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In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier  

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My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]

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The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

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They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pinel Island, St Martin

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from one of the best little beaches in the Caribbean: Pinel Island in St Martin. Caribbean Journal reader Shivangi Sawh took this lovely photo of one of the paths on Pinel, with the green hills […]

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What to Know About St Martin's Grand Case Beach Club Resort

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It’s the most beloved hotel in St Martin, with a passionate, devoted following of year-after-year guests: the Grand Case Beach Club, the 73-room beachfront gem in the heart of the beach town of Grand Case, a place that’s also the […]


Frontier Airlines Just Added Another New Caribbean Route 

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Frontier Airlines has officially launched new nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport.  The ultra-low-cost carrier is continuing its regional expansion with another new nonstop route in the Northern Caribbean.  Frontier’s Orlando-St Maarten service, […]


From The Bahamas to Punta Cana, Hotels Where You Can Cool Down This Summer

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The Caribbean is even cooler in the summer. It’s not just the freedom of smaller crowds, or that little bit of extra space on the sand. It’s the breezy comfort of the trade winds, of summer nights on the beach.  […]

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From Aruba to Punta Cana, Relaxing Hotels for a Stress-Free Caribbean Vacation 

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“Experiential travel” is one of the biggest buzz words in the industry right now, as more and more travelers look to get out beyond their hotel rooms, explore their destinations and immerse themselves in local destinations. We’ve always advocated for […]


There’s a New Boutique Hotel in St Martin 

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The French side of St Martin is one of the most fascinating and vibrant destinations in the Caribbean.  But navigating its hotel product isn’t particularly easy.  While there’s the outstanding Grand Case Beach Club, Belmond’s luxe La Samanna resort and […]


From Aruba to St Thomas, 12 Caribbean “Water’s Edge” Hotels 

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You know the sound. You open the door to your balcony or patio and it’s there, the maritime metronome, the gentle roll or vigorous froth of the waves right near your room.  But it’s not always so easy to find. […]

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Christie’s Real Estate Adds St Martin Brokerage

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Christie’s International Real Estate has added another Caribbean brokerage to its quickly-expanding portfolio.  The company has signed Oceano Homes in St Martin, which is based in Orient Bay.  The newly-branded Oceano Christie’s International Real Estate will be the network’s exclusive […]


The 20 Most Romantic Beaches in the Caribbean for 2023 

What makes a beach romantic? The best way to answer that might be to define what does not make a beach romantic: huge crowds. Towering resorts. Artificial noise.  The Caribbean’s most romantic beaches tend to be tucked away; quiet; serene. […]


10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023

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It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week and […]