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Marriott Is Opening a New Royalton All-Inclusive in Barbados, With a Rooftop Deck, Swim-Out Suites, and Adults-Only Spaces

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The west coast of Barbados runs on clear water, steady trade winds, and long ribbons of white sand, where small hotels and beach bars line the shoreline. On June 1, a new resort will join that stretch in St. James: Royalton Vessence Barbados, an adults-oriented all-inclusive that brings a more layered, experience-driven approach to this […]

Flights

Montego Bay, Jamaica Is Getting New Flights from Air Canada in December 

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The beaches. The jerk. The Appleton. The vibes. There’s a bit of everything on Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the destination continues to be very popular with travelers from Canada.  This winter, Jamaica’s biggest hotspot is getting a new nonstop route on Air Canada, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is set to kick off a […]

News

These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean Right Now

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Overwater bungalows are relatively new to the Caribbean. But in the last decade, they have started to proliferate, both in islands like Jamaica and Antigua and their traditional stronghold in the Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Panama. (And there are more on the way, including the highly-anticipated new Four Seasons on […]

News

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, […]


These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean Right Now

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 […]

Where to Stay in the US Virgin Islands This Summer: Top Boutique Hotels, All-Inclusive Resorts, and Hidden Villa Gems

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 […]

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

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, […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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