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Looking for a Budget-Friendly Montego Bay Vacation? There’s a New Hotel for That
It’s home to one of the most famous streets in the Caribbean, named after one of Jamaica’s global music icons: Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. While the heavily-trafficked street has seen its share of ups and downs in recent decades, that’s been […]
Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All-Time Passenger Record
The Caribbean’s most popular cruise port just set another record, with The Bahamas’ Nassau Cruise Port marking 4.4 million cruise passenger arrivals in 2023. That represented an all-time record for the cruise port, which recently completed a $250 million port […]
Why Ambergris Caye, Belize is the Caribbean Capital of Overwater Bars
You can hear the ballad from Palapa halfway across Ambergris Caye; for a moment you swear the voice belongs to Dolly Parton herself. Palapa is the town’s most prominent stage, hosting a revolving door of talented artists for intimate concerts […]
St Barth Real Estate Market Keeps Pushing Ahead
When it comes to the upper echelon of luxury in the Caribbean, no conversation is complete without Saint Bathélemy. Regularly referred to as St. Barth in everyday conversation, the island is just a hair above 8 square miles and home […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
US Virgin Islands Continues Winter-Spring Travel Push
The US Virgin Islands is continuing to ramp up its push to promote the territory as a winter and spring destination. US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte led a delegation across major US cities this month, including Atlanta, Boston, […]
The Pink Palm Is the Best Boutique Hotel in St Thomas, USVI
Most visitors who make the trip to St Thomas find their way at least once to downtown Charlotte Amalie, with its enviable shopping and broad array of restaurants. Far fewer, though, ever stay in Charlotte Amalie overnight. But St Thomas’ […]
Rum Journal: A Secret Rum Punch in Eleuthera
For more than two decades, this has been the must-visit beach bar in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera: Tippy’s perched above a stunning crescent of sand on the island’s eastern coast. The colorful yellow and blue, the warm service and great food […]
Why Aruba Is the Caribbean Capital of Chef’s Tables
You walk in to what seems like an art gallery, with marble floors and a few modern pieces on the walls. Suddenly the door opens and you’re inside a dimly-lit, state-of-the-art speakeasy with a dozen chairs and a kitchen. This […]
How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination
Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find a different one, this […]
This is the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
It’s set on one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll lay eyes upon anywhere in the Caribbean: the sugar-white sands of Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica. But the S Hotel Montego Bay is not your typical beach resort: […]
The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, from Adults-Only to Boutique
What is an all-inclusive resort? In recent years, the answer to that question has changed dramatically. Today, all-inclusive means a resort that is at the cutting edge of travel trends, one that is catering to the demands of a massive […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]
The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana for 2024
The Dominican Republic welcomed more visitors last year than any in the country’s history, with most travelers descending on one place: Punta Cana, the tourism hotspot on the country’s eastern coast. Punta Cana has always been the most popular place […]
The 10 Best New Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024
The Caribbean hotel pipeline isn’t slowing down, and that means another wave of hotels set to open their doors in 2024. Our list of the hottest new hotels for 2024 includes some that just opened their doors at the end […]
This Is the Best All-Inclusive Resort on Paradise Island in The Bahamas
It starts with the view. A stunning vista of the green hills of Nassau Harbour, the boats and the yachts, the intricate shades of turquoise. While there aren’t waves of all-inclusive resorts in The Bahamas, there are some particularly good […]
US President Joe Biden Begins Caribbean Getaway in St Croix, USVI
The US Virgin Islands has a big fan in the White House. United States President Joe Biden has touched down at Henry Rohlsen Airport in St Croix for what has almost been an annual vacation dating back to his days […]
Surinam Airways Just Launched Nonstop Miami-Curacao Flights
Surinam’s national flag carrier Surinam Airways has inaugurated a brand-new route between Miami and the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao, Caribbean Journal has learned. Surinam Airways is operating the service on a somewhat varied schedule, with flights as many as […]
Delta Just Relaunched Nonstop Flights to This Caribbean Island
In a significant boost for an island that has been booming in 2023, Delta Air Lines has officially relaunched nonstop service to Curacao. It’s been nearly 14 years since Delta last served Curacao, and now the carrier is back, with […]
This Legendary Nassau Resort Is Back
The legendary British Colonial Nassau resort has officially reopened its doors following a dramatic transformation project. The hotel, which will celebrate its 100th birthday next year, had been closed since 2020 and has since undergone a sweeping renovation. It’s a […]
You Can Now Fly Nonstop From Los Angeles to Nassau, The Bahamas
In what is another boon for the booming tourism industry in The Bahamas, Alaska Airlines has just kicked off two historic routes to the destination. Alaska Airlines is now flying nonstop from both Los Angeles and Seattle to Nassau, The […]
WestJet Has a New Caribbean Island: Bonaire
Canadian leisure carrier WestJet has launched its first-ever flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. The first flight from Toronto touched down this past week in a significant boost for the island out of the Canadian market. “We looked […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024
It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]
This Century-Old Resort Is Relaunching in The Bahamas
Nearly a century after it first opened its doors, the historic British Colonial hotel in the heart of downtown Nassau is making its return after a three-year closure. The nearly 300-room resort, which had been under the Hilton brand prior […]
From Jamaica to the Dominican Republic, the Best Golf and Spa Resorts
A majority of luxury resorts in the Caribbean offer spa services; far fewer have golf courses, and the list of resorts with both great golf and top-notch spas is shorter still. For many couples, though, these kinds of resorts can […]
Chad Oppenheim-Designed Bahamas Home Lists for $23M
A home on Harbour Island in The Bahamas designed by “starchitect” Chad Oppenheim has been listed for $23 million. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]
American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to St Thomas, USVI
It is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean: the US Virgin Islands, which has been seeing surging tourism numbers largely since the summer of 2020. That includes the territory’s most-visited island, St Thomas, which has been seeing […]
Hyatt’s Dreams Brand Is Adding a New All-Inclusive in Mexico
Hyatt’s Dreams all-inclusive brand is set to unveil a new resort in Mexico next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new family-friendly Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlan Golf and Spa Resort is targeting an April 2024 debut, according to Hyatt’s […]
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