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In The Bahamas, Rediscovering Abaco by Boat

There’s no one on the beach at Matt Lowe’s Cay, just a row of dancing palm trees. The water is that unmistakable cerulean that you only find in the Sea of Abaco, a shade unique in The Bahamas, a destination […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Floating Hotel Is in Martinique

Le Carbet: that little corner of Martinique’s northwestern coast near Saint Pierre, a quaint fishing village that’s turned into one of the Caribbean’s coolest beach towns. And the place that largely kicked off Le Carbet’s renaissance was Guy Ferdinand’s Le […]

A Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel to Try in St Croix

Coconut. Calabash. Castaway. The names evoke the idylls of the Caribbean — a nap under a dancing palm; the soundtrack of the quiet froth of the sea. They just don’t make Caribbean hotels like this anymore. That’s because the […]

7 Small Resorts to Try in Jamaica

Music, art, people, history and of course immense natural beauty help define the magic of Jamaica, and the Caribbean island’s small boutique resorts allow visitors to connect with it all without having to make any concessions to comfort. Here are […]

Puerto Rico Launches “Adopt a Coqui” Program

It’s the most iconic sound of Puerto Rico: twilight song of the coqui frog. And now the island’s tourism agency has launched a new program that offers the chance to “adopt” the coqui — and support Puerto Rico’s wildlife in […]

This Belize Hotel Just Added a New “Beach House”

The Naia Resort and Spa in Belize has added a new signature beach house, Caribbean Journal has learned. The five-bedroom, three-story “Solvei” gets its name from the Danish word for the “path of the sun.” The property, which has 360-degree […]

How (And Why) to Retire in the Cayman Islands

By Alexander Britell When it comes to making lifestyle decisions, the pandemic has only strengthened the appeal of the Caribbean, as more people flock to the region for sanctuary, seclusion and stability amid an uncertain global situation. It has led to a number of […]

Shaggy Is Spreading Caribbean Christmas Cheer in Jamaica and Beyond

If you can’t be in the Caribbean this holiday season, the new Christmas album by reggae star Shaggy will fill your stocking with island cheer. The multi-Grammy Award winner and native of Kingston, Jamaica says the record was inspired by […]

This Playlist Will Take You to Martinique

Ahead of Martinique’s reopening to travelers from the United States, the Martinique Tourism Authority has unveiled a new Spotify playlist that showcases the sounds of the French Caribbean island. It’s called Martinique Caribbean Vibes, and the playlist features 80 songs […]

Caribbean Moment: A Perfect Beach in St Barth

There’s that sound. The light crash, the froth on the sand, the oceanic metronome. It’s the original sound of the Caribbean, the one that has us coming back again and again, just like the waves. And on a perfect afternoon […]

CHTA to Hold Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Spring 2021

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is planning to hold Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the regional showcase of global leadership, diversity and resilience, in Spring 2021. The move from January – when the event is traditionally held – to April or […]

For Anguilla’s Bankie Banx, Nothing Stops the Music

Beach bars come and go like the tides in the Caribbean, sometimes washed out by hurricanes, sometimes falling victim to hard times, sometimes simply because their time has passed. So it’s perhaps ironic that Bankie Banx’s Dune Preserve on Anguilla, […]

The Perfect British Virgin Islands Villa Vacation

The British Virgin Islands is reopening for tourism on Dec. 1, and in the age of social-distancing, a luxe villa vacation is the perfect way to experience the destination. And Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, which has a portfolio of 20 […]

Turks and Caicos Extends Stamp Duty Reduction

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor 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, or Log […]

Virgin Gorda’s Oil Nut Bay Is Reopening in December

The British Virgin Islands has announced a reopening date of Dec. 1, and that will coincide with the reopening of one of the destination’s top luxury destinations: Oil Nut Bay. The Virgin Gorda luxury resort and residential community will be […]

The British Virgin Islands Is Reopening for Tourism in December

The British Virgin Islands is officially reopening for international tourism in December, Caribbean Journal has learned. The beloved Caribbean archipelago will reopen to visitors on Dec. 1, according to British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie. “The Territory has two […]

Virgin Gorda’s Lion Heart Estate Lists for $39.5 Million

A spectacular villa in Virgin Gorda’s Oil Nut Bay community has listed for $39.5 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news […]

British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay Tops $20 Million in Sales Pandemic

A luxury real estate community in Virgin Gorda is proving to be one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean since the beginning of the pandemic. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority […]

A Leading US Virgin Islands Hotel Is For Sale

The leading boutique hotel in St Croix, US Virgin Islands is for sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Fred, the new boutique hotel that’s brought a major injection of energy into Frederiksted, St Croix, has been listed for sale […]

Royal Caribbean Cruises Rebrands

Royal Caribbean Cruises has a new name. The cruise giant has rebranded itself as the Royal Caribbean Group, the company said this week. “The name is simpler, fresher and more modern. It’s also more descriptive—Royal Caribbean Group sounds like a parent company […]

Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Leverick Bay Resort Name New Director of Operations

The owners of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands have named a new director of operations. Sharon Flax-Brutus, who had most recently served as Director of Tourism for the British Virgin […]

Hard Rock Reopens Resorts in Mexico, Punta Cana

Hard Rock International has reopened its resorts in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has relaunched its all-inclusive Hard Rock properties in Cancun, Los Cabos, the Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, along with the company’s resort in Punta Cana. […]

The Caribbean’s “Billionaires’ Playground” Is Making a Comeback

It’s tucked away at the far northeastern corner of the Caribbean, a protected harbor they sometimes call the Billionaires’ Playground. But what’s here is both priceless and accessible, a Mecca for all those who love the sea, all those drawn […]

This Year’s St John Celebration Is Going Virtual

The 66th annual St. John Celebration is going virtual, with plans for a “pop-up” virtual festival, running from June 27 to July 4. U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions […]

From Montego Bay to Ochi, Why to Visit a Sandals in Jamaica Right Now