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The Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations

You can take a great family vacation anywhere in the Caribbean. But some islands have a certain innate family-friendliness, an added level of comfort and ease that make a trip particularly well suited for a family traveling together, whether due […]

New $8.9 Million Solar Project Launches in Aruba

A major new solar energy project has broken ground in Aruba. The Sunrise Solar Park has gotten a green light for initiation, a project that will become one of the largest solar projects in the Caribbean region. Sir Richard Branson […]

15 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now

There’s just something different about a small hotel. Maybe it’s the intimate service you get, or the way the design vision of the owner seems to manifest itself better in the decor. Maybe it’s the little quirks, or the warm, […]

The 7 Best Tulum Hotels

It only takes 90-minutes by car to go from the controlled chaos of Cancun to the laid-back languor of Tulum, a sleepy Mexican beach town 80 miles south that has everything you need for the ultimate flip-flop friendly vacation. Spread […]

A New Street Art Movement in Cancun

Cancun is welcoming an array of street artists set to transform its public spaces through a vibrant street art movement. New colorful murals have already started to emerge on Cancun’s street walls and abandoned residential areas. The first stage of […]

25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017

Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; […]

The 10 Easiest Beaches to Get to in the Caribbean

“Get me to the beach immediately.” It’s getting to that time of year, when going to the beach isn’t just a luxury — it’s an urgent mission. So we’ve collected a group of beaches that are easiest to get to […]

Esperanza Spalding to Highlight Dominican Republic Jazz Festival

Superstar Esperanza Spalding will be highlighting this year’s Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, organizers announced this week. The four-time Grammy-award-winning Spalding, one of the leading jazz artists today, will be joined by featured artists including Terri Lynne Carrington, the Patricia Zarate […]

Seven Reasons to Retire in the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya, Mexico¹s stunning Caribbean coastline, is one of the top destinations for foreigners to find their happily ever after — and it’s one of the region’s top retirement destinations. To learn more, Caribbean Journal talked to Riviera Maya Property […]

Uber Launches in Puerto Rico

Uber, the global power player in ride-sharing, is expanding in the Caribbean. After first launching last year in the Santo Domingo, the company has officially launched operations in Puerto Rico. “We are proud to celebrate Puerto Rico, with its streets […]

This Is Your Next Caribbean Island Hopping Trip

Two islands are always better than one. And that’s the thinking behind the Caribbean’s newest island hopping itinerary, which includes Nevis and Montserrat. The trip is a partnership between the Four Seasons Resort Nevis and Olveston House of Montserrat, offering […]

The Caribbean’s Best Small Cruise Ports

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Modern mega-ships can take you to marquee Caribbean ports such as San Juan, Puerto Rico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and St Thomas in the USVI. But the region’s lesser-known cruise stops are worth a look, […]

The 10 Best Ways to Retire in the Caribbean

Retiring well is a subjective matter. For some it’s time to kick back and watch the world go by. For others it’s time to put it into high-gear and create an altogether new life. There are many stories about people […]

The Top 20 Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a multitude of destinations. But the country is so large and diverse that you may think you know the DR when, actually, you don’t. Sure, you may know about the traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto […]

Why the World’s Top Marathoners Went to St Kitts

A Caribbean challenge By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Some of the world’s leading marathoners traveled to St. Kitts recently for a special cruise marathon. The marathon, hosted by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, […]

Where to Travel in 2016: 16 Places You Need to Visit in the Caribbean

Don’t just go on a great vacation to the Caribbean this year. Go on an interesting one. Explore the Caribbean in new ways — see parts of the region you may have never considered, or find new corners of the places […]

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 […]

Op-Ed: Debt Relief for Climate Action

By Kamalesh Sharma Op-Ed Contributor Global warming is emerging as one of the greatest injustices of our time. Small island states in the Pacific, for example, have done little to cause climate change, yet may soon disappear into a rising […]

The Best Caribbean Destinations for Solo Travelers

Sometimes you have to get away. There’s no time to find a buddy to join you on your trip, or you just want some alone time. But solo travel has become much more commonplace, whether you’re in need of a […]

The Best Caribbean Hotels for Under $200 a Night

The word “affordable” means so many different things to so many different travelers. That’s why with our newest “Affordable Caribbean” list, we decided to start with a price point, making it as helpful as possible for CJ readers. While prices can […]

The Must-Visit Shop in the Abacos

A haven for shoppers By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MAN-O-WAR CAY — I never met a bag I didn’t like. Beach totes, hobos, box clutches, backpacks … I’ve got somewhere around 40, in leather, fabric, even straw, and in […]

Undersea Caribbean Volcano Raised to Second-Highest Alert Level

Seismic activity leads to second-highest alert level By the Caribbean Journal staff A Caribbean volcano alert has come to the coast of Grenada. The alert level has been raised to “orange” on the “Kick ‘em Jenny” submarine volcano in Grenada, […]

The Best Caribbean Summer Destinations

Summertime. Yes, the Caribbean is hot, but so is everywhere else. But what the Caribbean offers is a diverse, scintillating collection of islands where you can find your own cool, whether it’s windsurfing in Aruba or traversing a mountain jungle […]

How This Team Is Using Drones to Search for Hard-to-Find Caribbean Corals

Above: searching for coral from above (Photo: Jordan Mitchell/TNC) By Dr Steve Schill CJ Contributor As I dove into the clear Caribbean waters, I adjusted my mask and started searching. I was on the hunt for signs of elkhorn coral, a […]

Could the “Singapore Experience” Have Happened in Trinidad?

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By Paul Hay CJ Contributor Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, died on 23 March 2015; and on 29 March 2015, the Straits Times published an article titled “The Singapore That Lee Kuan […]

The Caribbean’s Hidden City

Above: Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell SANTO DOMINGO — Everything here is hidden. Inside these venerable old structures are great little hotels and restaurants. But you don’t notice them. You walk right by them. […]

Rum Journal: A Hidden Bar on the Caribbean’s Oldest Street

Above: the lobby bar at the Hostal Nicolas de Ovando in Santo Domingo (All photos by CJ) This bar isn’t very old. But the building is. It’s been aging for half a millennium, a place that was once home to […]

In Virgin Gorda, Discovering Rocks and Wonders

Above: The Baths, Virgin Gorda (all photos by Caribbean Journal) By Alexander Britell VIRGIN GORDA — Sure, there’s an explanation. An ancient volcano, that’s what formed these awesome granite stones. The Baths are a marvel and they are a vision. […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas