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Secrets Opens New All-Inclusive in St Martin
In what is the most significant hotel development on the French side of St Martin in years, AMResorts has officially debuted its new Secrets St Martin resort. The property, which is set on Anse Marcel, welcomed its first-ever guests this […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020
The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year. The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this […]
Another New Carnival Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of another new cruise ship, the company announced this week. The new Carnival Panorama is the 27th ship in the brand’s fleet, and the third in the company’s Vista class of ships. Carnival Panorama […]
From St Barth to Punta Cana, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in November
November is one of our favorite times of year to travel to the Caribbean. The weather is glorious, the crowds are less and the deals are plenty. But it’s also close enough to peak season that you’ll still get much […]
The Caribbean’s Most Exclusive Rum Event Is Coming to St Barth
The Caribbean’s most exclusive island is the new home of a major Caribbean rum event. Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Rum Awards, the region’s leading celebration of premium rums, is coming to St Barth from Nov. 6-10. The second edition of the […]
A New Culinary Tour at This Cancun Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new culinary experience to try in Cancun. Cancun’s Seadust Cancun Family Resort has launched a new “gastronomic tour” that is now running through December, the property told Caribbean Journal. The newest culinary tour […]
6 Reasons to Make Antigua and Barbuda Your Next Caribbean Getaway
Over the last few years, Antigua and Barbuda has developed into one of the Caribbean’s hottest hotspots, thanks to an energetic mix of world-class hotels, exotic beauty and what just might be the best airport in the entire Caribbean. Antigua […]
7 Reasons to Visit the Cayman Islands Right Now
There’s an energy here. You feel it on Seven Mile Beach, in the hotels, in the streets of George Town, by day and by night. It’s palpable. It’s because the Cayman Islands is one of the most dynamic destinations in […]
15 Saint Lucia Resorts to Visit Right Now
Few Caribbean destinations boast the sheer diversity of Saint Lucia’s hotel product. The range is vast, from tiny eco-friendly retreats to sprawling beach resorts to all-inclusives and full-fledged bucket-list experiences. That means there’s something for every kind of traveler here, […]
Bonaire Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Food Destination
By Alexander Britell THERE’S A popular restaurant in the onetime library of a very old Dominican abbey in the Dutch city of Zwolle. It’s called “The Library,” and it’s won a Michelin star every year since 1993 — now boasting three […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean
The Caribbean culinary scene has never been stronger. And much has changed since we first launched the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean back in 2013. Now, six years later, the world has begun to notice the gastronomic power of […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2018
There’s a dynamism in the Caribbean now, a movement. The region is at once reinventing itself and delving even deeper into the beauty of its traditions and its culture. There are new hotels, new restaurants, new destinations and new ideas. […]
The Best All-Inclusive Vacations in the Caribbean for Food
“All-inclusive vacations for food?” Seriously? It’s a proposition that couldn’t have even been raised a few years ago. But that’s a sign of just how dramatic the changes have been in the all-inclusive sector. In the place of industrial buffets […]
Why Martinique is the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton WE’RE SOMEWHERE near Saint-Esprit, stopped on the side of the road at Willy Poul’, a poulet boucane-focused food truck. The chicken is superb, with a resplendent garlic curry sauce, and it makes me think […]
A New Look (And a New Leading Chef) at Dominica’s Signature Eatery
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s the place to eat, the place to be, the place to be seen in Dominica, and it just got even better. The Palisades restaurant at Dominica’s Fort Young hotel has officially relaunched, with a […]
The Puerto Rico Travel Awards 2018
Simply put, the Puerto Rico travel industry has made a remarkable recovery from Hurricane Maria. Airlines are back, cruise passengers have returned, the hotels are open again and new ones are also making their way in the pipeline. Travelers are […]
5 Mexico Hotels to Visit Right Now
While the Caribbean coast of Mexico is filled with everything-included hotels, finding the more authentic, European-plan hotels is not always an easy proposition. But if you look closely, you can find them. Indeed, tucked away in the sea of megaresorts […]
Why to Try a Taste of St Croix
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Long one of the region’s most beloved food festivals, the Taste of St Croix is returning again for 2018. While in previous iterations the festival focused on a culinary competition, this year’s event will be […]
The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards — 2018
There’s something very special about a boutique hotel. It’s not just the size — it’s the connection between hotelier and guest, the intimacy of the design, the way it becomes more than just a hotel – it becomes a work of […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Big Culinary Festival
By Alexander Britell It isn’t just the Caribbean’s best sailing destination — it’s one of its greatest food getaways, too. And that’s always been true for travelers in the know — whether you’re downing a massive lobster at the Big […]
The 10 Hottest Tables in the Caribbean Right Now
What’s hot in the Caribbean dining scene? The region’s culinary footprint continues to grow, as more and more extraordinary eateries continue to pop up around the Caribbean. But some culinary outposts have that perfect blend of quality and buzz – […]
A New Adults-Only Dominican Republic Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a major new adults-only Dominican Republic resort: the VH Atmosphere Resort and Beach Club. The newest all-inclusive addition to Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast has 193 rooms, including 70 garden rooms, […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean — 2017
Let’s get this out of the way. This list looks different than it otherwise might if a pair of unwelcome visitors named Irma and Maria hadn’t made their way through the Caribbean this fall. Indeed, the storm hit some of […]
5 Caribbean Getaways for Labor Day 2017
By Alexander Britell It isn’t the longest vacation of the year, but it’s one of the most important: Labor Day, the summer travel season’s exclamation point. Maybe you block out a three-day weekend, or add on a few extra days. […]
The US Virgin Islands Has Big Tourism Plans
By Guy Britton This week saw the U.S. Virgin Islands’ 24th annual destination symposium in St. Thomas, and the takeaway was clear: the USVI has big tourism plans, buoyed by strong growth. The United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism […]
This Month’s New Food Festival in Santo Domingo
A new food festival has come to the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, one of the Caribbean’s emerging urban destinations, has launched a new culinary festival, SDQ Gastronomico, aimed at raising the city’s profile as a foodie hotspot. The festival, which […]
Five Essential Caribbean Spices
With culinary influences from India, Africa, Asia and Europe, Trinidad cuisine is a melting pot of exotic flavors. The gastronomic diversity allows me to experiment with some of my favorite herbs and bold spices which represent the authenticity of real […]
Five Secret Caribbean Food Hotspots
We’ve long hailed the wonders of the Caribbean’s gastronomic scene, and in many ways it’s never been better, with culinary capitals in places like St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Anguilla, to name a few. But there are so many more […]
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