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Belize isn’t just jungle ruins and white sand cayes. Off the coast of Ambergris Caye, Shark Ray Alley tells a different story — one of swirling fins, sunlit shallows, and the electric thrill of snorkeling with the sea’s most graceful predators. You don’t just jump into the water at Shark Ray Alley. You ease in, […]

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 […]

Marriott is adding a major new luxury resort to the Costa Mujeres coastline with the planned debut of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun, a luxe retreat set north of the city in one of Quintana Roo’s fastest-growing beach destinations. The plan is for the resort to open in the second half of 2026, […]

Royalton Riviera Cancun and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, both Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resorts, will reopen on Dec. 7 following a full rebranding and a multi-million-dollar renovation that refreshed guest rooms, public spaces and event facilities across the two-property complex. The updates, first reported by Caribbean Journal, include a redesigned convention center with new lighting and […]

Barbados does all-inclusive differently. This is an island where the big couples-only brands sit right next to boho-chic hideaways and tiny historic inns wrapped in UNESCO heritage. On one stretch of sand you get rooftop pools and bowling alleys; on another you are steps from a calm lagoon where turtles nest. For a Barbados all-inclusive […]

There’s a another Caribbean emerging beneath the big resorts and well-known coastlines — a quieter map of places where life unfolds at an easier pace, where mornings begin with the sound of fishing boats pushing off shore and evenings drift into candlelit dinners on the sand. These are the small beach towns that rarely headline […]

Reefs rising from the blue. Sheer walls that disappear into shadow. Channels where eagle rays sweep through like silent caravans. Across the Caribbean, diving is evolving into one of the region’s most serious forms of travel, drawing visitors who want more than a sun-and-sand getaway. Resorts are responding with deeper, more intentional experiences that put […]

You sense it the second you step off the waterfront and into the pulse of the street, when the Caribbean shifts from its familiar coastline to a routine built on markets, galleries, rum shops, town squares and cultural crossroads. The region’s cities hold an entirely different kind of escape, one shaped by history and architecture, […]

You don’t always need a boat to find the Caribbean you dream about. Some of the region’s clearest water and most colorful reefs sit just beyond the shoreline, close enough that all you have to do is step off the sand, lower your mask and let the sea take over. These are the beaches where […]

There are bars you plan to visit, and bars you simply stumble upon — places that don’t show up in glossy travel spreads or resort guides, where the sand doubles as the floor and the bartender knows every story within 10 miles of coastline. These are the quiet ones, the locals’ secrets and the travelers’ […]

Dominica’s Nature Island came alive with rhythm, color and pride as the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival shattered records — and drew a tourism surge in the process. Over 42,000 patrons filled the festival grounds across three electrifying nights — a big rise from just over 30,000 in 2024. Visitor arrivals reached […]

The JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa will be the venue for the 18th edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow, set for June 22–26, 2026, organizers announced this week. The decision marks the first time the region’s largest tourism trade event will be held at the 200-room luxury resort on Dawn Beach, […]

On a remote coral island in the British Virgin Islands, something extraordinary happens every November. The grills start firing, the music carries through the air, and Anegada becomes the heart of the Caribbean’s lobster season. The Anegada Lobster Festival is more than a food event — it’s a three-day island celebration built around one legendary ingredient — […]

There’s a quiet thrill that comes from learning to sail on Caribbean waters. The sun is warm, the wind steady, and the horizon is wide open. Now, guests of Jumby Bay Island have the rare opportunity to do more than just experience it — they can become part of a legacy. Through a new partnership with the National […]

American Airlines is bringing back its nonstop connection between New York and Saint Lucia just in time for the winter season. The airline will resume weekly Saturday service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Saint Lucia on Dec. 20, with flights continuing through winter 2026, according to local tourism officials. The route has long […]