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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Waves in Cap Cana

Waves in Cap Cana. Photo by Dave Griffith.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dave Griffith, who sent in this lovely shot of the waves in Cap Cana behind the Secrets resort. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]

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Hilton Just Opened a New St. Thomas Hotel With Harbor Views, a Pool Deck, and a Prime Spot on the Water

the new hampton by hilton

Hilton has made its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room waterfront hotel directly across from Havensight Mall and within minutes of Charlotte Amalie’s cruise pier. More than just Hilton’s first property in the territory, the project is also the first newly built hotel to […]

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Puerto Rico’s Top Historic Hotel Just Got an Upgrade, With a New Look — and a Gloria Vanderbilt Suite

the new look hallway at el convento

Hotel El Convento, one of the most historically significant hotels in the Caribbean, has completed an $8 million renovation project aimed at updating the property while preserving its centuries-old character — and honoring some of its most famous guests. The restoration, which focused on guest rooms, dining areas, and public spaces, was led by Puerto Rican […]

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This Historic Puerto Rico Retreat Is One of the Caribbean’s Best Kept Secrets

el convento in old san juan

It’s one of the most beautiful hotels in Puerto Rico—and most travelers walk right past it without ever knowing what’s inside. Tucked across from the San Juan Cathedral, this 350-year-old former convent is now a boutique hotel with a rooftop pool, a centuries-old courtyard, and one of the most unforgettable stays in the Caribbean. You […]


Puerto Rico’s Top Historic Hotel Just Got an Upgrade, With a New Look — and a Gloria Vanderbilt Suite

Radisson has debuted a new hotel on Panama’s Pacific coast, bringing a modern beachfront property to the growing beach town of Chame, just over an hour’s drive from Panama City. The new Radisson Riviera Panama is located in the area of Chame, a laid-back coastal destination known for its proximity to some of Panama’s best-known […]

Mexico’s Most Magical City Now Has a New Marriott Hotel

Ask anyone who’s been there. There’s just something magical about San Miguel de Allende, the colorful UNESCO World Heritage city that’s become a kind of pilgrimage site for travelers in search of real, authentic experiences — and a host of expats, too.  Now, San Miguel has a brand-new hotel: Clevia, the first-ever Marriott hotel in […]

Inside Ralph Lauren’s Corner of Jamaica, Where Style and Legacy Live by the Sea

There are places that trade in flash, and there are places that don’t need to. Round Hill is the latter. This isn’t a resort that tries to keep up with the moment—it’s a destination that helped define one. Set on 110 acres of lush hillside just west of Montego Bay, Round Hill wears its legacy […]

The 18 Best Hotels in Barbados, From Luxury Resorts to All-Inclusive Escapes

The rum. The rhythm. The beach. The shopping. Barbados is more than just an island; it’s a a mood, a vibe, a lifestyle. From the sun-soaked shores of the Platinum Coast to the vibrant energy of the South Coast (a place we’ve called the island’s “capital of cool”,) this Caribbean gem offers a mosaic of […]

American Airlines Is Expanding Its Nonstop Flights to Dominica, an Island Filled With Waterfalls, Hot Springs and Luxury Retreats

The waterfalls. The hot springs. The hiking trails. The boiling lake. Dominica is a natural wonderland, and the adventure-focused island is getting even easier to visit, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island will be getting a big boost from American Airlines beginning in August, according to Discover Dominica Authority CEO Marva Williams.  The island’s top […]

One of the Best Beaches in The Bahamas Comes With a World-Famous Blue Hole

It doesn’t look real at first. You step out from the pines and palms onto a curve of soft, white sand, and there it is—this perfect, impossible circle in the sea. A portal. The blue gets darker the longer you stare. Dean’s Blue Hole isn’t just a geological wonder. It’s something deeper. I got there […]

Beaches, Seafood, and Rainforests: The Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe Is Getting New Air Canada Flights 

The rainforests of Basse-Terre. The sugarcane fields of Marie-Galante. The beaches of Grande-Terre. The seafood in Deshaies. Guadeloupe is a layered, fascinating Caribbean destination, and it’s about to hit the travel map in a new way.  Air Canada is kicking off new nonstop routes between Toronto and Guadeloupe’s Pointe-a-Pitre, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new […]

A New Caribbean Airport Hotel Opportunity 

One of the Caribbean’s top airports is looking to add a hotel, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It would be a major new project for one of the busiest airports in the region.  So where is it?  Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. The Nassau Airport Development Company has issued a request for expressions of […]