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Massive Earthquake Causes Shaking in Western Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the western Caribbean late Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake struck in the middle of the western Caribbean sea at a depth of 10 kilometers, […]
5 Islands to Visit in the Western Caribbean Right Now
The Western Caribbean is synonymous with the large, marquee destinations such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cuba and Belize. But there are petite gems in the region, too, that offer appeal for visitors curious enough to venture beyond the usual island […]
CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market
By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel Just Opened in Grand Cayman
Wellness, boutique luxury and eco-adventure are on the menu at Grand Cayman’s most exciting new boutique hotel in years, which just began welcoming its first guests. The hotel is called Vida Cayman Islands, and it’s an intimate luxury hotel with […]
Is Canouan the Next Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Hotspot?
Whether stepping foot on Canouan for the first time or seeing its green Mount Royal peak and coastal posh surroundings from afar, there’s a visible vibe. And, that vibe is ultra-luxurious. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two […]
Royal Caribbean Is Opening a New “Beach Club” in Cozumel, Mexico
Royal Caribbean already has one “Royal Beach Club” in development, a 17-acre destination in The Bahamas. Now, the cruise giant has announced plans for second one, this time in the Mexican Caribbean. The newest Royal Beach Club will be set […]
This is One of the Caribbean’s Priciest Neighborhoods
Peruse your Caribbean-centric real estate website of choice and you’re bound to see some comparatively expensive options on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Speightstown, Barbados
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michaela Dawkins, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach in Speightstown on the northwestern coast of Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Arrives in Miami
Royal Caribbean’s massive new Icon of the Seas cruise ship has arrived in Miami ahead of its Caribbean launch. Icon, the largest cruise ship in the world, will begin its first Caribbean cruise on Jan. 27. The ship, which will […]
The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, from Adults-Only to Boutique
What is an all-inclusive resort? In recent years, the answer to that question has changed dramatically. Today, all-inclusive means a resort that is at the cutting edge of travel trends, one that is catering to the demands of a massive […]
The 25 Best Caribbean Beach Bars for 2024
What is the first thing you want to do after you land at an airport in the Caribbean? For many, it’s a pretty simple answer. Make your way, by car or boat, to your sandy chair, cocktail in hand, at […]
The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024
Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]
Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Caribbean Ship
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship has officially arrived in the Caribbean. Celebrity Ascent, the fourth and newest ship in the company’s Edge series, is now making regular sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades cruise […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2024
Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]
Margaritaville Is Adding a Second Caribbean Cruise Ship
Margaritaville at Sea, Margaritaville’s new cruise brand, is adding a second ship to its portfolio. The new Margaritaville at Sea Islander will join the existing Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, which sails to Grand Bahama. Margaritaville at Sea Islander will set […]
Celebrity Cruises Has a New Ship Heading for the Caribbean
Celebrity Cruises has a new ship headed for the Caribbean this winter. Celebrity has officially taken delivery of the new celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the company’s Edge Series. The newly-built ship will be heading to Fort Lauderdale in […]
Princess Cruises Has a New Caribbean Ship
Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess cruise ship has arrived in Galveston, Texas, the largest-ever Princess ship to be based in Texas. The 3,600-passenger ship will be sailing roundtrip voyages to the Western Caribbean for a season running through March 24, 2024. […]
Kimpton Just Opened a New Resort on This Caribbean Island
Kimpton has just opened its newest luxury resort in the Caribbean: the Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort and Spa. The new resort, the first Kimpton-branded property in the Western Caribbean and the second Kimpton in the region (joining the Kimpton Seafire […]
Kimpton Is Coming to a New Caribbean Island: Roatan
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is set to debut its second Caribbean resort next month, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The company is now taking reservations for the new Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort and Spa, which will open up on the popular […]
Norwegian Launching Caribbean Cruises From Baltimore
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding a new port for Caribbean cruises: the Port of Baltimore. Norwegian has begun its first-ever season cruising out of the Port of Baltimore, from which it will be kicking off a Caribbean season beginning in […]
Royalton Is Opening a New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort
Blue Diamond’s Royalton brand is opening another new all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean next spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Royalton CHIC Antigua will be opening its doors in early April 2024, the company confirmed. The adults-only resort is […]
Why the Statia Is one of the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secrets
The building has been here for more than two centuries, stone and brick just a few hops from the edge of the sea. Faithfully rebuilt to evoke its colonial-era structure, the property was originally made of the ballast from sailing […]
In St Kitts’ Oldest Town, an Exciting New Caribbean Rum
They made rum here for more than two centuries, when Old Road was new. The town of Old Road on St Kitts’ western coast is where the island then called Liamuiga first became part of the New World — […]
10 Caribbean Beaches for the Perfect Summer Vacation
You may not realize it if you’re in Miami or Orlando or even on sweltering days in New York, but the Caribbean really is cooler in the summer, a place for chilling out and cooling down and still the ultimate […]
The Best Boutique Hotel in the Dutch Caribbean Is In Bonaire
It’s hard to walk more than few steps at Bamboo Bonaire without finding a hammock. There’s one in every one of the 13 rooms, others scattered around the property, under (and even above) the palms. If there is a symbol […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Dorsch Beach, St Croix
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Stefanie M. Tyson, who sent in this stunning shot of Dorsch Beach on the western coast of St Croix in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]
Caribbean Cruises Are Back in a Big Way
The Caribbean tourism industry has rebounded spectacularly from the pandemic – and so, too has the cruise sector. Plainly, Caribbean cruises are back in a big way, according to travel agents. More cruise ships, some larger, are sailing, operating at […]
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