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From St Martin to Aruba, the Caribbean’s Hippest Beaches

 They’re party beaches. They’re cool beaches. They’re sexy beaches.  Some beaches just have that certain extra level of hip, whether it’s the nightlife, the food, the lounging or the crowd. It all adds up to make a stretch of sand …

The Top 20 Islands to Live on in the Caribbean

 We all dream of living in the Caribbean. We all think about waking up to the ocean, being in touch with the natural environment, of connecting with the region’s vibrant culture. Everybody dreams of doing it — but some actually …

Rum Journal: A Great New Bar on Harbour Island

 It’s the first thing you see — the thing your eyes are drawn to — when you walk to the start of the ferry dock on Harbour Island in The Bahamas, a warm white-and-blue sign that says “Harbour Bar.” But …

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 By Alexander Britell NEW YORK — Caribbean tourism has a new pace-setter. The Bahamas reported a whopping 18 percent surge in stopover visitors in the first quarter of 2018, the fastest rate of growth in the region. That was announced …

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas’ Harbour Island is getting a major new hospitality project. Bahamian officials have signed a Heads of Agreement with 4M Harbour Island Limited for the redevelopment of the Harbour Island Marina into a “world-class …

caribbean beaches

 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 …

 By the Caribbean Journal staff This year’s St Lucia Food and Rum Festival will include a major new expansion: Caribbean Journal’s first-ever Caribbean Rum Awards, a celebration of the best of rum-making from around the region and the world. The …

FREDERIKSTED

 By Alexander Britell Something is happening in Frederiksted. This historic town on the western edge of the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has long lived in the shadow of its bigger, more famous twin, Christiansted, on …

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 This year was not without its challenges in the Caribbean. But in the face of overwhelming adversity, the Caribbean showed its toughness and resilience. It’s something that’s eminently clear, as hard-hit islands quickly recover, with most already welcoming back travelers, …

 By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s something too many travelers take for granted. But for many disabled travelers in the Caribbean, getting to the beach is seldom easy. But now one of the Caribbean’s greatest beaches is now accessible, thanks …

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Margarita Rogers, who sent in this beautiful shot of Harbour Island in the Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to …

 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s still one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean — the endlessly charming, tucked-away Harbour Island off the coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. And it’s never been more affordable. Silver Airways is …

 You’re looking for a different kind of Caribbean getaway: an authentic one. One where you get a real taste of an island’s personality, of its soul. There are certain hotels made for that, smaller properties that are all about offering …

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sam Noftz, who sent in this very cool shot of the pink sand on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. Have you taken a great photo in …

best honeymoon destinations

 As the Caribbean works to recover from last month’s hurricanes, (a process that is already taking shape), one of the biggest questions we hear from travelers is, “where can I still visit?” Or, for some, “can I still visit the …

 Charming architecture; beautiful vistas; vibrant communities. There are some picturesque towns scattered across the Caribbean, the sort of places that seem to instagram themselves. These are the Caribbeans postcard-perfect towns, perfect for a very different kind of vacation or a wonderful day trip, …

 There’s a new place to meet on Harbour Island. Valentines Residences Resort and Marina has announced the addition of a new 600-square-foot conference boardroom, the first of its kind on the island. Slated for completion in November, the state-of-the-art facility …

 They’re far from the crowds, far from the cruise ships, home to empty beaches and full glasses. These islands in the Caribbean are the way it all used to be, places where there is still the charm of discovery and …

 

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