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These 20 Caribbean Resorts Define the Barefoot Caribbean Vacation

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Barefoot travel isn’t about the dress code. It’s a state of mind, and you usually feel it before you see it. It arrives in small, telling moments: the decision not to unpack fully because you won’t need much, the realization that your shoes are still by the door two days in, the way your schedule […]

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Caribbean Tourism Organization Chief: “Sustainability Is Our Currency” 

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It’s no secret that the Caribbean is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. That means taking immediate action to protect tourism-dependent destinations like the Caribbean is more essential than ever, according to Dona Regis-Prosper, secretary general of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization.  Prosper, who was speaking this week in Berlin on a panel on […]

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“We Have the Opportunity to Shape Tourism”

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It’s the most beautiful place on earth (at least in our opinion). But to reach new heights, the Caribbean needs to leverage more than just its natural environment and focus on a combination of strategic partnerships, innovation and sustainability to remain competitive against top destinations around the world.  That was the message from Caribbean Tourism […]

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Jamaica Is Looking to Become a Global "Leader" in Wellness

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It’s one of the fastest-growing niches in the travel industry: wellness, that large umbrella that includes everything from spa treatments to fitness, health food to sustainability.  And now one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations is making wellness a significant priority, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island of Jamaica has its sights set on becoming […]


“We Have the Opportunity to Shape Tourism”

The rooftop bar. The Michelin-pedigree food. The beach. The sustainability. There’s a reason Le Barthelemy Hotel and Spa has become one of the most sought-after stays on the French Caribbean island of St Barth, and now the property is back open again for the season.  So what’s new at one of our favorite hotels in […]

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 in the St David parish of Grenada, where Theresa Marryshow is helping to lead a […]

Why Sustainability Is a “National Passion” in The Bahamas 

Restoring mangrove forests to protect low-lying communities. “Climate disaster tagging” to provide data on climate change spending. The world’s first ever protected “seahorse” park.  Sustainability has been a big buzz word in the Caribbean in recent years, with a greater emphasis particularly in the tourism industry on conservation, preservation and community impact.  One destination has […]

How to Attend the Caribbean’s Top Sustainable Tourism Conference 

Registration has begun for the Caribbean’s premier conference on sustainable tourism, which will be held this year on the island of Grenada.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference, held in collaboration with the Grenada Tourism Authority, will run this year from April 22-24.  This year’s event will be focusing on the five “Ps,” […]

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 in the Caribbean. “When I came to Aruba in the 1960s it was a unique, […]

In St Thomas, a New Kind of Off-the-Grid Caribbean Development

By Alexander Britell It’s the newest development in St Thomas: Magens Junction, composed of 108 affordable rental apartments at the former St Thomas Dairy Site — and it’s rather unique for the entire Caribbean. It’s a project by Jackson Development Company, one of the leading developers in the US Virgin Islands, which had very specific objectives, […]

The Caribbean Hotel Sustainability Awards 2022

To mark Earth Day, Caribbean Journal Invest is highligting those at the forefront of the sustainability movement in Caribbean hospitality.  From green energy to sustainable construction to a focus on community, this year’s winners are helping to set the standard for the way forward in Caribbean hospitality and development.  “This year’s Caribbean Hotel Sustainability Awards […]

Statia’s Big Sustainability Conference

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s become a rather important stop on the sustainability circuit in the Caribbean: St Estatius’ Statia Sustainability Conference, now in its eighth year. And now the Dutch Caribbean destination is putting its focus on Caribbean festivals, with a theme of “Culture, Festivals, the Economy – A Sustainable Way Forward.” This […]