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The Former Thompson Playa del Carmen Has Reopened as the New Hyatt Centric

The new Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen’s famous Quinta Avenida has a new hotel chapter. After a stylish rebrand, the former Thompson Playa del Carmen has officially reopened as Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen — a dual-property concept that brings together the energy of downtown life and the serenity of the beach in one bold move. It’s a significant […]

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Caribbean Moment: On the Beach in Grand Case, St Martin

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It’s one of those perfect places in the Caribbean. The food, the people, the moments. The sand. Just right. Every time.  It’s why the tiny fishing village of Grand Case, St Martin has carved out such a beloved place among frequent Caribbean travelers. If you come here, you fall in love. It’s that simple. The lolos, […]

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“Major” Redevelopment, Expansion for Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton

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An affiliate of real estate giant Gencom has closed on a $550 million recapitalization of the 593-key Fairmont Southampton resort in Bermuda.  Gencom’s plan is a “major” redevelopment and expansion of the Bermuda resort. The move follows Gencom’s refinancing earlier this year of the Rosewood Bermuda resort.  The redevelopment is already underway at the resort; […]

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Saint Lucia’s First Gold Medalist Was Just Named the Country’s Newest Tourism Ambassador 

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Julien Alfred made history last month in Paris, earning Saint Lucia’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s 100-meter race at the Olympics.  Now, she’s looking to take Saint Lucia even further on the world stage as the country’s newest tourism ambassador.  Alfred has been officially tapped as the island’s new tourism ambassador, a partnership that […]


“Major” Redevelopment, Expansion for Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton

Eataly, the global Italian food hall with locations everywhere from New York to Germany to Saudi Arabia, is coming to the Caribbean — on a cruise ship.  MSC Cruises is bringing the first-ever Eataly at sea to its new MSC World America ship when it debuts next year.  Eataly is famous for its large food halls […]

At Two Hyatt Resorts in the Mexican Caribbean, a Michelin-Starred Twist 

It launched quietly last year: a new “Supper club” series in the Mexican Caribbean, set at Hyatt’s Impression by Secrets-branded resorts in Mexico.  Now, the Impression Makers Supper Club series is back, led by Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Secchi from New York’s Rezdora. The second edition of the Supper Club will offer a special tasting menu […]

The New-Look LIAT Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: St Vincent 

It’s back — LIAT, the Caribbean airline that was for decades the region’s central way to get around. Now it’s called LIAT 2020, and the reborn carrier keeps adding new Caribbean islands.  The latest? St Vincent and the Grenadines, where the carrier will begin flying starting Oct. 4, the company confirmed this week.  LIAT will […]

How HIHO, Born in Tortola, Became an Iconic Caribbean Clothing Brand

How HIHO Became an Iconic Caribbean Fashion Brand You see it all over the Caribbean: it’s one of the most recognizable shirts in the Caribbean: the HIHO shirt. In four decades, Tortola-based HIHO has evolved into arguably the most iconic fashion brand in the Caribbean, from its signature UPF shirts to its hats and shirts […]

Atlantis Paradise Island Has a Big Sale Right Now. Here’s What You Need to Know. 

Aquaventure. The restaurants. The Junkanoo. The dolphins. That beach. It’s no secret why Atlantis Paradise Island is one of the most popular resorts in the hemisphere.  And the resort, whose signature Royal hotel just celebrated its 25h anniversary, just keeps getting better, from its new Barbie experience to the celebrated new Paranza by Chef Michael […]

From JetBlue to American Airlines, It’s Getting Even Easier to Visit Bonaire Island 

The diving, the food, the desert. Whether you’re off-roading in the Washington Slaagbai park, chasing barracuda in the marine park or dining at one of the world’s top restaurants, Bonaire has bit of something for everyone.  This upcoming winter season will see the island become even easier to visit, too.  That’s headlined by a brand-new […]

This Caribbean Island Is More Popular Than Ever With Americans 

There have been some big travel success stories in the post-pandemic period. Antigua and Barbuda. The US Virgin Islands. Turks and Caicos. The Bahamas.  When it comes to the American market, one island has seen particularly strong growth: the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao.  Beginning in the summer of 2022, the island began seeing American […]

A Foodie-Focused Thanksgiving on the Island of Nevis 

Sure, you can spend your Thanksgiving snowed in with a turkey. But why not consider a heading to the Caribbean for a foodie-focused getaway? That’s the plan for a new “residency” by celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which will see the culinary star take over the resort for three nights […]