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Rum Journal: A Bucket-List Caribbean Rum

MARTINIQUE — It’s a rainy afternoon on the outskirts of Fort de France. We drive up a road through the waving green of cane fields and enter a dimly-lit distillery, vibrant with the clang of steam-powered machinery, raw and primal. This […]

11 Caribbean Beach Bars You Should Visit Right Now

If there’s a more quintessentially Caribbean experience than having a rum at a Caribbean beach bar, we haven’t found it. Indeed, it’s the dream of toes-in-the-sand, rum-in-hand afternoons that bring so many travelers to the Caribbean year after year. And […]

My Grand Cayman: Chef Sandy Tuason

Our new My Caribbean series dives deeper into the way locals and hospitality veterans live and love their island. We kick things off with Chef Sandy Tuason, a native of Manila and executive chef at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile […]

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The 10 Best Belize Resorts to Visit in 2020

From the reef to the rainforest, swanky offshore islands to rustic hillside retreats, Belize combines its Caribbean and Central American assets into a “one-stop” vacation package that has something for every traveler. It’s the kind of destination that draws an eclectic […]

Five Secret Caribbean Food Hotspots

We’ve long hailed the wonders of the Caribbean’s gastronomic scene, and in many ways it’s never been better, with culinary capitals in places like St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Anguilla, to name a few. But there are so many more […]

Five Caribbean Cities to Visit in 2017

We all love the beach, but there is so much more to discover in the Caribbean — and there’s nowhere better to experience the authentic Caribbean than some of its remarkable cities. The Caribbean’s urban centers offer a mix of nightlife, […]

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7 Fun Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands

Some of the must-do stuff in the British Virgin Islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A stay in the British Virgin Islands is all about being on the water, hopping from one of the sun-drenched archipelago’s 60-something idyllic islands […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2016

The Caribbean’s food scene continues to get better, with a renewed focus on honoring local styles and ingredients and a growing slate of world-class restaurants. And 2016 was an eventful year for the region’s restaurants, with several stellar debuts like St. Croix’s […]

9 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Curaçao

There’s nowhere quite like Curaçao. With more than 30 beaches; a fascinating Netherlands-influenced heritage; and convenient airlift from the U.S., Canada and Europe, the 171-square-mile island is a must for Caribbean travelers yearning for a side of culture with their […]

Getting Local Government in Jamaica to Work

What local government means if we can get it to work By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Last week I was driving around Montego Bay with the NSWMA regional manager and stopped by the Retirement dumpsite. As I drove around, I […]

The Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

We love a lazy beach day as much as anyone else but we also recognize that there’s so much more to do in our favorite part of the world than just soaking up the sun and sipping a rummy cocktail. […]

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The 8 Most Charming Islands in the Caribbean

Whether it’s due to historic architecture, compelling hotels or just plain smallness, certain Caribbean islands have an extra degree of charm. They’re places that enchant, places with soul. They’re the kinds of islands that seem ripped out of a storybook, […]

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How to Create Your Own Souvenir in Curaçao

Curaçao’s Must-Visit Art Factory By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’ve ever been to Curaçao you’ve no doubt seen the colorfully painted dolls called “chichis.” The Rubenesque ceramic figurines, whose name means “big sister” in the local dialect, Papiamento, […]

Ritz-Carlton Looks to Offer the “Real Cayman”

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has introduced several “Real Cayman” offerings to its locally-inspired resort experience. The first of these, now being offered at the Ritz-Carlton Culinary Studio, offers insights into true Caymanian cuisine in a special workshop called The Cayman […]

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The Caribbean Court of Justice — And What It Means For the Region

How the Caribbean Court of Justice benefits the Caribbean By Jeffrey H. Foreman Op-Ed Contributor In the decades-long debate over the establishment and adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final court of appeal for the English speaking […]

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Six Fun Things to Do in Montego Bay

You can always find fascinating Things to Do in Montego Bay. And Jamaica’s greater tourism hub is also an exciting tourist town, with plenty to offer every type of traveler. So we’ve rounded up six of our favorite Things to Do, see and […]

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How to Move to Tulum

What’s the hippest place in the Caribbean? Right now, it’s hard to argue with Tulum, the bohemian beach town on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. It’s chic, it’s cool and it’s got a remarkable supply of real estate. So if […]

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The 10 Best Caribbean Summer Getaways

Choosing the Best Caribbean Islands to Visit this summer might come down to an even larger question: Why vacation in the Caribbean during the Summer?  Well, at Caribbean Journal, we view the Caribbean as a full-fledged year-round destination, with something […]

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Why Should a Traveler Come to San Juan?

San Juan Marriott General Manager Jose Gonzalez talks to CJ Contributor Simons Chase answers the question “Why should a traveler come to San Juan?” and explains some of the best ways to experience the city, from enjoying the town like […]

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The Best-Kept Secret in St Barth

Finding the best-kept secret in St Barth By Alexander Britell ST JEAN — St Barth is quiet in the summer. The winter crowds have left to the Cote d’Azur and the edges of Long Island, but the roofs are still red […]

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The Best Curaçao Hotels

With more than 30 beaches; a location just beyond the hurricane belt; and a fascinating Dutch-influenced heritage, Curaçao is a must for travelers in search Caribbean with a serving of culture on the side. But it’s so much more than […]

A Sweet Way to Visit St Lucia This Summer

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is inviting guests to celebrate Saint Lucia’s Chocolate Heritage Month this August with its “Sweet Indulgent” all-inclusive vacation package. The package includes accommodations in a Premium Ocean View room, a […]

You Should Visit St Martin in June. Here’s How.

By Alexander Britell June is nearly upon us, meaning it’s time for another Caribbean island. With the mercury rising, we recommend you try the wonderful French Caribbean destination of St Martin next month. For just one half of a small […]

The Caribbean’s Best Small Cruise Ports

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Modern mega-ships can take you to marquee Caribbean ports such as San Juan, Puerto Rico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and St Thomas in the USVI. But the region’s lesser-known cruise stops are worth a look, […]

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The 25 Best Bahamas Hotels

With 700 islands and cays, it’s no surprise that the Bahamas has always boasted a world of great places to stay, with the best Bahamas hotels ranging from large hotels to chic boutiques to private islands resorts. There is something […]

A Boost for Internet in Belize

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor The Belize Public Utilities Commission announced that Belize’s first Internet exchange point, named BIXP, was successfully launched in Belize City last week at the campus of the University of Belize. The launch was the culmination of […]

The 21 Best Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

We have long said that “you don’t need a dive resort to go diving in the Caribbean.” But it sure helps. A great dive resort is not the same for everyone; some want luxury; some want function; some want value. […]

Four Fun Things to Do in St Kitts

New and old ways to see the island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Wanna know what to do in St. Kitts? Who better to ask than the CEO of the island’s tourism authority, Racquel Brown? Brown, a Jamaican, has […]