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Jennifer Hudson, Common to Headline Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest
Above: Jennifer Hudson By Dana Niland This year’s Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica ill feature Grammy award-winning R&B singer Jennifer Hudson and American rappers Common and Rick Ross. The trio join a growing list of US-based singers who have headlined the […]
In St Thomas, Finding the Cure for the Common Souvenir
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor My expectations were low. CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Our cruise had just docked at the port in St Thomas, where store after store proffered the usual: tie-dye T-shirts, gauzy sun-dresses, and duty-free designer-branded bling. There’s […]
Green Caribbean: It’s Not Sustainability — It’s Common Sense
By Denaye Hinds CJ Contributor OVER THE YEARS, we have heard words and phrases like eco-friendly, green, eco-conscious, eco-lodge, go-green, greening our bottom line, conserving, preserving, sustaining. All of these relate to the act of considering the environment, being more […]
Kirani James Named Commonwealth Male Athlete of the Year
Above: Kirani James during his homecoming from the Olympics in September By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian sprinting superstar Kirani James has been named the Commonwealth Male Athlete of the Year, following a ceremony this week in Trinidad and Tobago. […]
OECS Endorses Common Tourism Policy
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The heads of government of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States endorsed a common tourism policy at the recent 54th Meeting of the OECS Authority. The policy will serve as a […]
Bahamas’ Turnquest to Commonwealth: Help Small Democracies in Crime Fight
Above: Bahamas Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna) Bahamian Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest called for the world’s larger democracies to help island democracies like the Bahamas in the battle against piracy, illegal drug trafficking and […]
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From a St Regis to a JW Marriott, AB Living Keeps Growing Its Mexican Caribbean Pipeline
Developer AB Living debuted its new SHA Mexico project in January, a new kind of hybrid wellness clinic and resort. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the company, which continues to develop new properties in the Mexican […]
In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier
My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]
The Bahamas’ Cove Eleuthera Resort Has a New Culinary Team
One of Eleuthera’s top resorts has named a new culinary team: the South African husband-and-wife duo of Bryan and Louise English. Bryan English served most recently as executive chef at the One&Only Rwanda; Louise’s career includes stops at the Mia […]
New Caribbean Ferry to Connect Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad
A landmark new ferry service connecting three Caribbean destinations is anticipate to launch service in the next few months, according to Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali. The ferry, the product of a partnership between Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados, will […]
Your Own Little Beach Bar in Aruba
A bucket of Brights, a few chairs and the perfect beach afternoon. At Aruba’s Surfside Beach Bar, the formula is simple and flawless. If you’ve been to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, you know the island does not lack […]
Rum Journal: A New Kind of Rum from the Dominican Republic
The rum world is changing rapidly. As the category continues to premiumize, producers are relentlessly searching for new ways to cultivate interesting expressions. From special-cask finishes to single-origin rums, there are countless ways to create a unique sugarcane spirit. That […]
Yes, You Can Stay at an All-Inclusive Resort in St Thomas, USVI
The Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas may be the most popular all-inclusive resort you’ve never heard of. It’s not that the resort itself isn’t well-known: this family-run and managed, beach resort has been in business since 1974. But […]
The 15 Best Spa Resorts in the Caribbean
Resort spas have become almost as common as fitness centers on amenity lists, but while it’s simple enough to carve out some space for a few treatment rooms, there are some spas that offer a true “experience” to go along […]
This Turks and Caicos Hotel Just Reopened After an Upgrade
Turks and Caicos’ The Somerset on Grace Bay hotel has officially reopened for the season, following property-wide upgrade project. The 53-villa resort just completed a “refresh” including upgrades or total refurbishments to many of the rooms, including new state-of-the-art kitchen […]
Riu Just Relaunched This Cancun All-Inclusive Resort
Riu Hotels and Resorts has relaunched one of its top all-inclusive resorts after what the company called a “complete refurbishment.” The Riu Caribe has reopened after several months of renovations, one that included new looks for the common areas, restaurants […]
The Best New Resorts in Cancun, from Luxe Retreats to All-Inclusives
In many destinations it’s a big deal when one new hotel opens; in Cancun, it’s not uncommon to see up to a dozen resorts opening their doors each year — and that’s not even counting the rest of the Riviera […]
How to Move (Or Buy a Vacation Home) in Belize
While island life might lack certain utilities and services that busy, urban hubs are equipped for, the best islands to move to are the ones that offer the best of both worlds: seclusion with the option to turn it off […]
This Turks and Caicos Resort Just Opened a New “Ocean Pool”
Turks and Caicos’ Wymara Resort + Villas has debuted what the property is calling the Caribbean’s first-ever “in-ocean” pool. The natural swimming pool, which gets replenished with fresh seawater, is the brainchild of owner Bruce Maclaren. The 130-foot-long, 30-foot-wide, 3,900-square-foot […]
The Bahamas Celebrates 50 Years of Independence
A half century ago, the Union Jack was lowered at Nassau’s Clifford Park, replaced by the Aquamarine, Gold and Black flag, signaling the birth of a new nation: the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. And this week, The Bahamas triumphantly celebrated […]
Jamaica, The Bahamas Plan Deeper Tourism Collaboration
A new alliance is being forged between two of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations in a drive to develop a cooperative approach to air travel and grow regional tourism. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett held talks with Bahamas Deputy Prime […]
In Saint Lucia, a Legend of Caribbean Hospitality
Saint Lucian hotelier Joyce Destang began her professional career as a teacher, but it was investing in real estate that gave her the knowledge and confidence to purchase the hotel that launched her on the path to becoming one of […]
Has the Pandemic Impacted Travel Advisors’ Fees?
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Travel Advisor The pandemic forced a lot of travel advisors to restructure their business models or strategies, but is charging or not charging fees one those practices that had to be amended? Many […]
Palladium Completes Renovation of Jamaica All-Inclusive Resort
Palladium Hotel Group has completed the renovation of its Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa in Montego Bay. The all-inclusive resort has seen the refurbishment of common areas and 537 hotel rooms, including 48 suites of two newly-created categories. Those […]
Wyndham Alltra to Open First Dominican Republic All-Inclusive
The new Wyndham Alltra brand is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Wyndham Alltra Samana will be opening its doors in the third quarter of this year, managed by Playa Hotels […]
Learning to Love Sharks on Bimini in the Bahamas
Few species have as fearsome a reputation as sharks. But there’s far more to the story. Yes, a few shark species have a deserved reputation as ferocious hunters, but unless you’re a fish or a seal, your odds of ending […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Sanctuary in Martinique
You’re sitting in your own private plunge pool, gazing out a green-hill-lined lagoon, sipping on a ti’ punch. It’s the ultimate French Caribbean afternoon. That’s just another day at one of our favorite places to stay in the French Caribbean: […]
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