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A Totally New Kind of Stand-Up Paddleboard

It’s become one of the world’s fastest-growing sports — stand-up paddling. And it’s not hard to understand why. There’s a special kind of experience as you effectively stand on top of the water, moving by only your own strength and balance. […]

The Best Caribbean Stand-Up Paddleboarding Destinations

Crystal-clear, turquoise, tranquil waters, a soft, sandy beach, a Caribbean sun, all best surveyed from atop a paddleboard. It’s true — you can find great places for the increasingly popular water sport across the Caribbean, but some Caribbean destinations are […]

The Ultimate All-Inclusive Couples Vacation in the Dominican Republic

Michelin-star chefs. World-class golf. There isn’t any event in the world quite like Epicurea, the buzzing food festival at the Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic. Epicurea is, as the resort likes to put it, “a golf event […]

How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism

On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice. This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]

Puerto Rico Keeps Up Sizzling Passenger Growth

Puerto Rico’s air passenger traffic continues to skyrocket, according to new data from Mexican company ASUR, which manages the island’s primary air hub, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Passenger traffic in San Juan was 779,645 in September, a 24.1 percent […]

US Virgin Islands Hotel Investment Is Heating Up

The US Virgin Islands hotel market is heating up as the territory’s efforts to promote hotel development and investment are paying off. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment […]

How This Aruba Resort Sets the Standard for Sustainability

Growing up on a farm gave Ewald Biemans a love of nature, but it was watching Aruba grow into a global tourist destination drawing millions of visitors each year that spurred him to create arguably the most environmentally responsible resort […]

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Levels Are Surging

Hotel occupancy is surging in the Caribbean right now, according to a new report from hotel analytics firm STR. The data show that the region’s tourism renaissance continues in earnest, with sizzling growth compared to the same period last year. […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Keeps Heating Up

It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic had its best year ever for tourism arrivals in 2022, easily eclipsing its pre-pandemic record and passing 7 million annual visitors. But the Caribbean’s most popular destination is showing no signs of slowing […]

The Best Swim-Up Rooms in Punta Cana

It’s a pretty sure bet that you’re not going to find a resort in the Caribbean that doesn’t either have a beach or a pool (or both). Resorts that have rooms where you can step outside your door and right […]

Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean

It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]

In Bimini, The Bahamas, The Art of the Swim-Up Room

It’s morning in Bimini and I’m in the pool overlooking the lagoon and Rockwell Island. There’s no one else here, just the bobbing yachts and the sound of the water and the glimmer of the sun under the clouds. This […]

CJI Conversation: Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO of Apple Leisure Group

It’s been a busy year for the Apple Leisure Grop (ALG) from its recent mega-deal with Hyatt to its ongoing expansions in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for […]

Rum Journal: Copalli, An Outstanding New Rum from Belize

There are jaguars in the cane fields. In the heart of a rainforest in southern Belize, one of the Caribbean’s newest rum companies is doing something very special. It’s a sustainable rum, a sugarcane rum and — and most importantly, a […]

Why Namron Hospitality Group Is Bullish on Tulum

By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this […]

Apple Leisure Group Is Expanding Again in Mexico

Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary is expanding again in Mexico. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents […]

In Jamaica, the Caribbean’s Ultimate Swim-Up Suites

What is a “rondoval”? The dictionary description of the word this marketing term comes from is “rondavel,” a round Southern African building with a peaked roof. But at the Sandals South Coast resort in Jamaica, it might just be called […]

Belize Just Updated Its Travel Protocols

Belize, which reopened for tourism earlier this month, has announced a new set of protocols headlined by a relaxation of the restrictions on movement for visitors. Belize has expanded its “Safe Corridor” for tourists to include all of its “Gold […]

American Airlines Ramping Up Flights to St Thomas, St Croix

American Airlines is set to undertake a major increase in flights to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline will significantly ramp up service to both St Thomas and St Croix beginning in November, according […]

Guadeloupe Has a New Boutique Hotel

A new luxury hotel has officially debuted this week in the tony Le Francois area of Guadeloupe. It’s called Le Cocotel, and the four-star, boutique property has 10 rooms along with a standalone villa called La Villa. The latter has […]

CJI Conversation: The Hartling Group’s Karen Whitt on the Turks and Caicos Hotel Industry

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The Hartling Group, which represents three top luxury hotels in Turks and Caicos, was poised to have its strongest first quarter in company history, said Karen Whitt, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. […]

How to Make Codfish Fritters, Guadeloupe Style

It’s one of the most delicious dishes in the Caribbean: Accras de Morue, the signature codfish fritters of the French West Indies. The team at the Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board has been kind enough to share their recipe with us […]

Rum Journal: Guadeloupe’s Damoiseau Cuvée Spéciale

While the bright yellow label of Rhum Bologne is in many ways synonymous with the ti’ punch (at least in Guadeloupe), when it comes to the archipelago’s aged rum, it’s Rhum Damoiseau that has the biggest presence. The Le Moule […]

In St Barth, the Perfect Caribbean Vacation for Couples

Staying in a villa is the ultimate St Barth vacation — it’s a way to experience the essence of what makes the island so unique. It means baguette breakfasts with nothing but you and sea blue; twilight rosé on the […]

Rum Journal: A Vibrant New Rum From Guadeloupe’s Longueteau

While Guadeloupe’s lovely rhum agricole still largely tends to live in the shadow of its kindred spirits in Martinique, one of the French Caribbean department’s rum brands has been working to change that: Rhum Longueteau. The Sainte-Marie product has been […]

Apple Leisure Group Names New CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff Global travel and hospitality company Apple Leisure Group has named Alejandro Reynal as its new chief executive officer, the firm announced this week. In what the company called a “planned transition,” Reynal will succeed Alex […]

This Is Camper & Nicholsons’ Newest Superyacht

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor There’s a new superyacht coming to the Caribbean. Rossinavi and Camper & Nicholsons have debuted their collaboration with a new concept in superyachts, and the result is the spectacular new “Infinity.” Camper & Nicholsons will […]

Caribbean “Upbeat” About Tourism in 2019

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean tourism officials are “upbeat” about prospects for 2019, and expect another year of positive growth bolstered by increased airlift, improved sales, ongoing investments in hotel upgrades and refurbishments, and new properties coming on stream. […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun