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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Carlisle Bay, Barbados

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this beautiful shot of Carlisle Bay in Barbados. “It was such a serene shot as I sat enjoying the sounds of the waves, and the warmth of the weather in Barbados.  Such a beautiful island,” Nikki writes to us. Have you […]

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The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2025, From Adventure Resorts to Historic Inns 

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It was one of the first major guides we at Caribbean Journal ever put together: The Cool List, whose first edition was back in 2013 and which remains an unrivaled curation of unique, character-filled, personality-driven, artful hotels around the Caribbean. Every year, it’s a bit different, with one unifying theme: The Cool List is all […]

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The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

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The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys.  Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations have never been better or more different, whether it’s the continued growth of all-inclusive resorts […]

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Margaritaville’s New Beach Bar in Belize Will Serve You Cocktails Right in the Ocean 

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Margaritaville’s Belize resort just introduced a pair of new culinary concepts, including a very cool new beach spot. The Margaritaville Beach Resort Ambergris Caye has added two new experiences: the three-course Belizean eatery called Riddles in the Sand, and the new toes-in-the-sand bar and lounge called Shoreline.  The Shoreline, an “island style beach shack” that […]


The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

It’s almost hard to believe it’s here. You step out of your golf cart from the bustling main road in San Pedro and open the wooden door and are instantly transported.  Somehow, you’ve found yourself in a lush, tropical oasis, with thatched roofs and a sparkling pool, a slice of Polynesia in the heart of […]

The Sexiest Hotels in the Caribbean, From a River Lodge in Belize to Overwater Bungalows in Aruba

A torchlit dinner on the beach. A late night plunge in your oceanfront pool. The perfect tan beside a jet-set infinity pool. The sounds of your own private waterfall. There is a nexus between romantic, energetic and luxurious. Not every hotel pulls it off. You won’t find it at a traditional, grand luxury resort, or […]

Belize Just Launched a New Digital Immigration System for Travelers 

Heading to Belize? It just got easier to fill out your customs form. The fast-growing Caribbean destination just launched a new online departure and arrival immigration and customs form.  The new platform lets you complete and submit the required data before your flight to Belize.  The new system, which took effect Dec. 1, is now […]

The Best Caribbean Resorts for Snorkeling, From Bonaire to Belize to Andros

Sergeant majors and grouper and jellyfish and rays. Elkhorn and staghorn coral, reef sharks and organ pipes and barracuda and needlefish. Snorkeling is a pleasure in the Caribbean. But, let’s be honest, snorkeling isn’t often going to be the singular reason why you come to the Caribbean. But it’s also one of the most popular […]

This Belize Hotel Is Becoming a Hyatt 

A top hotel in the Placencia area of Belize is joining the Hyatt portfolio, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The hotel will also be joining the World of Hyatt loyalty program.  So where is it? The Placencia Resort will be entering the Hyatt portfolio initially as an affiliated hotel, before taking on the Destination by […]

United Airlines Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Belize

The river lodges. The blue hole. The Maya history. The reefs. If you haven’t been to Belize, you’re missing one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful, adventure-filled destinations.  And now with another new flight, it’s easier to get there than ever before.  United Airlines and Belize have announced the launch of a new nonstop flight from […]

This Top Belize Resort Has a New General Manager 

One of the top resorts in Ambergris Caye, Belize has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Victoria House Resort and Spa has tapped industry veteran David Jenkins to the role, the property confirmed to CJ.  Jenkins will oversee all operations at the Belize resort, from guest experiences to staff management.  “We […]

Massive Belize Resort Development Portfolio Hits the Market  

A portfolio of three development properties in Belize has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Sanctuary Belize portfolio consists of three hotels: Sanctuary Belize, Kanantik and Plenty Tract.  That’s along with a pair of private islands, all adding up to almost 19,000 acres on the coast in Belize.  “The sale of the […]