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There’s a Cool, Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Barbados You Can Book With Marriott Bonvoy Points

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There’s a certain kind of Caribbean traveler who doesn’t want the bracelet, the buffet line, or the feeling of being processed. They want something quieter. Something social without being loud. Something that feels chosen. On Barbados’ Platinum Coast, The House Barbados has long occupied that narrow, desirable lane — a small, adults-only hideaway that feels […]

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10 Historic Hotels to Visit in the Caribbean

Sun, sea and sand aren’t the only things you can enjoy on a Caribbean vacation. Beyond the beach lie remnants of a bygone era that remind us of where we’ve come from as a region, and even today influence where we’re going. But you don’t have to visit a fort or museum to get in […]

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“Carnival Journeys” Cruise Program Is Expanding

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Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Carnival Journeys “enrichment” cruise series with a host of new 12- to 14-day voyages departing from homeports along the East and West Coasts and the Gulf of Mexico in 2018 and 2019. The new voyages are in addition to a number of previously announced nine- to 15-day Carnival Journeys cruises departing […]

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LIAT Cutting Guadeloupe-Dominica Flights

Regional Caribbean carrier LIAT has canceled its thrice-weekly service between Guadeloupe’s Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport and Dominica’s Douglas Charles Airport. The move, which will take effect March 1, is the result of what LIAT called the need to “stabilize the airline’s flight schedule and network.” Dominica still has 35 weekly flights from LIAT conecting to […]


“Carnival Journeys” Cruise Program Is Expanding

When it comes to an adults-only retreat in the Caribbean, there’s often nothing better than a well-designed small hotel. Boutique properties just offer that extra degree of romance, that added level of intimacy. Because when you’re looking for a romantic getaway, it’s all about finding the perfect combination of tranquility, exclusivity and passion. So if […]

Dominica’s Silver Beach Project to Join Autograph Collection

Dominica’s Silver Beach Resort and Spa project will be part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. The in-development 200-room luxury resort at Picard Beach in Dominica is being designed by Arkiplan International, who designed Dubai’s One & Only The Palm resort. “We believe that Dominica has so much to offer,” said Bojan Kumer, Marriott’s Director for […]

The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Stays for 2017

It’s been five years since we first launched CJ’s annual Cool List of the Caribbean’s coolest hotels, and so much has changed in Caribbean hospitality. In our opinion, the region’s hotel offering has never been better, with a marvelous mix of top-flight luxury hotels, style-centric boutiques and everything in between. So where do CJ’s experts suggest […]

The 5 Best Dominica Resorts

Dominica isn’t the easiest of Caribbean destinations to get to (most travelers will have to connect through Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico or St. Maarten) but the 289-square-mile island rewards travelers who make the effort with primordial beauty and stunning natural wonders. Hike or bike the rugged rainforest terrain; snorkel and dive; or simply stand and gawk […]

25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017

Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; it’s about finding your new Caribbean. And this year we’ve gone even deeper, highlighting not […]

The Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

We love a lazy beach day as much as anyone else but we also recognize that there’s so much more to do in our favorite part of the world than just soaking up the sun and sipping a rummy cocktail. So if you’re looking to tear yourself away from the shore and go in search of some […]

Best Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean: Readers’ Choice Awards 2016

Thousands of Caribbean Journal readers have spoken, and the Caribbean has a new top boutique hotel. Anguilla’s Frangipani Beach Resort has won our 2016 Readers’ Choice Award as the Best Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean. The 19-room hotel (along with a separate four-bedroom villa) is set on famous Meads Bay beach in the southwestern corner […]

Princess Cruises Launching New Caribbean Voyages

For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will offer Summer Caribbean cruises including Panama Canal transits in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full summer season of voyages ranging from seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean to a 20-day Caribbean and Panama Canal Explorer. All summer Caribbean cruises are open […]