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Turks and Caicos “Open for Business” After Melissa

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The Turks and Caicos Islands are once again fully open for business following the passage of Tropical Storm conditions from Hurricane Melissa. Experience Turks and Caicos, the destination’s exclusive tourism authority, confirmed that operations have resumed smoothly across all islands. Government officials issued an All-Clear notice, allowing for the full reopening of businesses, resorts, and […]

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The Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts

There are all-inclusives and then there are awe-inclusives – those resorts that go beyond the usual inclusions to provide services and amenities we never knew we needed but swiftly realize we can’t do without. Here are our favorite “all-you-can-everything” hotels in the Mexican-Caribbean destination of Cancun — also known as the best all inclusive resorts […]

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Four Points by Sheraton Debuts in Cancun Centro

Above: the Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood’s new Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro officially opened its doors late last month, the company said. The 112-room property (which includes four junior suites), has a rooftop pool and 3,000 square feet of event space. It’s the latest Four Points […]

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Cancun Just Changed Its Time Zone

Above: the JW Marriott in Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean region’s largest tourist destinations has a new time zone. Following two years of lobbying efforts, the Mexican state of Quintana Roo launched officially joined Eastern Standard Time on Sunday. “Cancun is excited to welcome this time change, which will allow […]


Four Points by Sheraton Debuts in Cancun Centro

Above: the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cancun, the number one tourism destination in Mexico, continues to be a force in the regional tourism industry, according to new numbers from the Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau. Last year, Cancun received more than 4.8 million visitors, according to the CVB. […]

New GM at Paradisus Cancun

Above: the Paradisus Cancun resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Paradisus Cancun has named Santiago Rivera its new general manager, the all-inclusive resort announced. Rivera has been with parent company Melia since 1999, working at destination resorts in China, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. “We are thrilled to welcome Santiago to the team at […]

Hard Rock Planning New Resort in Mexico

Above: Hard Rock’s existing hotel in Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff Hard Rock International is expanding its footprint on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The company announced this week plans to open the new Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Cancun all inclusive. The oceanfront property, which is slated to open in late 2017, will be […]

Caribbean Room With a View: The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Cancun has a not entirely undeserved reputation as a mecca for rowdy Spring Breakers and tacky tourist-trap bars. But what often gets forgotten in the criticism of this Yucatan, Mexico tourist town is the number one reason why people flock here: Stretching for 14 miles, Cancun’s bone-white ribbon of white […]