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Guadeloupe’s LoBleu Hotel Is Open Again

One of the most charming hotels in the French Caribbean has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. LoBleu, the tiny boutique hotel on the island of Terre de Haut in Guadeloupe’s Les Saintes archipelago, began welcoming back guests this week. […]

Rum Journal: Rhum Clement’s Canne Bleue Rhum Blanc Agricole

Above: Habitation Clement in Martinique (CJ Photo) Local. It’s a word whose meaning has broadened in recent years. Today, it means authentic, it means close by, it means fresh. And while we love rums from all over the Caribbean, an increasing […]

This Caribbean Airport Is Getting Cooler

It’s always been one of the nicest airports in the Caribbean: the Poles Caraibes Airport in Guadeloupe. And now, thanks to a dramatic transformation project, it’s getting even cooler. Poles Caraibes is in the midst of a $283 million investment […]

20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation

Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three years […]

Rum Journal: Martinique’s Rhum Clement Is At It Again

Rhum Agricole is different. But it’s not just the complexity, the artistry, the overwhelming quality. It’s that every year, the sugarcane harvest is different; and when you’re dealing with a pure agricultural product, with pure sugarcane juice, that means every […]

Grenada Distilleries Step Up to Make Hand Sanitizer

A group of distilleries in Grenada has stepped up to the plate to produce hand sanitizer amid the island’s fight against coronavirus. Doing their part to help residents stay safe, Grenada Distillers Limited, Blue Light Gin and Westerhall Estate, Grenada […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels for 2016

It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. […]

A Perfect Little Caribbean Island

The best-kept secret in the French Caribbean By Alexander Britell TERRE-DE-HAUT — It’s not hard to get here. But it’s hard enough. It’s a short, twice-daily ferry ride from the tall cliffs of Trois-Rivieres on Guadeloupe’s island of Basse-Terre. There […]

The Best Affordable Caribbean Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Getting away from it all shouldn’t have to mean spending it all. Here are a dozen cozy Caribbean roosts – all featuring rooms under $200 a night – where you can get your daily […]

Guadeloupe’s Mickael Gelabale Helps France Top Argentina, 71-64

Above: France star Tony Parker drives against Argentina (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff Guadeloupe native Mickael Gelabale hit three three-pointers and scored 13 points to help lift France past Argentina in the qualifying round of Olympic Men’s […]

Caribbean Home: A $17.5 Million Villa in Anguilla

Your own private Anguilla escape By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Set upon its very own natural, private beaches is the luxury villa called “Le Bleu.” The property’s beautifully landscaped 2.5 acres afford it a resort setting on Anguilla’s Little Harbor. […]

Cartier Just Opened a New Boutique in The Bahamas

Luxury brand Cartier has debuted its newest outpost in the Caribbean, with a boutique at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort. The new Maison Cartier, the product of a partnership with John Bull, has 2,000 square feet of space in the […]

JetBlue Set to Launch New Nonstop Flights to Grenada

Grenada is hotter than ever, and we’re not talking about the temperature. The island is seeing sizzling tourism numbers as travelers, particularly luxury visitors, flock to the destination for its unique blend of authenticity, natural beauty and barefoot elegance. That’s […]

In Grenada, a Secret Caribbean Marina Resort

You feel like you’re on your own little island, peering out at the beaches of Calivigny Island across the way, surrounded by green hills on either side. And then you see the lighthouse — and you realize it’s not quite like […]

5 Secret Caribbean Beach Hotels to Try Right Now

There’s nothing like a Caribbean hotel that’s right on the sand. There’s nothing standing between you and a blissful morning bobbing in the ocean, lazing at the edge of the waves, listening to the Caribbean’s original album. Sure, you can […]

A New Chef at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas

US Virgin Islands’ leading resort has added another top chef. The property has announced the appointment of Jobin Thomas as the new Chef de Cuisine of Bleuwater, one of the resort’s four dining concepts. In the new role, Thomas will […]

The 7 Best Reasons to Visit Grenada Right Now

Grenada is one of my favorite places in the Caribbean in part because it checks off all the boxes of things that I love about the islands — authentic culture, local food you won’t find back home, great natural beauty […]

A New-Look Hotel in Martinique

One of Martinique’s top boutique hotels has a new look, Caribbean Journal has learned. La Fregate Bleue, set in Le Francois on Martinique’s stunning Atlantic coast, has reopened following an extensive renovation. The colorful 17-room property is home to a […]

A New Culinary Experience at the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas has relaunched one of the property’s signature eateries, Bleuwater. The new-look restaurant has been “reconceptualized,” with a revamp aimed at “elevating the guest’s overall dining experience,” the property said in a statement. The eatery is inspired […]

Where You Can Stay in Grenada Right Now

The “Spice Island” of Grenada reopened its borders to international visitors on Oct. 1, and to date more than 50 hotels, resorts, guest houses, villas, and apartment properties have been certified as “Pure Safe Travel Accommodations” and allowed to host […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Gin Comes Right From the Beach in Grenada

In 2010, Jim Jardine decided it was time to slow the pace of his hectic life as software development professional in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Of all the options laying before him, owning a gin distillery on the Caribbean island of […]

21 Small Caribbean Beach Resorts to Visit in 2020

It’s just you and the sand. No crowds, no hassle, no long journeys to get from your room to the water. That’s what the best beach resorts are about — places where nothing stands between you and the object of […]

10 Secret Caribbean Beach Hotels to Visit Right Now

It’s one of the loveliest discoveries you can make in the Caribbean: the off-the-radar beach hotel, tucked away on its own little stretch of sand, charming and private, unpretentious and uncrowded. While the region teems with terrific beach hotels, some […]

The First-Ever Caribbean Rum Awards

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever Caribbean Rum Awards was held in Saint Lucia this weekend, and the winners have been selected. The awards, curated by Caribbean Journal and a team of nine judges, covered six categories, including white […]

In Antigua and Barbuda, a Must-Visit Caribbean Event for Foodies