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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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Rum Journal: In St Thomas, a Rum Bar With a View 

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Sushi. Poke. Rum. The sign at the entrance makes a rather compelling case. But the biggest selling point at the US Virgin Islands’ newest rum bar, Sugarfin, sn’t any of those things.  It’s the view.  Here at the legendary Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas, USVI, you’ll find one of the most spectacular, jaw-dropping views in the […]

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Marriott Just Opened This Long-Awaited Resort in St Thomas 

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It might be the most remarkable thing about the US Virgin Islands’ booming tourism industry in the years since the onset of the pandemic: the destination has been having all of this success without its largest resort.  That is finally changing, with this week’s debut of the new Buoy House, Autograph Collection at Frenchman’s Reef […]

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A New Way to Power Caribbean Resorts With Clean Energy

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By Alexander Britell It’s no secret that energy in the Caribbean is not cheap. As hotel construction and investment continue to ramp up in the region, demand for sustainable, reliable and cost-effective energy solutions continues to rise. And in recent years, one company is increasingly being sought for its revolutionary clean energy technology: E-Finity Distributed […]


Marriott Just Opened This Long-Awaited Resort in St Thomas 

Marriott is set to open its highly-anticipated pair of new resorts in the US Virgin Islands this spring.  The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy House Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is now taking reservations for stays beginning May 15.  The dual-resort property is the result of a $350 million […]

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 Islands resort with more than 25 years of resort sales and marketing experience at notable hotels […]

There’s a New Seafood Hotspot in Grand Cayman

Ceviche, sushi, poke: the trio of raw seafood favorites.  And they’re all at the center of the menu at Grand Cayman’s newest culinary hotspot.  The new woto has opened its doors at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven mile Beach Resort, where the emphasis is on fresh, skillfully-prepared seafood.  The new eatery, which specializes in the […]

Marriott Set to Debut New Resorts in St Thomas, USVI 

Marriott will be debuting a pair of highly-anticipated new resorts in St Thomas, USVI this fall.  The new Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas’ most iconic hotel property, will reopen this winter with a pair of resorts: the The Seaborn, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection; and the Westin Beach Resort and Spa.  The two resorts are the […]

A New Look at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana 

Punta Cana’s Westin Puntacana Resort is set to debut the results of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Marriott resort is undergoing a major update by owner Grupo Puntacana, with a “refreshing change.” The property closed last month to complete the project, with a reopening pegged for Oct. 15.  The changes will […]

Two New Marriott Hotels to Open in St Thomas This Fall 

The long awaited transformation of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas is slated to debut this fall.  Aimbridge Hospitality has announced that it will be opening two new hotels in St Thomas: the Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and The Seaborn at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection.  Aimbridge will manage both […]

Marriott Is Opening a New Westin Resort in St Thomas 

Part of the $350 million rebuild of the iconic Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas will be a new Westin resort, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef is slated to open in late 2022, according to Aimbridge Hospitality, which is managing the property.  It will be the […]

Marriott Names New General Manager for Aruba Resorts

The Aruba Marriott complex has a new general manager: Raoul Lemmerling, who will oversee the daily operations, staff development and financial planning at the Aruba Marriott Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Marriott Aruba Surf Club, and Marriott Aruba Ocean Club.  Lemmerling was most recently the cluster general manager at seven Marriott properties in London.  His career includes serving as the general manager […]