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How US Virgin Islands Tourism Survived the Pandemic

The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the tourism industry at large, and on the cruise business in particular. As a region largely dependent on the cruise business, the Caribbean took an incredible economic hit. The U.S. Virgin Islands […]

The Bahamas’ Rosewood Baha Mar Has a New Sommelier

One of the top culinary destinations in The Bahamas has a new sommelier. The Rosewood Baha Mar in The Bahamas, which is home to several top eateries including Daniel Boulud’s only Caribbean eatery, has named Joaquin Torres its new head […]

A Huge New Amusement Park Is Coming to Punta Cana

A huge new amusement park is set to open later this year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It’s called Katmandu Punta Cana, and it’s billed as the only theme park of its kind in the Caribbean. An extension of a […]

In The Bahamas, the Birthplace of the Goombay Smash

Like all of the greatest recipes, it’s a secret. And while the ubiquitous, yellow Goombay Smash has traveled the world as one of The Bahamas’ signature cocktails, there are none quite like this one. This is Miss Emily’s Blue Bee […]

A Wine Blending Course in The Bahamas

It’s long been one of the gourmet capitals of the Caribbean: Graycliff, the centuries-old manor in Nassau that’s home to a world-class restaurant, a boutique hotel, a chocolate factory and a cigar factory, among other things. And now the hotel, […]

Bermuda Adding Booster Requirement for Most Travelers

Bermuda will soon be requiring booster shots for travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago. The island is requiring “up-to-date vaccination status,” meaning travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Residential Real Estate Projects

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Residential real estate in the Caribbean is, in a word, booming. And that’s been accompanied by a wave of new residential real estate projects, from private islands to branded residential resorts to full-fledged […]

The Perfect Recipe for Caribbean Curried Vegetables

Living a plant-based lifestyle eventually gets your fridge overloaded from time to time with random fruits, vegetables, condiments and the occasional exotic ingredient. By the time I get back to them from when they were hastily shoved in the fridge […]

Grenada Sailing Week Is Back

One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated sailing events is back for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week is set for this weekend with a new program by the Petite Calivigny […]

The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022

Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re […]

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. […]

In St John, USVI, a Magical Villa in the Hills

There’s a deer outside the window. It’s the only visitor we’ve had all day; but it’s not a stranger, regularly stopping by the window several times each day, curious as to the newest guests at the Maho Bay House. We’re […]

Hilton Just Opened a New All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

The all-inclusive space continues to surge, and more and more major brands are putting a major focus on the sector. That includes Hilton, which has been steadily growing its Caribbean and Mexico all-inclusive portfolio in the last few years, particularly […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica’s Stylish and Serene S Hotel

Jamaica’s S Hotel brings South Beach swag to Montego Bay with a stylish rooftop bar, see-and-be-seen pool area fringed with cabanas and day beds, and a vibrant lounge scene with a DJ spinning tropical club tunes for a scene-y young […]

Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Radisson Blu Punta Cana

Fast-expanding Aimbridge Hospitality has entered the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The global hospitality company has been tapped to manage the Radisson Blu Resort and Residence Punta Cana, the only Radisson Blu resort in the wider Caribbean. The resort […]

Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Playa del Carmen

There’s another new Marriott on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The world’s largest hotel company has opened its newest property in Mexico, the Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen. The property is set in a prime location on the […]

In The Bahamas, the Ultimate Gourmet Hotel

On its broad list of spirits (that’s in addition to what is the world’s third-largest wine cellar), one can find a bottle of Alfred Lamb’s rum that was bottled in 1934. It’s not the sort of thing you typically find […]

This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Is Relaunching

Melia is relaunching its premier resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. On June 15, the company will launch the former Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real as the new Paradisus Grand Cana, according to a statement. The […]

Why Namron Hospitality Group Is Bullish on Tulum

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A New Four Seasons Resort Is Coming to the Caribbean

Marriott Mourns CEO Arne Sorenson

Marriott has announced the passing of longtime President and CEO Arne Sorenson. Sorenson had been diagnosed last year with pancreatic cancer. Sorenson was just the third CEO in the history of the company, a role in which he had served […]

Aimbridge Hospitality Names New VP for Development

Hotel management company Aimbridge Hospitality has named a new Vice President of development, the company announced this week. The company has tapped Marco Roca Jr to the role, in which he will support the luxury and resorts vertical, focusing on […]

A Legendary Boutique Hotel in The Bahamas

It’s just you and the most beautiful pool in The Bahamas, sipping on a Goombay Smash, surrounded by the towering palm trees of the hills of Old Nassau. Dinner’s a few hours away, with a Chateaubriand on the outdoor menu, […]

The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected […]

Why This is the Best New All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

After being forced to shut down about a week after its official opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the all-inclusive Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana is back. And after a recent visit, as part of our coverage of the reopening […]

An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently as […]

Martinique, Puerto Rico Top Winners at 2020 Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barth

There’s a new epicenter in the world of Caribbean rum: the island of St Barth. In a turbulent year around the world, the island played host to the ultimate rum experience of 2020: the Caribbean Rum Awards and St Barth […]

Davidoff Joining Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barth

Global luxury brand Davidoff is joining this year’s Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barth. The Switzerland-based premium cigar and accessory company will be the official cigar company of Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Rum Awards, which take place from Nov. 10-Nov. 15, […]

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