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Pendry Is Opening Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort in Barbados 

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Luxury boutique brand Pendry is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel on the island of Barbados. The company is rebranding — and transforming – the former Port Ferdinand residential resort into what is now one of the region’s most anticipated debuts.  So what’s in store?  An 80-room retreat, with a marina, several eateries, a spa, a kids’ […]

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Americans Are Flocking to These Five Caribbean Islands Right Now, From All-Inclusive Hotspots to Untouched Escapes

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MIAMI — There’s a quiet shift happening in Caribbean travel — and it’s not all about the usual suspects. While some bigger-name islands continue to draw crowds, a new group of destinations is quietly capturing the imagination of American travelers. According to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, these five islands saw the strongest […]

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This Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Barbados —  And You Can Book It With Points

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Barbados has long been a haven for adults in search of refinement — the kind of place where luxury and culture blend in quiet, confident harmony. Now, that ethos is becoming the foundation of a new resort concept that aims to redefine what an adults-only all-inclusive can be. Royalton Vessence Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive […]

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This Montego Bay All-Inclusive Is Going (Kind of) Family-Friendly

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It’s long been one one of the top adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. But now the S Hotel Montego Bay is going a bit more family-friendly.  While it won’t be a totally family-friendly resort, beginning July 1, the resort will start welcoming younger guests. That will mean kids aged 8 and up will be able […]


This Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Barbados —  And You Can Book It With Points

Something big just happened in the world of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts. And while you weren’t watching, Hyatt cemented its place as arguably the world’s biggest all-inclusive powerhouse. Hyatt Hotels has officially completed its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, a move that brings 15 all-inclusive properties under the Hyatt umbrella — including several high-profile resorts […]

Riu Resorts' Next Caribbean All-Inclusive Will Have 700 Rooms, Six Pools and a Prime Stretch of Cancun Beach

A brand-new all-inclusive resort is set to debut this December on one of Cancun’s most iconic stretches of sand. The Hotel Riu Ventura will officially open its doors on December 6, 2025, bringing a fresh, family-friendly escape to Delfines Beach (“Dolphin Beach”), Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort marks the sixth RIU property in Cancun […]

The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Turks and Caicos, From Private-Island Luxury to Family Fun

Turks and Caicos isn’t known for endless rows of all-inclusive resorts. In fact, compared to other Caribbean destinations, the options here are surprisingly few. But what the destination lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. This is a destination that favors low-density development and a slower, more refined pace—and the all-inclusive […]

Aruba Now Has a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort on One of the Island’s Best Beaches 

Aruba has a major new all-inclusive resort: the highly-anticipated Secrets Bay Beach Aruba.  It’s instantly the premier all-inclusive resort in Aruba, with the pedigree of the Secrets brand that has a huge footprint across much of the Caribbean and Mexico.  The long-awaited resort is the third major new property to debut in Aruba in the […]

This Beachfront Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Just Held Its Grand Opening 

The Dominican Republic’s emerging tourism hub of Miches took a major step forward this week with the opening of a new beachfront resort by Viva Resorts by Wyndham. President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado were on hand to inaugurate the Viva Miches by Wyndham, a 538-room resort set along Playa, marking a milestone […]

Cancun Is Getting a New Hilton-Branded Adults-Only All-Inclusive With a Rooftop Bar 

Hilton is taking over a top adults-only all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Next year, Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand will debut at The Sens resort in Cancun, the company said this week.  The resort, set along Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon, will have nine eateries, along with a rooftop bar.  The hotel is still open […]

Posadas Just Opened a New All-Inclusive Near Puerto Vallarta 

Grupo Posadas has launched the Fiesta Americana Nuevo Vallarta Resort and Spa, officially rebranding the former Wyndham Alltra Nuevo Vallarta and marking the brand’s latest expansion on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The transition brings the Fiesta Americana brand to the Riviera Nayarit region, introducing refreshed accommodations, expanded culinary offerings, and upgraded amenities designed for modern travelers. […]

Hyatt’s New Secrets St Lucia All-Inclusive Is Now Open 

It’s here: the long-awaited debut of Hyatt’s new Secrets all-inclusive resort in Saint Lucia, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The Secrets St Lucia Resort and Spa is Hyatt’s second resort on the island, joining the existing Zoëtry Marigot Bay; the latter is set on arguably the most beautiful by in Saint Lucia.  It’s a huge boost […]