hospitality Solutions has been […]

Op-Ed: Cayman Islands Attorney General Samuel Bulgin on Ethics in Public Life

Ethics, Integrity and Accountability in Public Life By Hon. Samuel Bulgin, QC, JP Caribbean island nations are no longer solely laid back retreats for those seeking sun, sand and sea. We are world-ranked financial centres, and our tourism industries demand […]

Inspirato’s Brian Corbett on Caribbean Travel and the Promise of Anguilla

Sheriva in Anguilla By Alexander Britell Luxury destination club Inspirato was founded in part by brothers Brent and Brad Handler, who also started Exclusive Resorts, the ultra high-end vacation club. The company is now in nine cities in the Americas […]

From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and […]

The Cayman Islands Is Planning a New Boutique Cruise Destination

Set 90 miles from the Cayman Islands’ tourism hub in Grand Cayman, a new cruise destination could soon be emerging in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands is planning to develop a cruise pier on the island of Cayman Brac, Caribbean […]

St Thomas’ New Beach Resort Has a Private-Island Feel

The Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort is about the closest you can get to a private island atmosphere without ever having to leave St. Thomas. Partly that’s a function of geography: located at the foot of a massive cliff guarding […]

Why Grenada Is a New Caribbean Luxury Hotspot

From its world-renowned chocolate to its pristine beaches to a region-leading focus on sustainability, Grenada is as fascinating and unique as destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean. But in the last few years, the lush Eastern Caribberan island has […]

Aruba’s Best Boutique Hotel Is Becoming an Adults-Only Retreat

The beloved Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba is making a major change beginning next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Palm Beach-area hotel is officially becoming an adults-only retreat beginning Jan. 1, 2025. “The decision to cater exclusively to adults […]

Your Own Private Island in The Bahamas for $400K

The Bahamas has, unsurprisingly, remained the top private-island market in the wider Caribbean since the pandemic, as more and more investors look for the security and sanctuary that only private islands that can provide. To access this content, subscribe now. […]

When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World

Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]

The Pink Palm Is the Best Boutique Hotel in St Thomas, USVI

Most visitors who make the trip to St Thomas find their way at least once to downtown Charlotte Amalie, with its enviable shopping and broad array of restaurants. Far fewer, though, ever stay in Charlotte Amalie overnight. But St Thomas’ […]

Ultra-Luxe Antigua Real Estate Is Heating Up