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In Punta Cana, Discovering the Club Med Difference

Discovering Club Med in Punta Cana By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’ve vacationed in the Caribbean in the last few decades – particularly if you visited Jamaica or the Dominican Republic – it’s likely that you stayed in […]

Carnival Planning Extensive Renovations for This Ship

Carnival Cruise Line is planning a significant renovation to its Carnival Magic cruise ship. The ship will be undergoing a multimillion-dollar dry dock renovation that will include the addition of several bars and restaurants. The two-week dry dock, which began […]

The Rock Cliff Is Coming to Jamaica

A different kind of all-inclusive? By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor This fall Jamaica will welcome yet another all-inclusive resort. But this one claims to be different. Aimed at digital nomads, “workcationers,” and other travelers who must stay connected even […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels for 2016

It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. […]

Forget Trashing the Dress. At This Caribbean Hotel, You Can Snorkel the Dress.

A new post-wedding option By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve heard of “trashing the dress” – the phenomenon in which newlywed couples have photos taken after the ceremony in non-traditional environments such as abandoned buildings and open fields that […]

How You Can Travel to Jamaica Right Now — For Less

How to save on Jamaica right now By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Travelers this spring will find a variety of special packages, rates and discounts awaiting them in Jamaica. The deals range from budget-friendly to luxury accommodations, in everything from […]

A New Boutique Hotel in Nassau

There’s a new boutique hotel on the scene in the western corner of New Providence. Nassau’s new Ocean West boutique hotel opened its doors in the summer and is now open about four miles from Cable Beach. The property has indoor […]

Warwick Coming to Paradise Island

A major new property in Nassau By Alexander Britell A new Bahamas all-inclusive resort is coming to Paradise Island. The new Warwick Paradise Island will be the first adults-only all-inclusive on Paradise Island, and is slated to open in June. […]

These Caribbean Hotel Rooms Have Their Own Private Pools

Call us selfish, but when we’re staying at a Caribbean resort, having our own private pool is a convenience we just can’t pass up. And if you’re equally indulgent, you’ll want to check out this plunge-worthy roundup of our regional […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Has Launched Its Own Line of Cigars

The Four Seasons Nevis is really rolling. Nevis’ top resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and doing so with a creative new launch. The property has unveiled its own branded cigar line called Four Seasons Resort Nevis Cigars. […]

The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Antigua

Antigua’s topography makes it well-suited for all-inclusive resorts — it’s full of beautiful beaches, hidden corners and private coves that offer the perfect environment for the all-inclusive experience. We’ve always said that the island has a remarkably diverse all-inclusive offering, from […]

How This Bahamian Island Is Returning to Normal After Joaquin

Two months after Hurricane Joaquin devastated Long Island, the southeast Bahamian island is beginning a return to normal operations. A team including Jack Thompson, administrator of the government’s National Recovery and Reconstruction Unit; Captain Stephen Russell; members of the National […]

Caribbean Home: A Jamaican Estate Heads to Auction

A luxurious Caribbean estate is headed to auction. The Jamaican estate called “L’Dor V’Dor,” set about 12 miles from Montego Bay, will sell to the highest bidder in an auction Feb. 16 by Concierge Auctions. The property is the largest […]

How This Caribbean Hotel Company Is Giving Back

A new initiative by Palace Resorts By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Mexican government officials joined Palace Resorts executives in an inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the upcoming opening of Casa Hogar, an orphanage for local Mexican children. The house will […]

TRYP By Wyndham Opens in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff The TRYP By Wyndham hotel has officially opened in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. The property, located about 10 minutes from San Juan’s airport, is located across the street from Isla Verde Beach. “Puerto Rico is […]

Thompson Playa del Carmen Is Now Open

A very cool new opening in Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff A major addition to Playa del Carmen is now officially open. Thompson Playa del Carmen, the brand’s first Caribbean region hotel, debuted on the Riviera Maya this weekend. The […]

Why This Caribbean Chef Has Extra Star Quality

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There aren’t many chefs, Caribbean or otherwise, who can say they’ve cooked for astronauts. But Michael Henville can. Cooking at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is just one rung in a career ladder that has […]

This Caribbean Hotel Has Its Own Cat Cafe

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Stray cats are a common sight at Caribbean hotels, lazing on sun-dappled lawns and sidling up to diners in al fresco restaurants to beg for table scraps. But at most resorts the feral felines […]

An All-Inclusive Zen Oasis in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Serenity will be just a suite away at Club Med Punta Cana when the new Zen Oasis section of the resort is unveiled on Dec. 19. Exclusively for adults, the enclave will comprise 78 […]

This is the Best Way to Experience St John

By Guy Britton I was waiting at the airport in St Thomas, recounting the history of my time at Mystic Ridge in St John to a onetime colleague I ran into at the airport. “You’ve been living like a rock […]

An Historic Caribbean Hotel Is Reborn

By the Caribbean Journal staff An historic Caribbean hotel has new life. The Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel and Casino has officially debuted, following a $40 million renovation that began in 2014. The property, which plays a major role in […]

This is the Most Expensive Villa Rental in St Barth

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for a Caribbean home for the holidays? How about Casa Del Mar, a swanky six-bedroom/seven-bathroom spread on St Barths that you can rent for a cool $193,670 per week over the festive season. […]

Caribbean Home: A “House of Waterfalls” in Vieques

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Set atop a 300-foot mountain ridge, Casa Cascadas, or “house of waterfalls,” features views of both the ocean and surrounding landscape of Vieques Island. This two-story, eco-inspired property is characterized by its custom-sculpted waterfall, landscaped […]

Starwood Planning Another W Hotel in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a new W Hotel in Mexico next year. The company will debut W Punta de Mita in the Los Veneros community on the Riviera Nayarit. The […]

This Is the Caribbean’s Best Small Airport

By Alexander Britell There’s not enough air conditioning. There’s no Wi-Fi. Or there’s nowhere to eat once you go through security. Or there is somewhere to eat, but it’s overpriced and, well, terrible. Or the airport staff are unnecessarily rude. These are […]

You Can Hike Again in Dominica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A number of Dominica’s hiking trails are now open for the first time in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika. The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has worked to alleviate the […]

A Bucket-List Caribbean Hotel

Why you need to visit Fowl Cay By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As Caribbean resorts go, Fowl Cay is ne plus ultra. What better way to describe this 50-acre private-island resort where everything – and we mean everything – […]

Why Seven Top Chefs are Coming to This Caribbean Island

Festival readies for second edition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St. Barth will host its second annual Taste of St Barth Gourmet Festival this November 5 – 8. The event, themed around the island’s French traditions, will bring seven Michelin-rated […]

American Airlines Will Soon Fly Nonstop to the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort