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Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Targeting February 2015 Completion Date

Above: a rendering of Moon Palace Jamaica Grande By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts is planning a February 2015 opening for its new luxury all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. The Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, set at the former Sunset Jamaica […]

Aruba’s Newest Resort Opens Doors

Above: the new Riu Palace Antillas By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s newest resort opened its doors on Oct. 11. The new Riu Palace Antillas resort has debuted on Aruba’s Palm Beach. The adults-only, Aruba all-inclusive property has a total […]

The Best Small Hotels in Negril

Above: Rockhouse in Negril By Guy Britton NEGRIL — People often say Negril is two places; the cliffs and the beach. We say Negril is countless places and different experiences. Some of the best hotel experiences in the world are created […]

The Best Hotels in the United States Virgin Islands

IT’S ONE of the most beautiful corners of the Caribbean: the green-hilled United States Virgin Islands. This US territory of three main Caribbean islands (and a host of smaller islets and cays) is home to some beautiful hotel properties, too, […]

New Executive Chef at Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands

Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff Scrub Island Resort has named Chef Juan Morrison as the property’s new executive chef, it announced Tuesday. The property has also appointed Maheesha “M” Ratnayake as its new director of food and […]

10 Secret Caribbean Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Some Caribbean hotels get all the love, making headlines for their swanky suites, spectacular views and over-the-top amenities. But island insiders know that there are many equally amazing properties that don’t make it to […]

Punta Cana’s Paradisus Palma Real Planning $12 Million Renovation

Above: the Paradisus Palma Real in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff The Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic will be undertaking a $12 million renovation. The project, which is slated for completion in […]

Sandals Rebranding Jamaica Resort

Above: the soon-to-be Grand Pineapple Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals is rebranding one of its Jamaican resorts. The company announced Thursday that it would be rebranding its Sandals Carlyle Inn in Jamaica into the Grand Pineapple Montego […]

The Hotel Room Key of the Future

Above: could this be the standard hotel key of the future? (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO—While there are still some scattered hotels where one can still find a physical key with a keychain, the vast majority of […]

Rum Journal: The Bob Marley

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor “Lively up yourself” with this multicolor Marley-inspired signature shot from Sandals and Beaches resorts. It’s super-easy to make and the flaming finale is guaranteed to get the party started! Ingredients ½ ounce grenadine ½ […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Dock

Above: Bimini (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new cruise pier has been completed on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas, Resorts World Bimini announced Thursday. The pier represents the first phase of the company’s three-phase project […]

Dreams Sands Cancun Opens Doors

Above: the Dreams Sands Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts has opened its newest Caribbean hotel: the Dreams Sands Cancun. The property, which is AMResorts’ 23rd resort in Mexico, opens after an extensive renovation and adaptation of the former […]

The Caribbean’s 10 Best Places for Celebrity-Spotting

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As the tabloids say: Stars, they’re just like us! So it’s little surprise that they love escaping to the Caribbean just as much as we do. If you’re hoping to do some celeb-spotting on […]

This Is the New Villa at Turks and Caicos’ Amanyara Resort

Above: the new villa at the Amanyara resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos has added a brand-new villa, Amanresorts announced. The six-bedroom beachside property has a total of 14,450 square feet, twice the […]

Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan Resort Names New Sales Manager

Above: the Grand Lucayan on Grand Bahama By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grand Lucayan Bahamas has named Patricia Bradley its new national sales manager. Bradley, who will be based in Florida, will work to “develop effective strategies with a […]

Caribbean Style: Checking Out Tommy Bahama’s New Watch Collection

Above: the Kona Grand Prix Chronograph (photos by CJ) Not all wristwatches are made for the Caribbean. As is always true in the tropics, there’s a proper vibe, a proper style. And Tommy Bahama has you covered, with a new […]

Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Economic Powerhouse?

Above: St John’s Harbour in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Can Antigua be the Caribbean’s version of Singapore? That’s the stated goal of the new government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, whose Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won the […]

Blue Diamond Acquires St Lucia’s Smuggler’s Cove Resort

Above: the Smuggler’s Cove Resort and Spa in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Blue Diamond Resorts has acquired the Smuggler’s Cove Resort & Spa in St Lucia, the Canada-based company announced this week. The all-inclusive beachfront resort is […]

Op-Ed: Climate Change and Fighting Poverty in the Caribbean

By George Nicholson and Orissa Thomas Op-Ed Contributors TODAY, most people consider climate change to be a reality and not a myth. A result of this phenomenon, natural hazards have been identified as having crippling effects on many countries, particularly those […]

This Caribbean City Is Booming

Above: Cartagena’s historic centre (Caribbean Journal photo: KU) By Alexander Britell Santo Domingo. Havana. Kingston. Port-au-Prince. San Juan. These are the cities that are typically mentioned in conversations about the largest Caribbean cities. But there’s another city on the Caribbean […]

Melia to Open Hotel in Cartagena

Above: a rendering of a room at the Melia Cartagena de Indias By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia is the latest international brand looking toward Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The company announced Wednesday that it would be opening a […]

10 Caribbean Hotels You Can Fly To

IT’S PERHAPS the ultimate Caribbean arrival: gliding onto the water on a seaplane, stepping on the dock and walking right to your hotel room — or doing the same in a helicopter. Well, you can make just such an entrance at […]

Wyndham Names Chief Marketing Officer

Above: the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham Hotel Group has named Josh Lesnick as the company’s new chief marketing officer, the company announced Tuesday. Lesnick will be responsible […]

Seven Small Caribbean Islands You Should Visit This Summer

There are small Caribbean islands and there are small Caribbean islands. The latter are the places with that extra degree of tranquility (for a region that has some of the most tranquil places in the world as it is). They […]

15 Great Summer Vacations in the Caribbean For 2014

It’s one of the region’s best-kept secrets: the Caribbean is an even cooler place in the summer. It might be the summer breezes, or the emptied-out beaches or the great deals. But when you’re planning your summer vacation, look no […]

Sonesta Coming to Curaçao

Above: the Kura Hulanda Village Curaçao (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Sonesta is coming to Curaçao. The brand will be taking over at the Kura Hulanda hotel properties on the island, parent company GHL Hoteles announced on […]

Holiday Inn Aruba Resort Completes Renovation Project

Above: the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Holiday Inn Aruba Resort has completed a $20 million renovation project, the property announced this week. The nearly 600-room InterContinental Hotels Group property, which is located on the […]

The Caribbean’s Best Spas – 2014

With healing waters, inspiring nature and dreamy vistas, you might say that the Caribbean itself is one big spa. But when you’re looking for a that extra level of relaxation and therapy, the region has you covered, with some of […]

Curacao Travel Is Booming, With More Hotels, Added Flights and a New Energy