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VIDEO: Valentines, the Heartbeat of Harbour Island

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton HARBOUR ISLAND — There’s the sound of the driven drumming of Junkanoo, the dynamic beat spreading across the hills of the island. This is Independence Day in The Bahamas, meaning fireworks, rum, Kalik and […]

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]


Bahamas Tourism Is Booming in 2018

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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 […]


New $45 Million Marina-Resort Project on Harbour Island

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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 […]

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The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018

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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 […]


A Celebration of Rum in St Lucia

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 […]


The Renaissance of Frederiksted, St Croix

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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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The Caribbean Travel Awards - 2017

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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, […]


How One Hotel Made One of the Caribbean's Greatest Beaches Accessible

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 […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Harbour Island

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 […]