There’s a bit of everything in the St Lawrence Gap of Barbados: fish shacks, beach bars, nightclubs, restaurants, artists, characters and rum shops.

It’s the bustling, ever-energetic, colorful corner of the south coast of Barbados, a slice of life and a necessary stop on any trip to the island.

But there’s something hidden away here, a well-guarded secret that’s one of the island’s best places to stay.

It’s called the Ocean Two Resort and Residences, and it’s a modern, beautifully furnished resort right on a wonderful stretch of south coast beach.

It’s long been a favorite among travelers in the know, thanks to some of the most modern rooms on the island, terrific service and, well, a hard to beat location in the heart of the Gap.

But now the secret’s out.

For more information, visit Ocean Two.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The British Virgin Islands’ Mango Bay Resort on the island of Virgin Gorda has announced plans to reopen.

Mango Bay has officially relaunched its reconstruction project, with plans to open for the tourist season of 2019, according to a statement on Facebook.

Before its closure, Mango Bay contained a mix of six villas, including two on the beach.

“As time passes we will keep all of our guests and friends updated on our progress,” the property said.

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History abounds here, an island where time itself comes in search of adventure.

It’s equal parts island and small town, blessed with remarkable natural beauty but not lacking in personality.

This is Bimini and the Bimini Big Game Club, one of the Caribbean’s truly legendary hotels.

The club first opened its doors in 1936, the brainchild of Nassau’s Neville Stuart, a haven for adventurers and big game fishermen and even, for a few days in 1968, the Bahamian home of Dr Marthin Luther King Jr (he stayed in Cottage Number 3).

Few places are more relaxing than the BBGC.

In the decades since it has remained a Mecca for sportfishermen, divers and those seeking a raw, unadulterated island experience, for the clearest water you’ll ever see.

Whether you’re in search of adventure, diving, fishing or one of the region’s more relaxing resorts, you’ll find it here.

Bimini has its own character, its own tempo, its own authenticity, a tiny stretch of sand in the Gulf Stream.

It’s a bucket list kind of place, one that exemplifies the beauty and wonder of the Out Islands of The Bahamas.

And the Big Game Club is its epicenter.

See more in the latest CJ video at the top of the page.

For more information, visit the Bimini Big Game Club.

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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing destinations is continuing its surge into 2018.

Grenada recorded total arrivals of 100,654 for January 2018, an increase of more than 30 percent over January 2017.

In addition, all visitor categories reflected an increase including stay-over, at 31,815 visitors, an increase of 13 percent; cruise, at 82,797 visitors, up by 37 percent; and yachting, at 4,042 visitors, up by 43 percent.

“We are delighted with the performance and everyone on the ground is enjoying the results of the hard work by all the Tourism stakeholders,” said CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Patricia Maher. The excitement with the opening of Silversands Grenada later this year is palpable as it is the first hotel development on Grand Anse Beach in over 25 years.”

“Work is also progressing on the Kimpton, Kawana Bay, another hotel development on Grand Anse Beach, which will be open in 2019,” she continued. We will grow our room stock by 32% in the next two years which will lead to increased capacity to almost 3,000 licensed and certified rooms by the Grenada Tourism Authority.”

With 16 percent growth in arrivals from the U.S. market in 2017 over the prior year, and U.S. market share at an all-time high of 46 percent, this performance data drew the interest of U.S.-based airlines.

GTA is forecasting a six percent growth in total visitor arrivals performance for the year.

Grenada was named by Caribbean Journal as Caribbean Destination of the Year in its 2017 Caribbean Travel Awards.

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The highly-anticipated Serafina Heach Hotel is slated to make its debut next month in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The hotel, the first hotel by the popular Serafina Restaurant Group in New York City, is planning a March 20 debut.

The Condado-area property will have 96 rooms, all of which will boast floor to ceiling views of either the ocean or the Condado Lagoon.

That’s along with new dining concepts including the signature eatery aMare, along with 2,295 square feet of ocean-view event space.

The property will also feature an infinity pool, cabanas and an outdoor bar, “By the Pool.”

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