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Hyatt Is Opening a New Secrets Resort in Punta Cana, With Swim-Out Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Farm-to-Table Dining

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The Dominican Republic’s Macao Beach has always felt different. Wide and golden, framed by palms and the Atlantic, it has long been a favorite for surfers and locals looking for a more raw, more natural stretch of greater Punta Cana. Soon, it will be home to something entirely new — an adults-only retreat that looks […]

Divi Planning Multimillion-Dollar Renovation in Aruba

Another Aruba hotel is getting an upgrade. The Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort will be undergoing a multimilllion-dollar property upgrade beginning in Spring 2016, the Aruba Tourist Authority announced. The project will modernize and enhance the resort, with changes including exterior improvements to balconies, railings and roofs to new furniture, lighting, appliances and upgraded bathrooms […]

Park Hyatt St Kitts Eyes August Completion Date

The Park Hyatt St Kitts is making good progress ahead of its planned opening in late 2016. Range Developments, the UAE-based firm which is developing the project, said it is working toward a completion date by August of this year. “The Park Hyatt will be one of the most spectacular hotels in the Caribbean once […]

Why Jamaica Always Delivers

A Jamaican odyssey By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Every time I find myself in Jamaica, it never fails to amaze me that despite its economic woes, sprinkled with crime and violence, there is a vibe that infects me upon arrival that creates a feeling of wonder and excitement to discover new things that has me […]

Park Hyatt St Kitts Eyes August Completion Date

 The Guadeloupe archipelago was lightly shaken by a 4.9-magnitude earthquake on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at around 12:42 PM local time, at a depth of 119 kilometres. Its epicentre was about 4 kilometres southwest of Capesterre and about 24 kilometres south-southwest […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Playa Bavaro

 The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tawnya Silloway in Colorado Springs, Colo., who sent in this marvelous shot of Playa Bavaro in the Dominican Republic. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ

Jamaica Confirms First Case of Zika

 Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Zika mosquito-borne virus, the country’s Ministry of Health announced. The patient, who has now recovered, is a four-year-old child from Portmore. The government said the child began showing symptoms on Jan. 17, “after earlier returning to Jamaica from travel to Texas in the United States.” The child […]

The 21 Best Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

 We have long said that “you don’t need a dive resort to go diving in the Caribbean.” But it sure helps. A great dive resort is not the same for everyone; some want luxury; some want function; some want value. Some people are looking for adventure and some are looking for relaxation, while some demand […]

VIDEO: One of the Best Snorkeling Spots in the British Virgin Islands

 It’s one of the best places to snorkel in the British Virgin Islands: The Indians, the little chain of rocky islets so named for their apparent resemblance to traditional Native American headdresses. But it’s also just a pretty cool place to be when you’re sailing your catamaran around the archipelago. Here’s what it’s like:

This Aruba Resort Has a New Spa and a New Chef

 Aruba’s newest resort is making some new additions. The Hilton Aruba, which debuted at the former Radisson Aruba over the summer, has announced the opening of a new spa and the addition of a new executive chef. The new spa concept at the property has a number of “journeys” from The Essentials Journey, the Escape […]

A Caribbean Hotel You Need to Try: Karibuni Lodge, St Martin

 You wake up and open the sliding doors to your private pool, lifting up the bird figurine on the wall to signal that you’re ready for fresh croissants and pain au chocolat. Moments later, a staff member arrives with your French breakfast basket, filled with pastries and fruit juice. That’s when the toughest decision of […]

Marc Anthony to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

 A Caribbean institution By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The lineup for the 25th annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been announced, and will feature Grammy award-winning Latin singer Marc Anthony as its headliner. Running for 10 days from April 29, the festival will also include performances from Jamaican singer/songwriter Shaggy; 10-time Grammy […]