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A New “Toes in the Sand” Caribbean Hotel in St Barth

If you’ve been to St Barth, you know St Jean: that picturesque, sugar-white stretch of beach and turquoise water that’s the essence of French Caribbean cool. For the last few years, St Jean has seen one hotspot become particularly popular: […]

Every Room at This New-Look Costa Rica Resort Has a Plunge Pool

It’s the coolest hotel brand in Costa Rica: Nayara, which has three hotels in the country and recently expanded with an overwater resort in Panama, too. Now, Nayara has reopened its original Costa Rica hotel after a complete rebuild. The […]

The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]

The 10 Best New Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

The Caribbean hotel pipeline isn’t slowing down, and that means another wave of hotels set to open their doors in 2024. Our list of the hottest new hotels for 2024 includes some that just opened their doors at the end […]

Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Caribbean Ship

Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship has officially arrived in the Caribbean. Celebrity Ascent, the fourth and newest ship in the company’s Edge series, is now making regular sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades cruise […]

The Caribbean’s Most Anticipated New Golf Course Is Open in Saint Lucia

It’s the most anticipated new golf course in the Caribbean in decades: the 6,575-yard, Coore & Crenshaw-designed Point Hardy Golf Club at the northern tip of Saint Lucia. The project, part of the Cabot Saint Lucia development, includes comfort stations, […]

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Every Room at This New Resort in Grenada Will Have Its Own Pool

The highly-anticipated new Six Senses resort in Grenada will be opening its doors next spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. Six Senses La Sagesse, the first-ever Caribbean resort for the sought-after, wellness-focused luxury brand, will debut on the island’s La Sagesse […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New Riviera Maya Edition in the Mexican Caribbean

Marriott calls it the “anti-hotel chain.” Edition, originally conceived as a partnership between the hotel giant and legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, is a collection of “individualized” hotels, all with unique personalities and fresh takes on modern luxury. Until now, though, […]

Hilton Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

Hilton has officially opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean: the Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe in Cancun. The new Hilton is a rebranding of the former Royal Uno all-inclusive resort, formerly belonging to the Royal Resorts portfolio. The 540-room […]

Riu Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Near Montego Bay

Riu Hotels and Resorts is opening a brand-new all-inclusive resort near Montego Bay, Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Riu Palace Aquarelle will be set on White Bay Beach in Falmouth, part of an area that has […]

A New Culinary Program at the Hyatt Regency Aruba

The Hyatt Regency Aruba is getting a new dining program, following the appointment of Chef Yvan Didelot as its new director of culinary experience and food and beverage operations. Didelot will serve as “both a chef and a leader” to […]

This Popular Jamaica All-Inclusive Has a New Culinary Program

One of Jamaica’s most beloved all-inclusive resorts has launched a new menu: the Sunset at the Palms Resort in Negril. The adults-only retreat has named a new Chef, Michael Barnett, a native of Jamaica, who has put Jamaican culture at […]

A Major New Food Festival At the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort

The Dominican Republic’s leading resort has always been a magnet for lovers of golf, leisure, yachting, shopping, wellness and entertainment. But now the Casa de Campo Resort and Villas is looking to position itself in another significant category: food. Next […]

The Bahamas Has a New Jet-Set Hotel in Nassau

Sidney Poitier. Sean Connery. The Beatles. They were all here, during the days when when Nassau wasn’t just the place to be in The Bahamas: it was the spot in the whole Caribbean. This was the epicenter: Cable Beach, one […]

This Caribbean Resort Has a New Michelin-Star Chef

One of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts has a new Michelin-star chef: the celebrated Le Barthelemy Hotel and Spa in St Barth. The hotel has named Jérémy Czaplicki as the head chef of the hotel’s on-property restaurant, Amis St Barth. […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas

Another airline is launching service between the United States and Abaco in The Bahamas: JSX Airlines. JSX has announced plans to launch service between Miami and Marsh Harbour, Abaco beginning Dec. 14. “The airline’s plan is to connect Dallas (DAL) […]

The Best New Restaurant in The Bahamas

It’s no secret that Nassau Paradise Island has become the Caribbean’s most dynamic culinary destination in the last few years. From longtime standouts like the country’s premier dining destination, Graycliff, to local favorites like Cafe Matisse and Sapodilla to new […]

Cancun Passenger Traffic Growth Cools Down

Even for the Caribbean Basin’s hottest tourism destination, July was a bit of a cool down. Cancun passenger traffic grew by 4.9 percent in July, still positive growth but slower than its trend for much of 2023, according to new […]

A New Food and Wine Festival in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s top luxury resort is launching an exciting new culinary event: the inaugural Casa de Campo Food and Wine Festival. The festival, held in partnership with golfing country club collection Invited, will be held from Oct. 17-22 at […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New Top Chef

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the island’s premier luxury resort, has named a new leader for its culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort has tapped Andrea Ferrandi as its new executive chef, who is joining her fifth Four […]

The Best New All-Inclusive Resort in Barbados

There’s a nice breeze at the bar where diners are chowing on tortilla español and drinking sidecars and looking out at the lights of the south coast of Barbados. This is Brisa, where you can enjoy some of the best […]

The Bahamas Has a New Museum of Junkanoo

It’s the most vibrant, dynamic (and certainly loudest) art form in The Bahamas: Junkanoo, the national celebration that is a focal point of the holiday season and an essential part of celebrations across the archipelago year round. Now, Junkanoo has […]

WestJet Is Adding a New Caribbean Island: Bonaire

In what is a major boost for tourism to the island, Canadian carrier WestJet has announced plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flights to Bonaire. WestJet will be kicking off nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Bonaire’s Flamingo […]

A Former Pirate Castle Will Become Barbados’ Newest All-Inclusive

Built two centuries ago, it began its life as a pirate’s castle. Now, it’s set to become one of the most sought-after all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The legendary Sam Lord’s Castle is slated to open its doors later this […]

A New Top Chef at This St Croix All-Inclusive

The recently-reinvigorated Divi Carina Bay all-inclusive resort in St Croix has named a new leader for its culinary program. The property has tapped Norman McPherson as its new executive chef. McPherson will be in the charge of the resort’s eateries […]

At Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, The Art of Everything