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Mango Madness in Saint Lucia

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Love mangos? It’s time to head to Saint Lucia — right now. Mango Madness is returning to the island’s Anse Chastanet hotel from June 13-17. The popular event celebrates the tropical fruit and treats guests to […]

The Reef by CuisinArt Reopens in Anguilla

By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s sexiest new hotels has reopened on the island of Anguilla. The Reef by CuisinArt, the sister property to Anguilla’s signature CuisinArt resort, officially reopened on Sunday after having been shuttered in the wake […]

How to Do Paddleboard Yoga in Saint Lucia

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet have recently added paddleboard yoga to their roster of activities. The paddleboard yoga is led by Laura Kai Timmusk, who studied with direct pupils of acclaimed teachers Pattabhi Jois and […]

10 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2018

Caribbean hotels keep getting better and better, and the region’s hotel development pipeline shows no signs of slowing down, with new properties continuing to sprout across the Caribbean and Mexico, both large and boutique, EP and all-inclusive. So what are […]

Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Now Has “Romance Concierges”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s top adults-only resort has added a major new offering: romance concierges. The property’s romance concierge can arrange for “relaxing, private moments” like turning couples spa treatments into oceanfront massages for two to exploring the […]

Jewel Grande, a Major New All Inclusive Resort in Jamaica

By Alexander Britell A game-changing resort has opened its doors in Jamaica. Set on a private cove in the heart of Montego Bay, the beautiful Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa officially debuted this week as a new kind […]

Couples Resorts, Ranked

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Club Med may have invented the all-inclusive vacation, but Jamaican hotelier Abe Issa introduced the model to the Caribbean when he rebranded his 1949-built Tower Isle Hotel as Couples Ocho Rios back in 1978 […]

Randy Moss’ Caribbean Boot Camp

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor Legendary NFL receiver Randy Moss is a morning workout freak, which I found out painfully fast on my first day attending his week-long fitness retreat at St. Lucia’s BodyHoliday resort. Wellness never goes out of […]

VIDEO: Les Ilets de la Plage, St. Barth’s Hidden Gem Hotel

By Alexander Britell St. Barth is the luxury capital of the Caribbean, from neverending lunches at the Eden Rock to lazy afternoons at Tom Beach. But to experience the real St. Barth, to understand what makes this place so overwhelmingly […]

7 Reasons to Visit Club Med Columbus Isle

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The French pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation, Club Méditerranée (Club Med) has 70 resorts all over the world, including half a dozen in the Caribbean (in Cancun, Mexico; the Turks and Caicos Islands; the […]

Sleek New UNICO Hotel Opens Doors in Mexico

A sleek new hotel has opened its doors on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, and it’s got a secret: it’s an adults only all inclusive. It’s called UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya, and it’s one of the most exciting all inclusives […]

How to Spend a “Familymoon” in Jamaica

In line with the growing trend for newlyweds with children to take them with them on a honeymoon or “familymoon,” Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Jamaica offers a mix of family and romantic experiences. The resort’s award-winning kids’ club program […]

The Andaz Mayakoba Is Now Open

The hotly-anticipated Andaz Mayakoba resort has officially opened its doors on the Riviera Maya. Hyatt Hotels Corporration’s newest property in the Mexican Caribbean is part of the eco-luxe destination of Mayakoba, and is immediately one of the region’s most stylish […]

Barbados’ Waves Is a Game-Changing Property

You’d never guess it. Not when you’re sipping a fresh espresso, looking out toward the turquoise Bajan sea. You’d never guess that this is an all-inclusive resort. This is something else — hip, sleek, and, yes, cool. And it’s beautiful. […]

Andaz Mayakoba Names General Manager

The soon-to-debut Andaz Mayakoba resort in the Mexican Caribbean has named Lin Schatz as its new general manager. The Riviera Maya property is slated to open in December. “I am thrilled to lead the opening efforts here at Andaz Mayakoba […]

A New $120 Million Caribbean Destination

A major new luxury destination is coming to the Grenadines. The long-awaited redevelopment of Canouan Island will launch Oct. 10 with the debut of the 26-suite, six-villa Pink Sands Club, Canouan, a $120 million project that is part of the […]

A New Resort on the Island of Barbados

One of the Caribbean’s leading hotel companies has expanded with a new Barbados All-Inclusive Resort. Elegant Hotels has officially debuted its new Waves Hotel & Spa, an all-inclusive on the Platinum Coast of Barbados with a focus on “mind and […]

The Best Yoga Retreats in the Caribbean

Several Caribbean resorts have a yoga class or two on their daily schedule, but where do you go if you’re a serious student trying to deepen your practice while you deepen your tan? Where do you go for the full […]

Sandals Launches New App

A new way to experience the brand’s hotels By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The hotel giant, which has a total of 18 Caribbean resorts between the two all-inclusive brands, has just announced a new mobile app, available now in Apple […]

This Caribbean Hotel Now Has Wellness Concierges

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The typical hotel concierge can get you theater tickets; score reservations at the hottest restaurant; and send your pants out to be pressed. But can they devise a comprehensive wellness program that includes strength […]

This Caribbean Resort’s “Jungle Book” Experience

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In celebration of the release of Disney’s Jungle Book, Mahekal Beach Resort is inviting guests to experience a special “Get Lost in the Jungle Getaway.” The package includes five-night accommodations in a newly-redesigned Jungle View […]

Exploring Sandals’ Private Island in Jamaica

By Guy Britton PICTURE THIS It’s the third day of your vacation. You’re on a private island, set just offshore, surrounded by nature and coddled with luxury service. You haven’t seen your wallet in three days and today you forgot […]

How to Travel to St Lucia, For Less

Thinking of heading to St Lucia? The lush, beautiful paradise in the Eastern Caribbean is full of beautiful hotels, big and small, all-inclusive and EP. But if you’re looking for a classic family vacation, with everything included, there’s an even […]

The Ultimate Virgin Islands Luxury Yacht Trip

The ultimate Virgin Islands experience By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor OK, so you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot. But it’s never too early to start planning what you’ll do if your numbers come up the next time. Here’s an […]

The Coolest Perk at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

The Grand Velas Riviera Maya gets cooler By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve seen butler service, speedboats and spa treatments but what’s next in all-inclusive perks? At Mexico’s Grand Velas Riviera Maya, the latest inclusion is a sweet one […]

The 10 Best Adults Only All-Inclusive Resorts

“Take me to an adults-only resort.” It’s something you probably find yourself saying all the time, whether you’re looking for a getaway or just a hotel that’s a little bit more tranquil. And while there are great inclusions at all-inclusive resorts around […]

The Best Caribbean Resort Perks

Unique Caribbean inclusions, from free spa treatments to your own boat By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor At some all inclusive resorts, it’s not just all food, drink and a few activities – it’s all you can everything! Here are few all-inclusive […]

St Lucia’s Month of Chocolate

Above: a cacao-accented dish at Boucan by Hotel Chocolat in St Lucia (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Lucia will celebrate the island’s annual Chocolate Heritage Month in August, celebrating the island’s rich centuries-long history of cocoa production. […]

Two New Hotels Are Coming to the Dominican Republic’s Capital