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New Life for a Cinema in Haiti

Above: the Ciné Triomphe By the Caribbean Journal staff It had been closed since 1988. But now a famous Haitian cinema has new life following a long renovation project. The Ciné Triomphe is slated to open this month following rehabilitation and […]

Turks and Caicos Villa on the Market for $40M

A luxury villa on Long Bay in Providenciales is on the market for $40 million. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for […]

Cayman Islands Villa on the Market for North of $24 Million

Located on the luxurious Rum Point Drive in the the Cayman Islands, #956 Rum Point is a newly-constructed, fully furnished “smart beach” estate home that was first listed in mid-January for $24,254,741. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from […]

Historic Harbour Island Estate Lists for $15M

One of the oldest properties on Harbour Island has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for […]

How to Take a “Barbie” Vacation to The Bahamas

Barbie been the biggest cinematic event of the last year, and Barbie-mania continues to take over the popular consciousness. Now, Barbie is coming to The Bahamas. Mattel has partnered with the Atlantis Paradise Island resort to launch a special “Barbie […]

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American Airlines Begins New Ocho Rios, Jamaica Flights, With a Nod to James Bond

Ian Fleming began writing the book that would become Casino Royale at his seaside villa in the town of Oracabessa, Jamaica in February 1952. It was here on the outskirts of Ocho Rios that Fleming would forge the story of […]

The 10 Best Family Resorts in Punta Cana

Keeping children of every age entertained may be one of the biggest challenges to crafting a great family vacation, but these 10 resorts in Punta Cana give parents an edge by offering a wide variety of kid-friendly amenities and activities, […]

Isla Mujeres All-Inclusive on the pool deck

The Newest Luxury All-Inclusive in Isla Mujeres Is Now Open

Tiny Isla Mujeres is a magnet for travelers looking for another side of the western Caribbean, one far from the mega resorts of Cancun and the sprawling resort complexes of the Riviera Maya. The island has always had a resort […]

The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back in St Barth

The Caribbean’s premier film festival is back once again on the French Caribbean island of St Barth. The 26th edition of the St Barth Film Festival runs this week from May 3-6 in Gustavia. Since 1996, the event has become […]

“Iconic” Bahamas Luxury Villa Hits the Market for $37.5 Million

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

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Playa Just Added Another All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

Playa Hotels and Resorts has added another all-inclusive resort to its portfolio in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Cancun. The fast-expanding all-inclusive resort company has officially taken over management of the Seadust Cancun Family Resort, set in the popular Hotel […]

When George Washington Moved to Barbados

A quarter century before he was catching Hessians in Trenton, George Washington was catching sharks in the middle of the Atlantic. When his brother Lawrence fell into ill health, the thought was that the tropical climes of an island at […]

Planet Hollywood Is Opening Its First Dominican Republic Resort

First there was Cancun, and then there was Costa Rica. And now Planet Hollywood is opening its first-ever resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Blue Diamond Resorts brand has announced that it will open the new […]

The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]

5 Boutique Hotels to Try in Nassau, The Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas is home to two of the Caribbean’s most prominent mega-resorts: the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, and the Baha Mar on New Providence Island’s famous Cable Beach. These big resorts can seem like destinations unto themselves, and are […]

A Spectacular British Virgin Islands Villa Lists for $48 Million

It’s one of the most spectacular homes in the British Virgin Islands: the Valley Trunk Estate in Virgin Gorda. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]

Richard Branson’s Private Caribbean Island Has a New Villa

It’s one of the most exclusive places in all of the Caribbean: Moskito Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private-island community in the heart of the British Virgin Islands. And now Branson has launched another new villa option for those looking for […]

The Cayman Islands Just Removed All Travel Restrictions

Planning a trip to the Cayman Islands? It just got a whole lot easier. The Cayman Islands has officially removed all of its travel restrictions, meaning no more testing, vaccination proof or registration of any kind. The new regulations mean […]

How to Move to Turks and Caicos, Explained

Academy to Honor Legendary Martinique Film Director

The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is honoring legendary film director Euzhan Palcy, a native of Martinique. At this November’s Governor’s Awards, the filmmaker will receive an honorary award, along with Michael J. Fox and Australian director […]

This is the Best New All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic

I’m taking an evening walk through a winding, palm-lined avenue. I walk by a cinema and a French brasserie, a luxury goods shop, a cigar and rum lounge and an artisanal coffee shop. Families and couples stroll by as a DJ […]

The 15 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean 2022

Being a boutique hotel isn’t just about size. Sure, the hotels on this list, all of which have 40 rooms or less, are not big. But boutique is about more than that. It’s about character, about personality; about identity. It […]

The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back

The Caribbean’s premier film festival has made its triumphant return to the island of St Barth. The beloved Saint Barth Film Festival “Cinema Caraibes” is back May 4-7, 2022. It’s the first time the event has been held since the […]

How to Stay in a “Castle” in Grenada

Villa vacations have surged amid the pandemic, with more and more travelers seeking the space, comfort and seclusion of a private villa. But one Grenada hotel is looking to up the ante — with a castle. It’s called Azzurra Castle, […]

Caribbean Mourns Sir Sidney Poitier, a Son of The Bahamas

The Caribbean is mourning one of its shining lights, following the passing of legendary actor, director, humanitarian and ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier, who passed away this weekend at the age of 94. Poitier was a native of Cat Island in […]

The Bahamas’ Abaco Club Is Adding 36 New Villa Residences

The Abaco Club on Winding Bay in The Bahamas, one of the Caribbean’s most prominent golf resort communities, is expanding. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or […]

Planet Hollywood Opens First All-Inclusive in Cancun

Planet Hollywood has officially opened its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the wider Caribbean with the debut o the new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun. The property is set in increasingly popular Costa Mujeres, a destination often dubbed the “New Cancun,” […]

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