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10 New Hotels Coming to the Caribbean in 2017
The pace of new hotel development in the Caribbean hasn’t slowed in recent years as more investors jump into the Caribbean and management companies continue to expand. That means there’s another exciting slate of new hotel properties set to come […]
Marriott Is Opening a New $40 Million Resort in Antigua
Marriott is entering the Antigua and Barbuda market for the first time with a major new resort. The $40 million Coconut Bay Resort project, which will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, broke ground this week on a site two […]
The Best Travel Credit Cards for the Caribbean in 2017
If you are a “frequent” Caribbean traveler, it’s likely that you’re a member of some kind of rewards club or have a special travel credit card. But not all such credit cards are created equal — and some may be far […]
Sandals Is Launching a Concert Series
Sandals Resorts is launching a major new initiative: a concert series. It’s part of the LIV+ program, a new series of exclusive events centered around six areas of interest: music, culture, sports, culinary, voluntourism and social interest. The programs will […]
The Voice of Caribbean Cricket
By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor The news this week that Tony Cozier had died was shattering and tragic for many cricket fans internationally and fans of West Indian cricket especially. For those of us who were children and cricket […]
The Art of Caribbean Design
By Stephanie Tyler CJ Contributor When people envision the Caribbean, they think of nature at its best—sparkling waters, white sand beaches, lush tropical forests, and sunny weather for days. Whether venturing off to a resort suite or luxurious vacation home, […]
The 10 Best Hotels in the British Virgin Islands
There are few places that better capture the fantasy of an island vacation than the BVI. It’s always about the water here, about exploring, about discovery, whether you have a boat or not. You are simply drawn to hop the islands, […]
A New General Manager at Scrub Island
The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has named a new general manager. Federico Ciampi has been appointed to the role, after having served most recently at the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel in Manchester, England. He had previously […]
Haiti Tourism Is Booming
Haiti’s efforts to boost tourism appear to be paying off. The Caribbean country reported a 10.9 percent increase in stayover visitors in 2015, according to the latest numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. That was the fourth-best increase of any […]
This Caribbean Hotel Design Firm Is Expanding
One design firm is making waves in the Caribbean. International Design Concepts is expanding its reach in the Caribbean, with several new projects in the works. The company, which is based in Miami, is working on new interior design projects […]
Marriott Expands in Costa Rica With El Mangroove Resort
Marriott is continuing to expand its Autograph Collection Hotels portfolio in the Caribbean Basin. The brand has added its second hotel in Costa Rica, the El Mangroove boutique resort. The 85-suite property includes a pool stretching over 130 feet with […]
VIDEO: Atlantis Unveils New Campaign
Atlantis Paradise Island has unveiled a major new ad campaign. The multimedia campaign is set around one theme: “Why Do We Vacation?” The property, which recently joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection, has so far released 10 spots on its YouTube channel, […]
Marriott Is Adding a Second Hotel in Haiti
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major boost to Haiti’s burgeoning tourism sector, Marriott International has announced that its Autograph Collection is expanding to Haiti. The Habitation Jouissant boutique hotel in Cap Haitien will join the Autograph Collection in […]
The Early Days of Caribbean Aviation
By Steven Keats CJ Contributor Many people recognize the name of the founder of Pan American Airways, Juan Trippe. But another name, Basel (BL) Rowe is known by very few — yet he is responsible for providing the germinating seed […]
The Best Lobster in St Maarten
Above: the lobster thermidor at Pineapple Pete’s (all photos by CJ) At Pinepple Pete, they say it’s so famous you should ask for its autograph. It’s the Lobster Thermidor at Pineapple Pete’s in St Maarten, and it’s almost certainly the […]
How This Caribbean Hotel Can Get You in Shape After the Holidays
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year can be challenging for weight watchers, and by the time January 1 rolls around many of us are reaching into our closets for those elastic-waist pants. But […]
The Caribbean’s 10 Best Places for Celebrity-Spotting
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As the tabloids say: Stars, they’re just like us! So it’s little surprise that they love escaping to the Caribbean just as much as we do. If you’re hoping to do some celeb-spotting on […]
Marriott Names First-Ever Regional President for Caribbean, Latin America
Above: the Scrub Island resort in BVI, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott has named company veteran Craig Smith as its first-ever president for the Caribbean and Latin America, citing the “increasing importance” of the […]
Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s Paradise in St Croix
Above: Walt “Clyde” Frazier at home in St Croix By Alexander Britell IN THE LATE 1960s and early 1970s, Walt “Clyde” Frazier was New York. His superb run as a point guard for the New York Knicks, during which he […]
Grenada to Rename National Stadium After Gold Medalist Kirani James
Above: Kirani James’ victory parade in Grenada By Lincoln Depradine ST GEORGE’S – More than EC$730,000 in cash, real estate, treasury bonds and jewelry has been donated to Kirani James, the Grenadian superstar athlete, who won gold on August 6 […]
The Caribbean Year in Review
For the Caribbean, it was the Year of the Vote. By year’s end, five countries, Jamaica, Guyana, St Lucia and Haiti and the British Virgin Islands, will have chosen new leadership, with Jamaicans headed to the polls on Thursday. It […]
Marriott BVI Foray Completes First Phase
Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The first Marriott destination in the British Virgin Islands, and the first Caribbean resort to join the company’s new Autograph Collection has completed phase one of the Scrub Island project, according to […]
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