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Hyatt’s New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana Is Opening in April 2027

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One of Hyatt’s most anticipated new Caribbean all-inclusive resorts finally has an opening date. The new Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana is now accepting reservations for stays beginning April 1, 2027, Caribbean Journal has learned, giving travelers the first firm booking date for the adults-only resort on one of the Dominican Republic’s most distinctive beaches. […]

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The 15 Best Spa Resorts in the Caribbean

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Resort spas have become almost as common as fitness centers on amenity lists, but while it’s simple enough to carve out some space for a few treatment rooms, there are some spas that offer a true “experience” to go along with your massage, facial, or other treatments. Here are our picks for the Caribbean spas […]

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Why the Cayman Islands Is a Caribbean Culinary Capital

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Many Caribbean islands boast about their culinary scene, but events like the Cayman Cookout demonstrate why the Cayman Islands is a cut above the rest. Hosted by celebrity chef Eric Ripert, this annual food festival staged at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman attracts top chefs like Jose Andreas, Andrew Zimmern, and Emeril Lagasse as well […]

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From Belize to Saint Lucia, the Best Caribbean Eco-Resorts

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Some of us dream of sleeping on beaches; others fantasize about being cocooned by lush jungle, with the sounds of the night forest a lullaby. If your vacation desires are colored green as well as blue, consider a getaway to a Caribbean resort where nature is the star. Here are our favorite eco-resorts in the […]


Why the Cayman Islands Is a Caribbean Culinary Capital

You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s to work as a newspaper reporter after getting fired from another paper in upstate New […]

The Best New Resorts in Cancun, from Luxe Retreats to All-Inclusives

In many destinations it’s a big deal when one new hotel opens; in Cancun, it’s not uncommon to see up to a dozen resorts opening their doors each year — and that’s not even counting the rest of the Riviera Maya. Literally dozens of new hotels have popped up in Cancun, neighboring Costa Mujeres, and […]

Jimmy Buffett's Love Affair with the Caribbean

Jimmy Buffett was many things — singer, songwriter, entrepreneur (and ultimately billionaire), and leader and inspiration to a legion of devoted “Parrotheads” who took his music and concerts and adopted it as a lifestyle. Perhaps less recognized is Buffett’s role as an unofficial ambassador for Caribbean travel, music, and at least some extent, culture. Buffett, […]

From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History

Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a crescendo in the 1960s and 1970s with the emergence of reggae as a global phenomenon, […]

The 10 Best Family Resorts in Punta Cana

Keeping children of every age entertained may be one of the biggest challenges to crafting a great family vacation, but these 10 resorts in Punta Cana give parents an edge by offering a wide variety of kid-friendly amenities and activities, from water parks and kids’ clubs to exclusive zones where young guests can jump on […]

You Can't Visit Negril, Jamaica Without a Stop at This Bar

Rick’s Cafe in Negril, Jamaica is one of a handful of bars in the Caribbean that have become an attraction unto themselves: think Margaritaville, but with live cliff jumping (by performers and customers alike) in place of waterslides. It isn’t hype to say that no visit to Negril is truly complete without a visit to […]

The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island

It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite the fact that Grand Bahama is less than an hour’s flight from South Florida, making […]

Discovering Another Side of Negril, Jamaica 

Between the cluster of all-inclusive resorts on Seven Mile Beach and the high-end boutique hotels on the West End cliffs of Negril is one of the last outposts of budget tourism left in the Caribbean, where it’s still possible to get a room at a beachfront hotel for under $100 and a fresh-cooked local meal […]