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Callaloo Cay Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua

A major new resort project has broken ground in Antigua and Barbuda: Callaloo Cay. The luxury development is the brainchild of Al Caribi Antigua Development Limited — a joint venture between Sheik Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qassimi of Dubai and the […]

Caribbean Cookbook: A Recipe For Callaloo Dumplings From Grenada

THE LATEST Caribbean Cookbook comes to us from the Villa Belle Morne Rouge in Grenada, which sent in this delectable recipe for callaloo dumplings that the owners call “a fabulous example of Austro-Caribbean fusion comfort food.” “These are one of […]

Nigel Spence: A Jamaican Recipe For Callaloo and Crab

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor WHAT STARTED OUT out as a normal evening of preparation in the kitchen, quickly turned into wild, pandemic, mayhem – a scene worthy of any primetime sitcom. That particular evening, we were throwing a huge […]

At Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort, the Art of the Luxury All-Inclusive

It’s raining in Grenada.When I open the car door, there’s a surprise: the cover of an umbrella waiting for me, along with a smile. A staff member has rushed through the drops to ensure I get back to the lobby […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2024

Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]

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Every Room at This New Resort in Grenada Will Have Its Own Pool

The highly-anticipated new Six Senses resort in Grenada will be opening its doors next spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. Six Senses La Sagesse, the first-ever Caribbean resort for the sought-after, wellness-focused luxury brand, will debut on the island’s La Sagesse […]

This Popular Jamaica All-Inclusive Has a New Culinary Program

One of Jamaica’s most beloved all-inclusive resorts has launched a new menu: the Sunset at the Palms Resort in Negril. The adults-only retreat has named a new Chef, Michael Barnett, a native of Jamaica, who has put Jamaican culture at […]

In Grenada, a Secret Caribbean Beach

“This is a special place,” Rachelle says, peering out at the stunning greens and blues of La Sagesse. The moment you turn off the main roads on Grenada’s southeastern coast, the proposition becomes clear. La Sagesse is one of those […]

In Grenada, a Postcard-Perfect Caribbean Town

The locals call it the “Portofino of the Caribbean.” Peering at St George’s, Grenada, you’ll find fishing boats bobbing in the harbor, pastel buildings on the edges of green hills and surely as compelling case for a postcard as its […]

How St Thomas Restaurants Are Putting a Spotlight on Local Cuisine

Always an terrific food destination, St Thomas is in the midst of a gastronomic renaissance, with a renewed focus on traditional classics and a new push to highlight local cuisine. Indeed, more and more eateries are putting the food […]

Barbados’ Turtle Beach Unveils New Eatery

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Barbados’ most popular all-inclusive hotels has unveiled its newest addition: a brand-new beachfront eatery. It’s called Sand Trap, and the new spot just steps from the sand focuses on classic Bajan bites like […]

The Perfect Jamaican Seasoned Rice

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As we recently celebrated 56 years of Jamaican Independence this month, I think of how proud I am of my heritage. I think of how much we have positively impacted the world in more ways […]

A Caribbean Vegetable Soup Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor I have often spoke of the fact that December is my most favorite month of the year, mainly due to the holidays and family gatherings and so on. What I have never mentioned is that […]

Why Antigua and Barbuda Is Bullish on Tourism

Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its tourism prospects, thanks in large part to a wave of new hotel developments. That was the mood at this week’s Showcase Antigua Barbuda, the destination’s leading travel conference, which began with a large […]

Waldorf Astoria Is Expanding to Antigua

The storied Waldorf Astoria brand is expanding in the Caribbean. Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is expanding its portfolio with a new property in Antigua. The Hilton luxury brand has signed a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua, Waldorf Astoria’s […]

Why You Should Visit the New Riu Reggae Resort

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Riu Hotels is now the largest foreign operator of resorts in Jamaica, growing from a single 400+room resort in Negril in 2001 to an inventory of around 3,000 rooms in Negril, Ocho Rios and […]

Ritz-Carlton Looks to Offer the “Real Cayman”

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has introduced several “Real Cayman” offerings to its locally-inspired resort experience. The first of these, now being offered at the Ritz-Carlton Culinary Studio, offers insights into true Caymanian cuisine in a special workshop called The Cayman […]

Robert De Niro’s Caribbean Pitch

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro made a big pitch for the Caribbean destination of Antigua and Barbuda this week at an investment conference in Dubai. De Niro, who is an investor along with Australian billionaire James Packer in the Paradise Found hotel […]

A Great Gluten-Free Caribbean Recipe to Try

Gluten-free meals can be found on almost every menu these days, but what exactly is a gluten-free dish? Well, it is anything that excludes gluten, which is found in grains like wheat, barley, rye, spelt, kamut, triticale, bulgur and semolina. […]

Your Next Caribbean Breakfast Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor You know how dem seh the phrase: “…starting out with a bang”? Well little did I know I would end up being the main star in that double feature. Recently, I visited the Sunshine State […]

A Jamaican Brunch in Miami

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for a taste of Jamaica in Miami? Look no further than Talde, a restaurant and bar at Miami Beach resort The Confidante (formerly The Thompson), where the “Buju Brunchton” Jamaican Barbecue kicks off […]

This Is Your New Caribbean Shrimp Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As food trends evolve, chefs are constantly in a frenzy of motion and brainstorming to meet the sophisticated demands of consumers in search of new and unusual flavors. Sweet and savory combinations, which for many […]

The Best Places to Shop in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor People experience the Caribbean through several prisms: food, nature, rum, and beaches, to name a few. But my experience of a given destination revolves around its “shopportunities,” authentic local art, craft and design that […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2015

We travel to understand places. And so often the best way to understand a place is through food. Indeed, meals are such an integral part of travel, and that’s particularly true in the Caribbean, home to some of the most […]

At a Washington Embassy, the Roots and Culture of Jamaica in Photos

Above: the exhibition at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC looks celebrates the richness and variety of Jamaican culture. The exhibition, “Roots and Culture […]

Another Centenarian in Dominica

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Maybe it’s the mountain air, the laid-back lifestyle, or the volcanic soil, but Dominica has a knack for producing centenarians. Last week, Anestasie Charles, known as Ma Maggie, became the 32nd […]

New Hotel Planned For Carriacou

Above: Leo Joseph (Photo: GG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grenadian island of Carriacou could soon have a new hotel, according to the government. The site of the hotel would be at the Mermaid Tavern, once a well-known hotel […]

Nigel Spence: A Culinary Adventure in Jamaica’s Port Antonio

Above: Port Antonio By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor FROM MY EXPERIENCE, I have found that the best way to introduce squeamish people to new foods is to include lots of familiar ingredients along with the unfamiliar. This became particularly apparent […]

This BVI Resort Just Began Its Reopening