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Captain Bligh’s Caribbean Cargo

Many know the story of the Mutiny on the Bounty. In 1789, a 23 year-old Fletcher Cristian organized the take-over of the Royal Navy Vessel HMS Bounty from the abusive ship-master; Captain Bligh. The Bounty and Captian Bligh were contracted […]

Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Sold

Anguilla’s preeminent hotel, Cap Juluca, is under contract for sale, owners Charles and Linda Hickox announced. The 95-room property on Maundays Bay is under contract for sale to Belmond, the London-based global hotel and leisure company, with the deal expected […]

Acapulco’s Cruise Boom

Acapulco is expecting a record number of arrivals by passenger cruise ships this year. So far, 28 cruise ships with a total of 31,000 passengers have called at the port, compared to 18 during 2016– a 64 percent increase for […]

A New Spa at Captain Don’s Habitat in Bonaire

One of the Caribbean’s greatest dive resorts has just gotten even better. Bonaire’s Captain Don’s Habitat has debuted its new Namaste Spa, with spa packages available for relaxation, wellness and rejuvenation, whether you’re there for a diving trip or simply […]

Secrets Cap Cana Holds Grand Opening

The new Secrets Cap Cana is now officially open. Transitioning from a soft opening phase, the AMResorts property celebrated its grand opening Thursday evening coinciding with the Dominican Republic’s largest tourism conference, DATE: The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange in Punta Cana. […]

Developing Jamaica’s Intellectual Capacity for Growth

BY DENNIS CHUNG CJ Contributor I recently made the point that the most important asset that Jamaica has is its three million residents, and that it is the underutilization of this asset that has caused us to attain average growth […]

Rum Journal: A Bold Rum From Zacapa

However you feel about Guatemala’s Rum Zacapa, you have to acknowledge just how much the company has done for rum. Particularly in a United States market where rum is only just now beginning to find its place as a premium […]

How to Stay on the Beach in Cap Cana

Eden Roc at Cap Cana has completed the addition of 26 two-bedroom beachfront suites, rounding out an expansion that has already revealed a renovated Beach Club with infinity pool; ocean view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art machines, aero yoga and […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Adds Escape Room-Style Experience

Norwegian Cruise Line has added a new “escape room” style experience to the company’s four newest ships. It’s called Escape the Big Top, and it sees guests experience “the magic of an escape room with a twist, as they put […]

Cap Maison Now Has Its Own Beer

St. Lucia’s Cap Maison hotel now has its own beer. The boutique luxury resort has partnered with local craft brewery Antillia Brewing Co. to create The Naked Fisherman St Lucia India Pale Ale. The beer, which uses local ingredients, will […]

A New Eatery at Eden Roc at Cap Cana

There’s a new place to eat at one of the Caribbean’s top hotels for foodies: Eden Roc at Cap Cana. The Dominican Republic boutique resort has debuted BLUE Grill + Bar, set at the property’s beach club and offering dishes […]

VIDEO: Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa, Martinique

There is a ti’ punch kit in the minibar. The placement of lime, white rhum and cane sugar immediately reminds you that you have come to the French Caribbean. And that is the story at the Cap Est Lagoon Resort […]

Secrets Cap Cana Is Now Open

AMResorts’ newest resort is now open in the Dominican Republic: Secrets Cap Cana. The new luxury 457-room adults-only resort is in the exclusive gated enclave of Cap Cana in greater Punta Cana; it is the 15th property in the Secrets […]

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Caribbean Hotel Moving Forward

Leonardo DiCaprio’s highly-anticipated Caribbean hotel project is moving forward. Blackadore Caye, set on a private island off the coast of Belize, will aim to set a new standard for green hospitality and local ecosystem restoration. For the last six months, […]

The Caribbean Capital of Lobster

It’s not quite clear why there are just so many lobsters in the waters of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands, waters teeming with large, juicy Caribbean spiny lobsters. Maybe it’s the warmth. Maybe it’s the reefs. Or maybe the […]

Silver Airways Completes Recapitalization

Silver Airways, which operates flights between Florida and the Bahamas, has announced that it has completed its previously announced strategic review process. An affiliate of Philadelphia-based private equity firm, Versa Capital Management, is now the controlling equity holder of the […]

How to Escape to Cayman Right Now

One of the Caribbean’s best hotels and best beaches. What else do you need? The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is offering a new experience aimed at an easy, luxurious getaway for travel right now. It’s called Escape to Cayman, and it […]

Why Bimini is the Caribbean’s Beach Concert Capital Right Now

Resorts World Bimini, the 740-acre beachfront resort that recently saw the debut of a new Hilton hotel, has announced a star-studded lineup of exclusive summer events featuring Nate Ruess, Nick Cannon and Kesha. It’s part of a wider push that’s […]

AMResorts Opens Sunscape Resort in Puerto Plata

The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company has added another new property. AMResorts, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group, has held the official opening of the new Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic. The all-inclusive, family-friendly resort has a total of 585 rooms […]

A New Menu at Cap Juluca

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cap Juluca resort in Anguilla has announced the introduction of new menus to its eateries. The brainchild of Chef Juan Bochenski, the new menus aim to reflect Bochenski globe-trotting resume, his enthusiasm for local […]

VIDEO: This Is Your Swim-Up Suite in Cap Cana

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Ah, the simple pleasures of the swim-up suite. Do they ever get old? I think not. And apparently neither do the folks behind AlSol Tiara, a new all-inclusive resort in Cap Cana in the […]

The Best Place for a Destination Wedding in Cap Cana

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It just might be the dreamiest spot for a wedding and honeymoon in the Dominican Republic — and maybe the whole region. The Island Suite, a romantic retreat at Sanctuary Cap Cana in the […]

Cape Air Launches New Flights to the Bahamas (On a Seaplane)

It’s one of the region’s quickest flights — and also one of the coolest. Cape Air, the US-based carrier that has long had a hub in Puerto Rico, has expanded its operations to Florida. Now the carrier is offering three […]

Rum Journal: The Latest Limited Edition from Ron Zacapa

Zacapa. It’s the titan of the premium rum sector, often the only quality aged rum non rum-drinkers have heard of, in large part due to its massive distribution network through Diageo. Famous for its aging “above the clouds” in Guatemala, […]

JetBlue Just Launched a Venture Capital Firm

Since its launch, JetBlue has always been among the more creative aviation companies — and now it’s upping the ante. JetBlue has announced the launch of Silicon Valley-based JetBlue Technology Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary that will invest in, incubate and […]

Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Has a New Executive Chef

Anguilla’s Cap Juluca has a new executive chef, the property announced. Juan Bochenski, a native of Argentina who was raised in Australia, has been appointed as executive chef and director of food and beverage. Bochenski will be highlighting global cooking, […]

Cape Air Is Launching Regular Seaplane Flights to Bimini

Cape Air has partnered with Resorts World Bimini to bring regularly scheduled seaplane service from Miami to North Bimini in the Bahamas, the company announced. The regularly-scheduled flights will begin Dec. 21, with two daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and […]

The Eden Roc Cap Cana Has a New Executive Director

A food-focused resort’s new top exec By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Eden Roc at Cap Cana has appointed Stefano Baratelli as Executive Director. He is responsible for daily operations of the Relais & Chateaux resort, which is located in […]

The Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach Has a Brand-New Resort