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Discovering Port Ferdinand, Barbados’ Hottest Luxury Destination
You wake up every morning to a stunning, shiny turquoise out your window, joined by superyachts and sea turtles. It’s a view that becomes impossible to resist, a marvelous marriage of serenity and energy. There aren’t any other hotels quite […]
This Aruba Hotel Is Expanding
One of Aruba’s most beloved hotels is getting bigger. Aruba’s Boardwalk Small Hotel will soon debut the fruits of a major expansion project that will see the property rebranded as the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. On Nov. 15, the Boardwalk will […]
St Maarten Is Leading a Caribbean Tourism Comeback
By Alexander Britell It’s one of the most sought-after corners of the Caribbean — that famous triangle of Caribbean hotspots: St Maarten, St Barth and Anguilla. And just two years after Hurricane Irma, the trio of destinations is in the midst […]
From St Maarten to Trinidad, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in August
August in the Caribbean means hot afternoons, evenings cooled by trade winds and, in many destinations, the feeling of having a bit more of the region to yourself. But there’s just something about the feeling of wading into bathtub-warm water […]
5 Reasons to Visit Aruba This Summer
The old capital of San Nicolas teems with color on a weekday afternoon, with bold murals popping up all over the city, teeming with artistic energy. Far on the other side of the island, kitesurfers take a break at the […]
20 Great Resorts for Summer Caribbean Vacations
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer. It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat at the hippest […]
The Green Caribbean Awards 2019
We can happily report that the Caribbean is, in fact, getting greener. Whether it’s the regular debut of a new solar park, the frequent launch of a new wind farm or a renewed regional focus on sustainability. While more work […]
7 Reasons to Visit the Cayman Islands Right Now
There’s an energy here. You feel it on Seven Mile Beach, in the hotels, in the streets of George Town, by day and by night. It’s palpable. It’s because the Cayman Islands is one of the most dynamic destinations in […]
Anguilla Now Has a Solar-Powered Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Anguilla’s most popular boutique hotels has announced the completion of a significant new green energy initiative. The Frangipani Beach Resort has completed a new solar panel project that will power 70 percent of […]
A New Way to Live in Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff It might just be the hottest destination in the Caribbean – with surging arrivals, an array of new hotels and the kind of “it” factor vibe that comes from a special combination of exclusivity and adventure. […]
VIDEO: Playa del Carmen, A Must-Visit Beach City in Mexico
By Guy Britton PLAYA DEL CARMEN — Fifth Avenue is alive at night, teeming with sound and color, filled with crowds and flavor. By day, there’s another melody, leisurely and light, a place to stroll and warm up before cooling off […]
Sonesta Is Planning a New Kind of Rebuild in St Maarten
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Maarten’s landmark Maho Beach Resort has launched reconstruction in the wake of last year’s Hurricane Irma, the Maho Group announced. This rebuild will be different, though, with plans for innovative, resilient, storm-resistant construction. “While […]
Nigel Spence: The Perfect Caribbean Summer Cocktail
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor It’s funny how suddenly we New Yorkers have to be paying attention to the fact that the hurricane season began June 1st. It’s as if we became tropical overnight and no-one bothered to update us. […]
Oyster Bay Beach Resort Reopens in St Maarten
By the Caribbean Journal staff The St Maarten tourism comeback continues. Another of the island’s most popular resorts has officially reopened its doors, with the Oyster Bay Beach Resort relaunching operations with a new look after shuttering last year due […]
Jamaica Launches Major New Solar Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s green push is continuing with plans for another new solar energy park in the country. Eight Rivers Energy Company Limited has commenced work on a new 37-megawatt solar energy plant, slated for completion by […]
Serafina Beach Hotel Opens in San Juan, Puerto Rico
By Alexander Britell One of the hippest corners of the Caribbean has a serious new addition: the Serafina Beach Hotel, a 96-room stunner in the heart of the Condado neighborhood in San Juan. Puerto Rico’s first new hotel opening of […]
Richard Branson Developing Caribbean “Marshall Plan”
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Richard Branson is assembling a team to head up a “Marshall Plan” for the Caribbean. The idea came to Branson after he was […]
Grand Cayman’s New Green Real Estate
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s newest real estate development is also its greenest. The SOLARA residential community has launched construction in Grand Cayman as one of the most innovative sustainable developments in the region. NCB Group’s SOLARA is […]
VIDEO: The Amazing Eustatia Island
By Alexander Britell No island is an island. Even islands have needs, needs from afar: food, energy, connectivity — no island can be truly independent in today’s world. Or can it? There’s an island in the British Virgin Islands that has […]
The Best Breakfast in the British Virgin Islands
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’re planning a trip to Peter Island, the private island resort in the BVI, trust us when we tell you that there’s only one thing to order for breakfast. But that’s not because […]
Barbuda Is Looking to Go 100 Percent Green
The Eastern Caribbean island of Barbuda is looking to become a 100 percent green energy island. That’s the plan behind the proposed Green Barbuda Energy project, which, if approved, would be supported by a regional grant from the government of […]
The Best Dominican Republic Vacation For Every Traveler
It’s not a surprise that the Dominican Republic says it “has it all.” Because the diverse Caribbean nation has something for everyone, whether you want to gorge on gourmet delicacies, scale waterfalls or discover its pre- and post-colonial history; take […]
Jamaica Is Getting Greener
The island of Jamaica has set out on an ambitious green energy plan in the last few years, and it seems things are ahead of schedule. Jamaica had planned to achieve 30 percent of its energy consumption from renewable sources […]
KanXuk Blue Maya Resort: A New Eco Boutique in Mexico
Mexico’s Caribbean coast has a very cool new eco-resort. It’s called the KanXuk Blue Maya Resort, and it’s set inside of the UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Riviera Maya. The boutique hotel is set in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2016
It was another action-packed year for Caribbean travel, from a spate of new hotels and resorts to a regional challenges like Zika. But the Caribbean continues to grow, with increased investment and development, new air routes and a continued expansion […]
Major New Project Launches in Grenada
A major new project has officially broken ground to soon join the top Grenada hotels. The Levera Beach Resort Grenada is set on 375 acres on Grenada’s largely undeveloped northeastern coast. The multi-phased project will begin with the construction of […]
Four Popular Caribbean Restaurants in Miami to Try Right Now
Popular eateries, from cafeterias to cocktail bars By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sometimes the craving for Caribbean food strikes when you’re nowhere near the Caribbean. But if you live in South Florida (or you’re cruising out of Port Miami […]
New $50 Million Solar Facility Coming to Jamaica
Jamaica keeps getting greener. Following the launch of a major new wind farm on the island, the country’s government announced that it was finalizing an agreement with Eight Rivers Energy Company to build and operate a 33.1-megawatt solar facility at […]
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