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Martinique Eyes Tourism “Resurgence”

The French Caribbean island has long been one of the most vibrant, fascinating destinations to visit in the wider Caribbean. And now the island is looking for a new era of tourism “resurgence,” according to Benedicte de Geronmimo, the new …

Rum Journal: Martinique’s Rhum Clement Is At It Again

Rhum Agricole is different. But it’s not just the complexity, the artistry, the overwhelming quality. It’s that every year, the sugarcane harvest is different; and when you’re dealing with a pure agricultural product, with pure sugarcane juice, that means every …

There’s a New Cocktail Bar in Bonaire

This is a work of art. That’s the first thing you think when you start turning the pages of the cocktail menu at Tiki & Co in Bonaire. The West Indies Phoenix. Davy Jones Locker. Oaxacan ‘n Talking. With each …

The 10 Best Adventure Hotels in the Caribbean

A journey through the rainforest to a Mayan temple. A rugged hike to a 200-foot-wide boiling lake. A dive into the heart of a blue hole. Far beyond the beach, there’s another side of the Caribbean, of mountains and rainforests …

15 Caribbean “Hideaway” Beaches to Discover in 2022

Even at the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, you can always find your own space. But right now, sometimes travelers are looking for a little extra seclusion; a little more distance from other people. That’s where these Caribbean beaches …

The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022

Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re …

These Caribbean Hotels Aren’t on the Beach. And That’s the Point.

It’s morning and the only things you hear are chirping birds and waving palms; there’s some blue in the distance, but up here it’s the green that matters. The beach is a long walk or a shuttle ride away, but …

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2022

A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find …

The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean

By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. …

The 2021 Caribbean Journal Holiday Gift Guide

No matter what holiday you celebrate, there’s no better gift than the gift of the Caribbean. And we have you covered with the latest edition of the Caribbean Journal Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve curated our favorites for the 2021 season, …

From Jamaica to Puerto Rico, 9 Secret Treehouse Hotels to Visit

It’s another universe of the Caribbean: high up in the rainforest, surrounded by natural wonders, the only sounds shaking leaves and singing tree frogs. These are the Caribbean’s ethereal treehouse hotels, secret places to stay far off the tourist map …

6 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Diving Destinations

If you’re an avid diver in the Caribbean, chances are you’ve been to the region’s most famous diving hotspots — most notably the longtime Caribbean capital of diving, Bonaire. But there’s a multitude of spectacular diving destinations hidden away across …

Martinique Rum Crowned World Champion at Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth

Two years ago in St Barth, a never-before-seen field of the world’s most expensive rums faced off in a rum category for the ages. And this week in St Barth, history was made again. For the first time ever, the …

American Airlines Relaunches Flights to Martinique

The world’s largest airline has returned to the French Caribbean. In a significant boost for the French Caribbean island of Martinique, American has restarted its service from Miami International Airport to Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport just outside of Fort-de-France. …

Air Canada Is Back in Martinique

Air Canada has made its return to the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Air Canada has relaunched a weekly Saturday service between Montreal and Fort-de-France, with the first flight touching down this weekend. The airline is operating the French Caribbean …

Air Antilles Is Adding More Saint Lucia Flights

Air Antilles is adding more new flights to Saint Lucia this winter. The French Caribbean carrier will now be operating around 3,000 seats each month, beginning Dec. 6. That will include daily flights from Barbados; six weekly flights from both …

The Caribbean’s Top Rum Festival Is Back

A master class in rare bottlings of Jamaican rum. A rum-and-cigar pairing with Davidoff. A blind-tasting competition of the Caribbean’s most sought-after rums. A journey through the world of the Rhum Agricole of Martinique and Guadeloupe. It’s the Caribbean’s leading …

Martinique Has a New Tourism Commissioner

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has named a new Tourism Commissioner, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Martinique Tourism Authority has tapped Benedicte de Geronimo to the role. Di Geronimo, a graduate of the Sorbonne in Paris, is working …