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7 Places to Visit in the Caribbean in August
We love the Caribbean all year round, but especially in summer. There’s something about those cool evening breezes, the afternoon ti’ punch on a hot afternoon, the joy of the uncrowded. Forget the Hamptons or Nantucket. The Caribbean is still […]
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 […]
Rum Journal: The Best American Rums 2018
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first started the Best American Rums. Now in its sixth edition, this July 4 tradition celebrates the best of American rummaking, something that has certainly come a very long way […]
The Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit Right Now
All-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean have changed to such a degree that many of them now defy categorization. While the term “all-inclusive” used to have an overarching, unified definition, there is now a dramatically diverse range of offerings in the […]
St Barth’s Chez Yvon: Honest, Wonderful French Caribbean Cooking
By Alexander Britell The “snack” is a peculiarly French Caribbean concept; somewhere halfway between a bar and a cafe, casual and care free, open when it’s open but not all the time. You’ll find these little eateries dotted all over […]
10 Secret Caribbean Beach Hotels to Visit Right Now
It’s one of the loveliest discoveries you can make in the Caribbean: the off-the-radar beach hotel, tucked away on its own little stretch of sand, charming and private, unpretentious and uncrowded. While the region teems with terrific beach hotels, some […]
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Will Include a Big Caribbean Offering
By Alexander Britell The highly-anticipated Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the hotel brand’s first foray into luxury small-ship cruising, has launched reservations. The collection aims to “transform the luxury cruising industry” with a series of 190-meter-long ships accommodating up to 298 passengers […]
AMResorts Is Expanding Again With a New Brand: Reflect
By the Caribbean Journal staff The fastest-growing resort company in the Caribbean is expanding again, this time with a new brand. Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has signed an agreement with the Mexico-based Grupo Hotelero Sante Fe on a strategic […]
A Major Global Foiling Event Is Coming to Martinique
By Alexander Britell Foiling is heading to the Olympics (including in Paris in 2024), and now a significant new foiling regatta is coming to the heart of the French Caribbean. It’s called the Martinique Flying Regatta, and it will be […]
Margaritaville Is Launching a Boutique Hotel Brand: Compass
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is launching a new hotel brand. The company, which has been rapidly expanding in the Caribbean, has announced plans to debut the new COMPASS by Margaritaville Hotels and Resorts, an “upscale boutique” […]
Mango Madness in Saint Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Love mangos? It’s time to head to Saint Lucia — right now. Mango Madness is returning to the island’s Anse Chastanet hotel from June 13-17. The popular event celebrates the tropical fruit and treats guests to […]
Hip New Montego Bay Resort Set for Fall Opening
By Alexander Britell Kingston’s Spanish Court is expanding to Montego Bay, and the long-awaited hotel is now planning a fall debut. The property, which had initially been known as the Spanish Court, will now be launched as the S Hotel […]
6 Luxury Hotels to Visit Right Now
Looking for the next great luxury hotspot in the Caribbean? The good news is that the Caribbean’s luxury hotels just keep getting better, from hillside boutiques to eco-chic getaways to beachfront standards. And the region’s luxury footprint keeps expanding, meaning […]
St Barth’s Le Barthelemy to Reopen in November
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s tourism comeback is continuing with another resort slated to make its return to the island. The island’s Le Barthelemy is slated to make its return in November, according a statement from the St […]
Discovering Schooner Bay in Abaco
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton This is another side of Abaco, unexplored, undiscovered, beyond the brush, beyond the mangroves. It’s a journey here from Marsh Harbour, a world away from the cays, a corner of the island few ever […]
The Baha Mar’s New Food Hall
By the Caribbean Journal staff The global food hall trend has come to The Bahamas. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has unveiled the new Regatta Food Hall at Nassau’s major resort, featuring a diverse range of both local Bahamian and […]
A Very Cool New Beach Resort in Bonaire
By the Caribbean Journal staff While Bonaire has long been one of the Caribbean’s most lovable destinations, its hotel product has always erred on the side of, well, the traditional. But that just changed. Enter the new Delfins Beach Resort […]
VIDEO: Ladera: The Ultimate Caribbean Luxury Hotel
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton There are lots of great luxury hotels in the Caribbean. But a truly Caribbean luxury hotel is a different matter entirely. It isn’t easy to define Caribbean luxury — but you know it when […]
Rum Journal: River Antoine, Grenada’s Mecca of Rum
By Alexander Britell There is no crowd here, just a few curious travelers, less than a handful of staff. The buildings wear the fraying wardrobe of time. But in the empty silence of an off day at River Antoine, the […]
The Top 10 All-Inclusive Beaches to Visit Right Now
Often, when you’re planning a trip to the Caribbean, the resort is high on your mind. Choosing the perfect place to stay is integral to an unforgettable Caribbean vacation. But there’s another way to think about your travel planning. What […]
Where to Drink Chocolate Beer in St Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s one of the Caribbean’s hotspots for chocolate – and now Saint Lucia’s famous industry is making its way into your glass. St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort and Antillia Brewing Company are debuting a dark […]
The Bahamas Has Its First-Ever Winery: Bahama Barrels
By Alexander Britell With more than 250,000 bottles of wine, Nassau’s Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant is home to the third largest wine collection on earth. But one of the hemisphere’s great wine destinations just got even better. Just steps across […]
The 10 Best Golf Resorts to Visit Right Now
Recent years have seen a radical transformation in golf resorts in the Caribbean, which is quickly becoming a global epicenter for the game. There are more great places to stay and play than ever, from traditional golf-focused resorts to luxe […]
The 10 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts
If you’re looking for the perfect vacation experience, adults-only all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean are hard to beat. Because when you find such an oasis, magic seems to happen. While we all love our families, having “time out” for adults, […]
Anegada’s Must-Visit Hotel Is Open Again in the British Virgin Islands
By Alexander Britell One of the coolest hotels in the Caribbean has officially reopened in the wake of last year’s storms. The Anegada Beach Club on the beach-filled island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands reopened its doors on […]
Caribbean Airlines Launches Cuba Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines has launched its first-ever flights to Cuba. The airline’s brand new service to Cuba launched on Saturday with the inaugural nonstop flight from Port of Spain. The flight was received with the […]
Shuang Ba Opens at Baha Mar
By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau’s Baha Mar is continuing its culinary push with the debut of another new restaurant: Shuang Ba. The eatery at the Baha Mar in the Bahamas aims to showcase “authentic tastes” and offer travelers the […]
Ocho Rios Jamaica — The Six Best Places to Stay
Ocho Rios has long been one of the best destinations in Jamaica for travelers willing to journey the extra mile, and that’s still the case today. Ocho Rios, which means “eight rivers” in Spanish, is a fascinating enclave of Jamaica […]