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Aruba Is Getting New Nonstop JetBlue Flights From Fort Lauderdale

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Palm trees swaying as you step off the plane. A quick morning flight that turns into an afternoon on the beach. Aruba just became even easier to reach. JetBlue is launching new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba beginning Dec. 4, 2025. The new route will operate three times weekly, year-round, and it marks JetBlue’s return to Aruba from Fort Lauderdale — […]

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Rum Journal: In Anguilla, The Best Kind of “Crappy” Rum Punch

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor By the end of your stay at Anguilla bed-and-breakfast Las Esquinas, you’ll have enjoyed the intimacy of a guest house, the luxury of a private villa, and the amenities of a hotel. But first, within minutes of arriving, you’ll enjoy something else: Las Esquinas’ Crappy Rum Punch. Why “crappy?” “Well, […]

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Rum Journal: A Hot Rum Punch Recipe For Thanksgiving

For CJ readers who aren’t in the Caribbean right now, we sympathize. And we have some help for you. Phil Greene, the author of To Have and Have Another, an Ernest Hemingway cocktail companion, has offered the recipe for what he calls the “Hemingway Hot Rum Punch.” And trust us, it will warm you up […]

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At London's Dub Jam, a Taste of Jamaica

Above: Dub Jam in Covent Garden (All photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor LONDON — Living in London (or visiting) and jonesing for jerk? Head straight for Covent Garden and check out Dub Jam, the tiny Bedford Street boite where Jamaican flavor is served up seven days a week. Open since last […]


Rum Journal: A Hot Rum Punch Recipe For Thanksgiving

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Contributor No other cocktail screams “Caribbean!” louder than rum punch, and in this edition of Rum Journal, Anguilla’s CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa offers a quick and easy recipe that’ll transport you to the tiny tony island’s white-sand shores in a single sip. CuisinArt’s Rum Punch Ingredients 2 ounces Mount Gay […]

Rum Journal: A Reef Rum Punch From St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We can’t guarantee that – to borrow a phrase from Madonna – you’ll feel “like a virgin” after this cocktail. But you will feel in a Virgin Islands state of mind after a few swigs of this Reef Rum Punch, one of the signature frozen drinks at Frenchman’s Reef […]

Rum Journal: At Jamaica's Goldeneye, a Punch Fit For James Bond

Above: Goldeneye By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Jamaica’s Goldeneye resort is most famous as the former home of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and boasts a loyal following of effortlessly elegant travelers who converge at its oceanfront Bizot Bar to sip cocktails and take in the view. Although there might not be a Goldeneye […]

Rum Journal: The Recipe For a "Naked" Rum Punch

No, no — it’s not what you think! Our latest Rum Journal recipe comes from our friends at Naked Turtle Rum, a terrific white rum that is doing its part to help protect the critically endangered sea turtles of the Caribbean. Their recipe is called Naked Punch, and it’ s an easy-to-make delight by Naked Turtle, […]

Rum Journal: At St Barth's Le Toiny, A Taste of Old Havana

Above: Le Toiny in St Barth You probably know of Le Toiny in St Barth, one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive hotels. You may know of its rooms, or its service — or its food (indeed, CJ recently named Le Gaiac one of the top 50 restaurants in the Caribbean). But it’s also home to […]

Rum Journal: An Endless Punch From St Croix's Cruzan Rum

Above: St Croix CRUZAN RUM’S message is simple: Don’t Hurry. It’s a philosophy we rather like here at Rum Journal. And Cruzan’s message fits nicely with the laid-back island of St Croix where it’s been distilled since the late 18th century and managed by the Nelthropp family for generations. Cruzan produces a range of rums, […]

Rum Journal: A Punch Smash From Panama's Ron Abuelo

SOME of the world’s best rums claim their origins in Spain — most notably Bacardi and Don Q. But another top rum was the result of a trip from Spain to the New World: Panama’s Ron Abuelo. The rum comes from the Varela Hermanos distillery, which was founded by Jose Varela Blanco, a Spanish immigrant, […]