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Rum Journal: Finding a Great Lobby Bar in Santo Domingo

Above: the lobby bar at the Sheraton Santo Domingo The lobby bar. At most hotels, it sets the tone for everything — it’s the first part of the hotel you notice. It welcomes you. It is the central meeting point. […]

Rum Journal: Bacardi Names New Top Rum Executive

Above: Mauricio Vergara By the Caribbean Journal staff Bacardi Limited has named a new top rum executive. The company announced this week that it had appointed Mauricio Vergara as global category vice president of rums. In the role, Vergara will […]

Rum Journal: The Rum Awards 2014

RUM IS more than a drink. It is the spirit of the Caribbean. It represents the sweetness of the region; its history; its courage and its romance. And rum is a way to take the Caribbean with you, wherever you […]

Bahamas Appoints New Director General of Tourism

Above: the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has appointed Joy Ann Jibrilu as the country’s new director of tourism, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced on Sunday. Jibrilu will succeed 30-year industry veteran David Johnson, who will become […]

Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel Appoints New General Manager

Above: the lobby at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino has named Sam Basu its new general manager, the property announced. Basu, a 23-year veteran of the […]

In Jamaica, A Raw Tale of Rum and Ras

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor JAMAICA — WHILE SPENDING some well-deserved relaxation time in the deep throngs of Westmoreland, Jamaica’s West End, a long way far past Negril proper, I would find myself returning to the same bar nightly to […]

Rum Journal: Guadeloupe’s Karukera Rhum Vieux Agricole

FOR THOSE unfamiliar with the beauty of the rhums agricoles of the French Caribbean, the initiated typically describe them as “reminiscent of a fine cognac.” From a quality standpoint, that’s undoubtedly true; but as for the taste, well, it’s usually […]

Rum Journal: Barbados’ Doorly’s XO Rum

Barbados is a land of many rums, many of which never make it beyond the shores of the island. Sure, there are Mount Gay and Cockspur, but the English-speaking Caribbean’s rum capital is full of small-batch rums with interesting names […]

Rum Journal: Cruzan’s New Distiller’s Collection Rums From St Croix

Above: The new Distiller’s Collection of aged rums from Cruzan in St Croix includes the Estate Diamond Light and Dark rums, as well as the legacy Single Barrel luxury aged rum. By Robert Burr Rum Journal Special Contributor Master Distiller […]

Rum Journal: Dos Maderas Luxus

LAST YEAR, we tried Dos Maderas PX 5+5 for the first time. The rum, made by sherry maker Williams & Humbert, is unique in that it is aged for five years in the Caribbean in bourbon casks and then taken […]

LVMH Shifting Production of 10 Cane Rum From Trinidad to Barbados

Above: 10 Cane By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury giant LVMH is shifting the production of its flagship rum brand 10 Cane from Trinidad to Barbados. The Paris-based firm announced that it would be blending and bottling 10 Cane at […]

Rum Journal: The Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal 1888

LIKE SEVERAL of the Caribbean’s best rums, the story of the Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal begins in Spain. In this case, it was Andres Brugal Montaner, a native of the Spanish city of Sitges, who moved to Santiago de Cuba […]

Trinidad’s Stephen Cadiz Suggests Regional Forum on Tourism

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN — Echoing the recent call of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Minister Stephen Cadiz suggested Thursday that the Caribbean’s political leadership hold a […]

Rum Journal: How Gosling’s Rum, Born in Bermuda, Became a Legend

It’s called a “roof wetting.” Whenever the roof of a new building is completed in Bermuda, its owner holds a ceremony, and christens it. Only one thing is used to perform the ceremony, however: Gosling’s Rum. The history of Gosling’s […]

Bahamas Completes Senate Appointments

Above: Prime Minister Perry Christie By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian cabinet has made its final three appointments to round out the country’s new Senate. Former Senate President Sharon Wilson, former diplomat Joseph Curry and attorney Cheryl Bazard have […]

Bermuda Appoints New Chief Justice

Above: the appointment ceremony (Photo: Bermuda Gov) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda has appointed Ian Kawaley as the island’s new Chief Justice. Justice Kawaley signed his instruments of appointment in a ceremony last week with Governor Sir Richard Gozney. […]

Cayman Islands Villa on the Market for North of $24 Million

Located on the luxurious Rum Point Drive in the the Cayman Islands, #956 Rum Point is a newly-constructed, fully furnished “smart beach” estate home that was first listed in mid-January for $24,254,741. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal […]

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The 11 Best Resorts in Grand Cayman

Blessed by Seven Mile Beach and a reputation for luxury accommodations and excellent diving and watersports, Grand Cayman is home to a collection of top resorts mixing unique local properties with upscale global brands. Here are our picks for the […]

7 Reasons to Visit the Cayman Islands This Winter

The Cayman Islands has always been a great destination for a luxury beach or dive vacation, appealing to both romantic couples and families. But with travel restrictions finally lifted this summer, there are even more reasons to start planning a […]

Why Residential Resorts Could Boom in the Caribbean

By Joe Pike and Alexander Britell When travel fully resumes either during or following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, experts are predicting a residential resort investment spike in Caribbean destinations that can offer both low density properties and seclusion. Caribbean Journal […]