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How to Salsa Around Puerto Rico
This summer, Puerto Rico is welcoming “salseros” from around the world to experience the rich heritage of music and dance at the Salsa World Congress in San Juan from July 24-29. The week-long Congress – spanning the Condado Plaza Hilton […]
10 Small Hotels for Romantic Getaways in the Caribbean
When it comes to an adults-only retreat in the Caribbean, there’s often nothing better than a well-designed small hotel. Boutique properties just offer that extra degree of romance, that added level of intimacy. Because when you’re looking for a romantic […]
25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017
Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; […]
A Hot New Restaurant in Santo Domingo
There’s a new must-visit restaurant and lounge in the Dominican Republic’s capital. It’s called Miami Hot, and it brings South Beach flash to the La Yuca district of Santo Domingo. The eatery, which debuted earlier this summer, features a mix of […]
The Caribbean’s Best Luxury Neighborhoods
If you’re thinking of moving to the Caribbean, there are many factors to consider: what kind of real estate are you looking for? What kind of area are you looking for? Are you looking for a remote enclave or a […]
The 16 Best Places to Stay on This Island
If you’re looking for the best hotels in Puerto Rico, you’ll find a broad mix of places to stay. And what’s not to love about the “isle of enchantment?” Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s diversity, a unique and fascinating […]
The Top 20 Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a multitude of destinations. But the country is so large and diverse that you may think you know the DR when, actually, you don’t. Sure, you may know about the traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto […]
Why This is the Caribbean’s Coolest New Hotel
Above: the JW Marriott Santo Domingo (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell SANTO DOMINGO — I am floating above Santo Domingo. I am walking on air, held up only by a thin sliver of glass extended from the lobby […]
Six Reasons To Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico Right Now
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s unique mash-up of African, Spanish and other European influences, reflected in its history, food, art and culture. And nowhere is this cultural complexity more apparent than in the cosmopolitan […]
Rum Journal: This is the Coolest Rooftop Bar in Condado
Above: the Rooftup Club at the O:live Boutique Hotel (All photos by CJ) Condado is hip, it’s energetic. It’s home to some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean, some of the best shopping. This is the Condado district of […]
The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants
Lots of people will tell you what a great meal is, especially in the age of the foodie. But you know what it is — it’s one you remember long past dessert. Maybe it’s because of the view of the […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2014
In many ways, travel defines the Caribbean. It inspires, it creates, it entertains, it employs. It moves people and it moves souls. And travel and tourism are the Caribbean’s largest economic driver. To celebrate the world of Caribbean travel, we […]
The Caribbean’s Sexiest Hotels
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor While the definition of “sexy” is different for everyone, there are some Caribbean resorts whose uniquely captivating combination of style, ambiance and good old-fashioned romance should put them at the top of every list […]
The Best Caribbean Cities For Food – 2014
When you think of the Caribbean, maybe you think of the beach, or the small town, or the offshore cay — even if you live in the Caribbean. But at CJ, we want people to rethink the Caribbean — to understand […]
In Miami, the Modern Art of Cuba
Above: Abel Barroso, La Mesa de las Negociaciones, 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at the Pan American Art Projects gallery in Miami’s Wynwood district is taking a look at the diversity of contemporary art in Cuba. The […]
JW Marriott Opens in Santo Domingo
Above: the new JW Marriott in Santo Domingo (Photo: Marriott) By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever JW Marriott in the Dominican Republic has opened its doors in Santo Domingo. The 150-room property, which is located in the capital’s Piantini […]
Embassy Suites Opens in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Above: the Embassy Suites is located in the city’s Silver Sun Gallery complex By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Embassy Suites brand has opened a new hotel in Santo Domingo. The new property in the Dominican Republic’s capital is a […]
Chef Michael Schwartz Creates New Pub Concept For Royal Caribbean
Above: Chef Michael Schwartz By Alexander Britell James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz has designed a new pub concept for Royal Caribbean as the company’s newest “experience advisor.” The new pub, Michael’s Genuine Pub, which will feature Schwartz’s “Michaels Genuine […]
The Caribbean’s Best Boutique Hotels
What makes a boutique hotel … boutique? Is boutique just another word for a small hotel? Is a boutique hotel a small hotel with an upscale image, a unique design or a special theme? There are so many special small hotels […]
The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2013
WHAT TURNS a great meal into a memorable one? Particularly in the Caribbean, a great meal is about a great experience — one that combines food, service, ambience and more, whether you’re at a beach shack or a fine-dining eatery. […]
US Charges Son of Suriname President With Attempting to Support Terrorism
Above: Dino Bouterse By the Caribbean Journal staff Dino Bouterse, the son of Suriname President Desi Bouterse, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to the terrorist group Hezbollah, according to a superseding indictment unsealed on Friday by […]
Dominica Pushes Backyard Gardening
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff With a growing food security problem, more and more Caribbean countries are making a push to promote agriculture — and that extends to citizens’ backyards. Dominica is the latest country to […]
United Nations Sued in US Federal Court For Role in Haiti Cholera Epidemic
Above: UN Headquarters in New York City By the Caribbean Journal staff Human rights groups have filed suit against the United Nations in federal court in the United States for its alleged role in bringing cholera to Haiti. The suit, […]
Son of Suriname President Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
Above: Dino Bouterse By the Caribbean Journal staff Dino Bouterse, the 40-year-old son of current Suriname President Desi Bouterse, has been arrested on drug trafficking charges in Panama, according to Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District […]
American Airlines, US Airways Vow to Fight Government Efforts to Block Merger
Above: an American Airlines plane By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines and US Airways say they will fight a move by the US Justice Department to block their proposed merger. The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it would seek […]
6 Fun Things to Do in Old San Juan
Old San Juan is one of our favourite cities, but there’s a lot more to do than you’ll find time for in one trip. So we though we’d distill the San Juan experience into six fun things — whether you’re […]
Op-Ed: Does Jamaica Need Outside Help to Deal With Crime?
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Last week’s assault on Vincent Simpson, the brother of Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has left Jamaica in shock. When coupled with the recent late-night burglary of the Minister of National Security, it leaves the impression […]
Haiti Prime Minister Wins Defamation Case Against US Web Site
Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has won a court judgment in his defamation case against US-based Web site “Haiti Observateur,” according to federal court records. The […]
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