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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Rocks in St Kitts

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jerry Wright, who sent in this lovely shot of a rocky stretch of shoreline in St Kitts. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]

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Improving Water Access in St Lucia

Two new projects supported by the Caribbean Development Bank are aiming to ease water shortage problems on the island of St Lucia. The John Compton Dam Rehabilitation and the Vieux Fort Water Supply Redevelopment projects will “help end acute water shortages that have threatened the livelihoods of residents and stymied the growth of businesses in […]

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Seven Caribbean Cyber Monday Deals

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Planning your holiday trip to the Caribbean? Forget Black Friday — Cyber Monday is a great way to do it. And some great destinations are offering deals and major savings for the occasion, some on travel in the next few weeks and others for travel later in the year. Make sure to check the fine print, […]

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VIDEO: The Caribbean Version of Sugarloaf

Yes, there’s one in Brazil. But there’s also a Sugarloaf in the Caribbean called Pain de Sucre, tucked in the heart of the French Caribbean. It takes a 15-minute rocky walk to get here, but when you arrive you find one of the most beautiful little bays in the West Indies, the must-visit beach on […]


Seven Caribbean Cyber Monday Deals

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Michele Korteweg, who sent in this beautiful shot of sunset in the Simpson Bay Lagoon in Sint Maarten. It was taken on board Calypso, “the boat that took us on a tour through the lagoon and to a wonderful restaurant in Marigot. Not a bad way to […]

This Classic Caribbean Hotel Has a New Look

One of the Caribbean’s top luxury hotels has unveiled a new look. Hotel Le Toiny in St Barth has reopened after an extensive renovation overseen by London-based interior designer Lady Bee Osborn. The boutique resort, which has 15 “villa suites,” has transformed its French-inspired decor into a “clean coastal chic” aesthetic, the company tells us. […]

The Caribbean Journal 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts with Caribbean flair By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ‘Tis the season to shop Caribbean so check out this collection of island-appropriate goodies. Inspired by, made in, or simply perfect for the Caribbean, all of them are available online, and make great holiday gifts for your friends and family ­– or yourself. AV DOES […]

VIDEO: 10 Seconds at Ti’ Sable Beach Bar in Martinique

It’s one of the great beach bars in the Caribbean: Ti’ Sable on Grand Anse D’Arlet in Martinique, home to some of some seriously relaxing beach oases. And if you can’t be there right now, don’t worry — CJ has you covered. Here’s what it’s like on the sand at Ti’ Sable. Just sit back, […]

VIDEO: A Room With a View in Guadeloupe

It’s straight out of a novel — or perhaps out of one you’ll be writing when you’re here. This is the charming little LoBleu Hotel on the island of Terre de Haut in the Guadeloupe archipelago. It’s a simple, affordable, well-run place with a party piece: a front-row seat on the island’s main beach. It’s […]

Why This Might Be the Caribbean’s Best-Value Luxury Real Estate Market

Is this Caribbean country home to the region’s best-value real estate? The emerging luxury market in Belize offers just that, according to a new report by SANCAS Realty, the exclusive affiliate for Christie’s International Real Estate in Belize. “The mid-term potential of the Belize real estate market is absolutely phenomenal,” according to Christopher Todd, Vice […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Resort

Aman has officially opened its newest resort in the Caribbean. The ultra-luxury Amanera, the second Aman property in the Caribbean, includes 25 casitas on Playa Grande Beach in the Dominican Republic’s north coast. The property is set on a clifftop overlooking Playa Grande, surrounded by jungle and home to the Playa Grande Golf Course. “Amanera […]

Copa Adds New Boeing 737

Copa Airlines has taken delivery of its 100th airplane, the Panama-based carrier announced. The Boeing 737-800 is being leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. “We are proud to celebrate this historic achievement for our company and for the country – a result of the efforts of our more than 9,000 dedicated coworkers, and the support of […]