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Cancun Tops Summer Vacation Destinations: Report
Cancun has been posting sizzling tourism numbers for the last three years, a trend that is continuing through this summer. The Mexican Caribbean hotspot is the top international destination for Americans planning their summer vacations, according to a new report […]
This Top Chicago Restaurant Is Expanding to Paradise Island
Since 2005, Carnival has been one of the top culinary hotspots in Chicago, with a mix of Pan-Latin fare and hand-crafted cocktails. Now it’s coming to The Bahamas. The first-ever Caribbean outpost of Carnivale is opening next year at the […]
JetBlue: Punta Cana, Montego Bay Top Summer Vacation Demand
Caribbean destinations are dominating demand for summer vacations, according to new data from JetBlue Vacations. Beach destinations “have emerged as popular vacation spots” for summer travel, led by Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico. Aruba and […]
Why You Need to Visit This Caribbean Island in June
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean this year, continuing a trend that began last year. In the first quarter, Bonaire welcomed even more visitors than it did in the same […]
Antigua’s Newest Hotspot Is a Tapas and Wine Bar
Antigua’s top restaurant group has added another exciting new outpost on the island: Roquita, a Spanish-inspired tapas and wine bar in the heart of English Harbour. The new project is the latest from Rocks Group, which is also behind the […]
Cancun Tops American Travel Demand for Summer Vacations
Cancun is leading travel demand among Americans this summer, according to new data from travel giant Expedia. Cancun is the number one international destination for U.S. travelers this summer, outpacing global hotspots like London, Rome and Paris, among others. Punta […]
The Ultimate Caribbean Summer Vacation Includes This Rum Festival
A rum-on-the-beach party. A rum-infused lunch at an overwater restaurant. Outdoor tastings at oceanfront hotels around the island. A final dinner at a restaurant with a three-Michelin-star pedigree. This isn’t like any rum festival you’ve ever been to — and […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: An Essential Puerto Rico Stay
While Puerto Rico has been seeing dynamic tourism growth since the pandemic, that wasn’t the case a decade ago. That was when hospitality stars Loisse Herger and Fernando Davila took a chance and opened an innovative new boutique hotel in […]
The Caribbean’s Hottest Culinary Event Is Coming to Antigua
Whether you’re having sushi by the pool at Rokuni, savoring Venetian cicchetti on the beach at Wild Tamarind or enjoying grazing boards at the Antigua Vintage Tea House, Antigua and Barbuda is filled with exceptional, unforgettable culinary experiences. Indeed, Antigua […]
In Bonaire, an Unforgettable Caribbean Summer Festival
Maybe you’ve been to a rum festival. Maybe you’re just beginning a journey into the world of premium rum. Or maybe you’re just looking for a new kind of beach vacation. Either way, Bonaire Rum Week should be on your […]
From Jamaica to St Thomas, Following the Trail of Caribbean Pirates
With all proper deference to Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, there’s a far richer (and bloodier) vein of real pirate history and lore running through the islands of the Caribbean. And while some of it […]
The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]
10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023
It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week and […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023
It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]
Hilton Just Opened Its Newest Caribbean Hotel in Colombia
It’s a sometimes forgotten part of the Caribbean: the northern coast of Colombia. But the country’s Caribbean coastline has been quietly seeing a wave of hotel and tourism development in recent years, both in its most popular hotspot, Cartagena, and, […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Hotel Is In Martinique
It’s one of the coolest beach towns anywhere in the Caribbean: Le Carbet on the northern Caribbean coast of the island of Martinique. While the town abounds with great eateries, beach bars, local shopping (and the world-class Rhum Neisson distillery, […]
The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023
Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]
The 15 Best Adults Only Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean in 2023
Adults only resorts are the perfect accommodations for those looking to get intimate in a more serene, tranquil setting than larger, family-friendly resorts can sometimes offer. With a range of dramatic landscapes from unspoiled beaches to cliffs and rainforests , […]
The 25 Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2023
There are countless reasons to travel to the Caribbean. But on cold winter afternoons, one image manages to slide into our imaginations more frequently: a cold rum punch at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Beach bars just call to […]
US President Joe Biden Spends Caribbean Vacation in St Croix
United States President Joe Biden is spending his holiday vacation this year in the Caribbean. President Biden is returning to what was one of his favorite vacation spots when he served as President Barack Obama’s Vice President: the island of […]
Top Caribbean Rum Festival Returning to Bonaire in 2023
If you’ve been to a rum festival, you’re familiar with the routine. A large indoor conference hall, crowded booths, typically thousands of miles from the Caribbean. But if you love rum, there is another option: Bonaire Rum Week. The Caribbean’s […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023
If 2021 in the Caribbean was a year of recovery, 2022 has been a year of unmistakable, unprecedented rebirth. The Caribbean has never been hotter, with just about every destination nearing (or now exceeding) its pre-pandemic travel totals, and the […]
A New Rooftop Hotspot in Playa del Carmen
One of Playa del Carmen’s coolest hotels has added a sizzling new rooftop hotspot. It is called UMI Rooftop + Tokyo Kitchen, and it’s the newest addition to the ultra-chic Thompson Playa del Carmen in the heart of the Mexican […]
Tripadvisor: Cancun, Punta Cana Leading Caribbean Demand
Cancun and Punta Cana are the top destinations in the Caribbean for this upcoming winter season, according to a new report from TripAdvisor. Cancun, the Mexican Caribbean hotspot, and Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub, both cracked the top […]
The Winners of the CJ Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022
They are the world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel: Caribbean Journal readers. They travel to the Caribbean multiple times each year, scouring the region for the newest and the greatest, searching out hotels, beaches, restaurants and experiences. And each year, […]
Hilton Is Opening Its First Caribbean Motto Hotel in Tulum
Flexible bed setups. Beach club access. E-bikes. Multiple connected rooms. It’s a new kind of hotel for the Caribbean, and it’s now in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum. Hilton is bringing its innovative Motto hotel brand to the Caribbean […]
JetBlue Just Relaunched Its Nonstop French Caribbean Flights
JetBlue has relaunched its service between New York City and the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe. The fast-expanding carrier has resumed flights between New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport and Pointe a Pitre International Airport in Grand-Terre, Guadeloupe. The […]
From Puerto Rico to Panama, 5 New Caribbean Adults-Only Hotels
Whether you are just traveling alone with your significant other or you’ve managed to get a break from the wonderful, grueling work that is parenting, you won’t have trouble finding great adults-only resorts in the Caribbean. They’re the places that […]
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