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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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VIDEO: Hiking to Trafalgar Falls, Dominica

Why see one waterfall when you can see a pair of them? And we’ve brought the feeling of hiking to Dominica’s Trafalgar Falls right to you. So here’s the experience of reaching the stunning vistas of Trafalgar Falls, one of Dominica’s must-visit attractions.

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VIDEO: What It’s Like to Snorkel in Champagne in the Caribbean

It’s one of the wonders of the Caribbean — how subterranean volcanic activity creates the feeling of snorkeling in champagne in the waters off of the island’s southern coast. It’s called Champagne Reef, and it’s the most exciting dive site on an island full of tremendous diving and snorkeling. The “bubbly” is due to tiny […]

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VIDEO: Tibay Beach, Dominica

You might say the whole island of Dominica is a secret. But even for a place as mysterious and enchanting as the Nature Island, Tibay Beach is exotic. This is one of the two beaches that call the Secret Bay resort home, and it’s a wonderful, magical stretch of sand at the foot of the […]


VIDEO: What It’s Like to Snorkel in Champagne in the Caribbean

It’s not a secret: Dominica is one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. The Nature Island is home to volcanoes, boiling lakes, incredible hiking and, of course, waterfalls. It’s a very short trail walk to get to the Emerald Pool, which is named after its beautiful green surroundings, and it’s well worth the […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards - 2015

Last year, Caribbean Journal launched the first-ever Caribbean Travel Awards to honor the hotels, destinations and people who help make Caribbean travel better. And we’re doing it again this year, looking at the region both from the perspective of the people who travel to the Caribbean and the impact the tourism industry has on this […]

How Caribbean Countries Are Getting Creative About Conservation

Protecting our shared earth is everyone’s responsibility, but many of the Caribbean islands are at risk due to the threats of climate change and sea level rise. Determined to make a big conservation impact in the Eastern Caribbean, The Nature Conservancy launched a campaign contest with the goal of increasing the awareness and engagement necessary […]

How Caribbean Hotels Raised $51,000 For Dominica

A major relief drive By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s relief efforts from Tropical Storm Erika are getting a big boost from the Caribbean’s hotel sector. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association have led a fundraising drive called “Caribbean Hotels United for Dominica,” aimed at providing support for […]

Eastern Caribbean Leaders Meet in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Leaders from around the Eastern Caribbean met this week in Roseau for the 62nd meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Authority. The OECS were informed of “positive changes” projected for the sub-region’s states, according to OECS Director General Didacus Jules. Speaking on Wednesday, St Kitts and Nevis Prime […]

A New Way to Visit Dominica

By the Caribbean journal staff Dominica is open for business, and the island is now launching new promotions to draw visitors as it recovers from Tropical Storm Erika. The island has unveiled the new “Stay 3, Pay 2” package, an island-wide deal that includes 33 percent off of two days and a third extra day […]

VIDEO: Dominica’s Number One Beach

It’s an ethereal place, exotic and enchanting, a place that has an almost prehistoric kind of feel. This is Number One Beach in Dominica, a mysterious black-sand beach accessible only by a 15-minute, muddy, rough hike. But the hike rewards those who complete it. Dominica is full of places like this, ones frozen in time, […]

Hilton to Open Hotel in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica will soon get its first branded hotel. Hilton Worldwide announced this week that it would be adding the island’s Tranquility Beach Resort development to its Curio hotel collection. The new hotel, which will be called Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is slated to open in 2018. […]