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How This Aruba Resort Sets the Standard for Sustainability
Growing up on a farm gave Ewald Biemans a love of nature, but it was watching Aruba grow into a global tourist destination drawing millions of visitors each year that spurred him to create arguably the most environmentally responsible resort […]
This Iconic Bahamas Resort Has a New Look
The Bal du Paradis was one of the world’s most famous galas in 1962, a fete on Paradise Island in The Bahamas celebrating the opening of the Ocean Club resort. Boldfaced names like Zsa Zsa Gabor and five United States […]
When Nassau, Bahamas Was the Center of the Music World
Back in Black, AC/DC’s 1980 comeback record, was a spectacular success for the Australian hard rock band, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide to become one of the top-selling albums of all time. But for all of its commercial […]
At This New Luxury Caribbean Resort, Every Room Has a Pool
Rainforests, beaches, volcanoes and world-class restaurants. The island of Basse-Terre in the Guadeloupe archipelago has long boasted one of the most diverse travel offerings in the Eastern Caribbean. But that hasn’t included a must-visit luxury resort. But that may have […]
The 11 Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts for Families
Cancun is a great destination for a family vacation for many of the same reasons it appeals to travelers flying solo or as a couple: nearly endless choices of all-inclusive resorts and entertainment, lots of all-inclusive properties, a resort district […]
From Aruba to St Thomas, 12 Caribbean “Water’s Edge” Hotels
You know the sound. You open the door to your balcony or patio and it’s there, the maritime metronome, the gentle roll or vigorous froth of the waves right near your room. But it’s not always so easy to find. […]
In St John, the Recipe for the Perfect Caribbean Beach Bar
There’s a secret to creating the perfect Caribbean beach bar, an essential ingredient. It’s not the cream of coconut brand you use in the Pina coladas, or the catch in the fish tacos. It’s the beach. The greatest beach bars […]
Bahamas Tourism Names New Director General
The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism has appointed Latia Duncombe as its new director general. Duncombe had been serving as the country’s Acting Director General for the last year. “During the past year, Mrs. Duncombe has brought energetic leadership to our […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023
It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]
20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation
Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three years […]
5 Boutique Hotels to Try in Nassau, The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas is home to two of the Caribbean’s most prominent mega-resorts: the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, and the Baha Mar on New Providence Island’s famous Cable Beach. These big resorts can seem like destinations unto themselves, and are […]
Martinique’s French Coco Hotel is Reopening
Martinique’s French Coco Hotel is reopening its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury boutique hotel will begin welcoming back guests on Nov. 18, the property confirmed. “We are all prepared and delighted to welcome you back to […]
The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination
It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands. And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in […]
From Nassau to the Dominican Republic, 5 Places to Go in September
It’s not peak season, and that’s what makes it so wonderful. Because while September is the slowest time of year in the Caribbean, the region is very much open for travel — and thanks to relaxed travel protocols, right now is […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2022
They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full […]
In The Bahamas, Embracing Another Side of Exuma’s Staniel Cay
In The Bahamas Out Islands, Staniel Cay, Exuma is well known as a mariner’s crossroads. And everyone knows The Yacht Club, the Grotto and the Pigs. But few people know the secret serenity of the other side of Staniel Cay, where some […]
The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022
For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar. As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies. Because there’s just something about a cocktail […]
How to Experience The Bahamas Like Prince William and Kate Middleton
The Islands of The Bahamas experienced a very royal welcome. In line with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited The Bahamas from 24–26 March as part of their Royal Tour of the Caribbean. The […]
This Beloved Bahamas Resort Is Back in Abaco
It was always one of the most sought-after destinations in The Bahamas: Treasure Cay, that beach-filled paradise in Abaco. And now one of Treasure Cay’s premier places to stay is back, billing its return as “Paradise Reimagined.” The Bahama Beach […]
The Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean
Romance in the Caribbean comes in so many different forms: cliffside sunsets; afternoons on empty beaches; endless wine-fueled dinners in centuries-old estates; twilight walks on hidden streets. And that’s particularly true of the most romantic hotels in the Caribbean, which […]
The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2022
Luxury. It’s one of the most overused words in the travel industry; but that’s also because it’s just so hard to define. What makes luxury? Is it design? Is it food and beverage? Is it the natural environment? Is it […]
At This Bahamas Resort, Nine Days of Christmas
One of The Bahamas’ most beloved hotels is planning a major celebration of Christmas this year. It’s called Nine Days of Comfort Suites Christmas, and it’s a series of holiday events beginning Dec. 24 and running through the first of […]
A Major Milestone for This Bahamian Hotel
Long one of the best-kept secrets in The Bahamas, the Comfort Suites Paradise Island hotel has hit a major milestone — its 30th year in operation. The hotel celebrated its 30-year anniversary this week on Paradise Island “When we opened […]
From Jamaica to The Bahamas, The Best Places to Go in July
People are traveling again. Driven by vaccinations, traveler confidence is as high as it’s been since the onset of the pandemic — and it’s borne out in the numbers in the Caribbean, where June was the highest-arrival month for the region […]
Frontier Launches New Flights to The Bahamas
Frontier Airlines has launched its newest nonstop service to the region, with flights from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas. The inaugural flight from Miami to Nassau kicked off with much fanfare. It’s Frontier’s first-ever service to The Bahamas. The new […]
Royal Caribbean Returns to The Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has made its return to The Bahamas, with the home-porting of Adventure of the Seas in Nassau. The ship arrived this week to the port of Nassau, following a year-long shutdown of the cruise industry amid the global […]
Only Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Visit St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis has announced a new set of protocols for international travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The biggest change will be that only fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry to St Kitts and Nevis beginning May 29. […]
From The Bahamas to Grenada, Caribbean Resorts for Remote Work
Millions of people who started working from home during the pandemic are likely never going back to the office. Likewise, remote work programs — launched by destinations and resorts to attract untethered but stir-crazy workers — are likely to outlast […]
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