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In Bimini, The Bahamas, The Art of the Swim-Up Room
It’s morning in Bimini and I’m in the pool overlooking the lagoon and Rockwell Island. There’s no one else here, just the bobbing yachts and the sound of the water and the glimmer of the sun under the clouds. This […]
Turks and Caicos Tourism Is Surging Right Now
Tourist arrival numbers continue to surge to Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination’s numbers in the first quarter were just about even with what had been spectacular visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2019. Indeed, Turks […]
St Thomas Carnival’s Big Comeback
St Thomas Carnival made its triumphant return this past weekend in the US Virgin Islands. The 70th annual edition of St Thomas Carnival was an “eclectic celebration of culture and tradition,” according to the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. […]
Hyatt’s Dreams Brand Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Cozumel
A new Dreams resort is coming to Cozumel this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called the Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa, and it’s part of the Apple Leisure Group portfolio, which was acquired last year by Hyatt. The […]
Why to Visit Bonaire in June
The island of Bonaire is set for its most exciting event in years this June with the launch of Bonaire Rum Week Presented by Caribbean Journal. The celebration of premium rum will run across the Dutch Caribbean island from June […]
The Best Hotels in Port Antonio, Jamaica
Travelers who want to enjoy the legendary north shore beaches of Jamaica but avoid the big tourist districts of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril have long known to detour east to the small resorts in Port Antonio, a coastal […]
The Bahamas’ National Family Island Regatta Is Back in Exuma
One of the Caribbean’s most legendary regattas has made its triumphant return in The Bahamas. The National Family Island Regatta, which had been held annually in Exuma before the onset of the pandemic, returned this weekend to the heart of […]
Dominican Republic Tourism Is Booming
Tourism continues to boom to the Dominican Republic. The country, long the most popular tourism destination in the Caribbean by visitor volume, posted a sizzling first quarter, according to passenger data from the country’s Civil Aviation Department. In all, the […]
A Tiny New Caribbean Adults-Only Hotel
Virgin Gorda has its share of traditional hotels, luxury resorts, beachside villas, and sailor’s havens, but an adults-only French country inn is definitely a first for the island — and the British Virgin Islands as a whole. The British and […]
Prince William and Kate Middleton Visit the Caribbean
Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have begun their official visit to the Caribbean. The trip began this weekend with a two-day stop in Belize, where the Duke and Duchess visited historic Mayan sites and […]
Secrets to Open New All-Inclusive in Playa del Carmen
Secrets is set to open its newest all-inclusive in the region next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen will open its doors on April 18, according to Apple Leisure Group’s AMR Collection, which is […]
The Ultimate Caribbean Superyacht Regatta Is Back in St Barth
One of the Caribbean’s most sought-after regattas is back. The St Barth Bucket Regatta has made its triumphant return to the French Caribbean island this year after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic. “Everyone I run across is enthused about […]
How St Thomas Restaurants Are Putting a Spotlight on Local Cuisine
Always an terrific food destination, St Thomas is in the midst of a gastronomic renaissance, with a renewed focus on traditional classics and a new push to highlight local cuisine. Indeed, more and more eateries are putting the food […]
The Chill List: The Caribbean’s Most Relaxing Hotels
What’s the sound of one palm tree shaking? It’s one of the most beautiful sounds in the Caribbean, an instant reminder that you’ve reached the zenith of tropical beauty. And it’s a guarantor of instant relaxation. But as ubiquitous as […]
Martinique Eyes Tourism “Resurgence”
The French Caribbean island has long been one of the most vibrant, fascinating destinations to visit in the wider Caribbean. And now the island is looking for a new era of tourism “resurgence,” according to Benedicte de Geronmimo, the new […]
British Virgin Islands’ Bitter End Yacht Club Debuts New Villas
The legendary Bitter End Yacht Club has reopened after a complete rebuild from damage sustained in 2017’s Hurricane Irma, including the debut of the first of a planned string of waterfront villas. Designed to resemble traditional sailmakers’ lofts, the two-story […]
Visiting Jamaica Just Got Even Easier
It’s easier than ever to visit the island of Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning March 1, 2022, Jamaica will no longer require visitors to complete a Travel Authorization form. It’s “one less hurdle for travelers to Jamaica” the Jamaica […]
The 10 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2022
A few decades ago, the term “luxury all-inclusive” might have seemed like an oxymoron. But that’s how much the all-inclusive space has changed, particularly in the Caribbean — where all-inclusive has become far more of a technical term than a […]
A New Luxury Resort in the Riviera Maya
It’s one of the most popular amenities in the travel industry right now, and at the Mexican Caribbean’s newest resort, there’s one in every room. The new La Casa de Playa which opened at the end of last month, has […]
Rum Journal: Karl Malone’s New Rum From the Dominican Republic
It began with cigars. NBA Hall of Fame Karl Malone’s love affair with the Dominican Republic kicked off when he crafted his own line of cigars with one of the country’s most prominent cigarmarkers: La Aurora, whose operations in Santiago […]
There’s a Stunning New Resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Auberge Resorts Collection has opened its second hotel property in the Caribbean: the new Etéreo on the Riviera Maya of Mexico. And it’s immediately right at the top of the Mexican Caribbean’s luxury class. The new resort is set on […]
KLM Is Back in Trinidad and Tobago
After 20 years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has returned to the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.The airline is now operating flights between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. The airline is currently operating three weekly flights, on […]
The 5 Hottest Hotels in Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos has been one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean amid the pandemic, and the buzz has only gotten stronger ahead of the holidays. For the uninitiated, Turks and Caicos is a beach lover’s dream, anchored by […]
In Dominica, A New Kind of Caribbean All-Inclusive Vacation
The Caribbean’s Nature Island is about to get its first-ever all-inclusive resort experience. But it’s also getting a new kind of all-inclusive vacation. Roseau’s signature Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort is launching a new all-inclusive program, one it bills […]
The Best Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas
Travel has changed. Increasingly, travelers don’t just want to stay in a destination – they want to live there, even if just for a few days. They want to understand the destination in an authentic way. That’s turned travelers toward […]
Atlantis Paradise Island Is Back — And It’s Still the Ultimate Family Resort
“Good job, Bahamas.” We’re at Dolphin Cay, the marine habitat at Atlantis Paradise Island, and my four-year-old daughter is convinced that a young dolphin named Nehama is, in fact, named Bahamas. Nehama is part of a group of dolphins and […]
Ritz-Carlton Opens New Resort in Turks and Caicos
Ritz-Carlton has made its highly-anticipated debut in Turks and Caicos. The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos officially opened its doors on June 22, the first-ever Ritz-Carlton resort in the destination. The residential resort is set in the heart of Providenciales’ iconic […]
Tourism Is Rebounding in The Bahamas
Buoyed by one of the Caribbean’s leading travel health systems, The Bahamas is seeing a broad tourism rebound. Indeed, tourism is rebounding every day in The Bahamas, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said this week. Almost 300,000 visitors have received Bahamas […]