A private pool outside your suite in the Riviera Maya. A swim-up room in Punta Cana. A familiar resort in Jamaica entering a new adults-only chapter. Another longtime Mexican Caribbean property getting a new name, redesigned rooms, and a reimagined premium section. Those are some of the changes coming across Ocean Signature Resorts as the […]
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We love trawling craft markets and buying cute little tchotchkes as much as any Caribbean shopper, but sometimes we’re prepared to invest a little more in a pricey designer bauble or high-end must-have. So where do we go when we want to splurge on a tropical memento? Straight to […]
In many ways, luxury villas are the ultimate Caribbean vacation experience. It’s far beyond — and very different — than spending your time in a resort. A villa means you aren’t just staying on an island — you’re living on an island, and in the best possible way. But not every island offers this kind of luxury villa experience […]
What’s the most romantic island in the Caribbean? Well, we put the question to the best authority on all matters Caribbean: Caribbean Journal readers, the world’s top concentration of Caribbean travel aficionados, with thousands of readers chiming in on their pick as the most romantic place in the Caribbean. The winner? The island of Nevis, […]
It’s one thing for a Caribbean hotel to have a great spa — and the region is blessed with a striking number of world-class spas. But it’s quite another to have such a good spa so as to make the hotel a spa destination in itself. That’s the case with these 10 resorts, which have […]
While St Barth is itself the ultimate destination in the Caribbean for many travelers, it’s also a terrific family destination, whether you’re staying in a villa or a resort. But one island property has upped the ante: LVMH’s Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, which has a significant portfolio of activities that are great for […]
A major home in St. Barth has hit the market for around $57.4 million, Caribbean Journal has learned. The stunning Grande Maison des Etoiles estate has been listed by St. Barth Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. The home, located in the Colombier-area community of Les Etoiles, has a total of nine bedrooms and 10-and-a-half bathrooms. The […]
St. Barth luxury hotel Le Guanahani is hosting a wellness weekend from March 2-5, 2017. “Meditate ON…Sunshine at Le Guanahani” promises to offer guests a refreshing and immersive experience on the hotel’s own private peninsula. “Wellness is a growing travel trend that aligns with our philosophy and mission of offering guests fun, interactive and uplifting […]
There’s a major new luxury hotel on tiny St. Barth: Villa Marie. The self styled “tropical chic” five-star property is the brainchild of the Sibuet family, whose Maisons and Hotels Sibuet label is on a host of hotels in the Alps (like Les Fermes de Marie in Megeve and Altapura in Val Thorens) and the […]
St. Barth is rolling out a lineup of events for this year featuring music, film, food, sailing and more. Guests will arrive to find a host of festivals, regattas and cultural adventures all year round. (See the rankings of the best St Barts hotels) The St. Barth Bucket Regatta will take place from March 16-19, […]
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 getaway, it’s all about finding the perfect combination of tranquility, exclusivity and passion. So if […]
It’s our favorite beach in St. Barth, a raw, wild, wide stretch of sand that is as exotic as it is beautiful. It’s set on the far south of the island, and accessed by a short sandy hike. This is Anse de Grand Saline, and this is what it’s like to be there. See in […]
