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The Five Best Ocho Rios Resorts

Headed to Jamaica? If you’ve already seen the sunset in Negril and soaked up the rays on Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, why not spend a few days in Ocho Rios? The north coast hotspot has long been a […]

Seven Fun Things to Do in Playa Del Carmen

Touch down at Cancun International Airport and within 40 minutes you can be on the beach at Playa Del Carmen. In the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya between Cancun and Tulum, the fishing village that 30 years ago had only […]

Silversea Christens New Flagship, Silver Muse

Luxury cruise line Silversea has christened its new flagship, Silver Muse. The new ship, the ninth in Silversea’s fleet, was unveiled at a ceremony in Monte Carlo this week hosted by Silversea Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio. The ship, which accommodates […]

The 10 Best Adults-Only Jamaica Resorts

Jamaica is already one of the best places in the world for all-inclusives. So it’s not surprising that it’s a hotspot for great adults-only resorts. The best adults-only Jamaica resorts are a true mix of options, from throwback romantic beach getaways […]

The 7 Best Luxury Stays in Jamaica

Splurging on a trip to Jamaica? Whether you’re celebrating something special or just the seeking a rarefied retreat, the land of wood and water offers plenty of high-end hotels where you can combine luxury and languor. Here are the top […]

Big Changes at Sandals Montego Bay Resort in Jamaica

Sandals is continuing its Caribbean-wide renovation push with a major upgrade at its Sandals Montego Bay resort in Jamaica. The property has unveiled a number of new changes, along with the completion of the Palms building, the introduction of new […]

Island Routes Is Holding Its First Conference

Fifty Caribbean attractions operators are converging in Ocho Rios, Jamaica this week to discuss their industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Organized by tour company Island Routes, the Certified Partner Conference will be the first for the Jamaica-based company, which operates […]

The Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Destinations

The Caribbean is an All-Inclusive resort hot spot but that doesn’t mean that you’ll find them in every destination. Touch down in places like Anguilla or San Juan, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hotel that bundles your room, food, drinks […]

Jamaican Bobsled Team Looking to 2018 Olympics

The Jamaican Bobsled Teams is looking to Pyeongchang. The country’s men’s and women’s bobsled teams are beginning to prepare for qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, and they will soon have new sleds. Japanese manufacturers have announced the […]

Jamaica Hotel Association Names New President

Jamaica’s top hotel association has a new president. The Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association has named Omar Robinson its newest president. Robinson was elected by members of the association following the group’s 55th Annual General Meeting at the Sandals Ochi […]

A New Way to Tour Kingston, Jamaica

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’ve stayed in Jamaica’s resort hubs of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios but you still haven’t yet seen the irie isle’s capital, Kingston, one company wants to fix that. Beginning this month, Island […]

How This Caribbean Hotel Is Helping Homeless Dogs and Cats

Like many Caribbean islands, Aruba has had a long battle with overpopulation of dogs and cats. But now one hotel has a creative idea to help tackle the problem. Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has launched a new program […]

Sandals Adds More Restaurants in St Lucia

Sandals has opened three new restaurants at its Sandals Grand St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort, the company announced. The new eateries, which are part of the company’s Discovery Dining program, include Kimonos, a Japanese-style Teppanyaki restaurant; Soy, a sushi […]

Sandals Adding Four New Restaurants at St Lucia Resort

Above: the new Bombay Club By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals is adding four new restaurants to its Sandals Grande Saint Lucian Spa and Beach Resort in St Lucia. The project will see the opening of an indian eatery, Bombay […]

Rum Journal: The Caribbean Has a New Speakeasy (And It’s All-Inclusive)

Above: The Rabbit Hole (All photos by CJ) OCHO RIOS — “I’m sober.” It’s true at precisely that moment. Somewhat true. But the statement has no value for its veracity. It’s the password. Two gentlemen in fedoras and sunglasses wave […]

5 Places to Shop Local in San Juan

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor Memorialize your San Juan sojourn with a keepsake from one of these stores, where you’ll find authentic, exclusively Puerto Rican items. Because if you don’t bring anything back from your Caribbean travels, how will […]

The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014

WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting […]

Caribbean Eats: In the Dominican Republic’s Bavaro, the Art of Chicken

Above: Solo Pollo in Bavaro (all photos by CJ) BAVARO — Yes, they serve other things here. But at a place called “Only Chicken,” why would you order anything else? Solo Pollo, as it’s actually known, is a small outdoor-only […]

VIDEO: Yohan Blake Joins Freerunners to Market Thomson Cruises

Above: Yohan Blake in the “DreamRunners” ad By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s a whole new take on cruise marketing. Thomson Cruises has unveiled its newest ad, which features Jamaican sprinter and Olympic Gold Medalist Yohan Blake showcasing the beauty […]

Jamaica Wins With “Bobsled Song”

Above: Jamaica’s bobsledders in Sochi By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica may not have starred in the Bobsleigh at Sochi on Sunday, but the country seems to have won the gold on the Internet this weekend. While the bobsledders finished […]

Jamaica Unveils New Puma Bobsleigh Uniforms, Readies For Competition

Above: Winston Watt offers a sneak peak of the bobsleigh team’s new kit By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Bobsleigh Team has unveiled its new uniforms for Sochi, as the group readies for the start of competition on Sunday. The […]

Samsung to Sponsor Jamaican Bobsleigh Team at Olympics

Above: the Jamaican bobsleigh team By the Caribbean Journal staff After its arrival in Sochi was once in doubt, the Jamaican bobsleigh team has now secured a major sponsor: Samsung. It only seemed a matter of time before the once-cash-strapped […]

Jamaican Bobsleigh Team Eyes Return to Olympic Games

Above: the Jamaican bobsleigh team in action By Alexander Britell It’s not unusual to see Jamaican athletes at the Olympics these days. Whether it’s Usain Bolt or Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, Jamaican excellence in international athletics has become commonplace. Long before […]

Las Brisas Opens NIZUC Resort & Spa on Riviera Maya

Above: Punta Nizuc By the Caribbean Journal staff Las Brisas Hotel Collection has debuted its newest property, the NIZUC Resort & Spa in Punta Nizuc in the Riviera Maya. Cuisine will be a major focus for the resort, with six […]

Op-Ed: Three Forgotten Architects of Jamaica’s Independence

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Jamaica has many heroes about whom we spend a great deal of time writing and teaching. However, there are some who contributed mightily to the development of the new Jamaica who tend to be forgotten. […]

EU Urges Jamaican Tax Reform

Above: From left, Industry Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and EU Delegation Head Amb. Marco Alemanni Private and public sector stakeholders in Jamaica should commit to measures to effect tax reforms and contain wage increases if it is to achieve macroeconomics […]

At Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, The Art of Everything