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Balenciaga. Saint Laurent. Cartier. Rolex.  It’s one of the premier shopping destinations in the whole Caribbean: the Crystal Court Shoppes at Nassau’s Atlantis Paradise Island, home to a pantheon of the world’s top designer boutiques.  And now there’s another one.  Christian Louboutin has officially debuted its new boutique, a nearly 1,000-square-foot space that is the […]

How HIHO Became an Iconic Caribbean Fashion Brand You see it all over the Caribbean: it’s one of the most recognizable shirts in the Caribbean: the HIHO shirt. In four decades, Tortola-based HIHO has evolved into arguably the most iconic fashion brand in the Caribbean, from its signature UPF shirts to its hats and shirts […]

Whether it’s Grace Bay Beach or Mudjin Harbour or the secluded sands of South Caicos, travelers are falling love with Turks and Caicos now more than ever.  It’s a story that largely began in the pandemic, when the destination’s unique blend of luxury and sophistication made it one of the most popular luxury hotspots the […]

It’s set in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. It’s one of the Caribbean Basin’s oases of regenerative tourism. And it’s the country’s top carbon-neutral hotel.  And now the popular Hotel Belmar has a new look.  The boutique, 26-room Costa Rican retreat has revealed the results of a recent renovation project, highlighted by an upgrade […]

The two newest resorts in St Thomas now have new operators, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Marriott’s Westin Beach Resort and Spa and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas have tapped Davidson Hospitality Group as their new operator.  The properties reopened last year following a large-scale renovation after shuttering in the […]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has shared the initial lineup of presenters for its upcoming State of the Industry Conference in Grand Cayman early next month.  This year’s SOTIC, which is being hosted at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa, is being held under the theme of “Caribbean Tourism: Fueling Our Lifeblood” […]

Grenada’s legendary all-inclusive resort, the Spice Island Beach Resort, is staying open all year round, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort typically closes in September ahead of the high season, but has announced plans to remain open throughout 2024, citing “strong bookings. “Summer occupancy is strong, and we have already closed several room categories for […]

Hurricane Beryl devastated the island of Union Island in the Grenadines when it passed across last month.  That led one Caribbean hotel to go above and beyond to help raise aid and awareness for the plight of Union.  The nearby Palm Island Resort and Spa, which is located just across the water from Union Island, […]

Turks and Caicos’ most-anticipated opening of 2024 is set for this fall: the debut of The Strand, Providenciales’ newest residential resort.  The boutique property has already tapped a new general manager and hospitality manager — a husband-and-wife team.  The Strand has named Frits Hannenberg its new general manager, with Jenny Hannenberg-Feig serving as hospitality manager.  […]

Tastings of the world’s rarest rums. Cocktail parties on the beach. Spectacular villas. Up-close meetings with the Caribbean’s premier rum-makers. Michelin-level gastronomy.  There’s nothing quite like the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the competition and festival that celebrates the very best in Caribbean rum.  This year’s Caribbean Rum Awards is back again on the Caribbean’s […]

The island of South Caicos is about to get a major boost with the debut of Marriott’s highly-anticipated new Luxury Collection resort, Salterra. And just in time for the property’s debut, it’s about to get a whole lot easier to get to the pristine island in Turks and Caicos.  Beginning Feb. 15, American Airlines will […]

For a destination that has helped lead the way for the Caribbean out of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that the US Virgin Islands is at the forefront with another innovation: a brand-new Caribbean tourism summit.  The new US Virgin Islands Tourism Summit is holding its inaugural edition next week in St Thomas, with a […]

A new eatery by Michelin-star Chef Michael White. A new-look casino. State-of-the-art guest rooms and the Caribbean’s first Shake Shack.  The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort has officially completed a $150 million resort-wide renovation, a significant project that included a top-to-bottom transformation of its flagship hotel, The Royal.  It was a massive upgrade of the […]

BWH Hotels has added a new hotel in Aruba, with the debut of the new Aruba Boutique and Art Hotel, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The newest boutique hotel in the Caribbean is part of the BW Signature Collection portfolio. The new hotel is set in the heart of the popular Palm Beach area of the […]

One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts has officially resumed full operations following Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean Journal has learned . The Spice Island Beach Resort is back open again, after Hurricane Beryl largely spared Grenada but devastated the nearby islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.  The locally-owned, luxury all-inclusive resort is set on Grenada’s Grand […]

One of the top resorts in Ambergris Caye, Belize has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Victoria House Resort and Spa has tapped industry veteran David Jenkins to the role, the property confirmed to CJ.  Jenkins will oversee all operations at the Belize resort, from guest experiences to staff management.  “We […]

Nobu Matsuhisa, Jose Andres, Michael White, Alon Shaya. Now another celebrity chef has debuted a restaurant at The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort.  The newest name? Chef JJ Johnson, who has debuted his FIELDTRIP, a fast-casual, “community-driven” rice bowl shop featuring Afro-Caribbean cuisine. The restaurant, which first opened in Harlem and now has three locations […]

White sand, overwater bungalows, a sparkling spa and a lively adults-only all-inclusive experience.  This is the newest Marriott all-inclusive in the Caribbean, and it’s the newest resort on the sought-after island of Antigua.  Marriott has officially added the new Royalton CHIC Antigua to the fast-growing All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, part of the brand’s Autograph […]

The beach parties, the mojitos, the all-day scene. San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Isla Verde neighborhood is one of the Caribbean’s buzziest beach towns — and one of its sexiest beaches. And now it’s about to get a major new hotel.  Next year, the former Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde will be relaunched as the new […]

Barbie is coming to The Bahamas. The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island is set to unveil a new “Barbie” experience in partnership with toy company Mattel.  Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the “Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True” will kick off, the first of its kind in the wider Caribbean.  The program will include […]

American Airlines is adding an extra weekly flight to Anguilla this upcoming winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Dec. 21, American Airlines will be operating a third daily flight on Saturday out of Miami.  The third Saturday flight will be running through at least March 2025.  “Anguilla is undoubtedly among the most desirable destinations in […]

From Sheer Rocks to Le Bistro, Nobu Barbuda to Roquita, the dining scene in Antigua and Barbuda has never been buzzier.  Now, the destination’s popular culinary event is back again, with more than 65 restaurants participating for this year’s Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week.  It’s yet another boost for a destination that has one of […]

The stars continue align over Puerto Rico’s hotel space. Andrew Dickey, the Miami-based managing director of JLL’s hotels and hospitality group, says “the operating fundamentals are strong, the debt markets are supportive, and the foreign capital is coming in. You really can’t compare it to another market.” According to Dickey, his group has been behind […]

Nassau’s Rosewood Baha Mar resort has appointed a new chef to lead its expansive culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned. New executive chef Fabio Pineda will service all five Rosewood Baha Mar dining outlets: Café Boulud The Bahamas, in partnership with Daniel Boulud, along with Dinex Group, Costa, Manor Bar, Tingum on the Sand and […]

As hotel occupancy and rates continue to climb in Curacao, the island now has new leadership for its hotel association, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Anuschka Cova has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Curacao Hotel and Tourism Association.  Cova comes to the organization with 26 years of experience, having served most […]

Locally-focused restaurants, sleek lobbies, thoughtful service and a reinvention of how hotels do happy hour. Kimpton has always been a unique hotel brand; but it wasn’t until 2016 that the company actually came to the Caribbean, with the outstanding Kimpton Seafire in Grand Cayman. It was another six years later that the company opened its […]