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NBC’s TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle Is Heading to Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica

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Jamaica’s north coast is heading to morning television. NBC’s TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle has announced plans to broadcast two full episodes from Jamaica on March 26 and 27, bringing co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios. The special shows, produced in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board and Sandals Resorts, will mark the inaugural on-location “Girls Trip” since Jones officially joined Hager […]

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Jamaica’s Top Resort Is Opening New Villas — And Every Single One Has a Pool

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The perfect jerk chicken, cooked up tableside by your private chef. A refreshing rum punch at sunset.  The sound of birdsong from the palm trees. These are some of the details that make a stay at a villa in Jamaica so memorable. It’s an experience we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a number of times, […]

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“Sunny Day,” Antigua’s New Reggae Hit, Is the Soundtrack to Your Next Island Escape

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There’s something about Antigua. The softness of the sand. Those tucked-away little coves. The uncrowded beaches. A single day in Antigua can change the way you think about the world, about life. And the island’s newest music hit is rooted in that feeling.  It’s called “Sunny Day,” and it’s the newest release by music legend […]

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St Barth Is a Caribbean Island That’s Even Better in the Summer, With Fewer Crowds, Jet-Set Villas and Classic French Cool 

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After many trips to St. Barth, I’ve come to believe there’s a rhythm to the island—something you only really get after spending some real time there. It’s in the salty breeze, the perfect espresso at 8 a.m., and the way people actually read at the beach. But if you really want to find that rhythm, […]


“Sunny Day,” Antigua’s New Reggae Hit, Is the Soundtrack to Your Next Island Escape

If you’re planning a summer escape to the US Virgin Islands, you’re in for more than just turquoise water and postcard-perfect beaches. From chic boutique hotels in St. Thomas to beachfront resorts in St. Croix, the USVI is packed with unique places to stay — whether you’re dreaming of all-inclusive luxury or a tucked-away villa […]

Tiny Hotel of the Week: Sweetfield Manor, the Charming Hilltop Retreat That Just Might Be the Best-Kept Secret in Barbados

If you haven’t noticed, here at Caribbean Journal we adore small hotels. There’s just something charming, something captivating about boutique properties. They’re a kind of art form: the pure manifestation of the vision of their individual hoteliers, an extension of them and their personalities.  And you know what we love even more than small hotels? […]

You Can Find Every Kind of Vacation at the 20 Best Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts, From Timeless Toes-in-the-Sand Retreats to Dreamy Treehouses

The reggae. The jerk. The rum. The vibe. Jamaica and its multi-sensory vacation offering continues to reign as one of the Caribbean’s premier destinations for all-inclusive vacations, and that’s not exactly news — the island has always been a haven for the all-inclusive experience. Jamaica all-inclusive has its own definition, with a different personality and a […]

Turks and Caicos’ Legendary Beach Resort Has Upgraded Rooms, a New Lobby and a Postcard-Perfect Perch on Grace Bay 

The palapas. The winding pool. The conch at Hemingway’s. Those marvelous screened-in patios. The perfect setting on one of the world’s best beaches. It’s been a quarter century since The Sands opened its doors on Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Beach, and after another big upgrade, it’s better than ever.  The Sands at Grace Bay, […]

The Caribbean Island of St Kitts Is a Haven for Hiking, Eco-Tourism and Wellness, and It’s Becoming a Year-Round Hotspot

Mount Liamuiga is a nearly 4,000-foot-tall volcano that’s one of the highest points in the Caribbean. It’s been dormant for nearly two thousand years. But lately, the biggest peak on the Caribbean island of St Kitts been heating up for a different reason.  The mountain is lush and verdant, covered with rainforest, and is seeing […]

This Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Has Two White-Sand Beaches, Six Pools and Antigua’s Best Address 

Morning on one beach, afternoon on another. Huge rooms. Pickleball with an ocean view. Your very own watersports playground. 100 acres of natural landscape. It’s all part of why the all-inclusive St James’s Club and Villas just might have the best address on the whole Caribbean island of Antigua.  You won’t run out of space […]

These 5 Turks and Caicos Resorts Are Off-the-Radar Gems You’ve Probably Never Heard of 

When you think of the best Turks and Caicos resorts, you probably imagine iconic Grace Bay sands, swaying palms, and upscale beachfront retreats, or something in between. And you know what? You’re not wrong. But if you venture beyond the bigger-name luxury stays, these sun-soaked islands are filled with boutique hideaways and charming resorts that […]

This All-Inclusive Private Island in Belize With Overwater Bungalows And Private Butlers Just Got a Makeover

An overwater bungalow. Private butlers. Personal chefs. Private docks. It’s Belize’s best-kept secret: a tiny, all-inclusive private-island that just got a whole new look. Cayo Espanto, set off the coast of Ambergris Caye in Belize, has completed the first phase of a total makeover, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel, which as a total of […]

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