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A Bold New Mural is Lighting Up Curaçao’s Brion City Hotel

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In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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From Turks and Caicos to St Barth, the Caribbean's Ultimate Villas

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In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Costa Rica’s Papagayo Is Undergoing a $100 Million Transformation

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Richard Branson’s Necker Island Is Reopening Next Month

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]


Costa Rica’s Papagayo Is Undergoing a $100 Million Transformation

By Rico Louw CJ Contributor Caribbean hotels reported mixed results across the industry’s three key performance indicators in July. When comparing July 2018 with July 2017, occupancy fell 3.8%, which was the largest decline observed in the metric thus far this year. On the other hand, average daily rate (ADR) grew 3.4% for the same […]

Barbados’ Hottest All-Inclusive Adds New Suites

By the Caribbean Journal staff The hottest all-inclusive in Barbados has added a brand new wing. The transformed Sea Breeze Beach House on the South Coast of Barbados has completed its new Luxury Collection, a collection of suites with upgraded furnishings and amenities and luxe bathrooms. The wing, also called the Mahogany Suites, come with […]

The Best Way to Fly to Anguilla and Nevis

By Alexander Britell They’re two of the most luxurious islands in the Caribbean. But getting to them hasn’t always a luxurious experience. That’s no longer the case, though, thanks to the return of luxury airline Tradewind Aviation. The private airline, which offers both scheduled flights and private charter flights to a host of Caribbean destinations, […]

This Luxe Mexico Hotspot Has a New Chef

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the top luxury stays in Mexico has announced the debut of a major new chef. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun has announced the appointment of Guido De La Mora as the resort’s new Executive Chef. Native to Mexico and trained in worldwide molecular and modern cuisine, De La Mora […]

Azamara’s Newest Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean’s luxury small-ship cruise line, Azamara Club Cruises, has debuted the newest addition to its fleet. The company held a naming ceremony onboard the ship in Southampton last week, featuring the ship’s two “Godmothers”: Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio and Lucy Huxley. “Since the announcement of Azamara Pursuit in September 2017, we […]

Caribbean Home: A Luxury Tortola Villa on the Market

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In the hills above Tortola’s northern shore lies Shannon House, on the exclusive Shannon Estate. The Tortola property, which includes seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, is listed with Sotheby’s International Realty for $3.25 million. Its Indonesian-inspired architecture comprises 5,700 square feet of covered living space, designed around and incorporating naturally […]

From Punta Cana to Anguilla, 5 Luxury Beach Hotels to Try

We’ve long said the Caribbean is home to its unique brand of luxury. But within that concept is a remarkably broad spectrum of hotels, where Caribbean luxury manifests itself in different ways, from Great House-style plantation hotels to cliffside stays to private-island destinations. And then there’s something else: the luxury beach hotel, where marrying toes-in-the-sand […]

Where to Stay on the Riviera Maya Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a lot to choose from on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. There are all-inclusives near Cancun; hip urban getaways in Playa del Carmen and rustic-chic retreats in Tulum. But our favorite place to stay in the region has long been one that combines the best of everything: the Grand […]