All-Inclusive

Hyatt Pushes Back Reopening of Seven Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts as Delays Continue Into 2027

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Hyatt’s return to Jamaica just moved again. The company is pushing back the reopening of several major all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Rose Hall to the first quarter of 2027, following continued recovery work after Hurricane Melissa. It’s the latest adjustment in a timeline that has already been extended, and it affects one of […]

Events

The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival Was a Big Hit 

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It had been five years since the last edition of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, long one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated music events.  And the 2024 edition did not disappoint — with the event drawing 6,232 visitors from around the world, joining 5,000 local fans for what was an undisputed hit.  In fact, the […]

News

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Resort on Isla Mujeres, the Tiny Caribbean Island Near Cancun

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It’s the sort of tiny Caribbean island where everybody gets around by golf cart. The vibe is relaxed, the pace is slow, the water is sparkling and the food is all about fresh seafood and cold beer.  On land, you can venture out to the Mayan ruins at Punta Sur. Below the water, you can […]

Rum Journal: “Extra Virgin,” an Aged Rum from St Thomas 

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If you’ve spent any time in the US Virgin Islands, you know there’s a very strong rum culture. Whether it’s in a punch or a painkiller, the sugarcane spirit is an essential part of the experience.  When it comes to rum-making, it’s a different conversation. There’s one dominant player: St Croix’s Cruzan Rum, which is […]


Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Resort on Isla Mujeres, the Tiny Caribbean Island Near Cancun

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Terri Johnson, who sent in this lovely shot of the water in Bonaire, with just about every hue of blue imaginable.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Relais & Châteaux Property Is an All-Inclusive Resort 

It’s the newest member of the foodie-focused Relais & Chateaux portfolio: Curtain Bluff, the all-inclusive resort set on a stunning promontory in Antigua.  The resort, which first opened its doors back in 1962, just reopened for the season with a new focus on its culinary program, including updates to its signature Sea Grape restaurant.  “It’s […]

From Its Colonial Zone to a Just-Opened Hyatt, Travelers are Flocking to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic

Maybe you know the colorful streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Or the vibrant sounds of Kingston, Jamaica. Perhaps you’ve strolled through the centuries-old boulevards of Fort-de-France, Martinique, or the historic corners of Nassau.  The Caribbean is filled with fascinating cities, pulsing, energetic capitals that are worth the trip in their own right. But there’s […]

Why to Visit This St Croix Resort Right Now 

Mornings on the beach. Afternoons on the oceanside golf course. Evenings with the Moko Jumbies at the Mermaid. Rum punches by the pool.  It’s the signature place to stay in St Croix: The Buccaneer, the historic beach resort just outside Christiansted. And if you’re planning to enjoy St Crox’s “vibe like no other,” this is […]

United Airlines’ Next Caribbean Expansion Includes New Nonstop Flights to Belize

Waterfalls. Rainforests. Rivers. Blue holes. If you’ve been to Belize before, you know the extent of the Caribbean destination’s natural wonders, whether you’re venturing out across the second-largest reef system on earth or going deep into the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.  It’s a haven for adventure, and home to some of the most striking […]

New Flights to St Maarten From Three Caribbean Islands  

Another day, another new Caribbean island. Fast-expanding upstart carrier Liat 20 has officially debuted its newest destination in the region: St Maarten and its Princess Juliana International Airport.  New flights now connect St Maarten with three different islands in the Caribbean: Antigua, Dominica and St Vincent, the carrier confirmed.  The new routes, part of what […]

St Thomas’ Top All-Inclusive Is a Legendary, Family-Owned Beach Resort  

It isn’t just the best all-inclusive resort in St Thomas. It’s the only all-inclusive resort in St Thomas. But the family-owned Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is far more than just a food and beverage package. It’s one of the Caribbean’s most legendary places to stay. Period.  The hotel, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this […]

The Caribbean’s Best New Hotel Bar is at This All-Inclusive Resort in Antigua 

The walls are adorned with vintage posters of the West Indies cricket team. The seating is plush: leather and velvet chairs and sofas. There’s a lovely corner bar counter. There’s a distinct sheen all around the place, and beautiful palm-filled wallpaper.  If you didn’t know it, you’d think you’d walked into an exclusive club in […]

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