A private pool outside your suite in the Riviera Maya. A swim-up room in Punta Cana. A familiar resort in Jamaica entering a new adults-only chapter. Another longtime Mexican Caribbean property getting a new name, redesigned rooms, and a reimagined premium section. Those are some of the changes coming across Ocean Signature Resorts as the […]
The Caribbean’s largest concentration of celebrity-chef eateries and a vibrant local dining movement. World-class, uncrowded white-sand beaches. Some of the most fascinating historical sites in the region, from the Queen’s Staircase to a Pirate museum. And did we mention the art scene? Nassau and Paradise Island are a cornucopia of attractions for the experiential travelers, […]
Eagle Beach. If you know Aruba, you know it. That wide, white, shimmering stretch of sand in the northwestern corner of the island is one of our favorite beaches in the Caribbean — and inarguably among the best beaches, well, anywhere in the world. It’s also home to an exciting new resort that’s about to open […]
Is it the Caribbean’s hottest culinary scene? Or the pristine, sparkling turquoise beaches (including the recently-voted Best Beach in the Caribbean)? Maybe it’s the historic hotels or the growing cocktail movement. Maybe it’s Barbie. Whatever the reason, travelers continue to flock to Nassau Paradise Island, making the twin-island destination one of the buzziest places to […]
Wellness retreats. Organic gardens. Farm-to-table dinners. Hiking trails. Green mountains and champagne-colored beaches. It’s one of the most romantic places in the Caribbean, and now the island of St Kitts is making a big push to court more couples to the destination. St Kitts has launched a campaign called “St Kitts: Your New Love Language,” […]
Marriott’s all-inclusive footprint continues to grow. You can find an All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resort on just about every island in the Caribbean right now, from boutique beach hotels to larger luxury resorts (including the lovely new Almare that just debuted on Isla Mujeres). What you may not realize is that Marriott’s foray into all-inclusive […]
What are the ingredients to the perfect Caribbean honeymoon? There’s some combination of solitude, luxury and natural beauty, for starters. Then a mix of adventure and romance. A thriving culinary scene doesn’t hurt, either. And it naturally starts with the perfect honeymoon resort. For Caribbean Journal readers, when it comes to the ultimate Caribbean honeymoon, […]
It’s the honeymoon capital of the Caribbean. It’s also the luxury all-inclusive capital of the Caribbean. It’s a burgeoning culinary hotspot, a wellness getaway and, well, one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands, period. And did we mention the 365 beaches? Antigua and Barbuda has also been one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean […]
If you’ve traveled to all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, you’ve encountered the concept. It goes by many names: things like Preferred Club or Diamond Club. It gives you special amenities and perks, from special check-in lounges to dedicated breakfast restaurants. And in our experience, it’s always worth it. Always. For all intents and purposes, when […]
It’s the sort of tiny Caribbean island where everybody gets around by golf cart. The vibe is relaxed, the pace is slow, the water is sparkling and the food is all about fresh seafood and cold beer. On land, you can venture out to the Mayan ruins at Punta Sur. Below the water, you can […]
Maybe you’re looking for an active getaway. Well, there’s the new Vida resort, where you can savor the height of eco-adventure and spend your days on everything from core sculpting to sunrise kiteboarding. Or perhaps it’s a foodie-focused journey through one of the Caribbean’s true culinary capitals, from the new-look Blue by Eric Ripert to […]
Rainforests and rum. Beaches and bakeries. Volcanos and Veuve Clicquot. If you haven’t discovered the French Caribbean island of Martinique, it’s a captivating place that remains one of the region’s great under-the-radar destinations. For an island of less than 400,000 people, it’s remarkably diverse and layered, whether you’re experiencing its unrivaled rum-making culture (there are […]
