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Atlantis Launching $20 Million Renovation of Coral Towers
Atlantis has big plans for Coral Towers By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Atlantis, Paradise Island has announced the 2017 launch of The Corals, a $20 million revamp of what is currently the Coral Towers, which first debuted in 1994. […]
Rum Journal: Finding a Rum Cave in Saint Lucia
It’s tucked away in a small corner of Marigot Bay, at the foot of the hillside Marigot Bay Beach Resort. And inside is a must-stop for rum pilgrims (and boaters) on the island of Saint Lucia. This is the Rum Cave, […]
Five Fun Things to Do in Aruba
With breezy white-sand beaches, year-round balmy temps, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture, the Dutch-Caribbean isle of Aruba has long been a favorite of sun-seeking Caribbean travelers. But, in case you need more reasons to visit this tiny territory, check out […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Expanding Margaritaville Partnership
Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its partnership with Margaritaville, the company announced this week. The plan is to add two new Margaritaville at Sea restaurants onboard its Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway cruise ships. “Norwegian Cruise Line has been bringing […]
How to Travel to Jamaica, For Less
Looking to head to Jamaica this summer? Jamaica is offering guests a variety of affordable getaway packages this summer. The destination is hosting myriad of budget accommodations and value-added stays at high-end properties for the solo traveler, romantic getaways and […]
AMResorts Just Hit Another Milestone
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company has just hit another milestone: Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has announced that its brand management portfolio now extends to 60 properties. That follows the signing of several new hotel deals in the first seven […]
A New Must-Have Beach Bag
A new Beach Bag on the retail radar By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If I had a dollar for every cheapo beach bag I’ve used and discarded during my years of Caribbean travel, I’d be rich. It’s definitely time […]
The Caribbean’s Digital Switchover – And What It Means
What the switch means By Gerard Best CJ Contributor A shift from analog to digital television broadcast in the Caribbean could be a big boost for local content creators looking to produce and distribute original programs. Free, analog, over-the-air television […]
Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China
Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny Hon Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. […]
Jamaica Needs a Serious Approach to Development
Time for a new approach for Jamaican Development By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The current government has economic growth as its main thrust. The phrase coined by the Growth Council — “Five in four” — refers to the objective to […]
Robin Thicke Is Coming to Bimini This Weekend
Music superstar Robin Thicke is coming to Bimini this weekend. The “Blurred Lines” star will be performing an outdoor beach concert at Hilton at Resorts World Bimini’s Paradise Beach on July 23. The 8 PM performance is part of a […]
10 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now
There’s often something special about a well-executed small hotel. It’s more intimate, it’s more personal, it’s more soulful. And the Caribbean is full of precisely such places, from hillside retreats to beachfront boutiques. These are places with personality, where quality […]
Three Suites to Try This Summer in Jamaica
Suite new places to stay By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Travelers looking for a getaway this summer will find plenty of luxurious options in Jamaica, from suites that have hosted diplomats and celebrities to cottages built into the lush natural […]
The Most Stylish Hotels in the Caribbean
There are grand hotels and there are beautiful hotels in the Caribbean, small and large, boutique and all-inclusive. But what makes a hotel stylish? It’s that extra attention to detail, that extra emphasis on design and creativity. It’s about seeing […]
The 10 Best Caribbean Summer Getaways
Choosing the Best Caribbean Islands to Visit this summer might come down to an even larger question: Why vacation in the Caribbean during the Summer? Well, at Caribbean Journal, we view the Caribbean as a full-fledged year-round destination, with something […]
Rum Journal: The 10 Best American Rums – 2016
More and more people are appreciating the wonder of rum. And in America, more and more people are making rum. Yes, there is something of a rum boom in the United States, hearkening back to the colonial period when the […]
This Caribbean Island Is Hosting a Dive Fest
Are you a diver? Then you may want to book a trip to St Lucia this fall. The Eastern Caribbean island is hosting its first-ever Dive Fest, aimed at strengthening St Lucia’s position in the diving sector. The festival, which […]
Richard Branson’s Push to Save Caribbean Sharks
In recent years, there has been perhaps no better advocate for the Caribbean’s natural environment than one of its most famous residents: Sir Richard Branson. And while Branson’s biggest advocacy has come in favor of the green energy movement in […]
How to Stay at The Landings St. Lucia, For Less
The Landings St. Lucia resort has announced its ‘Christmas in July’ package, offering 40 percent off all room rates for stays between December 17 and 25, 2016. The the package also includes a free guide to Pigeon Island National Park, […]
Five Fun Things to Do in Punta Cana
There’s more to Punta Cana than palm trees and Presidentes. The east-coast Dominican Republic resort town has plenty of attractions beyond the confines of your hotel, and you’re missing out if you don’t rouse yourself from your chaise to sample […]
This Is the Best Playa del Carmen Hotel
For someone who loves the Caribbean, hotels and shopping as much as I do, staying at Mexico’s Thompson Playa Del Carmen feels like winning the lottery. It’s nothing less than a fantasy fulfilled, a mash-up of all my passions delivered […]
Tulum Is the New Black
“Tulum is the new black. Once a hippie village, now a trendy, boho-chic and fashionable eco-friendly destination.” By Beatriz Torres Marin CJ Contributor Yes, it still has the hippie vibe that made Tulum famous a couple of years ago — […]
How to Travel to St Lucia Carnival
This July, St. Lucia hotels are offering travelers a variety of ways to celebrate Lucian Carnival, the premier cultural event of the year celebrating the island’s African and Catholic heritage, with promotional deals up to 50 percent off standard rates. […]
Designing Dominica’s Best Hotel
Since boyhood, Gregor Nassief, owner of Dominica’s Secret Bay hotel, had a lofty dream—to create a home away from home amongst the wild forested cliffs of Dominica. And to preserve the natural environment all the while. While celebrating the nuptials […]
How Aruba’s Strong Tourism Growth Can Get Even Stronger
By John Grant Op-Ed Contributor It’s no secret that the Caribbean is known for its tourism, and Aruba is no exception. In fact, 75 percent of Aruba’s GDP is from tourism dollars alone. However, with the U.S. lifting sanctions on […]
Hilton Opens Second Property in the Bahamas
By Robert Di Pano CJ Contributor BIMINI — A major new hotel has opened its doors in the Bahamas. Hilton at Resorts World Bimini held its grand opening this weekend, a highly-anticipated debut that brings a cutting-edge hotel to the […]
11 Great Caribbean Summer Vacations
School’s out for the summer. Rates are low and adventure is high. Summer travel is in the air, and now is the best time of the year for a vacation, whether with your family or your significant other. Few places […]
How to Learn French in the Caribbean
Maybe you’re looking for a different kind of holiday, or an extended break. Or maybe you need to learn French for a job. Either way, why not do it in the Caribbean? Enter France Langue, a French school in Fort-de-France, […]