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Jamaica Could Earn “7 Billion” By Increasing Limestone Production

Above: a quarry in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica can make as much as $7 billion by increasing limestone production in the country, according to researcher Dr Conrad Douglas. Douglas, who is the executive chairman of Douglas and […]

From Jamaica to the Dominican Republic, the Best Golf and Spa Resorts

A majority of luxury resorts in the Caribbean offer spa services; far fewer have golf courses, and the list of resorts with both great golf and top-notch spas is shorter still. For many couples, though, these kinds of resorts can […]

The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island

It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]

A New Way of Building in the Caribbean

By Guy Britton From the Dominican Republic to Florida, BioLime has been reinventing the way people build in the Caribbean, centered around the company’s unique architectural finishes made of limestone. To learn more about the company, Caribbean Journal caught up […]

The 15 Best Adults Only Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean in 2023

Adults only resorts are the perfect accommodations for those looking to get intimate in a more serene, tranquil setting than larger, family-friendly resorts can sometimes offer. With a range of dramatic landscapes from unspoiled beaches to cliffs and rainforests , […]

7 Reasons to Visit the Cayman Islands This Winter

The Cayman Islands has always been a great destination for a luxury beach or dive vacation, appealing to both romantic couples and families. But with travel restrictions finally lifted this summer, there are even more reasons to start planning a […]

This is the Coolest Boutique Hotel in Aruba

You wake up, slide your door open and peer out directly at the sand and the calm froth of Aruban blue. This is unlike any other place to stay in Aruba. In a sea of larger, mostly high-rise resorts, it’s […]

There’s a New Waterpark at Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort

If you have kids, particularly younger ones, you know that a waterpark is one of the best amenities a resort can offer. And now one of the Cayman Islands’ top resorts has added precisely that. It’s called SPLASH at Seafire, […]

A New Luxury Villa in Anguilla

Anguilla’s villa market has a major new addition: Alkera. The new-build vila on Shoal Bay East has joined the portfolio of Leviticus Lifestyle and Travel, one of the island’s top villa rental companies. The 12,000-square-foot contemporary stunner was designed by […]

7 Great Reasons to Visit Turks and Caicos Right Now

The Turks and Caicos islands blend the sophistication of Providenciales with the quiet solitude of islands like Middle Caicos and South Caicos. Whether you’re searching for the ultimate socially-distanced vacation or a classic beach getaway, there are many great reasons […]

Marriott’s Alaia Belize Is Adding Adults-Only Real Estate

The first-ever Marriott resort in Belize is expanding, Caribbean Journal has learned. 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 […]

Turks and Caicos’ Beach Enclave North Shore Is Expanding

Real estate developer Beach Enclave Turk sand Caicos is expanding again, this time with the second phase of its Beach Enclave North Shore villa portfolio, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

Why Villa Resorts Are the Hottest Trend in Caribbean Hotel Development

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor 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 today to […]

Paradise Island Home Lists for $7.5 Million

An ultra-luxe villa in the exclusive Ocean Club Estates community at the tip of Paradise Island in The Bahamas has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Capanna Lussa villa has been listed for $7.5 million; Gavin Christie, […]

Hyatt Adds a New Adults-Only Pool in Aruba

The Hyatt Regency Aruba has debuted a new adults-only pool. The new pool called “Trankilo” is set on a 43,000-square-foot beachfront space. The three-tiered pool, which was designed by Fort Lauderdale-based architecture firm EDSA, has limestone walls, “living bougainvillea structures” […]

Turks and Caicos Luxury Home Lists for $15 Million

By Alexander Britell and Dana Niland A $15 million home has hit the real estate market in Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Journal has learned. Turks and Caicos-based Regency Christie’s International Real Estate has the listing on Point House, which is […]

Turks and Caicos’ Rock House Breaks Ground

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The first-ever cliffside hotel in Turks and Caicos has officially broken ground. Grace Bay Resorts has announced the groundbreaking of phase one of Rock House, the first residential resort tucked into the limestone cliffs of […]

A New Look at Turks and Caicos’ Rock House Project

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The newest residential hotel in Turks and Caicos has just released another sneak peek. Rock House, the first cliffside property in development on Providenciales’ north shore, just released renderings of a new collection of homes […]

Is This the Most Beautiful Golf Course in The Bahamas?

By Tim Cotroneo CJ Contributor Is it possible that a golf course’s beauty can hurt your game? Emerald Bay Head Professional Richard Gibson believes this could be the case with his Greg Norman-designed 18-hole layout, which hugs the turquoise waters […]

Turks and Caicos’ Rock House Reveals More Renderings

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Rock House residential hotel project in Turks and Caicos has revealed a new look at the soon-to-break-ground property on the north shore of Providenciales. The project, which is slated to break ground at […]

The 10 Best Golf Resorts to Visit Right Now

Recent years have seen a radical transformation in golf resorts in the Caribbean, which is quickly becoming a global epicenter for the game. There are more great places to stay and play than ever, from traditional golf-focused resorts to luxe […]

Rock House, a Cliffside Hotel, Is Coming to Providenciales

Far from the white sands of Grace Bay Beach, a new kind of resort is coming to Providenciales. Developer Grace Bay Resorts has announced the launch of sales for Rock House, a residential resort tucked into the limestone cliffs of […]

Seven Fun Things to Do in Playa Del Carmen

Touch down at Cancun International Airport and within 40 minutes you can be on the beach at Playa Del Carmen. In the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya between Cancun and Tulum, the fishing village that 30 years ago had only […]

Jamaica’s Tensing Pen Has Big Plans

Jamaica’s Tensing Pen (one of our best Jamaica hotels) has big expansion plans. One of the property’s longtime owners, Sam Petros, recently gained full ownership of Tensing Pen and now plans an expansion and upgrade project. The project would include […]

VIDEO: Snorkeling at Malmok Beach, Aruba

The island of Aruba is filled with some serious snorkeling spots, but for the best all-around snorkeling experience, most snorkelers head to Malmok Beach. This rocky limestone stretch has shallow turquoise waters filled with abundant marine life and great for […]

The 7 Best Things to Do in Cancun

As Spring Break approaches thousands of travelers will be heading to Cancun. But there’s much more to the sun-drenched, party-hearty Mexican-Caribbean mecca than beaches and bongs of beer. Thankfully, CJ Travel Editor has you covered with the top tips for […]

At Jamaica’s River Bumpkin Farm, A World Beyond the Beach

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Caribbean beaches get all the love. And really, who doesn’t adore sugary sands, Windex-blue water and palm-fringed coastlines? But in destinations such as Jamaica, where rushing rivers wind their way through the landscape, to […]

Exploring the Caves of Barbados

BARBADOS – This is a deep island. While so much goes on above ground, there’s a lot happening under the surface as well. And far underground in the heart of inland Barbados lies Harrison Caves, subterranean caves formed by erosion of […]

Montego Bay Is Getting a New Riu All-Inclusive Next Month