Historic inns, lush rainforests, classic beach bars. 

St Kitts is a world away from the megaresort — a place for charm, for luxury and old-school Caribbean vibes. 

But that doesn’t mean you can’t experience the destination with all-inclusive convenience. 

Enter the Ocean Terrace Inn, the boutique hotel on the coast in Basseterre that’s now home to the island’s exclusive all-inclusive option. 

The boutique hotel has a total of 34 rooms and suites, with the only lagoon pool in St Kitts and a pair of eateries.

Even better? The Ocean Terrace Inn’s all-inclusive program includes a welcome new trend in Caribbean travel: a dine-around option. 

That means travelers can enjoy full access to the hotel’s two eateries: The Verandah and Fisherman’s Wharf, along with a complimentary dinner at either the celebrated Spice Mill eatery or Marshall’s Restaurant. 

The all-inclusive program also includes welcome drinks, unlimited house wine, sparkling wine and house-brand spirits, a regular beach shuttle to both Carambola Beach and Frigate Bay Beach and free Wi-Fi, among other inclusions. 

“With the all-inclusive [program], guests can make one payment for the trip then put their wallets away and simply enjoy a warm and wonderful getaway,” the OTI told Caribbean Journal. 

It’s a major new addition to St Kitts, which has been steadily climbing on the radar of Caribbean aficionados in recent years. 

That’s come in large part due to a growing collection of hotels, from the renowned Park Hyatt St Kitts to the new Koi Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, the latter of which just opened its doors last month. 

It’s also easier to get to the island than ever before. St Kitts has been seeing a surge in visitors thanks in large part to new and expanded airlift from carriers like American Airlines and Air Canada, among others.

For more, visit the Ocean Terrace Inn. 

– CJ

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The winners of the first-ever Caribbean Journal Bahamas Travel Awards have been revealed. 

The inaugural CJBTA celebrated the best of the destination, from hotels and marinas to taxi drivers and chefs, with the awardees receiving their trophies in a ceremony during the recent Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau. 

“We’re very excited by the response to the first Bahamas Travel Awards. But what we’re really proud of is that, unlike many awards programs, the CJBTA also celebrates the most important component of any tourism destination: the people who make it work every day, from taxi drivers to People-to-People hosts and hostesses.” She further remarked, “The ultimate goal of all those of us who work in the tourism and hospitality sector in The Bahamas is customer satisfaction,” said Joy Jibrilu, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. 

The awards, which saw more than 33,000 votes cast, were held in partnership with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. 

“We are so excited with the response to this year’s inaugural CJBTA,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “They’re a testament to the tremendous diversity of The Bahamas’ tourism offering.”

See the full list of winners below:

Destination of the Year: Nassau Paradise Island

Best Restaurant: Mahogany House, Nassau

Best Luxury Resort: Rosewood Baha Mar

Best Boutique Hotel: The Island House, Nassau

Best All-Inclusive Resort: Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas

Best Cruise Line of the Year: Royal Caribbean

Best Fishing Lodge: Bimini Big Game Club, Bimini

Best People- to- People Host/Hostess: Beverly Wallace-Whitfield, Nassau

Best Experience: Graycliff Heritage Village, Nassau

Best Beach Bar: Sip Sip, Harbour Island

Best Airline: Bahamasair

Best Marina: Staniel Cay, Exuma

Best Bartender: Marv Cunningham, Atlantis Paradise Island

Best Chef: Kevyn Pratt

Best Taxi Driver: Cheryl Fox-Ferguson, Nassau

“The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and the Caribbean Journal, the region’s leading online travel publication, will continue to award those who are dedicated to offering exceptional service to all our visitors,” the Ministry said in a statement. 

The next edition of the Bahamas Travel Awards will launch voting in November. 

—‚ CJ

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The Caribbean’s newest music event is back again for 2020, with the second edition of the Grenada Music Festival. 

This year’s Grenada Music Festival will feature music superstars including Kool & the Gang, Shabba Ranks and Marcia Griffiths, among others. 

“Find your Caribbean rhythm and come to our Grenada Music Festival early June for a one love musical experience with Grenadians and you will have the time of your life,” said Patricia Maher, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority. “We had a marvellous time last year at the beautifully located Quarantine Park and while you are here, you can explore and immerse yourself in everything Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique has to offer.”

This year’s event will be held from June 5-7 in Grenada’s Qurantine Festival Park. 

It will kick off with a mix of jazz and reggae on June 5; the following day will see Shabba Ranks, Marcia Griffiths and reggae stars Romain Virgo and Cocoa Tea. 

The final day of the event will see a fusion of regional and local soca acts, including Nadia Batson and her band, SASS, along with local artists like Lavaman, Lil Natty and Thunda, Dash and Jab King. 

For more, visit the Grenada Music Festival. 

— CJ

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