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The US Virgin Islands’ Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […]
Why Antigua and Barbuda Is the Caribbean’s Honeymoon Capital
There’s nothing like a Caribbean honeymoon: stunning beaches, days filled with a mix of relaxation and adventure, limitless natural beauty. But when it comes to choosing the right destination, the decision can often come down to the right hotel — usually […]
A Lovely Little Beach Hotel in St Croix
If a hotel owner wants to win my heart, definitely give me a room that comes with its own cat. Tommy the cat doesn’t actually belong to the Sand Castle on the Beach resort in St. Croix: he’s really a […]
The Caribbean’s Coolest Tiki Bar Is In St Croix
The Fog Cutter. The Hurricane. The Chief Lapu Lapu. The Mai Tai. These are some of the drinks that have defined the world of “tiki,” the colorful, cheerful, retro culture that for almost 100 years has paid tribute to a […]
Five Ways to Experience Grenada
Grenada is one of the most deliciously diverse destinations in the Caribbean, with the aroma of its native spices wafting through the air and redolent in the fresh local cuisine served everywhere from local roadside stands to the finest hotels. […]
This Costa Rica Villa Is Headed to Auction
By the Caribbean Journal staff A luxe villa in Costa Rica’s Los Sueños Resort & Marina is headed to auction, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 5,878-square-foot Casa Infinity, which was previously listed for sale at $4.95 million, will sell without […]
Baoase: The Luxury Resort That’s Curaçao’s Best-Kept Secret
Maybe you know the world of Caribbean hotels. Maybe you’ve visited the legendary places in the Caribbean: the Eden Rocks, the Round Hills, the Ocean Clubs of the world. Well, you may not know about this one. Tucked away on […]
The Top 10 Barbados Hotels
Barbados is famous not only for its flavorful local cuisine (fish cutter, anyone?), east-coast surf culture, and as the birthplace of rum; it also boasts some of the finest hotels in the region with an emphasis on elegance, grace and […]
The 25 Best All Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean for 2017
The definition of “all inclusive resorts” has been changing. What used to mean endless buffet lines and mass-produced travel kitsch is rapidly becoming something very different, both in response to changing tastes and the arrival of new kinds of travelers. […]
The Best Fish Shack in Barbados
Why Cuz’s Fish Shack is the Best Fish Shack in Barbados By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are only two choices. But you can’t make a bad one. That’s because, on Barbados, you won’t find a better fish or fish-and-cheese […]
In Jamaica, a Look at Modern Media
Exploring the media landscape Dr. Marcia Forbes CJ Contributor National Journalism Week The Press Association of Jamaica recently hosted a week of activities in celebration of Journalism Week. They invited me to make a presentation on ‘Modern Media: Competition and […]
How Do You Define Caribbean Luxury?
What does luxury mean in the Caribbean? Is it tranquility? Is it sheer beauty? Is it service? What does luxury mean in the new travel era? Is there such thing as “Caribbean” luxury? To find out, we talked to some of […]
What’s Next for Caribbean Cable?
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Shocked by Sinclair I was shocked at Gary Sinclair’s seeming honesty and openness as he responded to Journalist Dionne Jackson Miller’s probing questions about cable TV and copyright infringements. Sinclair is the head honcho […]
Rum Journal: In Trinidad and Tobago, the Art of the Rum Shop
By Jamie Gangoo Rum Journal Contributor Rum shops have offered a lot — a haven for the broken-hearted, a podium for aspiring leaders, and a round table for discussions on current affairs and bacchanals (i.e. gossip). They are the place […]
Jamaica Defence Force Spots Debris From Private Plane Crash
Above: what is believed to be wreckage from the crash (Photo: JDF) By the Caribbean Journal staff A Jamaica Defence Force search and rescue team has spotted and photographed what is believed to be debris from Friday’s small plane crash […]
How Caribbean Media Content Is Being Disrupted By Digital
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor What is Content? The much maligned but highly useful Wikipedia defines content creation as: “the contribution of information to any media and most especially to digital media for an end-user/audience….” Today, content comes in […]
Boat Carrying Migrants From Jamaica, Haiti Capsizes Near Miami
Above: a US Coast Guard cutter in Miami By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — A boat carrying migrants from Haiti and Jamaica capsized off the coast of Miami early Wednesday morning, killing at least four people, according to the […]
The Caribbean’s Best Resorts With Everything Included
CHOOSING THE Caribbean’s best all inclusive resorts is a bit like choosing a list of its best restaurants — it simply begs for a definition. And the definition of “all-inclusive” has changed a lot over the years. All-inclusive properties have […]
Bahamas, US, Cruise Lines Conclude “Black Swan” Exercise in Freeport
Above: members of the Bahamas government, cruise lines and the US Coast Guard (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian government recently concluded a joint “Black Swan” exercise with members of the United States Coast Guard and the […]
Haiti: US Coast Guard Repatriates 14 Migrants to Cap Haitien
Above: the USCGC Bear (Photo: USCG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Coast Guard Cutter Bear repatriated 14 migrants from Haiti to Cap Haitien this week, the government announced in a release. The Coast Guard Sector Miami received […]
United States Coast Guard Returns 46 Cuban Migrants to Cuba
Above: the United States Coast Guard Cutter Kodiak Island (Photo: USCG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The crew of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Kodiak Island repatriated 46 Cuban migrants to Cuba on sunday, the Coast Guard announced in […]
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