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The 10 Best Restaurants in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Montego Bay isn’t just Jamaica’s most popular travel gateway — it’s an island of flavors in itself. Days begin with jerk smoke drifting on the breeze, end with the clink of glasses over candlelit waters, and somewhere in between you’ll find yourself navigating a spectrum of dining that ranges from barefoot casual to polished elegance. […]

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The Island of Dominica Has Hiking Trails, Hot Springs, Waterfalls and InterContinental’s Top Caribbean Resort

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Dominica isn’t the kind of island that screams for attention. It doesn’t need to. With its lush mountains, secret waterfalls, and untamed spirit, the Nature Island whispers — and for those who listen, the rewards are unforgettable. Now, that whisper has a new echo: the the InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort and Spa, a game-changing luxury retreat that’s putting this […]

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Exploring the Caribbean's Only Jaguar Preserve in the Jungle of Belize

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You may not see one. But they’ll definitely see you. We’re hiking through lush forest, filled with towering trees, flowing rivers and waterfalls, tropical birds and everything from leafcutter ants to wari to tapirs. But the most interesting – and rarest — creature that inhabits the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is also the most beautiful: […]

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Preferred Hotels’ Newest Property Is a Jungle Resort in Panama 

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Independent hotel brand Preferred Hotel just added a new property in Panama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Gamboa Rainforest Resort in the town of Gamboa is the newest member of the collection.,  The jungle hotel, set on the Chagres River, is a 166-room hotel that takes travelers right into the heart of the rainforest.  The […]


Exploring the Caribbean's Only Jaguar Preserve in the Jungle of Belize

Maybe it’s the scenery. Or perhaps it’s the hiking. Or the rainforests. Or the island’s stunning resorts.  But one thing is clear: Americans are falling in love with St Lucia again, with US travel to the Eastern Caribbean island continuing to surge in 2024, officials told Caribbean Journal.  Overall, tourism to St Lucia seems to […]

JetBlue Is Its Cutting Flights to This Caribbean Island 

JetBlue has announced plans to cut its only flights to one island in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  JetBlue will no longer be operating service between New York and Poite-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, in a significant blow to the destination’s efforts to attract tourism from the United States.  The carrier will not be resuming service to […]

Saint Lucia Tourism Just Named a New CEO 

The Pitons. The three-wall resorts. The floating water park. The chocolate. The rainforest. Saint Lucia is one of the more unique travel offerings in the Caribbean — and now the island has a new leader for its tourism efforts.  The island’s Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has brought back former CEO Louis Lewis as its new […]

Belize Is the Fastest-Growing Destination in the Caribbean Right Now

The pristine reefs of Ambergris Caye. The sparkling beaches of Placencia. The rugged natural beauty of the Cayo District.  Belize is a world of destinations for every kind of traveler, whether you’re seeking a rainforest retreat, a stay in a river lodge or a good old-fashioned sandy getaway.  It’s no surprise, then, that the country […]

Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: An Eco-Escape in Saint Lucia 

It’s the late evening and the symphony starts: the breezy shaking of palm trees, the spirited calls of birds; the rhythmic solos of tree frogs.  You’re in the middle of the rainforest, with just four walls separating you and the wonder of Saint Lucia’s tropical environs.  This is the Fond Doux Eco Resort, and it’s […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Tea House Is in the Rainforest in Antigua

It’s a most unusual — but perhaps eminently appropriate — location for a Caribbean tea house: in the middle of the rainforest.  But that’s precisely the delight of the new Antigua Vintage Tea House, the island’s new haven for delicious food, views, exquisite tea and the ultimate Caribbean tea time. Set on the grounds of the […]

Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: Rabot Hotel, Saint Lucia  

Our new regular feature, the Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week, takes you on a journey across some of the most delightful, memorable “small: properties in the Caribbean.  The Caribbean hotels we’ll be featuring will typically be those with fewer than 50 rooms, and often far fewer than that. Think of it as a new […]

The Best Beachfront Resorts in Saint Lucia

It’s unquestionably one of the most naturally beautiful islands in the Caribbean. But when you think about Saint Lucia, the beach isn’t often the first thing that comes to mind. Indeed, many of the island’s most noteworthy places to stay aren’t actually on the beach, like three-walled hillside retreats like Ladera or Jade Mountain and rainforest […]