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Cayman Islands Increases Import Duties on Cigarettes and Alcohol
Above: Georgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands has introduced increased import duties on cigarettes and alcohol as part of the territory’s new revenue measures for the 2012/2013 fiscal year, the office of Cayman Premier McKeeva […]
Cancun Has a New All-Suite, Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort
If you’ve been following the biggest trends in travel, you know that the all-inclusive concept is top of mind for just about every major resort company in the world. Travelers want the convenience and comfort of all-inclusive, and it’s a […]
Tipsy Scoop Is Coming to Downtown Nassau
Popular liquor-infused ice cream shop Tipsy Scoop is opening its first-ever international location in The Bahamas next month. Tipsy Scoop, which has three locations in New York State and another in Washington, DC, is opening its Bahamian location in Calpyso […]
This is the Most Delicious Road in Puerto Rico
Arguably the best way to get to know the people and culture of Puerto Rico is through the island’s food, and the main road to culinary discovery is called the Ruta de Lechón — the Pork Highway. In Spanish, lechón […]
You Can’t Visit Negril, Jamaica Without a Stop at This Bar
Rick’s Cafe in Negril, Jamaica is one of a handful of bars in the Caribbean that have become an attraction unto themselves: think Margaritaville, but with live cliff jumping (by performers and customers alike) in place of waterslides. It isn’t […]
The 15 Best Adults Only Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean in 2023
Adults only resorts are the perfect accommodations for those looking to get intimate in a more serene, tranquil setting than larger, family-friendly resorts can sometimes offer. With a range of dramatic landscapes from unspoiled beaches to cliffs and rainforests , […]
Nigel Spence: A Recipe for Caribbean Cucumber Salad (In a Jar)
The summer is finally here and immediately the oppressive heat and humidity that NYC is famous for has me craving lighter fare. I can’t say if it’s the plant-based diet, an evolving palate or just plain old age that has […]
This Montego Bay, Jamaica Resort Is Now a “Boutique All-Inclusive”
One of the coolest new resorts in Jamaica has made a big change: it’s now offering all-inclusive vacations. The S Hotel Montego Bay, the hotel that has injected new energy into Montego Bay’s famous “Hip Strip,” has rebranded as an […]
Nigel Spence: How to Make Pan Roasted Portobello Mushrooms
Whenever I am asked how to substitute for the deep savory flavor of a steak while on a plant-based diet, on the top of my list would be mushrooms, and more specifically, portobello mushrooms. Portobellos come large, thick and meaty. […]
Sun Country Is Adding a New Nonstop Route to Cancun
Low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned. On June 1, the carrier will kick off a new route between Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas and Cancun International Airport. The […]
Southwest Airlines Is Bringing Back On-Board Beverages
Southwest Airline is bringing back its on-board beverage options, the carrier said this week. The company had paused its full menu of on-board beverages since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. “Customers have expressed a desire for more […]
Puerto Rico Waives Pre-Testing for Vaccinated Visitors
Vaccinated travelers no longer have to show proof of a negative test in order to enter Puerto Rico, according to the island’s newest protocol update. As of Feb. 2, the destination is no longer requiring tests from vaccinated travelers; unvaccinated […]
In the Dominican Republic, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive
When TRS Cap Cana Hotel first opened in 2018, the resort was expected to be among the Palladium Group’s most successful all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic. And it was before the pandemic. The hotel, like most in the world, closed […]
Aruba Ends Curfew, Relaxes Local Measures
Aruba has slightly relaxed its local health measures, according to the island’s tourism authority. Most notably, the island has officially ended the curfew it implemented in August. All establishments can now stay open until midnight, while casinos can remain open […]
Puerto Rico Sets Business Curfew, Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate
Puerto Rico has implemented a series of new health protocols on the island, Caribbean Journal has leaned. That includes the reintroduction of indoor mask mandates, along with outdoor places where there are more than 50 people, regardless of vaccination status. […]
Aruba Has New Travel Rules
Aruba has made several significant updates to its travel protocols in August, including the implementation of a curfew this week. The biggest change for the Dutch Caribbean island was the recent decision to re-implement pre-testing requirements even for fully vaccinated […]
Puerto Rico Waives Testing Requirement for Vaccinated Travelers
In a major move by one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, Puerto Rico has announced that it is waiving pre-testing requirements for vaccinated travelers. Beginning May 24, vaccinated travelers from the U.S. will not have to show proof of […]
The 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now
St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of […]
How This Barbados Rum Distillery Is Helping Frontline Workers
One of Barbados’ most iconic rum distilleries has shifted course to help meet the needs of frontline workers in the pandemic. The venerable West Indies Rum Distillery is now playing a major role in producing both surgical alcohol and hand […]
From The Bahamas to St Thomas, the Caribbean’s Most Famous Cocktails
Some of the most famous cocktails in the world originated in the Caribbean, and while they come in a variety of tastes and traditions, they all share one common ingredient: rum. Here are some of our favorite Caribbean cocktails and […]
JLL Hotels’ Andrew Dickey on the State of the Caribbean Hotel Market
What’s the state of the Caribbean hotel market in the age of the pandemic? To learn more, Caribbean Journal Invest caught up with Andrew Dickey, Executive Vice President at JLL Hotels and Hospitality in Miami. Here’s what he had to […]
This St Croix Vodka Company Is Now Making Hand Sanitizer — From Breadfruit
St Croix’s Mutiny Island Vodka was already famous for making what was the Caribbean’s only vodka made from breadfruit. Now, the St Croix-based distillery is making a name for a different reason: by shifting its production to hand sanitizer amid […]
The 7 Best Beach Resorts in Belize
Belize has many eco-resorts in its unspoiled rainforests — Chaa Creek and the Ka’Ana Resort, to name a couple of outstanding examples — but this Central American nation also has hundreds of miles of Caribbean coastline on its eastern border, […]
The Best All-Inclusive Private-Island Destinations
At the best private-island all-inclusive destinations in the Caribbean, you’ll find the all-inclusive experience without all the crowds. That means the comfort and convenience of all-inclusive in a luxurious, rarefied package, often in some of the most luxurious spots in […]
An All-Inclusive Luxury Villa in Virgin Gorda
One of the BVI’s signature luxury villas is back. Virgin Gorda’s Valley Trunk villa, which had been shuttered since Hurricane Irma in 2017, has reopened following a complete restoration and renovation project. The 10-suite compound, set on 19 acres in […]
Where to Stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor St Vincent and the Grenadines isn’t your typical Caribbean vacation destination. The lush, volcanic island of St Vincent is by far the largest land mass in this archipelago nation, yet may be the least visited […]
Rum Journal: In Puerto Rico, the History of a Little Barrel
By Alexander Britell He would carry it around in a small wooden barrel, rum in arm, giving tastes to his friends and those who wished to try it. Don Pedro Fernandez, a third-generation sugarcane grower in Puerto Rico, had studied […]
Rum Journal: A Conversation With Robert Burr
If you like rum, if you’ve found your way into the mysterious, wonderful world of rum, it’s likely you’ve come across the name Robert Burr. For years, Burr has been one of the world’s greatest champions of rum, spreading its […]
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