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In The Bahamas, the Birthplace of the Goombay Smash
Like all of the greatest recipes, it’s a secret. And while the ubiquitous, yellow Goombay Smash has traveled the world as one of The Bahamas’ signature cocktails, there are none quite like this one. This is Miss Emily’s Blue Bee […]
VIDEO: How to Make a Goombay Smash
It’s one of the best cocktails in the Caribbean, and one of the most famous in the Bahamas: the delicious Goombay Smash, the yellow-tinted mix of rum, rum and more rum. (And some pineapple flavor, too). We traveled to the […]
Rum Journal: A Goombay Smash From the Abaco Beach Resort
IT’S ONE of the Bahamas’ classic cocktails (and a Rum Journal favourite): the Goombay Smash. This yellow-hued concoction will take you directly to the turquoise seas of the Bahamas, whether you’re on a Bahamian beach or somewhere in cold winter […]
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 […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Bucket-List Bahamas Retreat
If you’ve been to the waters of Exuma in The Bahamas, you know it’s about as close you can get to heaven on earth. There’s something otherworldly about the color of the water, a hue that’s been called everything from […]
9 Little Caribbean Islands For Your Next Vacation
They’re hard to get to and harder to leave, where you fall in love the moment you land (or step off the boat). We all dream about these tiny places scattered across the Caribbean, with few people, few hotels and […]
On Green Turtle Cay, Your Own Private Club in The Bahamas
“What’s the name of this bar?” “I don’t know, and I work here,” says Sheena Newbold, who is the heart and soul of the legendary bar at the Green Turtle Club on Abaco’s Green Turtle Cay. “Some people call it […]
There’s a New Rum Distillery in The Bahamas
It’s the home of some of the world’s most greatest cocktails, from the Bahama Mama to the Goombay Smash. And The Bahamas has been an epicenter for rum from the days of swashbuckling to the age of rum running to […]
In Nassau, The Bahamas, the Crossroads of Conch
The clack of dominoes; the knock of stringed shells; the cut of fresh Queen Conch. There’s a percussive ritual to Potters Cay, the historic fishing dock under the Paradise Island Bridge that just so happens to be the crossroads of […]
A Legendary Boutique Hotel in The Bahamas
It’s just you and the most beautiful pool in The Bahamas, sipping on a Goombay Smash, surrounded by the towering palm trees of the hills of Old Nassau. Dinner’s a few hours away, with a Chateaubriand on the outdoor menu, […]
The Bahamas’ Abaco Beach Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
Jimmy Buffett’s old boat is in town. It’s a crisp December afternoon in Abaco, and “Fore Aces” is in Boat Harbour, a 124-foot-long message that one of the most important marinas in The Bahamas is very much back. It’s not […]
From The Bahamas to St Thomas, the Caribbean’s Most Famous Cocktails
Some of the most famous cocktails in the world originated in the Caribbean, and while they come in a variety of tastes and traditions, they all share one common ingredient: rum. Here are some of our favorite Caribbean cocktails and […]
Why You Need to Visit Valentines Resort on Harbour Island
Dunmore Town is the first thing you see on the water taxi to Harbour Island, the colorful roofs and the old cottages, the greenery and the golf carts. It just might be the prettiest little town in the whole Caribbean, […]
15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Bimini
There aren’t many places like the tiny archipelago called Bimini in the Bahamas, a mystical corner of the Bahamas that has long been a draw for fishermen, sailors, divers and all those charmed by perfect turquoise waters (not to mention […]
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 […]
Finding the Beach Moment in Nassau
Above: Cable Beach (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell NASSAU — It was the same time each night. The waves would slow, and the sky would turn bright orange to the west. The beach, lively during the afternoon, would […]
The Caribbean’s Best Luxury Boutique Hotels — 2014
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Luxury isn’t always synonymous with large. At these 15 high-end Caribbean boutique hotels – none bigger than 50 rooms – plush amenities come in petite packages. Graycliff, Bahamas With its period furniture and plantation-era […]
6 Great Places for Happy Hour in Nassau
You might be looking for a place to unwind after a long day of work; you might be on a long vacation and want a new late-afternoon adventure. Either way, when it comes to Happy Hour, Nassau has you covered. […]
Five Great Hotel Bars in Nassau
With great hotels typically come great hotel bars. And Nassau has both in large quantities. What we love about hotel bars is that they are a great way to sample the experience at a number of different properties, even if […]
10 Rum Cocktails For National Rum Day
Today is National Rum Day in the United States — the kind of holiday that shouldn’t just be limited to America. So we thought we’d help make National Rum Day an International Rum Day, by offering a list of 10 terrific […]
Rum Journal: John Watling’s — a New Rum From the Bahamas
THE BAHAMAS was one of the centres of rum running during prohibition — and often a drinking destination in its own right during the same period. And rum has always been the most popular drink in the 700-island archipelago. But […]
The Caribbean’s Top 10 Hotel Bars – 2013
Above: Yara Bar at the Amanyara Turks and Caicos (Photo: Aman Resorts) WE KNOW the Caribbean has the world’s best beach bars, but it’s also home to some exceptional hotel bars — some are well-known, and others are well-kept secrets. […]
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