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6 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Diving Destinations
If you’re an avid diver in the Caribbean, chances are you’ve been to the region’s most famous diving hotspots — most notably the longtime Caribbean capital of diving, Bonaire. But there’s a multitude of spectacular diving destinations hidden away across […]
Caribbean Tourism Primed for “Strong Winter Rebound”
The Caribbean tourism industry is primed to “flourish” with a “strong winter rebound,” according to Nicola Madden-Greig, the new president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. The pronouncement comes as the Caribbean continues to recover faster than any other […]
At St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort, a True Caribbean Classic
“Laissez les bons temps rouler.” It’s on a sign above the door at the Infinity Bar. It’s that old French refrain, “Let the good times roll.” And the moment you walk into the Oyster Bay Beach Resort, you understand. The 180-room […]
Jamaican Hotelier Named New Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has a new president. The Miami-based regional hotel association has tapped Jamaican hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig to the role. Madden-Greig is currently the group director of marketing and sales for the Courtleigh Hospitality Group in […]
What’s Next for Four Seasons in the Caribbean?
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]
In The Bahamas, the Ultimate Gourmet Hotel
On its broad list of spirits (that’s in addition to what is the world’s third-largest wine cellar), one can find a bottle of Alfred Lamb’s rum that was bottled in 1934. It’s not the sort of thing you typically find […]
Rum Journal: A 15-Year Vintage From Martinique
It’s never easy for lovers of rhum agricole in the United States. Supply of the cane-juice nectar of the French Caribbean has always been scant in America, with just a few brands that have even entered the market in the […]
Caribbean Task Force to Help Revive Tourism in Haiti
An International task force has been established to help respond to the immediate and long-term needs of tourism in Haiti. The Jamaica-based Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center will be coordinating the task force, led by Jamaica Tourism Minister […]
The St Barth Gourmet Festival Is Back for 2021
The St Barth Gourmet Festival is returning this year for its eight edition. The week-long gastronomic event will take place fro Nov. 10-14, 2021, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s part of the broader “Gourmet Month” on the island, alongside Caribbean […]
Rum Journal: A Marvelous New Rum From Jamaica
If you’re at a bar in Jamaica, it’s the rum for rum lovers, the one to sip if you’re looking for something special. In just about every corner of Jamaica, Appleton 12 is almost always the best rum you’ll find […]
The 7 Best Reasons to Visit Grenada Right Now
Grenada is one of my favorite places in the Caribbean in part because it checks off all the boxes of things that I love about the islands — authentic culture, local food you won’t find back home, great natural beauty […]
Club Med Reopens Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort
One of the major all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, the all-inclusive company’s newest Caribbean resort, began welcoming back guests this week. “Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda […]
Nassau’s Graycliff Gets Safe Tourism Stamp
One of the leading hotels in The Bahamas has received a nod for its health and safety efforts. The Graycliff Hotel has been awarded the Travellers Health Assurance Stamp for “Healthier Safer Tourism” by the Caribbean Public Health Agency. Graycliff […]
Princess Hotels Planning Jamaica Expansion
Spanish firm Princess Hotels is planning a major resort development in Negril, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the […]
How to Travel to Grenada Right Now
Spectacular rum, marvelous beaches, world-class chocolate and a potpourri of diverse resorts are just a few of the charms of Grenada. And now that the island has been open for tourism since the summer, more and more travelers are heading […]
A Legendary Boutique Hotel in The Bahamas
It’s just you and the most beautiful pool in The Bahamas, sipping on a Goombay Smash, surrounded by the towering palm trees of the hills of Old Nassau. Dinner’s a few hours away, with a Chateaubriand on the outdoor menu, […]
The Cool List: The 10 Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2021
Now in its ninth year, CJ’s Cool List has always sought to inspire different kinds of getaways — to hotels with personality, with purpose. And the latest edition is a journey through a diverse portfolio of places to stay, from mountain […]
AMResorts Expanding to Aruba, Tobago
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log […]
Rum Journal: A Powerful Rum From Puerto Rico
There’s a pantheon of “overproof” rums across the Caribbean, a fiery group of sought-after expressions like Grenada’s Rivers Rum and St Vincent and the Grenadine’s aptly, wonderfully named Very Strong Rum. In recent years, the overproof category has seen a […]
Where You Can Stay in Grenada Right Now
The “Spice Island” of Grenada reopened its borders to international visitors on Oct. 1, and to date more than 50 hotels, resorts, guest houses, villas, and apartment properties have been certified as “Pure Safe Travel Accommodations” and allowed to host […]
Green Globe Just Gave Its First-Ever Perfect Score to a Resort in Aruba
Sustainability certification body Green Globe just gave the world’s first-ever perfect score to a resort in Aruba. The Dutch Caribbean island’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, long one of the Caribbean’s greenest hotels, is also the region’s first-ever carbon net-zero […]
This Jamaica All-Inclusive Has a Hurricane Guarantee
The all-inclusive Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay is taking steps to safeguard vacations by reinstating its annual “Hurricane Guarantee.” The program provides consumer purchase protection against possible travel disruptions due to hurricanes, covering the entire 2020 hurricane season. “COVID-19 has […]
Rebranded Saint Lucia Eco-Hotel to Reopen
Saint Lucia’s iconic Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is rebranding, with plans to relaunch on Sept. 1 as the Rabot Eco Escape. The 14-unit eco-lodge, a full-fledged “chocolate hotel,” is set on a 140-acre organic cacao farm. The boutique hotel is […]
Rum Journal: A Stunner from the Dominican Republic
As the rum category has grown in recent years, so, too has the number of what we like to call “aftermarket” rums — that is, rums brought from the Caribbean and bottled or branded somewhere else — sometimes losing a bit […]
Karisma Reopens Cartagena Hotel
Karisma Hotels and Resorts has reopened its boutique hotel in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The 71-suite Allure Chocolate hotel is set in the heart of Cartagena’s historic district, with amenities including a pool, an eatery called The […]
Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana to Reopen in November
The Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana is reopening in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. Parent company Karisma Hotels and Resorts has pushed back the relaunch of the Dominican Republic resort to Nov. 1. The property had been originally scheduled […]
How Lenny Kravitz Is Helping Bahamians in Need
Rock legend Lenny Kravitz has donated $100,000 worth of food vouchers to Bahamians in need as part of his Let Love Rule Foundation. It’s the latest way Kravitz, who has Bahamian heritage, has deepened his ties with the country. The […]
Wyndham Reopens Puerto Rico, St Thomas Resorts
Wyndham has reopened its resorts in Puerto Rico and St Thomas, USVI, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both the Margaritaville Vacation Club St Thomas and the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico have reopened their doors. Both properties […]
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