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Cunard to Debut “Come From Away” at Sea on Queen Elizabeth’s First Caribbean Voyage

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When Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth sets sail for her maiden Caribbean season on Oct. 16, 2025, she will be carrying more than guests and grandeur. For the first time ever, the Tony and Olivier Award–winning musical Come From Away will take the stage at sea — a milestone partnership between Cunard and Music Theatre International. The […]

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Jamaica's Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa Up For Sale

Above: the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff The Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Jamaica is up for sale. Global firm CBRE Hotels has been tapped to market the property, the brokerage announced. “Montego Bay remains one of the Caribbean’s most popular, and beautiful, unspoiled natural […]

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In Miami's Little Haiti, a Home for the NBA

Above: the opening of the NBA Cares Learn & Play Center at the Little Haiti Cultural Center By the Caribbean Journal staff The Miami Heat have found a home in Little Haiti. Despite taking a tough 111-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, the Miami Heat took time out of their schedule to […]

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Foundations of Dwyane Wade, Sandals Announce Partnership

Above: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (right) By the Caribbean Journal staff NBA superstar Dwyane Wade and his charitable organization, “Wade’s World Foundation,” is launching a three-year partnership with the Sandals Foundation. The two non-profit foundations “plan to launch programmes and initiatives to benefit youth in underserved communities in the Caribbean and Miami,” Sandals wrote […]


In Miami's Little Haiti, a Home for the NBA

Above: a Diplomatico demonstration at the Miami Rum Festival By the Rum Journal staff Miami is the rum capital of America, and it’s set to again host the world’s largest rum festival this week: the Miami Rum Festival. The festival, a celebration of all things rum, will bring together rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts from […]

VIDEO: Caribbean Cruise Industry Dances to Pharrell Williams' "Happy"

Above: CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon stars in Onboard’s “Happy Video” By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — The Caribbean cruise industry got into the “Happy” spirit this week, with help from attendees at the Cruise Shipping Miami conference. Caribbean Journal’s Travel Editor, Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon starred in the video, which was produced by Onboard Media. […]

Caribbean Art Exhibition Coming to Perez Art Museum Miami

Above: Arnoldo Roche Rabell, We Have to Dream in Blue, 1986. Collection of John T. Belk III and Margarita Serapion, Photo: Courtesy of Walter Otero Gallery By the Caribbean Journal staff A major Caribbean art exhibition is set to open at the Perez Art Museum Miami. Caribbean: Crossroads of the World, which first launched at […]

Caribbean Countries Make Push at Cruise Shipping Miami Conference

Above: dancers from the United States Virgin Islands at Cruise Shipping Miami (all photos by CJ) By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — Countries from across the wider Caribbean region descended upon Miami Beach, Fla. this week for the annual Cruise Shipping Miami conference. Above: US Virgin Islands dancers at Cruise Shipping Miami From small-port […]

Earthquake Shakes Florida Keys and Cuba For Third Time in Three Months

Above: the location of the earthquake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff The third earthquake in three months struck off the northern coast of Cuba on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was also felt in the Florida Keys and mainland Florida — in Miami, Naples and […]

Miami's Haitian Heritage Museum Celebrating 10th Anniversary

Above: the Haitian Heritage Museum in Miami (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Miami’s Haitian Heritage Museum, the only museum dedicated to Haitian art and culture outside of Haiti, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding. The museum, which is located in the Design District arts neighbourhood of Miami, is marking the occasion […]

Norwegian Getaway Begins First Voyage Out of Miami

Above: Norwegian Getaway (Photo: NCL) By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round at PortMiami, has officially arrived in Miami and begun its first voyage. The ship began what will be a weekly schedule of seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean on Saturday. The ship was christened on Friday with […]

Royal Caribbean Unveils "Revitalized" Vision of the Seas

Above: the Vision of the Seas (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Royal Caribbean has officially debuted its “revitalized” Vision of the Seas cruise ship. The Vision of the Seas, which made its maiden voyage in 1998, underwent a month-long renovation in October that included a totally revamped interior, new restaurants and […]