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A Major Increase in Flights to Martinique
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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Enjoying the View on Grace Bay Beach

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Gary Gardiner, who sent this lovely photo from his stay at the Palms resort on Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last […]

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A New Way to Book a Villa in Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the easiest places to explore in the Caribbean — the French Caribbean island of Martinique, home to some of the best roads in the whole region (and even better road signs). That also makes it a hub for villa rentals — the option for those who want to […]

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New Hotel Coming to Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new hotel coming to Martinique. Le Simon Hotel, a 94-room property set in downtown Fort-de-France, is slated to open in Jan. 2016. The property is located in front of the city’s Pointe Simon Cruise Terminal, meaning easy walkability to all of the French Caribbean city’s shopping and historic […]

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The 50 Best Caribbean Beaches

We’ve always said that the best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. But some Caribbean beaches are that much more special — the ones that repay great journeys. But what makes a great beach? Is it the color of the sand? The relative lack of people? The size? It’s a […]

New Hotel Coming to Martinique

 If you’ve been to the French Caribbean, it’s likely you’ve encountered a very nice after-dinner tradition: the homemade punch. It’s usually free, a gift of the proprietor for choosing his or her restaurant, and it’s usually delicious — a blend of rhum agricole and some combination of fruits and spices. We always prefer the coconut […]

Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall

 Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. This year’s Fall List highlights some of the best (and, in some cases, under the […]

How Guadeloupe and Martinique Are Helping to Facilitate Access to Dominica

 Eases ferry travel By the Caribbean Journal staff French authorities have launched a visa waiver for travelers looking to reach Dominica by ferry. Authorities in Guadeloupe and Martinique have extended a visa waiver for travelers who enter either country in order to take a ferry to Dominica. The waiver is valid until Sunday, Sept. 6. […]

How to Get to Dominica Right Now

 How to reach the island By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s major airport remains closed until further notice due to the effects of Tropical Storm Erika. That means the primary way to access the island is via ferry from Guadeloupe or Martinique. The French Caribbean’s major ferry operator, L’express des Iles, has announced a new […]

Rum Journal: Martinique’s J Bally Reserve de la Famille

 IT’S ONE OF the world’s most famous rum bottles: J Bally’s “pyramide,” the pyramid-shaped bottle containing the dark amber-coloured rhum agricole from Martinique. Of course, it’s also one of Martinique’s best rums, whether in the seven year or the twelve year variety. J Bally is one of the island’s oldest rum brands, dating back to 1917, […]

Rum Journal: Tasting Martinique's Rhum HSE XO

 You may not have heard of it. Indeed, beyond Martinique and the Metropole, it remains far under the radar. But there’s a rhum from Martinique that needs your immediate attention. Without a US distributor (yet), the work of Martinique’s terrific Habitation Saint-Etienne plantation is a bit hard to find, unless you’re in Martinique or in certain corners of […]

Martinique, St Lucia Lightly Shaken By 4.9-Magnitude Earthquake

 Quake shakes Eastern Caribbean islands By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.9-magnitude earthquake caused shaking in Martinique and St Lucia over the weekend, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which struck early Saturday morning, struck at a depth of 74 kilometres. Its epicentre was around 95 kilometres east-southeast of Martinique’s capital, Fort-de-France. […]

The Best Resorts in the Caribbean

 The best Caribbean resorts are more than just rooms, pools and sand. They use the art of luxury to create something more. Something meaningful. While the term “resort” certainly has its share of definitions in the Caribbean (and we address here EP resorts, not all-inclusive resorts), a great one should, at its core, offer completeness. […]