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St Kitts, the Caribbean’s Secret Hiking Destination
The 10 Best Adventure Hotels in the Caribbean
A journey through the rainforest to a Mayan temple. A rugged hike to a 200-foot-wide boiling lake. A dive into the heart of a blue hole. Far beyond the beach, there’s another side of the Caribbean, of mountains and rainforests …
American Airlines Launches First-Ever Flights From US to Dominica
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 …
A Brand-New Resort Just Opened on the Island of Statia
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 …
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This Top Caribbean Eco-Resort Is Returning in 2020
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 …
The Bahamas’ Ultimate Adventure Hotel
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 …
A New Hiking Trail in Saba
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 …
A New Eco-Hotel in Jarabacoa
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 …
The 10 Best Hikes in the Caribbean
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ 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 …
How to Take a Caribbean Hiking Vacation Right Now
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 …
VIDEO: Hiking to Trafalgar Falls, Dominica
Why see one waterfall when you can see a pair of them? And we’ve brought the feeling of hiking to Dominica’s Trafalgar Falls right to you. So here’s the experience of reaching the stunning vistas of Trafalgar Falls, one of Dominica’s …
Hiking St Kitts in 7 Photos
By Joshua MartinezCJ Contributor ST KITTS — The Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts packs a big punch when it comes to hiking, with a host of trails equally formidable for the novice and the expert. On a recent journey …
Great Caribbean Hiking Destinations
The Caribbean is a hiking paradise. Yes, you may think first about beaches and pools, but when it comes to great trails in the Caribbean, there is a world of opportunities, from dormant volcanos to lush rainforests. Here’s a list …
Hiking the Trails of Dominica
Above: the Waitukubuli National Trail By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica has long been known as the Caribbean’s “Nature Island,” and it’s easy to see why. It is the most mountainous island in the region — but also one of …
