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Nocturne Is Building the Leading Luxury Villa Collection in the Americas — And Just Added a Major Industry Veteran

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Photo of the Week: Sunset at Curtain Bluff, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Michitsch, who sent in this lovely shot of Morris Bay in Antigua, taken from the Curtain Bluff resort. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the […]

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The Dominican Republic's Newest Luxury Resort Is a Jungle Hideaway With Private Villas, Plunge Pools and Personal Chefs

A new all-villa resort has debuted on the Samaná Peninsula, bringing a rare mix of luxury, privacy and sustainability to one of the Dominican Republic’s most unspoiled destinations. It’s called Ocama, and it’s officially open, Caribbean Journal has learned. Tucked into 35 acres of lush, untouched landscape above Rincón Bay, Ocama is a quiet luxury escape […]

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This Caribbean Bungalow Hotel Takes You to a Secret Side of St Barth

You wake up to the rustle of palms and the whisper of the sea. A warm baguette arrives at your door, still crusty from the oven in Gustavia. There’s no lobby music, no crowds. Just you, your cottage, and the quiet rhythm of St Barth’s softer side. This is Les Ilets de la Plage, and […]

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The Secret to a Perfect St Barth Summer? These Five Villas.

There’s a quieter side of St. Barth most people never see. The one after the high season fades, when the beaches empty, the breezes pick up, and the island belongs to you. That’s when summer here becomes something special — not just for couples, but for families, too. Long days, short walks to the beach, […]

This Caribbean Bungalow Hotel Takes You to a Secret Side of St Barth

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 […]

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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

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, […]

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

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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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 […]

Caribbean Real Estate: This Island's Top Listing Just Hit the Market for Nearly $40M

An eight-bedroom, 13-bathroom villa in a protected park has hit the market for $39,999,000, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. It’s one of the most expensive villas currently on the market in the region. So where is it? St John, where two-thirds of the island is covered in protected national parkland — which is where this villa […]

A New All-Inclusive Villa Resort Just Opened in Tulum With Private Infinity Pools, Butler Service and a Pizza Bar

Tulum began life as a quiet beach town. Then the yogis and the Bohemians came, morphing the area into a hip, cool hotspot. In recent years, the trend has been toward big hotel brands like Hilton and Hyatt and bigger resorts, a far cry from the town’s roots. But the newest resort in Tulum is […]

This Montego Bay, Jamaica Resort Has “Timeless” Villas With Private Chefs, Butlers and Jet-Set Glamour

You wake up to the smell of freshly-brewed Blue Mountain coffee and the sound of eggs frying in the pan. There’s fresh fruit waiting for you, the table set just-so by your butler. The day starts with an al fresco breakfast and then the choice is yours: a lazy day by the pool, 18 holes […]

In Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the Art of the “Barefoot Luxury” Villa Vacation

It’s just a short boat ride from Cancun. But when you get to the tiny island of Isla Mujeres, you’re instantly in a different universe. The island is everything you love about the Mexican Caribbean and the Riviera Maya, but delivered in a charming, breezy, laid-back package. It’s a world away from the large resorts […]

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