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The Private Investment Firm That’s Betting Big on Exuma
“For the next 25 to 30 years, we see ourselves investing in and focusing on Exuma – we were lucky enough to find a jewel that is basically untouched and has tremendous potential.” To access this content, subscribe now. Choose […]
The BVI’s Saba Rock Has a New Executive Chef
The Saba Rock resort, which just reopened in the British Virgin Islands following a dramatic reconstruction project, has added a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Venezuelan-born Chef Roberto Guerrero to the role, in which […]
The Dominican Republic Has a New All-Inclusive Club Med
A new Club Med all-inclusive resort has made its debut on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. It’s called Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, and its the first of the company’s luxe Exclusive Collection to open in the Americas. […]
This BVI Resort Has a New Executive Chef
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the British Virgin Islands’ top private-island resorts has named a new executive chef. The luxe Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina has tapped Chloe St-Cyr as its new lead chef. “We’re so pleased […]
Taking the Kids to St Barth? This Is Where to Stay.
While St Barth is itself the ultimate destination in the Caribbean for many travelers, it’s also a terrific family destination, whether you’re staying in a villa or a resort. But one island property has upped the ante: LVMH’s Cheval Blanc […]
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Names General Manager, Executive Team
The Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour has appointed its executive team. The hotel, which is scheduled to open summer 2017, will be the first Park Hyatt in the Caribbean region and the island’s first luxury beach resort. Julian Moore, […]
A New Executive Chef in St Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Twin resorts Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain have appointed Stefan Goehcke has their new Executive Chef. Goehcke has worked in various Michelin-starred restaurants and eateries in culinary capitals around the world, but said he was […]
Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France to Become Cheval Blanc Maison
Above: the Hotel St Barth Isle de France By Alexander Britell The Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France will become a Cheval Blanc property when it reopens on Oct. 15, LVMH announced Tuesday. The move comes after global luxury firm LVMH […]
Investment Corporation of Dubai Buys Major Stake in Kerzner International
Above: Atlantis in the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Investment Corporation of Dubai has purchased a “significant equity interest” in Kerzner International Holdings Limited from the Kerzner family. Kerzner International operates the Atlantis and One & Only resort […]
Caribbean Style: Uniting the Caribbean, Through Fashion
Above: Coat of Arms Co-Founder Laurent Gerville-Reache IT’S CALLED Coat of Arms, and the new Caribbean clothing brand seeks to redefine the notion of Caribbean regional identity. To learn more, CJ caught up with Guadeloupe native Laurent Gerville-Reache, co-founder of […]
LVMH Acquires St Barth Hotel
Above: the Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France’s beach By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has acquired the Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France from majority owner Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners. The 39-room boutique hotel has […]
Interview with British Virgin Islands Tourism Director Sharon Flax-Mars
Above: BVI By Alexander Britell The British Virgin Islands received approximately 302,647 tourist arrivals in 2012, essentially unchanged from the previous year. Seeking to improve on those numbers, the BVI hired a new director of tourism, Sharon Flax-Mars, a 25-year […]
Trinidad Leads Caribbean in Gender Equality: United Nations Report
Above: Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Photo: TGISL) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad has the highest rating the Caribbean for gender equality, according to data from the United Nations Development Programme’s latest report. Trinidad has an index of 0.331, […]
A Stone’s Throw from the Old Caribbean
At the far end of New Providence in the Bahamas sits an homage to the old Caribbean — the 10-room boutique hotel called A Stone’s Throw Away. Run by German native Chris Illing, the hotel is one of a small […]
Bahamas Bans Commercial Shark Fishing
The Bahamas announced yesterday it would ban all commercial shark fishing in its 240,000 square miles of waters. The decision followed a campaign by environmental groups and a petition signed by 5,000 Bahamian residents. The Bahamas has nearly 40 species […]
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