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A Coconut Cloud Cocktail From St Lucia
Cocktail cloud nine in St Lucia By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Considering the hotel’s name and the fact that it has six bars (one of which is dedicated exclusively to rum) it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this […]
Rum Journal: Reaching Cloud Nine With Nicaragua’s Flor de Caña
Above: Flor de Caña (Photo: Compana Licorera de Nicaragua) NICARAGUA’S Flor de Caña has long been a Rum Journal favourite among Central American rums. As RJ discussed last year, Central America has developed into one of the world’s hubs of […]
Haiti and the Clouds in the Dark
By Ilio Durandis CJ Contributor A country is yearning for development. A people that is so desperate for change. A whole world is watching, and yet, the darkness is filled with clouds. It may not be possible to see the […]
Riu’s New All-Inclusive in Montego Bay Has an Opening Date
Riu’s highly-anticipated new resort in greater Montego Bay now has an opening date: May 4, 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new all-inclusive resort is now taking reservations for stays, according to Riu’s Web site. A 753-room resort, it’s the […]
11 Curaçao Resorts for Your Next Trip, From All-Inclusive to Historic
If you haven’t noticed, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has been among the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean in the last year, with record-breaking arrivals, a surging hotel pipeline, major new flights (including a big expansion from Delta) and […]
The Nassau Cruise Port Just Made History Again
Nassau’s booming cruise port just made history again on Tuesday, when a record-breaking seven ships called on the recently-revamped downtown port. More than 20,000 passengers came to Bahamian shores on ships including Carnival Liberty, Vision of the Seas, Disney Wish, […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
In San Ignacio, Belize, The Art of Adventure (And Pupusas)
The sizzle is calling you. In the early morning, corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and beans and meat sing a particularly strong siren song. It could be that perfect blend of dough and heat, or the aroma. It might just […]
The Best-Kept Secret at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis
As you step out of the airport in St. Kitts, you are greeted with a lovely smile and a pink shirt holding a sign that lets you know you have arrived. Welcome to the Four Seasons, Nevis, where the journey […]
The Bahamas Has a New Museum of Junkanoo
It’s the most vibrant, dynamic (and certainly loudest) art form in The Bahamas: Junkanoo, the national celebration that is a focal point of the holiday season and an essential part of celebrations across the archipelago year round. Now, Junkanoo has […]
The Best New Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean Is In St Kitts
They call it “luxury with no footprint.” You understand it the moment you walk into Sunset Reef in St Kitts, the island’s newest hotel and arguably the most exciting new hotel in the Caribbean. There’s no front desk: check-in means […]
In Guadeloupe, a New Kind of Caribbean Hostel
The newest hostel in the French Caribbean is, well, not quite like any other you’ll find in the Caribbean. It’s called the GREEN Hostel, and it’s an exciting new boutique hostel concept in the heart of Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. GREEN calls […]
The 20 Most Romantic Beaches in the Caribbean for 2023
What makes a beach romantic? The best way to answer that might be to define what does not make a beach romantic: huge crowds. Towering resorts. Artificial noise. The Caribbean’s most romantic beaches tend to be tucked away; quiet; serene. […]
Jamaica’s Top Luxury Resort Has a New Limited-Edition Rum
There’s a mural over the bar here by artist Michael Lester. It’s called Junkanoo, and it’s a vibrant, loud, pulsing depiction of Jamaica’s timeless, percussive dance. The bar itself, named for Lester, is a celebration of the Caribbean rum tradition, […]
The 15 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2023
Punta Cana is the most popular all inclusive resort destination in the Caribbean, and it isn’t really much of a competition. What began with a handful of resorts on the sands of Bavaro Beach has turned into a small country […]
Caribbean Moment: Sunset in San Salvador, The Bahamas
It’s the most relaxing, beautiful island you’ve never heard of. This is San Salvador, the island made famous by Columbus’ first landfall in the New World, today a remarkably beautiful, endlessly serene, impossibly laid back island at the far eastern […]
Turks and Caicos Real Estate Is Heating Up Again
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 […]
At the Aire de O:live in Puerto Rico, Redefining the Beach Hotel
Chill. It’s what you feel you get when you stay here. All hotels have rooms. At an O:live Collection hotel, it’s about something more: feelings and experiences. Not just the room. It doesn’t hurt, though, when the rooms themselves are impossibly beautiful. That brings us to […]
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, a Caribbean Icon
You can spend all day watching Nevis Peak. The green, daunting, cloud-crowned volcano is the towering core of this island, its energy imbuing itself into just about every moment of your day. But Nevis Peak is watching you too. It’s […]
A Timeless Caribbean Hotel in Martinique
In Martinique, the time is set by tree frogs and ti’ punches. A morning is an unrisen sun without that rum cocktail peculiar to the French Antilles, the small but potent mix they call here “decollage” – a take off. […]
In Bimini, The Bahamas, The Art of the Swim-Up Room
It’s morning in Bimini and I’m in the pool overlooking the lagoon and Rockwell Island. There’s no one else here, just the bobbing yachts and the sound of the water and the glimmer of the sun under the clouds. This […]
Antigua Sailing Week Returns
One of the Caribbean’s premier sailing events has officially returned. Antigua Sailing Week 2022 kicks off this weekend, the 53rd edition of the now-legendary festival. Racing begins April 30 with the standalone Peters & May Round Antigua Race, followed by […]
Why This Is the Perfect Day Trip From St Maarten
You can see it from St Maarten. It’s there across the blue, rocky and enticing, a mountainous mystery in plain sight. And while most travelers to St Maarten have probably seen it, far fewer have been there. It’s still one […]
The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2022
A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find […]
Rum Journal: Black Tot, a Caribbean Rum Symphony
For three centuries, the daily “tot” was a staple of British maritime life. Sailors in the Royal Navy received a daily “tot” or ration of rum — a practice that lasted until July 31, 1970 — a day that lives […]
The Best Turks and Caicos All-Inclusive Resorts
Turks and Caicos may have only a half-dozen all-inclusive resorts, but most are located on one of the world’s best beaches and there’s something for every kind of traveler, whether that’s staying with a big brand-name resort chain, chilling out […]
Hilton Opens New Hotel in Costa Rica
Hilton Hotels has opened its newest hotel in the tallest building in Costa Rica. The new Hilton San Jose La Sabana is set in the capital’s Leumi Business Center, a 38-story tower in the up-and-coming Samana Norte neighborhood of San […]
A Great Little Bed and Breakfast in St Croix
Business travelers are more likely than vacationers to stay “in town” on most Caribbean islands. But if you’re looking for a different travel experience than the usual resort stay, there are few better destinations than downtown Christiansted, St Croix. With […]
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