Pink sand runs uninterrupted for miles along Barbuda’s southwest coast. The shoreline is flat and wide. Low vegetation stretches inland. There are no high-rise resorts and no dense hotel clusters. Now Nobu is moving deeper into that landscape, several years after opening the beachfront Nobu eatery and club on the island. Nobu Hospitality has announced […]
Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort (the sister property to Jade Mountain) has a host of familiar amenities, including a spa, cooking classes, chocolate making classes, and water sports activities like scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. But it’s also the rare Caribbean property that’s a true adventure sports destinations. Located on the beach that lends […]
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 all-inclusive resort. This is Los Establos, the tucked-away all-inclusive boutique resort at the edge of […]
Maybe you know it for its endless tranquility, its charming inns, or the tapestry of its history. But there’s another side to St Kitts, and it begins at the foothills of a dormant volcano. This is Mount Liamguia, the 3,800-foot dormant volcano that’s one of the tallest summits in the Caribbean – and the epicenter […]
It’s an historic day for tourism to the Nature Island. American Airlines has launched its first-ever nonstop flights from the United States to Dominica — an island heretofore accessible only via intra-regional flights. American is running the new service twice weekly, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays; the carrier is operating the flights on Wednesdays […]
One of the Caribbean’s leading eco resorts is making a return in 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. The beloved Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica is reopening in February 2020. The property, which has already begun taking reservations for stays in February, had been shuttered since Hurricane Maria in 2017. We’re back, stronger than ever after […]
In a significant boost to its tourism, the Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has opened its first full-fledged resort hotel. The new Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort officially opened its doors at the beginning of this month. The resort has a mix of rooms and suites, with amenities including a pool with a sun […]
By Guy Britton The Andros Barrier Reef is one of the longest barrier reefs on earth. Another mile offshore the reef meets a wall that drops to a depth of 6,000 feet. Here on Andros, you quickly realize that there are few places like this — and even fewer like Small Hope Bay Lodge. Here on […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff Saba may be tiny, but the Dutch Caribbean island is long on adventure. Now, Saba has added a new hiking trail: the Elfin Trail, which follows the historic paths used by earlier generations who farmed the slopes on the mountain. It’s the most diverse hiking trail on an island filled […]
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean’s lush and mountainous topography lends itself to some of the best hiking on the planet, treating trampers to tropical foliage and sightings of indigenous birds and animals, culminating with panoramic views of the Caribbean in all its glory. So if you’re ready to leave your poolside chaise, […]
The Dominican Republic mountain town of Jarabacoa is home to a brand-new eco-boutique. It’s called Hotel Carmen, and it’s the newest property by ecotourism hotel collection Hostales de Montaña. The property consists of 16 mountain-style wooden huts, with a total of 24 rooms. Set on the outskirts of the Jarabacoa Country Club, Hotel Carmen will […]
Looking for a summer hiking getaway? Here’s your opportunity. Martinique is hosting its First International Hiking Festival from June 1-30, 2017, offering 30 different hikes all around the island. From the countryside to a beach walk, northern lush vegetation to dry coastal scenery, every nature lover will find a hike suited to their preference and […]
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