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This Aruba Resort Has Wide Open Sand, Thoughtful Sustainability, and Adults-Only Vacations

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You don’t just feel the quiet. You absorb it. It almost feels impossibly serene, unimaginably relaxing.  Sure, Eagle Beach can feel wide and open even on its busiest days, but the resort has carved out a pocket of genuine calm — a stretch of soft sand and low-rise buildings where adults can settle into their […]

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A New Top Chef at This St Croix All-Inclusive 

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The recently-reinvigorated Divi Carina Bay all-inclusive resort in St Croix has named a new leader for its culinary program.  The property has tapped Norman McPherson as its new executive chef. McPherson will be in the charge of the resort’s eateries and bars, including Oceans Bar & Grill, Waves Marketplace, Tuscany Ristorante Italiano, East End Coffee, […]

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

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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 James Beard-Winning Chef (in addition to being a Grammy and Tony award-winning opera singer), is […]

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St Croix’s Top Boutique Hotel Has a New Executive Chef 

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St Croix’s top boutique hotel has named a new chef to lead its culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Fred hotel in Frederiksted has named St Croix native Michael Matthews as its new executive chef.  Matthews, who was born and raised in St Croix, is one of the top chefs in the region, having […]


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

One of the top luxury resorts in the British Virgin Islands has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort on Virgin Gorda has tapped Guillaume Galvez as its new chef. In the role, Galvez will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the culinary team and overseeing […]

Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Resort Has a New Executive Chef 

The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino in Bonaire has a new top chef.  Parent company Divi Resorts has announced the appointment of Aruba native Raymond Jansen as the property’s new executive chef.  A 12-year veteran of the industry, Jansen is working to cultivate new concepts and dishes, according to a statement.  “He’s fun and […]

New Executive Chef for Andros, Bahamas Resort 

The Caerula Mar Club in Andros, The Bahamas, best known as the hotel on HGTV’s Renovation Island, has named a new executive chef.  The boutique resort has tapped Carlos Alvarez to the role, it announced during the recent Caribbean Travel Marketplace event.  Alvarez had been serving as the resort’s sous chef since 2018; he also […]

A New Chef at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas

 US Virgin Islands’ leading resort has added another top chef.  The property has announced the appointment of Jobin Thomas as the new Chef de Cuisine of Bleuwater, one of the resort’s four dining concepts.  In the new role, Thomas will oversee Bleuwater’s food and beverage operations, “applying his unique culinary expertise to curate innovative dining […]

The Park Hyatt St Kitts Has a New Executive Chef 

The Park Hyatt St Kitts, the island’s leading resort, has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has tapped Lucas Curio Perez for the role, in which he will oversee the hotel’s three signature eateries: The Great House, The Fisherman’s Village and The Stone Barn.  Perez comes to the property after […]

There's a New Chef at the Christopher St Barth

The Christopher hotel in St Barth is set to unveil a brand-new culinary concept under the stewardship of a new executive chef.  The property has tapped Chef Arnaud Faye as its executive chef ahead of its seasonal reopening on Oct. 15.  He comes to the hotel after having served most recently at the Chèvre d’Or […]

Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Palmas Names New VP, Executive Chef

The newly-rebranded Wyndham Palms Beach and Golf Resort has named a pair of new hires, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That includes the addition of Ruben Rodriguez as Vice President of sales and marketing and Yia Medina as the property’s new executive chef.  Rodriguez most recently served as commercial director for sales and marketing at Melia […]

Why Miami’s Hottest Chef Is Coming to Bimini

Miami’s hottest chef, Adrianne Calvo, is taking her talents to Bimini for a special culinary weekend, Caribbean Journal has learned.  From Aug. 13-15, she will be hosting five events tailored for what she calls “fun culinarians” at Resorts World Bimini in The Bahamas. “I am thrilled to be hosting this very exciting epicurean weekend in […]