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Dominican Republic Keeps Rewriting Tourism Records, Topping 8 Million Visitor Mark By August

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The Dominican Republic continues to rewrite its own records, welcoming 8,005,257 visitors in the first eight months of 2025, according to new data released by Tourism Minister David Collado. The figure represents a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, a 13 percent jump over 2023 and a 2.8 percent rise against […]

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Rum Journal: A Mojito Mecca in Mustique

Above: Cotton House Long a popular hideaway for the British royal family, the Grenadine island of Mustique is one of the gems of the Caribbean, but if you can’t get there right this minute, the Cotton House resort has you covered. The Cotton House’s Beach Cafe & Bar has offered a signature mojito recipe for […]

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Rum Journal: Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Barbados Rum

PLANTATION is a rather interesting brand: the company is owned by France’s Cognac Ferrand, and sort of “collects” rums from a host of Caribbean islands. Each rum, which the company considers a “grand cru,” is labeled as Plantation and the name of the country in which it was produced — Plantation Barbados, Plantation Grenada, Plantation […]

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Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada

It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things to do in Grenada, whether you’re just arriving on a cruise for the day or […]

Rum Journal: Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Barbados Rum

 THE BAHAMAS was one of the centres of rum running during prohibition — and often a drinking destination in its own right during the same period. And rum has always been the most popular drink in the 700-island archipelago. But when it comes to producing rums, it’s been a different story — few rums, and […]

Rum Journal: Miami's Sugarcane

THE NOBLE SPIRIT is increasingly becoming the global spirit. While the Caribbean remains the world’s rum centre (and will be indefinitely), as we’ve shown, the love of and passion for rum extend far beyond the region’s borders. And in Miami, the United States’ unofficial rum capital, this has never been more true. From new distilleries […]

Rum Journal: Dos Maderas Luxus

 LAST YEAR, we tried Dos Maderas PX 5+5 for the first time. The rum, made by sherry maker Williams & Humbert, is unique in that it is aged for five years in the Caribbean in bourbon casks and then taken to Spain, where it’s aged for an additional five years in sherry casks. That was […]

Rum Journal: Traveling to Puerto Rico With Caliche Rum

PUERTO RICO is known for two very famous white rums: Bacardi and Don Q Cristal. Last year, though, a new white rum emerged on the scene from Ponce-based Destileria Serralles, which makes Don Q, called Caliche. What’s unique about Caliche is that, unlike most white rums, it’s aged. The rum actually uses the solera blending […]

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: The Perfect Jamaican Cocktail, Island Outpost Style

 Above: Goldeneye in Jamaica IF IAN FLEMING had concocted a rum punch, this would have been it. The Goldeneye Punch is equal parts James Bond, Chris Blackwell and Jamaica. Goldeneye, the estate on Jamaica’s Oracabessa Bay where Fleming created James Bond, is today a luxurious resort property that is part of Chris Blackwell’s Island Outpost […]

Rum Journal: Is This The Best Rum From Puerto Rico?

Bacardi. Don Q. They’re the biggest names in the Puerto Rican rum business. Their top-of-the-line rums, Reserva Limitada and Gran Añejo, respectively, are both Rum Journal favourites and among the top rums on the market. Another rum, Ron del Barrilito, is a standout from La Isla del Encanto. But is there another rum from Puerto […]

Rum Journal: Hawaii's Koloa Rum

IT HAS beautiful beaches, warm water and soft sand. It’s a natural place to make rum. Except this isn’t the Caribbean — it’s a burgeoning rum hub called Hawaii. Thanks to rich, volcanic soil and a largely tropical climate, Hawaii has become a new location for rum production. And that’s largely thanks to the Koloa […]