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This Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the “Caribbean Nantucket”

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Sand. Sea. Simplicity. That’s what greets you when you step onto Harbour Island, the three-mile sliver of paradise just off the coast of northern Eleuthera. It’s been called the Caribbean’s Nantucket — and the comparison isn’t accidental. This is an island of timeless charm, understated style and a rare blend of barefoot luxury. Walk the […]

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The Beach-Filled Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda Are More Popular Than Ever

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Postcard-perfect beaches (365 of them, to be exact). Secluded coves. Unforgettable restaurants. World-famous historical sites. Out-of-this-world resorts.  In the last decade, it’s been arguably the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean: the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, which continues to see travelers flocking for its unique blend of luxury, authenticity, serenity and history.  But they’re not […]

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This Uncrowded Caribbean Island Has Pristine Beaches, Mystical Rock Formations and Jaw-Dropping Luxury Villas 

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You know it the moment you begin to descend toward the water. You see them: the towering, imposing, giant boulders, scattered all over the landscape as if a giant were playing marbles. This is The Baths, and it’s a mystical, otherworldly, astonishingly beautiful corner of the Caribbean island of Virgin Gorda, a natural rock formation […]

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How to Stay at This St Thomas Resort With Three Pools and Some of the Island's Best Views

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Secluded beaches. Legendary beach bars. Famous festivals. World-class eateries. St Thomas is hotter than ever, whether you’re going for a weekend or an extended vacay.  Now one St Thomas resort has launched a special package to make it easier to stay there, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Point Pleasant Resort has launched a special […]


This Uncrowded Caribbean Island Has Pristine Beaches, Mystical Rock Formations and Jaw-Dropping Luxury Villas 

It was another year of positive growth for the Cayman Islands last year, buoyed by a surging month of December, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The destination reported 437,842 stayover visitors in 2023, a 2 percent increase over 2023.  That included the second-strongest December ever for the destination, with 52,046 visitors last month.  That was accompanied […]

This Bucket-List Swimming Race Takes You From One Caribbean Island to Another

It’s the only event of its kind in the Caribbean: a 2.5-mile open water swim that takes you between two different islands.  The Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim is marking its 24th anniversary this year, with the race across the famous “Narrows” running on March 29.  The race is equally welcoming for competitive […]

The Bahamas Is Seeing “Tremendous Growth,” And Now It’s Even Easier to Take a Vacation to Islands like Nassau and Exuma

Pristine, uncrowded beaches. Stunning turquoise water. World-class sailing and yachting. Vibrant music. A dynamic arts movement. The Caribbean’s hottest culinary scene They’re just a few of the reasons why The Bahamas is seeing “tremendous growth” in tourism, according to Chester Cooper, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister.  That’s a trend that has continued […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the planet.) Because no matter what the purpose of your trip to the Caribbean, a […]

United Airlines Is Launching New Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Luxury Hotels 

It’s an island with nine different active volcanoes. It also has more than a dozen waterfalls. And a boiling lake. And geothermal diving. And several of the Caribbean’s top luxury hotels, from the treehouse villas with plunge pools at Secret Bay to the classic InterContinental.  But what Dominica has never been is easy to get […]

Flying From France to Caribbean Islands Like Tortola and St Barth? It Just Got Easier.  

Heading to the Caribbean from Paris? Whether it’s Tortola, St Barth, Statia or Antigua, it just got a whole lot easier to book your trip.  St Maarten-based Winair, which flies all over the Caribbean out of Princess Juliana International Airport, once again has a codeshare with Air France, meaning you can buy one ticket that […]

Accor Is Opening Its New Pullman Hotel on This Caribbean Island 

Rainforests. Beaches. Island-hopping. Haute cuisine. Rum. It remains one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, tucked in the heart of the Eastern Caribbean between Antigua and Dominica.  We’ve always loved visiting the destination, from the “main” islands of Basse-Terre (go for the volcanoes and the rum) to the […]

Delta Air Lines Just Relaunched Flights From New York to This Caribbean Island 

The Caribbean’s top farm-to-table movement. Gloriously uncrowded beaches. Legendary beach bars. Romantic hotels. Lush rainforests. Historic rum distilleries. If you’ve been to the Caribbean island of St Kitts, you know it’s not easy to categorize: it’s got a bit of everything, from its stunning natural environs to its charming capital.  Now, it also has a […]