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Six Perfect Small Resorts for a Barbados Holiday

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Barbados has long been defined by its grand Sandy Lane resort; but for in-the-know travelers, the best way to experience the island is at its smaller hotels and resorts, places that ooze Barbados charm in a smaller, more intimate package.  […]

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San Juan Marriott Debuts $2.9 Million New-Look Event Space

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The San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino has debuted a new-look ballroom and foyer area to the property.  The redesign is the product of a $2.9 million investment financed by development firm XLD Group.  “The new 7,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom […]

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Joins Marriott Bonvoy

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which will begin its sailings to the Caribbean next year, is joining Marriott Bonvoy.  That means Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points for voyages on the company’s boutique cruise ships.  “It is exciting to […]

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For Marriott, the Future of Meetings Is Now

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For much of the year, the biggest question facing the travel industry has been the future of meetings, particularly in the Caribbean. When will groups get together? When will corporate meetings come back? But even amid the pandemic, the answer […]


The Best Overwater Bungalow Resorts in the Caribbean

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There are so many reasons you should want to stay in an overwater bungalow in the Caribbean. The accommodations are unique, with standout features like glass floors to watch the fishies swim below. Stairs leading directly from your room into […]


The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts

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The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel […]

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A New Marriott Resort Is Coming to Tobago

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By Andrea Perez, Special Contributor to CJI The island of Tobago is expected to get a significant tourism boost with the construction of a four-star resort, bearing the Marriott brand, which is expected to be completed in 2025. The construction […]


Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Playa del Carmen

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There’s another new Marriott on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  The world’s largest hotel company has opened its newest property in Mexico, the Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen.  The property is set in a prime location on the […]


Wyndham to Open All-Inclusive Hotels in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen

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It’s the hottest thing in the Caribbean travel industry: all-inclusive.  The concept has never been more popular, with more and more big brands entering the space, from Hyatt’s high-profile purchase of Apple Leisure Group to the broad new offering by […]

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Major Caribbean Hotel Sold; Will Become a Marriott

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One of the signature hotels in Puerto Rico has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Sheraton Old San Juan hotel in Puerto Rico has been acquired by Driftwood capital, the commercial real estate investment, development and lending platform.  The […]


Marriott Just Opened Its Newest AC Hotel in Punta Cana

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Marriott’s fast-expanding AC Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the popular Dominican Republic tourism destination of Punta Cana.  The new AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana has a total of 129 rooms, set in the San Juan Shopping […]


There’s a New Look at Marriott’s Golf Resort in Panama

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The leading golf resort in Panama has unveiled a new look.  The Buenaventura Golf and Beach Resort, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, has completed an upgrade to its 114 guest rooms and suites.  The new look has “maintained the hotel’s […]


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