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VIDEO: The Verandah Resort and Spa in Antigua

It’s a must-visit resort in Antigua: The Verandah Resort and Spa, an Elite Island Resorts property that’s become an institution on the island. Blessed with perfect white sand beaches, spacious rooms and proximity to a national park, this is a […]

Discovering Vidanta Riviera Maya

A gem on the Caribbean coast of Mexico By Angela Rodriguez CJ Contributor It was late when I finally arrived at Vidanta Riviera Maya’s vast lobby to check in and the first thing that struck me was a disorienting feeling […]

VIDEO: Blue Waters: The Best-Kept Secret in Antigua

Some hotels are timeless. They take you to another era, another world. They make you feel like you’ve arrived somewhere different, somewhere special. The Blue Waters Hotel is precisely that kind of hotel. First opened in 1960, Antigua’s Blue Waters […]

VIDEO: Inside St Barth’s Le Guanahani Hotel

It’s just about perfect. While St Barth is full of spectacular luxury hotels, one could argue that no hotel on this French Caribbean island blends food, spa, accommodations and the beach, better than Le Guanahani. This boutique property with just […]

VIDEO: A Must-Try All-Inclusive in Antigua

In many ways, this is the kind of resort that sets a standard for Caribbean all-inclusive resorts. The St James’s Club & Villas in Antigua isa place that offers an authentic Caribbean experience, from the two beautiful beaches to the […]

The Best Place to Stay in Great Exuma: Grand Isle Resort and Spa

Exuma has some of the most beautiful water anywhere in the world; it is a boater’s paradise, filled with uninhabited islands and cays, exotic beaches and far-off sandbars. But when you’re on land, one place to stay is special: the […]

The 16 Best Places to Stay on This Island

If you’re looking for the best hotels in Puerto Rico, you’ll find a broad mix of places to stay. And what’s not to love about the “isle of enchantment?” Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s diversity, a unique and fascinating […]

How You Can Stay in Jamaica For Under $200 a Night

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Are you looking forward to a Jamaican vacation without breaking the bank? Jamaica no problem. We’ve selected hotels on the irie isle that combine style, service and savings, with rates that top out at less […]

This Caribbean Hotel Offers Personal Tequila Service

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In our travels around the Caribbean we’ve been on the receiving end of many hotel welcome amenities. Ice buckets of champagne; logoed beach bags; and handy water bottles – we’ve been lucky enough to […]

The 10 Best Grand Cayman Hotels

So you’re planning a trip to Grand Cayman for sun, sea, and that oh-so-white sand, but do you know where you’re going to stay? The island has a wide mix of hotels and resorts, most of which are situated right […]

Why Bucuti and Tara Is the Best Place to Stay in Aruba

A Dutch Caribbean gem By Alexander Britell There’s something special about the air here. Maybe it’s the breezes from Eagle Beach, or the dry heat of Aruba. Actually, it’s something far simpler: an in-room air purifier and dehumidifier. This is […]

How to Stay on the Beach on Harbour Island

A great beachfront option right on the pink sand By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In the Out Islands of the Bahamas, Harbour Island’s claim to fame is the three-mile swath of pink sand that fringes its Atlantic coast. So […]

6 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Without a Passport

Maybe you don’t have a passport, or maybe you don’t want the hassle of a laborious immigration experience. Maybe you want to arrive at your Caribbean destination, get your bag and immediately head to the beach. Well, if you’re a […]

The Best Barbados All-Inclusive Resorts

In comparison to destinations such as Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, Barbados doesn’t have that many all-inclusive resorts – which makes picking the right one even more crucial. So before you check in, check out our guide to the best all-inclusive […]

This Caribbean Hotel Picks You Up at the Airport in Style

How to arrive in style By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Attention hoteliers: Want to make your guests feel as if they’ve arrived before they even check in? Take a page from the playbook of Paradise Island, Bahamas resort One […]

The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts

When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, we’ve always said that the Dominican Republic is the regional king — and that’s borne out in the numbers. And while many of the country’s top all-inclusives are focused in Punta Cana, there are so […]

A Great Little Coffee Bar at Grand Cayman Airport

YOU MIGHT pass by it on the way home, or rush by on your way to the beach after arrival. But hidden in plain sight at Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International is a rather good coffee bar called the Brew Hut. […]

Hilton’s New Digital Room Key

A new way to check in By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Hilton Worldwide has introduced its new Digital Key, a new feature of the Hilton HHonors app which provides frequent guests the option to bypass the hotel’s check-in desk and […]

Caribbean Room With A View: Curacao’s Sleek Papagayo Hotel

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean offers such stunning natural beauty that the smartest hotel designers leave all the heavy lifting to Mother Nature, creating rooms that compliment the natural environment rather than compete with it. Such is […]

The 10 Best Hotels in Nassau

Easily accessible but far enough away to make you feel as if you’ve actually gone somewhere, Nassau and neighboring Paradise Island are two of our favorite destinations for a quick Caribbean getaway. And when we get to the Bahamian tourist […]

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya

Mexico’s Riviera Maya borders the Caribbean and stretches 86 miles south of Cancun, comprising the towns of Puerto Morelos, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, as well as the island of Cozumel, six miles offshore. It’s the perfect sun-drenched place to […]

The Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts

There are all-inclusives and then there are awe-inclusives – those resorts that go beyond the usual inclusions to provide services and amenities we never knew we needed but swiftly realize we can’t do without. Here are our favorite “all-you-can-everything” hotels […]

Six Caribbean Islands Where You Can Spring Break Like a Celebrity

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Spring break isn’t just for hard-partying college kids; hardworking adults deserve a first-quarter getaway, too. We’ve combed the Caribbean and rustled up six sophisticated Caribbean resorts where you can relax like the rich and […]

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations, from boutiques to large resorts across the islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Seclusion, tranquility, sultry nights tempered by cool ocean breezes … the Caribbean defines romance and honeymoons. The Caribbean and honeymoons amplify […]

Six Quick Caribbean Getaways

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean is so close to North America and yet, with connections, lengthy layovers and the almost inevitable flight delays, it can feel SO far away. However, if you live in the South, Northeast […]

Suite Spot: The House, Barbados

THERE’S NO reception desk at The House, Elegant Hotels’ hip, adults-only boutique in St James, Barbados. Instead, there are “ambassadors,” a versatile crew who are ready to tend to every request, from helping you check in right in your room […]

10 Secret Caribbean Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Some Caribbean hotels get all the love, making headlines for their swanky suites, spectacular views and over-the-top amenities. But island insiders know that there are many equally amazing properties that don’t make it to […]

Turks and Caicos Airport Expansion Project Eyes Late 2014 Debut

Above: a rendering of the completed terminal By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction on the airport terminal expansion project in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is 60 percent complete, according to the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority. The project is […]

A New Luxury Resort Is Coming to the Best Beach in Saint Lucia