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Rum Journal: A Legendary Rum Shop in Barbados

John Moore Bar

In a rum shop, water comes in a whisky bottle. At least it does at the John Moore Bar, one of the venerable rum shops in Barbados and a legendary spot on the island. The rum shop, you see, is […]

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Rum Journal: A Pair of Special New Rums from Barbados

Mount Gay

BRIDGETOWN — Barbados’ Mount Gay is among the Caribbean’s venerable rum brands (and the world’s oldest), so when the company launches a rare new expression it’s a special event. That’s the case with the new limited edition Origin Series: Volume […]

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The Caribbean's Sexiest Islands

What makes a destination sexy? Is it the hotels, or the natural environment or even the people? It might be the beaches, or the bays, or the romantic sunsets, or even the aroma in the air. Every island in the Caribbean […]

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Lobster and Jazz in Barbados

Lobster Alive

A perfect beach. Classic jazz. Giant lobster. It’s hard to find a better combination of, well, anything, in the Caribbean. This is Lobster Alive, a small beach restaurant on Carlisle Bay in Barbados that is one of the island’s truly […]


Fishing for FinTech in the Caribbean

FinTech

A new look at FinTech in the Caribbean By Ryan R. Peterson CJ Contributor Fishing is one of the core livelihoods in the Caribbean; a tradition that has transcended the test of times and transformations across many generations and islands.  […]


Viking Ocean Cruises Begins Caribbean Sailings

Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises has begun its first-ever Caribbean sailings with its Viking Star cruise ship. Viking Star arrived in the Caribbean last week, beginning its new 11-day West Indies Explorer itinerary out of a winter homeport in San Juan. The […]

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Why Jean-Georges Vongerichten Is Coming to Barbados

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Barbados is rebranding its Food & Rum Festival. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. executives say they are aiming for the festival to attract more visitors and contribute to the island’s status as a player in the global culinary tourism niche. BTMI […]


Why There Are Horses on the Beach in Barbados

Horses in Barbados

A special encounter on the sand By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s the tail end of my morning run in Barbados. I’ve already logged three miles, trundling past Brownes Beach, where a few elderly bathers are taking a sunrise […]


A New Push to Make the Caribbean Hotel Sector Greener

A new push could make the Caribbean hotel sector a whole lot greener. The United States Agency for International Development’s Caribbean Clean Energy Program has signed a collaboration agreement with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association in a move to […]

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A New Way to Fly From Paris to Barbados

Air France is adding a new destination in the Caribbean: Barbados. The carrier will be offering up to two flights per week to Barbados from Paris-Orly, with a connection in either Pointe-a-Pitre or Fort-de-France. The flights will be operated on […]


The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways

All-Inclusive Vacations

If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is […]


The Caribbean Court of Justice — And What It Means For the Region

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How the Caribbean Court of Justice benefits the Caribbean By Jeffrey H. Foreman Op-Ed Contributor In the decades-long debate over the establishment and adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final court of appeal for the English speaking […]


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