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Dominica: 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Off Country’s Eastern Coast
Above: Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.6-magnitude earthquake occurred Friday off the eastern coast of Dominica, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was about 24 kilometres east of La Plaine, and about […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: The East Coast of Barbados
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Janelle Parrott in Canada, who sent in this lovely shot of the rugged eastern coast of Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]
6.5M Earthquake Shakes Eastern Caribbean, From Martinique to Grenada
Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 6.5-magnitude earthquake northeast of Barbados caused shaking […]
Earthquake Near St Kitts and Nevis Causes Shaking in Eastern Caribbean
Above: a map of the quake (USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.3-magnitude earthquake off the coast of St Kitts and Nevis caused light shaking in the Eastern Caribbean, particularly St Maarten, early Wednesday morning. The quake, which occurred […]
Earthquake Off Coast of Venezuela Lightly Shakes Trinidad
Above: a map of the quake (Graphic: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.0-magnitude earthquake off the northern coast of Venezuela on Sunday morning caused light shaking in Trinidad, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred […]
Antigua National Security Minister Calls for Regional Coast Guard, Police
Above: Antigua National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Should the Eastern Caribbean have its own regional coast guard and police force? That’s the proposal being put forth by Antigua and Barbuda National Security […]
Northeastern Dominican Republic Shaken By 4.4-Magnitude Earthquake
Above: a map of the earthquake (Graphic: USGS) The Dominican Republic was shaken by its second earthquake in as many days Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. A 4.4-Magnitude quake rocked the area near Samana on the country’s […]
Rum Journal: A Secret Rum Punch in Eleuthera
For more than two decades, this has been the must-visit beach bar in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera: Tippy’s perched above a stunning crescent of sand on the island’s eastern coast. The colorful yellow and blue, the warm service and great food […]
New Resort and Marina Break Ground in Nassau
A new resort and marina project has broken ground in Nassau. 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 […]
The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024
Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems
Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]
The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana for 2024
The Dominican Republic welcomed more visitors last year than any in the country’s history, with most travelers descending on one place: Punta Cana, the tourism hotspot on the country’s eastern coast. Punta Cana has always been the most popular place […]
The Dominican Republic’s Samana Is Getting a Boost From Canada
It’s arguably the fastest-growing destination in the Dominican Republic: the peninsula of Samana on the country’s northeastern coast, known for uncrowded beaches, lush forests and charming beach towns. Now, Samana is getting a major new push from Canadian travel giant […]
From Antigua, a New Anthem for the Perfect Caribbean Vacation
Romance, adventure, culture, beaches, hotels. They’re all the perfect notes to the ultimate Caribbean vacation. Now, in time for the opening of the Caribbean’s most anticipated new adults-only resort, The Verandah Antigua, a top Caribbean reggae star has turned these […]
Marriott Opens New Fairfield Hotel in Puerto Rico
Marriott has opened a new Fairfield property in Puerto Rico. The Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach has opened its doors on the scenic northeastern coast of the island. The property, set about 25 miles from San Juan, has a pool, […]
How to Move (Or Buy a Vacation Home) in Belize
While island life might lack certain utilities and services that busy, urban hubs are equipped for, the best islands to move to are the ones that offer the best of both worlds: seclusion with the option to turn it off […]
In Grenada, a Secret Caribbean Beach
“This is a special place,” Rachelle says, peering out at the stunning greens and blues of La Sagesse. The moment you turn off the main roads on Grenada’s southeastern coast, the proposition becomes clear. La Sagesse is one of those […]
A Former Pirate Castle Will Become Barbados’ Newest All-Inclusive
Built two centuries ago, it began its life as a pirate’s castle. Now, it’s set to become one of the most sought-after all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The legendary Sam Lord’s Castle is slated to open its doors later this […]
The Caribbean’s Most Interesting Rum Is In Grenada
GRENADA — Can a rum have a terroir? It’s a question we’ve been answering in the affirmative for years, focused on the artisanal rummaking of the French West Indies, where the connection between rum and the soil of the sugarcane […]
From Aruba to Punta Cana, Relaxing Hotels for a Stress-Free Caribbean Vacation
“Experiential travel” is one of the biggest buzz words in the industry right now, as more and more travelers look to get out beyond their hotel rooms, explore their destinations and immerse themselves in local destinations. We’ve always advocated for […]
The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023
Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]
The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has never been hotter, buoyed by a pandemic-era boom that filled its hotels to capacity and put a new travel spotlight on the destination. It seems like new flights routes launch just about every week to the island, […]
At the Four Seasons Nevis, Saving Caribbean Sea Turtles
Mojito, an adult hawksbill sea turtle, was just spotted off the southeastern coast of Martinique. Hawksbills are classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature; they’re a marvelous, mysterious species notable for often returning to the […]
Robert De Niro’s Nobu Is Opening Another Caribbean Hotel
Robert De Niro’s Nobu Hospitality is opening another hotel in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel […]
8 New Must-Visit Villas in St Barth
It’s the most glamorous place in the Caribbean — St Barth, the tiny French Caribbean wonderland home to breathtaking beaches, out-of-this-world food and the buzzy energy of the Riviera in the heart of the West Indies. And one of the best […]
15 Caribbean “Hideaway” Beaches to Discover in 2022
Even at the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, you can always find your own space. But right now, sometimes travelers are looking for a little extra seclusion; a little more distance from other people. That’s where these Caribbean beaches […]
The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022
Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re […]
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 […]
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