All-Inclusive

Kimpton’s Soon-to-Debut All-Inclusive Resort in the Riviera Maya Has Four Pools, Swim-Up Rooms — and an Opening Date 

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More and more big brands have been getting into all-inclusive, from Marriott to Hyatt to even SLS and W. The category has been filling up with names that built their reputations elsewhere, each bringing a slightly different take on what an all-inclusive stay should look like. Kimpton is next. Set within a dense mangrove reserve […]

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The Caribbean's Best Golf Course Is Open Again

In my view, it's the number one golf course in the Caribbean.

The Caribbean’s most iconic stretch of oceanfront fairways is back. Teeth of the Dog, the Pete Dye masterpiece at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic, has officially reopened following a meticulous restoration that returns the course to the sharpness and intent of its original design. For more than five decades, Teeth of the […]

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What is Rhum Agricole? The Ultimate Guide to the French Caribbean Spirit

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If you’ve ever wondered about the vibrant, grassy, and uniquely expressive spirit from the French Caribbean, you’ve come to the right place. Rhum, or more specifically Rhum Agricole, is more than just a drink; it’s a direct expression of the land, or terroir, from which it comes. So, what is it that truly sets it […]

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The Best Beach Day in Saint Martin? It’s on This Tiny Island With Two Bars

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I you’re dreaming of turquoise water, white sand, and a day that feels like a Caribbean postcard brought to life, you’ll want to set your sights just offshore from Saint Martin — to a place called Pinel Island. This little speck of paradise off the northeastern coast of the French side of the island has […]


What is Rhum Agricole? The Ultimate Guide to the French Caribbean Spirit

There’s something deeply satisfying about unlocking a luxury Caribbean vacation using nothing but your Hilton Honors points. It’s a bit like knowing a secret — the kind of secret that smells like sea salt and sunscreen, and sounds like waves just beyond your cabana. From cliffside hideaways in Antigua to beachfront icons in Aruba, Hilton’s […]

There’s a New Way to Fly Between the Dominican Republic and the Island of Bonaire 

Bonaire has limited nonstop flights from the US. The Dominican Republic has loads. A new flight between the Dutch Caribbean island and Santo Domingo could be a different kind of connection for travelers looking to reach the increasingly popular little island.  Regional carrier Air Century is planning to launch new flights between Bonaire and Santo […]

Why Jan Thiel Beach Might Be the Most Surprisingly Stylish Spot in Curaçao

Let’s say you’re planning a beach escape. You want something easy—sun, sand, maybe a cocktail with a little umbrella in it. But you also want energy. Design. A place where you can swim all day, dress up for dinner, and maybe hit one more bar after that. If that’s your mood, Jan Thiel Beach might […]

Beaches’ New Caribbean Resort Is Now Taking Bookings 

Beaches Resorts is now taking bookings for its newest resort concept, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The new $150 million development is a 100-acre, 101-room resort pegged to debut next spring. It’s called Treasure Beach Village, and it’s an all-suite-and-villa enclave at the Beaches Turks and Caicos resort with plans for a March 1, 2026 […]

Carnival’s New Grand Bahama Cruise Destination Is Planning a July Opening 

Gold Rock Beach. The Port Lucaya Marketplace. The conch salad. Dinner at Flying Fish. Travelers are increasingly hip to the renaissance of Grand Bahama, which has several new projects underway including a new Six Senses.  But the biggest infusion into the island is coming this summer, when Carnival opens its highly-anticipated new destination: Celebration Key, […]

Bad Bunny Is Planning His First-Ever Concert Residency in Puerto Rico 

He’s Puerto Rico’s biggest music star right now and one of the world’s hottest performers: Bad Bunny, the global face of Reggaeton.  And now the Puerto Rico native, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is heading home for an unprecedented, 20-concert residency on the island.  The residency, “No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui,” […]

Bobby Flay Is Joining the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival 

It’s the biggest culinary event in The Bahamas: the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, which is now in hits third year at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort.  This year’s event is running March 12-March 16, with some major new additions, including superstar chef Bobby Flay, who will be joined by new names including […]

Hyatt's Dreams Brand Has a New Cap Cana Resort 

The Dreams brand has a new property in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  Hyatt’s family-friendly brand has officially opened the new Dreams Cap Cana resort in the most exclusive enclave of Punta Cana.  The newest Dreams in the region has 519 rooms and suites in a location on one of our favorite […]

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