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The Best Small Islands to Retire To

Everyone dreams of retiring in the Caribbean. And the ultimate dream is retiring to a small, far-off island away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Retirement in the Caribbean certainly has its share of sacrifices and challenges, and that’s […]

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The Best Caribbean Islands to Retire To

Sometimes you go to a Caribbean island and wish you didn’t have to leave. (Or perhaps in your case it’s all the time). These are the kind of islands you know you could live on permanently or already do.  More […]

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How (And Why) to Retire in the Cayman Islands

By Alexander Britell When it comes to making lifestyle decisions, the pandemic has only strengthened the appeal of the Caribbean, as more people flock to the region for sanctuary, seclusion and stability amid an uncertain global situation.  It has led to a number of […]

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From the Cayman Islands to Jamaica, 15 Tiny Beach Resorts to Try

Tucked-away bungalows on a minuscule island in Cayman. A secret oasis in St Barth. An eco-retreat on a perfect stretch of white sand. These are the tiny beach resorts we all dream about during months of endless blizzards.   So […]

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Why Families Are Moving to the Cayman Islands

Above photo by Lisa Reid Photography. The Caribbean is often the place that retirees look to move, in pursuit of a slower pace of life and to escape long winters. For others, moving to a tropical island is a reward […]

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5 Virgin Gorda Villas for the Perfect British Virgin Islands Getaway

Amid the new realities of travel, demand has only grown for villa vacations — with travelers placing a premium on seclusion and independence. And next week’s reopening of the British Virgin Islands for tourism will shine a renewed spotlight on […]

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The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019

Forget everything you know about the Caribbean. Because the Caribbean is more diverse, more adventurous and more energetic than ever before — and it’s time to start discovering the region’s wonders in an entirely new way. That means taking new […]

The Top 20 Islands to Live on in the Caribbean

We all dream of living in the Caribbean. We all think about waking up to the ocean, being in touch with the natural environment, of connecting with the region’s vibrant culture. Everybody dreams of doing it — but some actually […]

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10 Under-the-Radar Places to Retire in the Caribbean

When it comes to planning your dream Caribbean retirement, not all Caribbean islands are the same. Some offer more cosmopolitan environments, others more rugged. Others offer more luxury, others more affordability. But when it comes to finding that perfect mix […]

The 10 Best Ways to Retire in the Caribbean

Retiring well is a subjective matter. For some it’s time to kick back and watch the world go by. For others it’s time to put it into high-gear and create an altogether new life. There are many stories about people […]

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Five Beach Towns to Retire to

For some, the ultimate retirement in the islands is in a far-off place with just palm trees, sand and water. But for others, it’s about finding a community. But the Caribbean makes it possible to find both: the bucolic, idyllic beach […]

The 10 Coolest Places to Retire in the Caribbean

Retiring can mean going somewhere to do less — to be less active. And there’s nothing wrong with that — especially in the Caribbean, one of the most relaxing places on earth. But some people want a different level of […]

Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall

Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. […]

Three New Justices for Cayman Islands Court of Appeal

Above: Cayman (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Three new justices have been appointed to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal, Governor Helen Kilpatrick announced this month. The new justices include Sir Bernard Rix, Sir George Newman and John […]

Interview with US Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christensen on Health Care, HOVENSA

Above: US Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen (Photo: WH) By Alexander Britell The US Virgin Islands is in one of the most challenging periods in its history, in large part due to the closure of the HOVENSA oil […]

US Virgin Islands Swears In New Police, Health Commissioners

Above: Dr Mercedes Dullum is sworn in as new USVI Health Commissioner (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh hosted a swearing-in ceremony for the territory’s new Police and Health Commissioners at Government […]

US Virgin Islands Governor Signs Territory’s First Tsunami Response Plan

Above: Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. and VITEMA Director Elton Lewis (front) and Bill Proenza, Regional Director of the National Weather Service, Crista von Hillebrandt-Andrade, Manager of the Caribbean Tsunami Warning Program and retired UVI professor and oceanographer Roy […]

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How to Move (Or Buy a Vacation Home) in Belize

While island life might lack certain utilities and services that busy, urban hubs are equipped for, the best islands to move to are the ones that offer the best of both worlds: seclusion with the option to turn it off […]

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How to Move to Barbados, Explained

While much of the real estate interest since the pandemic has focused on northern-area Caribbean destinations like The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, another island to the south has been seeing strong interest: Barbados, an island with […]

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How to Move to St Maarten

St. Maarten and St Martin, Dutch and French sides of one of the Caribbean’s most beloved islands, offer a wealth of investment opportunities — mainly because it’s two countries in one.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority […]

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Caribbean Airline Winair Has a New CEO

St Maarten-based regional airline Winair has named a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Aviation industry veteran Hans van de Velde will be succeeding outgoing CEO Michael Cleaver, who retired from his role as CEO this week.  He […]

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This Caribbean Bungalow Resort Comes With a Legendary Beach Bar

It is one of the Caribbean’s most alluring pilgrimage spots: the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, a beach bar that is in the pantheon of the region’s greatest watering holes.  And for more […]

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How to Move to St Croix, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

The 20 Most Romantic Beaches in the Caribbean for 2023 

What makes a beach romantic? The best way to answer that might be to define what does not make a beach romantic: huge crowds. Towering resorts. Artificial noise.  The Caribbean’s most romantic beaches tend to be tucked away; quiet; serene. […]

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Building the Caribbean’s Best Tennis (And Pickleball) Courts

If you’ve played tennis at a top Caribbean resort, chances are it was built by one company: Agile Courts, which has been building courts around the United States and the Caribbean for what is now a half century. This story […]

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The Ultimate Caribbean Beach Bar Hotel Is Making a Comeback 

It’s hard to think of a more legendary beach bar in the Caribbean than Soggy, as Jost Van Dyke’s bucket-list British Virgin Islands beach bar is affectionately known.  And while the Soggy Dollar Bar long ago completed its comeback from […]

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How to Move to The Bahamas, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

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How to Move to Turks and Caicos, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

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