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Discovering the Other Plymouth — On a Tiny Island in The Bahamas 

New Plymouth in Abaco.

If you squint, you might mistake these waterside streets for a tiny village in Massachusetts. But in this other Plymouth, the history is a very different one.  Some 1,300 miles as the crow flies to the south-southeast from Plymouth, Mass. is another Plymouth — one hidden away in the Abaco islands. This little town on the […]

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How Nevis’ Oualie Beach Is Getting Greener

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of Nevis’ top beach resorts is making a major move to get greener. The island’s Oualie Beach Resort has made the switch to 100 percent biodegradable products. The Nevis resort’s initiative extends to everything from compostable takeaway containers, T-shirt bags, disposable cups and cutlery. “We are proud that Oualie […]

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A New Look at Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Beach Resort

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of Saint Lucia’s most popular places to stay has unveiled a major new look. The locally-owned and operated Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa on Reduit Beach has debuted big changes to its 77-room marquee hotel. “We are demonstrating our brand’s dedication to improving the guest experience, both functionally […]

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Rosewood Baha Mar Opens in Nassau

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2018 has officially arrived. The Rosewood Baha Mar, the crown jewel of the 2,300-room Baha Mar megaresort complex, made its long-awaited debut this week in Nassau. The Bahamas’ newest luxury resort features 233 rooms and suites, all of which boast their […]


A New Look at Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Beach Resort

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Aruba is gearing up to host the Caribbean’s largest vow renewal — again. For the second year in a row, the island is inviting couples from around the world to renew their “I Do’s” at sunset on the island’s world-famous Eagle Beach. “Aruba is excited to host the vow renewal […]

Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday Plans $20 Million Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the top all-inclusive resorts in Saint Lucia is planning a major renovation project. The BodyHoliday, the wellness-focused resort on Cariblue Beach, will launch a $20 million renovation this summer. The property will close its doors July 1, with a reopening planned Aug. 26, 2018. The renovation project will […]

A Must-Visit Beach Festival in Bimini

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Resorts World Bimini is hosting its second annual Driftwood Beach Festival. The June 1-3 event will feature live performances by Pato Banton and Clement Aubrey & The Reggae Allstars, beach volleyball with National Volleyball League pros and more. Guests hoping to partake in the festivities can enjoy the Driftwood Beach Festival Package, […]

The Caribbean’s Best Yachting Destination: The BVI

By Alexander Britell It’s long been the Mecca of yachting in the Caribbean, a bucket list destination that has sent a siren song to travelers and adventurers around the world. And here’s the good news: The British Virgin Islands is still number one. When it comes to Caribbean yachting, one thing is certain: the British […]

A New Caribbean Beach Resort to Try: Skylark Negril

By Alexander Britell Images by Michael Condran There’s a new Caribbean beach resort on the scene — and it’s instantly one of the region’s hippest places to stay. This is the Skylark Negril, a Caribbean beach resort that is the sister property to the well-known Rockhouse boutique hotel on the cliffs of Negril. Skylark, which […]

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Reopens in St Maarten

By the Caribbean Journal staff In the biggest step yet for St Maarten’s recovery, the island’s Divi Little Bay Beach Resort has reopened its doors. Divi’s beachfront property, which is the best-known hotel to reopen on the island in the wake of Hurricane Irma. has relaunched with a wave of upgrades and renovations, including refreshed […]

A New Beach Club in Belize

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the newest resorts in Belize has launched a new beach club. Belize’s Mahogany Bay has unveiled its newly opened Beach Club on the white sandy beach of Ambergris Caye. Just a 10-minute boat ride from the property by private shuttle, it offers guests their own secluded escape, with […]

Hilton Plans Timeshare Expansion in Los Cabos

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s timeshare wing, Hilton Grand Vacations, has announced a major investment in Los Cabos. The company has made a $41 million deposit to buy 87 of the 375 hotel rooms at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort in Mexico. The investment is part of a joint venture including […]