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Carnival Fascination to Undergo Multimillion-Dollar Dry Dock

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Carnival Fascination cruise ship will undergo a multi-million-dollar dry dock that will add a variety of popular food and beverage innovations, Carnival announced this week. These will include Guy’s Burger Joint, developed by Food […]

St Lucia’s Bel Jou Undergoing Renovations

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another hotel in St Lucia is making big changes. The adults-only Bel Jou Hotel near Castries has undergone significant renovations, according to a release from the country’s tourism board. It’s one of the lesser known […]

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion to Undergo Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort is set to undergo a major renovation, the property announced this week. The project is designed to “significantly enhance the facilities of the hotel and provide a comfortable and luxurious […]

Bahamas, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has become the latest Caribbean tourism destination to sign a high-profile agreement with home-sharing giant Airbnb. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding this week focusing on areas like the sharing of […]

Belmond to Undertake $121 Million Renovation at Cap Juluca

Luxury hotel company Belmond is planning a significant renovation of the landmark Cap Juluca resort in Anguilla. The 96-room Cap Juluca was rebranded as Belmond Cap Juluca in May, following London-based Belmond’s purchase of the hotel from former owners Charles […]

VIDEO: Richard Branson’s New Underwater Destination in the BVI

It’s perhaps the most exciting addition to the Caribbean underwater scene in years: the BVI Art Reef, the brainchild of a group of conservationists led by BVI resident Sir Richard Branson. It’s called the BVI Art Reef, and an underwater […]

VIDEO: A Moment Under the Palms in Punta Cana

Even in the Caribbean’s most popular destination, you can still find your quiet slice of paradise. Here’s a moment of pure Punta Cana palm-tree perfection, just for you. — CJ

Grenada, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Grenada has signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize a partnership with global home-sharing company, Airbnb. Grenada’s Minister of Tourism, Clarice Modeste-Curwen, signed on behalf of the government in a conference held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual Caribbean […]

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 […]

Caribbean Princess Ship to Undergo Major Renovation

Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess ship will undergo an extensive renovation, the company announced this week. The multimillion-dollar renovation will include new offerings focusing on families, including a Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center, upgraded “Movies Under the Stars” and interconnecting […]

10 Under-the-Radar Places to Retire in the Caribbean

When it comes to planning your dream Caribbean retirement, not all Caribbean islands are the same. Some offer more cosmopolitan environments, others more rugged. Others offer more luxury, others more affordability. But when it comes to finding that perfect mix […]

Antigua’s Curtain Bluff to Undergo $13 Million Renovation

Venerable Antigua resort Curtain Bluff has announced that it will close in May 2017 for a $13 million renovation project. Reopening of the 72-room hotel is scheduled for October 28, 2017. The six-month-long revamp, which the resort says is its […]

A New Exhibit at Cancun’s Underwater Museum

Cancun’s Underwater Museum of Art has a new addition. The undersea art museum has unveiled its newest exhibit: “Vestigios” by Elier Amado Gil, the museum’s current resident artist. According to Gil, the pieces “evoke the future” by showcasing humanity’s ecological […]

VIDEO: Under the Palms in Aruba

It’s just you and the sand, a cool breeze and a cold rum cocktail. This is Eagle Beach, Aruba’s marvelous strand of sand, steps in front of the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. This is your moment.

The Landings Resort in St. Lucia Undergoing Renovations

The Landings Resort and Spa in St. Lucia is undergoing a series of soft renovations to 30 suites this fall, the property announced. The hotel launched the refurbishment Sept. 1; it will last through Oct. 14 before the hotel reopens […]

A New Way to See the Cancun Underwater Museum

There’s a new way to see the Cancun Underwater Museum. NIZUC Resort and Spa is offering complimentary boat trips to Cancun’s Museo Sabacuático de Arte, as part of its NIZUC Life program. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the […]

VIDEO: Snorkeling Thunderball Grotto in the Exumas

It’s one of the most famous snorkeling spots in the wider Caribbean region: Thunderball Grotto, made famous by hosting several of the underwater scenes in the James Bond film Thunderball. It’s a mysterious, wonderful place, filled with colorful fish and stunning […]

How You Can Stay in Jamaica For Under $200 a Night

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Are you looking forward to a Jamaican vacation without breaking the bank? Jamaica no problem. We’ve selected hotels on the irie isle that combine style, service and savings, with rates that top out at less […]

An Under-The-Radar Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Market

It’s part of a sizable economy, on the Caribbean coast and full of historic charm. And it’s among the region’s hippest cities. But it’s a real estate market not generally on the radar of most would-be home or apartment buyers […]

How a Volcano Created a Caribbean Underwater Paradise

Montserrat’s undersea gem By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The devastating volcanic eruption that occurred 20 years ago in Montserrat had an unexpected effect: it dramatically altered the underwater landscape of the island of Montserrat, resulting in the growth and development […]

Underwater Caribbean: Ocho Rios, Jamaica

The latest Underwater Caribbean photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Richard-Andrew Duval, who took this incredible shot under the sea in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Did you take a great underwater photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with Underwater […]

This $300 Million Caribbean Resort Project Is Now Underway

One of the Caribbean’s most anticipated luxury projects is now underway. Construction on the Pearns Point project in Antigua is well underway, with more than 40 local workers already employed on site and OBMI and CO Williams are overseeing the […]

Underwater Caribbean: A Squid Off Waterlemon Cay

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Underwater Caribbean shot comes from Caribbean Journal reader Phil Chansky, who took this beautiful photograph of a squid off of Waterlemon Cay off the coast of St John in the US Virgin Islands. […]

Underwater Caribbean: A Frogfish in Bequia

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Underwater Caribbean photo comes to us from Caribbean Journal reader Earl Jr, who sent in this wonderful shot of a frogfish taken under the water near Bequia in St Vincent and the Grenadines. […]

Underwater Caribbean: Finding a Sea Turtle in Barbados

The latest Underwater Caribbean shot comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jaime Jost, who sent in this lovely shot of a sea turtle in Barbados. Did you take a great underwater photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with Underwater […]

Underwater Caribbean: Diving in the Bahamas

The latest Underwater Caribbean photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dave Lowther. This incredible shot was taken on a live-aboard dive trip in the Bahamas aboard the Caribbean Explorer. Do you have a great underwater photo of the Caribbean? Send […]

Underwater Caribbean: Beneath Devil’s Bay, Virgin Gorda

The latest Underwater Caribbean photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bill Smith. This is a shot of “a family of squid that adopted me at Devil’s Bay on Virgin Gorda,” Smith tells CJ. Do you have a great photo of the […]

Underwater Caribbean: Swimming With Whale Sharks

The latest Underwater Caribbean snapshot comes from Caribbean Journal reader Amy Minash, who took this photo while swimming with whale sharks far north of the coast of the Yucatan in Mexico. Have you taken a great underwater photo of the […]

Jamaica’s Cruise Industry Is Growing, Buoyed by Royal Caribbean and Disney