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Why Martinique Is the Best-Kept Secret in Caribbean Snorkeling
In St Thomas, Kayaking Through the Mangroves
“You always have that feeling of joy,” Sybille Sorrentino says, gazing at the wall of green just across the water. “It’s a three-by-two-mile sanctuary.” We’re at Virgin Islands Eco Tours, set on the southeastern coast of the island of St …
Anguilla Launches “Vacation Bubble”
Nov. 1 marked the next phase of Anguilla’s tourism reopening, one that began in August. Crucially, the new phase includes the introduction of what the island’s tourism official are calling a “Vacation Bubble,” designed to allow hotels and resorts on …
The Bahamas’ Fowl Cay Resort Is Open Again
One of The Bahamas’ leading luxury resorts is open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. The private-island Fowl Cay resort, which is owned by Sandals Resorts International, officially reopened its doors this week. The resort, set on a 50-acre island in …
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Caribbean Moment: A Beautiful Afternoon in the BVI
The British Virgin Islands is as beautiful above the water as it is below the water. Whether you’re staring at sparkling shades of blue or marveling at its undersea life, it’s one of the most naturally gorgeous destinations in the …
A New Way to Vacation in the British Virgin Islands
There’s a moment on this trip when you take it all in, when you look around at the glory of this place and stop to savor it. We have been fortunate enough to have made the journey around the British …
Kimpton Is Opening a New Caribbean Hotel in Roatan
By Alexander Britell Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is expanding again in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular upscale hotel brand is planning to open a new boutique resort on Roatan off the Caribbean coast of Honduras. The new …
The Ultimate All-Inclusive Caribbean Sailing Vacation
By Alexander Britell A beach day at Soggy. A rum night at Cooper. Lobster dinners on Anegada. Beach hopping on Cane Garden Bay. Snorkeling around The Dogs. Enjoying the splendor of the North Sound. Chartering a sailboat around the BVI …
Barbados Has a New Dive Destination
By the Caribbean Journal staff A pair of luxury resorts in Barbados are working together to create a new kind of dive destination in Barbados. The Port Ferdinand Yacht and Beach Club Residences and the Saint Peter’s Bay Luxury Resort …
At Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club, The Joy of the Beach
By Tim CotroneoCJ Contributor A color like you’ve never seen before. That’s what thrills first time travelers and tugs at the hearts of returning guests at Ocean Club West in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turquoise blue, green, and all …
The Perfect Turks and Caicos Family Vacation
By Bob FrielCJ Contributor In the world of travel, some forms are more difficult to pull off successfully than others. Solo trekking to the North Pole, diving to the bottom of the Marianas Trench, landing a man on the moon; …
The 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Hotels
It’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s just something about grabbing a mask and fins and exploring reefs, coves and beaches that calls on the adventurer in all of us. But while you …
The Caribbean’s First “Blue” Destination
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor It’s always been known for its blue, but now Bonaire is making it official. Bonaire, long one of the Caribbean’s top destinations for snorkeling and diving, is developing a multifaceted public private partnership program that will …
Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Marine Programs
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island megaresort on Paradise Island is expanding its marine programs to coincide with World Oceans Day. The new aquatic adventures include a five-day marine adventure summer camp; a twilight snorkel program that …
A New Beach House at Andaz Costa Rica
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo is opening a new signature beach house, located on Nacascolo Beach. The Andaz Beach House, located less than 10 minutes away from the resort via shuttle, will have an …
VIDEO: A Walk on Pink Gin Beach, Grenada
It’s most famous as the home of the Sandals LaSource Grenada resort, but the lovely Pink Gin Beach in Grenada deserves acclaim all on its own. It’s a spectacular stretch of sand, with sweeping cliffs, lush greenery and sparkingly clear …
The Moorings’ New Martinique Experience
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Sailing charter firm The Moorings has added a new destination experience for travelers: Martinique. The crewed yacht charter called the Martinique Rum Experience provides spacious waterfront living while cruising the coastline of Martinique. Days can be …
STAR Island Bahamas Is Now Taking Reservations
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor STAR Island Bahamas announced that it is now accepting overnight reservations beginning this November. The private destination, which uses off-grid technology to power the entire island, is welcoming guests to its first one-bedroom suite, The Nest. …
VIDEO: Richard Branson’s New Underwater Destination in the BVI
It’s perhaps the most exciting addition to the Caribbean underwater scene in years: the BVI Art Reef, the brainchild of a group of conservationists led by BVI resident Sir Richard Branson. It’s called the BVI Art Reef, and an underwater …
