By Alexander Britell

World-class restaurants. Historic forts. Creative cocktail bars.

And even its own little cay.

This is Christiansted, St Croix, and it’s time it got on your travel radar.

Because the best-kept secret in the US Virgin Islands has quietly become one of the most fascinating spots in the Caribbean, a haven for foodies, history lovers and beach aficionados.

St Croix’s tourism recovery from last year’s storms has been nothing short of remarkable, and Christiansted is at the center of it, with a collection of small hotels (from the Hotel Caravelle to the Club Comanche), great shopping, bustling bars and one of the region’s most happening food scenes.

It’s the latter that’s most impressive; in a few short years Christiansted has cultivated a significant concentration of top eateries, from institutions like Savant to up-and-coming dining outposts like Uptown Eatery, Zion Modern Kitchen and Balter, among others.

And while this is certainly an urban destination, the water is never far, whether you’re taking out a charter boat to Buck Island or spending an afternoon just across the harbor at the eminently lovable Hotel on the Cay and its great little white-sand beach.

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

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of St Maarten’s most popular resorts is making a comeback.

The Oyster Bay Beach Resort, which has been closed since Hurricane Irma, is targeting a late spring return.

“We are on schedule to open on June 1, 2018,” the property said in its most recent update.

Construction crews are working to complete the reconstruction of 68 units by June 1, which will include the lobby, check-in, the spa, gym, laundry and “shipwreck” shop.

That’s along with repairs and upgrades to the resort’s pool and jacuzzi, an updated pool deck and the addition of a rock wall feature, among other changes.

The reconstruction project is being undertaken in three phases, with the second and third phases slated for completion by Dec. 1.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Another St Maarten resort is planning its reopening.

The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St Maarten is targeting a May relaunch, according to a release.

Divi Resorts has also tapped Anne-Marie Brooks as the new general manager at Divi Little Bay, replacing Celine Van Meer, who is now the general manager at the Divi Flamingo in Bonaire.

“We’re overjoyed that Anne-Marie has decided to return to Divi Little Bay,” said Marco Galaverna, Divi Resorts President & COO. “We’re making great progress in getting Little Bay back up and running in May, and we can’t wait to see what fresh and innovative ideas Anne-Marie brings to the table.”

Brooks was most recently the assistant general manager at St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort.

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Video by Guy Britton

Maybe you know Willemstad. The Floating Bridge. Maybe even Mambo Beach.

But there is another Curaçao, a hidden Curaçao, ripe for discovery.

This is the island’s far western coast, home to its most spectacular beaches, rugged, raw stretches of sand seldom traversed by most travelers.

This is another side of Curaçao, the untouched beach destination you’ve been searching for.

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

— CJ

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It’s the icing on the cake of every wedding, a chance to get away from it all, a way to begin your new life together in style.

But choosing the right honeymoon destination is very much an art. The best honeymoon destinations combine tranquility,, luxury and adventure, blending much-needed relaxation with requisite romance.

But let’s be honest – the best honeymoons begin and end with the hotel.

Choosing the right place to stay can make or break a honeymoon, and that means the best honeymoon destinations offer a diverse range of high-quality accommodations that tick all of the boxes you’re looking for.

We have you covered, with our list of the top honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean right now, from well-known honeymoon hotspots to several islands that offer the chance for a decidedly different kind of honeymoon.

Antigua This increasingly hip destination has one of the most diverse, outstanding hotel offerings in the Caribbean, with something for everyone: from adults-only all-inclusives like Galley Bay and the Pineapple Beach Club to boutique resorts like Blue Waters and South Point to legendary getaways like Curtain Bluff.

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