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“The Caribbean Region has Rebounded Magnificently — But There Is No Room for Complacency”

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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Paradise Island's Ocean Club to Become Four Seasons Resort

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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The Best Beaches in the Caribbean - 2018

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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Atlantis Paradise Island Names New President

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]


The Best Beaches in the Caribbean - 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is “back to business” after the passage of Hurricane Irma, officials said Wednesday. All airports in The Bahamas are now open and operating, with international and domestic service having resumed. Major properties in Nassau have already welcomed new guests, and cruise ships were slated to begin arriving in […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Wellness Resorts

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sometimes, when everyday stresses threaten to dim our dazzle, what we really need is a restorative getaway, a few days devoted to our physical and emotional health in an idyllic location. If that sounds like the remedy for what ails you, check out this list of the top 10 […]

Riu Palace Paradise Island Is Going Adults-Only

By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu Hotels and Resorts is planning to reopen the Riu Palace Paradise Island on Oct. 28, led by a significant change: the resort will become an adults-only property. The 350-room all-inclusive in the Bahamas has been “completely renovated,” with a wide array of changes both to the rooms and common […]

Atlantis' Coral Towers Relaunch Delayed

By Alexander Britell The Bahamas’ Atlantis resort has delayed the planned debut for its relaunched Coral Towers resort. The Coral, which had been slated to debut July 16, will now be opening its doors later this summer, a spokesperson confirmed to Caribbean Journal. “Our first guests to The Coral will be welcomed later this summer […]

The Best Caribbean All Inclusives for Food

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you think staying at an all-inclusive resort means enduring endless uninspiring buffets, it must have been a while since you’ve stayed at one! Today’s generation of all inclusive resorts is leaving the old buffets-and-wristbands model in the dust, elevating the category with elegant dining in refined restaurants that […]

The Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean

Yes, luxury is in the details. But luxury is also in the big things — it’s about making sure that guests never want for anything — that they always have what they need — and that no request goes unanswered, no problem unsolved. When we look at luxury resorts, we examine primary factors: design, room quality, amenities (from […]

An $8.85 Million Home on Paradise Island

There’s a major new luxury home on the Bahamian real estate market. Cascarilla Residence, an Ocean Club Estates property, is a five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence allows for indoor/outdoor living at its finest. It’s listed for $8.85 million. The Paradise Island home is designed for enjoying ocean views, which begin at the exposed entry foyer, boasting coral […]

Atlantis’ Big Relaunch Begins July 16

Atlantis Paradise Island is in the midst of a major relaunch, with the biggest change set to debut on July 16 when the rebranded Coral Towers become The Coral hotel. The Coral is a transformation of the former Coral Towers, with a new Lobby Lounge including an ice cream parlor and bakery, along with redesigned […]