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Six Fun New Year’s Eve Parties in the Caribbean This Year

New Year’s Eve is approaching, and the Caribbean is a perfect place to celebrate the beginning of 2014. No matter where you’re flying from, it’s a great holiday for a short excursion to the West Indies, whether you want to […]

Talking Tourism in the Dominican Republic With Roberto Casoni

Above: Roberto Cassoni By Guy Britton PUERTO PLATA — While the Dominican Republic has become well known for its many all-inclusive resorts, there are pockets of exclusive, small properties across the eastern half of Hispaniola, led by the EP Casa […]

Madonna Visits Haiti

Above: Madonna in Ile a Vache with Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin By the Caribbean Journal staff Singer Madonna is on a visit to Haiti this week, at the invitation of Haiti Goodwill Ambassador and Actor Sean Penn. (Penn and […]

Recipe For a Caribbean Thanksgiving

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor MY FIRST experience of Thanksgiving in the United States after migrating from Jamaica as a boy was at my family’s home in Mount Vernon, NY. Not quite familiar with all the particulars of this holiday other than the musings […]

As World “Gets Bigger,” Caribbean Diving Industry Takes Advantage

Above: Bonaire (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ORLANDO — Keith Sahm is the general manager at the Sunset House in Grand Cayman, and he’s seen the ups and downs of the Caribbean diving industry, which, like the rest […]

Jamaican Parliament Passes Bill to Abolish Criminal Defamation

Above: Jamaica’s Parliament By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican House of Representatives has passed a new Defamation Act that will streamline the country’s laws on defamation. The act will abolish the distinction between libel and slander and establish a […]

Caribbean Concierge: Guadeloupe’s La Creole Beach and Spa

Our new Caribbean Concierge feature talks to the people who help make Caribbean travel work. The latest edition talks to Gwladys Martial, the concierge at La Creole Beach and Spa on Grand-Terre in the islands of Guadeloupe. Where are you […]

Caribbean Road Trip: Tortola, BVI

THE VERY idea of “road trip” conjures images of adventure, freedom and exploration. You may have relaxed on the beach, gone for a snorkel or hiked up a hill. But sometimes you want to go for a journey somewhere, just […]

S&P Affirms Rating on Puerto Rico; Outlook Remains Negative

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its “BBB-” rating on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s general obligation and appropriation debt, the New York-based ratings firm announced on Wednesday. The rating reflected […]

8 Great High-Altitude Caribbean Hotels

Sun, sand and sea. They’re the party pieces of the Caribbean. It’s not often, though that you ever see “mountains” included in that group. And that’s a shame, because while much of the region is, of course, flat, there are […]

Interview With New Anguilla Governor Christina Scott

Above: Governor Christine Scott By Alexander Britell Christina Scott began her appointment as Anguilla’s 12th Governor over the summer, succeeding Alistair Harrison as the United Kingdom’s top official on the island. She came to the British Overseas Territory following a […]

Eight Special Small Inns in Jamaica

Far away from the large resorts and expansive all-inclusives, there is another Jamaica. It’s quiet, laid back and unique in the Caribbean. The best way to experience it is as some of the island’s charming small hotels, which are spread […]

The Perfect Wedding in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff You may know it as the Nature Island, but you might as well call it the Wedding Island. Few places in the Caribbean offer the kind of diversity of experience you’ll find in Dominica, where […]

Win Five Nights in Dominica and Get 6 Newsletters to Learn More of Her Secrets!

* Email * = Required Field Enter for a chance to WIN 5-FREE nights of accommodations at the Rosalie Bay Resort. Be the special guests of Caribbean Journal, Dominica and Rosalie Bay Resort. Stay at the Simply Magical Rosalie […]

Haiti, OAS to Hold “Major” Investment Conference in Washington

Above: OAS Headquarters in Washington (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The OAS and Haiti are also working to facilitate a “major conference” in Washington next year. The aim of the conference is for Haiti to present its Investment […]

Who Will Lead Caribbean Transformation?

By Zhivargo Laing CJ Contributor Dr Shelton Nicholls, former deputy director of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, was right when he said Caribbean countries needed to ensure economic growth strategies address the current challenges as well as take […]

St Kitts Eyes More Hotel Rooms

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Does St Kitts and Nevis need more hotel rooms? It does if it plans to go ahead with plans to increase the number of stayover arrivals to the twin-island federation, […]

Five Great Hotel Bars in Nassau

With great hotels typically come great hotel bars. And Nassau has both in large quantities. What we love about hotel bars is that they are a great way to sample the experience at a number of different properties, even if […]

Dennis Chung: Economic and Social Transformation in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor “EVERYBODY want to go to heaven, but nobody want to die”. These words were sung by Peter Tosh in “Equal Rights.” In other words, how can we expect to go to heaven if we are […]

Interview With Kim Barrow, First Lady of Belize

Above: Belize First Lady Kim Barrow By Alexander Britell After winning her battle with breast cancer, Belize First Lady Kim Barrow is on a mission to improve the welfare of women and young people in her country. Barrow, the wife […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Cities For Food

Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad Every Caribbean island has its share of great eateries. But if you’re visiting a Caribbean destination solely for food, you generally like to have a high concentration of restaurants all within a short radius. So […]

Five Caribbean Festivals to Visit in August

There’s always something exciting to do in the Caribbean, and summertime is no exception. Whether you’re looking to party in a frenzied carnival extravaganza or listen to some of the world’s best musicians, next month is full of high-powered events. […]

Interview with Hyatt Regency Trinidad General Manager Russell George

Above: the Hyatt Regency Trinidad (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell It was not a coincidence that United States Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping both visited Port of Spain within a seven-day period at the end of […]

The Caribbean’s 10 Best Bed & Breakfasts

CALL THEM what you want; Bed and Breakfasts, Specialty Lodges, Intimate Inns, Boutique Hotels, the very definition of Caribbean hospitality and charm can be found in its smallest places. The sheer variety of Caribbean accommodations and hospitality can boggle the […]

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