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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 […]
Rum Journal: Another Interesting Variety From Rhum Saint James
It’s practically a given: when you open a bottle of Martinique’s Rhum Saint James, you’ll find a high-quality, great-tasting rhum agricole. But what’s also a given is something a bit more rare: whatever the age, whatever the vintage, St James […]
9 Interesting Facts About the Caribbean’s Natural Environment
Above photo: Tim Calver By Kimberly John CJ Contributor 1. The Caribbean Sea is our ‘bread-and-butter’ and the main source of food and livelihoods for most of the region’s 41 million people. But, we also need protection from the sea’s […]
The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014
WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting […]
Seven Interesting Places to Land in the Caribbean
Sure, arriving anywhere in the Caribbean is a romantic experience. The small airport, the palm trees, the ocean in close proximity … it’s always an adventure. But there are certain places in the Caribbean where the arrival is that much […]
The Most Interesting People in Rum
Who are the most interesting people in the rum industry? It’s not an easy question to answer, of course. At Rum Journal, our chief mission is to raise the level of conversation about rum to the way people around the […]
The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2013
Who were the newsmakers in 2013? Who were the people making a difference in the Caribbean in 2013? We’ve put together our list of the Caribbean’s 25 most interesting people this year. And whether you like what they’re doing or […]
From a St Regis to a JW Marriott, AB Living Keeps Growing Its Mexican Caribbean Pipeline
Developer AB Living debuted its new SHA Mexico project in January, a new kind of hybrid wellness clinic and resort. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the company, which continues to develop new properties in the Mexican […]
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 […]
Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums
It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano. For nearly two centuries, Rhum […]
American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights
From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region. And now it’s easier than ever to fly to […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada
They have been making rum here in some form for almost three centuries, in a 500-acre estate anchored by waving cane fields on the southern coast of Grenada. As you walk around the grounds, you find the remnants of centuries […]
Frontier Airlines Is Adding Another Nonstop Flight to St Croix, USVI
A thriving culinary scene, world-class beaches (including our favorite in the Caribbean for 2024) and a robust selection of personality-filled boutique hotels. The US Virgin Islands’ St Croix is one of the buzziest islands in the region right now, and […]
How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism
On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice. This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]
The Best Things to Do (And Where to Stay) in Merida, Mexico
Mérida, capital of the state of Yucatán, is one of the most beautiful places in México. And there’s one hotel you should definitely consider staying at. Fiesta American Merida has 371 newly remodeled rooms. The best room here is the […]
Rum Journal: From Bermuda, a New Kind of Old Rum
Bermuda’s Gosling’s Rum has a special place among rum lovers. For years, before rum’s renaissance in the last decade, Gosling’s was often one of the few premium rums you could find a bar shelf. For true rum aficionados, its unmistakable […]
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 […]
Rum Journal: A New Kind of Rum from the Dominican Republic
The rum world is changing rapidly. As the category continues to premiumize, producers are relentlessly searching for new ways to cultivate interesting expressions. From special-cask finishes to single-origin rums, there are countless ways to create a unique sugarcane spirit. That […]
The 10 Best Things to Do and See in Cancun, Mexico
There was a time in the mid-90’s where MTV and rowdy college drinkers neglected Cancun’s vast amount of attractions and opted to party the night away and sleep, well, until housekeeping arrived That is no longer the case. A hurricane […]
Cancun Passenger Growth Starting to Slow Down
Cancun passenger traffic is starting to see a bit of a slowdown, according to new data from Mexico-based ASUR. Passenger traffic at Cancun International Airport was 2.17 million in September, a 0.5 percent decline over the same period in 2022. […]
This Nassau Resort Is Offering Incentives for Group Bookings
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau in the Bahamas is offering some interesting incentives for advisors who book a substantially sized group. Advisors who book between 25 to 49 rooms will be able to pick two benefits from the resort’s benefits list. […]
The Tourism Renaissance Continues in Curacao
It largely began in the summer of 2022, when Sandals Resorts International opened its first-ever Dutch Caribbean resort in Curacao, and everything seemed to change. Almost immediately, the “Sandals Effect” led to record-breaking tourism numbers on the island, particularly from […]
Following Hunter S. Thompson in Puerto Rico
You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s […]
The Best New Restaurant in The Bahamas
It’s no secret that Nassau Paradise Island has become the Caribbean’s most dynamic culinary destination in the last few years. From longtime standouts like the country’s premier dining destination, Graycliff, to local favorites like Cafe Matisse and Sapodilla to new […]
Condo Sales Drive USVI Real Estate Market Rebound
Entering the second half of the year, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) recently released details on the first six months of business in 2023 courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands office. To access this content, subscribe now. […]
Vote for the Best Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Journal team scours the Caribbean each year to find the best, coolest and most interesting places to stay in the region for our readers. Now, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve relaunched one of our landmark awards celebrations, […]
Rum Journal: A Secret Caribbean Rum Bar in Grenada
It’s hiding in plain sight: a world-class rum bar just off the edge of the lobby at the luxe Silversands Hotel in Grenada. And yet, it’s still very much a secret, even for aficionados of Caribbean rum. This is Puro, […]
Belize Is Getting Its First Nonstop Flights From New York
It’s been one of the Caribbean’s buzzing destinations in the last three years, and now Belize is taking a major step forward with its first-ever nonstop flights from New York. Fast-expanding JetBlue Airways is set to launch its inaugural nonstop […]
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