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Wimco Villas Is Expanding Its Special Reserve Collection in St Barth
The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back
The Caribbean’s premier film festival has made its triumphant return to the island of St Barth. The beloved Saint Barth Film Festival “Cinema Caraibes” is back May 4-7, 2022. It’s the first time the event has been held since the …
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Is Coming to St Barth
One of the world’s most renowned French restaurants is finally making its way to the island of St Barth. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, the namesake eatery of the late chef who earned more Michelin stars than any other chef, will …
In St Barth, the Art of the Perfect Villa
Marco has just brought the morning croissants and the espresso has heated up and the streets of Gustavia are still silent on a Sunday. It might even be the hour of the decollage, occasion for the French West Indies’ centuries-old …
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Why the Caribbean’s Top Rum Makers Are Coming to St Barth
A group of the most legendary rum makers in the Caribbean is heading to St Barth in November for the Caribbean’s ultimate rum experience. This year’s Caribbean Rum Awards and St Barth Rum Festival will gather a who’s who of …
The 2020 Caribbean Rum Awards Are Set for November in St Barth
The Caribbean’s ultimate rum experience is returning this Nov. 10-15, 2020 in St Barth. The 2020 edition of Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Rum Awards and the St Barth Rum Festival, a week-long celebration of the Caribbean’s finest rum, will return to …
St Barth’s Hotel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf to Reopen in October
St Barth’s newest hotel is reopening in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Hotel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, a dramatic transformation of one of St Barth’s legendary hotels, is set to relaunch on Oct. 15. The Gustavia-area hotel, the first …
The Ultimate Foodie Getaway to St Barth
The greatest food in the world and the greatest rum in the world, all one one island for one week. That’s the case each November when the Caribbean Rum Awards and the St Barth Gourmet Festival come together for a …
Rum Journal: The Best Rums of 2019
In 2012, Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal first launched the Rum Awards — a unique celebration of the best rums of the year. And after seven previous incarnations, the annual Rum Awards morphed into a full-fledged rum event in St Barth, …
A Leading Caribbean Luxury Hotel Is Back in St Barth
One of the leading luxury hotels in the Caribbean region is back. The legendary Eden Rock St Barths, set on St Barth’s famous St Jean beach, officially relaunched at the end of last month. The celebrated hotel, which first debuted …
Speightstown, a Must-Visit Caribbean Beach Town in Barbados
By Alexander Britell Everybody knows Margaret. Whether you’re at Saint Peter’s Bay to the south or the Fisherman’s Pub, her name immediately conjures a smiling thought of the best fish cakes in Barbados. Most nights each week, Margaret (or her …
In St Barth, a Caribbean Classic Reborn
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of St Barth’s venerable hotels is making its long-awaited return for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf, the reimagining of St Barth’s historic Carl Gustaf hotel, …
The Caribbean’s Best Film Festival Is In St Barth
By Alexander Britell The Caribbean’s best film fete is returning to the French Caribbean this year for what will be the 24th edition of the St Barth Film Festival. This year’s festival, which focuses on Caribbean and international film, will …
St Barth’s Barriere Le Carl Gustaf to Open in 2019
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s Hotel Barriere Carl Gustaf is planning to make its debut in 2019, according to Tourisme de St Barth. The property, which is the first by the Barriere group in the Caribbean, had initially …
Island Hopping to a Jimmy Buffett Concert
By the Caribbean Journal staff It isn’t often that Jimmy Buffett plays a concert in the Caribbean — much less a free one. But that’s exactly what happened this week, when Buffett, a longtime friend of St Barth, came to …
St Barth Begins Repairs, Recovery After Irma
The island of St Barth was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, but recovery efforts are now underway. While the island endured “substantial damage” resulting from the then-Category-5 hurricane, there were no deaths on the island, officials told Caribbean Journal. Repairs …
The Best Caribbean Cruise Ports For Shopping
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The best Caribbean ports don’t just give you a sample of the culture of the larger destination, they also provide worthy “shopportunities” at every price point. So if you want a tangible reminder of …
La Cantina, the Happy Hour Spot in Gustavia
It’s just before sunset in Gustavia; the sky is orange and the boats are bobbing. And if you’re looking for a happy hour, this is the place: La Cantina. This is another side of St. Barth, particularly downtown: a funky, …
VIDEO: 12 Seconds on the Harbor in Gustavia, St Barth
It’s just about the perfect Caribbean island — the tony, chic oasis called St Barth. And while it’s also the priciest isle in the West Indies, that doesn’t mean you can’t get there right now. Here’s a quick trip to …
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