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This Cap Cana All-Inclusive Has a New Speakeasy
At the entrance, it looks like a butcher shop from the 1950s. Make it through to the back, and it’s something very different. The Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana has debuted the brand’s first-ever speakeasy, the “Blind Butcher,” a multi-sensory experience […]
A Secret Cigar Speakeasy in St Croix
By Alexander Britell It’s up the steps and past the pool tables and behind an unmarked wooden door on the second floor of a covered plaza in the heart of Old Christiansted. There’s no name, no sign and it isn’t […]
San Juan’s Secret Speakeasy
A hip hangout in the capital By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — There’s no sign. And you wouldn’t even notice it if you walked by during the day. But after dark, all roads lead to La Factoria, […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean Has a New Speakeasy (And It’s All-Inclusive)
Above: The Rabbit Hole (All photos by CJ) OCHO RIOS — “I’m sober.” It’s true at precisely that moment. Somewhat true. But the statement has no value for its veracity. It’s the password. Two gentlemen in fedoras and sunglasses wave […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Rainbow on Nevis Peak
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tafari Ayinde, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of a rainbow on Nevis Peak in Nevis. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]
US Vice President Joe Biden, Haiti’s Michel Martelly Speak By Phone
Above: Joe Biden By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone today with Haiti President Michel Martelly, according to a statement from the White House. The talks continued a dialogue on what the White […]
St Lucia Speaker of the House Peter Foster Named Queen’s Counsel
By the Caribbean Journal staff Peter Foster, St Lucia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, has been admitted to the Inner Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, making him a Queen’s Counsel. Foster joins his father, Kenneth Foster, in […]
Regional Economy Poised to Grow, But English-Speaking Caribbean Vulnerable
Above: the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington By the Caribbean Journal staff The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are poised to grow despite persistent global volatility, according to a new report from the World Bank. The report, “Latin […]
Jamaica Swears in New Lawmakers, Chooses Speaker of the House
Above: Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Peart By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s 63 new MPs were sworn in today at the opening of the new session of Parliament at Kingston’s Gordon House. MP […]
New Speaker of the House in Jamaica
Above: Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert at her first sitting in Parliament (JIS Photo) The Jamaican House of Representatives welcomed new Speaker Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, along with Deputy Speaker Tarn Peralto, at their first sitting since Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding appointed new ministers […]
How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Reinventing the Wellness Getaway
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the pandemic: the rise of the luxury villa. More and more travelers are looking for that extra degree of space and seclusion, and that’s led to white-hot demand for luxury villas […]
The US Virgin Islands Cruise Industry Is Booming
If you’re on a cruise to the Caribbean, chances are you’ll be making a stop at one of the ports in the US Virgin Islands, where the cruise industry continues to boom. Both St Thomas and St Croix experienced 13 […]
The Bahamas’ Legendary Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant Just Made History Again
NASSAU — For more than a half century, Nassau’s Graycliff has been the premier restaurant in the Caribbean (and the home of the region’s largest wine and spirits collection). More than that, it has set the standard for food and beverage […]
Is Canouan the Next Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Hotspot?
Whether stepping foot on Canouan for the first time or seeing its green Mount Royal peak and coastal posh surroundings from afar, there’s a visible vibe. And, that vibe is ultra-luxurious. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two […]
American Airlines Will Soon Be Flying Daily to the Island of Dominica
Lush rainforests, waterfalls, a boiling lake and the Caribbean’s longest hiking trail (and one of the world’s greatest luxury resorts). Dominica is one of the Caribbean’s great islands for adventure — but it hasn’t always been easy to get there. […]
Is This the Best All-Inclusive Restaurant in Jamaica?
Its name is Zenith. It’s perched on the top floor of a stately, open-air white building with panoramic vistas of the aqua Caribbean below, hut-dotted white sand beaches below and pops of forest green mountains in the approachable distance. It’s […]
Anguilla Is Breaking Ground on a New Airport Terminal
Anguilla breaks ground this week on a major new airport terminal, with plans for a 50,000-square-foot space slated to make its debut in the fall of 2025. The new terminal will be able to accommodate as many as 215 passengers […]
10 Resorts in Puerto Rico for Your Next “Isla del Encanto” Vacation
Puerto Rico has more than 130 hotels, which is a lot to choose from. But there are some that stand out for their history, unique location, authentic vibe, luxury experience — and some with a combination of all of the […]
Condor Is Relaunching Flights from Germany to Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda is set for a big boost out of Europe this winter with the relaunch of flights between Frankfurt and Antigua on Condor. Condor has confirmed its return to the destination with weekly flights running from Nov. 5 […]
American Airlines Is Launching Two More Nonstop Routes to Barbados
It’s no secret that Barbados has big designs on tapping the US travel market, and in recent months, the island’s efforts have been paying off. First, the island secured more flights from Miami for the holiday. Last week, Delta Air […]
American Airlines Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to the Island of Saint Lucia
From the pulsing energy of Rodney Bay to the rainforest retreats of Soufriere, the island of Saint Lucia is as diverse a destination as you can find in the Caribbean, whether you’re staying in a three-walled room with an infinity […]
A Massive New All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Cancun This Summer
One of the largest hotels in the Caribbean is set to open its doors in the Mexican hotspot of Cancun, with the planned debut of the 1,743-room AVA Resort Cancun. The property, the latest by the AIC Hotel Group, whose […]
Caribbean’s Top Hotel Investment Conference Returning to Miami
The Caribbean’s premier hotel investment conference is returning again to Miami this April. CHRIS, the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit, will run from April 22-23 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The event has more than 450 registered delegates, […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
Jamaica Is Hosting Another Tourism “Resilience” Conference
Jamaica has been working to position itself as a global center for the study and practice of tourism “resilience.” That included the creation of the first global tourism resilience center and, last year in Kingston, the first-ever Global Tourism Resilience […]
Why Aruba Is the Caribbean Capital of Chef’s Tables
You walk in to what seems like an art gallery, with marble floors and a few modern pieces on the walls. Suddenly the door opens and you’re inside a dimly-lit, state-of-the-art speakeasy with a dozen chairs and a kitchen. This […]
American Airlines Just Launched Three New Nonstop Flights to Cancun
American Airlines is in the midst of a significant expansion in the Mexican Caribbean, centered in the area’s buzzing hotspot of Cancun. American has just launched a trio of new routes to Cancun International Airport, with new service from Cincinnati, […]
Jamaica Adding New Automated Passport Kiosks
In a a bid to expedite processing at two of the Caribbean’s busiest airports, Jamaica is adding new automated passport control kiosks in Kingston and Montego Bay. The new kiosks aim to “streamline passenger flow,” according to a statement from […]
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