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The 2021 Caribbean Journal Holiday Gift Guide

No matter what holiday you celebrate, there’s no better gift than the gift of the Caribbean. And we have you covered with the latest edition of the Caribbean Journal Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve curated our favorites for the 2021 season, […]

The Next Great Caribbean Waterfront Downtown Is in St Thomas

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton ST THOMAS — It’s always been one of the most stunning drives in the Caribbean: the waterfront route around the centuries-old downtown of Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. One one side, there’s […]

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, […]

Marriott Just Opened Its Newest AC Hotel in Punta Cana

Marriott’s fast-expanding AC Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the popular Dominican Republic tourism destination of Punta Cana. The new AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana has a total of 129 rooms, set in the San Juan Shopping […]

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This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Reopening Soon

One of the most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic’s La Romana is set to reopen, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace is set to welcome back guests on Oct. 1, 2021. It’s reopening following a […]

The Bahamas’ Luxury Real Estate Market Is “On Fire”

Barbados Golf Resort Lists for $5 Million

By Andrea Perez, 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, […]

Seabourn Returns to Antigua

Boutique cruise firm Seabourn has returned to Antigua, part of the island’s cruise relaunch. Seabourn Odyssey visited St John’s on July 20, the second cruise ship to call on the island since cruising restarted earlier this month. The 11-deck cruise […]

Saint Lucia Set for More Cruise Calls

Saint Lucia’s relaunched cruise sector is set for a host of new calls this summer. This week, that included calls by Celebrity Summit and Windstar Breeze, both of which berthed at Port Castries. Saint Lucia officially reopened its borders to […]

Saint Lucia Set for First Cruise Ship Call Since Pandemic Began

Saint Lucia is set for the return of cruise tourism to the island this week. Celebrity Millennium will call on Port Castries on June 29, marking the beginning of the gradual reintroduction of cruise tourism to Saint Lucia. Celerity Millennium […]

Only Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Visit St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis has announced a new set of protocols for international travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The biggest change will be that only fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry to St Kitts and Nevis beginning May 29. […]

A New Way to Enjoy St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District

St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District is getting major new energy. Beginning May 28, Charlotte Amalie’s charming downtown will be open for shopping and dining until 8 PM every Friday night. In addition, the Main Street thoroughfare will become a pedestrian […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Restaurant Is In Antigua

It’s lunchtime on the turquoise west coast of Antigua; the music is hopping, the water is sparkling and the rosé is flowing, with plates of tapas passing around the place. If you squinted, you might think it was 2019, except […]

St Kitts and Nevis Shortens “Vacation in Place” for Vaccinated Travelers

Another Caribbean destination has begun easing its travel requirements for vaccinated visitors. Effective May 1, fully vaccinated air travelers to St Kitts and Nevis will have their “vacation in place” period reduced from 14 days to nine days. Fully vaccinated […]

The Bahamas’ People-to-People Program Goes Virtual

For almost half a century, it’s been one of the Caribbean’s greatest travel experiences: The People to People program in The Bahamas. Whether it was shopping at the outdoor market, attending a local school or joining Bahamians in their homes […]

Nigel Spence: A Recipe for Roasted Cho Cho

With Spring in the air, we tend to lighten up on the heavy winter meals to shed those pounds in anticipation of the great unveiling of the summer fashion and the body that fits in them. I start leaning heavily […]

Carnival’s P&O Cruises to Homeport New Ship in Antigua

Continuing a growing trend of major cruise lines home-porting in the Caribbean, Carnival’s P&O Cruises brand has finalized negotiations to homeport a new mega-ship in Antigua. The Arvia ship, which is currently under construction, will join the fleet in December […]

Hotels in Jamaica Where You Can Stay for Less than $200 Per Night

Negril may seem like just another Jamaican destination for big resorts and all-inclusive hotels, on par with Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. But travelers with longer memories may recall that Negril got its start as a mecca for backpackers and […]

From Turks and Caicos to St Maarten, 10 Islands to Visit This Spring

You’re bobbing in the ocean, rum in hand, not another soul around, the only sound the soft crash of the waves. In other words, it’s exactly where you want to be in a time like this. With lower case counts […]

How to Live in the Caribbean for a Year

For travel writers like me, popping open a laptop to work on a Caribbean beach is a familiar occupational hazard. But amid the pandemic, having to work while you’re in paradise seems like a small price to pay to escape […]

Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment

US Virgin Islands Boutique Hotel on the Market for $1.9 Million

By Bob Curley, 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, […]

Why Families Are Moving to the Cayman Islands

Above photo by Lisa Reid Photography. The Caribbean is often the place that retirees look to move, in pursuit of a slower pace of life and to escape long winters. For others, moving to a tropical island is a reward […]

The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected […]

New Ferry Between St Thomas, St Croix

Popular Virgin Islands-based ferry operator Native Son has launched a new ferry service between St Thomas and St Croix. The high-speed service will be operating two days per week, according to the company. The trip takes around two hours, according […]

AMResorts: How Capacity Limits Are Impacting Caribbean, Mexico Hotels

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The Bahamas’ Abaco Beach Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever

Jimmy Buffett’s old boat is in town. It’s a crisp December afternoon in Abaco, and “Fore Aces” is in Boat Harbour, a 124-foot-long message that one of the most important marinas in The Bahamas is very much back. It’s not […]

The Bahamas’ Atlantis Resort Just Reopened

The Atlantis Paradise Island megaresort in The Bahamas has completed its comeback, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Paradise Island institution officially reopened its doors to visitors this week after having been closed amid the pandemic. “We are elated to announce […]

New Flights Will Connect Palm Beach With Eleuthera and Abaco in The Bahamas