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This Caribbean Luxury Resort Has Four Pools and a “Rumfire” Bar — and Now It’s All-Inclusive, Too

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If you haven’t been to Dominica, there’s something you need to know: it’s not really like anywhere else you’ve been in the Caribbean. There’s a wildness; a ruggedness; an air of adventure. There’s a reason, after all, it’s called the Nature Island. There’s this sneaking feeling that, wherever you go, Mother Nature is in charge.  […]

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10 Secret Caribbean Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Some Caribbean hotels get all the love, making headlines for their swanky suites, spectacular views and over-the-top amenities. But island insiders know that there are many equally amazing properties that don’t make it to the pages of your favorite travel mag. Perhaps they’re in less-traveled Caribbean destinations. Maybe their […]

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Dominican Republic's Sanctuary Cap Cana to Undergo Renovation

Above: the Sanctuary Cap Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff Alsol Hotels & Resorts’ Sanctuary Cap Cana will be closing this month for renovations, the company announced. The property, which is located in the exclusive enclave of Cap Cana, will reopen Dec. 15. The company said the work would include new common areas, room upgrades […]

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7 Resorts and Great Hotels in This Dutch Caribbean Paradise

If ever there was an island with Resorts and Great Hotels aplenty, Aruba is it.  World-class accommodations and direct flights from many major cities makes this island the preferred destination for so many.  And with award-winning beaches, great restaurants, shopping, good service and friendly people, it’s a great spot. For an updated look for 2017, check […]


Dominican Republic's Sanctuary Cap Cana to Undergo Renovation

Above: the Riu Palace Antillas By the Caribbean Journal staff A new resort will soon open its doors in Aruba. RIU Hotels and Resorts will debut its second hotel on the island, the Riu Palace Antillas, in October. The property, which will be located next to the company’s Riu Palace Aruba hotel, is slated to […]

Belize Sees Huge Jump in Cruise Arrivals

Above: Belize By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize received 527,037 cruise passengers in the first half of 2014, according to data released by the Caribbean Tourism Organization. That represented a 36.9 percent increase over the first six months of 2013, according to CTO data. It was also the largest increase in cruise visits by any […]

The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Resorts

Choosing the best resort for a honeymoon in the Caribbean is a bit like choosing an engagement ring. There are so many, they are all beautiful and there’s usually one that’s just right for you. The difference is, you’ll have your ring forever — but your honeymoon is just a few days … so you’d […]

Visiting the Bahamian Brewery

Above: the Bahamian Brewery in Grand Bahama (all photos by CJ) By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor FREEPORT — No trip to Grand Bahama Island would be complete without a tour of Freeport’s own Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company, the maker of Sands Beer. Opened in December of 2007 by Jimmy Sands, the 100 percent-Bahamian-owned business […]

The Caribbean's Best Churros

Above: the churros at “Churros bueno” stand in Playa del Carmen (all photos by CJ) PLAYA DEL CARMEN — The long strings of fried dough known as “churros” originated in Spain, but have long been mainstays in much of Latin America, from Bolivia to Mexico. That means they’re also quite popular on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, and […]

Beach Collector: This Just Might Be the Perfect Bahamian Beach

By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor The “welcome mat” of Grand Bahama Island, Gold Rock Beach spans for what seems like a quarter mile into the ocean at low tide, the recommended time to visit this beach. The ebb and flow of the crystal-clear Bahamian water etches mesmerizing ripples in the sand that draw your attention […]

The Hotel Room Key of the Future

Above: could this be the standard hotel key of the future? (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO—While there are still some scattered hotels where one can still find a physical key with a keychain, the vast majority of the world’s hotel properties use the keycard. That could soon change, however. One of the […]

10 Secret Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts

Above: Round Hill, Jamaica THERE ARE terrific all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean. But there are also some wonderful EP properties that also offer all-inclusive options, meaning that you can have the best of both worlds. Here are 10 “secret” all-inclusives across the Caribbean, from Jamaica to Curacao — properties you may not have realized have all-inclusive […]