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How to Make Ratatouille, Puerto Rican Style

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In less than a month the streets of San Juan will be filled with the aromas and flavors of Puerto Rico as the island hosts it’s annual food festival, Saborea Puerto Rico. One of […]

Forget Trashing the Dress. At This Caribbean Hotel, You Can Snorkel the Dress.

A new post-wedding option By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve heard of “trashing the dress” – the phenomenon in which newlywed couples have photos taken after the ceremony in non-traditional environments such as abandoned buildings and open fields that […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2015

We travel to understand places. And so often the best way to understand a place is through food. Indeed, meals are such an integral part of travel, and that’s particularly true in the Caribbean, home to some of the most […]

The Best Restaurants in San Juan

The best restaurants in San Juan; where to eat in Puerto Rico’s capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor From Santurce to Condado to the capital’s historic old quarter, San Juan is a superb dining destination with diverse restaurants to […]

A New Way to Stay Fit in San Juan

Above: the Condado Plaza Hilton By Dana Niland CJ Contributor San Juan’s Condado Plaza Hilton is introducing Puerto Rico’s first SURFSET surf-inspired fitness classes, the property announced. Guests and groups can take part in the unique workout that delivers the […]

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 […]

Courtyard By Marriott Coming to Curacao

Above: a rendering of the new project By the Caribbean Journal staff A Courtyard By Marriott is coming to the island of Curacao. The hotel, which will have 177 rooms and suites, is scheduled to open in 2017. The CMC […]

The Best Business Hotels in Trinidad

When US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Caribbean, they both went to Trinidad. That’s because over the years the country has become the de facto business capital of the region, led by its booming […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Mall Is Now Open

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — As if having the Caribbean’s largest mall at Plaza Las Americas wasn’t enough, today Puerto Rico has welcomed a new addition to its retail landscape with the opening of the Mall of […]

Twilight in Old San Juan

By Alexander Britell OLD SAN JUAN — “Take me to Fortaleza.” “No, take me to El Convento,” I tell the driver instead. With rum in the future, I figure it’s better to start higher up in the hills of Old San […]

Curaçao Airport Undergoes $10 Million Renovation Project

Above: Curacao International Airport By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao International Airport has undergone almost $10 million in recent renovations to its facilities, according to the Curaçao Tourism Board. The renovations include adding air-conditioning to the check-in hall and screening […]

Haiti Set for Jazz Festival

Above: last year’s festival By the Caribbean Journal staff The ninth edition of the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival begins Saturday in Haiti’s capital. The weeklong festival includes artists from Haiti, the wider Caribbean and the world, including legendary Haitian group […]

The Best Caribbean Islands For Shopping

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor You might not be a black-belt shopper like me but I bet you buy at least one souvenir when you visit the Caribbean. So make it count! Whether you’re looking for rum or a […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants

Lots of people will tell you what a great meal is, especially in the age of the foodie. But you know what it is — it’s one you remember long past dessert. Maybe it’s because of the view of the […]

InterContinental Hotels Group Expanding Presence in Colombia

Above: Medellin By the Caribbean Journal staff InterContinental Hotels Group is expanding its presence in Colombia. IHG announced the signing of a new-build Crowne Plaza project in the Colombian city of Medellin. The 199-room project will be located in the […]

Caribbean Plate: A Thanksgiving Recipe From Puerto Rico

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Procrastinators rejoice! If you still haven’t decided on your Thanksgiving menu or even bought your bird, we’ve got this last-minute suggestion for you from San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Condado Plaza Hilton. It features turkey […]

InterContinental Hotels Group Opens Fifth Property in Honduras

Above: Tegucigalpa By the Caribbean Journal staff InterContinental Hotels Group is continuing its regional expansion with a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tegucialpa, Honduras. The new hotel, which has officially opened its doors, has 108 rooms in the heart […]

7 Shopping Tips in San Juan, Puerto Rico

For those in the know, the Caribbean is full of terrific shopping destinations, with San Juan, Puerto Rico right at the top of the list. To learn more about shopping in the Puerto Rican capital, CJ caught up with Dominique […]

Radisson Hotel Opens in Trinidad

Above: the new Radisson hotel in Trinidad (photo: Rhondor Dowlat) By Andrea Perez CJ Contributor PORT OF SPAIN — The former Capital Plaza Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad is now a Radisson Hotel. The $30 million dollar structure was […]

Puerto Rico Readies For Saborea 2014

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is readying for the return of its annual culinary extravaganza, Saborea Puerto Rico, next month. The event will be bringing together 50 local restaurants, wineries and beer and […]

The 25 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit Right Now

Sometimes a Caribbean all-inclusive resort is exactly what you need. Or, in the case of an extreme winter, exactly what the doctor ordered: sun-drenched beaches, no wallets, no stress, no schedules and plenty of space to wind down … or […]

The Caribbean’s Top 25 Chefs – 2014

What makes a chef great? Is it flavour? Is it plating? Is it passion? The Caribbean is one of the world’s greatest culinary destinations, with thousands of talented chefs making mouthwatering dishes featuring local and international cuisine. But the Caribbean […]

The Caribbean’s Best Sports Bars

It’s Super Bowl weekend, meaning that you need somewhere to watch the big game in the Caribbean. You’ll need a proper sports bar, one with the special qualities required for a game of this magnitude. We’re not talking simply about […]

Six Great Dive Resorts in Bonaire

Diving. It’s the heart and soul of Bonaire. While you can dive from just about anywhere on the island’s coast, the real pleasure is walking a few steps from your hotel room and jumping into the water. Here are six […]

St Lucia “Committed” to Redevelopment of Port Castries

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is “fully committed” to the redevelopment of Port Castries, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phillip Pierre. The plan is to transform Port Castries into a “modern shopping plaza for […]

In Punta Cana, an All-Inclusive Designed With Multi-Generational Travel in Mind