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In St Barth, a Caribbean Rum Festival Like No Other

New Book Explores the Ultimate Caribbean Bucket List

A new book by veteran travel journalist and CJ contributor Bob Curley explores the ultimate Caribbean bucket list: 100 Things to Do in the Caribbean Before You Die. The new book guides readers on ways to create timeless memories across …

JetBlue Is Restarting Another Caribbean Nonstop Route

JetBlue Airways is resuming its only nonstop service to the French Caribbean Nov. 5, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The New York City-based carrier is restarting flights between New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Beginning Nov. …

Rum Journal: The Best Rum Shop in Bonaire

It’s never been known as a rum destination, but for rum drinkers making the trip, Bonaire is home to one rather good rum shop. And it’s actually a Chinese supermarket. It’s called the Zhung Kong supermarket, and inside this grocery …

The Joy of the Ti’ Punch, the Ultimate Caribbean Rum Cocktail

It’s the purest expression of sugarcane in spirit form: rhum blanc, or white rhum agricole. Unaged white rum made from pure pressed sugar cane juice is as close as you can come to the cane: a raw, visceral, complex spirit …

The Caribbean’s Best Rum Festival Is Set for November

Rare artisanal rums, vibrant ti’ punch, fine cigars, sparkling yachts and rooftop cocktails. In other words, just another day at the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth. Now in its fifth year, the Caribbean’s best rum festival is back again for …

The Caribbean Island of St Barth Just Removed All Testing, Vaccination Rules

Traveling to the French Caribbean island of St Barth just got a whole lot easier. The tiny Caribbean paradise just removed all travel restrictions to the island, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. That means travelers no longer need to show proof …

In Miami, a Celebration of the Rums of Martinique

The annual Sip of Martinique event came to Miami last night, with a celebration of rhum agricole to launch the 2022 edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth. The tasting party at Miami’s Empire Social Lounge (home to Miami’s …

Rum Journal: The Signature Rum Experience in Nevis

While Nevis was once the sugar capital of the Caribbean, full-fledged rum-making has been a lost art on the island for hundreds of years. That changed several years ago when international rum expert Mark Theron debuted his Clifton Estate Spiced …

A Rum Roundtable in Barbados

Barbados’ premier event for rum aficionados is back again for 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Rummelier Roundtable, a rum event for connoisseurs produced by the Royal Rum Society, will run this year from Oct, 5-9 in Barbados. It’s an …

Rum Journal: A New Brugal from the Dominican Republic

While you may not realize it, the Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal the most popular rum brand within the Caribbean — that is, as a measure of consumption in the region. That’s not exactly a surprise, given that it’s the number …

From the Dominican Republic to Palm Island, 5 Places to Go in July

We can’t stress it enough – the Caribbean is even better in the summer. You get more beaches to yourself, the water is deliciously warm and the nights are breezy and beautiful. The latest edition of Places to Go takes …

In Bonaire, a Rum Night to Remember

The Caribbean’s greatest restaurant. Endless premium rum. Fine cigars. It was truly a night to remember on June 17 as Bonaire Rum Week concluded with a multi-course rum-infused dinner at the world-renowned Brass Boer restaurant, followed by a VIP cigar …

The Caribbean’s Hottest New Rum Festival Kicks Off in Bonaire

The hottest new rum festival in the Caribbean kicked off on Tuesday night in Bonaire. Bonaire Rum Week, the first major event on the island since the onset of the pandemic, launched with an opening party at the island’s signature …

Taste of Bonaire Is Back

Bonaire’s popular local food celebration, Taste of Bonaire, is making its return. The first Taste of Bonaire since the onset of the pandemic is set for June 11, Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced. The first edition, dubbed “Taste Is Back,” will …

Bonaire Just Removed of Its All Travel Requirements

As of June 1, 2022, travelers to Bonaire will no longer need to complete health declaration form, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means that the island will no longer have any special travel requirements to visit the island. The health …

Bonaire Set for Major Caribbean Rum Festival

Michelin-starred chefs. Oceanfront cocktail bars. World-class rums. The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is readying to host its most anticipated event in years: Bonaire Rum Week, the weeklong celebration of premium rum and culinary culture from June 14-17. Bonaire Rum …