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14 Caribbean Art Galleries You Should Visit in 2014
Last week, we highlighted some of the ways to explore the Caribbean beyond the beach: namely, by visiting museums. But there are also scores of small, excellent art galleries across the region, from small boutiques to larger exhibition spaces. This […]
Six Great Art Galleries in Nassau
The Bahamas is doing some fascinating things in the art world. It seems that there’s always a new gallery opening up — you can even find art exhibited in government buildings (through initiatives like the Public Treasury Art Programme). Indeed, […]
St Maarten Has a New Underwater Sculpture Park
If you are a diving and snorkeling enthusiast, you’re probably well aware that the Caribbean is home to a pair of underwater sculpture parks — unique attractions that create a thought-provoking, museum-style experience under the sea. Now, the region is home […]
How The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Became a Caribbean Art Destination
Just a short stroll from the lobby at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau is one of the nicest art galleries you’ll see in the Caribbean, called The Current. Walk up another story and you’ll find a different one, this […]
In Aruba, a Celebration of Art and Cultural Rebirth
Aruba’s city of San Nicolas has been undergoing a dramatic renaissance in recent years, turning a town that was once far off the tourist map into a new kind of cultural capital. Much of that rebirth has been the result […]
American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Martinique
American Airlines has added more flights to Martinique for the rest of the summer season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline is now flying four times per week between Miami and a place that’s very much the beating […]
The Bahamas’ National Art Gallery Is Open Again
The National Gallery of The Bahamas, one of the Caribbean’s leading art exhibition spaces, is open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. After a months-long closure, the national art museum reinstated regular opening hours this week. In addition to the newly […]
Martinique Just Set a New Cruise Record
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations just set a new record. Martinique’s Pointe Simon pier in Fort de France just set a new single-day record for cruise calls, with a whopping seven ships in […]
Casavelas Puerto Vallarta
A Lush, All Inclusive Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Resort Intimate and serene, Casa Velas is an exclusive adults-only resort retreat on Mexico’s Pacific Riviera, rated Nº 8 worldwide by Expedia® and listed 8th among the 15 best hotels in Mexico by […]
You Should Visit St Martin in June. Here’s How.
By Alexander Britell June is nearly upon us, meaning it’s time for another Caribbean island. With the mercury rising, we recommend you try the wonderful French Caribbean destination of St Martin next month. For just one half of a small […]
A Nassau Art Studio Heads to New York
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nassau-based gallery and artist cooperative Popop International Center for the Visual Arts has announced it will be exhibiting at international art fair Volta NY for the fourth consecutive year. The selected galleries hail from 50 […]
In Miami, the Modern Art of Cuba
Above: Abel Barroso, La Mesa de las Negociaciones, 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at the Pan American Art Projects gallery in Miami’s Wynwood district is taking a look at the diversity of contemporary art in Cuba. The […]
Island Shop: Boutique d’Art Rose Porcelaine, Martinique
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Art galleries can be intimidating. Hallowed showrooms where haute prices meet haughty attitudes. But not Martinique’s Boutique d’Art Porcelaine, where owner Danae Emmanuel has curated a collection of art, handicraft, home accessories and jewelry that is as […]
The Caribbean’s Best Cities For Art – 2013
People go to the Caribbean for all kinds of reasons — many of which we’ve written about. But there is another kind of traveler — the one who seeks adventure not just on the beach or in the water, but in […]
In the Bahamas, Antonius Roberts Builds a New Home for Art
Above: Hillside House in Nassau (CJ Photo) NASSAU — A CORAL-HUED PROPERTY on Cumberland Street could be a significant driver in the development of downtown Nassau, if celebrated Bahamian artist and sculptor Antonius Roberts has his way. Roberts has brought […]
Journeying to Charlie’s, the Oldest Bar in Aruba
The oldest bar in Aruba still draws a big crowd almost any time it’s open, even if these days tourists tend to outnumber oil workers elbowing their way into Charlie’s Bar for a cold beer or rum drink. Arriving on […]
First Grand Cayman, Tulum and Roatan. Now Kimpton Is Opening in the Dominican Republic
Locally-focused restaurants, sleek lobbies, thoughtful service and a reinvention of how hotels do happy hour. Kimpton has always been a unique hotel brand; but it wasn’t until 2016 that the company actually came to the Caribbean, with the outstanding Kimpton […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit This Summer, From Antigua to St Croix
We’ve been saying it for years, and we’ll keep saying it: in some ways, the Caribbean is even better in the summer months. The water is warm. It’s a bit less crowded, a little bit quieter. At night, the trade […]
Hyatt Is Bringing Its Centric Brand to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s capital of Santo Domingo has quietly become a surging tourist destination in the last half-decade, buoyed by the country’s push to position the city as a true urban vacation destination. More and more airlines have been adding […]
This Historic Bahamas Resort Is Reopening
The historic British Colonial hotel is reopening its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The nearly-century-old hotel, which had been closed since February 2023, is planning to relaunch before the end of this year. The former Hilton hotel will relaunch as […]
12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now
World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. […]
How to Keep Celebrating 50 Years of The Bahamas’ Independence
The Bahamas marked its 50th anniversary of independence on July 10, and the country is continuing its Golden Jubilee celebration with a host of activities around the 700-island archipelago including a major event in Nassau to hoist the Bahamian flag. […]
In Grenada, a Postcard-Perfect Caribbean Town
The locals call it the “Portofino of the Caribbean.” Peering at St George’s, Grenada, you’ll find fishing boats bobbing in the harbor, pastel buildings on the edges of green hills and surely as compelling case for a postcard as its […]
Why You Should Visit St Croix, USVI Right Now
The United States Virgin Islands has been one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean since the pandemic — leading the region in tourism growth in the last three years. And while tourism continues to surge, it’s getting even easier […]
Hilton Holds Grand Opening of New Jamaica Hotel
Hilton just held its grand opening for the new ROK Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is expected to inject new energy into the city’s downtown. The 168-room hotel, which is owned by […]
From the Dominican Republic to Palm Island, 5 Places to Go in July
We can’t stress it enough – the Caribbean is even better in the summer. You get more beaches to yourself, the water is deliciously warm and the nights are breezy and beautiful. The latest edition of Places to Go takes […]
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 […]
The Bahamas Is Getting New Margaritaville Residences
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jimmy Buffett’s first-ever residential resort in The Bahamas is making progress toward a highly-anticipated debut. One Particular Harbour at The Pointe is set at the $250 million Margaritaville at The Pointe development in the heart […]
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