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On The Bahamas’ Andros Island, The Art of Real Adventure
By Guy Britton WEST SIDE NATIONAL PARK — Andros is different. Most islands are surrounded by water. Andros merges with water. Water passes through and around and beneath this island, the largest in The Bahamas (and sixth-largest island in the Caribbean) […]
In Andros, Tackling the Food-Price Problem at the Grassroots
Above: BAIC Executive Chairman Edison Key tours the North Andros High School’s mini-greenhouse with teacher Shivanandah Ackloo (BIS Photo) By Gladstone Thurston With food prices an increasing challenge for the Caribbean, a group of students in the Bahamas are working […]
A Bonefishing Paradise in The Bahamas
By Guy Britton CARGYLE CREEK — Yesterday we saw a bonefish 24 inches long. Today we are going back to catch it. You can travel the world and back and not find a place that rivals Andros for the quantity […]
Bahamas Planning Expansion of Straw Markets
The Bahamas is looking to expand its straw markets across the archipelago. The country’s government will soon be launching new straw markets in both Cat Island and Harbour Island to facilitate the wares of staw vendors, practitioners and wood carvers. […]
Bahamas Pushes Agro-Processing Training, With Help From Jamaica
Above: Edison Key, left and Donna Bromfield (BIS Photo/Gladstone Thurston) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is continuing its agricultural push, now with a focus on turning locally-sourced fruits and vegetables into food byproducts. Last week, the Bahamas Agricultural […]
From Atlantis to the Ocean Club, Bahamian Produce Begins Turning Heads
Above: BAIC farm manager Ayret Lightbourn answers questions from chefs about tomato production in North Andros (BIS Photo/Gladstone Thurston) By the Caribbean Journal staff A number of Bahamian chefs were on hand this weekend in North Andros to look at […]
The Caribbean Year in Review
For the Caribbean, it was the Year of the Vote. By year’s end, five countries, Jamaica, Guyana, St Lucia and Haiti and the British Virgin Islands, will have chosen new leadership, with Jamaicans headed to the polls on Thursday. It […]
In the Bahamas, Help for Organic Farming
By Gladstone Thurston IICA’s Bahamas representative, Dr Marikis Alvarez (left), farmer Kirk Deleveaux, Edison Key (centre) and assistant general manager for agriculture, Arnold Dorsett (BIS Photo) The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture is continuing its push for agricultural development […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024
It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]
10 Small Hotels to Visit in The Bahamas This Summer
Sailing the turquoise splendor of the Exumas. Diving blue holes in Andros. Finding new levels of chill in San Salvador. Achieving seclusion in Cat Island. Tasting new flavors in Nassau. The Bahamas is an equally vibrant destination in the summer, […]
From Aruba to Punta Cana, Relaxing Hotels for a Stress-Free Caribbean Vacation
“Experiential travel” is one of the biggest buzz words in the industry right now, as more and more travelers look to get out beyond their hotel rooms, explore their destinations and immerse themselves in local destinations. We’ve always advocated for […]
The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]
More New Flights to Islands in The Bahamas
There’s another new route to one of the most beloved destinations in The Bahamas. Fast-expanding Bahamian carrier Aztec Airways has added another new nonstop route between Fort Lauderdale and the island of Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. Aztec […]
The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2022
They may not be the biggest, or have the most amenities. They may be brand new, they may be centuries old. But the coolest hotels in the Caribbean are the ones that have that indescribable x-factor; where, no matter how […]
Tropic Ocean Airways Launches Fort Lauderdale-Nassau Flights
Put simply, it’s the best way to get from South Florida to Nassau. Period. Tropic Ocean Airways has launched its first regularly scheduled service between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau in The Bahamas. The carrier kicked off its inaugural Fort Lauderdale-Nassau […]
The Bahamas Is Launching New Travel and Testing Protocols for Visitors
The Bahamas is set to launch a new set of travel and testing protocols that would remove the country’s existing mandatory quarantine for visitors. Beginning Nov. 1, The Bahamas will remove the mandatory “vacation in place” requirements for all visitors, […]
CJI Market Focus: The Out Islands of The Bahamas
By Joe Pike Although the coronavirus setback rebuilding efforts by the Out Islands of the Bahamas after the region was damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, Kerry Fountain, executive director of the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board, said he doesn’t […]
The 25 Best Beaches in The Bahamas
People sometimes forget the sheer vastness of The Bahamas. You may know there are 700 islands and cays, but you may not realize that The Bahamas covers an expanse of almost 655,000 square kilometers. It is not just a country […]
The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020
The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps […]
From The Bahamas to Barbados, Our Favorite Travel Videos of 2019
Caribbean Journal scours the Caribbean for the best places to stay, the best beaches, the best food and the must-try experiences of the region, focusing on properties big and small and destinations both heavily visited and far under the radar. […]
The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards – 2019
It began with an idea. An idea to celebrate the jewels of the Caribbean hotel industry, the smaller, more intimate spaces through which hoteliers express their dreams, their personalities and their visions for what hospitality can be. And now the […]
20 Great Resorts for Summer Caribbean Vacations
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer. It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat at the hippest […]
10 Small Bahamas Resorts to Visit Right Now
With 700 islands and cays and some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere on the planet, it’s not surprising that the Bahamas is filled with terrific resorts. But while the destination is perhaps best known for larger hotspots on the […]
From The Bahamas to St Vincent, 5 Private-Island Destinations to Try
You may have heard of the legendary private islands, the places like Antigua’s Jumby Bay and Turks and Caicos’ Parrot Cay. But if you dig further, you’ll discover that the Caribbean is filled with all kinds of private-island destinations with […]
The Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the Caribbean
Some scuba diving destinations are legendary. Others are known for one thing or another: spectacular reefs, wrecks, whales, sharks, walls or cenotes. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have it all. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have the perfect […]
The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018
The Caribbean is back and better than ever. That means it’s time to rediscover the region, returning to your favorite spots and exploring uncharted destinations. We’ve hand crafted an enticing mix of famous and off-the-radar destinations, giving you our favorite […]
Irma Hits Cuba, Nears Florida
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hurricane Irma was moving near the north coast of Cuba on Saturday evening, heading toward the Florida Keys, according to the latest projections from the NOAA. The storm was pounding the north coast of Cuba, […]
10 Remote Caribbean Hotels That Are Worth the Journey
Some hotels are destinations in themselves — and some places are so beautifully remote that when you get there you simply must be in a hotel. There is a peaceful quiet relaxation from the realization that you’re miles from anywhere and no […]
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