Le Toiny St Barths Hotel Review ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // We love what we do! We travel often. It’s essential to stay up to date on the hotels we sell. Truth + transparency in travel is our goal, so if we don’t enjoy our stay at a hotel, we won’t write about it. If you’re reading this – the hotel below was a hit!  FIRST IMPRESSION // There are some addresses in the Caribbean where you know once you arrive, you can stop making decisions and just sit back and relax. I knew as soon as I checked into Le Toiny St. Barths that this was one of those places. Our needs were anticipa ..read more

Beaches Turks & Caicos Hotel Review ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // I’ve traveled to the Caribbean over 150 times and we send thousands of clients to family-friendly resorts every year. This is an honest review of Beaches Turks & Caicos, using our wealth of knowledge to compare with other family hotel options. The photos in this post are a mix of my own and ones supplied by the hotel. I was too busy having FUN with my kids to take many photos. FIRST IMPRESSION // Beaches Turks and Caicos is consistently ranked as the top family-friendly resort in the Caribbean. However, when I first arrived ..read more

La Casa de la Playa Hotel Review ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // We love what we do! We travel often. It’s essential to stay up to date on the hotels we sell. Truth + transparency in travel is our goal, so if we don’t enjoy our stay at a hotel, we won’t write about it. If you’re reading this – the hotel below was a hit!  FIRST IMPRESSION // The second you walk into La Casa de la Playa, you are drawn out of the hotel. The open-air lobby is framed by an impressive ocean view with every shade of turquoise you want to see on a beach vacation. The name of the hotel translates to The ..read more

Nayara Springs Resort in Costa Rica ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // We love what we do! We travel often. It’s essential to stay up to date on the hotels we sell. Truth + transparency in travel is our goal, so if we don’t enjoy our stay at a hotel, we won’t write about it. If you’re reading this – the hotel below was a hit!  FIRST IMPRESSIONS // I arrived at Nayara Springs in Costa Rica for the first time; already a fan. Our clients have loved this resort since it opened, and its location is one of my personal favorites in the entire world. Tucked away within the Arenal Volc ..read more

Saba Rock British Virgin Islands ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // We love what we do! We travel often. It’s essential to stay up to date on the hotels we sell. Truth + transparency in travel is our goal, so if we don’t enjoy our stay at a hotel, we won’t write about it. If you’re reading this – the hotel below was a hit!  FIRST IMPRESSIONS // My first impression of seeing Saba Rock up close was one of awe… knowing that Hurricane Irma wiped this entire hotel right off the rock in 2017. She welcomed us with fresh, bright, colorful hues that complimented the half-a-dozen shades of t ..read more

Five Gay-Friendly Caribbean Islands As Caribbean Travel Specialists, one of our primary goals is to set accurate expectations of our clients’ experience on vacation. One thing we are sensitive to is that instances of discrimination based on sexual orientation do still occur on some Caribbean islands. I won’t go into theories of why that is but rather focus on the islands that do a wonderful job of welcoming ALL our clients. It is of the utmost importance to Caribbean Journey that all our clients feel safe and can relax when they travel. While we honor the islands that celebrate Pride Month ..read more

Four Seasons Costa Rica ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // We love what we do! We travel often. It’s essential to stay up to date on the hotels we sell. Truth + transparency in travel is our goal, so if we don’t enjoy our stay at a hotel, we won’t write about it. If you’re reading this – the hotel below was a hit!  FIRST IMPRESSIONS // My first impression of Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica started before we reached the hotel. As soon as we turned on to the Papagayo Peninsula, I immediately understood what all the talk was about. While the entire country of Costa Rica is a vibrant ca ..read more

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // We love what we do! We travel often. It’s essential to stay up to date on the hotels we sell. Truth + transparency in travel is our goal, so if we don’t enjoy our stay at a hotel, we won’t write about it. If you’re reading this – the hotel below was a hit!  FIRST IMPRESSIONS // I knew I’d adore Nobu Los Cabos even before arriving, thanks to my love for the Nobu Restaurants. This luxury resort is located in the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico and is part of the famous Nobu Hotel brand, co-founded by Japa ..read more

Ultimate Beach Packing List  At Caribbean Journey, we specialize in luxury hotels in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, and many of the items below are available at our preferred hotels. When you book your vacation with one of our Caribbean Travel Specialists, we are available to answer all your questions about what to pack for the beach.  We believe that a well-prepared traveler always has the best time. Traveling with kids? Read our beach packing list for families with kids. Already packed? Download a copy of our Pre-travel Checklist! WHAT TO PACK FOR THE BEACH ..read more

Beaches Turks & Caicos Hotel Review ABOUT OUR REVIEWS // I’ve traveled to the Caribbean over 150 times and we send thousands of clients to family-friendly resorts every year. This is an honest review of Beaches Turks & Caicos, using our wealth of knowledge to compare with other family hotel options. The photos in this post are a mix of my own and ones supplied by the hotel. I was too busy having FUN with my kids to take many photos. FIRST IMPRESSION // Beaches Turks and Caicos is consistently ranked as the top family-friendly resort in the Caribbean. However, when I first arrived ..read more