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Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Falls Again

Caribbean hotel occupancy continues to struggle so far in 2016, according to the newest data from STR. The region’s hotels reported hotel occupancy of 64.7 percent in June, down 6.1 percent compared to June 2015. That was the single-largest decline […]

American Airlines’ Latin America, Caribbean Traffic Declined in 2015

American Airlines Group had a relatively strong year overall in 2015, with one glaring exception: Latin America and the Caribbean. The region was the airline’s weakest link in 2015, with a 2.8 percent drop in revenue passenger miles to the […]

Bermuda Tourism Down in 2015

Bermuda is seeing continued tourism struggles in 2015, according to the latest data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The island’s tourism arrivals are down 3.3 percent so far in the January-August period, according to the latest CTO data. A total […]

Falling in Love With a Villa in Jamaica

A perfect villa in Jamaica By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor “I think I’m in love with my masseuse.” It’s a bold declaration indeed, one rarely heard beyond the hushed, lemongrass-scented treatment rooms of a spa. And it’s a statement […]

Caribbean Home: A “House of Waterfalls” in Vieques

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Set atop a 300-foot mountain ridge, Casa Cascadas, or “house of waterfalls,” features views of both the ocean and surrounding landscape of Vieques Island. This two-story, eco-inspired property is characterized by its custom-sculpted waterfall, landscaped […]

Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall

Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. […]

Jamaica’s Prospects in 2015

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor AS we come to the end of 2014, it is traditional for us to think about what will happen in the New Year. Apart from tradition, however, the end of a year is always used […]

Can Haiti Close Its Tent Camps By 2015?

Above: a tent camp in Haiti following the earthquake(UN Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Can Haiti close its tent camps by next year? The International Organization for Migration says it’s possible. The number of people in Haiti displaced by […]

These are the New Caribbean Hotels for 2016

The new and soon-to-open hotels worth checking out this year By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We aren’t holding our breath for the opening of the Bahamas’ troubled Baha Mar project next year, but we are getting excited about the […]

Foundations for Prosperity in Jamaica

A new approach By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The World Bank recently released a paper called “Jamaica Economic Update Fall 2015”, in which it gave an update on the Jamaican economy and spoke to the necessity to achieve higher levels […]

New JW Marriott Coming to Mexico

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open the JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015. The 299-room luxury beachfront resort was designed by architect Jim Olson and Mexico […]

SLS Lux Baha Mar Names GM

Above: a rendering of the planned SLS Lux Baha Mar By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The SLS LUX Baha Mar hotel has announced the appointment of Xavier Moulin as General Manager and Julian Cable-Treadwell as Director of Sales & Marketing. […]

Foxwoods to Launch First Caribbean Casino

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, representing Foxwoods Resort Casino’s debut in the Caribbean, will have a soft opening later this fall in Puerto Rico, with a grand opening set for early 2022, said […]

From Turks and Caicos to Curaçao, 10 Beaches to Dream About

No matter where we are, the beach calls us. It’s what we think about in late afternoons in the office, in the cold winter, and particularly on Sunday mornings when we’re stuck at home. Because it’s better at the beach. […]

24 Movies That Will Take You to the Caribbean Right Now

When Hollywood goes looking for a location that oozes tropical romance, it often turns to the Caribbean, which has been starring in both independent and big-budget films since the 1930s. Conversely, a handful of films produced in the Caribbean have […]

On the Trail of James Bond in the Caribbean, From Jamaica to Nassau

Ever since Ursula Andress took her sensuous stroll out of the surf at Dunn’s River Falls in 1962’s Dr. No, there’s been a love affair between the James Bond movies and the Caribbean. And the sultry relationship continues right through […]

From The Bahamas to Antigua, the Caribbean’s Best Historic Hotels

The best hotels take you somewhere. They transport you, taking you to another plane, another dimension of comfort, serenity and experience. The best historic hotels take you to another time — by a carefully curated cocktail of history, luxury and authenticity. […]

Where to Stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor St Vincent and the Grenadines isn’t your typical Caribbean vacation destination. The lush, volcanic island of St Vincent is by far the largest land mass in this archipelago nation, yet may be the least visited […]

Rum Journal: A Conversation With Robert Burr

If you like rum, if you’ve found your way into the mysterious, wonderful world of rum, it’s likely you’ve come across the name Robert Burr. For years, Burr has been one of the world’s greatest champions of rum, spreading its […]

From Nassau, Bahamas to St Croix, 7 Places to Visit in October

The weather is starting to cool down, making one of our favorite times to visit the Caribbean even better. For much of the region, the fall is the nadir of the off season — but for die-hard Caribbean travelers, it means […]

7 Places to Visit in the Caribbean in August

We love the Caribbean all year round, but especially in summer. There’s something about those cool evening breezes, the afternoon ti’ punch on a hot afternoon, the joy of the uncrowded. Forget the Hamptons or Nantucket. The Caribbean is still […]

Cayman Islands Tourism Is Booming

By Alexander Britell It’s been a banner year so far for tourism in the Cayman Islands, and the destination is showing no signs of slowing down. Stayover visitors to the Cayman Islands totaled 209,143 arrivals in the first five months […]

Bill Clinton Is Spearheading a Big Caribbean Recovery Effort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Former United States President Bill Clinton’s Clinton Global Initiative has launched a major initiative aimed at spearheading recovery efforts in islands affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria last fall. The new Clinton Global Initiative […]

5 Tiny Caribbean Islands to Check Out Right now

There’s nothing like the feeling of discovery, of coming to a destination far off the beaten path, of finding a place for adventurous travelers. In the Caribbean, that often means the more remote islands, the harder-to-reach spots. But even these […]

The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018

The Caribbean is back and better than ever. That means it’s time to rediscover the region, returning to your favorite spots and exploring uncharted destinations. We’ve hand crafted an enticing mix of famous and off-the-radar destinations, giving you our favorite […]

Ocho Rios Jamaica — The Six Best Places to Stay

Ocho Rios has long been one of the best destinations in Jamaica for travelers willing to journey the extra mile, and that’s still the case today. Ocho Rios, which means “eight rivers” in Spanish, is a fascinating enclave of Jamaica […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean — 2017

Let’s get this out of the way. This list looks different than it otherwise might if a pair of unwelcome visitors named Irma and Maria hadn’t made their way through the Caribbean this fall. Indeed, the storm hit some of […]

Caribbean Hotels Seeing Holiday Booking Surge

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s looking to be a very Merry Christmas for the Caribbean. With a quick rebound from this fall’s hurricanes, the Caribbean’s hotel industry is reporting a surge in holiday bookings, according to the Caribbean Hotel […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua