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St Lucia Could Get Universal Preschool
By the Caribbean Journal staff New St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony said he would place an emphasis on developing the “human resource” of the state, aiming to allow citizens to explore their full potential. “We have already signaled our […]
Barbados Nears Free Universal Wi-Fi
Barbados is on track toward becoming the first country in the world to offer free wireless access everywhere, according to Melanie Jones of the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation. The group is looking to make sure that there is free Wi-Fi in […]
This is the Chef Lineup for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival
Atlantis’ Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival has unveiled its lineup of chefs for the 2024 edition of the festival, and it’s a star-studded one. This year’s culinary festival, which runs from March 13-17, will include celebrity chefs from […]
Jimmy Buffett’s Love Affair with the Caribbean
Jimmy Buffett was many things — singer, songwriter, entrepreneur (and ultimately billionaire), and leader and inspiration to a legion of devoted “Parrotheads” who took his music and concerts and adopted it as a lifestyle. Perhaps less recognized is Buffett’s role […]
You Can’t Travel to Nassau, The Bahamas Without Visiting Graycliff
They say this is the oldest street in Nassau, so old it was here before there was a Nassau. It was here just up the hill from the harbour when this seafront city was called Charles Town, and then when […]
The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2023
The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable […]
This Anguilla Villa Resort Just Reopened
One of Anguilla’s premier villa resorts is reopening its doors under new management, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Ce Blue Luxury Villas, a portfolio of eight five-bedroom villas on Crocus Bay, reopened on Nov. 8. The new management team is […]
The 15 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean 2022
Being a boutique hotel isn’t just about size. Sure, the hotels on this list, all of which have 40 rooms or less, are not big. But boutique is about more than that. It’s about character, about personality; about identity. It […]
The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back
The Caribbean’s premier film festival has made its triumphant return to the island of St Barth. The beloved Saint Barth Film Festival “Cinema Caraibes” is back May 4-7, 2022. It’s the first time the event has been held since the […]
Caribbean Mourns Sir Sidney Poitier, a Son of The Bahamas
The Caribbean is mourning one of its shining lights, following the passing of legendary actor, director, humanitarian and ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier, who passed away this weekend at the age of 94. Poitier was a native of Cat Island in […]
Rum Journal: A Marvelous New Rum From Jamaica
If you’re at a bar in Jamaica, it’s the rum for rum lovers, the one to sip if you’re looking for something special. In just about every corner of Jamaica, Appleton 12 is almost always the best rum you’ll find […]
The Caribbean’s First Digital Currency
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Balearia Planning to Relaunch Bahamas Ferry
Balearia Caribbean is planning to relaunch its Bahamas ferry service on Feb. 10, according to the company. The service will operate between Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and the island of Bimini. Service will run on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2021
That next trip. Maybe it’s for a holiday, maybe it’s for a family reunion, maybe it’s an annual tradition. That next trip, that vacation to plan for, to dream about; it’s one of the greatest antidotes to creeping monotony in […]
CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture
It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work […]
Caribbean Moment: The Most Iconic Beach in St Croix
Buck Island. Protestant Cay. Shoys. The gorgeous island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has no shortage of jaw-dropping beaches. But ask locals and they’ll almost universally say that Sandy Point, on the far southwestern tip of the […]
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 […]
Marley Coffee Expands to Playa del Carmen
The Caribbean coast of Mexico has its first-ever Marley Coffee. The Jamaican coffee brand has opened a new coffee house at T”he Fives Beach Hotel in Playa del Carmen. It’s just the second coffee shop by the brand, which is […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2020
It’s been a stellar year for Caribbean travel. Stayover tourist arrivals are booming almost universally across the region. It seems like a new hotel opens up every week (and if you read Caribbean Journal, you realize it’s even more often […]
Hyatt Opens New Hotel in Aruba
Hyatt has opened another new hotel in the Caribbean, with the debut of the new Hyatt Place in Aruba. The second Hyatt-branded hotel in Aruba, the Hyatt Place Aruba Airport is the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the broader Caribbean […]
6 Barbados Resorts to Visit Right Now
Plainly, Barbados is one of the most complete destinations in the Caribbean. Whether you’re in the lap of luxury on the Platinum Coast, enjoying the energy in the St Lawrence Gap or exploring the delights of the island’s charming northwestern […]
New ABC Series “The Baker and the Beauty” to Film in Puerto Rico
A new ABC television series will be filmed in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Baker and the Beauty, a series produced by Universal Television along with ABC and Keshet Studios, will mean an investment of around $57 million […]
The 5 Best Aruba Beaches to Visit Right Now
Plainly, Aruba is one of the beach capitals of the Caribbean. Few destinations in the region can match the quality — and number — of world-class beaches on this Dutch Caribbean island. Indeed, Aruba’s brilliant white sand, calm waters and […]
From St John to Martinique, 5 Charming Caribbean Hotels to Try
We’ve made no secret for our love of the Caribbean’s smaller hotels, where travelers can dig deep into the authentic charm of the Caribbean. But there are more such properties than one can count — meaning we never get tired of […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2018
There’s a dynamism in the Caribbean now, a movement. The region is at once reinventing itself and delving even deeper into the beauty of its traditions and its culture. There are new hotels, new restaurants, new destinations and new ideas. […]
Jose Andres, Questlove Mark Dorado Beach Reopening
By the Caribbean Journal staff A wave of celebrities descended upon Puerto Rico this weekend to mark the grand reopening of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The ultra-luxe resort reopened last month after having shuttered in the wake of Hurricane […]
Melia Nassau Beach Completes $19 Million Renovation
The Melia Nassau Beach resort in New Providence has completed a $19 million renovation project that first began back in 2014. The 694-room resort has been “completely transformed,” according to the property, with 102 rooms belonging to Melia’s The LEVEL […]
10 Great Caribbean Snorkeling Beaches
You don’t always need a boat to appreciate the Caribbean’s underwater wonders. Because some of the Caribbean’s best snorkeling spots are right on the sand. At these snorkel-friendly beaches in the Caribbean, you can wade right in and enjoy some […]
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