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The BVI’s Coolest New Eatery is a Road Town Rooftop

By Alexander Britell There’s the sort of soundtrack you’d expect to find in Peckham or Paris, with panoramic views of brilliant green hills and tables hand-built from wine barrels. On a hot afternoon in Tortola, this is the coolest place […]

St Barth’s Le Barthelemy Sets Return Date

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s Le Barthelemy boutique hotel is plotting its return this fall — and even earlier than expected. The luxe boutique has announced that it will reopen its doors on Oct. 28; the property had […]

Sandals Royal Barbados Is Now Open

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals Resorts International’s major new resort in Barbados has officially opened its doors. The new, all-suite Sandals Royal Barbados made its debut on the south coast of Barbados this week as the second Sandals-branded resort […]

Starwood Opens New Four Points Hotel in Barranquilla, Colombia

Above: the new Four Points in Barranquilla, Colombia By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood Hotels and Resorts has opened its newest resort in the Caribbean Basin: the Four Points by Sheraton Barranquilla. The hotel is operated by GHL Hotels under […]

Six Great Hotel Bars in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is one of the great nightlife capitals of the Caribbean, and it’s also home to some seriously good hotels — with bars to match. Here are six of our favourites. What are yours? Cibao Bar – MGallery Hostal Nicolas […]

Interview With Barbados Energy Minister Senator Darcy Boyce

Above: Minister Darcy Boyce (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Like the rest of the Caribbean, Barbados is working to deal with the problem of increasing energy costs. With imported fuel dominating foreign exchange and the accordant high gas prices putting […]

The Cayman Island’s Newest Hotel Is Opening Soon on Seven Mile Beach

There’s something about Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. If you’ve been there, you know. The sand is just softer. The water is clearer. And warmer. It’s just a magical beach. It’s the crown jewel of Grand Cayman, and remains […]

This Hip Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Just Became a Hilton

In a century and a half of history, it was everything from a US post office to a government diplomatic headquarters. Today, the Palacio Provincial has cemented its place as one of the hippest places to stay in Old San […]

10 Resorts in Puerto Rico for Your Next “Isla del Encanto” Vacation

Puerto Rico has more than 130 hotels, which is a lot to choose from. But there are some that stand out for their history, unique location, authentic vibe, luxury experience — and some with a combination of all of the […]

Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Marriott has just opened its second Courtyard-branded hotel in the Dominican Republic’s fast-growing capital, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has debuted the new Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini, a development by Real Hotels and Resorts. The hotel, which […]

Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Luxury Beach Resort

Even if you haven’t been to the island, you’ve almost certainly seen Saint Lucia’s most famous imagery — the Pitons, around which stand most of the destination’s most luxurious resorts. In recent years, though, the island’s northern tip has been developing […]

A “Bold” New $350 Million Caribbean Real Estate Project Just Broke Ground

A new real estate project just broke ground this weekend, a sprawling collection of four 28-story towers that will reshape the landscape in one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from […]

A New Hotel Indigo Is Opening in Grand Cayman

IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand is set to expand to the Cayman Islands this year, with the debut of a new hotel in Grand Cayman this spring. The hotel, set a short stroll from Grand Cayman’s legendary Seven Mile Beach, will […]

The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]

Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Just Opened in Tulum

Mangroves, bohemian beach bars, wellness centers. Tulum has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the wider Caribbean in recent years. That includes interest from major hotel brands, which have been opening new resorts across Tulum, particularly since the […]

Jamaica’s Legendary Geejam Studios Is Open Again

It’s hosted everyone from Amy Winehouse to Grace Jones to Drake, and now Jamaica’s legendary Geejam Studios is open again. The studio, set at the popular Geejam Hotel, has completed a major renovation to mark 25 years as a top […]

The Best New Resorts in Cancun, from Luxe Retreats to All-Inclusives

In many destinations it’s a big deal when one new hotel opens; in Cancun, it’s not uncommon to see up to a dozen resorts opening their doors each year — and that’s not even counting the rest of the Riviera […]

Hilton Is Adding a New All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

Hilton is on a major all-inclusive expansion push in the Caribbean, centered on one particular destination: the Mexican Caribbean, with new properties from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. Now, the company is adding another new all-inclusive, having signed a management […]

Dart’s Newest Hotel Project in Grand Cayman

The Cayman Islands’ top developer, Dart, is developing a new hospitality project in Grand Cayman set to open next year, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest […]

The 17 Best Adults-Only Resorts in Saint Lucia

With its gorgeous scenery, quiet pace and luxurious hotels, St. Lucia is an ideal destination for honeymoons and other romantic getaways. Saint Lucia has an enviable collection of adults-only resorts that make it easy for a Caribbean escape that’s all […]

New Isla Mujeres All-Inclusive Pushes Back Opening to May

The highly-anticipated new Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres has pushed back its opening to May, Caribbean Journal has learned. Hyatt’s next Inclusive Collection resort will now be opening its doors on May 26, 2023. The property had originally announced an opening […]

An Under-the-Radar Resort in Saint Lucia Gets a New Look

It’s never been at the top of the trendiest places to stay in Saint Lucia. But Saint Lucia’s venerable Windjammer Landing resort has just completed a major upgrade, one that could turn an under-the-radar Saint Lucia property into a new […]

10 Caribbean Hotel and Residential Projects to Keep an Eye On

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

Sofitel Opens New Luxury Hotel in Panama

Accor’s Sofitel brand has opened its newest luxury hotel in the Caribbean Basin: the sparkling new Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo in Panama. The luxury hotel is set in the “old city” of Panama, one of the most charming historic neighborhoods […]

The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has never been hotter, buoyed by a pandemic-era boom that filled its hotels to capacity and put a new travel spotlight on the destination. It seems like new flights routes launch just about every week to the island, […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023

If 2021 in the Caribbean was a year of recovery, 2022 has been a year of unmistakable, unprecedented rebirth. The Caribbean has never been hotter, with just about every destination nearing (or now exceeding) its pre-pandemic travel totals, and the […]

Hyatt to Open New Adults-Only Resort on This Caribbean Island

Hyatt is opening a new adults-only resort on the tiny island of Isla Mujeres on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. And now it has an official opening date. The new all-inclusive Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres will welcome its first guests […]

The 15 Best Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen is the best destination in the Mexican Caribbean for combining a beach vacation with some downtown city action. Not only does Playa’s Quinta Avenida pulse with nightlife, great shopping, and fine dining, it’s only a short walk […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas