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Running in Paradise
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ANTIGUA — It’s as round, golden and shiny as the island sun I’ve left behind. Six inches in diameter it’s almost as big as my head, attracting stares and comments throughout my journey home […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean Has a New Speakeasy (And It’s All-Inclusive)
Above: The Rabbit Hole (All photos by CJ) OCHO RIOS — “I’m sober.” It’s true at precisely that moment. Somewhat true. But the statement has no value for its veracity. It’s the password. Two gentlemen in fedoras and sunglasses wave […]
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya
Mexico’s Riviera Maya borders the Caribbean and stretches 86 miles south of Cancun, comprising the towns of Puerto Morelos, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, as well as the island of Cozumel, six miles offshore. It’s the perfect sun-drenched place to […]
Rum Journal: In Trinidad and Tobago, the Art of the Rum Shop
By Jamie Gangoo Rum Journal Contributor Rum shops have offered a lot — a haven for the broken-hearted, a podium for aspiring leaders, and a round table for discussions on current affairs and bacchanals (i.e. gossip). They are the place […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Floating Bar
Above: D-Boat in Antigua (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — This bar is new and it isn’t going anywhere. But it could sail away if it wanted to. Its called D Boat, a new floating bar in […]
The Five Best Small Hotels in San Juan
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for an intimate escape in San Juan? A hotel where the staff greets you by name, knows exactly how you like your coffee, and makes you feel like a friend instead of just […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2014
In many ways, travel defines the Caribbean. It inspires, it creates, it entertains, it employs. It moves people and it moves souls. And travel and tourism are the Caribbean’s largest economic driver. To celebrate the world of Caribbean travel, we […]
The New Caribbean in Condado
Above: The Condado neighbourhood of Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — I didn’t plan on being here, with the Buddha and the duck croquetas. I’m having dinner joined by a small Buddha statue, eating duck croquettes […]
A Sunset Board Meeting in Curacao
Above: the Board Room beach bar at the Curacao Marriott By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor CURACAO — “I make my drinks the way I like to drink them – strong,” says Cerita, the gregarious Jamaican bartender at Curacao Marriott […]
A Great Little Café in St John
Above: Café Livin in St John (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell CRUZ BAY — For a moment, you’d think you were somewhere in the French Caribbean — or Europe. A quiet side street, a small group of tables, a lone cup […]
The Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
Going all-inclusive shouldn’t leave you out of pocket. We’ve found a week’s-worth of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts where all-you-can-everything comes at a price tag almost anyone can afford. (Note: rates are per person, double occupancy, unless otherwise noted). Our team of on-the-ground […]
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 […]
10 Secret Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts
Above: Round Hill, Jamaica THERE ARE terrific all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean. But there are also some wonderful EP properties that also offer all-inclusive options, meaning that you can have the best of both worlds. Here are 10 “secret” all-inclusives […]
Rum Journal: A Reef Rum Punch From St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We can’t guarantee that – to borrow a phrase from Madonna – you’ll feel “like a virgin” after this cocktail. But you will feel in a Virgin Islands state of mind after a few […]
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 […]
Six Fun New Year’s Eve Parties in the Caribbean This Year
New Year’s Eve is approaching, and the Caribbean is a perfect place to celebrate the beginning of 2014. No matter where you’re flying from, it’s a great holiday for a short excursion to the West Indies, whether you want to […]
Six Great Places to Eat in Tortola
The largest British Virgin Island, Tortola, is known for many things: beautiful beaches, spectacular yachts and the greenest of mountains. What you may not know is that the cuisine is very, very good as well. One of the Caribbean’s centres […]
Rum Journal: A Spice Cocktail in Grenada
THE MOMENT you step outside of the airport in Grenada, you’re welcomed by the sweet smell of spice. Grenada is one of the world’s top exporters of mace and nutmeg, and their wonderful aroma pervades much of the island. The […]
Cap Cana’s Bohemian Corner
Above: Juanillo Beach (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Punta Cana region is the Dominican Republic’s tourism engine — an amalgam of all-inclusive resorts and exclusive accommodations. Toward the south on the Dominican Republic’s coast […]
Rum Journal: The Rum Awards 2012
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR— award season. When we look back on 2012, it was a strong year for rum across the Caribbean, from Barbados to Martinique, the Dominican Republic to Guyana, and everywhere in between. Rum Journal traveled across […]
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