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The Bahamas Has a New Superyacht Marina

The newest Caribbean super yacht marina is in the heart The Bahamas. The highly-anticipated transformation of the storied Hurricane Hole Marina on Paradise Island is complete. The longtime yacht destination was completely renovated, with new amenities, new technology and a […]

Caribbean Aviation Is Critical. That’s Why It Needs to Get Better.

The importance of air transport for the Caribbean is self-evident. As a result, many efforts and funds have been directed towards attempts to improve the Caribbean’s air transport competitiveness. A 2018 CDB working paper on regional air connectivity titled ‘Air […]

Health City Breaks Ground on $100 Million Medical Facility in Cayman

Health City, the renowned healthcare complex in Grand Cayman, is expanding. 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 […]

How to Experience The Bahamas Like Prince William and Kate Middleton

The Islands of The Bahamas experienced a very royal welcome. In line with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited The Bahamas from 24–26 March as part of their Royal Tour of the Caribbean. The […]

CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market

By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean […]

Virgin Voyages Opens New Cruise Terminal in Miami

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has officially opened its highly-anticipated cruise terminal at PortMiami. The new Terminal V is a major addition to the Miami skyline, a LEED Gold project that comprises three stories on the northwestern corner of Miami’s […]

The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean

By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. […]

Ritz-Carlton Reopens Newly-Renovated Grand Cayman Resort

One of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts reopened its doors in the Cayman Islands last week following an extensive refurbishment. Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman officially reopened on December 15, the same date it celebrated its 16th anniversary. Renovated spaces feature […]

Chef Nigel Spence’s Recipe for a No-Fail Holiday Turkey

Rather than bore you with only the latest recipe for this year’s turkey, I will simply pull back the curtains and guide you with all the tips and tricks that I have used over the years in the restaurant to […]

The 5 Best Things to Do in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s luxury resort zone in Punta Cana, may be home to some of the most high-end resorts in the country, but a trip there is not complete without doing these outside-of-the-hotel activities. During a visit to […]

For Marriott, the Future of Meetings Is Now

For much of the year, the biggest question facing the travel industry has been the future of meetings, particularly in the Caribbean. When will groups get together? When will corporate meetings come back? But even amid the pandemic, the answer […]

The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts

The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel […]

Nigel Spence’s Perfect Pasta Recipe

This recipe is a game-changer for weeknight dinners. It looks and tastes as if you spent all day cooking it, but it actually is quite quick and simple. It also solves the issue of what to do with a bumper […]

Marriott Is Debuting Its First All-Inclusive in Grenada

Marriott International is set to add another all-inclusive in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of the Royalton Grenada all-inclusive, which welcomes back guests on Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. And while it’s technically a reopening, it’s practically a brand-new […]

Auberge Resorts Set for Costa Rica Debut

Auberge Resorts is set to expand to Costa Rica this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury brand is now taking reservations for stays at its new Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection resort, which is set to open in November […]

In St Thomas, a New Kind of Off-the-Grid Caribbean Development

By Alexander Britell It’s the newest development in St Thomas: Magens Junction, composed of 108 affordable rental apartments at the former St Thomas Dairy Site — and it’s rather unique for the entire Caribbean. It’s a project by Jackson Development Company, […]

A New-Look Lobby at the Marriott Cancun Resort

As travel heats up again this summer, the Marriott Cancun Resort is welcoming guests with a brand-new lobby. Designed by international architecture and interior design firm Rottet Studio, the new space is the latest in a series of lobby renovations […]

From The Bahamas to Grenada, Caribbean Resorts for Remote Work

Millions of people who started working from home during the pandemic are likely never going back to the office. Likewise, remote work programs — launched by destinations and resorts to attract untethered but stir-crazy workers — are likely to outlast […]

The Bahamas’ People-to-People Program Goes Virtual

For almost half a century, it’s been one of the Caribbean’s greatest travel experiences: The People to People program in The Bahamas. Whether it was shopping at the outdoor market, attending a local school or joining Bahamians in their homes […]

A New Culinary Experience at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas has relaunched one of the property’s signature eateries, Bleuwater. The new-look restaurant has been “reconceptualized,” with a revamp aimed at “elevating the guest’s overall dining experience,” the property said in a statement. The eatery is inspired […]

A Clean, Reliable Power Solution for Caribbean Hotels and Resorts

By Alexander Britell It’s one of the biggest issues for any large resort or project in the Caribbean: power generation. And it’s even harder to do so in a clean, green, cost-effective way. More and more projects in the region […]

The Moorings’ New Caribbean Catamaran

The Moorings has debuted its newest catamaran for its fleet in the Caribbean and beyond. The new Moorings 4200 from Robertson and Caine is a 41’ 7’’ three-cabin catamaran that draws much of its design from the Moorings 5000. For […]

How to Live in the Caribbean for a Year

For travel writers like me, popping open a laptop to work on a Caribbean beach is a familiar occupational hazard. But amid the pandemic, having to work while you’re in paradise seems like a small price to pay to escape […]

Planet Hollywood Opens First All-Inclusive in Cancun

Planet Hollywood has officially opened its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the wider Caribbean with the debut o the new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun. The property is set in increasingly popular Costa Mujeres, a destination often dubbed the “New Cancun,” […]

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2021

In the Caribbean, luxury is different. Of course, any great resort must have excel in the fundaments of luxury: food and drink; interior and exterior design and, most importantly, service. But Caribbean luxury transcends that. In the Caribbean, luxury is […]

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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 […]

Marriott Is Opening Its First-Ever Hotel in Tulum

Marriott International is opening its first-ever hotel in Tulum, Mexico, with the planned debut of the Aloft Tulum, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 140-room-and-suite property, which will be managed by Highgate Hotels, is slated to debut in February 2021. “Tulum […]

Scientists Just Mapped All the Coral Reefs in the Caribbean

The Nature Conservancy has completed a significant new project: a region-wide publication of maps of all shallow water coral reefs in the Caribbean. Now, the Caribbean has a clear picture of the habitats found beneath its waves. “You cannot protect […]

Marriott Is Opening Its New St Regis Resort In Aruba