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From St John to Martinique, 5 Charming Caribbean Hotels to Try

We’ve made no secret for our love of the Caribbean’s smaller hotels, where travelers can dig deep into the authentic charm of the Caribbean. But there are more such properties than one can count — meaning we never get tired of […]

Vidanta Plans Two New Luxury Mexico Resorts

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grupo Vidanta is planning to add a pair of high-profile boutique luxury resorts to its portfolio in Mexico. The company has announced the introduction of The Estates a new luxury development that will debut at […]

Is This the Ultimate St Barth Villa Getaway?

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s already the Caribbean’s greatest villa destination, with a higher concentration of ultra-luxe villas than anywhere else in the region, an impressive collection of eateries, world-class shopping, pristine beaches and a landscape that just begs […]

Norwegian Launches Booking for Nonstop Martinique Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Air Shuttle is returning to Martinique for the upcoming fall and winter tourist season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier has already launched bookings for the new air service, which will resume Oct. 28 […]

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 […]

10 Tiny Caribbean Resorts to Visit Right Now

They’re not mega-resorts. They’re not even large resorts. But they’re also more than boutique hotels. These are Caribbean resorts, in a smaller package, with the amenities you’re looking for and the intimacy you prize. They’re full of character and charm […]

A New Way to Fly to Martinique

By Alexander Britell There’s a great new way to reach one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating destinations. European low-cost carrier Norwegian is set to launch its newest route on Oct. 30, with flights between Fort Lauderdale and Fort-de-France, Martinique. The […]

10 Boutique Hotels to Try in the Caribbean Right Now

You’re looking for a different kind of Caribbean getaway: an authentic one. One where you get a real taste of an island’s personality, of its soul. There are certain hotels made for that, smaller properties that are all about offering […]

5 Punta Cana Resorts to Visit Right Now

Punta Cana resorts welcome more than two million North American visitors each year, making the area the most popular single vacation destination in the Caribbean – and with good reason. The Dominican Republic resort town seduces with broad white-sands bordered […]

How to Fly to Martinique for $79

It’s never been easier to get to the French Caribbean – and it’s never been cheaper, either. And right now, you can fly to the island of Martinique, one of the most exotic and fascinating destinations in the Caribbean, for […]

A Great Way to Experience the St. Barth Gourmet Festival

With the St. Barth Gourmet Festival three months away, St. Barth Properties is partnering with some of the island’s most luxurious villas for a special package. Guests who book a minimum of seven nights over the festival dates at one […]

Morgan Heritage to Headline Roots and Soul Music Festival in St. Lucia

There’s a new music festival to visit in the Caribbean this summer: Roots and Soul. The artist is dedicated to musicians “setting new trends” in genres including reggae, conscious hip-hop, Afro-punk and R&B, with concerts accompanied by master classes and […]

St. Lucia’s Big Summer Plans

The typically quiet summer season in St. Lucia is about to heat up. The Eastern Caribbean island has announced a new summer festival circuit called Soleil, including six festivals from May through October. The new series was announced by St. Lucia […]

The Westin Grand Cayman’s $50 Million Renovation Project

The Westin Grand Cayman is close to debuting the first phase of a $50 million renovation project at the Caribbean hotel. The 343-room resort will reveal a more open lobby with panoramic views of Seven Mile Beach; a new design […]

Martinique Seeing Huge Jump in US, Canadian Visitors

Martinique is booming. The French Caribbean department is seeing a significant increase in visitors from the United States and Canada, following a concerted push in recent years to focus on the North American market. This year’s peak tourist season saw […]

Discovering Vidanta Riviera Maya

A gem on the Caribbean coast of Mexico By Angela Rodriguez CJ Contributor It was late when I finally arrived at Vidanta Riviera Maya’s vast lobby to check in and the first thing that struck me was a disorienting feeling […]

10 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now

There’s often something special about a well-executed small hotel. It’s more intimate, it’s more personal, it’s more soulful. And the Caribbean is full of precisely such places, from hillside retreats to beachfront boutiques. These are places with personality, where quality […]

Punta Cana’s Perfect Spa

A new kind of relaxation By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If I were any more relaxed I’d slip into a coma. That’s what I’m thinking as I laze on a chaise, swaddled in a waffle cotton robe and gazing […]

This Is Your Next Multi-Island Caribbean Trip

Above: the Fort Young hotel in Dominica Sipping a planteur and eating bokit on one day, hiking to a boiling lake the next. While the multi-island Caribbean trip seems like just a fantasy, it’s actually eminently doable. And now, it’s […]

An All-Inclusive Zen Oasis in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Serenity will be just a suite away at Club Med Punta Cana when the new Zen Oasis section of the resort is unveiled on Dec. 19. Exclusively for adults, the enclave will comprise 78 […]

Martinique’s Most Enchanting Hotel

Above: Hotel Plein Soleil in Martinique (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell LE FRANCOIS — There are bananas growing by the pool. By my pool. They are not yet ripe; it will be many weeks or months before they […]

These are the Must-Visit Caribbean Islands for Spring 2015

Some call it the shoulder season. We call it springtime. The “peak” tourism season in the Caribbean may be over, but not for Caribbean Journal readers, who love going to the Caribbean all-year round. That’s why we’ve selected some of […]

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations, from boutiques to large resorts across the islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Seclusion, tranquility, sultry nights tempered by cool ocean breezes … the Caribbean defines romance and honeymoons. The Caribbean and honeymoons amplify […]

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Resorts

Choosing the best resort for a honeymoon in the Caribbean is a bit like choosing an engagement ring. There are so many, they are all beautiful and there’s usually one that’s just right for you. The difference is, you’ll have […]

Island Shop: Five Perfumes Made in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Rum, coffee and straw baskets are classic Caribbean keepsakes but locally produced scents also make evocative souvenirs. Get a noseful of these five fragrances, guaranteed to bring back memories of your tropical trip. Goombay, […]

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