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A Major New Caribbean Biodiversity Project
USAID launches initiative By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Agency for International Development and The Nature Conservancy have launched a major new project aimed at protecting critical marine ecosystems in the Caribbean. USAID launched the $12.5 million Caribbean Marine Biodiversity […]
In Florida, the Diversity of Caribbean Art
Above: “The Perfect Balance” by artist Elisa Lejuez By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In honor of the tenth anniversary of Caribbean-American heritage month, Miramar Cultural Center and Latin American Art Pavilion have collaborated to present an art exhibit called “Caribbean […]
Protecting Grenada’s Biodiversity
Above: Grenada (Photo: DG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government is leading an initiative to strengthen environmental protection for the country’s Key Biodiversity Areas, which include the Mount Hartman National Park and the Beausejour/Grenville Vale. The initiative is a […]
The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards
With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned. From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean. “This […]
Caribbean Week Is Coming Back to New York
The premier summer celebration of the world of the Caribbean is making its triumphant return to New York City this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week is making a comeback in June after not having […]
Why Marriott is Bullish on All-Inclusive
Consider Marriott among the entities that are most bullish on the all-inclusive space. Among its 30-plus brands and nearly 9,000 properties globally, nine of its brands here in 2024 – including the likes of The Luxury Collection, Delta Hotels and […]
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 […]
Jamaica Eyeing 4 Million Combined Visitors This Year
Jamaica is expecting to top 4 million combined visitors in 2023 — that is, putting together both air and cruise passenger arrivals. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is on pace to record 4.1 million visitors — a number he thinks is […]
Is This the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun?
Live Aqua Beach Beach Resort is arguably the best all-inclusive in Cancun, Mexico. Here’s why, from the sparkling rooms to the service to some very cool touches you won’t often find at Cancun-area resorts. For starters, the rooms: 371 newly-remodeled […]
Travelers Keep Flocking to the Turks and Caicos Islands
Grace Bay, Long Bay. The Shore Club, Da Conch Shack. Middle Caicos and Pine Cay. Beaches and mangroves, cliffsides and reefs. One of the Caribbean’s biggest post-pandemic success stories is hotter than ever, as the Turks and Caicos Islands continues […]
Puerto Rico’s Don Q Crowned World Champion at Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth
The single-best rum in the world is currently made in Puerto Rico. That was the final result of this year’s Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the sixth edition of the world’s most exclusive rum competition and festival. Puerto Rico’s Don […]
The Caribbean’s Greatest Food Hall Is in Barbados
Bake ’n shark, sailfish, roti, jerk, doubles, fresh pasta, tres leches. It’s a symphony of flavors, tastes and cuisines, all set a short stroll from the beach. This is the Worthing Square Food Garden in Barbados, and it’s the Caribbean’s […]
Why Real Estate Buyers Are Flocking to Eleuthera
There’s an abundance of investment opportunities that can be found on the Bahamas’ Out Islands, but some real estate agents said Eleuthera tops the list. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive […]
Iberia Is Adding More Flights to Puerto Rico This Winter
Spanish carrier Iberia is adding more flights to Puerto Rico for the upcoming winter season, tourism officials said this week. Beginning in November, Iberia will be operating a maximum of seven weekly flights between Madrid and Puerto Rico. In November, […]
The Caribbean’s Sea Turtle Summer Camp Is Back in Nevis
It’s the only program of its kind in the Caribbean: the popular Sea Turtle Summer Camp at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis. The annual celebration and educational week focuses critically endangered sea turtles in the Caribbean, in partnership with the […]
American Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to St Croix, USVI
The US Virgin Islands, which has been the hottest destination in the Caribbean over the last few years, is set for another tourism boost with new daily flights to the island of St Croix. American Airlines has announced plans to […]
Caribbean Airlines Adds Montego Bay Flights for Major Reggae Festival
Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest music festival is back again this year in July, and regional carrier Caribbean Airlines is planning a special push for the event. Caribbean Airlines will be adding more flights from Barbados and Trinidad to Montego Bay, Jamaica […]
In Grenada, a Different Kind of Caribbean Dive Festival
Grenada’s undersea world remains one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets: from its world-renowned Underwater Sculpture Park to a host of world-class diving and snorkeling sites, the Eastern Caribbean destination is a haven for enthusiasts. Grenada is also one of the […]
JetBlue Is Launching Two New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico
Since 2020, Puerto Rico has been one of the hottest destinations for new airlift in the Americas. And that trend is continuing, as visitors continue to flock to the island. New York City-based JetBlue has announced plans to add another […]
The Caribbean’s Best New Cocktail Bar Is in The Bahamas
Lisa carefully places tiny purple flowers on the top layer of ice in a Big Major Smash She slides over the drink, served with jeweled ice inside a pink porcelain pig, a new twist on’ iconic Goombay Smash cocktail. It […]
How Two Dutch Caribbean Islands Are Saving Coral Reefs
The Dutch Caribbean islands of Statia and Saba have launched a major new project to help endangered reefs. The new project, called “Healthy and Resilient Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Through Reforestation of St Eustatius and Saba,” will see the reforestation […]
St Kitts Is the New Epicenter of the Caribbean Farm-to-Table Movement
My spoon is a coconut shell. My bowl is a gourd. Lunch today is a soup of ground provisions, lentils and peas in a coconut milk broth, a vibrant taste of St Kitts. And it’s grown, prepared and served within […]
Another Reason to Visit Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week
There’s another great reason to visit the Caribbean’s hottest new culinary event: Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week. Elite Island Resorts is offering a $500 air credit for travelers visiting the destination for the event, valid for stays at the St […]
10 Barbados Resorts to Visit Now, From Boutiques to All-Inclusives
Simply put, Barbados is hot right now, emerging from the challenges of the pandemic with a new energy. Travelers continue to flock to the island, drawn to its rare blend of elegance, authenticity, culture and beauty. But choosing where to […]
A New Vision for the Impact of Caribbean Tourism
A leading Caribbean tourism official wants to see Caribbean nationals derive more benefits from the tourism industry, leading to greater “generational wealth” for residents of the region. Speaking at the first Global Tourism Resilience Conference, which was held in Kingston, Jamaica last […]
Bonaire Is the New Hotspot of the Dutch Caribbean
When Johnny and Therese Boer of the three-Michelin-star Die Librije opened a restaurant in Bonaire five years ago, it wasn’t just a massive moment for the Caribbean culinary scene. The opening of the Brass Boer was a nod to the […]
The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]
In Bonaire, A Major Step for Coral Reef Restoration
Bonaire was the Caribbean pioneer for coral reef restoration. And now the island is again at the forefront of the movement to plant new reefs. For the first time in history, three species of boulder coral have been outplanted back to Bonaire’s reefs: […]
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