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The Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean

Yes, luxury is in the details. But luxury is also in the big things — it’s about making sure that guests never want for anything — that they always have what they need — and that no request goes unanswered, no problem […]

Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Sold

Anguilla’s preeminent hotel, Cap Juluca, is under contract for sale, owners Charles and Linda Hickox announced. The 95-room property on Maundays Bay is under contract for sale to Belmond, the London-based global hotel and leisure company, with the deal expected […]

Tortuga Bay to Undergo Complete Renovation

Tortuga Bay, the boutique hotel that is considered the grande dame of Dominican Republic hotels, is getting a complete renovation, the Puntacana Resort & Club announced. The boutique property designed by the late Oscar de la Renta will begin the […]

New Film “Speed Kills” Filming in Puerto Rico

Another Hollywood production is coming to Puerto Rico. The new John Travolta-led film, Speed Kills, will be filming on the island, according to Governor Ricardo Rossello. Speed Kills is the story of Don Aronow, a designer, runner and manufacturer of […]

10 Beach Vacations You Should Try Now

We’re major proponents of experiencing the “authentic” Caribbean, urging travelers to look beyond sun, sand and sea and sample the region’s remarkably diverse culture, food, art and music. But we also love beach vacations. Sun, sand and sea remain still […]

The Best Dominican Republic Vacation For Every Traveler

It’s not a surprise that the Dominican Republic says it “has it all.” Because the diverse Caribbean nation has something for everyone, whether you want to gorge on gourmet delicacies, scale waterfalls or discover its pre- and post-colonial history; take […]

The 10 Best Luxury Hotels in the Caribbean: Readers’ Choice 2017

The people have spoken. Thousands of Caribbean Journal readers have voted on their favorites in the Caribbean, and the results are in. From larger resorts to smaller boutiques, these are the winners of the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for Best […]

10 Small Hotels for Romantic Getaways in the Caribbean

When it comes to an adults-only retreat in the Caribbean, there’s often nothing better than a well-designed small hotel. Boutique properties just offer that extra degree of romance, that added level of intimacy. Because when you’re looking for a romantic […]

Six Great Small Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic

Mention the Dominican Republic and the first thing that usually comes to mind is mega-resorts in places like the tourism hub of Punta Cana. But think again, because there’s much more to the Dominican Republic than its most famous resort town, […]

United Hires Former American Airlines President

United has named Scott Kirby its new president, just a few days after Kirby finished his tenure as president of American Airlines. In the newly-created role, Kirby will assume responsibility for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue […]

A Major Tech Meeting in Santo Domingo

LACNIC On the Move heads to Dominican Republic’s capital By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region’s Internet community. LACNIC On […]

Ocean by H10 Names New Marketing Manager

Ocean by H10 Hotels has announced the appointment of Elia Cruz as the hotel chain Marketing Manager, and Blanca James as Commercial Director for the chain’s new project, Ocean Riviera Paradise. The new resort will be inaugurated in the Riviera […]

The Best Caribbean Beach Hotels

Sure, there is the food and the rum and the culture and the people. But the primary draw, the siren song beckoning us to the Caribbean, is the beach. We have long acknowledged that there is something about millions of grains of […]

Three Must-Visit Luxury Stays in the Dominican Republic

By Alexander Britell It’s the Caribbean’s most popular destination by volume — but the Dominican Republic has a wonderful collection of properties that emphasize quality over quantity. From classic beachfront resorts to hip boutiques, you can find precisely the luxury […]

The Top 20 Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a multitude of destinations. But the country is so large and diverse that you may think you know the DR when, actually, you don’t. Sure, you may know about the traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto […]

5 Exotic Islands to Visit Right Now

“Exotic” means a lot of things to a lot of people. But it always means something different, something unusual. Exotic islands are not like the islands you’re used to. They’re places where you find something unique, something beautiful, something mysterious. In the […]

The Caribbean’s Boldest New Restaurant Is at an All-Inclusive

It’s a bold, daring new restaurant — and it’s in a Caribbean all-inclusive resort. It’s called Frida Kahlo by Alquimia, and it’s the newest restaurant at the Playacar Palace resort in Playa del Carmen. The restaurant is the first of […]

Lupita Nyong’o Visits the Dominican Republic

Continuing a season of high-profile Caribbean vacations by celebrities, 12 Years a Slave star Lupita Nyong’o visited the Dominican Republic this week. The superstar, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 12 Years a Slave and lent her […]

These are the Caribbean Hotels to Try Right Now

There are many ways to plan a great Caribbean trip — and a few wrong ways too. One way is to focus on where you want to go. But another is to focus on where you want to stay — to focus your […]

The Best Resorts in the Caribbean

The best Caribbean resorts are more than just rooms, pools and sand. They use the art of luxury to create something more. Something meaningful. While the term “resort” certainly has its share of definitions in the Caribbean (and we address […]

Grenada’s Big Film Plans

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grenadian Culture Minister Senator Brenda Hood is visiting Los Angeles this week to promote the country’s film commission. So far, she has met with American film actor Danny Glover, as well […]

Robert De Niro Helps Pitch Antigua and Barbuda Investment

Above: Robert De Niro with an Antiguan delegation in New York including Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne (right) By the Caribbean Journal staff He’s behind one of the region’s most anticipated new hotel projects: a planned resort on […]

Tobago Eyes Creativity to Compete in Caribbean Cruise Industry

Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tobago is looking to step up its competitiveness in the cruise ship market, according to Oscar Brathwaite, administrator of the island’s division of tourism and transportation. While the island’s location to […]

12 People Who are Making the Caribbean a Greener Place

Who is a green person in the Caribbean? It’s someone who is doing his or her part to help the environment — from conservation to renewable energy. And for Earth Day 2015, we decided to put together a list of […]

Taking Puerto Rican Fashion to New York

Above: Stella Nolasco (All photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor For the first time, two designers from Puerto Rico showed their spring/summer 2015 collections at New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. CJ recently visited their San Juan ateliers, and […]

Grenada Celebrates Filmmaker Steve McQueen

Above: Steve McQueen By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has presented filmmaker Steve McQueen with an award for his contribution in the field of culture. McQueen, who directed the Oscar-winning Twelve Years a Slave, received the Grenada Independence Award in […]

Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay Resort Names New GM

Above: Tortuga Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay resort has named Roger Belletti its new general manager. The announcement was made by the Puntacana Resort and Club. Belletti comes to the property after serving as […]

Six Caribbean Islands Where You Can Spring Break Like a Celebrity

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Spring break isn’t just for hard-partying college kids; hardworking adults deserve a first-quarter getaway, too. We’ve combed the Caribbean and rustled up six sophisticated Caribbean resorts where you can relax like the rich and […]

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