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The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2022

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2022

A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find …

11 Must-Visit Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean

It seems like a new all-inclusive resort pops up every week in the Caribbean, and it’s true that the vast majority of adults-only resorts in the islands follow a pay-one-price model for rooms, activities, and dining. But it’s not a …

The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected …

The Cool List: The 10 Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2021

Now in its ninth year, CJ’s Cool List has always sought to inspire different kinds of getaways — to hotels with personality, with purpose. And the latest edition is a journey through a diverse portfolio of places to stay, from mountain …

Curaçao Is Open for Tourism Again

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is open for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. On Jan. 1, Curaçao officially reopened to all international travelers, following a limited reopening. “Our borders are now fully open #WelcomeBack to our global …

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2021

Restaurants are about more than just food. When we go out to eat, we aren’t doing so because we have to — we do it because we want to. Because restaurants make our lives more interesting. They break up the …

The 15 Best Caribbean Beach Bars for 2021

The right beach, the right chair, the right drink. It may sound simple, but, like the greatest cocktails, you only need a few ingredients. In a time when travel has been significantly disrupted, this is the kind of experience we …

The Caribbean’s Newest Floating Hotel Is in Martinique

Le Carbet: that little corner of Martinique’s northwestern coast near Saint Pierre, a quaint fishing village that’s turned into one of the Caribbean’s coolest beach towns. And the place that largely kicked off Le Carbet’s renaissance was Guy Ferdinand’s Le …

A Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel to Try in St Croix

Coconut. Calabash. Castaway. The names evoke the idylls of the Caribbean — a nap under a dancing palm; the soundtrack of the quiet froth of the sea. They just don’t make Caribbean hotels like this anymore. That’s because the …

7 Small Resorts to Try in Jamaica

Music, art, people, history and of course immense natural beauty help define the magic of Jamaica, and the Caribbean island’s small boutique resorts allow visitors to connect with it all without having to make any concessions to comfort. Here are …

Dominica Is Now Open for Tourism

The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is now open for tourism. The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” officially reopened its borders to international travelers (including those from the United States) on Aug. 7, Caribbean Journal confirmed. Most importantly, all travelers to Dominica …

9 Saint Lucia Resorts That Are Open Right Now

Saint Lucia was one of the first destinations to relaunch tourism when the island reopened its borders at the beginning of June, and it’s open to tourists including those from the United States. What you’ll find in Saint Lucia are …

Planet Hollywood Is Opening Its New Cancun Resort in December

Planet Hollywood Hotels and Resorts is opening its first-ever Caribbean resort in Cancun this December, Caribbean Journal has learned. The brand will be making its debut in Cancun’s Costa Mujeres neighborhood on Dec. 15, 2020, a spokesperson for the property …

St Thomas Is Getting New Nonstop Flights on United Airlines

United Airlines is launching its newest Caribbean route next month, new scheduled service from Newark to St Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. United will be operating the route four times each week, with roundtrip service on Sundays, Thursdays, …

How to Take a Villa Vacation in St John Right Now

The world of travel may have changed, but one thing hasn’t: a luxury villa remains one of the ultimate vacations to take in the Caribbean. And today, a villa getaway is that much more alluring: you have the built-in privacy, …

The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect

St Croix might be your best bet if you’re thinking about heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands, after the U.S. territory officially reopened to visitors on June 1. (Update: all travelers to the USVI must complete a screening form — …

The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean to Visit in 2020

All-inclusive resorts are the hottest thing in Caribbean travel right now. There’s a reason, after all, why the biggest resort companies in the world, from Marriott to Hilton to Hyatt, are either (in the case of Marriott) launching their first-true …

5 All-Inclusive Adults-Only Hotels to Try Right Now

Whether you’re on your honeymoon or just want a tranquil getaway for you and yours, the Caribbean is filled with terrific adults-only resorts, many of them of the all-inclusive variety. That combination has proven to be particularly popular with travelers, …