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A New Push to Preserve Jamaica’s Historical Sites
Protecting Jamaica’s heritage By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica’s historic spaces must be preserved. That’s the call by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust’s Technical Director of Archaeology, Dorrick Gray (above), who is pushing for the preservation of two of the […]
Building a Caribbean Fashion Brand
From Tortola to the world By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Kristin Frazer is the founder and lead designer of Trèfle Inc., located in the British Virgin Islands. She launched the company, which specializes in swimwear and resort wear for women […]
The Best Small Islands to Retire To
Everyone dreams of retiring in the Caribbean. And the ultimate dream is retiring to a small, far-off island away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Retirement in the Caribbean certainly has its share of sacrifices and challenges, and that’s […]
The 50 Best Caribbean Beach Bars
It may seem like a list of 50 beach bars is a lot. But when we finished compiling this momentous list, we weren’t even breathing hard. That’s because the Caribbean is the beach bar capital of Planet Earth, and we […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Live On
Packing up and heading out for a Caribbean island. It’s the dream for so many of us. But what if you actually did it? We’re here to help with inspiration. Whether you’re looking for a an island high on quiet, […]
Where to Travel in 2015: The Must-Visit Places in the Caribbean
DON’T JUST visit the Caribbean this year. Experience it. Go outside of your comfort zone and find something new. That’s the advice of our Where to Travel list for 2015, featuring some of our favourite places in the Caribbean: some […]
The Caribbean Food Awards — 2014
Sure, we all come to the Caribbean primarily for the natural beauty. But Caribbean food is also one of the world’s greatest treasures — a blend of histories, cultures, tastes and identities as varied as you will find anywhere on […]
Guerda Nicolas: Building a Cohesive Caribbean Through Psychology
By Guerda Nicolas CJ Contributor With its theme of “Caribbean Psychology: Unmasking the Past and Claiming Our Future”, the Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations (CANPA) in partnership with Suriname Association of Psychologists and Special Educators (SVPO) hosted close to […]
St Lucia, Mauritius Form Diplomatic Ties
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia has officially established diplomatic ties with Mauritius. The agreement between the two countries aims to “promote cooperation and is in line with Saint Lucia’s goal of deepening relations […]
The 10 Best Guadeloupe Hotels
It’s an outpost of France in the Caribbean, and Guadeloupe is a fascinating blend of Creole and French cultures, of metropolitan development and untouched rainforests. While it’s long been off the radar of even the most in-the-know Caribbean travelers, the […]
Caribbean Art: Dominican Republic’s Alfredo Scaroina Making NYC Debut
Above: Untitled 2014 Acrylic, Oil, Oil Stick, Gesso, Paper, Dirt, Spray Paint, Fabric, Charcoal on Canvas 66″ x 53″ By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic-born artist Alfredo Scaroina will be making his New York City debut this month. Scaroina […]
For Rock Iguanas Stolen From the Bahamas, a Return Home
Above: a rock iguana By the Caribbean Journal staff Twelve Rock Iguanas stolen from the islands of San Salvador and Exuma in the Bahamas earlier this year have been returned home. The iguanas were returned via British Airways escorted by […]
The Problem of Caribbean Air Travel
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The first issue of the lack of progress with intraregional trade and synergy in the Caribbean is obvious. The fact is that unless we are able to improve the ease of traveling throughout the region, […]
In Mexico, a Taste of Haiti
Above: the Haitian stand at Mexico’s Fair of Cultures and Friendship By the Caribbean Journal staff For the fifth year in a row, Haiti took part in Mexico City’s annual Fair of Cultures and Friendship. Haiti had a presence as […]
Portrait of a Caribbean City: Willemstad, Curaçao in 14 Photos
By Alexander Britell (All photos by CJ) Curaçao — The sights; the smells; the hum. Willemstad isn’t like many places in the region — it’s a historic but bustling urban area with an energy all its own. Our new Portrait of […]
The Caribbean’s Best Destinations For Foodies – 2014
The foodie revolution is upon us. And it means more and more travelers are planning their trips around a single purpose: culinary exploration. Thankfully, the Caribbean is one of the great food destinations in the world, with dozens of destinations […]
The Most Romantic Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean is the most romantic region in the world. The climate, the beaches, enchanting hotels and world class restaurants all play their parts, but there is something more. Romance is naturally subjective, but there are factors that make some […]
The Caribbean’s Top 25 Chefs – 2014
What makes a chef great? Is it flavour? Is it plating? Is it passion? The Caribbean is one of the world’s greatest culinary destinations, with thousands of talented chefs making mouthwatering dishes featuring local and international cuisine. But the Caribbean […]
9 New Year’s Resolutions For Caribbean Travelers in 2014
Learning the clarinet, running a marathon, losing weight. There are too many New Year’s Resolutions to count. But while you can’t go wrong with most of them (that is, if you ever do them), why not become a better traveler? […]
Caribbean Concierge: The St Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico
Above: Jossell Louie Velazquez CJ’s Caribbean Concierge talks to the hospitality pros who help make Caribbean travel work. The latest edition talks to Jossell Louie Velazquez, Chef Concierge at the St Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico and member of […]
Making the Music of Martinique: An Interview with Esy Kennenga
Above: Esy Kennenga in Miami (CJ Photo) MIAMI — He’s one of the most popular singers today from the island of Martinique, and Esy Kennenga’s fame now reaches across the French Caribbean and mainland Europe. The 29-year-old Kennenga, who recently […]
5 Great Street Foods From Trinidad
Port of Spain, Trinidad was our top Caribbean City for Food in 2013, thanks to an intoxicating blend of cultures and flavours. The true Caribbean food aficionado will be happiest on the sidewalks of downtown, sampling one of the great […]
Finding Authenticity in Caribbean Tourism
Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff How does a Caribbean destination deliver authenticity? For Dominica native Dr Lennox Honychurch, the answer lies in presenting a complete package to visitors — exposing them to the Caribbean’s cuisine, culture, […]
Six Great Places to Stay on This Dutch Caribbean Island
French and Dutch, north and south; the island of St Martin/St Maarten is a diverse mix of cultures, cuisines and histories. And both sides of the island have some wonderful places to stay. We thought we’d offer a list of […]
Bringing Martinique’s Rhum to America
Above: the Rhum Clement Distillery in Martinique By Alexander Britell ONCE UPON a time, rum was the most popular spirit in America. Thanks to a number of factors — most notably the detrimental effects of prohibition — interest in the Noble […]
The 10 Best Caribbean Cities For Food
Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad Every Caribbean island has its share of great eateries. But if you’re visiting a Caribbean destination solely for food, you generally like to have a high concentration of restaurants all within a short radius. So […]
Five Cultural Sites to Visit in Haiti
Haiti has one of the Caribbean’s most interesting cultures and centuries of fascinating history. While its leisure tourism industry is very much in the early stages, there are a great deal of cultural and historic sites ready to receive intrepid […]
Caribbean Room With a View: Suriname’s Royal Torarica Hotel
SURINAME is a bit off the radar for travelers to the Caribbean, but that may not be the case for long. The country is one of just three CARICOM countries that are not islands, along with Belize and Guyana. And […]
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