Bacardi. Don Q. Ron del Barrilito. For decades, these have been the three major power players in the world of Puerto Rican rum, on an island where rum is an integral part of the culture. In recent years, though, the Puerto Rican rum industry has quietly been undergoing a renaissance, with upstart distilleries and blenders […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is set for a big jump in arrivals from Italy. The twin-island destination will be receiving nearly 6,000 new visitors from Italy in 2019, as a result of a new alliance with Vera Tour, which has now launched operations in Antigua. A Blue Panorama charter flight will […]
Is it the most beautiful beach in Antigua? It’s certainly the happiest. This is Jolly Beach, home to the eponymous hotel (now with new management) and in the heart of Antigua’s most beautiful stretch of shoreline. There’s something striking about the hue of the water, a sort of turquoise-teal that defies categorization. You need to visit […]
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dina Clement, who sent in this superb shot of sunset at Jolly Beach in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ
