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Island Shop: A Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Candle
Above: a Blue Mountain Coffee Candle (CJ Photo) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Whether you’re a java junkie, trying to cut back on your caffeine, or just love the aroma of coffee, you’ll enjoy Starfish Oils’ Blue Mountain coffee-scented […]
A Guide to the 5 Newest Hotels in the Caribbean, From Barbados to Cancun
If you’re reading Caribbean Travel Advisor, you have your finger on the pulse of what’s going on the Caribbean. And we’ll make sure things stay that way. That includes ensuring you’re informed about all of the hottest hotel openings in […]
Six Senses Just Opened Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort on the Island of Grenada
The food is fresh from local farmers. When you arrive, you’re given a choice of local spices, which then find their way into tea bags — used to prepare your evening tea each night before bed. There is even an “earth […]
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 […]
11 Must-Visit Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean
It seems like a new all-inclusive resort pops up every week in the Caribbean, and it’s true that the vast majority of adults-only resorts in the islands follow a pay-one-price model for rooms, activities, and dining. But it’s not a […]
Belmond to Reopen Anguilla, St Martin Resorts
Two of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts are planning to reopen for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Belmond Cap Juluca Resort in Anguilla and the Belmond La Samanna Resort in St Martin are both scheduled to […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Boutique Hotel is In Antigua
One of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations has a new boutique hotel. It’s called The Great House Antigua, and it’s set in a 350-year-old stone estate turned into a boutique hotel set on 26 acres of tropical gardens. For 60 years, […]
A Must-Visit Culinary Event in St Maarten
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten is primed for a major culinary event with the return this year of Chefs Night. The four-day event, which will be hosted at the Sonesta Ocean Point resort in Maho, will last from […]
VIDEO: The All-Inclusive Sonesta Ocean Point in St Maarten
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton After a meal of fresh local snapper and white wine, you walk past the brilliant blue view and the striking cliffs beneath your feet and it’s very easy to forget you’re staying at an […]
Rum Journal: The Best Rum Bar in St Martin
By Alexander Britell GRAND CASE – There’s always something new to discover on Grand Case Boulevard, a corner unseen, a tiny alley overlooked. It’s a street that has lived many lives — including this latest one, a renaissance in the wake […]
5 Romantic All-Inclusive Caribbean Vacations
A candlelit dinner on the cliffs of Negril. A beachy afternoon in Uvero Alto. A secluded picnic on a deserted island. The Caribbean teems with romantic vacations — but what if you could combine a magical retreat with your loved one […]
The Best All-Inclusive in St Maarten is Back
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s premier all-inclusive resort has made its triumphant return to Maho Beach. The adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort has completed a 15-month-long rebuilding process in the wake of Hurricane Irma, a significant step for […]
Another Reason to Visit Saint Lucia Right Now
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s no secret we’re big fans of Saint Lucia’s Ladera, a property we’ve called the Ultimate Caribbean Luxury Resort. And now there are even more ways to enjoy the resort, with two major new packages […]
St Lucia’s Coconut Bay Completes $3 Million Refurbishment
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Lucia’s Coconut Bay all-inclusive has reopened after completing $3 million in refurbishments over the course of a month-long closure. The enhancements focused on improving guests’ experiences from dining experience from dining venues to poolside. […]
The Best Caribbean All Inclusives for Food
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you think staying at an all-inclusive resort means enduring endless uninspiring buffets, it must have been a while since you’ve stayed at one! Today’s generation of all inclusive resorts is leaving the old […]
Five Great Hotels for a Dutch Caribbean Honeymoon
As trips go, a honeymoon is likely the most memorable one you’ll ever take, so there’s a lot riding on your choice of where to go and where to stay. But if you’ve already decided on a post-nuptials getaway to […]
Five Laid-Back Caribbean Hotels For Couples
What makes the perfect romantic retreat? For us, it’s got to be in an idyllic (Caribbean, of course!) location with sufficient diversions to ensure we don’t get bored but not so many that we lose focus on the real reason […]
The 7 Best Nevis Hotels
There are only about 400 rooms on Nevis, but what the island’s accommodations may lack in quantity they more than make up for with charm and individuality. And while St. Kitts’ little sister is best best known for its historic […]
A New Must-Visit Shopping Destination in St. Croix
A new place to shop in Christiansted By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Believe it or not, the holiday season is only about 10 weeks away. And if you’re a serious shopper like I am, you know that it’s never […]
Tulum Is the New Black
“Tulum is the new black. Once a hippie village, now a trendy, boho-chic and fashionable eco-friendly destination.” By Beatriz Torres Marin CJ Contributor Yes, it still has the hippie vibe that made Tulum famous a couple of years ago — […]
A Nevis Getaway Inspired By “Hamilton”
Today’s most popular musical, “Hamilton,” has its roots on the Eastern Caribbean island of Nevis, where the eponymous Founding Father was born. And now the island’s best hotel, the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, is offering a special getaway inspired by […]
The Ultimate All-Inclusive Resort
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Back in 2010 I visited Grand Velas Riviera Maya and was blown away. In a landscape of three-star hotels posing as five, the Mexican all-inclusive resort near Playa Del Carmen proved to be the […]
Seven Reasons Why You’ll Love a Windstar Cruise
A different kind of cruise By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are so many cruise lines that sail to the Caribbean that it’s hard to know which one to choose, let alone which ship and which itinerary to select. […]
Why Celebrities Love This Caribbean Restaurant
Where to eat on the Caribbean’s Emerald Isle By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor You haven’t been to Montserrat if you haven’t been to Ziggys. Just ask Britain’s Princess Anne and Hollywood star Danny Glover, two of the celebrities who […]
San Juan’s Secret Speakeasy
A hip hangout in the capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — There’s no sign. And you wouldn’t even notice it if you walked by during the day. But after dark, all roads lead to La Factoria, […]
The 10 Best Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts
Jamaica’s first “year-round” all-inclusive resort, now known as Couples Tower Isle, opened its doors nearly four decades ago. Today, Jamaica continues to raise the bar with a slew of extraordinary all-inclusives that offer everything from catamaran cruises to caviar bars for […]
Four Unusual Places Where You Can Have Dinner in the Caribbean
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor When it comes to Caribbean culinary experiences, dinner on the beach or on your balcony is really no big deal. But at these four resorts, the dining experience is elevated from the expected to […]
The Five Best Small Hotels in San Juan
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for an intimate escape in San Juan? A hotel where the staff greets you by name, knows exactly how you like your coffee, and makes you feel like a friend instead of just […]
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