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James Bond’s Caribbean Cottage

Searching for 007 at Half Moon, Jamaica By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY – This time there is a cigar, and there is rum. The soft burn of a Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill and some Blackwell, a Jamaican rum with […]

A Recipe for a Hemingway Daiquiri

The Hemingway Daiquiri – a twist on the classic cocktail of rum, lime juice and sugar – is the subject of some debate among the drink’s enthusiasts. The recipe commonly associated with the order of the “Hemingway Daiquiri” is actually that […]

St Maarten’s Classic Gelato Shop

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’ve never met a Caribbean ice cream shop I didn’t like: Devon House I Scream in Kingston, Jamaica; Ziouka Glaces in Martinique; Fresh Scoops in St. Thomas …I’ve loved them all, and even been […]

These are the 4 Things You Should Buy on a Trip to Bonaire

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor So you’ve dived and snorkeled, dined and seen the sights, and now it’s time to leave Bonaire. But before you jet off, make sure you take home a memento of the Dutch Caribbean isle. […]

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 […]

At Martinique’s La Pagerie, the Art of the Hotel Bar

Above: the “Tropical Cafe” bar at La Pagerie (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell TROIS ILETS —It was crowded in the lobby, with a pulsing biguine beat and a group of vibrant Creole dancers. When I first arrived at the, bright-white bar […]

In Curacao, Cactus for Lunch

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’ve eaten goat, tripe and ostrich in my travels but this is a first. As the Curaçao sun beats mercilessly down on our jeep pulled over on the arid north coast, tour guide Michel […]

Rum Journal: Cap Juluca’s Island Mix

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In Anguilla, the colors of Cap Juluca resort’s frozen cooler are inspired by those of the island itself: Yellow and orange for the sun; turquoise for the crystalline waters that surround it; and green […]

Caribbean Cigar: A Secret Cigar Lounge in Grand Bahama

Above: the Havana Cay cigar bar and lounge at the Grand Lucayan in Grand Bahama (All photos by CJ) By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor GRAND BAHAMA — Nestled in a quiet back corner of the resort’s Manor House, the Grand […]

Rum Journal: The Bob Marley

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor “Lively up yourself” with this multicolor Marley-inspired signature shot from Sandals and Beaches resorts. It’s super-easy to make and the flaming finale is guaranteed to get the party started! Ingredients ½ ounce grenadine ½ […]

Rum Journal: How to Make a Rum Punch, Anguilla Style

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Contributor No other cocktail screams “Caribbean!” louder than rum punch, and in this edition of Rum Journal, Anguilla’s CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa offers a quick and easy recipe that’ll transport you to the tiny tony […]

Rum Journal: A Cactus-Based Rum Cocktail From Bonaire

Above: the beach at the Harbour Village in Bonaire By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Bonaire’s kadushi cactus thrives in the Dutch-Caribbean territory’s arid climate, growing up to 30 feet tall. And since 2009 the night-blooming succulent has been used […]

Rum Journal: A Banana Cocktail From the Jamaica Inn

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We love the venerable Jamaica Inn for its chilled-out and elegant-yet-unstuffy vibe. But we love bartender Teddy, who’s been serving ‘em up for a whopping 50 years, even more. So today we’re featuring an […]

Rum Journal: A Reef Rum Punch From St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We can’t guarantee that – to borrow a phrase from Madonna – you’ll feel “like a virgin” after this cocktail. But you will feel in a Virgin Islands state of mind after a few […]

11 Rum Cocktails For St Patrick’s Day

Whether you’re in Dublin or Dominica, St Patrick’s Day is always a lot of fun. And since it will be effectively celebrated this weekend, we thought we’d offer some help, with a list of 11 great cocktails perfect for a […]

Rum Journal: How to Make a Rum Runner, Barbados Style

IT’S ONE of the most famous drinks (and, at one time, professions) in the Caribbean: the Rum Runner. But how do you make one? Recipes tend to vary slightly across the Caribbean (with one notable constant, naturally), but we thought […]

Rum Journal: 10 Great Rum Cocktail Recipes For Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving — time for egg nog, right? Well, not quite. There’s nothing like a classic egg nog with rum, but we thought we’d offer a list of 10 great alternative holiday cocktails using the finest rums from the Caribbean […]

The Perfect Cocktail From Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Resort

Above: the Melon Twister By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’m just back from Antigua’s Curtain Bluff, where bartender Dino whipped me up a Melon Twister, one of the venerable all-inclusive’s signature cocktails. Above: Curtain Bluff It might be chilly […]

10 Rum Cocktails For National Rum Day

Today is National Rum Day in the United States — the kind of holiday that shouldn’t just be limited to America. So we thought we’d help make National Rum Day an International Rum Day, by offering a list of 10 terrific […]

Rum Journal: Miami’s Sugarcane

THE NOBLE SPIRIT is increasingly becoming the global spirit. While the Caribbean remains the world’s rum centre (and will be indefinitely), as we’ve shown, the love of and passion for rum extend far beyond the region’s borders. And in Miami, […]

Rum Journal: Hawaii’s Koloa Rum

IT HAS beautiful beaches, warm water and soft sand. It’s a natural place to make rum. Except this isn’t the Caribbean — it’s a burgeoning rum hub called Hawaii. Thanks to rich, volcanic soil and a largely tropical climate, Hawaii […]

Rum Journal: A Spice Cocktail in Grenada

THE MOMENT you step outside of the airport in Grenada, you’re welcomed by the sweet smell of spice. Grenada is one of the world’s top exporters of mace and nutmeg, and their wonderful aroma pervades much of the island. The […]

Rum Journal: A Parisian Take on a Classic Caribbean Cocktail

Above: Paris (CJ Photo) THIS IS A RUM COLUMN, of course. Rum Journal’s mission is to bring the glory of rum to the world, and raise the level of discussion of rum to the kind traditionally enjoyed by wine and […]

Bonaire’s Carnival Pub Crawl

Above: Bonaire’s Little Havana (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell BONAIRE — WHILE LARGE-SCALE CARNIVALS like those in Trinidad and Haiti have received much of the attention this week, the celebration in tiny Kralendijk, Bonaire has its own unique […]

Rum Journal: Colorado’s Dancing Pines Distillery Cask Rum

Above: Dancing Pines Distillery’s Cask Rum at CJ Headquarters in Miami (CJ Photo) MIAMI — THE UNITED STATES is seeing a boom in craft spirit production, with an upsurge in the number of boutique rums now on the market, some […]

Rum Journal: A Floral Cocktail from Belize’s Matachica Resort and Spa

Above: the Matachica Resort and Spa in Belize This week’s Rum Journal travels to Belize and the Matachica Resort and Spa, for a decidedly floral rum drink. The local abundance in Belize is the inspiration behind this cocktail, as all […]

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