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Antigua Hotels and Resorts Where You Can Stay Right Now

By Bob Curley Some of the top hotels and resorts in Antigua and Barbuda are back to welcoming international guests, while others are waiting until the traditionally busier fall season before opening their doors again. Antigua was one of the […]

Dominica Is Now Open for Tourism

The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is now open for tourism. The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” officially reopened its borders to international travelers (including those from the United States) on Aug. 7, Caribbean Journal confirmed. Most importantly, all travelers to Dominica […]

9 Saint Lucia Resorts That Are Open Right Now

Saint Lucia was one of the first destinations to relaunch tourism when the island reopened its borders at the beginning of June, and it’s open to tourists including those from the United States. What you’ll find in Saint Lucia are […]

From Cancun to Jamaica, Adults-Only Resorts That Are Open Right Now

All-inclusive resorts remain a favorite of Caribbean travelers, and maybe even more so in the current age of travel: once you arrive safely at your resort you can just stay put, with all meals, entertainment and activities provided on-site — a […]

Saint Lucia’s Iconic Jade Mountain Resort Just Reopened

The iconic Jade Mountain resort in Saint Lucia, famous for its three-walled suites and its spectacular views of the Pitons, is back. The adults-only resort officially reopened on July 24. Jade Mountain is currently only accepting visitors who have undergone […]

Dominica Is Reopening for Tourism on Aug. 7

The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is reopening to all foreign visitors on Aug. 7. The country, known as the “Nature Island” for its abundant natural beauty, has announced a streamlined process for all travelers. What it means is that […]

How Citizenship by Investment Is Fueling Caribbean Hotel and Real Estate Development

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Citizenship by investment programs, which confer citizenship for buyers who meet a certain investment threshold, have been quietly fueling a surge in resort and real estate developments across the Caribbean. At the forefront of that […]

How to Visit Saint Lucia — And Where You Can Stay

Saint Lucia, which first reopened its borders to tourism on June 4, is updating its travel protocols for visiting the island. The biggest change, which will go into effect on July 9, will require travelers to obtain a negative PCR […]

Balearia Relaunches Ferries from Florida to The Bahamas

Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas. The South Florida-based company runs ferry services from Port Everglades to Bahamian destinations including Bimini and Freeport. The company will be offering three sailing services a week, […]

Aruba Reopens to Travelers from Canada, Europe

Aruba has reopened its borders for tourists from Canada, Europe and the rest of the Caribbean (with the exception of the Dominican Republic and Haiti). The Dutch Caribbean island had already reopened to travel from nearby Bonaire and Curacao. On […]

Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean Are Now Open for Travel

The Mexican Caribbean, including Cancun, Grand Costa Maya (Bacalar, Chetumal, Mahahual), Costa Mujeres, Maya Ka’an, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum), and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres have now reopened to visitors, with […]

Jamaica’s Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort to Reopen

The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Jamaica is reopening on July 10. The reopening is part of a phased reopening plan for the company’s resorts in the wider region. Palladium will be allowing guests who had reserved […]

Sandals Resorts Begins Caribbean Reopening in Antigua

The Sandals Grande Antigua Resort is open for travel, making it the first Sandals resort in the Caribbean to reopen since the pandemic began. The all-inclusive property officially began welcoming guests on June 4 as Antigua and Barbuda reopened its […]

Antigua and Barbuda Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect

When the first commercial flight touched down in Antigua and Barbuda since the COVID-19 crisis began, arriving passengers were greeted by a host of new anti-infection procedures — as the destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4. Of the destination’s […]

How This Antigua Resort Is Transforming Its Operations

The pandemic has altered the hospitality landscape in so many ways, with an understandably strong focus on health and safety. One Antigua resort, the Hodges Bay Club, has announced a major new initiative to transform its operations to reflect the […]

Saint Lucia to Reopen for Tourism on June 4

You will soon be able to visit the Caribbean again — with the island of Saint Lucia the first Caribbean destination to officially reopen for tourism on June 4. Saint Lucia Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee announced the move, which is […]

How AMResorts Is Making Its Hotels Cleaner

Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts has introduced a new 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene program CleanComplete Verification, the company said this week. The CleanComplete Verification program expands the “standards of quality and cleanliness” at the company’s 58 beachfront branded properties across […]

Why This Might Be the Ultimate Caribbean Small-Batch Rum

The eastern Atlantic coast of Martinique is full of winding roads and banana trees, a place of imposing villas and plantations and endless fields of sugarcane. And here, hidden in an old stone estate up a hillside on the N6 […]

Rum Journal: The Best Rums of 2019

In 2012, Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal first launched the Rum Awards — a unique celebration of the best rums of the year. And after seven previous incarnations, the annual Rum Awards morphed into a full-fledged rum event in St Barth, […]

Dreams All-Inclusive Officially Debuts in Curacao

The Dutch Caribbean’s first-ever Dreams resort has officially made its debut in Curacao. Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts brand has opened the new Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa and Casino following a large-scale renovation of the former Hilton Curacao resort. The 197-room […]

8 Must-Visit Caribbean Dive Resorts

Many of the world’s best dive resorts are far longer on experiences than they are on amenities. It makes sense for hard-core divers who are mostly looking for a place to lay their head between dives. Three hundred thread count […]

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An Underwater Photography School in Saint Lucia

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Ever want to improve your underwater photography? Here’s your chance. Anse Chastanet and Scuba Saint Lucia are co-hosting specialty underwater photography weeks this year. Through a series of seminars and dives, divers can learn how […]

The Green Caribbean Awards 2019

We can happily report that the Caribbean is, in fact, getting greener. Whether it’s the regular debut of a new solar park, the frequent launch of a new wind farm or a renewed regional focus on sustainability. While more work […]

Rum Journal: The Rum Awards — 2018

It’s hard to believe that this year is the seventh annual edition of the Rum Awards, a celebration of rum that was one of the earliest innovations of Caribbean Journal. And it’s just as remarkable how much rum has changed […]

New Margaritaville Resort Opens Doors in Costa Rica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The ever-expanding Margaritaville brand has opened another resort in the Caribbean Basin. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo celebrated its opening in Costa Rica with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. The debut comes after […]

Rum Journal: Nicaragua’s Flor de Caña Is Now a Fair Trade Rum

By the Rum Journal staff Popular Nicaraguan rum Flor de Caña has become one of the first global spirit brands to be Fair Trade certified, and likely the first-ever rum to do so. Fair Trade USA verified that the raw […]

The First Carbon-Neutral Hotel in the Caribbean Is in Aruba

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Caribbean’s greenest hotels just took things to another level. The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba has become the first in the Caribbean to achieve total carbon neutrality. To be certified […]

Grenada’s Big Diving Festival

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Caribbean’s best diving destinations is bringing back its popular dive fest. Grenada will hold its second annual Pure Grenada Dive Fest, the destination announced this week. The four-day event will take place […]

The Best Resorts in Cancun, According to Travel Agents