News The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean
The Caribbean culinary scene has never been stronger. And much has changed since we first launched the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean back in 2013. Now, six years later, the world has begun to notice the gastronomic power of […]
CHTA President: It's Time for Investment in Caribbean People
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s time for the region to make a greater investment in Caribbean people, according to Patricia Affonso-Dass, the new president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Affonso-Dass, who will address this week’s 9th Tourism […]
Caribbean Airlines Is Upgrading Its Fleet
By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Airlines is planning a major upgrade of its fleet, with plans to add new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. The Trinidad-based airline will add 12 new MAX airplanes in the coming years, according to […]
News Caribbean Airlines’ New Locally-Focused In-Flight Service
By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Airlines has launched a sweeping reform of its in-flight service, this time with an emphasis on authenticity. It’s called Caribbean Cafe, and the new snack and beverage catalogue will focus on locally made products […]
Venezuela Earthquake Shakes Trinidad, Southern Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela on Tuesday, rocking northern Venezuela and causing strong tremors across much of the southern Caribbean. The quake, which struck at 5:31 PM local time, was felt most strongly in neighboring […]
Enterprise Expands to Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff The world’s largest rental car company has officially opened in the Dominican Republic. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened four new locations, each at airports in the Dominican Republic. The company’s new locations include Punta Cana International […]
News Rum Journal: A Great New Bar on Harbour Island
It’s the first thing you see — the thing your eyes are drawn to — when you walk to the start of the ferry dock on Harbour Island in The Bahamas, a warm white-and-blue sign that says “Harbour Bar.” But […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Maracas Bay, Trinidad
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Randy Alfred in Palmetto Bay, Fla., who sent in this lovely shot of Maracas Bay in Trinidad. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]
Miami’s Must-Visit Caribbean Food Event: Caribbean305
By the Caribbean Journal staff In just its second year, the Caribbean305 event has become one of the country’s top Caribbean fetes for foodies. And it’s coming up soon. This year’s Caribbean305 returns to the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island […]