By David Jessop Health tourism is an enormous and highly competitive global business. Reliable estimates indicate that by 2021 the worldwide health tourism market will reach somewhere between US$46.6bn and US$125bn per annum, and is experiencing a compound annual growth rate of somewhere between 13% and 19%. In contrast the World Travel and Tourism Council […]
By Jáedee S.K. Caines Now synonymous with the line “An Experience Like no Other,” the highly acclaimed St. Kitts Music Festival is the big buzz around the region. With months to go before the 23rd staging, the local organizing committee has already announced its 26 acts which comprise soloists, bands, international recording artistes and regional […]
By Jerry Roman Every island has a story to tell. Something that makes it stand out from the rest. It may be a particular attraction, festival or cuisine. For others, there are initiatives that allow destinations to become leaders within the industry. Dominica is one of those nations. This small yet powerful island, with a […]
By Jaedee S.K. Caines Whether it’s the Department of Agriculture’s Fruit Festival or the highly anticipated Art, Craft and Food Fair during Culturama or even July’s exhilarating Mango Festival, there is always something cooking on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis. For many locals, the day begins with buffet breakfast at the recently renovated Boddie’s […]
NEW YORK – Jade Mountain resort is the number one hotel in St. Lucia, according to readers of the influential Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine, which also placed its sister hotel Anse Chastanet in the top five on the island. According to the magazine’s 2018 World’s Best Awards, the renowned resorts took the first and […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica– Sandals Resorts has introduced its re-imagined and renovated flagship resort, Sandals Montego Bay. First opened nearly four decades ago by founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts International Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Sandals Montego Bay has remained the heart of Sandals Resorts as the company has grown, expanding across multiple brands and islands to achieve […]
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Comfort Suites Paradise Island, the 223-suite hotel commonly regarded as “one of the most family friendly and affordable Bahamas hotels in Paradise Island”, has entered the coveted TripAdvisor Hall of Fame as a result of earning the leading travel site’s Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years. “Being included in TripAdvisor’s […]
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada– Spicemas’, Grenada’s signature festival, scheduled for August 13-14, will present the upbeat island music and the colour and splendor of the annual carnival. The festival, described as a culturally authentic awakening experience, provides an excellent opportunity to see some of the ole time mas’ characters with deep ties to the country’s colonial […]
CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa in St. Lucia have entered the TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence” Hall of Fame after being recognized for outstanding hospitality for five consecutive years by the influential travel site. Sanovnik Destang, Executive Director of the locally owned Bay Gardens Resorts chain of […]
Of all the destinations in the Caribbean, Barbados stands tall as the most luxurious. That was the finding of the 2017 Caribbean Travel Awards which celebrates the best in Caribbean travel, as chosen by the editorial team of Caribbean Journal. Alexander Britell, Editor-in-Chief and founder of the Caribbean Journal, officially presented the Barbados delegation with […]