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Southwest Airlines Just Added Another New Nonstop Flight to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten

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Lazy days start on Baie Longue, where the shoreline runs long and quiet and the sand holds the sun well into the afternoon. From there, the island opens up in levels. Beach bars on Pinel Island. Marigot stacked with spices, produce, and local rum, and storefronts in Philipsburg lined with jewelry, duty-free finds, and waterfront […]

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Caribbean Plate: Green Mango Salad with Poached Prawns

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Come home from your vacation with a few extra pounds? We’ve all been there. Those pina coladas and double desserts will get you every time. So now you’ve returned to reality it’s time to cut back on the calories, and this simple salad from chef Dylan Benoit at Grand […]

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Caribbean Plate: Crispy Plantain-Stuffed Chicken From Barbados

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor To the long list of reasons why you should rent a Caribbean villa let’s add the most delicious rationale of all: customized dining options. Book a home away from home and mealtimes instantly go from “yawn” to “yowza!” with island-inspired dishes prepared by a private chef to your brood’s […]

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Caribbean Plate: A Recipe For Coconut Chips From Jamaica

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Need a nibble to go with that rum punch? Do what the folks at Ocho Rios’ Jamaica Inn do during their nightly cocktail hour and whip up a bunch of these crispy coconut chips. The oven-baked snacks are super-simple to make, fiber-rich, and, if you indulge in moderation, won’t […]


Caribbean Plate: Crispy Plantain-Stuffed Chicken From Barbados

The Montpelier Plantation & Beach hotel in Nevis offers one of the finest dining experiences on the island. It’s led by Chef Benjamin Voisin, a native of Le Mans, France who moved to Nevis in November 2011 and whose culinary travels have taken him to Colorado and Spain. What’s wonderful about Nevis is the sheer […]

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