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This Is the Caribbean’s Best Hotel for Wine and Spirits

When it comes to wine in the Caribbean, the region has one unrivaled leader: the Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant. The Nassau, The Bahamas hotel has long had the largest wine cellar in the Caribbean, and now the property has added […]

The Bahamas’ Legendary Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant Just Made History Again

NASSAU — For more than a half century, Nassau’s Graycliff has been the premier restaurant in the Caribbean (and the home of the region’s largest wine and spirits collection). More than that, it has set the standard for food and beverage […]

The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit This Summer, From Antigua to St Croix

We’ve been saying it for years, and we’ll keep saying it: in some ways, the Caribbean is even better in the summer months. The water is warm. It’s a bit less crowded, a little bit quieter. At night, the trade […]

This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New “Double Bonus” for Travel Agents

Serenity at Coconut Bay, the Saint Lucia resort known for its relaxed luxury and romantic couples resort experience, has unveiled a limited-time Double Bonus Offer for travel agents. This promotion offers agents the opportunity to earn up to $300 for […]

Another Reason for Wine Lovers to Come to Nassau

Nassau has long been a haven for wine lovers, with a host of restaurants with impressive wine lists — none more so than the Graycliff Hotel, which has the third-largest wine cellar in the world. Now, wine lovers have another […]

The 25 Best Caribbean Beach Bars for 2024

What is the first thing you want to do after you land at an airport in the Caribbean? For many, it’s a pretty simple answer. Make your way, by car or boat, to your sandy chair, cocktail in hand, at […]

The Rolling Stones Fell in Love With Jamaica. Now They Have Their Own Caribbean Rum.

The more you travel the Caribbean, the more you feel The Rolling Stones’ footprint. Head to the Rockhouse in Negril, where the group stayed in the 70s, and you easily imagine them on those mystical cliffs. Or you can journey just […]

A Rum Movement Is Growing in Aruba

Down a quiet street in an industrial quarter of downtown Oranjestad sits a century-old home with brown wooden shutters and a barrel out front. It’s an area that has become an increasingly hip corner of Aruba, home to a growing […]

A New Kind of Culinary Adventure in Nassau

The Caribbean’s ultimate gourmet hotel, Graycliff in Nassau, The Bahamas has launched a new series of culinary adventures for the bon vivant. It’s called the Indulgences series, and the offering mixes the pairing of fine wines and spirits with delectable […]

From Jamaica to Martinique, The World’s Best Rums Are Coming to St Barth

Martinique’s Rhum Neisson is the most exclusive rum on the planet. Made at a boutique distillery in the town of Carbet on the northwestern coast of Martinique, its aged expressions regularly fetch thousands of dollars per bottle, all in extremely […]

You Need to Go to This Caribbean Rum Festival in St Bart’s

Some call it the “Cannes of Caribbean Rum.” Each year, the top rums from across the Caribbean Basin face off in a blind-tasting competition that is the most exclusive field in the industry, with heavyweights from countries like Martinique, Jamaica, […]

12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now

World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. […]

You Can’t Travel to Nassau, The Bahamas Without Visiting Graycliff

They say this is the oldest street in Nassau, so old it was here before there was a Nassau. It was here just up the hill from the harbour when this seafront city was called Charles Town, and then when […]

This Hotel Has the Best Wine List in the Caribbean

It’s no surprise that the home of the third-largest private wine cellar in the world is also the best wine list in the Caribbean. That’s precisely the case at legendary Nassau, Bahamas hotel Graycliff, whose remarkably broad collection of wine […]

In St Kitts’ Oldest Town, an Exciting New Caribbean Rum

They made rum here for more than two centuries, when Old Road was new. The town of Old Road on St Kitts’ western coast is where the island then called Liamuiga first became part of the New World — […]

There’s a Hot New Mezcal Bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico

A new mezcal bar has opened up shop in the heart of the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It’s called Club Mezcal, and it’s the evolution of what began as a tasting club in San Juan. The new […]

In Bonaire, a Celebration of Caribbean Rum and a New Culinary Movement

Bonaire Rum Week was back again in full force for its second annual edition, with world-class rum companies heading to the Dutch Caribbean island for a truly unforgettable week. The event was a sign of just how far Bonaire has […]

The Moorings Has a New-Look Base in Tortola

Leading charter yacht company The Moorings has unveiled a new-look base in Tortola, the home of nearly 300 of its ships. That includes a new Moorings Market, the product of years of work, with a new full-service provisioning experience, fresh […]

In Grenada, a Different Kind of Caribbean Dive Festival

Grenada’s undersea world remains one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets: from its world-renowned Underwater Sculpture Park to a host of world-class diving and snorkeling sites, the Eastern Caribbean destination is a haven for enthusiasts. Grenada is also one of the […]

In Kingston, Jamaica, a New “Urban Oasis”

For decades, the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel has been the most iconic place to stay in the country’s capital of Kingston. As the city grows as a tourism destination, the Pegasus is unveiling a brand-new look, repositioning itself as a new […]

A New Culinary Hotspot in Turks and Caicos

A new culinary destination has opened its doors in Turks and Caicos: Marine Room, a Mediterranean-inspired concept that is the first phase of the new Bight Hotel. Marine Room is the brainchild of developer EA Group, led by Executive Chef […]

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 […]

Why You Need to Visit This Caribbean Island in June

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean this year, continuing a trend that began last year. In the first quarter, Bonaire welcomed even more visitors than it did in the same […]

The Best Airport Lounge in the Caribbean

It can be the exquisite finish to a wonderful vacation, an oasis in the chaotic world of air travel: the perfect airport lounge. You make your way to the airport, get through security, through customs and immigration and what you […]

Jamaica’s Red Stripe Is Launching a Rum Punch

The iconic Red Stripe brand is getting into the rum punch business. In a nod to the growing popularity of ready-to-drink cocktails, Red Stripe is launching its first-ever rum-based drinks: Red Stripe Rum Punch and Red Stripe Rum Mojito. The […]

The Ultimate Caribbean Summer Vacation Includes This Rum Festival

A rum-on-the-beach party. A rum-infused lunch at an overwater restaurant. Outdoor tastings at oceanfront hotels around the island. A final dinner at a restaurant with a three-Michelin-star pedigree. This isn’t like any rum festival you’ve ever been to — and […]

Bacardi Taps Former Executive to Lead Premium Rum Push

Bacardi has named a new executive to lead its global rum push, Caribbean Journal has learned. The spirits giant has tapped Roberto Ramirez Laverde as the new senior Vice President for Bacardi rum, based in Bermuda. Ramirez, who previously worked […]

Bonaire Is the New Hotspot of the Dutch Caribbean

When Johnny and Therese Boer of the three-Michelin-star Die Librije opened a restaurant in Bonaire five years ago, it wasn’t just a massive moment for the Caribbean culinary scene. The opening of the Brass Boer was a nod to the […]

Montego Bay Is Getting a New Riu All-Inclusive Next Month