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Rosewood Baha Mar Opens in Nassau

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2018 has officially arrived. The Rosewood Baha Mar, the crown jewel of the 2,300-room Baha Mar megaresort complex, made its long-awaited debut this week in Nassau. […]

AMResorts Planning Big Expansion in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hospitality giant AMResorts is planning a major expansion in Mexico, including the Mexican Caribbean. The all-inclusive titan has announced the signing of four new resort management contracts, including Secrets Punta de Mita; Dreams Punta de […]

Blockchain, Caribbean Style?

By Simons Chase CJ Contributor The Eastern Caribbean is home to one of the few examples of a regional monetary authority experimenting with blockchain technology. This week, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) announced a pilot project with Bitt Inc., […]

Lineup Set for St Kitts Music Festival

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The St Kitts Tourism Authority has released the roster of musical artists who will be performing at the 22nd Annual St Kitts Music Festival. The festival will take place from June 27 – July 1, […]

Rosewood Baha Mar to Open in June

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2018 is coming in June. The new Rosewood Baha Mar at the Baha Mar resort complex in Nassau is opening June 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. […]

Jamaica Has Big Plans for Falmouth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has big plans for the town of Falmouth. The country’s government is focused on developing Falmouth into a “world-class destination, where its rich culture and history are fully utilized,” according to Jamaica Prime Minister […]

Thomas Cook Launches New Barbados Flights

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from Gatwick Airport to Barbados launched this weekend. The weekly flight from Gatwick joins Thomas Cook’s existing three-times weekly flights to Barbados from Manchester. “We have a long and established relationship with […]

Prince Charles’ Caribbean Visit

By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Kingdom’s Prince Charles is visiting the Caribbean this weekend. Prince Charles is making his first official visits to Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands and Dominica, in the wake of last month’s […]

Grand Bahama, Tech Hub?

By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of the Bahamas is looking to chart a new course for the future of Grand Bahama as a technology hub. “A new day is on the horizon for Grand Bahama,” Bahamas Prime Minister […]

Caribbean History: Remembering ANR Robinson

By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor One of the Caribbean’s political giants of the 20th century was Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson, a lawyer, statesman and patriot who survived the violent attempted coup in Trinidad. Robinson was born on the island […]

VIDEO: Baha Mar: The Caribbean Las Vegas

By Alexander Britell Before you read any further, know this: the Baha Mar is open in the Bahamas. And it is an impressive thing. It is remarkably built, wonderfully modern and tastefully executed. It is a class above what you’re […]

St. Barth Properties Adds New Villa

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St. Barth Properties has introduced a new addition to its portfolio, Villa ELA. This St Barts villa compound is located directly on Flamands, one of the island’s most popular beaches. An ideal winter getaway for […]

8 Caribbean Fashion Designers You Should Know About

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sea and sand but let’s also add another “s:” style. That’s because despite the challenges of heat, humidity and, often, limited resources, season after season designers across […]

How to Take a Caribbean Hiking Vacation Right Now

Looking for a summer hiking getaway? Here’s your opportunity. Martinique is hosting its First International Hiking Festival from June 1-30, 2017, offering 30 different hikes all around the island. From the countryside to a beach walk, northern lush vegetation to […]

The Top 5 Paradise Island Hotels

Paradise Island was originally the private estate of a Swedish millionaire and called Hog Island. But today Paradise Island, the one-square-mile oasis just offshore from Nassau, Bahamas, lives up to its current name, offering sun-seeking vacationers miles of idyllic white-sand beaches; […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New Caribbean Residents Rate

Do you live in the Caribbean? One hotel has a package just for you. The Four Seasons Resort Nevis is welcoming Caribbean residents with a new $265 nightly rate. The offer includes accommodations in a Nevis Peak View room, daily […]

Jamaica’s Opportunity to Shine

By DENNIS CHUNG CJ Contributor A few years ago someone asked me what I was passionate about. I mentioned that one of the things I really am passionate about is Jamaica and Jamaicans. It is that passion for Jamaica and […]

Delta Vacations Names New President

Delta Vacations has named a new president. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Airlines announced that it had appointed Jennie Ho as its new president, replacing John Caldwell. Ho had most recently served as Delta’s managing director for specialty and Canada […]

JetBlue Names New VP for Network Planning

JetBlue has appointed John Checketts its new Vice President of Network Planning. Checketts will oversee the execution of the company’s network strategy through route planning, schedule planning and charter functions. “We are thrilled to welcome John into his new role,” […]

Holland America’s New Culinary Hire

Holland America Line has announced its newest culinary hire. The Seattle-based cruise line has appointed Frits van der Werff as its new vice president for food and beverage within the company’s guest experience and product development department. In the role, […]

Developing Jamaica’s Intellectual Capacity for Growth

BY DENNIS CHUNG CJ Contributor I recently made the point that the most important asset that Jamaica has is its three million residents, and that it is the underutilization of this asset that has caused us to attain average growth […]

Creating a Culture of Development in Jamaica

And what Jamaica can learn from Antigua and Barbuda By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Every time we come around to this time of the year — when we debate the budget, I swear that the arguments for and against are the […]

The Top 10 Barbados Hotels

Barbados is famous not only for its flavorful local cuisine (fish cutter, anyone?), east-coast surf culture, and as the birthplace of rum; it also boasts some of the finest hotels in the region with an emphasis on elegance, grace and […]

Sotheby’s Expands Real Estate Footprint in Dominican Republic

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates has expanded its footprint in the Dominican Republic. The global real estate brand has announced that Sergio Llach Luxury Dominican Properties is the newest member of its network and will now operate as Sergio Llach Sotheby’s […]

Op-Ed: St. Vincent’s Major New Airport — And What’s Next

Weighing the impact of Argyle By Kareem Yarde Op-Ed Contributor It was recently announced with great fervor that St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be officially opening the Argyle International Airport (AIA) on February 14th 2017. Beset by challenges from […]

The Best Cancun Adults-Only Resorts

There are few resort towns more suited for adults than Cancun. The Caribbean’s own “Vegas by the Sea” has a wealth of worthy diversions – nightlife; gourmet dining; and tequila tastings included – that encourage grown-ups to get loose and […]

Carnival Taps Old Navy Executive for Marketing Post

Carnival Cruise Line has named Taylor Bux its newest vice president of marketing services. Bux joins the company after having served most recently as global director of digital and social media marketing for Old Navy/Gap Inc., where he was responsible […]

What’s Next for the Caribbean Hotel Market?

Looking ahead at the region’s hotel and resort sector. By Fleur Vagniez Op-Ed Contributor Hotels and Resorts across the Caribbean have experienced unprecedented growth over the last 6 years with ADR and occupancy rates outperforming those at the previous top of the […]

JetBlue Is Adding a New Nonstop Route From Westchester to Puerto Rico