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Marriott Adding 6,000 New Rooms in the Caribbean
By Alexander Britell As major brands like Hilton continue to expand their presence in the Caribbean, the world’s largest hotel company is ramping up its own plans in the region. Marriott plans to add more than 6,000 new hotel rooms […]
Turks and Caicos Is Getting a New Kind of Boutique Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff A new design-focused hotel is coming to Turks and Caicos: The Bight. The new property is the brainchild of the EA Group, which is developing the 66-unit boutique hotel on the north shore of Providenciales. […]
10 Under-the-Radar Beach Hotels in the Caribbean
You didn’t want to spend 20 minutes walking from your room to get to the beach. That’s not why you’re here. You made the long journey so you could spend your vacation lazing on the sand, rum punch (or just […]
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 […]
The Bahamas Is Getting New Margaritaville Residences
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jimmy Buffett’s first-ever residential resort in The Bahamas is making progress toward a highly-anticipated debut. One Particular Harbour at The Pointe is set at the $250 million Margaritaville at The Pointe development in the heart […]
The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019
Forget everything you know about the Caribbean. Because the Caribbean is more diverse, more adventurous and more energetic than ever before — and it’s time to start discovering the region’s wonders in an entirely new way. That means taking new […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean
The Caribbean culinary scene has never been stronger. And much has changed since we first launched the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean back in 2013. Now, six years later, the world has begun to notice the gastronomic power of […]
CHTA President: It’s Time for Investment in Caribbean People
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s time for the region to make a greater investment in Caribbean people, according to Patricia Affonso-Dass, the new president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Affonso-Dass, who will address this week’s 9th Tourism […]
Discovering the Hope Town Harbour Lodge in The Bahamas
By Guy Britton ABACO — Elbow Cay is one of those islands on the edge, another level of away. But the journey is worth it. You have to leave a small island to get to this even smaller island, a […]
How to Live at the Four Seasons in Belize
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It just may be the hottest new real estate project in the Caribbean. The newest Four Seasons project in the Caribbean is already well underway, and the new Four Seasons Cay Chapel in Belize is […]
Jimmy Buffett Is Opening a New Margaritaville in Costa Rica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville hotel brand is adding another new property in the Caribbean Basin. The new Margaritaville Beach Resort is set to debut in Costa Rica with a soft opening on Nov. 1, the company […]
A New $100 Million Bahamas Luxury Real Estate Project
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A significant new real estate project is coming to one of the region’s hottest developments. Nassau’s Palm Cay has unveiled its latest project, a $100 million luxury condominium and penthouse marina real estate complex. Named […]
The Top 20 Islands to Live on in the Caribbean
We all dream of living in the Caribbean. We all think about waking up to the ocean, being in touch with the natural environment, of connecting with the region’s vibrant culture. Everybody dreams of doing it — but some actually […]
A Must-Visit Beach Bar in The Bahamas
By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor Musically, the owner of Exuma Point Beach Bar and Grill has a legendary first name to live up to. When asked if he is the singer in the family, Elvis Rolle shakes his head and […]
From Dominica to Turks and Caicos, 5 Secret Luxury Hotels
They’re luxury hotels — off the radar. Some are closely-guarded secrets, others are just plain undiscovered. All of them offer a unique brand of Caribbean luxury that is the pinnacle of the hospitality experience, from more traditional retreats to the […]
What the New Alaia Belize Will Look Like
By the Caribbean Journal staff The newest addition to Belize’s fast-growing hotel pipeline is on track for 2020, and now we’ve gotten the exclusive first look at the new Alaia Belize. The property, which will be part of Marriott’s Autograph […]
Bahia Principe’s Punta Cana Transformation
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Bahia Principe is planning a major transformation project for one of its resorts in Punta Cana. The company has closed the Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar Blue for a large-scale renovation project; it will reopen in […]
The 10 Best Overwater Bungalow Resorts to Visit
It’s one of the great fantasy vacations for every traveler — staying in an overwater bungalow. There’s just something about being surrounded by sea, by waking up and hearing nothing but the waves, seeing nothing but sparkling blue. And while […]
Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Marine Programs
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island megaresort on Paradise Island is expanding its marine programs to coincide with World Oceans Day. The new aquatic adventures include a five-day marine adventure summer camp; a twilight snorkel program that […]
The Top 25 Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean
Great luxury is its own form of travel. It’s a journey away from the ordinary, from the adequate. It’s a journey to the indulgent, to the beautiful, to the extraordinary. The best luxury resorts take you on that journey, working […]
Four Seasons Is Expanding to Belize
By Alexander Britell Four Seasons is opening another new property in the Caribbean as the company embarks on what appears to be a concerted expansion push in the region. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to develop Caye […]
The Manapany Reopens in St Barth
The totally transformed Hotel Manapany has officially reopened in St Barth. The B Signature Hotels property held its reopening on Tuesday morning, a boost for St Barth’s quickly recovering tourism sector and a return for one of the island’s venerable […]
Belize Is Expanding Its Marine Protected Areas in a Big Way
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The government of Belize will expand its network of no-take zones, a type of marine protected area, from three percent to over 10 percent by the end of 2018. The expanded areas are managed in […]
The Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the Caribbean
Some scuba diving destinations are legendary. Others are known for one thing or another: spectacular reefs, wrecks, whales, sharks, walls or cenotes. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have it all. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have the perfect […]
Marriott Expanding to Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott is adding Belize to its Caribbean portfolio. Marriott’s Autograph Collection is partnering with developer Andrew Ashcroft on a new property in Belize: Alaia. The boutique hotel, which will be set in the southern part […]
St Barth’s Manapany Eco-Boutique Opening in March
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s new Manapany Hotel by B Signature Hotels and Resorts is opening in March, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 43-room eco-boutique in Anse des Cayes is welcoming guests beginning March 13. It had originally […]
The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018
The Caribbean is back and better than ever. That means it’s time to rediscover the region, returning to your favorite spots and exploring uncharted destinations. We’ve hand crafted an enticing mix of famous and off-the-radar destinations, giving you our favorite […]
Carnival Victory’s Big Changes
By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Victory ship is undergoing an extensive 17-day dry-dock that will add a host of new food and beverage options, the company announced this week. The multimillion-dollar dry dock in Freeport, The […]
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