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British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay Tops $20 Million in Sales Pandemic
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 …
Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Leverick Bay Resort Name New Director of Operations
The owners of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands have named a new director of operations. Sharon Flax-Brutus, who had most recently served as Director of Tourism for the British Virgin …
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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Rosewood Adding St Barth’s Le Guanahani Hotel to Caribbean Portfolio
Rosewood is adding one of the region’s crown jewels to its Caribbean resort portfolio. Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has been tapped to manage St Barth’s iconic Le Guanahani hotel, which is set to reopen in 2021 after an extensive renovation …
Dave Mason, Forever Feelin’ Alright in St Thomas
Musician Dave Mason’s biography reads like a who’s-who of rock history: the co-founder of the band Traffic with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood, writer of “Feelin’ Alright,” and performer of the ‘70s hit “We Just Disagree” counted Jimi …
From St Croix to The Bahamas, 14 Fabulous Caribbean Views
The natural beauty of the Caribbean can’t be denied, and every visit to the islands is suffused with timeless moments that linger in the mind’s eye — a stroll through a lush tropical garden that dazzles with colorful flowers perhaps, …
From Aruba to St Croix, 10 Beaches to Dream About
The sound of the surf, the smell of the salt air; the feeling when your toes hit powder-soft sand. Beaches are more than just places, more than scenery; they’re their own states of mind, their own dimensions. And we could …
Cape Air Just Broke a Record in the Caribbean
Popular regional Caribbean carrier Cape Air just broke a record for ridership. Cape Air carried 35,000 passengers between December 2019 and January 2020, its highest monthly ridership to date since launching in the region 22 years ago. That number represented …
The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020
The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps …
The British Virgin Islands’ Leading Resort Is Back
The most iconic resort in the British Virgin Islands has completed a long-awaited comeback on Virgin Gorda. Luxury brand Rosewood has reopened its signature Little Dix Bay resort, marking the culmination of a multimillion-dollar effort to transform the property — one …
Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation Beach Club Names New GM
Nevis’ venerable Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has named a celebrated hotelier as its new general manager. The luxury beach hotel has tapped Mary Jo Ryan, who spent 36 years at the legendary Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda in …
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020
The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year. The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this …
From The Bahamas to Barbados, Our Favorite Travel Videos of 2019
Caribbean Journal scours the Caribbean for the best places to stay, the best beaches, the best food and the must-try experiences of the region, focusing on properties big and small and destinations both heavily visited and far under the radar. …
Another Top Virgin Gorda Villa Is Reopening
Another top villa is set to make a comeback on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. The stunning Baraka Point, a 12,000-square-foot villa on the western coast of Virgin Gorda, is set to reopen its doors …
The 10 Hottest Luxury Caribbean Resorts for 2020
Luxury Caribbean resorts just keep getting more and more impressive, and with every year the standard for Caribbean luxury gets higher. We’ve long said that Caribbean luxury is a unique concept; but even within the sphere there are so many …
An All-Inclusive Luxury Villa in Virgin Gorda
One of the BVI’s signature luxury villas is back. Virgin Gorda’s Valley Trunk villa, which had been shuttered since Hurricane Irma in 2017, has reopened following a complete restoration and renovation project. The 10-suite compound, set on 19 acres in …
In Virgin Gorda, a Stunning Caribbean Villa
“If you want to run away from the world, you just come here,” Loretta tells us. And as soon as you walk past the koi pond down to the pool and look out, you agree. Because while staggering beauty …
An Iconic Caribbean Rosewood Resort Is Returning in 2020
By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s most legendary resorts is making its long-awaited comeback in the first quarter of 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. The historic Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands …
