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It may seem like a list of 50 beach bars is a lot. But when we finished compiling this momentous list, we weren’t even breathing hard. That’s because the Caribbean is the beach bar capital of Planet Earth, and we could easily have placed another 100 beach bars on here. But these are our favorites, […]

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s another new mega-project coming to the Caribbean, this time to the Eastern Caribbean island of Grenada. The $2 billion USD project is called the Grenada Resort Complex Project, which officially launched in China. The project plans to develop the Mt Hartman peninsula and Hog Island […]

You know Caribbean food. Or perhaps you think you do. But these Caribbean restaurants will change everything you think you know, with inspired, eminently creative expressions. These are some of the hottest restaurants in the Caribbean right now — foodie hot spots you may not be familiar with. These are the ones you need to try […]

It’s the Caribbean’s most precious resource. It’s right there. It’s beckoning you. You’re on the beach, taking in the sun, and you’re fascinated by what’s going on in the vast blue world right in front of you. It’s why so many people always pick up a mask and fins and decided to snorkel on their […]

When US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Caribbean, they both went to Trinidad. That’s because over the years the country has become the de facto business capital of the region, led by its booming energy sector. And it’s also led to the development to one of the Caribbean’s best […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Turks and Caicos-bound? While you’re there it’d be downright rude not to sample the national brew — made in the tourism hub of Providenciales using imported hops and desalinated island water — especially at some of the island’s terrific restaurants. Whether you choose Turk’s Head Amber, Light or Lager […]

Above: Las EsQuinas in Anguilla (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell LITTLE HARBOUR — This is why I’m here. I had just gotten to Anguilla by ferry from Marigot, then by a taxi here to Little Harbour. JR took my bag, showed me in to the Moroccan-styled room that needed no key, and then […]

By Dr Miguel Goede and Runy Calmera CJ Contributors We recently took a look at 12 challenges that face the Caribbean Small Island Developing States. These challenges are crucial for the future of the Caribbean. In this article, we take a look at opportunities for Caribbean islands. Of course, not all opportunities apply to all […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s unique mash-up of African, Spanish and other European influences, reflected in its history, food, art and culture. And nowhere is this cultural complexity more apparent than in the cosmopolitan capital of San Juan. Here are six reasons to say Vamos! right now. No Hassle Required The […]

Above: Babados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A total of 519,639 stayover visitors came to Barbados last year, according to government data released on Tuesday. That represented a 2.2 percent increase over 2013, the first time the island saw positive growth in two years. “This is admirable considering that our destination is one […]

Above: a still from “The Voyage” By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas’ soon-to-debut Baha Mar resort debuted at the Oscars on Sunday night. The resort has been positioning itself as the “Bahamian Riviera,” and its ad called “The Voyage” was one of the spots during the Academy Awards. The ad, filmed in Croatia and […]

By Guy Britton NASSAU – For such a well-known destination, there are still secret spots and new places to dine off the beaten path in Nassau.  Few destinations have  a better  range o f culinary experiences. We had just three days and a mission to find Nassau’s best food — in 8 bites.  Join us as we explore Nassau’s culinary spectrum, from […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Luxury isn’t always synonymous with large. At these 15 high-end Caribbean boutique hotels – none bigger than 50 rooms – plush amenities come in petite packages. Graycliff, Bahamas With its period furniture and plantation-era styling, Nassau’s premiere boutique hotel recalls the languorous pace of a bygone time, when there […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Some Caribbean hotels get all the love, making headlines for their swanky suites, spectacular views and over-the-top amenities. But island insiders know that there are many equally amazing properties that don’t make it to the pages of your favorite travel mag. Perhaps they’re in less-traveled Caribbean destinations. Maybe their […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor To the long list of reasons why you should rent a Caribbean villa let’s add the most delicious rationale of all: customized dining options. Book a home away from home and mealtimes instantly go from “yawn” to “yowza!” with island-inspired dishes prepared by a private chef to your brood’s […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor You don’t have to spend a fortune to eat well in the Caribbean. Sample some authentic local flavor – and get back change from a $10 bill – when you try these island street-food favorites. Barbados: Bread and Two The “bread” is salt bread (which tastes, curiously, slightly sweet) […]

Above: the new “Cancun” sign (Caribbean Journal Photo) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Aruba has the “I Love Aruba” sign, Curacao has its “Dushi” sculpture and St Lucia has the Pitons. Now Cancun, Mexico is adding its name to the list of Caribbean destinations boasting camera-ready signature spots with a colorful installation of the city’s name, erected […]

Above: a Carnival cruise ship By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The Caribbean’s newest port project is coming to Haiti. In a statement provided to Caribbean Journal, Carnival Corporation announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a $70 million destination cruise project in Tortuga (Ile de la Tortue), an island off the […]

Above: the Bahamas (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What are the most developed countries in the Caribbean, according to the United Nations Development Programme? The UNDP just released its annual Human Development Report, which scores countries on a Human Development Index by looking at factors from life expectancy at birth and the mean […]

Above: Cartagena’s historic centre (Caribbean Journal photo: KU) By Alexander Britell Santo Domingo. Havana. Kingston. Port-au-Prince. San Juan. These are the cities that are typically mentioned in conversations about the largest Caribbean cities. But there’s another city on the Caribbean Sea that’s among the biggest in the region, one that has heretofore remained under the […]

By Alexander Britell YOU THINK you know a place. You’ve been there time and again. And still, even on a relatively small island, there’s something new around the corner. I came to Love Beach during a search for as-yet-undiscovered beaches in Nassau, an island seemingly full of them. Touring the northwestern coast of New Providence, […]

Crystal-clear, turquoise, tranquil waters, a soft, sandy beach, a Caribbean sun, all best surveyed from atop a paddleboard. It’s true — you can find great places for the increasingly popular water sport across the Caribbean, but some Caribbean destinations are just that much better for it. Here are our favourite spots for SUP in the […]

For those in the know, the Caribbean is full of terrific shopping destinations, with San Juan, Puerto Rico right at the top of the list. To learn more about shopping in the Puerto Rican capital, CJ caught up with Dominique Haacke, who is part of the team of “Retail Therapists” at the Sheraton Puerto Rico […]

Beautiful beaches, top-notch food, warm hospitality. Anguilla may be tiny, but it’s a decidedly diverse destination— with high-end luxury accommodations side-by-side with rustic, laid-back beach bars. And, like the Caribbean region as a whole, it’s a year-round destination. If you’re planning to travel there this summer, here are some of our favourite things to do, with […]

It’s one of the region’s best-kept secrets: the Caribbean is an even cooler place in the summer. It might be the summer breezes, or the emptied-out beaches or the great deals. But when you’re planning your summer vacation, look no further than the Caribbean. The beach is just as cool, the water is warmer, swimming […]

By Alexander Britell (All photos by CJ) Curaçao — The sights; the smells; the hum. Willemstad isn’t like many places in the region — it’s a historic but bustling urban area with an energy all its own. Our new Portrait of a City feature offers you a quick look at some of the sights that make […]