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These 20 Laid-Back Beach Resorts Deliver a Caribbean Vacation Right on the Sand

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You wake up, you head for the sand. Then you do it again. Some Caribbean vacation aren’t about striking statements or grand gestures. They’re not always about luxury — or, that is to say, they’re about another kind of luxury: the perfect beach day.  It’s that feeling of stepping onto warm sand with nothing on […]

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Comito: Crisis Offers Big Chance to Upgrade Caribbean Tourism Product

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The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the Caribbean to upgrade its tourism product, according to Frank Comito, the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Speaking on a recent Foreign Press Association webinar, Comito explained how the Caribbean hospitality sector and destinations are marshaling their crisis management experience to be able to bounce back […]

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Prince Charles Is Coming to the Caribbean

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are planning a major visit to the Caribbean later this month. Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall are heading to the Caribbean March 17 for a trip that will include stops in Saint Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent and the […]

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How Jamaica Is Changing the Global Conversation on Sustainable Tourism

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By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Tourism isn’t just the beating heart of the Caribbean economy — it’s one of the largest economic sectors on earth. And in an age of increasing global challenges, that means the continued sustainability — and resilience — of tourism is paramount. In an effort to begin to redefine the conversation on these […]


Prince Charles Is Coming to the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff The iconic Nikki Beach club on St Jean beach in St Barth reopens this week for its first full season since last year’s hurricanes. The renowned, newly renovated beach club has built a new outdoor restaurant, bar, boutique, kitchen and rotisserie, all with the brand’s signature look. “Nikki Beach is […]

Insurance Rates Likely to Rise for Caribbean Hoteliers

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean hoteliers should plan now for an increase in insurance premiums anticipated to range from 10 to 40 percent following the two Category 5 hurricanes that struck destinations in September. This recommendation came from Scott Stollmeyer, Managing Director of Barbados and Eastern Caribbean for CGM Gallagher Insurance Brokers, during a […]

Dominica’s Jungle Bay Planning 2019 Return

By the Caribbean Journal staff It was once one of Dominica’s signature places to stay: an eco-lodge, a hotel in harmony with the island’s magnificent natural landscape. And while last year’s hurricanes meant a new direction, Dominica’s Jungle Bay is planning a comeback. The popular eco-hotel is planning to reopen in February 2019, according to […]

Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock to Reopen in December

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock Resort is planning to reopen in December after suffering damage from this fall’s hurricanes. The South Caicos resort, which first opened at the beginning of the year, will open for guests on Dec. 16, according to a statement from the property. “All residents of the […]

Windstar Returning to San Juan

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is returning to San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company announced this week. Windstar Cruises President John Delaney himself will join the line’s first San Juan sailing of the season in a show of support following the aftermath of the hurricanes that struck the city and […]

Report: Caribbean Could See 3 to 6 Major Hurricanes This Year

Photo source: NOAA By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantic basin is slated to see an above-normal hurricane season this year, according to the U.S. government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency is predicting between 12 to 18 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes. There is the potential for between […]