News Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Sold to Dart Real Estate
By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s leading resorts has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned. Cayman-based Dart Real Estate has purchased the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman from Five Mile Capital Partners, LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The property […]
Norwegian Escape to Debut Spring 2018 in New York
By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line’s highly-anticipated Norwegian Escape cruise ship is coming to New York in the spring of 2018, the company announced. The ship will be homeporting in Manhattan, with seven day cruises to Bermuda during […]
10 Boutique Hotels to Try in the Caribbean Right Now
You’re looking for a different kind of Caribbean getaway: an authentic one. One where you get a real taste of an island’s personality, of its soul. There are certain hotels made for that, smaller properties that are all about offering […]
News Caribbean History: Remembering Jamaica’s Moses Delgado
By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor Moses Delgado was as one of the leading businessmen in nineteenth century Jamaica as well as being a civil rights leader and pioneer in the commercial development of Kingston — and a major figure in […]
Here’s Where Winair Is Flying Right Now
By the Caribbean Journal staff Long one of the Caribbean’s most crucial regional airlines, Winair was dealt a major blow when its base at St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport was compromised after Hurricane Irma. But now the carrier, which […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Pink Sand Afternoon
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sam Noftz, who sent in this very cool shot of the pink sand on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in […]
News Major Travel Agent Group to Launch Caribbean Tourism Push
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Travel Leaders Group is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization on a campaign to boost Caribbean travel in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The “One Caribbean Family Ambassador” campaign will include resources […]
FRS to Launch Temporary Ferry Service Between Miami, Freeport
By the Caribbean Journal staff Operator FRS Caribbean is launching temporary ferry service between Freeport, Grand Bahama and Miami, the company announced. The service will operate between Oct. 23 and the end of December as the Grand Celebration ship, which […]
Rum Journal: Papa’s Pilar Sherry Finish
By Alexander Britell It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years since Papa’s Pilar rum first made its debut. The brand’s traditional aged rum, which is part owned by the Hemingway family and looks to exemplify Hemingway’s spirit of […]