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One of the most highly anticipated culinary openings in the Caribbean this year is now open. Claudio’s Bahamas, the first international outpost of the iconic Claudio’s restaurant in Greenport, New York, has debuted at The Coral, bringing a century-old East Coast seafood institution to the heart of the Bahamas. The new restaurant blends the legacy […]

A two-decade connection between Amsterdam and Curaçao was celebrated in high style this week, as TUI marked the 20th anniversary of its first flight to the island — and honored the milestone by naming a Dreamliner after Curaçao itself. Flight OR365 departed Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport with a festive sendoff and touched down at Curaçao International […]

Round Hill Hotel and Villas, the storied luxury resort in greater Montego Bay, Jamaica, is back in the spotlight—this time as a featured location in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The issue, known for spotlighting the world’s most breathtaking destinations, includes a high-profile photo shoot at Round Hill, with models including Alix Earle, Roshumba, […]

The Casco Viejo. The Canal. Those skyscrapers. The shopping. It’s hard to think of an analog for Panama City. If you’ve been, you know there’s not really any place like it, at least in the Western Hemisphere (although some travelers like to compare it to places like Hong Kong).  It’s a fascinating blend of modern […]

Bookings for 2025 have “remained on track,” Royal Caribbean President and CEO Jason Liberty said in its recent earnings report, in a positive sign for the travel industry amid global uncertainty.  The company cited record bookings during the key Wave season and sustained strength in April demand — including a notable uptick in close-in reservations. […]

Hospitality management and development firm Hotel Equities has been growing its footprint in the Caribbean in the last year, with nine properties and nearly 1,000 hotel rooms now under development.  Now, the company is expanding its push with the appointment of Marilia Pergola as its new vice president of operations for the Caribbean and Latin […]

It’s been more than three decades since Joyce Destang and her husband began their hospitality career with a 45-room hotel on the highway in Saint Lucia.  Today, Destang’s Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio is one of the biggest success stories in Caribbean tourism, with a thriving (and expanding) collection of five hotel properties on the island, […]

The private peninsula in Antigua. One of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches. A five-star all-inclusive experience. Travelers (and CJ readers) have always loved the Galley Bay Resort and Spa in Antigua. Now, the resort has another major accolade: the British Airways Holidays’ Customer Excellence Award.  The award is given to the top 8 percent of […]

Just in time for the sun-soaked days of spring and summer, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is raising the bar for group getaways in The Bahamas. The Nassau resort has unveiled four new suites in its West Tower, crafted especially for families, friends, and group travelers looking to soak up the island vibes together. The new […]

It’s what every Caribbean hotel wants more of: direct business. That means when consumers forego larger online travel agent options like Expedia and go right to the hotel website. It means a deeper relationship between customer and hotel, and, more importantly, commission-free revenue for the property. But how do you do it? That’s the focus […]

It’s not just a market. Not just a collection of vendors and artists. Nassau’s legendary Straw Market is a living, breathing symbol of the creativity of The Bahamas.  And now the city’s cruise port is putting the Straw Market back into the spotlight with a new campaign called “Rooted in Tradition, Made in The  Bahamas,” […]

The white-sand beaches. The toes-in-the-sand bars. The fresh-caught fish and the merengue. Punta Cana is already the center of the most-visited destination in the whole Caribbean, and now the Dominican Republic’s crown jewel is getting another huge boost from American Airlines.  The airline has announced plans to kick off four new routes from US cities […]

Music superstar Pitbull is coming to The Bahamas for the latest in Atlantis Paradise Island’s Atlantis: Live concert series.  Atlantis: LIVE and Music Making Waves have hosted some of the world’s leading artists in recent years, from Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga to John Legend (who is performing in May).  It’s actually a return for […]

Turks and Caicos has named a new Minister of Tourism, following the British Overseas Territory’s recent elections.  Zhavargo Jolly has been tapped for the role, following the victory of the Progressive National Party.  “Leading the tourism sector is a responsibility I take very seriously,” said Jolly. “I look forward to working with the team at Experience Turks and Caicos […]

Weddings on the beach. Junkanoo rush-outs. Daniel Boulud-designed menus. There’s nothing quite like the weddings in Nassau & Paradise Island, and more and more brides are looking to the Bahamian hotspot for their big day. The Bahamian capital’s offerings continue to evolve every year, too, and the its collection of resorts has something for every […]

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth, the legendary island escape on Saint Barthélemy, has appointed Thibaut Asso as Resort Manager, marking his return to the iconic property.  In the role, Asso will oversee the resort’s daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while driving strategic initiatives to enhance service excellence and operational efficiency. “I am absolutely delighted […]

Some of the biggest names in music have graced the shores of Casuarina Beach on Paradise Island in recent years, from Bruno Mars to Lady Gaga to Pitfall to Taylor Swift.  Now, another music superstar is coming to Atlantis Paradise Island’s Music Making Waves series: John Legend, the EGOT and 13-time Grammy winner, whose May […]

The story of tourism in Turks and Caicos begins with Grace Bay Beach. It’s the beach that started it all in Providenciales, the one where the first resorts opened their doors, the white sand where travelers still make a beeline — and deservedly so — it’s a world-class stretch of sand.  But as Turks and […]

Atlantis Paradise Island has named a new general manager for its Reef Residences residential resort, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Paradise Island resort has named Richie Kavanagh to the role; he had been serving as assistant general manager for both The Cove and The Reef Residences for the last three years.  In the new position, […]

It’s one of the most popular wedding destinations in the Caribbean, and for good reason: Nassau and Paradise Island, the twin-island hotspot filled with terrific hotels, scenic “I do” spots and terrific airlift.  One of the best places for a wedding in Nassau? The luxe Rosewood Baha Mar, which just announced the appointment of a […]

It’s one of our favorite luxury resorts in the Caribbean: The Cove at Atlantis, the crown jewel of Atlantis Paradise Island.  And now the hotel has a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Cove has tapped Eric Segreti to the role, the property announced.  Secret has more than 15 years of hospitality experience, […]

It’s the most exciting hotel development of the year in St Maarten: the new Ultimate Adults Only Club at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort. And now the property has tapped new leadership to help with the new addition.  The Sonesta Ocean Point Resort and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort have named Eddy Loomans as their new […]

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s premier warm-weather destination but, in our opinion, as the most complex, diverse, vibrant destination on […]

There’s a new best rum in the world. Martinique’s Trois Rivieres was crowned World Champion at the recent seventh annual Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, with its Triple Millesime 2006 – 2014 – 2016 winning double gold in the region’s top rum competition. The Triple Millesime fought off seven other ultra-premium rums in a blind tasting by 10 […]

It’s the largest, most prominent destination hotel in the US Virgin Islands: the Frenchman’s Reef complex, which consists of two resorts: the Westin Beach Resort and the Buoy Haus Beach.  Now, the properties have new leadership, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The dual-resort complex has named a new managing director, Martin Smith; a new vice president […]

You’re at the Mandarin Oriental in the Grenadines. Or the Amanyara in Turks and Caicos. You’re enjoying an elegant dinner as you pause to think about the chair you’re sitting on and the table you’re eating on.  How did all of this stuff get here? What about the furniture in your room or the tiles […]