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Rum Journal: Martnique’s Tres Vieux Rhum Dillon

The beautiful thing about rhum agricole is that terroir matters. Martinique doesn’t use imported ingredients to make its rum, like far too many of its Caribbean neighbors. That means that every year the same label of rum can taste different, […]

Rum Journal: Tasting Guadeloupe’s Montebello Vieux Rhum

IT’S NO SECRET that here at Rum Journal we’re big fans of the rhum of the Guadeloupe Islands, which remains largely undiscovered in much of the English-speaking world. While their neighbours in Martinique receive much acclaim (and deservedly), these similarly […]

Rum Journal: Guadeloupe’s Karukera Rhum Vieux Agricole

FOR THOSE unfamiliar with the beauty of the rhums agricoles of the French Caribbean, the initiated typically describe them as “reminiscent of a fine cognac.” From a quality standpoint, that’s undoubtedly true; but as for the taste, well, it’s usually […]

Puerto Rico’s Don Q Crowned World Champion at Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth

The single-best rum in the world is currently made in Puerto Rico. That was the final result of this year’s Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the sixth edition of the world’s most exclusive rum competition and festival. Puerto Rico’s Don […]

Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Reopens Following Upgrades

One of Saint Lucia’s top all-inclusive resorts has reopened following a number of upgrade projects. The Coconut Bay resort in Vieux Fort is open again following a number of enhancements made during its annual closure. That includes the launch of […]

The Caribbean’s Top Underwater Sculpture Park Is Expanding

The Moliniere Underwater Sculpture Park, the Jason deCaires Taylor-designed gem in the waters off the coast of Grenada, is expanding. The park has unveiled 31 new sculptures to be added to the park, a place that has become a symbol […]

A Timeless Caribbean Hotel in Martinique

In Martinique, the time is set by tree frogs and ti’ punches. A morning is an unrisen sun without that rum cocktail peculiar to the French Antilles, the small but potent mix they call here “decollage” – a take off. […]

The Best Beachfront Resorts in Saint Lucia

It’s unquestionably one of the most naturally beautiful islands in the Caribbean. But when you think about Saint Lucia, the beach isn’t often the first thing that comes to mind. Indeed, many of the island’s most noteworthy places to stay […]

A Sip of Martinique in Miami

The Caribbean Rum Awards came to Miami on Monday, with an unforgettable evening of some of the finest rums from across the Caribbean and the island of Martinique in particular. The event, presented by the Martinique Tourism Authority, was anchored […]

All-Inclusive Coconut Bay Reopens in Saint Lucia

One of the Caribbean’s most popular all-inclusive resort has officially relaunched on the island of Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa begins welcoming guests this weekend in Vieux Fort on the island’s picturesque […]

Saint Lucia to See “Significant Increase” in Hotel Room Stock

Saint Lucia is projecting what Prime Minister Allen Chastanet calls a “significant increase” in the island’s room stock over the medium term. The island’s growing hotel pipeline is headlined by the estimated $300 million Canelles Resort in Micoud, a project […]

From Antigua to Jamaica, 10 Caribbean Vistas to Dream About

Most Caribbean hotels tend to sit on flat stretches of shoreline, but anyone who has spent time driving around the islands can tell you that most fall somewhere in the range of hilly to downright mountainous. Volcanic eruptions thrust many […]

Rum Journal: A Glass of Rhum Saint James, a Journey to Martinique

I take a sip of the Rhum Saint James and I am instantly in Martinique. Therein lies the transportive power of rum, a, transcendent gift bequeathed to no other spirit in the world. There’s just something about rum, about Caribbean […]

The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020

The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020

The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year. The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this […]

Rum Journal: A Vibrant New Rum From Guadeloupe’s Longueteau

While Guadeloupe’s lovely rhum agricole still largely tends to live in the shadow of its kindred spirits in Martinique, one of the French Caribbean department’s rum brands has been working to change that: Rhum Longueteau. The Sainte-Marie product has been […]

Thoroughbred Racing Is Coming to Saint Lucia

Just in time for its National Day, the island of Saint Lucia is set to launch its very own thoroughbred industry. Horse racing will officially launch in Saint Lucia beginning Dec. 12 with the launch of the 2019 Caribbean Equine […]

Royal Caribbean, Carnival to Build New Saint Lucia Cruise Port

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Saint Lucia on a major new joint venture. The two cruise giants will work together to manage Saint Lucia’s existing cruise pier and terminal […]

The First-Ever Martinique Rhum Awards Were a Big Hit

By the Caribbean Journal staff It was a strong star for the first-ever edition of the Martinique Rhum Awards. The new rum festival, the brainchild of world-famous beach bar proprietor Guy Ferdinand and the Rum Embassy, featured a week of […]

Saint Lucia Airport Redesign Pushing Ahead

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the most anticipated airport redesigns in the Caribbean in recent years, and now Saint Lucia’s landmark redevelopment of its Hewanorra International Airport is moving forward. The project is now progressing into its […]

Saint Lucia Mulls Second Cruise Port

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia is planning to build a second cruise port on the island, according to Prime Minister Allen Chastanet. The plan for the “southern” cruise port would be near the Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux […]

Saint Lucia Adds More Wi-Fi Zones

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia has expanded an initiative to add free Wi-Fi zones across the island. The latest iteration of the Government Island-Wide Network has added five free Wif-Fi “zones” across the island. That includes spots in […]

Rum Journal: A Very Special French Caribbean Rhum

By Alexander Britell Much is told and retold these days of pot stills and column stills, of molasses and cane honey and cane juice, of dunder and esters and yeast. These are all essential to the art of rum making […]

Rum Journal: The Rum Awards — 2018

It’s hard to believe that this year is the seventh annual edition of the Rum Awards, a celebration of rum that was one of the earliest innovations of Caribbean Journal. And it’s just as remarkable how much rum has changed […]

Sandals Adds New Swim-Up Suites in Saint Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff They’re some of the most popular rooms at any resort — and now Sandals is adding even more swim-up suites to its Halcyon Beach Resort in Saint Lucia. Sandals has added new swim-up rooms to […]

Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay All-Inclusive Is Getting an Upgrade

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia’s popular all-inclusive resort, the Coconut Bay Beach Resort, is set for an upgrade. The Vieux Fort-area property is closing this month to undergo $5 million in refurbishments, with a reopening planned for Oct. […]

Saint Lucia Has a New Solar Farm

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Saint Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, former President Figueres of Costa Rica and the Rocky Mountain Institute have officially opened a major new three-megawatt solar farm in Saint Lucia. The […]

VIDEO: St Barth’s Quick Comeback

By Alexander Britell GUSTAVIA — It’s Monday night and Eddy’s is hopping. Down the corner, the Caribbean’s most creative bar, 25 Quarter, is serving up rare rums from Martinique, and the patio at Le Select is already full. I’m eating […]

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