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Anguilla, Airbnb Sign Tourism Agreement

Airbnb’s Caribbean growth continues. The home-sharing travel giant has signed another agreement with a Caribbean tourism destination, this time the island of Anguilla. The memorandum of understanding aims to “promote the island as a premier Caribbean destination, with a unique […]

Airbnb, Bermuda Sign Tourism Agreement

Bermuda has signed a major agreement with Airbnb to promote tourism to the island. The partnership aims to enhance Bermuda’s status as a world-class destination for leisure, group travel and tourism investment, as well as to create a framework that […]

Airbnb, Caribbean Tourism Organization Sign Agreement

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has signed what it’s calling a landmark deal with home sharing company Airbnb. Under the agreement, both organizations will share data and studies with policymakers about the impact of the sharing economy in the region and […]

Airbnb, Jamaica Sign Tourism Agreement

Airbnb and the Jamaica Tourist Board have signed what the two sides are calling a “major agreement to promote tourism on the island.” While short on specifics, the two sides said the agreement “brings new opportunities to grow the island’s […]

These Jamaican Hotel Rooms Will Offer Unlimited Spa Access

Jamaica-based Couples Resorts is launching a major new room class at its flagship Couples Tower Isle resort in Ocho Rios. The Oasis Spa Villas will offer “complete, private and unfettered access to all services and treatments at no additional charge,” […]

Aruba, Airbnb Sign Tourism Agreement

Aruba and Airbnb have signed what the two sides are calling an “historic” tourism agreement. The deal will “create a framework to allow the Aruba Tourism Authority and Airbnb to address the issue of taxes, host accommodation standards and regulations […]

The Sharing Economy and Caribbean Tourism

What the sharing economy means for Caribbean Tourism By Hugh Riley CJ Contributor The marketplace is evolving. Ten years ago no one imagined homeowners opening their doors and welcoming strangers to bunk at their tropical beach bungalows or private cozy […]

Six Fun Things to Do in Nassau

Whether you’re in Nassau for a few hours on a cruise excursion or you’re lucky enough to enjoy a longer stay, know that there’s plenty to do and see beyond Bay Street or your resort’s beach. We’ve rounded up a […]

Five Fun Things to Do in Aruba

With breezy white-sand beaches, year-round balmy temps, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture, the Dutch-Caribbean isle of Aruba has long been a favorite of sun-seeking Caribbean travelers. But, in case you need more reasons to visit this tiny territory, check out […]

The Best Yoga Retreats in the Caribbean

Several Caribbean resorts have a yoga class or two on their daily schedule, but where do you go if you’re a serious student trying to deepen your practice while you deepen your tan? Where do you go for the full […]

In Aruba, Soul on the Beach

Aruba has launched the 16th annual Soul Beach Music Festival, a five-day extravaganza filled with music, comedy and Caribbean vibes. The festival includes appearances from The Isley Brothers, Miguel, Fantasia and Jazmine Sullivan, among others, with a Comedy Night headlined […]

Hakkasan Group to Invest $150 Million in Mexico Hospitality Projects

Global hospitality company Hakkasan Group is looking to Mexico. The company has partnered with top Mexico resort operator Grupo Vidanta, on a planned $150 million investment into new concept beach clubs, nightlife venues, restaurants and hotels at Vidanta Resorts. The […]

Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan Resort Heads to Auction

The Grand Lucayan resort complex in Grand Bahama is for sale. The 409-acre resort, the largest on Grand Bahama, is being sold in a sealed bid auction by its owner, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited. […]

This W Hotel Just Completed a Major Renovation

A big new look By Dana Niland CJ Contributor W Hotels Worldwide has announced that W Mexico City has completed a multi-phase transformative renovation, including the debut of new restaurant J BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS. The renovation was led by New […]

A New $40 Million Stadium, Built by China, Opens in Grenada

A major new project By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grenada has a major new athletic stadium. The $40 million, Chinese-built stadium opened this weekend at an official ceremony. The 8,000-seat facility replaces the original athletics stadium which was destroyed by […]

A Great Idea in Terre de Haut

A great afternoon By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It seemed like a good idea at the time. Our ship, Windstar Cruises’ Windsurf, had dropped anchor just offshore from Terre De Haut, one of the islands in Guadeloupe’s archipelago. Passengers […]

Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Montserrat

A unique island in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Before I visited, I knew only two things about Montserrat. One: It was the home of Arrow, of “Hot, Hot, Hot” fame. And two: It had been devastated […]

Why Sammy Sosa and Other Baseball Greats are Coming to Casa de Campo

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Casa de Campo Resort & Villas will host the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame in its seventh Induction Week, honoring the Class of 2016. Events will take place around the resort and in La Romana […]

Barbados’ Port Ferdinand Opens Spa, Restaurant

Major marina project continues growth By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ new Port Ferdinand Marina and Luxury Residences has announced the opening of a new spa and fine dining restaurant. The project, developed by luxury resort brand UNNA, is a […]

How the Red Cross Failed Haiti

Above: The Red Cross promised to build hundreds of new homes in Campeche but none have been built. Many residents still live in crude shacks. (Marie Arago, special to ProPublica) By Justin Elliott, ProPublica, and Laura Sullivan, NPR THE NEIGHBORHOOD […]

Why This Tiny Caribbean Fishing Village Is Your Next Culinary Destination

Above: Deshaies, Guadeloupe (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell DESHAIES — Just before noon on a recent trip to Guadeloupe’s Island of Basse-Terre, I saw a rooster walking into a church. At first glance, it seemed the most exciting […]

Rum Journal: Bacardi Names New Top Rum Executive

Above: Mauricio Vergara By the Caribbean Journal staff Bacardi Limited has named a new top rum executive. The company announced this week that it had appointed Mauricio Vergara as global category vice president of rums. In the role, Vergara will […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Airports – 2015

These days, getting there isn’t always half the fun. Long lines and having to practically undress at the Security checkpoint can make flying more fraught than fab. Which is why we love transiting through these Caribbean hubs, which take the […]

Rum Journal: Bacardi’s New Look

Above: the new design of Bacardi By the Caribbean Journal staff The world’s best-selling rum has a new look. Bermuda-based Bacardi has unveiled a major overhaul of its bottle designs. The changes, which the company said were designed “in consultation […]

This is How the Caribbean Can Build Resilience to Climate Change

Above: remnants of an old pier and mangrove being inundated by rising sea level at Grenville Bay, Grenada (Photo: Marjo Aho) By Vera Agostini CJ Contributor A FEW weeks ago, I attended the Global Forum on Community Resilience in Cali, Colombia, […]

The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014

WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting […]

Montserrat Courts Investors in China

Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff The Montserrat Development Corporation recently led an investment delegation to China. The delegation, led by Montserrat Development Corporation Chairman John Ryan and CEO Ivan Browne, visited the country to attend the 18th Annual […]

Fairmont Barbados Resort Sold

Above: the Fairmont Royal Pavilion Barbados Resort By Alexander Britell The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Barbados Resort has been sold, global real estate brokerage CBRE Hotels announced. The 72-room hotel had recently undergone an extensive renovation programme. It is located on […]

The Rise of Caribbean Luxury Villas, From Turks and Caicos to St Barth