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Grenada Names First Female Governor General, Cecile La Grenade

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has named Dr Cecile La Grenade the country’s first-ever female Governor General, Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell announced in a national address Tuesday night. La Grenade will be succeeding current […]

Why to Visit Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas Right Now

Just take a short stroll around downtown Nassau and you see it. On one corner, a sparkling new Margaritaville-branded resort anchoring a new mixed-use development. A few steps away, a cutting-edge gallery by one of The Bahamas’ greatest artists. Just […]

Sandals Is Adding an All-Inclusive Dine-Around Option in Nassau

It’s a new concept in the world of all-inclusive: the dine-around — giving guests at resorts vouchers or credits to go out and explore local restaurants as part of their all-inclusive plan. The program, first pioneered by the Bay Gardens resort […]

Why Sting and Marcus Samuelsson Are Coming to The Bahamas

The new Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is back for its second edition this month at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau. This year’s food and art event will run from Oct. 26-29, with a series of live events and […]

“There are No Greater Bites to be Had Than in Grenada”

Grenada’s reputation as a foodie hotspot has only strengthened in recent years, as travelers begin to appreciate the destination’s unique culinary offerings. Now, Grenada is at it again, launching a new partnership with culinary star Chef Alexander Smalls. Smalls, a […]

The 11 Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts for Families

Cancun is a great destination for a family vacation for many of the same reasons it appeals to travelers flying solo or as a couple: nearly endless choices of all-inclusive resorts and entertainment, lots of all-inclusive properties, a resort district […]

Melia Officially Opens New Punta Cana Resort

Melia Hotels International has held the grand opening of its new “resortainment” property in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new all-inclusive resort is called Falcon’s Resort by Melia All Suites Punta Cana, a 432-suite property that is the result of […]

Melia Is Launching a New All-Inclusive Brand in Punta Cana

Melia Hotels and Resorts is launching a new all-inclusive brand and a new-look resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new Falcon’s Resorts By Melia will be the product of a partnership between Melia and global entertainment development company Falcon’s […]

Boulud, Samuelsson Set for Bahamas Culinary Festival

The highly-anticipated Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is set for Oct. 21-23 at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau. The first-ever edition of the festival will be headlined by celebrity chefs Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson and Dario Cecchini. All three […]

Nassau Paradise Island Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Culinary Destination

Next year, it will have been 50 years since Enrico and Anna Maria Garzaroli purchased a centuries-old private home in Nassau and turned it into the Caribbean’s first five-star restaurant. With Graycliff’s debut, Nassau immediately vaulted into the global consciousness […]

Jamaica Hotel Lists for $16 Million

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Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson to Headline Bahamas Culinary Festival

A new culinary festival is coming to The Bahamas in October. The new Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival will be hosted at the Baha Mar megaresort on Nassau’s Cable Beach. The three-day food and culture festival will be headlined by […]

This Is The Hottest New Restaurant in St Barth

It starts with Chef Vincent Gomis , whose culinary resume includes stints at two and three Michelin star eateries in France. Then there’s the splendid design by Sybille de Margerie and decoration by Michael Malapert. And it’s all set at […]

St Barth’s Culinary Scene Is Buzzing

Another new eatery is making its debut in St Barth this season, part of what has been an exciting year for the island’s culinary scene, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Amis St Barth is set to open at the […]

Why John Legend Is Coming to The Bahamas

Music superstar John Legend is set to headline a one-night gastronomy festival at the Baha Mar in The Bahamas. Legend will perform at the Taste of SLS Baha Mar event, which is being held on Nov. 5. The event is […]

Daniel Boulud’s First Caribbean Restaurant Is Open in The Bahamas

The Caribbean has long been a draw for the top French chefs. Alain Ducasse had his brief foray in Puerto Rico. Eric Ripert’s Blue has for years been the leading restaurant in the Cayman Islands. And Jean Georges Vongerichten has […]

The Baha Mar Resort Reopens in The Bahamas

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar megaresort has made its long-awaited return, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort complex on Cable Beach in Nassau has reopened the first of its three hotel properties, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. The property’s other two […]

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Is Reopening

The Baha Mar megaresort in Nassau, The Bahamas has announced its long-awaited reopening, Caribbean Journal has learned. The three-resort property on Cable Beach in Nassau is reopening to guests on Dec. 17, the Baha Mar confirmed on Wednesday. All guests […]

Staying at the Baha Mar in The Bahamas, Explained

Baha Mar, the luxury resort on Nassau’s fabled Cable Beach, was billions of dollars and almost a decade in the making — but well worth the wait. Interconnected hotels share amenities like the largest casino in the Caribbean, a huge […]

Barbados’ South Gap Hotel Completes Major Renovation

The South Gap Hotel in Barbados has completed a major renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The hotel on the southern coast of Barbados has completed a nearly $3 million renovation project. The two-year-long project included the transformation of its […]

A New Steakhouse at the Baha Mar

By the Caribbean Journal staff Nassau’s Baha Mar is quickly becoming a culinary destination in its own right. Sbe’s Disruptive Restaurant Group has added another hot eatery at the Cable Beach megaresort, this time with the launch of Carna by […]

Haiti’s Must-Visit Jazz Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s become one of the Caribbean’s leading music festivals — and now the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival is at it again. The week-long PAPJAZZ is back for its 13th annual edition this year, with events from […]

Air Canada Launches Flights to St Vincent and the Grenadines

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new way to get to St Vincent and the Grenadines. In a big boost for St Vincent’s new Argyle International Airport, Air Canada has launched its first ever flights to the destination. The […]

The Best Cigar Shop in Montego Bay

By Alexander Britell It isn’t always easy finding a great Cuban cigar in the Caribbean. That’s why you’re always best off heading for an official Habanos Point or Casa del Habano, those officially licensed by Habanos. But in Montego Bay, […]

This Is Your Next Island Triathlon

The Bermuda Tourism Authority and the International Triathlon Union have signed a three-year-contract to host World Triathlon Series events. The first race will be held April 28, 2018. “Our warm climate in April offers perfect conditions for racing,” said Bermuda […]

Montego Bay Is Getting a New Riu All-Inclusive Next Month