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This Is Your New Yam Recipe

A new spin on Yam using wonderful ingredients. By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor The hurricane season officially ended this past month and not a moment too soon. Who would have thought living in New York we still had to worry about […]

A Caribbean Yam Salad Recipe

How to make the perfect yam salad By Nigel Spence Things are definitely heating up this Summer! Record-breaking temperatures around town are forcing barbecue grills out of hibernation early to prep for some good old “jerk” for the next two […]

This Caribbean Home Just Listed for $65 Million

It’s one of the most expensive listings in the Caribbean right now: a seven-bedroom beachfront estate that just hit the market for $65 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription […]

The 7 Best Luxury Resorts in Cancun

Cancun once had a reputation as an inexpensive all-inclusive destination. Now, the famous beaches of the Hotel Zone boast one of the best collections of luxury resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean as a whole, as Cancun continues to draw […]

From The Bahamas to Grenada, Caribbean Resorts for Remote Work

Millions of people who started working from home during the pandemic are likely never going back to the office. Likewise, remote work programs — launched by destinations and resorts to attract untethered but stir-crazy workers — are likely to outlast […]

Nigel Spence: A Recipe for Roasted Cho Cho

With Spring in the air, we tend to lighten up on the heavy winter meals to shed those pounds in anticipation of the great unveiling of the summer fashion and the body that fits in them. I start leaning heavily […]

A New St. Regis Resort Just Broke Ground in the Caribbean

By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this […]

Golf Courses Reopen in Puerto Rico

Most of the 18 golf courses in Puerto Rico have officially reopened for play, according to Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez. That includes some of the most famous tracks on the island, including Royal Isabela. Some courses are only open […]

In Grand Cayman, a New Kind of All-Inclusive Vacation

There’s a new way to take an all-inclusive vacation on one of the Caribbean’s greatest beaches: Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. The Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman has launched a new all-inclusive option, meaning travelers can stay on the […]

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 […]

Hyatt Regency Resort Opens in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has its first-ever Hyatt Regency Resort. Hyatt Hotels has completed its highly-anticipated transformation of the former Gran Melia resort in Puerto Rico, debuting the new Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. The property, which underwent a multimillion-dollar overhaul, […]

A Dazzling All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

“Luxury all inclusive” is a term that invites immediate skepticism. If you’ve ever stayed at a Four Seasons or a Ritz-Carlton or an Aman resort, you know there’s more to a five-star resort experience than offering top-shelf liquor at a […]

Air France Taps Martinique Chef for New Menus

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France is adding a taste of the French Caribbean to its menus. The French carrier has tapped Martinique-born star chef Marcel Ravin to add new “signature” dishes its business and economy menus. Ravin’s culinary […]

Finding Margaritaville in Grand Cayman

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton It’s may not be a surprise when you get to the check-in desk and find an ice-cold margarita waiting for you. What may be a surprise is just how good a margarita it really […]

The 5 Hottest New Eateries in the Caribbean

The Caribbean culinary scene has never been hotter, and that’s in large part to a growing wave of new eateries across the region. But some are particularly special, drawing diners for breathtaking food that’s taking the region’s cuisine to new […]

7 Reasons to Visit the Cayman Islands Right Now

There’s an energy here. You feel it on Seven Mile Beach, in the hotels, in the streets of George Town, by day and by night. It’s palpable. It’s because the Cayman Islands is one of the most dynamic destinations in […]

Margaritaville Grand Cayman to Relaunch in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grand Cayman’s Margaritaville Beach Resort is planning a major relaunch Nov. 1. The 285-room property has completed a “massive overhaul,” including the addition of more than 8,500 square feet of meeting space, a new fitness […]

MSC Cruises’ New Flagship Is Coming to Miami

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new cruise ship is coming to PortMiami. MSC Cruises’ new MSC Seaside, the company’s new flagship, has officially come into service and is making a transatlantic crossing to its new homeport in Miami. […]

Tiger Woods Makes Return to Golf in The Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff Golf legend Tiger Woods makes his long-awaited return to professional golf on Thursday, choosing to do so at the annual event he hosts in The Bahamas. Woods will play in the annual Hero World Challenge, […]

Nigel Spence: Two New Recipes for Thanksgiving

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As the Thanksgiving Holiday rolls around, with it comes a flurry of activity and excitement as families prepare to master the most important of all meals – the Thanksgiving Feast. Supermarket shelves fully stacked with […]

A Caribbean Vegetable Soup Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor I have often spoke of the fact that December is my most favorite month of the year, mainly due to the holidays and family gatherings and so on. What I have never mentioned is that […]

This Is How to Make Jerk Duck Confit

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor With some friends staying over for a couple days I was challenged with feeding them breakfast and lunch while maintaining my busy schedule at the restaurant. They furthered this challenge by mentioning the fact that […]

Hilton Aruba Names New General Manager

The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino has named a new general manager. The 357-room property has appointed Hans-Georg Roehrbein to the role, after having served most recently as general manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino […]

Hyatt’s Newest Global Hires

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has named a pair of major new global hires. The company has announced the addition of Jen Acerra as vice president for global brand research and insights, along with Heather Geisler as vice president for creative and […]

Your Next Caribbean Breakfast Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor You know how dem seh the phrase: “…starting out with a bang”? Well little did I know I would end up being the main star in that double feature. Recently, I visited the Sunshine State […]

Hyatt Place Officially Opens in San Juan

Puerto Rico’s newest hotel has officially opened its doors. The Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center debuted last week as the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Puerto Rico following a soft opening period. The $29 million project is located steps away from […]

Why Jamaica Always Delivers

A Jamaican odyssey By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Every time I find myself in Jamaica, it never fails to amaze me that despite its economic woes, sprinkled with crime and violence, there is a vibe that infects me upon arrival […]

Nassau’s Police Force Now Has a Jet Ski Unit

Bahamian police now have a new way to get around. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has launched its newest patrols — on jet skis. The Jet Skis are being used to conduct beach patrols in the wake of reports concerning […]

Air Europa Is Adding More Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights