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Study: Replanting Coral Is Benefiting Caribbean Reefs

Coral gardening, the process of replanting laboratory-raised coral fragments to restore coral populations, is proving to benefit Caribbean reefs, according to a new study from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. The school said the […]

In Curaçao, Planting New Coral Reefs

As the coral reef population plummets around the world, the Dutch Caribbean is taking the lead in the fight to grow new reefs. In Curaçao, the Coral Restoration Foundation continues to plant new coral “trees” in the island’s waters, and […]

Why St Lucia Is Planting 100 New Trees

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Sustainable Development announced that its Department of Forests and Lands would be holding a tree planting exercise in celebration of World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) on June 17. The project […]

Jamaica’s Tree Planting Drive

Above: Environment Minister Robert Pickersgill at the Tree Planting Day By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is planning to distribute 75,000 seedlings this year to replenish the country’s forests, according to Environment Minister Robert Pickersgill. The distribution comes after 31,000 […]

“There are No Greater Bites to be Had Than in Grenada”

Grenada’s reputation as a foodie hotspot has only strengthened in recent years, as travelers begin to appreciate the destination’s unique culinary offerings. Now, Grenada is at it again, launching a new partnership with culinary star Chef Alexander Smalls. Smalls, a […]

How This Aruba Resort Sets the Standard for Sustainability

Growing up on a farm gave Ewald Biemans a love of nature, but it was watching Aruba grow into a global tourist destination drawing millions of visitors each year that spurred him to create arguably the most environmentally responsible resort […]

In Bonaire, A Major Step for Coral Reef Restoration

Bonaire was the Caribbean pioneer for coral reef restoration. And now the island is again at the forefront of the movement to plant new reefs. For the first time in history, three species of boulder coral have been outplanted back to Bonaire’s reefs: […]

9 Caribbean Rainforest Resorts to Try Right Now

Nearly every island in the Caribbean is ringed with beautiful beaches, but there’s more to a Caribbean vacation than sun and sand. Just inland from the coast on many islands you’ll find steep-sided mountains carpeted in lush rainforest, a less […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Residential Real Estate Projects

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Residential real estate in the Caribbean is, in a word, booming. And that’s been accompanied by a wave of new residential real estate projects, from private islands to branded residential resorts to full-fledged […]

In St Thomas, a New Kind of Off-the-Grid Caribbean Development

By Alexander Britell It’s the newest development in St Thomas: Magens Junction, composed of 108 affordable rental apartments at the former St Thomas Dairy Site — and it’s rather unique for the entire Caribbean. It’s a project by Jackson Development Company, […]

Saving Barbados’ Coral Reefs

A rescue mission is underway to save Barbados’ coral reefs, which have been impacted by a range of climate-related and other hazards. Recent studies conducted by the Coastal Zone Management Unit and Barbados’ Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies […]

OBMI CEO Douglas Kulig on Design, Sustainability and Antigua’s Development Boom

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CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture

It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work […]

Club Med to Debut New Dominican Republic Resort in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff A highly-anticipated new Club Med resort is set to open in the Dominican Republic in November. The new Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, the first of Club Med’s “Exclusive Collection” in the Americas, will officially […]

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In the BVI, Earth Day Is an Entire Month

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands is celebrating Earth Day all month long by creating community awareness through its Seeds of Love initiative. Various events have included school plantings and discussions, voluntourism planting events, plant donation drive, and a planting at the Ellis Thomas Downs […]

The Green Caribbean Awards 2019

We can happily report that the Caribbean is, in fact, getting greener. Whether it’s the regular debut of a new solar park, the frequent launch of a new wind farm or a renewed regional focus on sustainability. While more work […]

Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Marine Programs

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island megaresort on Paradise Island is expanding its marine programs to coincide with World Oceans Day. The new aquatic adventures include a five-day marine adventure summer camp; a twilight snorkel program that […]

In the British Virgin Islands, Seeds of Love

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s about new life in the face of adversity, reconstruction in the face of destruction. It’s about turning a hurricane into a new opportunity for growth. And the newest initiative by the British Virgin Islands […]

Turks and Caicos’ Villa del Mar Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos’ tourism bounce back continues. Providenciales’ Villa del Mar luxury condominium resort has reopened its doors in the wake of last month’s major storms. Villa del Mar is fully operational and all guest […]

Turks and Caicos’ Coral Gardens to Reopen Oct. 16

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Coral Gardens resort in Turks and Caicos has announced plans to reopen Monday, Oct. 16. The Providenciales-area property said it had “fared quite well with minimal damage” consisting of unearthed palm trees and a […]

Coral World: St. Thomas’ Must-Visit Attraction

There are mountaintop bars, duty free shops and some of the Caribbean’s greatest beaches. But if you’re looking for one must-visit attraction in St. Thomas, it’s this: Coral World Ocean Park, the island’s leading eco-tourism destination. The park is a […]

How Atlantis Is Helping Bahamian Coral

Last week the Atlantis hotel completed a successful two-day harvesting and out planting of corals to three coral reefs off New Providence that were destroyed by 2016’s Hurricane Matthew. The ongoing project – an initiative of the nonprofit, Atlantis Blue Project […]

Guana Island Has Its Very Own Orchard

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor These days there’s a whole lot of talk about farm-to-table “this” and slow food “that” in the culinary world, but one Caribbean resort is (literally) putting its fork where it’s food is. And at […]

The Caribbean’s Biggest Solar Energy Plant

The Caribbean’s biggest operational solar plant has opened in Puerto Rico. The Oriana Solar Park has debuted in the area of Isabela, with an estimated production of 100,000 megawatt-hours of energy in its first year of operations. “The Oriana Solar […]

Designing Dominica’s Best Hotel

Since boyhood, Gregor Nassief, owner of Dominica’s Secret Bay hotel, had a lofty dream—to create a home away from home amongst the wild forested cliffs of Dominica. And to preserve the natural environment all the while. While celebrating the nuptials […]

Carnival’s Fathom Cruise Brand Delivers on its Promise

By Simons Chase CJ Contributor I have to confess my skepticism when I decided to cruise aboard Carnival’s new cruise line, Fathom, on a “voluntourism” or “social impact” journey to the Dominican Republic. After all, in an industry that seems […]

How to Live on This Beach in the British Virgin Islands

It’s one of the best beaches in the British Virgin Islands: Cane Garden Bay, a beautiful stretch of white-sand beach filled with beach bars. And while that makes it a great place to visit, it makes it an even more […]

MSC Cruises to Build $200 Million Private Island in the Bahamas

A huge new island project By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MSC Cruises has announced plans to develop its own private Caribbean island experience in the Bahamas. The company said it would be spending around $200 million on the project. Bahamian […]

In Antigua and Barbuda, a Must-Visit Caribbean Event for Foodies