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New Royal Caribbean Cruises in the Southern Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is planning another major overhaul to one of its ships for Southern Caribbean cruises, the company said this week. Royal is spending $116 million on an “amplification” of its Freedom of the Seas […]
Venezuela Earthquake Shakes Trinidad, Southern Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela on Tuesday, rocking northern Venezuela and causing strong tremors across much of the southern Caribbean. The quake, which struck at 5:31 PM local time, was felt most strongly in neighboring […]
5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Trinidad and Tobago, Southern Caribbean
The biggest earthquake in the Caribbean in several years caused shaking across the Southern Caribbean on Tuesday evening. The 5.8-magnitude quake’s epicenter was about 25 miles southwest of Scarborough, Tobago; it struck at about 5:42 PM local time at a […]
Trinidad’s Cadiz Leads Efforts to Draw Cruise Companies to Southern Caribbean
Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean nations must work together to promote the region as a tourism destination, Trinidad Tourism Minister Stephen Cadiz said last week at a summit of regional tourism ministers. “We […]
Southern Caribbean Eyes Cruise Market
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas. Jamaica. Puerto Rico. The Turks and Caicos Islands. If you’re taking a cruise from Miami to the Caribbean, these are generally the destinations you’ll be visiting. And while several cruise lines […]
Royal Caribbean Is Adding a New Southern Restaurant
Royal Caribbean is debuting its newest culinary concept on its Wonder of the Seas ship. The new Mason Jar Southern Restaurant and Bar will feature southern staples from Johnny cakes to fried green tomatoes and a lineup of 12 different […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Southern Tip of St John
This week’s Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ed Cave in Atlanta, Georgia, who sent in this incredible shot of Ram Head, the southernmost tip of the island of St John. Did you take a great photo of the […]
Is Canouan the Next Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Hotspot?
Whether stepping foot on Canouan for the first time or seeing its green Mount Royal peak and coastal posh surroundings from afar, there’s a visible vibe. And, that vibe is ultra-luxurious. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two […]
5 Adults-Only Resorts to Visit Right Now in the Caribbean
Sometimes you just want that extra degree of serenity, of privacy, of seclusion. There is a reason, after all, that adults-only resorts are booming in popularity, particularly in the Caribbean: travelers want to know that when they arrive, they know […]
New Caribbean Ferry to Connect Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad
A landmark new ferry service connecting three Caribbean destinations is anticipate to launch service in the next few months, according to Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali. The ferry, the product of a partnership between Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados, will […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada
They have been making rum here in some form for almost three centuries, in a 500-acre estate anchored by waving cane fields on the southern coast of Grenada. As you walk around the grounds, you find the remnants of centuries […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024
They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]
The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, from Adults-Only to Boutique
What is an all-inclusive resort? In recent years, the answer to that question has changed dramatically. Today, all-inclusive means a resort that is at the cutting edge of travel trends, one that is catering to the demands of a massive […]
The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024
Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]
The 10 Best New Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024
The Caribbean hotel pipeline isn’t slowing down, and that means another wave of hotels set to open their doors in 2024. Our list of the hottest new hotels for 2024 includes some that just opened their doors at the end […]
Tiger Woods’ Caribbean “Playground”
The sign on the first tee says “about 90 yards,” and that’s a pretty good indication this isn’t like any golf course you’ve played before. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest […]
The Caribbean’s Most Sustainable Hotel Is In The Bahamas
From the moment you walk into the lobby, The Retreat seems just like a typical tropical hotel you might find anywhere in the Caribbean. The 15 guest rooms are modern and clean; the restaurant has blackened mahi-mahi and flatbreads and […]
Caribbean Moment: On the Sand at Baby Beach, Aruba
It’s a tucked-away crescent bay at the very southern tip of Aruba: Baby Beach, a sparkling turquoise beach that’s become one of the island’s most sought-after stretches of sand. Baby Beach, close to the island’s up-and-coming cultural hotspot of San […]
The Caribbean’s Greatest Food Hall Is in Barbados
Bake ’n shark, sailfish, roti, jerk, doubles, fresh pasta, tres leches. It’s a symphony of flavors, tastes and cuisines, all set a short stroll from the beach. This is the Worthing Square Food Garden in Barbados, and it’s the Caribbean’s […]
The Winners of the 2023 Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards
The people have spoken. The world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel — Caribbean Journal readers – have chosen their top picks for the best small hotels across the wider Caribbean region. This year’s 2023 Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards celebrate boutique hotels […]
The 20 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts to Visit Now
It’s fall, the kids are back in school. Travel is calmer and it’s time for the perfect relaxing Caribbean getaway. If you’ve been paying attention, adults-only resorts, particularly those of the all-inclusive variety, are hotter than ever in the Caribbean, […]
In Grenada, a Secret Caribbean Marina Resort
You feel like you’re on your own little island, peering out at the beaches of Calivigny Island across the way, surrounded by green hills on either side. And then you see the lighthouse — and you realize it’s not quite like […]
In Grenada, a Secret Caribbean Beach
“This is a special place,” Rachelle says, peering out at the stunning greens and blues of La Sagesse. The moment you turn off the main roads on Grenada’s southeastern coast, the proposition becomes clear. La Sagesse is one of those […]
Caribbean Moment: La Sagesse Beach, Grenada
It’s just off the coastal highway on the southern edge of Grenada, tucked neatly inside of a little cove: one of the best beaches in Grenada, La Sagesse. There’s a charming little hotel here, too, one that shares its name […]
Carnival Venezia Kicks Off Caribbean Cruises From New York
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship has launched its first-ever Caribbean cruises from New York City. The new Carnival Venezia is home-porting at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. It’s the product of a new initiative by Carnival to deploy Italy’s Costa Cruises […]
Caribbean Cruises Are Back in a Big Way
The Caribbean tourism industry has rebounded spectacularly from the pandemic – and so, too has the cruise sector. Plainly, Caribbean cruises are back in a big way, according to travel agents. More cruise ships, some larger, are sailing, operating at […]
The Top Emerging Caribbean Islands, According to Travel Agents
From the Bahamas to Jamaica, there are a lot of well-known and well-booked Caribbean destinations. But what about the ones that still have massive growth potential? Several Caribbean specialists recently shared the islands that, while they may not be totally […]
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