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10 Small Hotels to Visit in The Bahamas This Summer 

Sailing the turquoise splendor of the Exumas. Diving blue holes in Andros. Finding new levels of chill in San Salvador. Achieving seclusion in Cat Island. Tasting new flavors in Nassau. The Bahamas is an equally vibrant destination in the summer, […]

10 Small Hotels for Romantic Getaways in the Caribbean

When it comes to an adults-only retreat in the Caribbean, there’s often nothing better than a well-designed small hotel. Boutique properties just offer that extra degree of romance, that added level of intimacy. Because when you’re looking for a romantic […]

The Five Best Small Hotels in San Juan

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for an intimate escape in San Juan? A hotel where the staff greets you by name, knows exactly how you like your coffee, and makes you feel like a friend instead of just […]

The Best Small Hotels in Negril

Above: Rockhouse in Negril  By Guy Britton NEGRIL — People  often say Negril is two places; the cliffs and the beach. We say Negril is countless places and different experiences. Some of the best hotel experiences in the world are created […]

In Dominica, a Boost for Small Hotels

Above: the Champs hotel in Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is looking to reach 90,000 annual stayover visitors by 2015, and enhancing the island’s small hotel industry will go a long way toward achieving that. Accordingly, […]

Five Great Small Hotels in the Dutch Caribbean

They’re the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. This Dutch Caribbean enclave at the southern tip of the Caribbean is a beautiful mix of European, Caribbean and international tastes, styles and customs. It’s also home to some beautiful small […]

Puerto Rico Looks to Small Hotels, Inns to Boost Tourism in Urban Areas

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico has big plans for small hotels. The territory’s government has launched a new project called “Posadas,” or “Inns,” which aims to diversify its tourism offering while providing “unique […]

The Caribbean’s Best Small Hotels – 2013

We continue our Best of the Caribbean series with a look at the small hotel properties that make the Caribbean tick — particularly those of 50 rooms or less. While the Caribbean has superb luxury resorts and all-inclusives, it has […]

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Small Luxury Hotels Adds New Property in Jamaica

Small Luxury Hotels has added a new Caribbean property to its global portfolio, adding the Bluefields Bay Villas resort in Jamaica.  The property is a collection of six all-inclusive villas set at the base of Bluefields Mountain on the western […]

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15 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now

There’s just something different about a small hotel. Maybe it’s the intimate service you get, or the way the design vision of the owner seems to manifest itself better in the decor. Maybe it’s the little quirks, or the warm, […]

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10 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now

There’s often something special about a well-executed small hotel. It’s more intimate, it’s more personal, it’s more soulful. And the Caribbean is full of precisely such places, from hillside retreats to beachfront boutiques. These are places with personality, where quality […]

A New CEO at Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By the Caribbean Journal staff Small Luxury Hotels of the World has named a new CEO. The brand has named Filip Boyen as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Boyen had been appointed as managing director of SLH’s management […]

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How Caribbean Hotels Should Be Good Neighbors

Hotels have a unique opportunity and responsibility to be contributors in even a greater capacity in their local communities.  To be a good neighbor, hotels should embrace opportunities to positively impact and engage with their local community. This can range […]

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From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History

Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a […]

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Vote for the Best Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean

The Caribbean Journal team scours the Caribbean each year to find the best, coolest and most interesting places to stay in the region for our readers.  Now, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve relaunched one of our landmark awards celebrations, […]

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The Five Best Boutique Hotels in Ocho Rios, Jamaica 

Ocho Rios, a.k.a. “Ochi,” îs one of Jamaica’s top north shore resort areas, and in the mix among the resorts along the stretch of coast between Runaway Bay and Ocacabessa are a nice selection of boutique hotels tucked in amid […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Colorful Retreat in Martinique 

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has a rather eclectic collection of places to stay, with a focus on smaller, boutique-style getaways.  But even on an island with every kind of hotel, La Suite Villa is, let’s say, a bit […]

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From The Bahamas to Punta Cana, Hotels Where You Can Cool Down This Summer

The Caribbean is even cooler in the summer. It’s not just the freedom of smaller crowds, or that little bit of extra space on the sand. It’s the breezy comfort of the trade winds, of summer nights on the beach.  […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: Curacao’s Top Luxury Retreat  

Curacao is one of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — destinations in the Caribbean. While its spectacular capital of Willemstad is a culturally rich, cosmopolitan place, its prime position in the island’s marketing over the years has helped create […]

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From Aruba to Punta Cana, Relaxing Hotels for a Stress-Free Caribbean Vacation 

“Experiential travel” is one of the biggest buzz words in the industry right now, as more and more travelers look to get out beyond their hotel rooms, explore their destinations and immerse themselves in local destinations. We’ve always advocated for […]

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The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2023

The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable […]

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The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba

Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true of […]

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The Best Boutique Hotels in Belize

Small but mighty, Belize packs everything from Mayan ruins smothered in dense jungle to idyllic Caribbean islands, each home to boutique hotels that put guests in direct touch with the country’s vast natural beauty. We’ve scoured Belize’s beaches, cays, rivers, […]

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7 Hotels in Punta Cana With a Boutique Feel

Punta Cana may be one of the most popular resort destinations in the Caribbean, but it’s not all about giant resorts lining the shore of the east coast of the Dominican Republic: those same peerless beaches also are inhabited by […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: An Eco-Escape in Saint Lucia 

It’s the late evening and the symphony starts: the breezy shaking of palm trees, the spirited calls of birds; the rhythmic solos of tree frogs.  You’re in the middle of the rainforest, with just four walls separating you and the […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Hidden Gem in Saba 

It’s just past twilight on the patio at the Queen’s Hotel, Bar and Kitchen, and the chef has prepared a half-shell Saban lobster with truffle potatoes.  If you haven’t been to this lovely little island before, you may not know […]

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Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Sanctuary in Martinique

You’re sitting in your own private plunge pool, gazing out a green-hill-lined lagoon, sipping on a ti’ punch. It’s the ultimate French Caribbean afternoon.  That’s just another day at one of our favorite places to stay in the French Caribbean: […]

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The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023

It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]

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