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Windstar Cruises Planning $250 Million Fleet Upgrade

By the Caribbean Journal staff Small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is planning a new $250 million fleet upgrade project, the company said. The multi-year “Star Plus Initiative” will “impact and enhance” all aspects of the experience on the brand’s Star-Class […]

A New Way to Eat at Atlantis Paradise Island

By the Caribbean Journal staff Nobu. Olives. Fish. The Atlantis Paradise Island resort is home to a broad collection of celebrity chef-helmed eateries — and now there’s a new way to enjoy them. It’s called EAT, or “Extraordinary Taste at […]

Sunwing Continues Expansion, Adds More Montego Bay Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel giant Sunwing is expanding again, this time with more nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The new service out of Sudbury, Ontario will launch Dec. 20, operating weekly on Thursdays. “Our seasonal Sudbury […]

Prince’s Turks and Caicos Villa Headed for Auction

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos villa owned by late music legend Prince is headed for auction. And yes, it even has a purple driveway. Premiere Estates is offering the Turtle Tail-area estate in conjunction with Turks […]

Hard Rock Looks to Ramp Up Hotel Expansion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hard Rock International has announced a new appointment as it looks to ramp up its hotel expansion. The company has promoted Todd Hricko to its senior vice president and head of global development. Hricko will […]

Four Seasons Nevis to Undergo Major Renovation

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Four Seasons Resort Nevis is set to undergo a multimillion-dollar, multi-phase enhancement project this year. The multi-phase renovation to the 350-acre property will kick off in April 2018 with a redesign of all 196 […]

From the Coral to the Beach Tower on Paradise Island

It’s one of the Caribbean’s most famous resorts, and with good reason; since Atlantis Paradise Island first opened its doors back in 1994, it’s been as much a wonder of the world as a resort. And that’s still the case […]

Puerto Rico Readies for CHIEF Caribbean Hotel Conference

Puerto Rico is getting set to host one of the Caribbean’s leading hotel summits: CHIEF. CHIEF, or the Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum, will be held at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico next week from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. […]

Why CHIC Punta Cana Is a Must-Visit Adults-Only Resort

When you’re looking for love, finding the right match is critical. The same applies you’re searching for the right all-inclusive resort among the more than 40 that line Punta Cana’s palm-fringed coast. CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton is a 320-suite […]

Peter Island Is Launching a Caribbean Food Festival

The Peter Island Resort & Spa Caribbean Food Festival will make its debut the weekend of November 11-12, 2016 in celebration of the British Virgin Islands’ “BVI Food Fete.” The resort will host top chefs and mixologists for a weekend […]

Windstar Cruises Names New President

Small-ship cruise brand Windstar Cruises has named a new president: John Delaney. The cruise veteran will take the helm as Windstar President on July 19, after previously serving as senior vice president of global marketing and sales at Seabourn. “We […]

New Governor Coming to Turks and Caicos

The Turks and Caicos Islands will soon have a new Governor, the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced. Dr John Freeman, CMG, has been appointed the next Governor of the British Overseas Territory. Freeman will succeed outgoing Governor Peter […]

Muhammad Ali and Jamaica

Jamaica’s love affair with the Greatest. By David Rowe CJ Contributor Jamaicans first embraced then-Cassius Clay in 1964 after listening to his upset victory over the champion Sonny Liston on rediffusion radio. He was then young and brash and declared […]

Why This Might Be the Caribbean’s Best-Value Luxury Real Estate Market

Is this Caribbean country home to the region’s best-value real estate? The emerging luxury market in Belize offers just that, according to a new report by SANCAS Realty, the exclusive affiliate for Christie’s International Real Estate in Belize. “The mid-term […]

In Barbados, Solar-Powered Schools

A new project with Japan By the Caribbean Journal staff A new project in Barbados is adding solar power to some of the country’s primary schools. The island’s government has partnered with Japan, with $121,818 in funding helping to procure […]

Peter Island Has a New Executive Chef

A new top chef at the private island resort By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Peter Island Resort and Spa in the British Virgin Islands has welcomed Executive Chef Todd Howard to its culinary team. Howard will be creating new […]

Haiti Hosts Turks and Caicos Delegation

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Peter Beckingham led a delegation to Haiti last week at the invitation of the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the visit to Port-au-Prince was to finalize […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Luxury Resorts For Families — 2014

There are many great luxury resorts in the Caribbean. There are many great family resorts in the Caribbean. But not all of members of the former group are also members of the latter group, and vice versa. But there are […]

Haiti, Turks and Caicos Close to Signing MoU on Migration Issues

Above: talks between TCI and Haitian officials last year in Port-au-Prince By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands and Haiti are close to signing a memorandum of understanding to deal with the continued problem of irregular migration […]

Turks and Caicos Apprehends Sloop Carrying 84 Migrants From Haiti

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff For the second time in a week, Turks and Caicos Islands authorities have intercepted a sloop carrying migrants from Haiti in the British Overseas Territory’s waters. In a statement, Turks and Caicos Minister […]

VIDEO: 8 Experts Give Their Take on Dominican Republic Tourism

This week was the Dominican Republic’s leading tourism conference, DATE, which saw officials and tourism industry stakeholders from across the country gather in Punta Cana. To learn more about the state of Dominican tourism, Caribbean Journal caught up with eight […]

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 […]

Turks and Caicos Attorney General Huw Shepheard Resigns

Above: the TCI House of Assembly By Alexander Britell Turks and Caicos Islands Attorney General Huw Shepheard has tendered his resignation, according to a statement from the office of TCI Governor Peter Beckingham. Shepheard’s resignation will become effective on Friday, […]

Haiti Sends Tourism Mission to Turks and Caicos Islands

Above: the delegation’s arrival in TCI last week (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government sent a tourism mission to the Turks and Caicos Islands last week. Officials from Haiti’s Ministry of Tourism met with their counterparts […]

New Turks and Caicos Governor Sworn In

Above: New Turks and Caicos Governor Peter Beckingham with Premier Dr Rufus Ewing By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands swore in the territory’s new Governor, Peter Beckingham, on Wednesday. Beckingham succeeds Ric Todd in the post, […]

Turks and Caicos Islands Apprehends 17 Migrants From Haiti

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos officials have confirmed the landing of a vessel containing at least 17 illegal migrants from Haiti on Wednesday. The arrival of the migrants is the latest in a series of […]

Turks and Caicos Governor Appointed High Commissioner to Cyprus

Above: Outgoing TCI Governor Ric Todd By the Caribbean Journal staff Outgoing Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd’s next post will be in Cyprus, the government announced this week. Todd has been appointed the British High Commissioner to Cyprus, where […]

Turks and Caicos Extends Attorney General’s Term Through 2016

Above: the TCI House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The contract of Turks and Caicos Islands Attorney General Huw Shepheard is being extended by 36 months, the Governor’s office announced Monday. Shepheard will remain in office until September […]

Mary J. Blige Just Joined the Lineup for the St Kitts Music Festival