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These 10 Caribbean Islands Are Small, Quietly Cool, and Full of Personality

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Riding a flats boat through the mangroves, the engine cut low, water so clear you can see the bottom slide past. Walking a beach long enough that the footprints behind you disappear before you reach the next bend. Standing at the edge of a dock while a resident grouper circles below, close enough that you […]

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5 Tiny Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit Right Now

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There’s a particular delight in finding the perfect beach town in the Caribbean, a place that manages to marry a pristine stretch of sand with a walkable, energetic, culture-filled mini-destination.  While great beach towns (and beach cities) abound in the Caribbean, from legendary spots like Grand Case, Saint Martin to surf hotspots like Cabarete, it’s […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Gardens of Guadeloupe

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Alison Dymott, who sent in this lovely shot from the Botanical Gardens in Deshaies, Guadeloupe. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — […]

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How to Fly to Martinique for $79

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It’s never been easier to get to the French Caribbean – and it’s never been cheaper, either. And right now, you can fly to the island of Martinique, one of the most exotic and fascinating destinations in the Caribbean, for one-way fares starting at $79. It’s part of low-cost European carrier Norwegian’s “Get French Kissed […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Gardens of Guadeloupe

For some, the ultimate retirement in the islands is in a far-off place with just palm trees, sand and water. But for others, it’s about finding a community. But the Caribbean makes it possible to find both: the bucolic, idyllic beach you want, with a built-in community. That’s where the Caribbean’s beach towns come in. Now, […]

Why This Tiny Caribbean Fishing Village Is Your Next Culinary Destination

Above: Deshaies, Guadeloupe (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell DESHAIES — Just before noon on a recent trip to Guadeloupe’s Island of Basse-Terre, I saw a rooster walking into a church. At first glance, it seemed the most exciting thing to happen all day — he was clearly heading to confession for failing to […]

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