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In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier  

My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]

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Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums

It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano.  For nearly two centuries, Rhum […]

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A New Way to Fly to the Island of Martinique From St Maarten

Getting to the French Caribbean island of Martinique isn’t always easy. While American Airlines flies nonstop between Miami and Martinique, it’s only during part of the year, and even that can be sporadic.  But fast-expanding St Maarten-based carrier Winair has […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pinel Island, St Martin

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from one of the best little beaches in the Caribbean: Pinel Island in St Martin. Caribbean Journal reader Shivangi Sawh took this lovely photo of one of the paths on Pinel, with the green hills […]

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What to Know About St Martin’s Grand Case Beach Club Resort

It’s the most beloved hotel in St Martin, with a passionate, devoted following of year-after-year guests: the Grand Case Beach Club, the 73-room beachfront gem in the heart of the beach town of Grand Case, a place that’s also the […]

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St Martin’s La Samanna to Reopen After Renovation 

St Martin’s La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel is reopening this month after a renovation project.  The luxury resort, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, has reimagined eight of its Pool Villas under the leadership of Rottet Studio.  The […]

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Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations 

The cruise season has officially begun in one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, particularly in the luxury sector. Seabourn Pursuit was the […]

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From Jamaica to Martinique, The World’s Best Rums Are Coming to St Barth 

Martinique’s Rhum Neisson is the most exclusive rum on the planet.  Made at a boutique distillery in the town of Carbet on the northwestern coast of Martinique, its aged expressions regularly fetch thousands of dollars per bottle, all in extremely […]

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Club Med Is Revamping Its All-Inclusive Resort in Martinique

The Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek all-inclusive resort in Martinique is getting a revamp.  The property is undertaking a complete refresh of 139 existing rooms with new modern furniture, lighting and fabrics, along with a complete refurbishment of bathrooms.  That’s along […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Colorful Retreat in Martinique 

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has a rather eclectic collection of places to stay, with a focus on smaller, boutique-style getaways.  But even on an island with every kind of hotel, La Suite Villa is, let’s say, a bit […]

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More Flights Between Canada, Martinique  

Air Canada is helping to connect the French Caribbean in a new way this winter, with a significant in expansion in flights to the island of Martinique. That includes a new route between Toronto and Fort-de-France set to launch on […]

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Air Canada Launches First Ever Toronto-Martinique Flights 

Air Canada just launched its first-ever flights between Toronto and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new service is the “a long-term effort” by Martinique Tourism Commissioner Benedicte di Geronimo.  “This connection between The Isle of Flowers and the Canadian […]

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There’s a New Boutique Hotel in St Martin 

The French side of St Martin is one of the most fascinating and vibrant destinations in the Caribbean.  But navigating its hotel product isn’t particularly easy.  While there’s the outstanding Grand Case Beach Club, Belmond’s luxe La Samanna resort and […]

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In St Martin, a Beloved Caribbean Beach Bar Reborn

You could always hear the music.  After a delicoius dinner at one of the celebrated eateries on Grand Case Boulevard, you’d take a stroll and you’d hear it, you’d feel the energy.  There was always something drawing you to the […]

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Christie’s Real Estate Adds St Martin Brokerage

Christie’s International Real Estate has added another Caribbean brokerage to its quickly-expanding portfolio.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Sanctuary in Martinique

You’re sitting in your own private plunge pool, gazing out a green-hill-lined lagoon, sipping on a ti’ punch. It’s the ultimate French Caribbean afternoon.  That’s just another day at one of our favorite places to stay in the French Caribbean: […]

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Air France Is Making It Easier to Fly From Miami to Martinique 

Air France is making it easier to fly between Miami and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The French carrier is adapting the schedule of its Pointe-a-Pitre to accommodate customers between Miami and Martinique.  Beginning March 30, there will be two […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Beach Lodge in St Martin

It’s one of the most iconic beach bars in all of the Caribbean: Karibuni, the legendary bar and restaurant on the sandy sliver of Pinel Island, just off the coast of French St Martin.  Accessed only by a short ride […]

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The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Hotel Is In Martinique 

It’s one of the coolest beach towns anywhere in the Caribbean: Le Carbet on the northern Caribbean coast of the island of Martinique.  While the town abounds with great eateries, beach bars, local shopping (and the world-class Rhum Neisson distillery, […]

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American Airlines Resumes Nonstop Martinique Flights 

American Airlines has relaunched its nonstop service between Miami and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  After a brief hiatus during the shoulder season, American is once again operating flights between Miami International Airport and Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport.  The […]

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Caribbean Moment: The Sound of Sunset in Martinique 

It’s one of the most charming little towns in the Caribbean: Saint Pierre, the northern village in Martinique that was once the “Paris of the Caribbean” before it was largely destroyed in a volcanic eruption in 1902.  Today, the town […]

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Martinique’s French Coco Hotel is Reopening 

Martinique’s French Coco Hotel is reopening its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The luxury boutique hotel will begin welcoming back guests on Nov. 18, the property confirmed.  “We are all prepared and delighted to welcome you back to […]

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In Martinique, a Legendary Caribbean Beach Bar

I’m looking out to the sea off Le Carbet, tasting a selection of Rhum Agricole from Martinique’s newest distillery, Baie de Tresor, a handful of bottles sitting on a barrel right on the beach.  I had some accras to start, […]

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This Is the Best Beach Resort in St Martin 

At the next table, one visitor bemoaned his situation to another.  “I wanted to stay here but they were full,” he said. “So I had to stay at La Samanna.” There’s perhaps no better distillation of the allure — and […]

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A New Caribbean Airline Is Coming to Martinique 

Charter firm ETF Airways is launching a new airline in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has announced plans to bring a new carrier to the region, based in Martinique.  It’s called Fly-Wi, and the company will begin […]

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Martinique Kicks Off Cruise Season 

The 2022-2023 cruise season has officially begun on the French Caribbean island of Martinique.  The island welcomed its first ship of the season this week at Fort-de-France’s Pointe Simon Cruise Terminal, a visit by Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox ship.  A […]

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From Turks and Caicos to St Martin, the Best New Caribbean Vacation Villas 

Just after Labor Day, the fantasy returns: travelers begin plotting their Caribbean winter escapes, dreaming of that next unforgettable island vacation.  And for most frequent Caribbean travelers, particularly families, it’s hard to beat a villa vacation, with the combination of […]

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The Caribbean Island of Martinique Just Lifted All Travel Rules

Another Caribbean island has officially lifted all of its travel health requirements for visitors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  Thanks to this week’s decision by the French government, visitors to Martinique no longer have to proof of a negative test or […]

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