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Mole Sauce

How to Make Your Turkey With Mole Sauce

If you’ve been to the Mexican Caribbean, chances are you’ve tasted mole sauce. But did you know that, according to legend, the spicy sauce was originally created for turkey? Apparently, back in the colonial era, nuns at the Convent of […]

Bimini

15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Bimini

There aren’t many places like the tiny archipelago called Bimini in the Bahamas, a mystical corner of the Bahamas that has long been a draw for fishermen, sailors, divers and all those charmed by perfect turquoise waters (not to mention […]

Dominican Republic Small Hotels

Six Great Small Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic

Mention the Dominican Republic and the first thing that usually comes to mind is mega-resorts in places like the tourism hub of Punta Cana. But think again, because there’s much more to the Dominican Republic than its most famous resort town, […]

St. John

13 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit St. John

It’s one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean: St. John, the most charming island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and a haven for naturalists, artists and beach-seekers alike. It’s a little slice of heaven, about 60 percent of […]

Foodies

The Best Caribbean Islands for Foodies

It’s not just a trend anymore — it’s a fact. More and more travelers are doing so with food as their major motivating factor. It’s convenient, that the Caribbean is one of the world’s great food destinations — even if […]

The Caribbean’s Sexiest Islands

What makes a destination sexy? Is it the hotels, or the natural environment or even the people? It might be the beaches, or the bays, or the romantic sunsets, or even the aroma in the air. Every island in the Caribbean […]

El Conquistador

VIDEO: This Caribbean Hotel Has Its Own Secret Island

It’s perhaps the signature resort in Puerto Rico: El Conquistador, A Waldorf Astoria Resort set on the far eastern corner of the island. But this sprawling hotel, home to a large marina and two resort components (not to mention its […]

Pioneer Bakery

How to Break Bread in Cayman Brac

The best (and only) bakery on the island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Everyone me told I couldn’t leave Cayman Brac without a souvenir of the island’s famously delicious “Brac Bread.” So on the way to the airport I […]

Aruba Green Hotel

Aruba’s Greenest Hotel Is Getting Greener

One of the Caribbean’s top eco-friendly hotels is getting greener. The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is installing new solar panels on its roofs, the property said. The panels will produce 22 percent of the hotel’s energy consumption […]

CHIC Punta Cana

Why CHIC Punta Cana Is a Must-Visit Adults-Only Resort

When you’re looking for love, finding the right match is critical. The same applies you’re searching for the right all-inclusive resort among the more than 40 that line Punta Cana’s palm-fringed coast. CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton is a 320-suite […]

Best Caribbean Beach Towns

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns

It isn’t always easy to find a great beach town in the Caribbean. That’s because many of the best beaches are free of people and development and many great towns are more strategically placed on harbors or the like. But […]

Summer Grilling

This Trinidad Chef’s Summer Grilling Tips

One of Trinidad’s top chefs explains how to grill this summer By Fernando Franco CJ Contributor Summer’s here, which means it’s time to get out and grill some barbecue foods!  During this season, I particularly love gathering with family and putting my tongs […]

The Best Puerto Rico Hotels

The 16 Best Places to Stay on This Island

If you’re looking for the best hotels in Puerto Rico, you’ll find a broad mix of places to stay. And what’s not to love about the “isle of enchantment?” Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s diversity, a unique and fascinating […]

The Perfect Cocktail at Playa del Carmen’s Catch

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor “Is there alcohol in this?” Those are my famous last words every time I try a cocktail I love. I’m an unashamed fan of fruity, girly drinks, and I hate the alcohol in them […]

Perfect Ceviche Recipe

The Secret to the Best Ceviche Recipe

Exploring the secrets of the Best Ceviche Recipe in Mexico. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor PLAYA DEL CARMEN — I never met a ceviche I didn’t like. In fact, when I’m in Mexico (as I am now) I subsist on […]

Your Next Caribbean Breakfast Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor You know how dem seh the phrase: “…starting out with a bang”?  Well little did I know I would end up being the main star in that double feature. Recently, I visited the Sunshine State […]

family vacations

What’s New at Atlantis

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Atlantis Paradise Island has been a fixture on the Bahamian resort scene for more than 20 years, but it isn’t resting on its laurels. Two revamped restaurants, Poseidon’s Table and Plato’s, will launch at the 3,400-room resort’s […]

5 Caribbean Beaches You Should Try Right Now

We all travel to the Caribbean for different reasons. Often, it’s for a certain hotel, or a certain island, or a certain kind of getaway. But why not make your next decision based on a beach? We’ve made no secret […]

The Influence of Tamarind on Trinidadian Cuisine

By Fernando Franco CJ Contributor With the heavy Indian influence on Trinidadian cuisine, I was not surprised to see tamarind used in so many recipes when I first came to the island. This brown, curved pod-like fruit, which grows on […]

In St Croix, a Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A Caribbean vacation is synonymous with a beach vacation. But what if you decided to do something different? On a recent trip to St. Croix I did, eschewing seaside resorts for Hotel Caravelle, a […]

How to Make a Soursop Martini

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A martini is just a martini. Unless it’s made with the delectable Jamaican fruit, soursop. And then it’s heaven on earth. Find out for yourself at The Cliff, a five-month-old resort in Negril, where […]

The Perfect Caribbean Beach Lunch

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It arrives in a black wooden box, its contents concealed beneath a sliding cover. Our beach butler, Bautista, carefully places the load on our seaside cabana bed, and, with a proud flourish, slides the […]

This Is Your New Caribbean Shrimp Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As food trends evolve, chefs are constantly in a frenzy of motion and brainstorming to meet the sophisticated demands of consumers in search of new and unusual flavors.  Sweet and savory combinations, which for many […]

VIDEO: Morning on Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana

It’s early. The sun has barely woken up, the sky is pink and the permanent fleet of leisure craft that makes Bavaro Beach famous is bobbing around. Even in the Caribbean’s largest tourism destination, you can find moments like this, […]

The 7 Best Places to Stay in Cancun

Finding the right Cancun hotels is all about knowing what you’re looking for. If you’re trying to find a great everything-included resort in Cancun, you’ll have plenty to choose from; it seems that moniker applies to almost all the resorts on […]

A New Vegan Caribbean Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Jamaica’s newest Prime Minister – the Hon. Andrew Holness of the Jamaica Labour Party – was sworn into office on March 3, 2016 after voters proclaimed their choice for leadership at the poll. It seems […]

caribbean islands

10 Caribbean Islands to Visit This Spring

Maybe you’re looking for a classic beach getaway. Maybe you’re looking for an adventurous jaunt to an eco-resort. Or maybe you’re looking for a foodie holiday. Spring is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean — the crowds thin […]

A Guy Fieri Barbecue Is Coming to This Caribbean Cruise Ship

Guy Fieri is expanding his cruise ship offerings. Fieri, who has lent his name to a number of Guy’s Burger Joints on Carnival Cruise Line ships, is now expanding his cruise ship offerings with a new barbecue. Carnival Magic is […]

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