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The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]

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The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico 

Puerto Rico has never been hotter, buoyed by a pandemic-era boom that filled its hotels to capacity and put a new travel spotlight on the destination. It seems like new flights routes launch just about every week to the island, […]

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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 […]

Rum Journal: A Terrific New Caribbean Rum: One Drop

When it made its debut four years ago, Harbour Island’s Afrohead rum sent a shockwave through the industry. Its superb design — and its drinkability — were a refreshing addition to the Caribbean’s rum offering. It was bold, it was cool […]

Luis Fonsi Launches Newest Single: Calypso

By the Caribbean Journal staff Luis Fonsi sent shockwaves through the music industry last year with his Puerto Rico-focused Despacito, and the Caribbean star is at it again with his newest single: Calypso. The new single features British-Jamaican rapper and […]

VIDEO: FedEx Takes A Bottle of Pepper Sauce From Nevis to China in New Ad

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of FedEx’s newest ads has a Caribbean star. The company’s United Kingdom division has produced a new advertising film highlighting its “show the world” campaign, featuring Nevisian pepper sauce maker Llewellyn Clark. “Mine’s a […]

Bahamas Breaks Ground on National Baseball Stadium

Above: the groundbreaking last week (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has officially broken ground on a national baseball stadium. The Andre Rodgers National Baseball stadium, named for the first Bahamian to make the Major Leagues, will […]

Puerto Rico Governor Does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Nominates Ricky Martin

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla became the first Caribbean leader to perform the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Sunday. The challenge sees participants dump buckets of cold […]

VIDEO: A New Caribbean Rum Ad That’s About More Than Rum

Jamaica’s Appleton Rum recently launched a new advertising campaign — one that could mark a shift for the way Caribbean rums are marketed. It’s a departure from the typical pirate — and party-themed rum ads — it is a story that […]

VIDEO: Jude Law, Giancarlo Giannini Sail in the British Virgin Islands

Above: Jude Law and Giancarlo Giannini in “The Gentleman’s Wager” By the Caribbean Journal staff Maybe they should change it to “Keep Sailing.” Spirits giant Diageo’s latest ad for whisky brand Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label features film stars Jude Law […]

VIDEO: How to Make The Caribbean’s Easiest Rum Punch Recipe

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I spent a week in Nevis recently, a magical trip that revolved around two resorts and imbibing at least that many tumblers of rum punch a day. After all, every hotel seemed to have […]

The Caribbean’s Hottest Destination

Above: Wotten Waven, Dominica (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell WOTTEN WAVEN — It’s hot here. Yes, it’s the Caribbean. And yes, the sun is heavy. But there’s another source of heat; something beneath my shoes. You can see […]

VIDEO: Nevis Gets “Happy”

Above: the Nevis “Happy” video By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Nevis has gotten in on the continued momentum of Pharrell Williams’ famous “Happy” video. Regional telecom giant Digicel’s local office in St Kitts and Nevis has released […]

Sneak Preview: Willy Monfret Tours Guadeloupe in New Video

Above: a scene from the next season of “Let Me Show You My Islands” By the Caribbean Journal staff Following last year’s release of “Let Me Show You My Islands,” Willy Monfret will soon be releasing the second season of […]

Santo Domingo Stars in New Enrique Iglesias Music Video

Above: “Bailando” in Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff Music star Enrique Iglesias’ newest video has another major star: the city of Santo Domingo. In his new release, “Bailando,” the Dominican Republic’s capital is on centre stage, featuring Iglesias […]

VIDEO: 8 Experts Give Their Take on Dominican Republic Tourism

This week was the Dominican Republic’s leading tourism conference, DATE, which saw officials and tourism industry stakeholders from across the country gather in Punta Cana. To learn more about the state of Dominican tourism, Caribbean Journal caught up with eight […]

VIDEO: Carmelo Anthony Plays to a Caribbean Rhythm in NBA Commercial

Above: Carmelo Anthony unveiling a refurbished basketball court in Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony plays basketball to a Caribbean rhythm in the latest NBA commercial. The spot, “Carmelo’s Ene-Be-A Rhythym,” is part […]

Video: Martinique Does Pharrell’s “Happy”

Above: Martinique By the Caribbean Journal staff The “Happy” feeling is spreading across the Caribbean, and now Martinique has gotten in on the fun. Locals on the French Caribbean island have put out their own video covering Pharrell Williams’ ultra-popular […]

VIDEO: Caribbean Cruise Industry Dances to Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”

Above: CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon stars in Onboard’s “Happy Video” By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — The Caribbean cruise industry got into the “Happy” spirit this week, with help from attendees at the Cruise Shipping Miami conference. Caribbean […]

Caribbean Road Trip: Exploring Dominica in 15 Stops

DOMINICA — THE ENTIRE island of Dominica is a veritable theme park for the adventure-inclined. And an adventurous drive in Dominica takes the art of the road trip to a whole new level. Driving here is almost an extreme sport, […]

VIDEO: Costa Rica Tourism Highlights “Happiness” in New Campaign

Above: Cocles Beach in Limon on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast By the Caribbean Journal staff Costa Rica has debuted a new series of video campaigns to promote its tourism sector, all under the theme of “happiness.” The four videos highlight […]

VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon’s Barbershop Quartet Covers Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me”

Above: Jimmy Fallon and his “Ragtime Gals” barbershop quartet By the Caribbean Journal staff Jimmy Fallon channeled Jamaican music star Shaggy with his latest “Barbershop Quartet.” Fallon, the new host of NBC’s “Tonight Show,” frequently uses his “Ragtime Gals” barbershop […]

VIDEO: Yohan Blake Joins Freerunners to Market Thomson Cruises

Above: Yohan Blake in the “DreamRunners” ad By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s a whole new take on cruise marketing. Thomson Cruises has unveiled its newest ad, which features Jamaican sprinter and Olympic Gold Medalist Yohan Blake showcasing the beauty […]

Haiti Markets Ile a Vache in New Video

Above: Ile a Vache (MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Just nine miles southeast of Les Cayes, the island of Ile a Vache (“Cow Island”) has become integral to Haiti’s renewed tourism push. The country’s government has been pushing […]

Sir Viv Richards Promotes Antigua and Barbuda Tourism in New Video

Above: Sir Viv Richards By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean tourism industry is only getting more competitive — so it’s no surprise that Antigua is looking to promote its tourism sector with help from one of the greatest competitors […]

Jamaica Wins With “Bobsled Song”

Above: Jamaica’s bobsledders in Sochi By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica may not have starred in the Bobsleigh at Sochi on Sunday, but the country seems to have won the gold on the Internet this weekend. While the bobsledders finished […]

In St Croix, Celebrating “Local”

Above: produce at the St. Croix Agriculture and Food Fair (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST CROIX — “Easy now. It’s hot.” That’s the warning from Velma Cruz, who’s been bringing her hot sauce to St Croix’s Agriculture […]

Caribbean Sound: Anguilla’s Amalia Watty

OUR NEW feature, Caribbean Sound, takes you across the world of Caribbean music, from established musicians to young, up-and-coming voices. We start off with a conversation with a new artist from Anguilla, Amalia Watty, one of the island’s hottest new […]

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