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Cayman: New Exhibition Looks at Hurricane Ivan in Photos

Above: Spider Tree by Courtney Platt By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is a photographic commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The devastating storm caused widespread […]

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Dubai Trade Delegation Makes Visit to Dominican Republic

Above: the trade delegation with Dominican officials (Photo: DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials from the United Arab Emirates organization Dubai Trade visited the Dominican Republic this week. The delegation was led by Dubai Trade CEO Mahmood Al Bastaki. […]

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Dominica Eyes "Community Tourism"

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more often, Caribbean countries speak of the need for “sustainable tourism.” While that term has come to mean many different things, for Dominica, it’s a bit more specific: tourism […]

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Rum Journal: A Cactus-Based Rum Cocktail From Bonaire

Above: the beach at the Harbour Village in Bonaire By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Bonaire’s kadushi cactus thrives in the Dutch-Caribbean territory’s arid climate, growing up to 30 feet tall. And since 2009 the night-blooming succulent has been used […]


Turks and Caicos Intercepts Sloop Carrying 82 Migrants From Haiti

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos authorities intercepted a sloop carrying 82 illegal migrants from Haiti, the government announced Monday. The vessel was captured following a report from the government’s coastal radar […]


Grand Cayman's Haven For Local Art

Above: Pure Art Gallery and Gifts in Grand Cayman By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’re looking for local art and craft on Grand Cayman, don’t limit yourself to your hotel gift shop or the stores on the main […]

Food

Island Bites: Finding Grand Bahama's Best Conch Salad

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’re a conch salad craver, you’ll want to add Grand Bahama’s Billy Joe’s to your must-eat list. This rustic, decades-old seaside set-up next to Freeport’s Grand Lucayan serves one of the best conch […]


How Many People Visited the Caribbean in the First Half of 2014?

By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourist arrivals to the Caribbean rose by 4.3 percent in the first half of 2014, compared to the same period in 2013, according to data released by the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The data was released […]


Rum Journal: A Banana Cocktail From the Jamaica Inn

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We love the venerable Jamaica Inn for its chilled-out and elegant-yet-unstuffy vibe. But we love bartender Teddy, who’s been serving ‘em up for a whopping 50 years, even more. So today we’re featuring an […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Island of Mayreau in the Grenadines

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charlotte Lawton, who sent in this wonderful snapshot of the bay at the island of Mayreau in the Grenadines, where she’s “spent many a night at anchor.” Do you have a […]


Island Shop: Are These the Perfect Caribbean Beach Totes?

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Every beach bum knows that you can never have too many beach bags. So, straight from the USVI, here’s another for your consideration: I’m crushing on St. Thomas resident Gina Feddersen’s cotton canvas carriers. This pineapple-embellished one […]


Haiti Planning to Develop 1,000 Hotel Rooms on Ile a Vache

Above: Ile a Vache By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s recently-revived tourism push has a major focus: developing the island of Ile a Vache. The government said this week that it’s projects on the island had already launched, with plans […]