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Barbados Finance Minister: Moody’s Downgrade “No Surprise”
Above: Parliament in Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Moody’s Investors Service’s recent downgrade of Barbados’ debt to junk status was “no surprise” to the country’s Ministry of Finance, Minister Chris Sinckler said in a statement. Sinckler said […]
American Airlines Is Now Flying to a New Caribbean Destination: Tulum
You know Cancun: the high-rise resorts, the nightclubs, the all-inclusives and the attractions. But about two hours away is a very different kind of destination: Tulum, a place that began as a boho-chic hideaway but has since developed into a […]
It’s Getting Easier to Fly Nonstop to Bermuda, Including From Some New Cities
Bermuda’s traditional tourism stronghold has always been the Northeastern United States. That’s not exactly a surprise; it’s a very short flight from important markets like New York and Boston, and travelers in those cities have for decades been a major […]
Air Canada Is Launching Nonstop Flights to Tulum
With just about every major American carrier announcing plans to fly to Tulum’s new airport, it’s no surprise that Canada’s top airline is getting into the game. Air Canada has announced plans to launch nonstop flights from both Montreal and […]
The 20 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts to Visit Now
It’s fall, the kids are back in school. Travel is calmer and it’s time for the perfect relaxing Caribbean getaway. If you’ve been paying attention, adults-only resorts, particularly those of the all-inclusive variety, are hotter than ever in the Caribbean, […]
Nick Cannon to Headline New Year’s Eve at Atlantis Paradise Island
Nick Cannon will headline this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. Cannon will perform a DJ set at the resort’s ever-popular New Year’s fete, joined by renowned violinist Ezinma, and what Atlantis calls a […]
The New Waldorf-Astoria Cancun Resort Is Opening in November
The Caribbean’s newest Waldorf-Astoria resort is set to welcome guests for the first time this November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort is currently accepting reservations for Nov. 1, 2022 and beyond, the property confirmed. The new Waldorf-Astoria is set […]
How to Take a Caribbean Sailing Vacation Right Now
Sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a chartered catamaran is every bit the fantasy journey it sounds like, but here’s one surprise I got during my time cruising around Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke on a Moorings […]
Nocturne Acquires WIMCO, Forging a New Caribbean Villa Power
In December, leading Caribbean villa provider WIMCO Villas was purchased by Nocturne Luxury Villas. The deal follows last year’s acquisition by Nocturne of another major St Barth villa provider, St Barth Properties, forging a significant new villa player for St […]
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. […]
Another Private Island Sold in The Bahamas
By Alexander Britell 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, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to Read More.
The 2020 Caribbean Rum Awards Are Set for November in St Barth
The Caribbean’s ultimate rum experience is returning this Nov. 10-15, 2020 in St Barth. The 2020 edition of Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Rum Awards and the St Barth Rum Festival, a week-long celebration of the Caribbean’s finest rum, will return to […]
The Barbados All-Inclusive You Need to Try Right Now
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton It’s a breezy dinner in Barbados, with light music muted by the crash of the waves down below. Chicken tempura is on the menu, followed by a perfectly prepared Flying fish, accompanied by a […]
5 Little Caribbean Resorts to Try Right Now
We love small hotels here at Caribbean Journal — and we know you do, too. The Caribbean’s littlest hotels may be short on size but they’re big on charm – and even tiny places to stay often come with all of […]
Nigel Spence: Another Reason to Love Jamaican Food
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor The more health related remedies that show up on the market as the newest and latest innovation, is the more I realize that the standard old school Jamaican way of life before fast food joints […]
The Top 5 Casino Destinations in the Caribbean
If you want to find the perfect casino in the Caribbean, you shouldn’t have to roll the dice. While there are some great casinos scattered around the region, some islands have a far better offering than others. That’s why we’ve […]
The Top 10 Turks and Caicos Resorts to Visit Now
Turks and Caicos is one of those rarefied destinations in the Caribbean, and that’s in large part due to the sheer number of top-level Turks and Caicos resorts. It’s a destination where the pace is just a bit more relaxed, […]
Southwest Airlines Launching Nonstop Turks and Caicos Flights
Southwest Airlines is adding another new Caribbean destination. The fast-expanding carrier is planning to launch new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos beginning Nov. 5. Southwest Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly made the announcement in a […]
The Best Islands for Snorkeling in the Caribbean
It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Kingston, Jamaica
Fun facts about Kingston By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Though most visitors fly into Jamaica’s “second city” of Montego Bay, the capital, Kingston, is a vibrant and energetic metropolis well worth a visit. With a new highway that has […]
Another Nickelodeon Hotel Is Coming to the Caribbean
Karisma Hotels and Resorts and Viacom International have broken ground on a second Nickelodeon-branded hotel in the Caribbean. The new Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya is slated to debut on Mexico’s Caribbean coast in December 2017. The company is […]
Norwegian to Bring Back UK-Puerto Rico Flights
Norwegian is bringing back its flights to Puerto Rico. The low-cost carrier announced that it would be bringing back the United Kingdom’s only direct flights to Puerto Rico beginning in November. The carrier first launched the flights in the recent […]
Rum Journal: Another Interesting Variety From Rhum Saint James
It’s practically a given: when you open a bottle of Martinique’s Rhum Saint James, you’ll find a high-quality, great-tasting rhum agricole. But what’s also a given is something a bit more rare: whatever the age, whatever the vintage, St James […]
What Do Economic and Social Change Look Like in Jamaica?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor PERHAPS the question I get asked most frequently is about the economy and the prospects for it. One of the things I hate the most is when people engage you on the economy and ask […]
Caribbean Cigar: Robert Dipano Tastes the Graycliff Silver
By Robert Dipano CJ Contributor GRAYCLIFF’S master Cuban torcedores and expanded cigar rolling operations have catapulted the Bahamian brand to the forefront of the luxury cigar market. And Caribbean Cigar was lucky enough to get its hands on Graycliff’s Silver […]
Interview With New Anguilla Governor Christina Scott
Above: Governor Christine Scott By Alexander Britell Christina Scott began her appointment as Anguilla’s 12th Governor over the summer, succeeding Alistair Harrison as the United Kingdom’s top official on the island. She came to the British Overseas Territory following a […]
The 10 Best Caribbean Casinos
Move over, Las Vegas. The Caribbean has a multitude of terrific casinos, and the vast majority of them are full-service, large-scale gaming Meccas. Here’s the list of our 10 favourites for 2013, with an emphasis on what has become the […]
President of Jamaica’s G2K, Delano Seiveright, to Step Down Next Month
By the Caribbean Journal staff Delano Seiveright, the president of the Jamaica Labour Party’s G2K young professional organization, will vacate office next month. In an email to supporters, Seiveright said he had confided the plan to several members of the […]
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