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Punta Cana Is the Top Trending Destination for Thanksgiving Travel, According to Hilton

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Thanksgiving may be rooted in tradition — but this year, many Americans are trading turkey and stuffing for palm trees and turquoise water. According to new data from Hilton, Punta Cana is the number one trending destination for U.S. travelers this Thanksgiving holiday. The findings are based on searches for four-night stays between Nov. 26 and […]

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The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants

Lots of people will tell you what a great meal is, especially in the age of the foodie. But you know what it is — it’s one you remember long past dessert. Maybe it’s because of the view of the ocean, or the seasoning of the fish, or the impeccable service. It can happen at […]

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The Caribbean's Best Pools - 2014

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’re all about the beach, but sometimes a little poolside relaxation is in order. When we’re craving some lounge time, these are the pools where we like to pull up a chaise (and suck down a pina colada). And then jump right in. Here are our favourite Caribbean pools […]

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The Caribbean Food Awards — 2014

Sure, we all come to the Caribbean primarily for the natural beauty. But Caribbean food is also one of the world’s greatest treasures — a blend of histories, cultures, tastes and identities as varied as you will find anywhere on earth. And we highlight the richness of the region’s food with the first of what […]


The Caribbean's Best Pools - 2014

It’s one of the great pleasures of the Caribbean: a rum cocktail under the sun, toes in the sand, fresh-caught seafood on your plate. The Caribbean didn’t invent the beach bar, but it perfected it. And it’s the essence of why people come to the Caribbean. So you can imagine that this was one of […]

What Are the Best Hotels in Haiti?

Above: a room at the Royal Oasis in Petion-Ville By the Caribbean Journal staff Last year, Haiti’s Tourism Ministry announced it would be introducing a new way of classifying its hotels. Instead of using the traditional “star” rating system, the Ministry announced that it would be using the country’s national flower (and face of its tourism […]

The Caribbean’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts For Families

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It takes more than just a playground and a children’s menu to guarantee a good time at a family all-inclusive. Here are the Caribbean resorts where we’d vacay with our own kin – and you should, too. Beaches This trio of classic family all-inclusives pairs adult-appreciated perks such as […]

The Caribbean's Best Holiday Getaways For 2014

It’s time to get away. If you’re not in the Caribbean, it’s getting cold. Probably too cold. So instead of a White Christmas, try a White-Sand Christmas this year with our picks for the best holiday getaways in the Caribbean. For this year, we chose the best destinations using a range of factors, from food […]

The Caribbean's Best Airport Experience

By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY — Could the Caribbean lead a transformation of the air travel industry? Perhaps Jamaica can. Airlines, airport authorities, immigration and customs can all learn valuable lessons from Jamaica and Montego Bay’s Club Mobay. On a recent trip through the Montego Bay airport, we looked into the services of Club Mobay , a […]

The Caribbean’s Best Luxury Boutique Hotels — 2014

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Luxury isn’t always synonymous with large. At these 15 high-end Caribbean boutique hotels – none bigger than 50 rooms – plush amenities come in petite packages. Graycliff, Bahamas With its period furniture and plantation-era styling, Nassau’s premiere boutique hotel recalls the languorous pace of a bygone time, when there […]

20 Must-Shop Caribbean Boutiques

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Souvenir shopping in the Caribbean? For the love of God, put down that fridge magnet, shot glass or oversize sombrero. And don’t get me started on those knitted hats with the faux dreadlocks! I’ve found 20 stores across the Caribbean where you’ll find authentic, locally made products your friends […]

The Best Caribbean Cities For Food - 2014

When you think of the Caribbean, maybe you think of the beach, or the small town, or the offshore cay — even if you live in the Caribbean. But at CJ, we want people to rethink the Caribbean — to understand what an incredibly diverse, vibrant place it is — one with beaches and small towns, […]