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Guadeloupe, Cayman Lead Caribbean Push Against Coronavirus

A pair of Caribbean destinations are leading the way with aggressive measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. That includes the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe and the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. In what is […]

How Puerto Rico Is Working to Contain Coronavirus

While Puerto Rico has only five confirmed cases of coronavirus so far, the island has announced a series of strong measures to contain the virus in the territory, according to Discover Puerto Rico. “Puerto Rico has put an Island-wide issues […]

BVI Limits International Ports of Entry Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The British Virgin Islands has announced a series of measures aimed at protecting the territory from the spread of coronavirus. The BVI has announced the immediate closure of its cruise port for a 30-day period, while limiting ports of entry. […]

How Coronavirus Is Affecting American Airlines in the Caribbean

American Airlines has announced a series of changes to its schedule in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Crucially, though, the carrier said it would “continue” its short-haul flights to the Caribbean, with the suspension of just a few […]

Caribbean Hotels Open 2020 With Declines

Caribbean hotels opened 2020 with the region’s lowest January occupancy level since 2011, according to data from STR. For the month, occupancy was down 3.7% year over year to 66.5%. Average daily rate (ADR) also fell 1.5% to US$253.09, […]

Thoroughbred Racing Is Coming to Saint Lucia

Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry. Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine […]

Harbour Island’s Coral Sands Hotel Gets a Makeover

By Alexander Britell The chic Coral Sands Hotel on Harbour Island in The Bahamas has just completed a property-wide makeover, Caribbean Journal has learned. The redesign included a new look at the restaurant and a new aesthetic featuring blends of […]

A New Way to Live in Bocas del Toro, Panama

By the Caribbean Journal staff What was already one of the leading destinations for expats in the Caribbean just got another boost. Bocas del Toro, the beach-filled archipelago off the Caribbean coast of Panama, is now home to a new […]

Atlantis Paradise Island’s Cafe Martinique Gets a New Chef

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Bahamas’ most venerable eateries is getting a new injection of culinary energy. Atlantis Paradise Island has named Chef Alessio Pitzalis as the new Head Chef of its Café Martinique restaurant. Pitzalis will […]

10 Under-the-Radar Beach Hotels in the Caribbean

You didn’t want to spend 20 minutes walking from your room to get to the beach. That’s not why you’re here. You made the long journey so you could spend your vacation lazing on the sand, rum punch (or just […]

VIDEO: Valentines, the Heartbeat of Harbour Island

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton HARBOUR ISLAND — There’s the sound of the driven drumming of Junkanoo, the dynamic beat spreading across the hills of the island. This is Independence Day in The Bahamas, meaning fireworks, rum, Kalik and […]

The Best Honeymoon Destinations in the Caribbean

It’s the icing on the cake of every wedding, a chance to get away from it all, a way to begin your new life together in style. But choosing the right honeymoon destination is very much an art. The best […]

VIDEO: St Barth’s Quick Comeback

By Alexander Britell GUSTAVIA — It’s Monday night and Eddy’s is hopping. Down the corner, the Caribbean’s most creative bar, 25 Quarter, is serving up rare rums from Martinique, and the patio at Le Select is already full. I’m eating […]

Paradise Island’s Ocean Club to Become Four Seasons Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Four Seasons is expanding its Caribbean portfolio with one of the region’s greatest luxury resorts. The former One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas will become The Ocean Club, A Four […]

Flying to St. Barth on Tradewind Aviation

By Alexander Britell You know something’s different when, after checking in, you don’t go through security. You take a side elevator up to a private lounge, waiting until the time when you simply have to walk right down to the […]

How to Make Peter Island’s Ginger Lemonade

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What makes arriving at a private-island resort even sweeter? In the British Virgin Islands, it’s the welcome beverage served to guests at Peter Island Resort & Spa. Zesty, sweet and spiked, if you like, […]

5 Affordable Caribbean Private Island Resorts

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Having a private island is the classic Caribbean dream. But the private island experience isn’t always as expensive as you think. We’ve found 5 private-island Paradises without over-the-top prices. Some are open only for […]

This Is Your Next Island Triathlon

The Bermuda Tourism Authority and the International Triathlon Union have signed a three-year-contract to host World Triathlon Series events. The first race will be held April 28, 2018. “Our warm climate in April offers perfect conditions for racing,” said Bermuda […]