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St Maarten Looks to Boost Philipsburg Nightlife
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the Caribbean’s busiest cruise destinations – but when the ships depart and the sun goes down, Philipsburg, St Maarten tends to get quiet. A new project is looking to change that, however. Set […]
The Best Caribbean Nightlife Destinations
The sun has set, dinner’s over and the clock strikes 10 o’clock. In much of the Caribbean, that likely means it’s time for a quiet drink or simply time for bed. In some parts of the Caribbean, though, the night […]
This Hip Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Hotel Just Became a Hilton
In a century and a half of history, it was everything from a US post office to a government diplomatic headquarters. Today, the Palacio Provincial has cemented its place as one of the hippest places to stay in Old San […]
A Guide to Riu Resorts in the Caribbean, From Montego Bay to Aruba
RIU Resorts are located on some of the best beaches of the Caribbean, and the Spanish hotel chain shines with its spacious suites, standard features like in-room drink dispensers, and bright and modern resorts with amenities like spacious pools, spa […]
The Newest Adults-Only Resort in Curacao Comes With Its Own Village
If it takes a village to make a great vacation, you’ve come to the right place in Curacao’s Kura Botanica Hotel. A boutique property with 46 recently refreshed rooms, the “new” Kura Botanica was carved out of the former Hotel […]
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 […]
Two Hyatt-Branded Caribbean Hotels Sold
A pair of Hyatt-branded Caribbean hotels has been purchased by California-based JRK Property Holdings, 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 […]
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 […]
What to Know About St Martin’s Grand Case Beach Club Resort
It’s the most beloved hotel in St Martin, with a passionate, devoted following of year-after-year guests: the Grand Case Beach Club, the 73-room beachfront gem in the heart of the beach town of Grand Case, a place that’s also the […]
Yes, You Can Stay at an All-Inclusive Resort in St Thomas, USVI
The Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas may be the most popular all-inclusive resort you’ve never heard of. It’s not that the resort itself isn’t well-known: this family-run and managed, beach resort has been in business since 1974. But […]
Celebrity Cruises Has a New Ship Heading for the Caribbean
Celebrity Cruises has a new ship headed for the Caribbean this winter. Celebrity has officially taken delivery of the new celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the company’s Edge Series. The newly-built ship will be heading to Fort Lauderdale in […]
How to Move to Barbados, Explained
While much of the real estate interest since the pandemic has focused on northern-area Caribbean destinations like The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, another island to the south has been seeing strong interest: Barbados, an island with […]
From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History
Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a […]
The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island
It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]
Discovering Another Side of Negril, Jamaica
Between the cluster of all-inclusive resorts on Seven Mile Beach and the high-end boutique hotels on the West End cliffs of Negril is one of the last outposts of budget tourism left in the Caribbean, where it’s still possible to […]
The Five Best Boutique Hotels in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Ocho Rios, a.k.a. “Ochi,” îs one of Jamaica’s top north shore resort areas, and in the mix among the resorts along the stretch of coast between Runaway Bay and Ocacabessa are a nice selection of boutique hotels tucked in amid […]
All-Inclusive Resorts Where You Can Stay on Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott’s alliance with Royalton Resorts and its acquisition of Elegant Hotels group in Barbados has greatly expanded the number of Caribbean resorts where its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program members can use their rewards points to book all-inclusive vacation stays. In […]
American Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to St Croix, USVI
The US Virgin Islands, which has been the hottest destination in the Caribbean over the last few years, is set for another tourism boost with new daily flights to the island of St Croix. American Airlines has announced plans to […]
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Negril, Jamaica
Negril is home to an eclectic array of resorts, some dating back to the Jamaican west coast town’s past as a bohemian destination while others representing some of the most stylish resorts on the island. Figuring prominently in the mix […]
Remote Work Is Driving a Luxury Real Estate Boom in Mexico
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The 17 Best Adults-Only Resorts in Saint Lucia
With its gorgeous scenery, quiet pace and luxurious hotels, St. Lucia is an ideal destination for honeymoons and other romantic getaways. Saint Lucia has an enviable collection of adults-only resorts that make it easy for a Caribbean escape that’s all […]
The Best Boutique Hotels in Belize
Small but mighty, Belize packs everything from Mayan ruins smothered in dense jungle to idyllic Caribbean islands, each home to boutique hotels that put guests in direct touch with the country’s vast natural beauty. We’ve scoured Belize’s beaches, cays, rivers, […]
An Under-the-Radar Resort in Saint Lucia Gets a New Look
It’s never been at the top of the trendiest places to stay in Saint Lucia. But Saint Lucia’s venerable Windjammer Landing resort has just completed a major upgrade, one that could turn an under-the-radar Saint Lucia property into a new […]
Marriott Has a New Beach Resort in Mexico
Marriott has opened a new beach resort in one of Mexico’s hottest vacation spots: Mazatlan. The fast-growing destination has added a new Courtyard by Marriott Beach Resort, the first Courtyard resort in all of Mexico. The new resort has 195 […]
Jamaica Eyes “Record” Winter Tourist Season
Jamaica is projecting a “record” winter tourist season, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The winter tourism season typically begins Dec. 15, running through mid-April Bartlett said the island is projecting a total fo 1.3 million seats, more than […]
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in St Maarten
St Maarten has everything: the beaches, the restaurants, the nightlife, the shopping, the gaming. It’s one of the most diverse, cosmopolitan, fun-filled places in all of the Caribbean. And this is the island’s epicenter: Maho Beach, the heartbeat of St […]
The 15 Best Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen is the best destination in the Mexican Caribbean for combining a beach vacation with some downtown city action. Not only does Playa’s Quinta Avenida pulse with nightlife, great shopping, and fine dining, it’s only a short walk […]
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 […]
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