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The Best Coffee in Barbados

Dominic and Mandy Wyndham-Gittens were running a successful cafe in Barbados until they discovered a problem. It was the first true Italian-style cafe on the island, but there was a problem. They wanted to go beyond Italian espresso, to find […]

Barbados Is One of the Caribbean’s Hottest Destinations

By Alexander Britell Barbados continues to be one of the hottest tourism destinations in the Caribbean. The island has seen a 5.2 percent year-over-year jump in stayover visitor arrivals in the first seven months of 2019, according to new data […]

7 Small Rum Distilleries to Visit in the Caribbean This Summer

THESE ARE rums you may not have heard of. While the Caribbean is full of top-notch, large-scale rum distilleries like Bacardi, Appleton and Barbancourt, it’s also home to some wonderful smaller ones with far smaller production. And the following are […]

The Best Rum Destinations

Rum tourism. It’s a growing area and one of our favourite kinds of tourism. It is, in short, travel based on a desire to experience rum and rummaking. Just as some travelers choose destinations for art, so, too do rum […]

Caribbean Postcard: History in Barbados

Welcome to Caribbean Postcard, a new CJ feature where we bring you a daily missive from the Caribbean, featuring the things that make the region special. The aim is to provide you with your one unique Caribbean moment for the […]

A Rum Roundtable in Barbados

Barbados’ premier event for rum aficionados is back again for 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Rummelier Roundtable, a rum event for connoisseurs produced by the Royal Rum Society, will run this year from Oct, 5-9 in Barbados. It’s an […]

Barbados Is Now Open for Tourism. Here’s What to Expect.

Barbados officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 12. Those who come to the island in the first weeks after the reopening will find some familiar hotels with open doors and several of the island’s top attractions open for […]

How You Can Go on a Rum Cruise Around the Caribbean

The Rum Renaissance Caribbean Rum Cruise set for November 15 sailing By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the dream for any rum lover: cruising around the Caribbean, visiting rum distilleries and sipping aged spirits. But it’s not a dream, thanks […]

Caribbean Journal’s Holiday Gift Guide

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ‘Tis the season for giving. And in that spirit we’re sharing 10 things – all either Caribbean-made or simply Caribbean cool – that will make perfect presents for island travelers. So go ahead: make […]

Finding Authenticity in Caribbean Tourism

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff How does a Caribbean destination deliver authenticity? For Dominica native Dr Lennox Honychurch, the answer lies in presenting a complete package to visitors — exposing them to the Caribbean’s cuisine, culture, […]

CARICOM: “Serious Concerns” About Threat to Caribbean Rum in the US

Above: the St Nicholas Abbey rum company in Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community is increasingly concerned about what it calls a “threat to the competitiveness of Caribbean rum in the United States” due to […]

Russia, Barbados Talk Cultural Ties

Above: St Nicholas Abbey in Barbados (Photo: BT) By the Caribbean Journal staff Russian Ambassador to Barbados Nikolay Smirnov met recently with Barbados Culture Minister Stephen Lashley to discuss potential linkages between the two countries. The talks focused on several […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun