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Chris Blackwell on Bob Marley, James Bond and Jamaica
If a fortune teller had stirred her tea leaves left instead of right one day in 1962, the world outside of Jamaica might never have heard of ska, reggae, or Bob Marley. That’s how close legendary record producer and Island […]
Caribbean Moment: Mullet Bay, St Maarten
We’re all dreaming of those perfect beach days, with the colors of waves and umbrellas and rum punches, of beach shacks and music and loud smiles. The latest Caribbean Moment takes you right to one of those days — to […]
24 Movies That Will Take You to the Caribbean Right Now
When Hollywood goes looking for a location that oozes tropical romance, it often turns to the Caribbean, which has been starring in both independent and big-budget films since the 1930s. Conversely, a handful of films produced in the Caribbean have […]
Caribbean Tourism “Will Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus”
It’s uncharted territory for the Caribbean region (and the world) right now, but the region’s top tourism leaders are pointing to the Caribbean’s past experience with major disruptions as hope for its future. The Caribbean has “considerable experience in managing […]
This Company Is Adding Two New Cuba Resorts
By the Caribbean Journal staff A leading Asian resort company is in the midst of a major expansion in Cuba. Archipelago International, the largest independent hotel company in Southeast Asia, is adding two resorts in Cuba, the company said. Archipelago […]
The Best Family Resort in Mexico
By Alexander Britell “Would you like cucumber, lime or lemon in your water?” I don’t think I’d ever been asked this specific question before, even in Paris or Rome, in luxury hotels the world over. I was with my family […]
This Is What Carnival’s New Suites Will Look Like
By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has revealed more details on its highly-anticipated new ship, Mardi Gras, which will make its debut in August 2020. That includes a collection of 180 suites across 11 styles, including a new […]
At Bonaire’s Harbour Village Resort, Rediscovering Luxury
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton The noise of modernity is such that even in the Caribbean you can seldom enjoy the simple sound of a palm tree. There’s a way the fronds wave in the wind, moving together in […]
VIDEO: AnaCapri Estate, Tortola’s Dream Villa
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton You can’t look away. Even when the water is as calm as a lake, when the green hills stand, pristine, and the clouds hold in place, the view is dynamic, energetic even without motion. […]
VIDEO: Exploring Guana Island, a Secret Caribbean Paradise
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton GUANA — Jamal is picking through the basil plants waving purply in the breeze. The first mango just came off the tree, he tells us, the fruit of a year of humbling revivification. Chickens […]
A New Hiking Trail in Saba
By the Caribbean Journal staff Saba may be tiny, but the Dutch Caribbean island is long on adventure. Now, Saba has added a new hiking trail: the Elfin Trail, which follows the historic paths used by earlier generations who farmed […]
The Perfect Jamaican Seasoned Rice
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As we recently celebrated 56 years of Jamaican Independence this month, I think of how proud I am of my heritage. I think of how much we have positively impacted the world in more ways […]
VIDEO: A Moment on Cane Bay, St Croix
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the late afternoon on Cane Bay. There’s a hint of shade as the sun hides behind some clouds and the waves lap back and forth. St Croix is as strong as ever, as travelers […]
Montserrat Eyes Cruise Increase
By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Montserrat is projecting an increase in cruise arrivals this season, officials said this week. Montserrat’s port focuses on small and medium-sized vessels “seeking unique lcocations not typically accessible to large cruise ships,” […]
Rum Journal: Papa’s Pilar Sherry Finish
By Alexander Britell It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years since Papa’s Pilar rum first made its debut. The brand’s traditional aged rum, which is part owned by the Hemingway family and looks to exemplify Hemingway’s spirit of […]
Exploring San Nicolas, Aruba’s Next Culture Capital
By Alexander Britell SAN NICOLAS — The Aruba Rum Shop has been here on Route 1 for almost eight decades, since the beginning of the oil refinery, when a small bottle of rum was precisely what you needed at the […]
A Caribbean Vegetable Soup Recipe
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor I have often spoke of the fact that December is my most favorite month of the year, mainly due to the holidays and family gatherings and so on. What I have never mentioned is that […]
How to Take an Extended Cruise in the Caribbean
Windstar has launched a new series of back-to-back cruises called “Star Collector Voyages.” The longer and more in-depth cruises range from 14 to 34 days, featuring few repeated ports and offering the comfort of an extended trip with the luxury […]
VIDEO: Round Hill, Jamaica’s Magical Hotel
BY ALEXANDER BRITELL The best kind of luxury is never loud, especially in the Caribbean. It means a beach with only the sound of soft waves; a window with just the sound of the palms, the rediscovery of the little […]
Peter Island’s Sunset Loop Experience
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s called the Sunset Loop experience. And there’s only one place you can have it. And that’s at Peter Island, the private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands. There, on the 18,000-acre oasis, guests […]
7 Reasons to Visit Club Med Columbus Isle
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The French pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation, Club Méditerranée (Club Med) has 70 resorts all over the world, including half a dozen in the Caribbean (in Cancun, Mexico; the Turks and Caicos Islands; the […]
Seeking An Edge, Caribbean Firms Turn to Internet Tech
By GERARD BEST CJ Contributor BRIDGETOWN, Barbados—As clouds of uncertainty loom over the global economy, it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for Caribbean companies. But these days, a different kind of cloud is creating fresh opportunities for regional businesses. For […]
Barbados to Host Caribbean Tech Event
The thirteenth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group, or CaribNOG, will take place in Barbados from April 18 to 19, 2017. CaribNOG is the region’s first volunteer-based community of network engineers, computer security experts and tech aficionados. “At […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Costa Rica Vacations
Costa Rica is one of the world’s greatest nature destinations. With one of the globe’s largest concentrations of biodiversity, it’s an adventurers’ dream, from volcanos to thermal baths to hiking trails, there is something for everyone. But that doesn’t mean […]
The 7 Best Things to Do in Cancun
As Spring Break approaches thousands of travelers will be heading to Cancun. But there’s much more to the sun-drenched, party-hearty Mexican-Caribbean mecca than beaches and bongs of beer. Thankfully, CJ Travel Editor has you covered with the top tips for […]
A New Spa Destination in Anguilla
Zemi Beach House’s spectacular new spa By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor “Could I be part Taino?” That’s what I’m wondering as I exhale and recline, my body slathered in a warm mud mask that encourages every muscle to relax […]
Building the Caribbean Internet Economy
In the Caribbean, change is in the air. In fact, it’s in the cloud. By Gerard Best CJ Contributor There’s a new conversation among the community of technology experts who spearhead Caribbean Internet development, and the buzz is no longer […]
The Perfect Night at Anse Chastanet
Finding serene sleep at Anse Chastanet By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor The centerpiece of my suite at St. Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort is a four-poster bed. Draped in diaphanous netting and dressed in linens trimmed with the colorful traditional […]
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