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A Must-See Classical Music Concert in Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major music event is coming to Barbados next month. The renowned Piazzolla Trio has been selected to perform “Under the Stars” in Barbados on Jan. 13, in honor of the St George Parish Church. […]

Rum Journal: In Martinique, a Tale of Two Rums and Terroir

By Alexander Britell Can a rum have a terroir? In Martinique, unlike the vast majority of rum-making regions around the world, rhum is made from the juice pressed from sugarcane stalks, not molasses, the latter of which is a by-product. […]

Secrets Cap Cana Holds Grand Opening

The new Secrets Cap Cana is now officially open. Transitioning from a soft opening phase, the AMResorts property celebrated its grand opening Thursday evening coinciding with the Dominican Republic’s largest tourism conference, DATE: The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange in Punta Cana. […]

Rum Journal: A Bucket-List Caribbean Rum

MARTINIQUE — It’s a rainy afternoon on the outskirts of Fort de France. We drive up a road through the waving green of cane fields and enter a dimly-lit distillery, vibrant with the clang of steam-powered machinery, raw and primal. This […]

A New Species of Hammerhead Shark?

Scientists believe they have discovered a new species of hammerhead shark. While the “bonnethead,” a small species of hammerhead found in the U.S., the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Latin America, had been considered abundant, after a recent DNA sequencing of […]

Op-Ed: Haiti: A Black and White Revolution

Each year, as January 1st comes, Haitians not only celebrate a new year, but also their Independence Day. For some, the Haitian independence is just a foot note in history, culminating in a simple cliché: The first black republic in […]

Secrets Cap Cana Is Now Open

AMResorts’ newest resort is now open in the Dominican Republic: Secrets Cap Cana. The new luxury 457-room adults-only resort is in the exclusive gated enclave of Cap Cana in greater Punta Cana; it is the 15th property in the Secrets […]

The Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

We love a lazy beach day as much as anyone else but we also recognize that there’s so much more to do in our favorite part of the world than just soaking up the sun and sipping a rummy cocktail. […]

The 5 Best Dive Watches

If you’re heading underwater, there’s no reason you can do so in style. And finding the right wristwatch is a big part of that. But if you’re heading to the Caribbean Sea, you’re looking for a watch that’s sporty, lightweight […]

A New Wellness Retreat in Jamaica

Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Jamaica is offering guests the chance to begin the new year with a four-day, three-night holistic retreat, hosted by wellness coach Shayna Hiller, from January 19-22, 2017. Hiller – a U.S.-based expert in the […]

AccorHotels Adds to Luxury Division

AccorHotels, has announced the appointment of three executives to its luxury division. The announcement follows the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts and its three luxury hotel brands: Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel. Greg Doman, François Baudin and Laure Morvan have […]

The Ritz-Carlton San Juan’s Newest Hire

The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan has named a new general manager for its casino. The luxury Puerto Rico hotel has named Ada Perez to the role, following more than three decades of experience in the casino operations and hospitality fields. “We […]

This Caribbean Island Wants to Be a “Blue Growth” Leader

It’s called Blue Growth: it means a strategy aimed at supporting sustainable growth concentrated in the marine and maritime sectors. And one Caribbean island wants to be a regional leader in this area: Grenada. The tri-island country has been making […]

This Caribbean Hotel Now Has a “Vibe Manager”

Hotels in the region have announced creative new positions in all kinds of fields in recent years, from wellness concierges to rum sommeliers. Now, Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has announced its newest hire: a vibe manager. The St Lucia […]

How to Move to Punta Cana

It’s the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean: Punta Cana, the beach-filled paradise on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. And while it’s filled with a host of great, mostly all-inclusive properties, the country’s tourism hub is also […]

Five Fun Things to Do in Punta Cana

There’s more to Punta Cana than palm trees and Presidentes. The east-coast Dominican Republic resort town has plenty of attractions beyond the confines of your hotel, and you’re missing out if you don’t rouse yourself from your chaise to sample […]

You Should Visit St Martin in June. Here’s How.

By Alexander Britell June is nearly upon us, meaning it’s time for another Caribbean island. With the mercury rising, we recommend you try the wonderful French Caribbean destination of St Martin next month. For just one half of a small […]

Four Fun Things to Do in St Kitts

New and old ways to see the island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Wanna know what to do in St. Kitts? Who better to ask than the CEO of the island’s tourism authority, Racquel Brown? Brown, a Jamaican, has […]

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 […]

In Jamaica, Demystifying Cuba

Exploring the Cuba opportunity By Dana Niland CJ Contributor International and local experts in the investment and trade fields came together to discuss opportunities, challenges, and procedures for business in Cuba at the Cuba Demystified business forum in Jamaica. JAMPRO […]

The 10 Most Exotic Places to Live in the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s certainly exotic. But what you’re looking for a place that goes off-off the beaten path — the really exotic places, the ones with very few people and a lot of mystery? That’s where these little islands come in, some […]

Op-Ed: A Letter to Baroness Scotland

By Joan Grant Cummings Op-Ed Contributor Dear Baroness Scotland, We are a network of Caribbean feminist and women’s rights activists, policy-makers and scholars, and we are delighted with your recent election as Commonwealth Secretary-General and offer our warm congratulations to […]

A Secret Corner of Aruba

By Alexander Britell ARUBA – Gilbert Raven loved The Flintstones. There was something about Fred and Barney, about Dino, about pedaling with your feet. And it inspired him to build it. To build this place. Something about a trip to […]

Op-Ed: Education in Haiti

“Let’s raise a new generation of Haitians that is scientifically and technologically literate.” By Eric Rolex Joseph Op-Ed Contributor Education is the best way for a country to reduce poverty, become competitive on the international stage and strengthen democracy and […]

Why Tourism Matters in the Caribbean

And why it needs more prominence By Hugh Riley The emergence of the travel and tourism sector in the Caribbean coincided with a move away from complete reliance on agriculture as the primary money earner. The decline of bananas, sugar, […]

Westin Grand Cayman Names New Spa Director

Above: the Westin Grand Cayman By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of a new spa director, Yarlin Faurer. Faurer holds an extensive 15-year background in the hospitality […]

10 Luxury Caribbean Boutique Hotels to Visit Right Now

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Go big or go home? Not us! While we appreciate all the bells and whistles a large resort can offer, sometimes we just want to escape to somewhere less “mega” and more “mini.” Here […]

Rum Journal: Copacabana Rum

Don Pancho. It’s more than a name. It is legend. Francisco “Don Pancho” Fernandez has had one of the rum industry’s storied careers, one that has taken him from Cuba, where he served as a Maestro Ronero for a decade, […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua