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The private-island Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort off the coast of Antigua, has launched a new organic farm and kitchen garden. Accessed via foot path, the farm encompasses a vegetable garden, an herb garden and an orchard. It also houses the island’s flock of Persian sheep, along with 24 chickens that will provide fresh eggs […]

One of the Caribbean’s top hotel companies has added another property to its portfolio. Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group has announced the acquisition of the Treasure Beach hotel, a deal finalized last week. The four-star, 35-room property is located on Paynes Bay in the St. James parish of Barbados, adjacent to Elegant’s Tamarind hotel. The acquisition […]

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 breakfast buffet for two in Neve restaurant, 20-percent discount on dining and a 50-percent on […]

You step into the lobby, set in a late-17th-century storehouse, and you’ve been transported. This is no ordinary hotel, from the brick walls to the massive columns just down the plaza. Places like the Admiral’s Inn are something special — they’re small, intimate inns, somewhere in the charming median between a bed and breakfast and […]

There are great “resorts” in the Caribbean and there are great beach vacations in the Caribbean. The distinction is no small thing. Because while some resorts can offer all the amenities and grandeur you’re looking for, they may not be true “beach” resorts, offering direct, easy access to the beach, a wide range of beachfront […]

The world-famous Antigua Sailing Week has kicked off its annual festivities for what has become the Caribbean’s greatest sailing event. This year is the 50th edition of Sailing Week, which is bringing together 150 teams racing a variety of yachts and around 1,500 competitors from 32 countries, bookended by the Guadeloupe to Antigua Race and […]

There’s just something different about a small hotel. Maybe it’s the intimate service you get, or the way the design vision of the owner seems to manifest itself better in the decor. Maybe it’s the little quirks, or the warm, honest service. Small hotels are just a special way to experience the Caribbean. Our latest […]

The United Nations Development Programme has released the latest edition of its Human Development Index, it’s periodic  ranking that effectively names the best countries in the world to live in. The index is based on a number of factors, including life expectancy at birth, expected years of schooling, mean years of schooling and gross national […]

Tradewind Aviation, which operates luxury flights around the Caribbean region, has expanded its fleet. The carrier has added three new Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to its fleet for a total of 21 aircraft in the Tradewind-operated fleet. With hubs in San Juan, Antigua and St. Thomas, Tradewind operates luxury scheduled and charter service to destinations including […]

There’s no better way to appreciate the Caribbean than by actually getting out onto it. So if you’re sailing to the islands by boat (or planning to charter a craft when you get there), you’ll need to know where you can park your boat  – and that’s often at a marina hotel. Fortunately, we’ve rounded […]

We’re major proponents of experiencing the “authentic” Caribbean, urging travelers to look beyond sun, sand and sea and sample the region’s remarkably diverse culture, food, art and music. But we also love beach vacations. Sun, sand and sea remain still the primary draw for Caribbean travelers, and that’s not a bad thing! Because when you […]

One of the Caribbean’s top hotels is getting even better. Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which was voted the Caribbean’s best beach resort by Caribbean Journal readers last year, has introduced a host of new offers and experiences from spas to villa stays. Guests looking to experience the resort’s largest and most unique options are able […]

If there’s a more quintessentially Caribbean experience than having a rum at a Caribbean beach bar, we haven’t found it. Indeed, it’s the dream of toes-in-the-sand, rum-in-hand afternoons that bring so many travelers to the Caribbean year after year. And while Caribbean beach bars come in all shapes and sizes, what the best all have […]

When selecting a Caribbean hotel room, there’s one immutable fact: “oceanfront” trumps “oceanview,” eight days a week. Sure, it’s nice to see the sea from your four-poster bed, but it’s even better when you can roll right out of that same bed, open a door and step straight onto the sand. So we’ve scoured the […]

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 of a mere 0.8 per cent per annum for the past 40 years. The fact […]

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 same. The same arguments may not come from the same people every year, as it […]

The island of Barbuda is getting greener. The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to install a new solar energy plant on Barbuda. The project, a partnership between the government, the Antigua Public Utilities Authority and PV Energy, will see the installation of a 150 kWp clean power project toward a final goal […]

Sun, sea and sand aren’t the only things you can enjoy on a Caribbean vacation. Beyond the beach lie remnants of a bygone era that remind us of where we’ve come from as a region, and even today influence where we’re going. But you don’t have to visit a fort or museum to get in […]

Destinations from around the Caribbean gathered this week for the Seatrade Cruise Global conference, the world’s leading cruise industry event. Officials from Antigua and Barbuda to the U.S. Virgin Islands were on hand to promote their ports of call. Most officials Caribbean Journal talked to were quite bullish about the region and the cruise industry at […]

Whether you’re searching for a culinary retreat or a luxe getaway, now’s as good a time as any to come to the Caribbean — for whatever kind of trip you’re looking for. Because the Caribbean just keeps getting better, with an increasingly diverse tourism product and more and more high-quality travel offerings from gastronomy to […]

Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Carnival Journeys “enrichment” cruise series with a host of new 12- to 14-day voyages departing from homeports along the East and West Coasts and the Gulf of Mexico in 2018 and 2019. The new voyages are in addition to a number of previously announced nine- to 15-day Carnival Journeys cruises departing […]

So you love Caribbean all-inclusives: the convenience, the comfort, the unlimited drinks. But maybe you’re looking for something a bit different — all of the amenities, but delivered in a significantly smaller package than the large all-inclusive you’re used to. Think boutique hotel meets Caribbean all-inclusive. At these hotels, you get all-inclusive convenience but a […]

Getting to St. Barth from the United Kingdom just got a lot easier. British Airways and Tradewind Aviation have signed an interline agreement, meaning passengers traveling from London can now reserve travel to St. Barth via Antigua with the convenience of a single-ticket purchase and baggage transfer for a journey combining both airlines. It’s a […]

When it comes to an adults-only retreat in the Caribbean, there’s often nothing better than a well-designed small hotel. Boutique properties just offer that extra degree of romance, that added level of intimacy. Because when you’re looking for a romantic getaway, it’s all about finding the perfect combination of tranquility, exclusivity and passion. So if […]

Dominica isn’t the easiest of Caribbean destinations to get to (most travelers will have to connect through Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico or St. Maarten) but the 289-square-mile island rewards travelers who make the effort with primordial beauty and stunning natural wonders. Hike or bike the rugged rainforest terrain; snorkel and dive; or simply stand and gawk […]

Antigua’s Jumby Bay resort has reopened its signature Estate House bar and restaurant. The new look is the product of a $6 million restoration of the circa-1830 structure, the oldest building on the Jumby Bay island. The design scheme “combines the impressions of a traditional colonial home with a contemporary perspective, new menus, an eclectic […]