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A Secret Hotel in St Martin

Above: Hotel L’Esplanade (All photos by Caribbean Journal) By Alexander Britell GRAND CASE — The palm trees know. You can see it in the way they shake, the way they wave in the wind in the late afternoon. They know […]

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In Jamaica, A Good Reason To Go A/C Free?

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor There are two types of Caribbean travelers in this world: People (like me) who walk into their hotel room and immediately set the air-conditioning to tundra-like temps. And those who love nothing better than […]

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Haiti’s New Marriott Opens Doors

Above: the new Marriott Port-au-Prince By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel has opened its doors in Haiti. But while it’s a major boost for the country’s nascent tourism hopes, it might also be something else: a new […]

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Caribbean-Mexico Hotel Construction Pipeline Rises to 28,698 Rooms

By the Caribbean Journal staff There are now 28,698 rooms in the Caribbean-Mexico hotel construction pipeline, according to new data from STR. The end of January data represented a 6.8 percent increase in rooms under contract, compared with January 2014, […]


The Mexican Caribbean’s Newest Resort

Above: Finest Playa Mujeres By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s another new resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The Finest Playa Mujeres resort has officially opened its doors near Cancun. The property, which is operated by Excellence Group, officially […]


The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations, from boutiques to large resorts across the islands. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Seclusion, tranquility, sultry nights tempered by cool ocean breezes … the Caribbean defines romance and honeymoons. The Caribbean and honeymoons amplify […]

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This Punta Cana Resort Is Expanding With a “Zen Oasis”

Above: the Club Med Punta Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff The Club Med Punta Cana resort is expanding. The company announced this week that it would be adding a new development called a Zen Oasis. The 78-room “escape” will […]


Belmond Names New Executive for Global Development

Above: La Samanna in St Martin By the Caribbean Journal staff Belmond has named a new executive for global development, the company announced. Belmond has appointed James Simmonds as senior vice president for global development. He comes to the company […]


Rum Journal: This is the Coolest Rooftop Bar in Condado

Above: the Rooftup Club at the O:live Boutique Hotel (All photos by CJ) Condado is hip, it’s energetic. It’s home to some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean, some of the best shopping. This is the Condado district of […]

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A New Hotel in Tobago

Above: the Chic hotel in Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff SAN JUAN — The island of Tobago is now home to a brand-new boutique hotel. The property, called “Chic,” is located near the ANR Robinson International Airport. The announcement […]


At the Condado Vanderbilt, the Soundtrack of a Caribbean Hotel

Above: Carlos Escobar plays at the Condado Vanderbilt (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN – Carlos Escobar is playing “As Time Goes By.” It’s true. It’s been almost a century since this hotel first opened its doors […]


A New Spa in Curacao

Above: the Floris Suite Hotel By the Caribbean Journal staff The Floris Suite Hotel in Curacao is set to debut a new spa, the property announced. The island’s boutique property will unveil a 1,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art spa this year. The new […]


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