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How to Buy Your Own Beach in the Dominican Republic
Looking to escape to the beach — permanently? Sure, you could buy a beach house, or a villa, or even a hotel. But why not buy your own beach in the Caribbean? Now you can, a nearly mile-long stretch of […]
Shaggy to Headline Tobago Jazz Experience
More big names By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grammy award winners Maxwell and Shaggy have been added to the 2016 cast for the annual Tobago Jazz Experience. The duo will join Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Arthuro Tappin and Band, Etienne […]
AMResorts Opens New All-Inclusive in Puerto Plata
AMResorts has opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. The property has unveiled the first-ever Sunscape resort in the country, called the Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic. The 585-room, family-friendly property is located on the north coast of […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in St Lucia
Got your sights set on St Lucia? We don’t blame you. It’s been said that St Lucia is the “Helen of the West Indies,” and it’s hard to argue: St Lucia’s lush landscape, from its famous Pitons to its lush […]
VIDEO: 12 Seconds on This Beach in the Bahamas
Bimini — it’s the closest island in the Bahamas to the United States, just about 50 miles off the coast of Miami and a short plane ride away (Cape Air just launched seaplane service from Fort Lauderdale). And perhaps the […]
How a Volcano Created a Caribbean Underwater Paradise
Montserrat’s undersea gem By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The devastating volcanic eruption that occurred 20 years ago in Montserrat had an unexpected effect: it dramatically altered the underwater landscape of the island of Montserrat, resulting in the growth and development […]
Guadeloupe, Antigua, Dominica Lightly Shaken By Earthquake
The Guadeloupe archipelago was lightly shaken by a 4.9-magnitude earthquake on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at around 12:42 PM local time, at a depth of 119 […]
This Aruba Resort Has a New Spa and a New Chef
Aruba’s newest resort is making some new additions. The Hilton Aruba, which debuted at the former Radisson Aruba over the summer, has announced the opening of a new spa and the addition of a new executive chef. The new spa […]
How to Live on the Beach in Bequia
Bequia — it’s one of the most charming islands in the Caribbean, a beachy, laid-back, eclectic place in the Grenadines. And while staying there is great, why not get the best of both worlds: your own villa with hotel service? […]
The Best Tropical Islands You Can Visit, Led by Saint Martin
Don’t just go on a great vacation to the Caribbean this year. Go on an interesting one. Explore the Caribbean in new ways — see parts of the region you may have never considered, or find new corners of the […]
Why Norwegian Cruise Line Is Investing $400 Million
A major new plan By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line revealed Thursday The Norwegian Edge, a program that will introduce a new standard of quality that encompasses the entire guest experience, from ship hardware to culinary enhancements to […]
A New Way to Stay in Virgin Gorda
For years, there was only one way to stay at the Valley Trunk estate on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands: to buy out the whole property. But now Valley Trunk is launching a new program: one that offers […]
These are the New Caribbean Hotels for 2016
The new and soon-to-open hotels worth checking out this year By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We aren’t holding our breath for the opening of the Bahamas’ troubled Baha Mar project next year, but we are getting excited about the […]
Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Montserrat
A unique island in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Before I visited, I knew only two things about Montserrat. One: It was the home of Arrow, of “Hot, Hot, Hot” fame. And two: It had been devastated […]
Caribbean Home: A $17.5 Million Villa in Anguilla
Your own private Anguilla escape By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Set upon its very own natural, private beaches is the luxury villa called “Le Bleu.” The property’s beautifully landscaped 2.5 acres afford it a resort setting on Anguilla’s Little Harbor. […]
Jamaica Eyes “Next Level” For Medical Tourism
What’s the future for medical tourism in Jamaica? For Jamaica Industry Minister Anthony Hilton, it’s a bright one, if the country gets the support it needs. The government already has worked out a draft medical tourism policy paper, Hylton said, […]
The Best Resort in Curaçao
The best large resort in Curaçao By Guy Britton Some resorts are more than resorts. They deserve a better description. They are so distinct, so complete or so removed from the expected that they become destinations themselves. They become places. The […]
AMResorts Signed 17 Resort Deals This Year
AMResorts is one of the Caribbean region’s fastest-growing hotel companies — and it got even bigger this year. The Apple Leisure Group subsidiary signed 17 new resort management deals since the beginning of January. With the addition of Sunscape Dominican […]
Island Company Is Getting Bigger
An island lifestyle company expands By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Island Company is opening a new location within the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale in 2016. Since its founding in 2002, the company has evolved from a small collection of women’s swimwear […]
The Caribbean’s Sweetest Hotel
Why the Bitter End is so sweet By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I really should be sailing. After all, it’s my last day at Bitter End Yacht Club, a British Virgin Islands institution that’s been the Caribbean’s premier sailing resort […]
This is the Caribbean’s Coolest New Hotel Project
It just might be the boldest Caribbean hotel design we’ve ever seen. And it’s certainly the coolest new hotel design in years. This is TEN Arquitectos’ new design for a $250 million mixed-use luxury resort that Beach Bay Land Limited […]
Negril’s Newest Hotel Is Now Open
A new hotel has opened its doors in Negril, Jamaica. The Cliff Hotel, overlooking the cliffs of Negril, officially opened on Tuesday. The new property is a “reinterpretation” of the former Moon Dance Resort. The hotel includes 33 suites and […]
In Jamaica, a Look at Modern Media
Exploring the media landscape Dr. Marcia Forbes CJ Contributor National Journalism Week The Press Association of Jamaica recently hosted a week of activities in celebration of Journalism Week. They invited me to make a presentation on ‘Modern Media: Competition and […]
What’s Next for AMResorts in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell If you’ve been following the Caribbean hotel pipeline, you’ve probably seen one company’s name pop up quite a bit this year: AMResorts. Indeed, the company has been steadily expanding its reach in the Caribbean hotel sector, with […]
The New Caribbean Kimpton Hotel Has a Name and an Opening Date
Major new project By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Kimpton Hotels has announced a November 2016 opening date for Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. It will be the San Francisco-based brand’s first hotel outside […]
Why Experts are Upbeat About the Future of Caribbean Tech
By Gerard Best CJ Contributor BELIZE CITY, Belize—Regional Internet and technology experts remain upbeat on the future of the industry in the Caribbean. A recent industry report showed that Internet connectivity in the Caribbean is growing at sluggish speeds, with high rates. However, shifting attitudes within the region’s […]
New Hotel Coming to Negril, Jamaica
Above: a rendering of The Cliff By the Caribbean Journal staff A new hotel is coming to Negril, Jamaica. The Cliff Hotel is slated to open in Dec. 1 as a “reinterpretation” of the former Moon Dance Resort. The property […]
Hilton to Open Hotel in Dominica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica will soon get its first branded hotel. Hilton Worldwide announced this week that it would be adding the island’s Tranquility Beach Resort development to its Curio hotel collection. The new hotel, which will be […]