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JW Marriott Just Opened Its First Caribbean Beach Resort in St Maarten
It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel. Then that unwelcome […]
Recovery of Caribbean Hotel Investment Market “Has Been Surprising”
In reflecting on the heart of the pandemic to now, Fernando Garcia-Chacon is impressed with how well things have bounced back in such a short amount of time. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: […]
Why Grenada Is a New Caribbean Luxury Hotspot
From its world-renowned chocolate to its pristine beaches to a region-leading focus on sustainability, Grenada is as fascinating and unique as destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean. But in the last few years, the lush Eastern Caribberan island has […]
From Anguilla to St Barth, How to Fly to the Caribbean’s Top March Events
Some of the Caribbean’s most beloved events are on the agenda this month, from the St Barth Bucket Regatta to the Moonsplash Music Festival in Anguilla. And there’s one great way to reach all of them: flying Tradewind Aviation. Tradewind […]
New Caribbean Ferry to Connect Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad
A landmark new ferry service connecting three Caribbean destinations is anticipate to launch service in the next few months, according to Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali. The ferry, the product of a partnership between Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados, will […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Speightstown, Barbados
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michaela Dawkins, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach in Speightstown on the northwestern coast of Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada
They have been making rum here in some form for almost three centuries, in a 500-acre estate anchored by waving cane fields on the southern coast of Grenada. As you walk around the grounds, you find the remnants of centuries […]
How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism
On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice. This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]
How to Attend the Caribbean’s Top Sustainable Tourism Conference
Registration has begun for the Caribbean’s premier conference on sustainable tourism, which will be held this year on the island of Grenada. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference, held in collaboration with the Grenada Tourism Authority, will run […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect View from Shirley Heights, Antigua
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Rhett Arens, who sent in this lovely shot from one of the most popular places in Antigua: Shirley Heights. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]
The Bahamas Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Spring Destination
The Bahamas is the most popular destination in the Caribbean for spring travel, according to a new report from travel insurance company Squaremouth. The Bahamas was the only Caribbean destination to make the top 10 among the most popular destinations […]
Grenada Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Top Sustainable Tourism Event
Grenada will play host this year to one of the most impactful conferences on the Caribbean calendar: the region’s top conference on sustainable tourism. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held this year from April 22 to […]
Caribbean Hotels Off to Strong Start in 2024
The Caribbean’s hotel sector is off to a strong start so far in 2024, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy as 70.6 percent last month, representing a 3.6 percent […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Colorful Sky in Belize City
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Beat Muller, who sent in this stunning shot of a colorful sky in Belize City, Belize. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]
How Secret Bay Became the Caribbean’s Most Unique Luxury Resort
You know the moment you arrive, when you see the trees and the cliffs and the faint outline of Guadeloupe in the background. Then you start to see the wooden villas appear in the heart of the rainforest. Dominica’s Secret […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset at Treasure Beach, Jamaica
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Valerie Jarvis, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at Frenchman’s Bay in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]
Why Ambergris Caye, Belize is the Caribbean Capital of Overwater Bars
You can hear the ballad from Palapa halfway across Ambergris Caye; for a moment you swear the voice belongs to Dolly Parton herself. Palapa is the town’s most prominent stage, hosting a revolving door of talented artists for intimate concerts […]
Iconic 652-Room Caribbean Resort for Sale
It was one of the first globally significant resorts in the Caribbean when it first opened its doors back in 1949. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]
The Biggest St Patrick’s Festival in the Caribbean Is on This Island
There’s only one country outside of Ireland that celebrates St Patrick’s Day: the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which has a deep Irish heritage thanks to a wave of immigration from the Emerald Isle beginning in the 17th century. Today, the […]
Caribbean’s Top Hotel Investment Conference Returning to Miami
The Caribbean’s premier hotel investment conference is returning again to Miami this April. CHRIS, the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit, will run from April 22-23 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The event has more than 450 registered delegates, […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Grenada
If you haven’t been to the Silversands hotel in Grenada, it’s one of the most stunning pieces of design in the entire Caribbean: striking lines, a sweeping scope and a spectacular setting on the heart of the island’s Grand Anse […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Black River, Jamaica
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lloyd Linton, who sent in this lovely shot of the Black River in Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
Pullman’s First Caribbean Hotel Is Opening in Guadeloupe
Pullman’s first Caribbean resort is slated to open its doors towards the end of the summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 102-room, four-star Pullman Royal Key will be set on Moule Bay on Guadeloupe’s popular island of Grande Terre, with […]
This Top Caribbean Luxury Resort Has a New Brand
You’re up on a hillside overlooking St Barth’s particular brand of turquoise, peering out at Flamands Bay, nibbling on accras de morue and sipping on a freshly-made ti’ punch. As they say on this tiny jewel in the French Caribbean, […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Water in Montego Bay
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jamont Hoage, who sent in this beautiful shot from a catamaran off the coast of Montego Bay. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Spa Is in the Riviera Maya
It’s the newest luxury resort in the Mexican Caribbean: Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, which reopened and relaunched following a dramatic transformation last year. Now, the hotel has unveiled another major addition: the first-ever Guerlain Spa in Latin America and just […]
2023 Was a Very Strong Year for Caribbean Hotels
Hotel occupancy continues to improve across the Caribbean, according to the latest data from analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy finished 2023 at 65.6 percent, up 7.5 percent from 2022, according to the report. In the same period, average […]
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