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 […]

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This Tiny Caribbean Islet Has a Lighthouse, a Postcard-Perfect Beach, and a Robinson Crusoe-Style Bar 

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It began with a lighthouse. Years ago, the red-and-white tower would help sailors navigate the waters off the coast of Gosier in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Then the family had an idea — by day, the little island of Ilet du Gosier would become a haven for beach seekers and castaway dreamers — […]

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The Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Just Named a New Executive Chef

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At Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, something is simmering behind the scenes — a new culinary direction led by Executive Chef Jose Francois, whose arrival marks a turning point for the resort’s already vibrant food scene. Francois brings 43 years of international experience to the role, including two recent years as Executive Chef at Margaritaville Island […]

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Four Seasons Is Opening Its New Cartagena Hotel in “Late 2025,” With Two Rooftop Pools, a Spa, and Salsa Lessons 

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It’s one of the most anticipated debuts in the Caribbean this year: the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, a residential resort in the culturally dynamic quarter of Gestemani in the city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.  While it had been set for a mid-2025 debut, the resort is now planning a “late 2025,” […]


The Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Just Named a New Executive Chef

Passenger traffic at Puerto Rico’s main air hub is on the rise — with international travel leading the way. While it’s not as big a jump as in periods, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan reported a 3.2 percent year-over-year increase in total passenger traffic in the second quarter, according to new data […]

Caribbean Tourism Organization Continues Sustainability Push With New Hire

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Trinidadian sustainability expert Narendra Ramgulam as its new Deputy Director of Sustainable Tourism, a key leadership role created to support the CTO’s evolving vision for sustainable and regenerative tourism development. Ramgulam’s appointment — approved by the CTO Board of Directors — marks a significant step in the organization’s Reimagine […]

Curaçao Expands South American Reach With Travel Advisor Roadshow

Curaçao is setting its sights firmly on South America. The Curaçao Tourist Board has successfully concluded its latest regional outreach effort — the “¡Solo Faltas Tú, Curaçao 2025!” roadshow — bringing together hundreds of travel advisors and wholesalers across Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. The multi-city campaign, organized in collaboration with more than a dozen hotels, […]

This Caribbean Beach Hotel Is the Best-Kept Secret in Martinique, With an Infinity Pool and Ocean Views from Every Room 

The first time you see it, when you make the northward drive-up the Caribbean coastline of Martinique, it hits you: Mont Pelee, the towering green giant of a volcano that sets the tone for much of this fascinating French Caribbean island. The road winds and curves, and it’s filled with picture-perfect black-sand beaches, all in […]

TUI Is Adding More Montego Bay Flights From London Next Year

TUI is expanding service to Montego Bay, Jamaica with the addition of a second weekly flight from London Gatwick, beginning in 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new rotation is scheduled for the winter 2026-2027 season and comes in direct response to increased demand for outbound travel to Jamaica during the colder months, the travel […]

Atlantis Paradise Island to Host 2025 WSOP Paradise With $60M Top Event

Atlantis Paradise Island will host the third annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise tournament from December 4 through December 18, 2025. The event is presented in partnership with GGPoker and Triton Poker and will include a schedule of high-stakes poker tournaments, culminating in a $60 million guaranteed Super Main Event. The series will take […]

Palace Resorts Is Opening Its First Dominican Republic All-Inclusive, With a Spa and a Greg Norman Golf Course 

Palace Resorts is planning to open its newest Caribbean property, Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana, in spring 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort is being developed on a 297-acre beachfront site in the Bávaro area of Punta Cana. The project includes two 18-story towers and a central clubhouse structure, all of which have […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset on the Sand in St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Alicia Pierce, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset on the beach at the Sand Castle on the Beach hotel in Frederiksted, St Croix.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your […]

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