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Playa: All-Inclusive Market Shifting Toward Luxury

Fernando Mulet joined Playa Resorts in 2006. Through his nearly two decades guiding the now publicly-traded, heavy-hitter in the all-inclusive space, he’s seen an evolution. What once was an industry dominated by Spanish family-owned hotel companies has diversified with an […]

Turks and Caicos Real Estate “Fundamentally Shifting Back” to Condos

Home to Grace Bay Beach, one of the best beaches in the world – Turks and Caicos has long been a favorite for global tourists and, more importantly, home buyers. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

USVI Eyes “Rush” of International Travelers Following Lifting of CDC Rule

The United States Virgin Islands is expecting a “rush” of international travelers following the CDC’s recent decision to lift its inbound testing rules. The change means international travelers flying into the United States no longer have to provide a negative […]

St Kitts and Nevis Lifting UK Travel Ban

St Kitts and Nevis is set to lift its ban on travel from the United Kingdom. The ban on incoming travelers from the United Kingdom will be lifted on Sept. 1. The country had imposed the UK ban on July […]

Norwegian Escape Shifting Caribbean Itineraries

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Escape will be shifting its Eastern Caribbean itineraries to the Western Caribbean for the remainder of 2017, Norwegian Cruise Line announced. The changes come after the passage of Hurricane Maria and Irma impacted destinations […]

LVMH Shifting Production of 10 Cane Rum From Trinidad to Barbados

Above: 10 Cane By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury giant LVMH is shifting the production of its flagship rum brand 10 Cane from Trinidad to Barbados. The Paris-based firm announced that it would be blending and bottling 10 Cane at […]

Dominican Republic in Process of “Shifting” Its Economic Model

Above: President Leonel Fernandez at the French-Dominican Business Forum (Photo: CIG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic is in the process of shifting its economic model from one that is labour-intensive to one that is capital intensive, according […]

Journeying to Charlie’s, the Oldest Bar in Aruba

The oldest bar in Aruba still draws a big crowd almost any time it’s open, even if these days tourists tend to outnumber oil workers elbowing their way into Charlie’s Bar for a cold beer or rum drink. Arriving on […]

In Montego Bay, the Caribbean’s Best Villa Resort Is Getting a New Look

You wake up to a freshly-prepared breakfast of ackee and salftish, fried dumplings and fresh papaya juice. Then it’s time for a choice: a day at the pool, gazing out at the sea; or perhaps a wellness journey. Your butler […]

Alain Ducasse Restaurant to Headline New Caribbean Resort Project

Legendary Chef Alain Ducasse will be opening his only Caribbean restaurant at a new resort currently in development in St Maarten, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal […]

Rum Journal: The Newest Papa’s Pilar Has a Surfing Story

It began with an adventurer. Papa’s Pilar, the rum brand part owned by the Hemingway Estate and crafted in a spirit of adventure, gets its name from Ernest Hemingway, the great American novelist, explorer and champion of adventure. It’s a […]

The Radisson Blu Aruba Resort Has a New General Manager

The Radisson Blu Aruba has a new general manager — and it’s a familiar face. The property has announced the return of Luigi Wix as its general manager; Six served as the pre-opening and opening general manager for the resort, […]

The Bahamas Just Named NBA Star Buddy Hield a Sports Ambassador

NBA star and Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield has been appointed an Ambassador-at-Large for Sports and Cultural Advancement for The Bahamas. Hield was presented credentials during a ceremony this week by Prime Minister Philip Davis at the Office of the […]

How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination

Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find a different one, this […]

Eleuthera Real Estate Is Heating Up

On the heels of a new year, the Bahamian island of Eleuthera is one to keep an eye on that offers seamless access as well as a growing real estate landscape. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two […]

Why This Caribbean All-Inclusive Is the Ultimate Adventure Resort

It’s the most sought-after all-inclusive resort in Panama: Los Establos Boutique Resort, the sister resort to Antigua’s legendary Hammock Cove resort. But there’s more to the story: the 16-room-and-suite property, set on a working coffee plantation in the mountains of […]

Kenny Chesney Has a New Rum From the US Virgin Islands

There has been perhaps no greater ambassador for the Virgin Islands in recent memory than Kenny Chesney, the legendary country music artist who fell in love with that corner of the Caribbean and has made it a centerpiece of his […]

How to Move to Barbados, Explained

While much of the real estate interest since the pandemic has focused on northern-area Caribbean destinations like The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, another island to the south has been seeing strong interest: Barbados, an island with […]

The 10 Best Family Resorts in Punta Cana

Keeping children of every age entertained may be one of the biggest challenges to crafting a great family vacation, but these 10 resorts in Punta Cana give parents an edge by offering a wide variety of kid-friendly amenities and activities, […]

Celebrity Cruises Is Adding Two New Destinations in The Bahamas

Celebrity Cruises is planning a “revamped” Caribbean program next summer, one that will for the first time include stops at sister brand Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay destination in The Bahamas, along with the tiny island of Bimini. The […]

In Puerto Rico, the Flights Keep Coming

Puerto Rico has been one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean since the summer of 2020, when the island capitalized on its lack of a passport requirement to spur a new era of tourism. That trend has shown no […]

From Jamaica to Cancun, All-Inclusive Resorts Are Hotter Than Ever

For decades, all-inclusive resorts were a bit of a polarizing proposition: some travelers adored the comfort and convenience, preferring to spend their vacations in all-inclusive sanctuary at the resort. Others felt like they wanted to explore the destination more, to […]

The WNBA’s Next Big Star Is From St Thomas, USVI

The WNBA’s next big star is from the United States Virgin Islands. Aliyah Boston, an All-American forward for the University of South Carolina, was selected first overall in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Boston’s accolades last year included […]

In St Kitts and Nevis, the Ultimate Caribbean Swimming Event

It’s been more than two decades since the Caribbean’s ultimate swimming event first kicked off — and now the Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim is back again. The 2.5-mile ocean crossing sees competitors swim across the “narrows” between St […]

In Panama, a Secret Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort

Discovering a lost waterfall. Watching sunrise on a volcano. Ziplining through the rainforest. White water rafting. An exploration of artisanal coffee-making. They’re not the sort of inclusions you typically find at a Caribbean all-inclusive resort. But this isn’t your typical […]

Bonaire Tourism “Has Recovered” From the Pandemic

Bonaire has officially completed its “recovery” from the pandemic, finishing off a stellar 2022 with more visitors than in 2019. The Dutch Caribbean hotspot reported an increase of 12,394 visitors over 2019, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. In fact, December 2022 was […]

How to Move to Aruba, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has never been hotter, buoyed by a pandemic-era boom that filled its hotels to capacity and put a new travel spotlight on the destination. It seems like new flights routes launch just about every week to the island, […]

In Antigua and Barbuda, a Must-Visit Caribbean Event for Foodies