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Rum Journal: An Endless Punch From St Croix’s Cruzan Rum
Above: St Croix CRUZAN RUM’S message is simple: Don’t Hurry. It’s a philosophy we rather like here at Rum Journal. And Cruzan’s message fits nicely with the laid-back island of St Croix where it’s been distilled since the late 18th […]
US Virgin Islands Governor Proposes Modifications to Cruzan Rum Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has submitted to the Legislature modifications to the agreement between the government of the Virgin Islands and Cruzan, VIRIL, Ltd, the St Croix producer of Cruzan Rum and […]
Rum Journal: Cruzan Single Barrel, the Essence of St Croix
St Croix changes as you drive along its green curves, beaches giving way to lush hills and farmland and ocean cliffs. It’s an island that rewards those who dig deeper, whether you’re walking the old alleys of Christiansted or bowing […]
Rum Journal: Cruzan’s New Distiller’s Collection Rums From St Croix
Above: The new Distiller’s Collection of aged rums from Cruzan in St Croix includes the Estate Diamond Light and Dark rums, as well as the legacy Single Barrel luxury aged rum. By Robert Burr Rum Journal Special Contributor Master Distiller […]
These Are Your Caribbean Super Bowl Rum Cocktails
How to celebrate the big game By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Superbowl Sunday’s almost here, and St. Thomas’ Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is celebrating the 50th installment of the football competition with not one but two limited-edition cocktails. Both […]
Rum Journal: A Flavored Rum That’s Perfect for a Summer Afternoon
We’ll be frank. When it comes to rums from Cruzan, we’re partial to Cruzan Single Barrel. It’s a delicate, robust rum that’s always among the region’s best. But Cruzan has long carved a sizable niche with its flavored rums, the […]
How You Can Go on a Rum Cruise Around the Caribbean
The Rum Renaissance Caribbean Rum Cruise set for November 15 sailing By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the dream for any rum lover: cruising around the Caribbean, visiting rum distilleries and sipping aged spirits. But it’s not a dream, thanks […]
Running (Then Rumming) in St Thomas
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Visiting St Thomas? Don’t rush through it. Run through it instead, on one of Active Island Tour’s hour-long tours. Guides lead groups of runners (and power walkers) on roughly hour-long tours of Charlotte Amalie […]
Rum Journal: The Mango Maniac
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We don’t mind admitting that we’re just a little bit obsessed with mangoes: The firm-yet-yielding sunshine yellow flesh; the distinctively sweet aroma; the flavor that says “Caribbean” with every mouthful … Which is why […]
Rum Journal: Voodoo Juice From St Thomas’ Bolongo Bay Resort
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The folks at St Thomas’ Bolongo Bay tell us that this potent punch is best enjoyed at Iggies Beach bar, the popular drinkery at the USVI all-inclusive resort. But since it includes (count ‘em) […]
Rum Journal: A Reef Rum Punch From St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We can’t guarantee that – to borrow a phrase from Madonna – you’ll feel “like a virgin” after this cocktail. But you will feel in a Virgin Islands state of mind after a few […]
11 Rum Cocktails For St Patrick’s Day
Whether you’re in Dublin or Dominica, St Patrick’s Day is always a lot of fun. And since it will be effectively celebrated this weekend, we thought we’d offer some help, with a list of 11 great cocktails perfect for a […]
Rum Journal: A Haven for Rum (and Cigars) in the Bahamas
Above: a roller at Graycliff (All photos by CJ) This edition of Rum Journal heads to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, for a voyage deep into the world of rum and cigars — two pleasures that frequently go hand in […]
US Virgin Islands Governor Hails Passage of Changes to Cruzan Agreement
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh at a prayer concert last week (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh is praising the passage of amendments to the territory’s operating agreement with the company […]
US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Delegates Seek to Extend Rum Cover Over
Above: USVI Delegate Donna Christesen and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen has introduced legislation to extend the rum cover over for two years from $10.50 per […]
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 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now
St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of […]
Why Bikinis is the Best Beach Bar on St John
“My employees even come here on their days off,” says owner Sybille Sorrentino. Such is the pull, the sheer magnetism of Honeymoon Beach in St John, the home of the beloved Bikinis on the Beach Bar and Grill. It’s the […]
This Year’s St John Celebration Is Going Virtual
The 66th annual St. John Celebration is going virtual, with plans for a “pop-up” virtual festival, running from June 27 to July 4. U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions […]
From Antigua to Jamaica, 10 Caribbean Vistas to Dream About
Most Caribbean hotels tend to sit on flat stretches of shoreline, but anyone who has spent time driving around the islands can tell you that most fall somewhere in the range of hilly to downright mountainous. Volcanic eruptions thrust many […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean
The Caribbean culinary scene has never been stronger. And much has changed since we first launched the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean back in 2013. Now, six years later, the world has begun to notice the gastronomic power of […]
Five Fun Things to Do in St. Thomas
St. Thomas combines Caribbean charm and a cosmopolitan vibe reflective of its Dutch, Danish, British, French and Spanish history. And although the region’s most popular cruise destination is synonymous with duty-free shopping and alluring beaches (of which it has both, […]
A New Way to Taste St Croix
Restaurant week set to begin By the Caribbean Journal staff The burgeoning culinary hub of St Croix has launched its upcoming Restaurant Week. St Croix’s restaurant week, dubbed Dine VI, is a 10-day “celebration of the cuisine, culture and community […]
Five Things To Do On a Rainy Day in the Caribbean
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor No need to let a little “liquid sunshine spoil” your fun when you’re in the Caribbean. Here are some indoor activities that will put the “yay” back in a rainy Caribbean day. Mix a […]
At the Caribbean’s Coldest Place, an Art Gallery Made of Ice
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for a different way to cool off in the Caribbean? If you’re in St. Thomas, consider taking a stroll through Magic Ice. Easy to find on Charlotte Amalie’s waterfront, it’s the world’s largest […]
Six Quick Caribbean Getaways
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean is so close to North America and yet, with connections, lengthy layovers and the almost inevitable flight delays, it can feel SO far away. However, if you live in the South, Northeast […]
The Caribbean’s Highest Cocktail
This isn’t the highest bar in the Caribbean. Or is it? As a standalone bar, i.e. unattached to a restaurant, it might be, at more than 2,100 feet above sea level. Sure, there’s the bar (attached to a restaurant) at […]
The Caribbean’s Best Mega Villas – 2014
THERE ARE villas and there are villas. These are the latter. We call them mega villas — the large properties with at least six bedrooms that aren’t just vacation homes —they’re vacation estates. These are properties of a different level, […]
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