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The Caribbean’s Newest Rum Is a Premium Expression from Puerto Rico 

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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 […]

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Luxury Travelers Are Booking Bigger, Earlier — and Turning to Advisors More Than Ever

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Luxury travel is having a record-breaking year, and Virtuoso says it’s only gaining momentum. The global network of high-end travel advisors, agencies and preferred partners has tapped into its $90 billion in annual transactions to spotlight what’s driving the industry in 2025 — and what’s next. The headline number: Virtuoso sales are up 12 percent […]

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Casa de Campo Is the Only Luxury Resort in the Caribbean With Its Own American Airlines Flight

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You board your American Airlines flight in Miami, knowing that this isn’t just a trip to the Dominican Republic — it’s a direct journey into Casa de Campo’s world. The plane lands not in a busy capital city, but at La Romana International Airport, just minutes from the resort gates. No transfers, no long drives. […]

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The 6 Hottest Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean Right Now, From Turks and Caicos to Curacao 

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There are resorts, and then there are destinations within destinations. Places that aren’t just where you stay — they’re why you go. They inspire you. They transport you. They become the trip. In the Caribbean, where luxury is a way of life, these five properties are setting the tone. They’re remote but accessible, indulgent yet […]


Casa de Campo Is the Only Luxury Resort in the Caribbean With Its Own American Airlines Flight

There’s a different kind of escape waiting in the Caribbean. These aren’t your typical adults-only resorts. They’re not about wristbands. They don’t follow a formula. They’re quiet, curated, intimate places—each with its own rhythm and reason for being. What ties them together? They’re all adults-only. They’re all refreshingly different. And none of them are all-inclusive—by […]

The Dominican Republic's Newest Luxury Resort Is a Jungle Hideaway With Private Villas, Plunge Pools and Personal Chefs

A new all-villa resort has debuted on the Samaná Peninsula, bringing a rare mix of luxury, privacy and sustainability to one of the Dominican Republic’s most unspoiled destinations. It’s called Ocama, and it’s officially open, Caribbean Journal has learned. Tucked into 35 acres of lush, untouched landscape above Rincón Bay, Ocama is a quiet luxury escape […]

The 15 Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, From Hidden Eco-Retreats to Luxury Towers

From Port of Spain to Tobago’s quiet coasts, these are the places to check in now No two Caribbean islands are quite like Trinidad and Tobago—and no two hotels here feel the same. This is a destination of contrast: Carnival and cocoa, skyscrapers and palm trees, coral reef and cosmopolitan rhythm. Here, business travelers and […]

This Caribbean Luxury Resort Has a Turtle Season — And You Can Join the Mission

It begins with a story — one told in tracks on the sand and whispered through the waves. On Nevis, they return. Hawksbill, Green, and Leatherback turtles, critically endangered, rise from the sea in the dead of night to lay the future into the earth. They’ve been doing it for millennia. And for seven weeks […]

The 11 Best Hotels in Anguilla, From Iconic Luxury to Hidden Beachfront Gems

Anguilla doesn’t do big. It doesn’t do crowds. What this tiny Caribbean jewel does do—better than almost anywhere—is world-class beach luxury. Think long, empty stretches of sugar-white sand. Private plunge pools. Rum punch on arrival. Service that feels more like being welcomed home than checking in. This is an island that whispers instead of shouts. […]

The 18 Best Hotels in Barbados, From Luxury Resorts to All-Inclusive Escapes

The rum. The rhythm. The beach. The shopping. Barbados is more than just an island; it’s a a mood, a vibe, a lifestyle. From the sun-soaked shores of the Platinum Coast to the vibrant energy of the South Coast (a place we’ve called the island’s “capital of cool”,) this Caribbean gem offers a mosaic of […]

These Are the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean For Families

You know the feeling. The flight’s behind you. The ocean’s ahead. And for once, everyone’s smiling. No tantrums, no teen eye-rolls—just wide Caribbean skies, warm trade winds, and the sound of waves syncing with your own exhale. This is the family vacation you’ve been chasing. And these are the places that know how to deliver […]

American Airlines Is Expanding Its Nonstop Flights to Dominica, an Island Filled With Waterfalls, Hot Springs and Luxury Retreats

The waterfalls. The hot springs. The hiking trails. The boiling lake. Dominica is a natural wonderland, and the adventure-focused island is getting even easier to visit, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island will be getting a big boost from American Airlines beginning in August, according to Discover Dominica Authority CEO Marva Williams.  The island’s top […]