The 5 Hottest Hotels in Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos has been one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean amid the pandemic, and the buzz has only gotten stronger ahead of the holidays.  For the uninitiated, Turks and Caicos is a beach lover’s dream, anchored by […]

St Thomas Is the Hottest Yachting Destination in the Caribbean

The Moorings’ new office at the Yacht Haven Grande marina in St Thomas is in a former Little Switzerland.  And if you look closely, you realize that behind the TV monitor on the back wall is the door to a […]

A Secret Little Hotel in Saint Martin

It’s hidden away on a hillside near Cul de Sac, just outside the Grand Case corridor and more than close enough to the Pinel Island ferry.  For years, it’s been one of the signature restaurants on an island with an […]

In The Bahamas, Savoring a Secret Corner of Exuma

“So how’s the fishing here?” I ask. Trevor Bethel slowly lifts up his thumb without moving his hand, showing his agreement without letting in anyone else on the secret. Of course, there’s not another soul that would even notice, not […]

Tax Credits Are Driving a Hotel Boom in Ponce, Puerto Rico

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Again in the Caribbean

With the continued Caribbean real estate boom amid the pandemic, Sotheby’s is expanding again.  To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to […]

Caribbean Moment: Vessup Bay, St Thomas

It’s hidden between a pair of landmarks: Red Hook and the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas, a lovely little beach called Vessup Bay.  It’s the essence of what makes St Thomas so wonderful — everywhere you look, in every corner, there’s a […]

Caribbean Moment: Hoopers Bay, Exuma, The Bahamas

We say it again and again, about the waters of Exuma, how they’re bluer than blue, how there’s no water anywhere quite like them. And yet, as much as we say it, it seems like it’s still not often enough.  […]

Robert De Niro’s New Caribbean Restaurant

It’s only open by day.  They come by boat or helicopter, or by short jaunt from the tents at the Barbuda Ocean Club.  And the early returns are spectacular.  This is the Caribbean’s hottest new restaurant, and it just so […]

The First-Ever Marriott Resort in Belize Is Now Open

Marriott International has officially opened its first-ever resort in Belize: the new Alaia Belize.  The 155-unit residential resort, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is set on more than 20 acres, with more than 1,000 feet of beachfront access in Belize’s […]

Frontier Airlines Launching New Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Frontier Airlines is expanding again in the Caribbean, with the low-cost carrier set to launch new flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. In May, Frontier will launch new service from Miami to Montego Bay, Jamaica.  “We’re excited […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Private-Island Development

By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log In to […]

Hyatt’s Unbound Collection Is Expanding to Panama

Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, one of the company’s independent hotel collections, is expanding to Panama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will be debuting its first Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Panama City with the Hotel La Compañia.  The new property […]

Jennifer Lopez Filming Newest Movie in the Dominican Republic

Jennifer Lopez is filming her newest movie in the Dominican Republic.  Lopez is starring in Lionsgate’s new “Shotgun Wedding,” in which she’ll appear with Lenny Kravitz, Josh Duhamel and other stars.  So where’s she been staying?  The legendary entertainer has […]

A Secret All-Inclusive Resort in Antigua

You’re on your own private pool deck, just a step above the sand, a sanctuary hidden away among the palm trees.  it’s time for a three-course lunch with a glass of rosé followed by a nap in the shade, the […]

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Back and Better Than Ever

It’s just past five o’clock in the infinity pool, where the view stretches endlessly toward the towering hills of St John.  And then you turn around for a moment and the view is a different kind of beautiful, up the […]

From The Bahamas to Aruba, 7 Tiny Caribbean Hotels to Try

The travel industry has changed in more ways than we can count, but it’s also put that much more emphasis on the decision of where to stay.  There’s so much more thought that goes into the choice of accommodation, and […]

The Cool List: The 10 Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2021

Now in its ninth year, CJ’s Cool List has always sought to inspire different kinds of getaways — to hotels with personality, with purpose. And the latest edition is a journey through a diverse portfolio of places to stay, from mountain […]

The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021

Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when they […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Floating Hotel Is in Martinique

Le Carbet: that little corner of Martinique’s northwestern coast near Saint Pierre, a quaint fishing village that’s turned into one of the Caribbean’s coolest beach towns.  And the place that largely kicked off Le Carbet’s renaissance was Guy Ferdinand’s Le […]

All the St Thomas Hotels You Can Stay at Right Now

The US Virgin Islands is open again for tourism, and the destination’s popular destination of St Thomas has a fine collection of resorts ranging from budget-friendly, in-town hotels to luxurious retreats like the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Magan’s Bay is one […]

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St Barth Is Seeing a Real Estate Sales Surge

Across the Caribbean, high-net-worth buyers continue to acquire real estate, often seeing the region as a safe, secluded destination amid the global uncertainty. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […]

The Bahamas’ Fountain Bay Resort Is on the Market for $14 Million

The Fountain Bay Resort on Cat Island in The Bahamas is for sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The resort, which is set on 21 acres in Cat Island’s New Bight, has been listed with CA Christie Real Estate for […]

Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean Are Now Open for Travel

The Mexican Caribbean, including Cancun, Grand Costa Maya (Bacalar, Chetumal, Mahahual), Costa Mujeres, Maya Ka’an, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum), and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres have now reopened to visitors, with […]

Karisma to Reopen Caribbean, Mexico Resorts

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is planning to reopen its portfolio of resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean beginning on June 15. The all-inclusive company will begin with four resorts on the Riviera Maya on June 15: El Dorado Maroma, Palafitos […]

CJI Market Focus: The Out Islands of The Bahamas

By Joe Pike Although the coronavirus setback rebuilding efforts by the Out Islands of the Bahamas after the region was damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, Kerry Fountain, executive director of the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board, said he doesn’t […]

Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. […]