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A National Tragedy in Dominica
Erika devastates the island By the Caribbean Journal staff While much of the region escaped Tropical Storm Erika, the storm simply devastated the island of Dominica. The country is reporting 20 deaths from the storm, with more missing, according to […]
The Caribbean’s Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts
Sometimes an all-inclusive resort is best for a luxury experience. There is that extra degree of luxury, the one of never having to reach for your wallet, of leaving nothing to chance, so you can completely relax and soak it all in with […]
Why You Need to Visit Tulum
The Riviera Maya’s bohemian beach escape By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Cancun gets kudos for its glitzy resorts. Playa Del Carmen’s laidback personality certainly has its appeal. But 90 minutes’ drive further south is an of-the-grid oasis where the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Largest Ship is Closer to Completion
A major new ship for NCL By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, floated out of MYER WERFT’s covered building dock over the weekend, signifying a major milestone […]
A Major New Hotel Is Coming to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Thompson Hotels is coming to the Caribbean By Alexander Britell Thompson Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean. The company announced the planned opening of its new Thompson Playa del Carmen this fall on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the brand’s first hotel […]
The Caribbean’s Sexiest Beaches
Finding the Caribbean’s sexiest sand Beaches are sexy by nature, but Caribbean beaches define the nature of sexy. Why are there so many romantic resorts in the Caribbean? Because you can’t deny romance sitting on Caribbean sand. The right beach […]
The Wider Context to Jamaica’s Big Media Merger
Local and Global Trends By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor As promised, here is another look at the proposed RJR/Gleaner merger. This announcement comes against the backdrop of a media landscape that is constantly evolving globally, regionally and locally. Media […]
A Major Caribbean Media Merger
Two media giants come together By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor #RJRGleaner Media Merger Here we were on the day before Jamaica’s August 6th celebration of it 53rd Independence Day, learning about the proposed merger of two of Jamaica’s oldest […]
Rethinking Caribbean Education
By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor Consider going on an adventure towards a new destination in which you don’t trust the pilot, the flight attendant does not understand that you are thirsty, and she keeps telling you to put on your […]
AMResorts Adding Another Hotel in Mexico
Another new property as expansion continues By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts’ regional expansion continues. The company announced plans to open a Sunscape Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta in December. That would be the company’s fourth property in the […]
AMResorts Planning to Open Three More Caribbean Resorts
A major Caribbean hotel expansion By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts is having a big 2015. The company announced that it would be adding three more all-inclusive Caribbean resorts to its development pipeline: Breathless Montego Bay Resort and Spa, Breathless […]
Swimming With Pigs in the Bahamas
Finding one swine day in the Bahamas By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor EXUMA — We’re in the Exuma Cays, a 365-island chain within the Bahamas’ archipelago that draws snorkelers, divers and fishermen. Our captain Ray Lightbourn, is leading our […]
The Top 12 Turks and Caicos Hotels
Think top Turks and Caicos hotels and you probably think of high-priced hotels in the tourist hub of Providenciales. Think again. Our picks for the best Turks and Caicos hotels aren’t all expensive and they aren’t all in Providenciales. But they are […]
In Nevis, a Uniquely Caribbean Collage
In Nevis, the art of collage By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor NEVIS — I take great pride in my shopping skills and my ability to sniff out a “shopportunity” when I travel. So I was more than a bit […]
St Kitts and Nevis Courts Tourism Investors in Europe
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Brantley met with potential investors in London last week to discuss investment high-end tourism development, hospitality services and manufacturing. Brantley said the trip was part of his new administration’s […]
Norwegian Adds A La Carte
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering à la carte specialty dining at its signature restaurants, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a variety of tastes and gourmet dishes, as well as flexibility in choosing how […]
Carnival Expanding Shore Offerings
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its shore excursion offerings, with new exclusive landside experiences, customized private tours and additional enhancements for families, the company said this week. With these additions, Carnival now offers nearly 1,200 […]
Can the Caribbean Tourism Industry Learn From Singapore?
Above: the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has set up a regional four-day workshop for participants to stimulate new ideas for tourism development strategies . The workshop, which will be […]
The Best Caribbean Airlines
Most major airlines fly to the Caribbean. But once you get there, if you want to go between islands, it’s a very different story. For island hoppers, businesspeople, family visitors or island explorers, there are all kinds of airlines servicing […]
The Best Caribbean Hotels for Snorkeling
Snorkeling. It’s by far one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean, enjoyed by anyone and everyone, by travelers of almost all ages. It’s what you daydream about when you’re planning a Caribbean trip: warm water, abundant sea life, […]
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Flights to Grenada
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By Tara MacIntyre CJ Contributor NEW YORK — JetBlue continues to expand its wings in the Caribbean. The airline opened its newest route from New York’s JFK Airport to Grenada, the Caribbean’s original “Spice Island,” on […]
In St John, a Villa with a View
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Villa Delfina took a full four years to build yet it takes only an instant to appreciate. The plush interiors of this five-bedroom villa in the gated enclave of Peter Bay on St John […]
Greek Eatery Estiatorio Milos Is Coming to the Bahamas
Above: a Milos restaurant in Miami By the Caribbean Journal staff Global Greek restaurant Estiatorio Milos is coming to Atlantis Paradise Island. The restaurant, which has six locations around the world, is slated to debut in the Bahamas in the […]
10 Luxury Caribbean Boutique Hotels to Visit Right Now
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Go big or go home? Not us! While we appreciate all the bells and whistles a large resort can offer, sometimes we just want to escape to somewhere less “mega” and more “mini.” Here […]
Caribbean Home: A Country Villa in the Hills of Nevis
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Home heads to the island of Nevis to the “3.5 Seasons” property. The villa, located 600 feet above sea level in the island’s Hamilton Estate section, has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a swimming pool, […]
Digital Literacy for Caribbean Youth
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Traditional Literacy as Foundation All of us who achieve any level of digital literacy will know straight off that we could not effectively use our cell phones, tablets, lap tops, or desk tops or […]
Disrupting Caribbean Banking Technology
By Bevil Wooding CJ Contributor Customers across the Caribbean look longingly at innovations in the US and other markets, such as full-service online and mobile banking, marketplace lending facilities and merchant payment solutions. The open question is if, or when, […]
Netflix, Google Joining Caribbean Internet Providers for Historic Meeting
Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor If you live in the Caribbean, you don’t need to be a computer expert to know that the region’s Internet services need to improve. If your connection falters so often that […]