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A Great Little Jerk Shack in Montego Bay
It isn’t hard to find jerk in Jamaica – particularly in Montego Bay, where the area’s main highway on the way to Ocho Rios is filled with roadside jerk shacks, led by the world-famous Scotchie’s. But there’s one shack in […]
Pringles Jamaican Jerk Chips Are What You Need Right Now
Where do you go when you’re “jonesing” for jerk? If you’re in Jamaica, head for Scotchie’s. If you’re on Grand Cayman, swing by Season To Taste. And if you’re in Florida, drive to your nearest Walgreens. Yep, Walgreens. Because that’s […]
The Best Jerk Recipe
How do you make jerk chicken? There are few dishes in the Caribbean that really define an island, define a country like jerk chicken. With its peppery, tangy flavor, Jamaica’s often spiciest dish is a bit like the island itself: […]
There’s a New Jerk Shack at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Above: the new Jerk Shack By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Head’s up, jerk lovers! There’s a new place to get your fix of the fiery Jamaican barbecue. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa opened its new Jerk […]
Sandals’ New Jerk Pit
Above: the new Jerk Pit in Ocho Rios By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals has been adding a host of new dining options to its all-inclusive resorts of late, from a new steakhouse (Butch’s Chophouse) to a new Indian eatery. […]
Caribbean Plate: Jerk Paradise in Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY — Every place has its own special taste, its own signature flavour. In Jamaica, that’s undoubtedly jerk, the world-famous seasoning with a history as old as the island. And if you’re looking for true Jamaican jerk, Scotchie’s is […]
Chef Nigel Spence on Jerk, Caribbean Cuisine and Beating Bobby Flay
Born in Jamaica, New York-based Chef Nigel Spence has in a short time become one of the leading Caribbean chefs in the United States. From defeating celebrity chef Bobby Flay on the latter’s show, “Throwdown,” to helming a successful restaurant, […]
Why the Cayman Islands Is a Caribbean Culinary Capital
Many Caribbean islands boast about their culinary scene, but events like the Cayman Cookout demonstrate why the Cayman Islands is a cut above the rest. Hosted by celebrity chef Eric Ripert, this annual food festival staged at the Ritz Carlton […]
This Popular Jamaica All-Inclusive Has a New Culinary Program
One of Jamaica’s most beloved all-inclusive resorts has launched a new menu: the Sunset at the Palms Resort in Negril. The adults-only retreat has named a new Chef, Michael Barnett, a native of Jamaica, who has put Jamaican culture at […]
You Can’t Visit Negril, Jamaica Without a Stop at This Bar
Rick’s Cafe in Negril, Jamaica is one of a handful of bars in the Caribbean that have become an attraction unto themselves: think Margaritaville, but with live cliff jumping (by performers and customers alike) in place of waterslides. It isn’t […]
Discovering Another Side of Negril, Jamaica
Between the cluster of all-inclusive resorts on Seven Mile Beach and the high-end boutique hotels on the West End cliffs of Negril is one of the last outposts of budget tourism left in the Caribbean, where it’s still possible to […]
This Tiny Caribbean Private Island Is Back
For nearly a half century, Marina Cay was one of the Caribbean’s most beloved private-island destinations, home to a bar, a restaurant and a tiny hotel on what was for years known as Pusser’s Marina Cay. Now, the legendary little […]
In Montego Bay, Jamaica, a New Kind of All-Inclusive Vacation
Since its debut in 2019, the S Hotel has been quietly redefining the vacation experience in downtown Montego Bay, injecting new energy into the “Hip Strip,” a corner of Jamaica that had lost much of its tourism luster over the […]
In Falmouth, Jamaica, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort
Resorts with superlatives in their names don’t always live up to their promises, but there really is a lot that’s excellent about the Excellence Oyster Bay, an adults-only all-inclusive resort located on a private peninsula just outside the town of […]
How St Thomas Restaurants Are Putting a Spotlight on Local Cuisine
Always an terrific food destination, St Thomas is in the midst of a gastronomic renaissance, with a renewed focus on traditional classics and a new push to highlight local cuisine. Indeed, more and more eateries are putting the food […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2021
Restaurants are about more than just food. When we go out to eat, we aren’t doing so because we have to — we do it because we want to. Because restaurants make our lives more interesting. They break up the […]
12 Places to Eat Like a Local in St Maarten
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton A tent, a grill and a menu on a blackboard. Sometimes the most delicious places to eat in the Caribbean are smoke-filled shacks set on the side of the road. And when you’re in […]
At Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club, The Joy of the Beach
By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor A color like you’ve never seen before. That’s what thrills first time travelers and tugs at the hearts of returning guests at Ocean Club West in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turquoise blue, green, and […]
At Jamaica’s Rose Hall Villas, a New Kind of Resort
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton A Caribbean villa vacation is something rather different than your traditional hotel getaway. It’s a way to live the destination in another way, in tranquility, in seclusion, in privacy, with a different kind of […]
Discovering a New All-Inclusive Overwater Bar in Jamaica
By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor Sandals revolutionized the region’s overwater experience when it debuted its overwater villas at the Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica, the first-ever overwater bungalows in the English-speaking Caribbean. And now they’re at it again, with another […]
Coconut Bay Adds More All-Inclusive Options in Saint Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The popular Coconut Bay all-inclusive in Saint Lucia has added several new dining options to the property. The upgrades came to the all-inclusive’s a la carte eateries in September. “This year during Coconut Bay’s annual […]
St Croix Has Another Hot New Restaurant: Braata
By Alexander Britell Is there a hotter foodie destination in the Caribbean right now than St Croix? The largest of the United States Virgin Islands has become a hub of creative, high-level eateries in recent years, from recent standouts like […]
Princess Cruises to Bring New Caribbean Program to St Maarten
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Princess Cruises will kick off its summer cruise itinerary with Rhythm of the Caribbean, a new experiential program that will include St Maarten. The new cultural experience on Caribbean sailings will include regional cuisine, signature […]
Jose Andres Expands Culinary Empire to The Bahamas
By the Caribbean Journal staff World-renowned Chef Jose Andres has expanded his Caribbean footprint. The Spanish chef has debuted his new Fish by Jose Andres at The Cove resort at Atlantis Paradise Island. The new dinner-only eatery serves a menu […]
Princess Cruises Launching “Rhythm of the Caribbean” Experiences
By the Caribbean Journal staff As the cruise industry continues its push to offer more authentic local experiences, cruise line Princess Cruises has announced a new offering of its own. It’s called “Rhythm of the Caribbean,” and it aims to […]
Jamaica’s 5 Best Street Foods
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor On our travels to Jamaica we’ve sampled all manner of culinary delights, from world-class sushi in a fancy Kingston restaurant to a “secret” and sumptuous breakfast buffet in Port Antonio and flavorful Indian dinner […]
In Montego Bay, a Jamaican Proverb on Your Pillow
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We love it when hotels integrate the local culture into their offerings, bringing a sense of destination to what has the potential to be a generic Caribbean vacation. And at Riu Palace in Montego […]
This Caribbean Hotel’s Cabanas Have Their Own Plunge Pools
A rather cool amenity at Royalton Blue Waters By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve been fortunate enough to log more than our fair share of cabana time at various Caribbean resorts. But the seaside sanctuaries at Royalton Blue Waters, […]
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