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Sunscape Resort Coming to Puerto Plata

By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts has signed a deal to open a Sunscape resort in Puerto Plata. The deal is the 17th for the company in the last 12 months in Central America and the Caribbean. “Apple Leisure Group’s […]

A Coqui Nightcap in Puerto Rico

Sipping in San Juan after dark By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In Isla Verde, San Juan’s Intercontinental hotel offers conveniences for every type of visitor: Leisure travelers will appreciate the beachfront location and full resort amenities. Its prime position, […]

Why Barbados is the Caribbean Capital of Motor Racing

Photos by Steve Keats BARBADOS — It’s just another reason why Barbados is the Caribbean capital of motor racing. Whether it’s the Top Gear Festival, or Bushy Park itself, there’s nowhere better in the Caribbean to watch — or experience for […]

Eden Roc at Cap Cana Is Transforming Its Beach Club

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’ Eden Roc at Cap Cana resort is undergoing a major renovation of its beach club. The $5 million project includes renovations and refurbishments to the beach club facilities. The first phase of […]

Caribbean Home: Your Own Private Escape in the Grenadines

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the few still-largely-undiscovered islands of the Caribbean: Bequia. And this charming little isle in the Grenadines chain is home to this an eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom, 11,500-square-foot getaway. The property is currently listed for $6.75 […]

The Caribbean’s Beach Capital

Why this is the top island for beaches By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor There are Caribbean destinations that boast of having the most beaches; the best beaches; the longest beaches; beaches perfect for water sports, sunset strolls or even […]

Caribbean Room With a View: The Jonquil Suite at Anguilla’s Cap Juluca

A larger-than-life suite in Anguilla By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor At Anguilla’s Cap Juluca resort, they call this a suite. But you might call it full-blown villa. That’s because the 3,000+-square-foot Jonquil Suite not only has two master bedrooms […]

Scrub Island Planning $12.5 Million in Capital Improvements

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has partnered with Waypoint Real Estate Consulting in an effort to increase awareness of real estate offerings and stimulate villa development around the island. The new partnership with […]

The Caribbean’s Culinary Capital

By Alexander Britell What is the culinary capital of the Caribbean? Where is the Mecca of Caribbean food, the singular place that draws foodies and gourmands and adventurers? Where is the epicentre of great Caribbean chefs and great cooking? There […]

AlSol Tiara Opens in Cap Cana

Above: the new AlSol Tiara Cap Cana hotel By the Caribbean Journal staff The AlSol Tiara Collection Cap Cana has officially opened its doors. The hotel includes includes a moat of swim-out pools and 360-degree ocean and marina views. The property […]

Dominican Republic’s Eden Roc at Cap Cana Adding New Units

Above: the Caleton Beach Club at the Eden Roc at Cap Cana (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Eden Roc at Cap Cana hotel in the Dominican Republic is expanding. The project will see the addition of 52 suites […]

Ranking Caribbean Countries on Foreign Investment Per Capita

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the Caribbean’s foreign investment capital? To put it another way, which Caribbean country brings in the most foreign investment? We took a look at the most recent Foreign Direct […]

New Cap Cana Resort Opening in June

Above: the beach at AlSol Tiara Cap Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff AlSol Hotels and Resorts is opening its newest property in the Dominican Republic next month. AlSol Tiara Cap Cana is slated to open June 1, a boutique […]

Caribbean Photo of the Day: The Landscape of Bonaire

It’s the first thing that strikes you as you travel around the island of Bonaire: the cacti. There are thousands and thousands, not just dotting but enveloping the landscape of this little Dutch Caribbean island. And the cacti are often […]

Rum Journal: Chrissy Teigen Stars in New Captain Morgan Spot

Above: supermodel Chrissy Teigen in the new spot By the Caribbean Journal staff Captain Morgan Rum has its newest Captain: Chrissy Teigen. The supermodel is the star of the rum giant’s newest ad released this week. In the spot, Teigen […]

Harlem’s Great New Caribbean Restaurant (With Some Cape Cod, Too)

Above: Lolo’s (Photos by CJ and Joey Pasion) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor HARLEM — Reggae’s pumping from the speakers overhead, and I can’t help but nod my head to the beat as I chew on a slice of fried […]

AMResorts Signs Deal to Open Sunscape Resort in Jamaica

Above: the current Sunset Beach property in Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts is expanding in Jamaica. The company announced that it would open its first-ever Sunscape Resorts and Spas-branded hotel in Montego Bay. The resort will be […]

Is Martinique the Next Caribbean Surfing Capital?

Above: surfing in Martinique (Photo: Martinique Surfing) By the Caribbean Journal staff Is Martinique the next big Caribbean surfing capital? Long an under-the-radar surfing spot, the French Caribbean island will get its place in the spotlight when the surfing world gathers on […]

Leonardo DiCaprio Is Developing a Private-Island Caribbean Resort

Above: a rendering of the project (rendering: McLennan Design) By the Caribbean Journal staff Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio is developing a hotel off the Caribbean coast of Belize. The project, which would be an eco-resort, is located on the private […]

The Caribbean’s Street Food Capital

Above: a corn soup stand at Queen’s Park Savannah By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN — On the streets of this city, everywhere you look is an artist. And he’s usually called a doubles man. Every day he makes doubles, […]

Sanctuary Cap Cana By Alsol Resort Transitioning to Adults-Only

Above: the Sanctuary Cap Cana by Alsol By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sanctuary Cap Cana by Alsol all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic is transitioning into an adults-only property. The change will officially begin on Dec. 15, 2015, the […]

Secrets Cap Cana Breaks Ground in Dominican Republic

Above: the Secrets site on Juanillo Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts has officially broken ground on the Secrets Cap Cana resort in the Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina was on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony for […]

The Caribbean’s Swimming Pig Capital

Above: the swimming pigs of the Exumas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has a new title: it’s the “Official Home of the Swimming Pigs,” the country’s tourism board announced Monday. The move is a nod to the famous […]

Capella Marigot Bay Opens in St Lucia

Above: the Capella Marigot Bay resort By Alexander Britell The Caribbean’s newest luxury resort has opened its doors on the west coast of the island of St Lucia. Capella Hotels’ first-ever Caribbean property, the Capella Marigot Bay, officially launched operations on […]

Caribbean Art: Capturing the Bahamian Spirit in Photos

Above: photos of Aljournal Miller and Emanuel Alexiou (Photos: Bahamian Project) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition in the Bahamas looks to capture the spirit of the Bahamian people in photographs. The exhibition at the Salus Project Gallery […]

Barbados Looks to “Recapture” Canadian Tourism Market

Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados is looking to take back the Canadian tourism market, according to Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. The Prime Minister was speaking during a reception for Canadians at Ilaro Court, his residence, […]

St Lucia’s Capella Marigot Bay Resort Planning Dec. 15 Opening

Above: the new Capella Marigot Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The Capella Marigot Bay resort in St Lucia is targeting Dec. 15 for its opening, according to the property’s Web site. The hotel will feature 57 suites and 67 […]

American Airlines Officially Begins Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti

Above: the American Airlines flight landing in Cap-Haitien By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has officially begun its first-ever service to Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The carrier’s first daily flight touched down in Cap-Haitien on Thursday morning, with Haiti President Michel […]

Delta Air Lines Is Launching Nonstop Flights From New York to Antigua and Barbuda