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VIDEO: The Best Antigua All-Inclusive Resort
Antigua is a different kind of all-inclusive destination: its resorts are less crowded, but more luxurious and more intimate. They’re discerning resorts for discerning travelers. So choosing the best one isn’t easy, whether you’re looking for an ultra-boutique like Hermitage […]
The Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Destinations
The Caribbean is an All-Inclusive resort hot spot but that doesn’t mean that you’ll find them in every destination. Touch down in places like Anguilla or San Juan, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hotel that bundles your room, food, drinks […]
Discovering Vidanta Riviera Maya
A gem on the Caribbean coast of Mexico By Angela Rodriguez CJ Contributor It was late when I finally arrived at Vidanta Riviera Maya’s vast lobby to check in and the first thing that struck me was a disorienting feeling […]
Why Bimini is the Caribbean’s Beach Concert Capital Right Now
Resorts World Bimini, the 740-acre beachfront resort that recently saw the debut of a new Hilton hotel, has announced a star-studded lineup of exclusive summer events featuring Nate Ruess, Nick Cannon and Kesha. It’s part of a wider push that’s […]
10 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now
There’s often something special about a well-executed small hotel. It’s more intimate, it’s more personal, it’s more soulful. And the Caribbean is full of precisely such places, from hillside retreats to beachfront boutiques. These are places with personality, where quality […]
This Is the Best Playa del Carmen Hotel
For someone who loves the Caribbean, hotels and shopping as much as I do, staying at Mexico’s Thompson Playa Del Carmen feels like winning the lottery. It’s nothing less than a fantasy fulfilled, a mash-up of all my passions delivered […]
The 6 Best Aruba All Inclusive Resorts
Places like this are the perfect way to experience the Dutch Caribbean’s island of Aruba’s beach-filled environment in an easy, comfortable way. Aruba claims the most sunny days of any other Caribbean island and is fortuitously located beyond the hurricane belt, […]
Sandals Is Launching a Concert Series
Sandals Resorts is launching a major new initiative: a concert series. It’s part of the LIV+ program, a new series of exclusive events centered around six areas of interest: music, culture, sports, culinary, voluntourism and social interest. The programs will […]
How to Join Jose Andres and Anthony Bourdain in the Caribbean
For the second time, world-renowned Chef Jose Andres is partnering with Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico on a culinary festival. The second annual Dorado Beach Culinary Getaway will take place Nov. 3-6, offering an intimate weekend with […]
This Bonaire Hotel Has a New Chef
By the Caribbean Journal staff Bonaire’s Harbour Village Beach Club has named a new chef de cuisine. The beachfront resort has appointed Sebastiaan Vink to the role, in which he will manage all culinary operations for the property and its […]
You Should Visit Antigua in May. Here’s How.
Our new Destination of the Month feature offers a more in-depth exploration of the Caribbean’s top destinations, with a look at where to stay, play and eat — and how to get there. This month, our destination of the month is […]
The 7 Best Places to Stay in Cancun
Finding the right Cancun hotels is all about knowing what you’re looking for. If you’re trying to find a great everything-included resort in Cancun, you’ll have plenty to choose from; it seems that moniker applies to almost all the resorts on […]
A Must-Try Culinary Experience in the Dominican Republic
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It began with a mango-passionfruit martini. Frozen with liquid nitrogen, its fragrant vapor wafted from the rim of the glass toward the faces of my dining companions at C/X Culinary Experience, a specialty restaurant […]
5 Exotic Islands to Visit Right Now
“Exotic” means a lot of things to a lot of people. But it always means something different, something unusual. Exotic islands are not like the islands you’re used to. They’re places where you find something unique, something beautiful, something mysterious. In the […]
The 20 Best Hotels in Jamaica
The true value of an independent hotel is the sense of place. While Jamaica has one of the region’s best collections of everything-included resorts, a great way to explore and experience Jamaica is by staying at independent Jamaica hotels, which […]
The Best Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean
They aren’t easy to find — EP hotels in the Caribbean that are exclusively for adults. Sure, there are many hotels that don’t exactly encourage you to bring your children. But it’s hard to find an EP hotel in the Caribbean […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in St Lucia
Got your sights set on St Lucia? We don’t blame you. It’s been said that St Lucia is the “Helen of the West Indies,” and it’s hard to argue: St Lucia’s lush landscape, from its famous Pitons to its lush […]
6 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Without a Passport
Maybe you don’t have a passport, or maybe you don’t want the hassle of a laborious immigration experience. Maybe you want to arrive at your Caribbean destination, get your bag and immediately head to the beach. Well, if you’re a […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Jamaica’s “Second City,” is not only the gateway to the island for millions of visitors, it’s also a hub for the island’s numerous all-inclusive resorts. In many ways, this is one of the Caribbean capitals of all-inclusive […]
Seven Reasons Why You’ll Love a Windstar Cruise
A different kind of cruise By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are so many cruise lines that sail to the Caribbean that it’s hard to know which one to choose, let alone which ship and which itinerary to select. […]
Four Fun Things to Do in St Kitts
New and old ways to see the island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Wanna know what to do in St. Kitts? Who better to ask than the CEO of the island’s tourism authority, Racquel Brown? Brown, a Jamaican, has […]
New Condo-Hotel Project Launches in Antigua
Another new hotel project is coming to Antigua. The Pleasure Cove Resort and Spa on Runaway Bay is a locally-owned condominium-hotel that has now officially launched. The hotel is part of the country’s citizenship by investment programme. “We are on […]
Fighting Climate Change in Cayman
A new framework By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Earlier this month, 195 countries at COP21 came together to form the Paris Agreement, a treaty to combat climate change and target actions and investment towards a low carbon, resilient, and sustainable […]
The Best Airport Hotels in the Caribbean
In the Caribbean, an airport hotel means something very, very different than what you’re used to. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Maybe you’re traveling with little ones; jetting off on a quick getaway; or you’ve already flown across the […]
San Juan’s Secret Speakeasy
A hip hangout in the capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — There’s no sign. And you wouldn’t even notice it if you walked by during the day. But after dark, all roads lead to La Factoria, […]
Insider Travel Tips From This Top Puerto Rico Concierge
Your newest San Juan tips By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor His official title is Lead Concierge. But to me Nestor Colón is Mr Roarke. That’s because I can’t think of a better way to communicate the savvy, smarts and […]
What’s Next for AMResorts in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell If you’ve been following the Caribbean hotel pipeline, you’ve probably seen one company’s name pop up quite a bit this year: AMResorts. Indeed, the company has been steadily expanding its reach in the Caribbean hotel sector, with […]
Dominica “Open For Business”
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica is “open for business” and ready to welcome visitors to its shores, according to the country’s Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Robert Tonge. This announcement came at a recent press briefing in which […]
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