The water along Eagle Beach has a luminous blue that seems to go on forever. In Montego Bay, the hills rise behind a sweep of resorts, beaches and old sugar-estate country. On St. Thomas, ferries leave the harbor for St. John, sailboats cross Pillsbury Sound and Magens Bay curves around one of the Caribbean’s most […]
We like the beach, the culture, the food. But sometimes going to the Caribbean is really just an excuse to go shopping. And whether you’re stopping in port or on a long vacation, you’ll find everything you want to buy at these five Caribbean destinations. Where is your go-to shopping destination? Tell us in the […]
THE ORIGINS of the Piña Colada remain a topic of much debate within Puerto Rico. But one of the strongest claims (along with that of Barrachina in Old San Juan) is that of the Caribe Hilton, where, by many accounts, the cocktail was invented. It was at the Caribe in 1954 that bartender Ramon “Monchito” […]
Above: the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde will undergo a $32 million renovation, the property announced Monday. The resort, which recently added a new oceanfront bar and lounge, will focus on “guestroom enhancements,” including upgraded bathrooms, living space and decor. The property […]
