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An Under-the-Radar Resort in Saint Lucia Gets a New Look

It’s never been at the top of the trendiest places to stay in Saint Lucia. But Saint Lucia’s venerable Windjammer Landing resort has just completed a major upgrade, one that could turn an under-the-radar Saint Lucia property into a new […]

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The Club Med Resorts of the Caribbean, Explained

Club Med helped pioneer the concept of all-inclusive vacations in the 1960s and 1970s, and people of a certain age doubtless remember the hotel chain’s jingle from the time: “The Club Med vacation/The antidote for civilization.” Originally a no-frills concept […]

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The Caribbean’s “Billionaires’ Playground” Is Making a Comeback

It’s tucked away at the far northeastern corner of the Caribbean, a protected harbor they sometimes call the Billionaires’ Playground. But what’s here is both priceless and accessible, a Mecca for all those who love the sea, all those drawn […]

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Why Residential Resorts Could Boom in the Caribbean

By Joe Pike and Alexander Britell When travel fully resumes either during or following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, experts are predicting a residential resort investment spike in Caribbean destinations that can offer both low density properties and seclusion. Caribbean Journal […]

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From St Maarten to Trinidad, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in August

August in the Caribbean means hot afternoons, evenings cooled by trade winds and, in many destinations, the feeling of having a bit more of the region to yourself. But there’s just something about the feeling of wading into bathtub-warm water […]

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VIDEO: Marigot Bay: Saint Lucia’s Destination Resort

By Alexander Britell There are fire breathers in Marigot Bay. It’s Tuesday night, and the Marina Village is filled with brilliant hues and pulsing moves, as the heart of one of the most prestigiuos superyacht marinas in the Caribbean is […]

VIDEO: On Long Island in The Bahamas, Beaches and Blue Holes

By Guy Britton LONG ISLAND — “We call it hailing,” Janice tells me at the Greenwich Creek Lodge. Everyone waves here. Every car that passes by you waves — every time. Not just occasionally — all of the time. But when […]

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Why You Need to Visit St Barth’s Hotel Le Village Right Now

By Alexander Britell The recent storms have put the spotlight on some different faces in St Barth, and that’s nowhere more true than at one of the island’s venerable hotels. It’s long been one of the best kept secrets in […]

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25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017

Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; […]

Martinique Opens “Cruise Village”

Above: crafts in Fort de France By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Martinique Cruise Village has officially opened in Fort de France, according to the French department’s tourism commission. The Cruise Village is part of a new initiative to […]

An Island Oasis in Guadeloupe

Above: Ilet du Gosier (All Photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell GOSIER, GUADELOUPE — This quiet fishing village about 15 minutes east of the bustle of Pointe-a-Pitre typifies Guadeloupe: developed but traditional; quintessentially French but with a decidedly Creole flavour. […]

Op-Ed: What Role Did the Environment Play in Haiti’s Cholera Epidemic?

By Renaud Piarroux Op-Ed Contributor On Oct. 21, 2010, a cholera epidemic began in Haiti, an area which had never been struck by this terrible disease. Two years later, more than 600,000 new cases have been recorded and more than […]

Interview with Attorney Derick Sylvester

Boxing Day in Grenada was the scene of high controversy, when Oscar Bartholomew, a Grenadian native who was visiting from Canada, died after an alleged incident involving the Royal Grenada Police Force. The police have launched an investigation into the […]

A New Affordable Caribbean Bungalow Hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new bungalow hotel in the Caribbean. It’s called Village de la Pointe, and it’s a new affordable hotel on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The property consists of 80 cottages all priced […]

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In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier  

My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]

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This Legendary Nassau Resort Is Back 

The legendary British Colonial Nassau resort has officially reopened its doors following a dramatic transformation project.  The hotel, which will celebrate its 100th birthday next year, had been closed since 2020 and has since undergone a sweeping renovation.  It’s a […]

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The Bahamas’ Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All-Time Passenger Record 

Cruise passengers are flocking to the revamped Nassau Cruise Port in The Bahamas, with the Caribbean’s most popular cruise destination topping its all-time record with a month to spare in 2023.  So far this year, Nassau Cruise Port has received […]

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Nassau, the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port, Is Booming

It’s the premier cruise port in the Caribbean: the Nassau Cruise Port, which recently completed the first phase of a $300 million redevelopment project.  Now, the Bahamian port has hit another milestone: Nassau has already topped last year’s cruise passenger […]

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This Historic Bahamas Resort Is Reopening 

The historic British Colonial hotel is reopening its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The nearly-century-old hotel, which had been closed since February 2023, is planning to relaunch before the end of this year.  The former Hilton hotel will relaunch as […]

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12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now

World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much.  […]

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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 […]

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Nassau, Bahamas Has a Brand-New Cruise Port 

The Caribbean’s top cruise destination has unveiled a completely reimagined destination in the heart of the Bahamian capital: after three years, the new Nassau Cruise Port is open.  The new-look port in Nassau has a sixth cruise berth, a new […]

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At This New Luxury Caribbean Resort, Every Room Has a Pool 

Rainforests, beaches, volcanoes and world-class restaurants. The island of Basse-Terre in the Guadeloupe archipelago has long boasted one of the most diverse travel offerings in the Eastern Caribbean. But that hasn’t included a must-visit luxury resort. But that may have […]

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The Westin Grand Cayman Resort Has a New VP of Marketing

The Westin Grand Cayman has appointed a new leader for its sales and marketing initiatives, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular Seven Mile Beach property has tapped Jay Marsella as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, it confirmed to CJ.  Jay joins the Cayman […]

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10 Caribbean Beach Resorts for Your Next Vacation  

It’s one of the best times to visit the Caribbean: the so-called “shoulder season,” when the storms are typically behind us but the winter tourism season hasn’t yet begun.  That means you can find great value — and smaller crowds —in […]

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Martinique Kicks Off Cruise Season 

The 2022-2023 cruise season has officially begun on the French Caribbean island of Martinique.  The island welcomed its first ship of the season this week at Fort-de-France’s Pointe Simon Cruise Terminal, a visit by Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox ship.  A […]

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The 5 Best Margaritaville Resorts in the Caribbean 

It’s hard to think of anyone who has better distilled the dream of island living than Jimmy Buffett. And Buffett’s empire has expanded far beyond music, from the famous, ubiquitous Margaritaville restaurants and bars to a fast-expanding portfolio of branded […]

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Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]

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