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Island Bites: The Beacon, St Lucia
Above: The Beacon in Soufriere, St Lucia (All photos by CJ) SOUFRIERE — You don’t have to eat here. You could sit at the bright-green tables and just look out at one of the most spectacular views in St Lucia, […]
Beacon Heights Project “Progressing Smoothly” in St Kitts and Nevis
Above: the Beacon Heights site in St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff The Beacon Heights project in St Kitts and Nevis is “progressing smoothly,” according to St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Sam Condor. Condor told a Cabinet meeting […]
In the Diaspora, a Beacon for Reggae
By Alexander Britell Every Saturday afternoon in Miami, the world of reggae finds a home at the WDNA 88.9 FM studio, where Jamaican native Howard Duperly operates his Reggae Ride program, a musical odyssey that takes listeners from the Mento […]
The 10 Best Caribbean All Inclusives for Beaches
Some islands have beautiful beaches. Some islands have great all inclusive resorts. These two things don’t always come together — but sometimes, you find places with both. Indeed, a big part of the all-inclusive experience is having everything you need — […]
10 Timeless Caribbean Hotels
They’re historic, but they’re not about the years. They’re elegant, but they’re not just about luxury. These hotels aren’t fixed in time — they transcend time. They’re places that, at one point or another, crystallized their view of the perfect Caribbean […]
Richard Branson Helps LIAT Complaint Letter Go Viral
By the Caribbean Journal staff It started out as a simple complaint letter in a local newspaper in the British Virgin Islands, but it soon went viral. Tennis pro Arthur Hicks, writing in the BVI Beacon newspaper, wrote satirically to […]
The Radisson Blu Aruba Resort Has a New General Manager
The Radisson Blu Aruba has a new general manager — and it’s a familiar face. The property has announced the return of Luigi Wix as its general manager; Six served as the pre-opening and opening general manager for the resort, […]
The Caribbean’s Most Sustainable Hotel Is In The Bahamas
From the moment you walk into the lobby, The Retreat seems just like a typical tropical hotel you might find anywhere in the Caribbean. The 15 guest rooms are modern and clean; the restaurant has blackened mahi-mahi and flatbreads and […]
A First-of-Its-Kind Clean-Energy Affordable Housing Project in the Caribbean
A First-of-Its-Kind Clean-Energy Affordable Housing Project in the Caribbean In a groundbreaking collaboration, Jackson Development and E-Finity Distributed Generation have come together to bring about the Caribbean’s first clean-energy affordable-housing project. The new project, Magens Junction, has been open since 2019, providing […]
How to Move to St Maarten
St. Maarten and St Martin, Dutch and French sides of one of the Caribbean’s most beloved islands, offer a wealth of investment opportunities — mainly because it’s two countries in one. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]
This Iconic Bahamas Resort Has a New Look
The Bal du Paradis was one of the world’s most famous galas in 1962, a fete on Paradise Island in The Bahamas celebrating the opening of the Ocean Club resort. Boldfaced names like Zsa Zsa Gabor and five United States […]
The 20 Best Plunge Pool Resorts in the Caribbean
More and more travelers are looking for it, and the more you travel the Caribbean the more you realize what a precious amenity it really is: the private plunge pool. There is just something special about having your own pool, […]
Rosewood Just Opened Its Newest Caribbean Resort
Luxury hotel brand Rosewood has finally opened one of the company’s most highly anticipated resorts: the new Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth. The new hotel is a transformation of the former Le Guanahani hotel property that had long been one […]
In The Bahamas, the Ultimate Gourmet Hotel
On its broad list of spirits (that’s in addition to what is the world’s third-largest wine cellar), one can find a bottle of Alfred Lamb’s rum that was bottled in 1934. It’s not the sort of thing you typically find […]
7 Small Resorts to Try in Jamaica
Music, art, people, history and of course immense natural beauty help define the magic of Jamaica, and the Caribbean island’s small boutique resorts allow visitors to connect with it all without having to make any concessions to comfort. Here are […]
A New Boutique Hotel Is Coming to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Preferred Hotels is opening a new boutique hotel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Palacio Provincial in Puerto Rico’s charming historic capital is set to launch in January 2021, according to the […]
Fairmont to Manage El San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico
The historic El San Juan hotel, long one of the leading resorts in Puerto Rico, is now officially a Fairmont. The Accor brand has officially taken over management of the beach resort, which recently completed a $65 million transformation project […]
Why Eleuthera Should Be Your Next Bahamas Destination
“Jacques Cousteau couldn’t find the bottom.” The legendary explorer came here to the Ocean Hole in Eleuthera in 1971, drawn to one of the stunning inland sikholes called Blue Holes of which there are more in The Bahamas than anywhere […]
The Green Caribbean Awards 2019
We can happily report that the Caribbean is, in fact, getting greener. Whether it’s the regular debut of a new solar park, the frequent launch of a new wind farm or a renewed regional focus on sustainability. While more work […]
7 Adults-Only Resorts to Try Right Now
Sometimes we just want some time to ourselves. And thats where the adults-only resort comes in. But the concept of the adults-only resort has diversified in recent years. Today, adults-only resorts have moved beyond simply being enclaves of quiet and […]
Jamaica Has a Very Cool New Resort
By Alexander Britell There’s a new hotel in Montego Bay — and it’s rather unlike any of its neighbors. In the heart of the tourism capital’s “Hip Strip” the new S Hotel Jamaica has opened its doors, a trendy, design-forward retreat […]
Rum Journal: The Best Rum Bar in St Martin
By Alexander Britell GRAND CASE – There’s always something new to discover on Grand Case Boulevard, a corner unseen, a tiny alley overlooked. It’s a street that has lived many lives — including this latest one, a renaissance in the wake […]
Dominica’s Secret Bay, a Bucket-List Caribbean Hotel, Is Open Again
By Alexander Britell It began in 2011, a personal real estate project that turned into a dream hotel that turned into one of the Caribbean’s bucket-list travel experiences. A little over a year ago, Hurricane Maria came, and Dominica’s halo […]
Tiger Woods to Highlight New Residential Resort Project in Eleuthera
Tiger Woods is highlighting a major new resort project on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The new Jack’s Bay project is the brainchild of Jack’s Bay Developers, Beacon Land Development and Woods’ TGR Design. It will include the […]
Bahamas Planning Major Modernization of Airports
The Bahamas will work to improve airport infrastructure with a $35 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. The loan will enhance connectivity between the four airports– Exuma, North Eleuthera, Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay–in the Out Islands. The project […]
Caribbean Community, USAID Sign $165 Million Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Agency for International Development and the Caribbean Community have signed a $165 million agreement on development assistance support. CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque and USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission Director Christopher […]
Human Rights on a Caribbean Island
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor This is what many highly educated and intelligent Jamaicans believe: Buju Banton was set-upon by wicked gays who engineered his lock-up by the USA. Even more of the less intelligent and less educated also […]
13 Opportunities for the New Caribbean
By Dr Miguel Goede and Runy Calmera CJ Contributors We recently took a look at 12 challenges that face the Caribbean Small Island Developing States. These challenges are crucial for the future of the Caribbean. In this article, we take […]
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