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There’s a New Hotel in Martinique
By Alexander Britell It was the first full-fledged hotel to ever open in Martinique, a seaside Antillean inn during a time of rhum and biguine. And now the historic Diamant Les Bains, the beachfront hotel on the southern tip of […]
At The Bonairian, the Art of the Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel
By Alexander Britell It is not quite a boutique hotel, sleeker than a bed and breakfast. There’s a restaurant, though it is certainly no resort. There is a particular class of tiny hotels in the Caribbean, delightful little places with […]
St Maarten’s Divi Little Bay Completes Upgrades
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s Divi Little Bay Beach Resort has completed a series of upgrade projects. The new additions range from the new “pureocean” poolscape and bar to the completion of propertywide renovations in the wake of […]
Martinique Is Getting a New Boutique Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff A legendary French Caribbean hotel is getting new life in one of Martinique’s hottest beach towns. The Diamant Les Bains, which first opened in 1945 as the first tourist hotel in Martinique, is slated to […]
In St Martin, a Beloved Hotel Is Reborn
By Alexander Britell “To be able to spend several hours a day looking at this water, it starts to have an effect on you. You stop seeing it and you start to perceive it, to get a sense of its […]
Jamaica Has a Very Cool New Resort
By Alexander Britell There’s a new hotel in Montego Bay — and it’s rather unlike any of its neighbors. In the heart of the tourism capital’s “Hip Strip” the new S Hotel Jamaica has opened its doors, a trendy, design-forward retreat […]
Seven Ways to Visit Saint Lucia
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor There’s a reason Saint Lucia is one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean right now: a hard-to-match blend of romance, scenery, culinary sophistication and good, plain-old adventure. And the best way to experience the […]
The 25 Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit in 2019
It all begins with the beach. Sure, we love the food, the hotels and the culture in the Caribbean. But every journey starts with inspiration, and it always comes from that daydream of an afternoon spent on a beautiful shoreline, […]
St Barth’s Ultra-Luxe Le Sereno Is Back
By Alexander Britell A year after the storms, St Barth is heating up again — and kicking off December with one of its most anticipated reopenings. Le Sereno, the legendary ultra-luxury resort on Grand Cul de Sac officially reopened this […]
The 15 Best Jamaica Hotels to Visit Right Now
Does any island in the Caribbean have a more diverse hotel product than Jamaica? It’s a destination that has a simply staggering number of high-quality hotels, each with a strikingly unique identity and character — every one a destination in its […]
Rosewood Antigua Adds Piet Boon to Design Team
By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua has named renowned designer Piet Boon to lead the interior design and other concepts for the project. Regional player OBMI is handling the architecture for the project. Studio […]
Royal Caribbean Plans $115 Million Makeover for Navigator of the Seas
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is planning a $115 million makeover for its Navigator of the Seas cruise ship. The focus of the large-scale transformation will be on experiences, from a new poolscape, two new waterslides, the “first […]
Top St Thomas Hotel to Reopen in 2020
By Alexander Britell The Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort in St Thomas, which was badly damaged during last year’s hurricanes, will reopen. The 502-room property, the largest hotel in St Thomas, is likely to open in 2020, according […]
Turks and Caicos Is Getting Another New Luxury Hotel
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another top hotel project is coming to Turks and Caicos. It’s called Turks Cay, and the new beachfront luxury hotel will be set on the site of the former Third Turtle Inn in Providenciales, a […]
Another Top St Barth Resort Is Set to Reopen
By Alexander Britell It’s shaping up to be a rather exciting season in St Barth, as the island braces for a wave of major hotel reopenings — and returning travelers. The first fall relaunch is coming late next month, when […]
From Turks and Caicos to St Barth, the Caribbean’s Ultimate Villas
By Alexander Britell You’re in your villa, peering out past your infinity pool at the spectacular blue and green vistas of St Barth. You don’t want to leave. Not even for dinner. No problem — your chef is already here. […]
VIDEO: Discovering the New Dominica
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton DOMINICA – It’s the brightest hour of the late afternoon and everyone is in the water, looking out at stunning green mountains and blue sea. We’re all at the new infinity pool at the Fort […]
Caribbean Home: A $15 Million Listing in Turks and Caicos
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s hard to get much more exclusive than a beach villa in Turks and Caicos. And it’s hard to get any more exclusive in Turks and Caicos than the private island of Parrot Cay. That’s […]
The Top 10 All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts
It’s Mexico, but it’s also the Caribbean. The Mexican Caribbean is a whole different universe on the western side of the Caribbean Sea, with a different energy, culture and hospitality philosophy. And just as the eastern Caribbean is filled with […]
St Barth’s Le Sereno Is Planning a Big Return
By Alexander Britell The ultra-luxe Le Sereno St Barth is returning this November, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The property, which has been shuttered since last year’s Hurricane Irma, will debut a totally new look, from a reimagined restaurant to an […]
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 […]
VIDEO: The Stella Maris Resort on Long Island in The Bahamas
By Guy Britton Long Island is on the edge. The eastern side of this island in The Bahamas plunges to depths of 1,000 feet right offshore; there are striking cliffs that stand up to the sea. The ocean meets the […]
Six Antigua Resorts You Need to Visit Right Now
Spectacular beaches. Breathtaking scenery. Some of the most beautiful water you’ll ever see. And, oh yes, 365 beaches. There’s a reason the island of Antigua has catapulted to the forefront of the Caribbean travel industry, and the buzz just keeps […]
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 […]
Hilton Expands to Saint Lucia With New Harbor Club Hotel
By Alexander Britell Hilton’s rapid Caribbean expansion now includes the island of Saint Lucia. Hilton has announced the signing of the new Harbor Club hotel in Saint Lucia to its Curio Collection brand. The Harbor Club, which made its debut […]
St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort to Reopen
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of St Maarten’s most popular resorts is making a comeback. The Oyster Bay Beach Resort, which has been closed since Hurricane Irma, is targeting a late spring return. “We are on schedule to open […]
The Best Honeymoon Destinations in the Caribbean
It’s the icing on the cake of every wedding, a chance to get away from it all, a way to begin your new life together in style. But choosing the right honeymoon destination is very much an art. The best […]
Baoase: The Luxury Resort That’s Curaçao’s Best-Kept Secret
Maybe you know the world of Caribbean hotels. Maybe you’ve visited the legendary places in the Caribbean: the Eden Rocks, the Round Hills, the Ocean Clubs of the world. Well, you may not know about this one. Tucked away on […]
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