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Americans Are Flocking to a Caribbean Island Known For Its Rainforests, Sailing — and a Trending New All-Inclusive Resort 

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It was a place that was largely off the radar of American travelers even a few years ago, an island with an imposing volcano, lush rainforests and a new international airport with few flights.  Fast forward a few years and St Vincent and the Grenadines is suddenly having a moment, with the fastest growing tourism […]

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Rosewood Little Dix Bay’s New Managing Director

Rosewood Little Dix Bay has appointed Andreas Pade as managing director. In this position, Pade will play an “integral role” in the reopening of the property following its renovation, the property said in a release. “As a longtime member of the Rosewood family, Andreas has demonstrated a deep understanding of Rosewood Little Dix Bay and […]

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The 11 Best Wreck Diving Sites in the Caribbean

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With its miles of coral reefs and warm crystalline waters, the Caribbean is the world’s most popular dive destination.  The Caribbean’s ocean currents, rocky reefs and tropical storms have also created a trail of Caribbean ship wrecks you can dive on. These once proud vessels are now happy new homes for myriad marine life and a […]

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The Top Marina Hotels in the Caribbean

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There’s no better way to appreciate the Caribbean than by actually getting out onto it. So if you’re sailing to the islands by boat (or planning to charter a craft when you get there), you’ll need to know where you can park your boat  – and that’s often at a marina hotel. Fortunately, we’ve rounded […]


The 11 Best Wreck Diving Sites in the Caribbean

We’re major proponents of experiencing the “authentic” Caribbean, urging travelers to look beyond sun, sand and sea and sample the region’s remarkably diverse culture, food, art and music. But we also love beach vacations. Sun, sand and sea remain still the primary draw for Caribbean travelers, and that’s not a bad thing! Because when you […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The View on Jost Van Dyke

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Brent Adamson, who sent in this stunning shot of the north side of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — […]

A New Spa in the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands has a brand-new spa. It’s called The Spa at Oil Nut Bay, and it’s the luxury Virgin Gorda development’s new outpost of London-based beauty brand The Organic Pharmacy. Set on the cliffs of Oil Nut Bay, the boutique spa has two treatment rooms and a beauty room with floor-to-ceiling windows facing […]

The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Stays for 2017

It’s been five years since we first launched CJ’s annual Cool List of the Caribbean’s coolest hotels, and so much has changed in Caribbean hospitality. In our opinion, the region’s hotel offering has never been better, with a marvelous mix of top-flight luxury hotels, style-centric boutiques and everything in between. So where do CJ’s experts suggest […]

The Best Sandy Places to Stay in the British Virgin Islands

Renowned for sailing, snorkeling and some of the world’s best beach bars, the British Virgin Islands enchant with a string of roughly 60 pieces of Paradise spread across 56 square-miles of Caribbean blue. And even with the closure of venerable beachfronts such as Biras Creek Resort and the temporary shuttering of Rosewood Little Dix Bay […]

13 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Virgin Gorda

“It’s time to go to the British Virgin Islands.” It’s something that’s crossed the minds of just about every die-hard traveler to the Caribbean. That’s because it’s one of the Caribbean’s great destinations, and particularly the island of Virgin Gorda. The eight-square-mile island is a haven for boaters, luxury seekers and adventurers, home to beautiful […]

7 Fun Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands

Some of the must-do stuff in the British Virgin Islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A stay in the British Virgin Islands is all about being on the water, hopping from one of the sun-drenched archipelago’s 60-something idyllic islands to another. To spend all your time holed up in your hotel room or even […]

Breaking: Baha Mar Sold

In a major development for the Bahamas and the region, the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar Resort project has finally been sold. Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, or CTFE, has signed an agreement to own and operate the resort, which had initially been scheduled to open in late 2014 before declaring bankruptcy […]