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Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House Starts Taking Bookings
By the Caribbean Journal staff Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House has begun taking bookings ahead of its February 2016 opening. The property launched bookings Nov. 9 for stays commencing Feb. 1, 2016. The boutique hotel will open with 70 keys, with […]
Kingston, Jamaica and Nassau, The Bahamas Are Buzzing
A pair of Caribbean cities are seeing sizzling growth this summer even in an increasingly competitive market, according to a new report from analytics firm Forward Keys. Kingston, Jamaica and Nassau, The Bahamas are way ahead of where they were […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a Creativity-Fueled Tourism Renaissance
Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. Falmouth. Most visitors to Jamaica are familiar with the island’s main tourism districts, but there is one destination that’s been glaringly absent from most Jamaican travel itineraries for the past half-century: the capital city of […]
There’s a Real Estate Boom in Kingston, Jamaica
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
A New Hotel Opens in Kingston
By the Caribbean Journal staff Kingston’s quietly robust hotel pipeline has unveiled another new property: the R Hotel. Jamaica’s newest business hotel has debuted in the heart of New Kingston. “Kingston has a major appeal as an urban tourist destination,” […]
Dominica’s Secret Bay Reveals New Treehouse-Style Villa
By Alexander Britell Dominica’s Secret Bay has long been one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular places to stay, from the private plunge pools to the treehouse bungalows. And with the hotel set to reopen this November, it’s making some major […]
A New Way to Experience Kingston
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s more to Jamaica than just rum and reggae (although we’re proud fans of both). But because the island is so big (at more than 4,000 square-miles it’s the largest English-speaking Caribbean country), it’ll […]
The Park Hyatt St. Kitts Is Now Taking Bookings
It’s the Caribbean’s most anticipated hotel opening of 2017: the new Park Hyatt St. Kitts, and it’s now taking bookings for Deember. The hotel is now bookable for stays beginning Dec. 16, a spokesperson for the hotel told Caribbean Journal, […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Kingston, Jamaica
Fun facts about Kingston By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Though most visitors fly into Jamaica’s “second city” of Montego Bay, the capital, Kingston, is a vibrant and energetic metropolis well worth a visit. With a new highway that has […]
A New Way to Tour Kingston, Jamaica
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’ve stayed in Jamaica’s resort hubs of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios but you still haven’t yet seen the irie isle’s capital, Kingston, one company wants to fix that. Beginning this month, Island […]
Reggae. Rum. Racing. Why You Need to Try the Kingston City Run
A must-visit Caribbean race By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Training for fall races is currently in full swing for runners around the world. But after you’ve crushed New York and Chicago, here’s a Caribbean event to consider that combines […]
“We Are Reviving Downtown Kingston”
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Is downtown Kingston in the midst of a revival? That’s the idea from Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller. Simpson Miller made the proclamation at a recent budget debate, along with […]
In Downtown Kingstown, Finding the Spirit of St Vincent and the Grenadines
Above: Basil’s Bar (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell KINGSTOWN — “THE ROTI came from above.” No, it wasn’t a verse out of some apocryphal Old Testament chapter recently discovered in the West Indies. The scene was Aggie’s, a […]
Digicel Officially Opens Regional Headquarters in Downtown Kingston
Above: Digicel’s new headquarters in Kingston By the Caribbean Journal staff In what could prove to be a significant lift for Jamaica’s capital, Digicel has officially opened its new regional headquarters in downtown Kingston. The property will house more than […]
From Montego Bay to Kingston, a Long Walk to Fight Cancer
Above: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Lloyd Smith with cancer survivor Clover Allen Wilson (left) and Davon Crump, president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has begun […]
Jamaica Swears in New Lawmakers, Chooses Speaker of the House
Above: Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Peart By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s 63 new MPs were sworn in today at the opening of the new session of Parliament at Kingston’s Gordon House. MP […]
This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New “Double Bonus” for Travel Agents
Serenity at Coconut Bay, the Saint Lucia resort known for its relaxed luxury and romantic couples resort experience, has unveiled a limited-time Double Bonus Offer for travel agents. This promotion offers agents the opportunity to earn up to $300 for […]
Why Grenada Is a New Caribbean Luxury Hotspot
From its world-renowned chocolate to its pristine beaches to a region-leading focus on sustainability, Grenada is as fascinating and unique as destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean. But in the last few years, the lush Eastern Caribberan island has […]
The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach
What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024
They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]
The Rolling Stones Fell in Love With Jamaica. Now They Have Their Own Caribbean Rum.
The more you travel the Caribbean, the more you feel The Rolling Stones’ footprint. Head to the Rockhouse in Negril, where the group stayed in the 70s, and you easily imagine them on those mystical cliffs. Or you can journey just […]
How to Visit the Island of Grenada This Fall
It’s easier than ever to visit the island of Grenada right now, and the island is only making things easier for travelers looking for a fall getaway. JetBlue is set to launch new nonstop service to the island in November, […]
Jamaica’s Legendary Geejam Studios Is Open Again
It’s hosted everyone from Amy Winehouse to Grace Jones to Drake, and now Jamaica’s legendary Geejam Studios is open again. The studio, set at the popular Geejam Hotel, has completed a major renovation to mark 25 years as a top […]
Marriott Is Opening Its First Caribbean Edition Hotel
It’s one of the hottest hotel brands in the world: EDITION, the boutique-style hotel portfolio conceived by legendary hotelier Ian Schrager that’s part of Marriott. While there are 15 Edition properties around the world, though, there hasn’t yet been one […]
From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History
Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a […]
This Cancun All-Inclusive Is Adding Three New Eateries
One of Cancun’s most prominent all-inclusive resorts is embarking on a major expansion of its culinary program: the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach, which is opening three new restaurants this summer. The all-inclusive resort has transformed a 40,000 square foot […]
From Jamaica to St Thomas, Following the Trail of Caribbean Pirates
With all proper deference to Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, there’s a far richer (and bloodier) vein of real pirate history and lore running through the islands of the Caribbean. And while some of it […]
The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]
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