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Virgin Voyages to Be Adults-Only Cruise Line
By the Caribbean Journal staff Sir Richard Branson’s new cruise line is going to be a game-changer for the industry: an adults-only cruise line. Virgin Voyages made the announcement during a keel laying ceremony for its first ship in Genoa, […]
Gansevoort Turks and Caicos to Reopen Oct. 5
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another top Turks and Caicos resort is opening its doors in the wake of Irma and Maria. The Gansevoort Turks and Caicos will reopen for the fall and winter season on Oct. 5. The property […]
Guadeloupe Avoids Direct Hit From Maria
By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Maria, although the storm caused the death of two people. The island did not see infrastructural damage, however, and within two to three […]
Bahamas Vows to Build a “New” Ragged Island
By the Caribbean Journal staff While the vast majority of the Bahamas escaped the wrath of Hurricane Irma, the southern island of Ragged Island bore the brunt of the damage, with most homes destroyed or damaged, powerlines down and public […]
Mariah Carey’s Favorite Table in Nassau
Global music superstar Mariah Carey recently paid another visit to Nassau in The Bahamas, stopping for a meal at the country’s signature restaurant: Graycliff. The pop icon dined in a private dining room with her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the […]
160 Couples Just Renewed Their Vows in Aruba
More than 160 couples gathered on Aruba’s Eagle Beach Tuesday to take part in what’s been billed as the Caribbean’s largest vow renewal ceremony. Participants included first-time and loyal Aruba visitors, travel influencers and celebrity couples– such as Bravo TV’s […]
Vote for the Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean – 2017
What’s the best way to cruise around the Caribbean? Why not ask the world’s greatest Caribbean travel experts — Caribbean Journal readers. We’re asking you to vote on your pick for the best cruise line that sails the Caribbean, big […]
Ben & Jerry’s Now Has a Bob Marley Flavor: One Love
Ben & Jerry’s newest flavor is all about the Caribbean. The company has announced the launch of the new “Bob Marley’s One Love” flavor, named for Bob Marley’s legendary song. The flavor is the result of a partnership with the […]
In San Salvador, Savoring History on the Sand
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Here at Caribbean Journal we’re always encouraging readers to go beyond the beach to explore the history and culture of the destination they’re visiting. But what if you could do that without even leaving […]
Construction Begins on First Virgin Voyages Ships
Richard Branson’s new Virgin Voyages cruise brand has officially launched construction of its new ships. Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin joined shipbuilder Fincantieri team members for a ceremony this week to cut the first piece of steel for […]
Vote for the Best Caribbean Island for Romance
What’s the most romantic island in the Caribbean? What’s the greatest destination for those in search of an adults-only getaway? We’re putting it to Caribbean Journal readers. We want to know what you think is the best Caribbean island for […]
Viking Sky Makes Maiden Voyage
Viking Ocean Cruises has a new ship. The cruise line’s Viking Sky made its maiden voyage from Rome’s Civitavecchia port to Barcelona. Viking Sky, which is the company’s third ship, will finish out the year sailing itineraries in the Americas […]
Rum Journal: A Martinique Rhum from the Base of a Volcano
To find this rum, you must journey to the base of a volcano. Here at the foot of Mont Pelee, that fearsome summit in the north of Martinique, is the home of Rhum Depaz. And this beautiful plantation makes some […]
Vote for the Best Luxury Hotel in the Caribbean – 2017
What’s the best luxury hotel in the Caribbean? We’re asking you, Caribbean Journal readers to chime in with the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Luxury Hotel in the Caribbean. We’ve nominated 30 hotels from around the Caribbean (along with […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Provo
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mark Sokolow, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset at the Alexandra Resort on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Have you taken a great photo in the […]
Op-Ed: Haiti: A Black and White Revolution
Each year, as January 1st comes, Haitians not only celebrate a new year, but also their Independence Day. For some, the Haitian independence is just a foot note in history, culminating in a simple cliché: The first black republic in […]
How to Make a “Polar Vortex” Rum Cocktail
How to stay cool in the tropics By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor While most parts of North America are currently feeling the chill of record low temperatures, the ice that guests of Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation Beach Club are seeing […]
Vote in Our Readers’ Choice Awards – 2016
We continue our 2016 Caribbean Journal Readers’ Choice awards with perhaps our most important category: the Best Beach Resort in the Caribbean. Now, finding the perfect beach resort is about two main criteria: a terrific resort and a terrific beach […]
Princess Cruises Launching New Caribbean Voyages
For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will offer Summer Caribbean cruises including Panama Canal transits in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full summer season of voyages ranging from seven-day Eastern and Western […]
Vote for the Best Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean 2016
The word “boutique” has come to take on a host of meanings, particularly in recent years. But at its best, a boutique hotel offers a deeper, more intimate, more personal experience for the traveler. It shows that the greatest luxury […]
Vote for the Caribbean’s Best Beach
Last year, we made history with the first-ever ranking of the 50 best beaches in the Caribbean. Now, after talking to our readers, we’ve decided to give you the choice, with a Vote for the number one best beach in all […]
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas Begins Caribbean Voyages
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship has begun its first Caribbean sailings out of its new homeport at Port Everglades. The new Harmony of the Seas ship joins sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas on the east […]
Vote for the Caribbean City of the Year 2016
The Caribbean is one of the most vibrant places on earth, a diverse region full of history, art and culture. It’s also home to some truly great cities. We want to showcase the Caribbean’s urban destinations with our first-ever Caribbean City […]
Why Jean-Georges Vongerichten Is Coming to Barbados
Barbados is rebranding its Food & Rum Festival. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. executives say they are aiming for the festival to attract more visitors and contribute to the island’s status as a player in the global culinary tourism niche. BTMI […]
Richard Branson Launches Virgin Voyages
Virgin’s cruise endeavor has a new brand By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sir Richard Branson’s new Caribbean cruise line is moving forward, and it’s got a new name. At a press conference in Miami on Tuesday, the new cruise line […]
VIDEO: A Caribbean Drive-in Volcano
It’s the only one of its kind in the world: a full-fledged drive-in volcano. The Soufriere Volcano in St. Lucia is one of the island’s must-see attractions, a bubbling crater of sulphuric steam and rocky wonder that you can actually […]
Tasting the Flavors of Curaçao
The Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association will hold its second “Flavors of Curaçao” culinary festival on October 28 and 29. The event, which last year attracted more than 1,600 visitors, will be held at Piscadera Village. Locals and tourists alike […]
The Voice of Caribbean Cricket
By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor The news this week that Tony Cozier had died was shattering and tragic for many cricket fans internationally and fans of West Indian cricket especially. For those of us who were children and cricket […]
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