You know Riu. The drink dispensers in your room, the international restaurants, the always-fun, always perky ambience. In recent years, the Spanish hotel chain has grown even more in the Caribbean, from Jamaica to the Riviera Maya. But Riu’s Caribbean […]
Dutch St. Maarten may get more attention than its French neighbor — it has the island’s airport and the bulk of its bigger hotels— but French St. Martin abounds with charms of its own, from lovely boutique hotels to some […]
Cruise passengers are looking for shorter trips. That seems to be the trend of late, with cruise giant Royal Caribbean making a major push to cater to what it calls “short getaway” itineraries. The company calls it “flipping the script […]
Overwater villas at Caribbean resorts aren’t just a novelty — they’re also among the most luxurious and beautiful accommodations you can stay in. And while all of the bungalows perched above the waves have their charms, some stand out among […]
If you traveled the British Virgin Islands before the storms, you knew Peter Island. The Marina. Honeymoon Beach. Deadman’s Bay. The ginger lemonade. The chalets. What happened next is no secret. But the BVI has made a triumphant return from […]
Divers know it. It’s one of those resorts they speak about in a reverent tone, a place that has mastered the art. It’s set on a sparkling patch of Caribbean Sea on the western coast of Bonaire, just across the […]
Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort (the sister property to Jade Mountain) has a host of familiar amenities, including a spa, cooking classes, chocolate making classes, and water sports activities like scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. But it’s also the […]
Those beaches. The kitesurfing. The art galleries. The chef’s tables. The boutique hotels. The happy. There’s a reason, after all, why Aruba is more popular than ever. Of course, if you come here, you know it’s not just one reason. […]
The beaches. The world-class restaurants. The conch. The Junkanoo. The unrivaled resorts. The energy. It’s hard to imagine a more complete destination than Nassau Paradise Island in The Bahamas, whether you’re staying at resorts like Atlantis Paradise Island or Baha […]
Your suite or villa comes with its own pool. All of them do. Every single suite at the new Six Senses in Grenada is nearly 600 sq ft with an expansive deck looking out at the lagoon, the bay or […]
If you’re planning on a summertime cruise to the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean has another new option for you: the ambitiously-named Utopia of the Seas, which is headed to Port Canaveral for a July launch. The massive new ship officially joined […]
There’s a boat just offshore called “Escape.” It’s bobbing in some of the most brilliant, dynamic turquoise water I’ve ever seen, a few meters from a stretch of sand so bright and so white you have to squint to look […]
It’s right on the beach, with sparkling views of the sea, copious aquatic creatures, infinite bathing suits and even its own special shade of pink. Atlantis Paradise Island isn’t a Malibu dream house, but the legendary Bahamian resort has temporarily […]
