On the south coast of Saint Lucia, where the Caribbean meets a long stretch of sand near Hewanorra International Airport, Coconut Bay Beach Resort has been a familiar name for travelers for more than two decades. The property’s mile-long beachfront, expansive all-inclusive program and two distinct resort wings have made it one of the island’s most recognizable places to […]
The Caribbean Rum Awards came to Miami on Monday, with an unforgettable evening of some of the finest rums from across the Caribbean and the island of Martinique in particular. The event, presented by the Martinique Tourism Authority, was anchored by Christopher Davis, a global rum expert, proprietor of the Rhum Room in St Barth […]
Early November is one of the best times to visit the remarkable French Caribbean island of St Barth. You won’t find the crowds of December and January, but the villas, hotels, restaurants and hotspots are open. (Here’s all you need to know about where to stay on the island and here’s how to get there). […]
Martinique is mostly known for its magnificent beaches, its hikes and its impressive waterfalls; the impetuous volcano Mount Pelée; the rum, the colors, the music; l’art de vivre. But we often forget to talk about what is happening under the sea — Martinique’s underwater island ecosystem, so sensitive and yet so rich. But travelers can […]
It’s never easy for lovers of rhum agricole in the United States. Supply of the cane-juice nectar of the French Caribbean has always been scant in America, with just a few brands that have even entered the market in the last decade. The two companies with the biggest presence have always been Martinique’s Rhum Clement […]
Club Med helped pioneer the concept of all-inclusive vacations in the 1960s and 1970s, and people of a certain age doubtless remember the hotel chain’s jingle from the time: “The Club Med vacation/The antidote for civilization.” Originally a no-frills concept with tented accommodations on the beach, Club Med has changed with the times and now […]
Martinique tourism has begun to rebound following the French Caribbean island’s reopening for tourism in June. The island’s Aim Cesaire Airport carried 73,590 total passenger in June, up from 28,286 passengers in June 2020. That also represented a 46.5 percent decline compared to the same period in 2019, in line with numbers from a number […]
Air France has relaunched nonstop service between Miami and Guadeloupe, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier is now running two nonstop flights each week, with service on Tuesdays and Fridays. The flight takes about 3.5 hours, according to Air France. Right now, it’s the only nonstop route from Miami to the Guadeloupe archipelago; American Airlines […]
Air Belgium has launched its first-ever flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. The launch of the flight means a new link between Belgium and Curacao, one that includes a stop on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Air Belgium is now operating two flights each week, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays from […]
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first Caribbean cruises will set sail out of Puerto Rico. The Port of San Juan will be home to the high-end cruise line’s first voyages in the region. The Evrima, the first of three company yachts, will make its maiden voyage in the Caribbean in November 2021. ““The selection of the […]
The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the region’s leading celebration of fine rum, is set for the first week of November. This year’s fourth annual edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards will be held from Nov. 2-7, with an unmatched collection of rum and rhum agricole and a slate of marvelous rum experiences. The festival […]
Caribbean carrier Sky High Aviation Services has launched its first-ever service to Martinique. The carrier is now operating two flights each week between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Fort-de-France, Martinique. They service is running on Mondays and Thursdays, according to the company. More importantly, it’s another way to reach Martinique, following the island’s tourism reopening […]
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