On the western edge of Grace Bay, beyond the familiar clusters of pastel buildings that have long defined Beaches Turks and Caicos, a new village now stretches toward the sea. Treasure Beach Village officially opened on March 1, expanding the footprint of the island’s leading family all-inclusive resort with 11 new suite categories, new dining concepts, a lagoon-style infinity-edge pool with a swim-up […]
While we love the beach and the natural beauty of the Caribbean, there is a whole other world of the Caribbean to discover in the region’s urban areas. Yes, the Caribbean’s cities are vibrant, energetic, culturally rich places ripe for exploring. Whether you’re looking for art galleries, food stalls, luxury shopping or a bit of […]
It’s one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean: St. John, the most charming island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and a haven for naturalists, artists and beach-seekers alike. It’s a little slice of heaven, about 60 percent of which is covered by national park land. Here are 15 photos that will make you […]
The Turks and Caicos Islands has a big plan: to become a new regional air transport hub for the Caribbean. That’s the vision by the territory’s government and its largest air carrier, InterCaribbean Airways, which has released a new expanded flight schedule featuring service across much of the northern Caribbean. The plan is rooted in significantly […]
A hike on Mount Royal in the Grenadines By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’m on top of the world. Or at least it feels like it, here, high above the Caribbean, on the Grenadine island of Canouan. A 3.5 square-mile gem in the Vincentian archipelago that’s dominated by the privately owned Canouan Estate, the […]
The Caribbean is one of the most vibrant places on earth, a diverse region full of history, art and culture. It’s also home to some truly great cities. We want to showcase the Caribbean’s urban destinations with our first-ever Caribbean City of the Year Award. It’s a chance to celebrate the greatest cities in the Caribbean […]
It’s not just a trend anymore — it’s a fact. More and more travelers are doing so with food as their major motivating factor. It’s convenient, that the Caribbean is one of the world’s great food destinations — even if it doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. So where are the Caribbean’s great food […]
A new tourism hub in the Dominican Republic? By Alexander Britell CJ Editor in Chief A major new tourism development has launched in the southern region of the Dominican Republic. It’s called Puntarena, and the $1.5 billion project is the brainchild of the Puntacana, Rizek, Selman and Reid groups, aimed at creating a significant new […]
JetBlue is expanding its service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. The New York City-based carrier will be launching a new nonstop flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and Curaçao, meaning a total of three weekly flights between New York and the island. JetBlue had been offering nonstop flights on Tuesdays and […]
A monthly dose of Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are so many things you can get today via subscription box: pet supplies, gluten-free snacks, organic laundry detergent … you can even have artisanal bacon delivered to your door. But sunshine in a box? Now that’s an idea we can get behind. OK, […]
Hyatt Hotels has unveiled its new global loyalty program, which is set to launch March 1, 2017. The new plan is called World of Hyatt, and it includes three elite tiers: “Discoverist,” “Explorist” and “Globalist.” “At Hyatt, we are in the business of caring for people so they can be their best,” said Mark Hoplamazian, […]
It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers — and thankfully the Caribbean is full of great places to snorkel. Indeed, it’s not a […]
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