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The New Oceanco Amara Superyacht Is a Floating Resort

The world’s newest superyacht concept is something rather special. Oceanco has released the designs for its new “Amara” 394-foot private yacht, and it’s basically a floating resort. The design was released at the Dubai International Boat Show. “In designing the exterior […]

Five Events to Visit in St. Barth This Year

St. Barth is rolling out a lineup of events for this year featuring music, film, food, sailing and more. Guests will arrive to find a host of festivals, regattas and cultural adventures all year round. (See the rankings of the […]

A New Estate House at Jumby Bay

Antigua’s Jumby Bay resort has reopened its signature Estate House bar and restaurant. The new look is the product of a $6 million restoration of the circa-1830 structure, the oldest building on the Jumby Bay island. The design scheme “combines […]

Grand Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort Is Now Open

One of the Caribbean’s most hotly-anticipated new hotels is now open for business: the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in Grand Cayman. The resort, which is the first new resort on Grand Cayman in a decade, has 266 guest rooms […]

The Sands at Grace Bay Begins $4.5 Million Upgrade Project

Turks and Caicos’ The Sands at Grace Bay resort has launched a $4.5 million upgrade project, the property announced this week. The major focus of the project will be on the resort’s 114 studio and suite rooms. Interior designer Rose […]

Ani Villas Is Expanding to the Dominican Republic

Luxury villa brand Ani Villas is expanding to a new destination in the Caribbean: the Dominican Republic. The new Ani Villas Dominican Republic is a fully-staffed and serviced 14-bedroom estate on the central northern coast of the country. The villa […]

Six Fun Things to Do in Nassau

Whether you’re in Nassau for a few hours on a cruise excursion or you’re lucky enough to enjoy a longer stay, know that there’s plenty to do and see beyond Bay Street or your resort’s beach. We’ve rounded up a […]

Paradise Island’s One Ocean Seeing Sales Boom

The One Ocean luxury oceanfront condominium project on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is seeing a sales boom after its launch. Replay Destinations’ oceanfront residences held a launch at a private cocktail event at Atlantis last week, unveiling a limited […]

How to Live on Pink Sands Beach

Want to live on Harbour Island? The Pink Sands Resort, one of the region’s top hotels, has announced its first-ever real estate offering, with a combination of new and existing luxury cottages for a limited number of buyers with prices […]

The Latest Caribbean Shopping Trends

Taking a look at shopping, retail the latest Caribbean Shopping trends for cruise visitors By Bill Panoff Op-Ed Contributor Shopping and retail in the Caribbean cruise industry have developed and grown tremendously over the years. As the cruise and travel industries evolve […]

The Best Luxury Shopping Destinations in the Caribbean

Stumped for a souvenir? When price is no object, head to these Caribbean destinations for luxury mementos that are guaranteed to please those with a taste for the finer things in life. These are the Best Luxury Shopping Destinations in […]

Cayman’s Rising Fashion Star

The Cayman Islands has a rising fashion star By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In a first for the Cayman Islands – and the Caribbean – a local fashion designer, Isy Obi, has been selected as a finalist for The […]

The Most Stylish Hotels in the Caribbean

There are grand hotels and there are beautiful hotels in the Caribbean, small and large, boutique and all-inclusive. But what makes a hotel stylish? It’s that extra attention to detail, that extra emphasis on design and creativity. It’s about seeing […]

Five Fun Things to Do in San Juan

Nowhere is Puerto Rico’s unique cultural complexity (a blend of African, Spanish and other European influences reflected in its history, food, arts and culture) more apparent than in its cosmopolitan capital of San Juan. And since there’s no passport required […]

Three Must-Visit Luxury Stays in the Dominican Republic

By Alexander Britell It’s the Caribbean’s most popular destination by volume — but the Dominican Republic has a wonderful collection of properties that emphasize quality over quantity. From classic beachfront resorts to hip boutiques, you can find precisely the luxury […]

The Top 20 Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a multitude of destinations. But the country is so large and diverse that you may think you know the DR when, actually, you don’t. Sure, you may know about the traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto […]

The 20 Best Hotels in Jamaica

The true value of an independent hotel is the sense of place. While Jamaica has one of the region’s best collections of everything-included resorts, a great way to explore and experience Jamaica is by staying at independent Jamaica hotels, which […]

A New Villa in Anguilla

There’s a new place to stay in Anguilla. The Blue Diamond Villa at Altamer Resort (above) has been completed. The 13,000-square-foot oceanfront villa was designed by Linda Warren of Linda Warren Associates. “The completion of the Blue Diamond is one […]

Jamaica Has a New Rising Star Chef

Chopped win propels Jamaican chef into spotlight By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Move over, Usain Bolt; there’s another Jamaican in the spotlight. This time it’s Kingston-born, New York city-based chef Andre Fowles, who competed on this week’s episode of the […]

St Croix Hotel Reopens After $2.5 Million Renovation, Plans Casino

New life in Christiansted By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor St. Croix’s historic Hotel Caravelle has just reopened after a $2.5 million renovation. The property has also announced plans to open a casino which it says is slated to open […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Hotel Is Now Open

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s yet another new hotel on Mexico’s Riviera Maya: The Beach House at Thompson Playa Del Carmen, which officially opened Tuesday in the bohemian seaside town. The 27-room villa-style property complements sister hotel Thompson Playa […]

This W Hotel Just Completed a Major Renovation

A big new look By Dana Niland CJ Contributor W Hotels Worldwide has announced that W Mexico City has completed a multi-phase transformative renovation, including the debut of new restaurant J BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS. The renovation was led by New […]

American Airlines Is Bringing Back Snacks

The return of snacks By Dana Niland CJ Contributor American Airlines is continuing to elevate the customer experience by adding complimentary snacks and more free movies, TV shows, and music in the Main Cabin. Throughout the next few months, travelers […]

A Major New Hotel Project Is Coming to Antigua’s Half Moon Bay

A landmark site is reborn By Alexander Britell A major new hotel project is coming to Antigua. Replay Resorts has announced the acquisition of 108 acres of oceanfront property on the site of the former Half Moon Resort. The property, […]

Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort Completes Latest Phase of Renovation

Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort is continuing its multimillion-dollar renovation with a transformation of the property’s Oleander Superior Suites. The latest phase of the redesign, which first launched in 2013, includes repainting the suites and adding new designer rugs, lamps, […]

Where These Celebrities Spent the Holidays in the Caribbean

Where celebrities spent the holidays By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Travel Editor If you spent the holidays in the Caribbean you were in good company; several celebrities swapped sunshine for snow and enjoyed some downtime in our favorite part of the world. […]

In Trinidad, Turning a Christmas Tree Into Art

A Caribbean Christmas Tree Made From Bamboo By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Oh, Christmas tree! We’re merry impressed with this inventive Caribbean riff on the traditional fir tree in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Trinidad in Port-Of-Spain. The […]

In Miami, a Major Exhibition of Afro-Caribbean Art

In time for Art Basel, a major exhibition is coming to Miami. Trinidadian visual artist and master fashion designer Stuart McClean recently opened an exhibition called “Feel Good Art” at the WDNA Jazz Gallery in Miami. The show includes more […]

In Grenada, the Caribbean’s Best New Luxury Resort