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Sun, sand and sea are more popular than ever. But that’s just the beginning of the story for a Caribbean region that is hotter than ever: the Caribbean tourism industry continues to soar, exceeding even its pre-pandemic heights. In 2024, the Caribbean welcomed approximately 34.2 million international overnight visitors, marking an impressive 6.1 percent increase […]

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the planet.) Because no matter what the purpose of your trip to the Caribbean, a […]

You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, and with good reason: they’re pristine, spectacular and, most importantly, numerous. The island is just […]

We’ve long hailed the wonders of the Caribbean’s gastronomic scene, and in many ways it’s never been better, with culinary capitals in places like St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Anguilla, to name a few. But there are so many more great spots to indulge in the Caribbean that you may not have heard of, places […]

Maybe you’re looking for a classic beach getaway. Maybe you’re looking for an adventurous jaunt to an eco-resort. Or maybe you’re looking for a foodie holiday. Spring is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean — the crowds thin out, the prices fall a bit and the weather is still spectacular. So if you’re […]

It’s one of the best places to snorkel in the British Virgin Islands: The Indians, the little chain of rocky islets so named for their apparent resemblance to traditional Native American headdresses. But it’s also just a pretty cool place to be when you’re sailing your catamaran around the archipelago. Here’s what it’s like:

Above: Hannah Davis in St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff After concluding its campaign with Rob Lowe, DIRECTV has brought its latest ad campaign to the island of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Frequent DIRECTV pitchwoman Hannah Davis stars in the new spots, which were filmed on Lindquist Beach in St Thomas. […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Contributor Yes, the world’s gone selfie-crazy. So why even bother to fight it? Grab your selfie stick and shutter remote and start snapping at these iconic Caribbean spots. The Pitons, St. Lucia The journey of 2,619 feet up Gros Piton begins with a single step. And ends with a well-earned selfie […]

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Taiwan will be providing island-wide Wi-Fi hotspots around the island of St Lucia, the government said this week. The project has already been approved, and will be implemented in 2015, according to a statement from the government of St Lucia. The move […]

Above: what is believed to be wreckage from the crash (Photo: JDF) By the Caribbean Journal staff A Jamaica Defence Force search and rescue team has spotted and photographed what is believed to be debris from Friday’s small plane crash near Port Antonio. The debris field was spotted about 24 nautical miles north of Port […]

Above: the PIOJ press briefing By the Caribbean Journal staff While Jamaica’s economy continued its decline in the second quarter of 2013, there were some bright spots: mining, quarrying and construction, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica. While the economy as a whole fell by 0.4 percent, the mining and quarrying sector grew by […]

Above: Haiti’s Grenadiers in action against Dartmouth earlier this year By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Grenadiers surged 18 spots in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, overtaking Jamaica as the top-ranked Caribbean side. Haiti is now ranked 39th in the world, ahead of Turkey and just behind Serbia. Jamaica fell six spots to 56th on […]

There’s something quietly captivating about Puerto Rico right now. It isn’t just the pulse of San Juan or the soft arc of Isla Verde’s beaches. It’s the way the island keeps unfolding the farther you go — west to the wild bluffs of Isabela, east toward the rainforest, or farther still, across the water to […]

Travelers looking for an easier way to get from the desert to the beach will soon have a new option. Southwest Airlines has announced plans to launch the only nonstop service between Las Vegas and Cancun, with flights set to begin June 4, 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new route will give travelers a […]

All-inclusive resorts are having a moment. Once defined by predictability and buffet lines, the Caribbean’s all-inclusive scene has transformed dramatically in recent years, fueled by a wave of new openings, bold redesigns, and a sharper focus on elevated experiences. Travelers want ease, but they also want atmosphere, design, and exceptional food — and the best […]

It’s the kind of island that pulls you in quietly — with golden sunsets, palm-lined beaches and a sense of timeless Caribbean charm. St. Kitts has long been a favorite for couples and travelers in search of something authentic, and now it’s stepping into the spotlight as one of the region’s most alluring destinations. Caribbean […]

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas is gearing up for a major debut in the Caribbean in 2026, bringing more dining, entertainment and family adventures than ever before — along several new concepts. The biggest attraction? Definitely the food, with Legend definitely a foodie-favorable ship. The ship is packed with 28 dining options, immersive supper clubs, […]

The Caribbean sun spills across El Mirador Beach, a stretch of shoreline that has become one of Cancún’s most photographed spots. It’s where travelers stop to frame the famous sign, where turquoise water meets the city’s vibrant pulse — and soon, it will be home to the newest symbol of RIU’s vision for modern hospitality. […]

It might be the innkeeper remembering your name before you’ve even checked in. Or the way breakfast is set out just for you, with coffee that tastes like it was roasted that morning. It’s stepping out of your room and realizing there are no crowds, no lines, no background noise — just the sound of […]

Old San Juan is a city you taste as much as you see. Behind the pastel façades and blue cobblestones is a dining scene that defines Puerto Rico’s spirit — bold, inventive, rooted in tradition yet unafraid to reinvent itself. Some restaurants are places of legend, where cocktails were born and writers found inspiration. Others […]

Rendezvous Bay stretches for nearly two miles along Anguilla’s southwestern coast, forming a wide crescent of powder-white sand and calm, shimmering Caribbean water. It’s the kind of beach where mornings begin slowly: soft light, gentle waves, and endless room to stroll. From the shoreline you can see across to the sweeping hills ofnearby Saint Martin, […]

On the southern coast of Curaçao, just minutes from the pastel-colored heart of Willemstad, there’s a beach that buzzes with life from morning until long after midnight. Mambo Beach isn’t just sand and sea — it’s the island’s most famous party spot, where the turquoise water serves as a backdrop to music, dancing, and endless […]

A table for two at a beach bar without a wait. Trade winds filling the sails as you glide across open water with no one else in sight. This is the British Virgin Islands in the shoulder season — slower, softer, and surprisingly inviting. From September through early November, when much of the Caribbean is […]

Conch salad at McKenzie’s. Sundowners at the Dilly Club. A suite at Baha Mar. They’re ingredients to the perfect weekend — a blend of local flavor, elevated cocktails, and luxury accommodations that captures why the Bahamas’ capital remains one of the Caribbean’s most magnetic destinations. Soon, those experiences will be easier than ever to reach. […]

Beach. Blue. Rum. That’s all it takes to understand why Maho has become one of the island’s most magnetic places. The water is calm, the sand is soft, and just behind the palms, a pop-up beach village serves cocktails that taste like vacation itself. You’re sitting with a Painkiller in one hand, the sand cool beneath […]

It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]