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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Wild Horses in Barbuda
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Hughes, who sent in this beautiful shot of wild horses on the beach in Barbuda. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]
Why There Are Horses on the Beach in Barbados
A special encounter on the sand By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s the tail end of my morning run in Barbados. I’ve already logged three miles, trundling past Brownes Beach, where a few elderly bathers are taking a sunrise […]
Journeying to Francis Ford Coppola’s Rainforest Lodge in Belize
The barman at the Jaguar Bar is happy to tell you the recipe for Jaguar Juice. It’s simple, so he says: One Barrel rum; pineapple juice; and a local liqueur called Nanse that’s made from a Belizean fruit called craboo. […]
The Bahamas’ Newest National Park Is the Seahorse Capital of the World
It’s a mile-long pond in Hatchet Bay on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. But this body of water is filled with wonders. Sweetings Pond, a land-locked saltwater pond, is home to what is said to be the densest […]
In Grenada, a Secret Caribbean Beach
“This is a special place,” Rachelle says, peering out at the stunning greens and blues of La Sagesse. The moment you turn off the main roads on Grenada’s southeastern coast, the proposition becomes clear. La Sagesse is one of those […]
The 5 Best Things to Do in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s luxury resort zone in Punta Cana, may be home to some of the most high-end resorts in the country, but a trip there is not complete without doing these outside-of-the-hotel activities. During a visit to […]
A Lovely Little Beach Hotel in St Croix
If a hotel owner wants to win my heart, definitely give me a room that comes with its own cat. Tommy the cat doesn’t actually belong to the Sand Castle on the Beach resort in St. Croix: he’s really a […]
From Aruba to St Croix, 10 Beaches to Dream About
The sound of the surf, the smell of the salt air; the feeling when your toes hit powder-soft sand. Beaches are more than just places, more than scenery; they’re their own states of mind, their own dimensions. And we could […]
Hamptons Favorite Navy Beach Is Coming to the Caribbean
The popular Navy Beach eatery in The Hamptons is expanding with two locations in the Caribbean. Navy Beach, which launched in Montauk in 2010, will be debuting outposts at a pair of Caribbean marinas: Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas and […]
Sunwing Launching New Cuba Vacations
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel giant is launching several new vacations to popular travel destinations in Cuba, the company said this week. Sunwing will now be offering vacations from Hamilton, Ontario to Cayo Coco and Santa Maria in […]
In St Croix, a Tale of Two Lovely Caribbean Cities
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor Our visit to St Croix’s two cities was the best of times and the better of times, and we had a Dickens of a time deciding whether we loved Christiansted or Frederiksted more. Then again, […]
At Jamaica’s Rose Hall Villas, a New Kind of Resort
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton A Caribbean villa vacation is something rather different than your traditional hotel getaway. It’s a way to live the destination in another way, in tranquility, in seclusion, in privacy, with a different kind of […]
The 25 Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit in 2019
It all begins with the beach. Sure, we love the food, the hotels and the culture in the Caribbean. But every journey starts with inspiration, and it always comes from that daydream of an afternoon spent on a beautiful shoreline, […]
Where to Stay for Marathon Bahamas
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Are you running in the 10th annual Marathon Bahamas next year? Distance runners can challenge themselves on an international course by participating in the events, scheduled for January 20, 2019, with a starting line at […]
How to Take a Dive Vacation in Dominica
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The island of Dominica has long been one of the best-kept secrets in Dominica. And now the island’s largest hotel is offering a way for divers to take advantage. The hotel, which has served as […]
How to Save on Your Next Trip to Vieques
Vieques: it’s the beachy island outpost off the coast of Puerto Rico, one that’s still largely off the radar of most Caribbean travelers. It’s beyond laid back, a place where semi-wild horses roam the streets and a Jeep Wrangler is […]
The 11 Best Wreck Diving Sites in the Caribbean
With its miles of coral reefs and warm crystalline waters, the Caribbean is the world’s most popular dive destination. The Caribbean’s ocean currents, rocky reefs and tropical storms have also created a trail of Caribbean ship wrecks you can dive […]
10 Great Caribbean Snorkeling Beaches
You don’t always need a boat to appreciate the Caribbean’s underwater wonders. Because some of the Caribbean’s best snorkeling spots are right on the sand. At these snorkel-friendly beaches in the Caribbean, you can wade right in and enjoy some […]
The Year in Caribbean Sunrises
A month-by-month journey of sunrises in the Caribbean. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Arguably the only thing better than a Caribbean sunset is a Caribbean sunrise, with its promise of a day filled with leisure and pleasure. Throughout 2016 […]
A Major Horse Racing Project in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands is launching a major new project to transform its horse racing facilities. The project will transform the Clinton E. Phipps and Randall “Doc” James racetracks on St. Thomas and St. Croix, respectively. The Government of the Virgin Islands […]
Six Pink Sand Beaches in the Caribbean
Ranging in color from blinding ivory to exotic ebony, beaches are some of the Caribbean’s most valuable stock in trade, drawing sand-and-sea lovers from all over the world. But none are as enchanting as those pink-sand beaches, which practically beg […]
Investors Making $30 Million Bet on U.S. Virgin Islands Horse Racing
The U.S. Virgin Islands could soon be home to a pair of world-class horse racetracks, thanks to a major bet by private company VIGL. The company plans to invest more than $30 million in the expansion and modernization of local […]
Five Fun Things to Do in Aruba
With breezy white-sand beaches, year-round balmy temps, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture, the Dutch-Caribbean isle of Aruba has long been a favorite of sun-seeking Caribbean travelers. But, in case you need more reasons to visit this tiny territory, check out […]
A $2.6 Billion Hotel Project Is Coming to St Lucia
A major new hotel project is coming to the island of St Lucia. In a landmark agreement, the country’s government led by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has signed a deal with a Chinese developer on the southern portion of the […]
The Best Small Islands to Live On in the Caribbean
“One day I want to live in the Caribbean.” It’s a dream everyone has at one time or another — but choosing to live on a small island is that much more romantic; it’s a decision more about the heart than […]
6 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Without a Passport
Maybe you don’t have a passport, or maybe you don’t want the hassle of a laborious immigration experience. Maybe you want to arrive at your Caribbean destination, get your bag and immediately head to the beach. Well, if you’re a […]
Puerto Rico’s Newest Agritourism Spot
A newly-certified program By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has presented Hacienda Don Carmelo with certification in the Agritourism Program. The initiative is primarily aimed at breeding and training the farm’s 50 horses for equestrian riding. […]
These Caribbean Resorts Come With Their Own Private Islands
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’re huge fans of Caribbean private-island resorts, but they can be pricey and require multiple flights to reach. That’s where resorts with their own private islands come in. We found a handful of hotels […]
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