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Seven Ways to Visit Saint Lucia

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor There’s a reason Saint Lucia is one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean right now: a hard-to-match blend of romance, scenery, culinary sophistication and good, plain-old adventure. And the best way to experience the […]

VIDEO: Another Kind of Caribbean Vacation in Antigua

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton As you walk through the brick walls and the arches, as you watch the bobbing of the water and the gentle marine dance of bows and sterns, time becomes just a suggestion. There has […]

The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2019

There’s a peculiar joy to finding that hidden-away hotel, the one you haven’t heard of, the one without a brand but with a personality. There’s a feeling you get when you discover a hotel for yourself — one that soon develops […]

Expedia: Four Star Hotel Demand Surging in Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff Demand for four and five-star hotels is surging right now in the Caribbean, according to new data from Expedia Group. Demand for four and five-star-classified properties jumped in the first three quarters of 2018 compared […]

VIDEO: In St Kitts, The Art of the Beach Hotspot

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton There’s a way the sea gets silver, the contours of the dock and the chairs merge with the waves and the rum becomes one with the hour. Here on the southeast peninsula of St […]

Princess Cruises Launches New Caribbean Sailings

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Princess Cruises will continue to offer year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida in 2020, the company said this week. The April through July 2020 summer season will feature 15 cruise departures roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, visiting […]

Why Martinique is the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton WE’RE SOMEWHERE near Saint-Esprit, stopped on the side of the road at Willy Poul’, a poulet boucane-focused food truck. The chicken is superb, with a resplendent garlic curry sauce, and it makes me think […]

Hilton’s Newest Hotel Brand

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has debuted another new brand, looking to ramp up its presence in urban areas. It’s called Motto by Hilton, and the new “affordable lifestyle” brand will feature “micro-hotel” design in “prime global locations,” according […]

Saint Lucia Resort Married at First Sight

Saint Lucia Resort Stars in Lifetime’s Married at First Sight

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia’s St James’s Club Morgan Bay is the star in the new Lifetime reality series Married at First Sight: Honeymoon Island. The entire eight-episode series was filmed at the popular all-inclusive beachfront resort. “This […]

5 Mexico Hotels to Visit Right Now

While the Caribbean coast of Mexico is filled with everything-included hotels, finding the more authentic, European-plan hotels is not always an easy proposition. But if you look closely, you can find them. Indeed, tucked away in the sea of megaresorts […]

VIDEO: Curaçao’s Buzzing Beach Scene

Even on a hot day, Mambo Beach is effortlessly cool. It’s a weekday afternoon, and the lounge chairs are filled with sunseekers, travelers are finding some shade in the pool and there’s nary an empty palapa in sight. The story’s […]

Saint Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort Goes Independent

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Saint Lucia’s leading resorts has gone independent. The Marigot Bay Resort and Marina has announced that it is no longer associated with Capella Hotels and Resorts. The newly-independent property has recently joined Preferred […]

Riu Palace Punta Cana Reopens Following Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Riu Palace Punta Cana has officially reopened following a high-profile renovation project. The Dominican Republic all-inclusive has a host of new amenities, along with a new decor, in what the company is calling a […]

A New Caribbean Airlift Alliance

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a significant boost for advocates of an improved Caribbean aviation sector, a new group has been formed to spearhead efforts at regional change. It’s called the Caribbean Airlift Alliance, and it’s a group of […]

VIDEO: Why You Need to Visit Treasure Cay in The Bahamas

By Guy Britton and Alexander Britell It isn’t a resort. It isn’t a beach. It isn’t a residential community. Treasure Cay is an idea. It is an idea of the ultimate, authentic Caribbean vacation, a throwback to the Caribbean that’s […]

Saint Lucia’s Fond Doux Plantation, a Unique Caribbean Eco-Hotel

By Alexander Britell It’s the late evening and Saint Lucia is awake. This is the sound of the island at night, the shake of trees and the call of birds and the calming hum of the natural world. It’s not […]

The Top 10 All-Inclusive Beaches to Visit Right Now

Often, when you’re planning a trip to the Caribbean, the resort is high on your mind. Choosing the perfect place to stay is integral to an unforgettable Caribbean vacation. But there’s another way to think about your travel planning. What […]

5 Tiny Caribbean Islands to Check Out Right now

There’s nothing like the feeling of discovery, of coming to a destination far off the beaten path, of finding a place for adventurous travelers. In the Caribbean, that often means the more remote islands, the harder-to-reach spots. But even these […]

VIDEO: Why You Need to Visit Grenada Right Now

By Alexander Britell There’s a particular delight in the feeling of having found a destination before everyone else. In the Caribbean, it’s something that’s not that easy to do anymore. Or is it? Enter Grenada, the lush, gorgeous Eastern Caribbean […]

JetBlue’s Big New Cruise Partnership

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Air carrier JetBlue is making moves in the cruising world. JetBlue is partnering with CruisingStore to to help travelers customize their vacation experience and add flights and other offerings, all in one place. Through the […]

Anguilla’s Best Beach Bar Has Rebuilt and Reopened

By Alexander Britell It was the greatest beach bar in Anguilla. Until Hurricane Irma tore it down. But the beloved Garvey’s SunShine Shack did not let the storm win, and in just a few months, has totally rebuilt and reopened, […]

Rum Journal: The Rum Awards 2017

It began in 2012 with an idea: to lift up rum. The aim was to celebrate the glory of rum, to honor the greatest rums just as wines and spirits and so many other categories are honored. Rum Journal’s Rum […]

The Top 5 Cancun Hotels to Visit Right Now

Cancun has long been Mexico’s most famous (and infamous) tourism destination, but that also means there’s no shortage of great hotel and resort options. But finding the right Cancun hotels for you means sifting through a mix of large and […]

15 Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love With Curaçao

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is one of the more fascinating yet undiscovered islands in the region — from its captivating historic capital to its off-the-beaten-path beaches. To show you a bit more about why we love it here, we […]

The Best Caribbean Destinations for This Holiday Season

The holidays are fast approaching, meaning it’s time to start thinking about your next Caribbean vacation (that is, if you haven’t already planned a Caribbean trip in the meantime). For us, there’s nothing better than Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s […]

In Grenada, the Caribbean’s Best New Luxury Resort