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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel Completes Renovation Project

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Dominica’s Fort Young hotel has completed a renovation project, giving a new look to 21 of its oceanfront deluxe rooms.  The historic Rosea hotel is in the midst of a broader project that will see another 13 rooms updated this summer.  The Fort Young is also planning to unveil a new waterfront spa, along with […]

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How Two Dominica Hotels Are Feeding Healthcare Workers

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Dominica’s Secret Bay and Fort Young hotels have shifted from catering to overnight guests to feeding frontline healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed “Koudmen Kitchen,” an homage to the Creole term that translates to “helping hand,” and led by Grant Lynott, the executive chef of Secret Bay’s Zing Zing Restaurant, along with Fort Young Chefs’ […]

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From The Bahamas to Antigua, the Caribbean’s Best Historic Hotels

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The best hotels take you somewhere. They transport you, taking you to another plane, another dimension of comfort, serenity and experience.  The best historic hotels take you to another time — by a carefully curated cocktail of history, luxury and authenticity.  The Caribbean has an impressive portfolio of historic properties — some that have always been hotels, […]


How Two Dominica Hotels Are Feeding Healthcare Workers

Dominica’s historic Fort Young Hotel is getting bigger. The premier place to stay in Roseau is unveiling 60 new rooms called the Fort Collection. This development comes as part of the seaside resort’s 30th-anniversary celebration, which includes an expansion and enhancement plan. “We are absolutely thrilled to finally give guests an opportunity to experience these […]

Dominica at Epicenter of Caribbean Hotel Boom

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s hotel pipeline is surging — as more and more investors from around the world launch new hotel and resort projects. It’s growth that’s largely region-wide — but one island seems to be doing particularly well: the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, which has quietly become a major center […]

Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel Names New GM

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s landmark Fort Young Hotel has named a new general manager, the property announced this week. The Fort Young has tapped Jose Abreu as its new general manager, in which role he will oversee the complete operation of the property, including the final phase of the hotel’s renovations. The downtown […]

VIDEO: Discovering the New Dominica

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton DOMINICA – It’s the brightest hour of the late afternoon and everyone is in the water, looking out at stunning green mountains and blue sea. We’re all at the new infinity pool at the Fort Young Hotel in Roseau, some under the water, some in the corner hot tub, all […]

A Great Little Cafe in Dominica

By Alexander Britell There’s light music, the clack of china cups and the sound of the water. This is a classic sidewalk cafe, umbrellas and tables and all, a tiny slice of France on the seafront in Roseau, Dominica. This is Le Petit Paris, the best little cafe in Dominica, a friendly, welcoming place to […]

Eastern Caribbean Leaders Meet in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Leaders from around the Eastern Caribbean met this week in Roseau for the 62nd meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Authority. The OECS were informed of “positive changes” projected for the sub-region’s states, according to OECS Director General Didacus Jules. Speaking on Wednesday, St Kitts and Nevis Prime […]

An Epicurean Experience in Roseau

By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking for a new culinary getaway in the Caribbean? Roseau, Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel is welcoming a special guest executive chef, with Jamaica’s Kevin Broderick coming to the hotel to host two special epicurean experiences. The first will be June 2, and the second June 30, with special menus aimed […]

Caribbean Room With a View: Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel

Above: the historic property in downtown Roseau It’s the first thing you do. Or should do, anyway. You open the door to your hotel room in the Caribbean and walk to the window or balcony. It’s that moment, when you first open the door or slide the window, that you know and feel that you’re […]