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Breezes Bahamas Completes “Refreshing” of All Guest Rooms
Above: Breezes Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff Breezes Bahamas recently completed a “refreshing” of all 391 guest rooms at the property in Nassau. The changes included new soft furnishings and renovated bathrooms. Breezes also updated its lobby and entertainment […]
Rum Journal: A Refreshing Cocktail from Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara
There’s nothing pleasant about “sand in your shorts” unless Marina Perez is mixing up a cocktail of the same name at Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts. Originally created upon the request of an exceptionally sandy guest, fresh off of […]
The British Virgin Islands Has a New Watersports Destination
You may not know that Marina Cay, the beloved eight-acre island off the coast of Beef Island in the BVI has relaunched. Now run by Mainsail, it’s home to the Marina Cay Bar and Grill, a popular yachting and day […]
The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana for 2024
The Dominican Republic welcomed more visitors last year than any in the country’s history, with most travelers descending on one place: Punta Cana, the tourism hotspot on the country’s eastern coast. Punta Cana has always been the most popular place […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2024
Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]
This is the Most Delicious Road in Puerto Rico
Arguably the best way to get to know the people and culture of Puerto Rico is through the island’s food, and the main road to culinary discovery is called the Ruta de Lechón — the Pork Highway. In Spanish, lechón […]
The Caribbean’s Hottest New Adults-Only Resort Is in Antigua
You’re on your balcony peering out at the serene beauty of a national park. There’s blue water and green hills as far as you can see; the only sounds are tropical birds and swaying palm trees. A short stroll away, you can […]
The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island
It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]
10 Caribbean Beaches for the Perfect Summer Vacation
You may not realize it if you’re in Miami or Orlando or even on sweltering days in New York, but the Caribbean really is cooler in the summer, a place for chilling out and cooling down and still the ultimate […]
This St Barth Villa Just Hit the Market for $15.1 Million
Villa CEO in Pointe Milou, Saint Barthelemy, or St. Bart’s, recently listed for $15,172,962. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted […]
Jamaica’s Red Stripe Is Launching a Rum Punch
The iconic Red Stripe brand is getting into the rum punch business. In a nod to the growing popularity of ready-to-drink cocktails, Red Stripe is launching its first-ever rum-based drinks: Red Stripe Rum Punch and Red Stripe Rum Mojito. The […]
A New Look at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana
Punta Cana’s Westin Puntacana Resort is set to debut the results of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Marriott resort is undergoing a major update by owner Grupo Puntacana, with a “refreshing change.” The property closed last […]
Kendall Jenner’s Tequila Is Opening a Beach Bar in The Bahamas
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequia will be headlining a new beach bar at the Baha Mar Resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new 818 Shack in Nassau will be the first physical cocktail location outside of the United States for 818 […]
The Buccaneer Resort Is Still a St Croix Legend
It’s hard to imagine St. Croix — or at least tourism in St. Croix — without the Buccaneer resort. When Douglas and Rachel Armstrong originally opened their 11-room inn on Beauregard Bay in 1947, sugar was still king on St. […]
Antigua and Barbuda Has the Perfect Beach for Your Personality
Antigua and Barbuda has 365 beaches — or, as the destination puts it, one for every day of the year. But what that also means is that there is a beach for every kind of traveler — and every kind of […]
Rum Journal: Martinique’s Rhum Clement Is At It Again
Rhum Agricole is different. But it’s not just the complexity, the artistry, the overwhelming quality. It’s that every year, the sugarcane harvest is different; and when you’re dealing with a pure agricultural product, with pure sugarcane juice, that means every […]
A Tiny Must-Visit Resort in the British Virgin Islands
The new Saba Rock resort in the British Virgin Islands is a magnificent blend of form and function, capturing some of the ephemeral feel of a Caribbean beach bar while designed to survive the destructive force of a hurricane like […]
The Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean
Romance in the Caribbean comes in so many different forms: cliffside sunsets; afternoons on empty beaches; endless wine-fueled dinners in centuries-old estates; twilight walks on hidden streets. And that’s particularly true of the most romantic hotels in the Caribbean, which […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2022
It seems that every year in the Caribbean we say it’s been a year like no other — but in the age of the pandemic, that’s a guarantee. And if 2020 was defined by the ongoing question of the tourism […]
A Leading Caribbean Private Island Resort Is Open Again
It’s a rather unique system. If you need something at Petit St Vincent, you walk out your door and raise a flag on your cottage’s flagpole. Suddenly, any request is filled; room service; transportation; the sudden need for a cocktail. […]
The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts
The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel […]
A Caribbean Recipe for Octopus Ceviche
A fresh and delightful way to enjoy the summer heat is with this easy octopus recipe. Many people are very intimidated by the idea of cooking octopus but it is actually really easy to master. Simply start with a great […]
A Recipe for Jamaican Cucumber Salad
With the Paleo diet gaining even more momentum moving into the new year, there is a constant search for new and interesting side dishes that are not heavily processed to accompany the main dishes at the table. This recipe looks […]
Mexico’s Isla Mujeres Is Open for Tourism
It’s just 18 minutes from Cancun by boat, just 4.3 miles long and less than half a mile wide — and the tiny island of Isla Mujeres still remains something of a well-guarded secret. It wasn’t until a few decades ago […]
Top Jamaica Hotels Are Making Upgrades
Many top Jamaica hotels are making upgrades to prepare for the eventual return of travelers to the island. While Jamaica has not yet announced a reopening date for tourism, a number of properties are refurbishing, refreshing and reimagining themselves for […]
Caribbean Tourism “Will Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus”
It’s uncharted territory for the Caribbean region (and the world) right now, but the region’s top tourism leaders are pointing to the Caribbean’s past experience with major disruptions as hope for its future. The Caribbean has “considerable experience in managing […]
From Cancun to Turks and Caicos, 7 Cocktails to Make Right Now
If you’re at home right now, you’re probably still dreaming about the Caribbean. And for those of us who can’t be in the region right now, there are still some ways to rediscover the Caribbean in your own home. One […]
Jamaica Has a New Spotify Playlist for the “Irie Vibes” We Need
In a time of global unease, Jamaica Tourism is looking to send out some positivity with a new Spotify playlist aimed at helping to lift our spirits. It’s called, fittingly, “Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be Alright,” and it features […]
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