The U.S. Virgin Islands is moving forward with a major cruise and tourism redevelopment project following the signing of a new agreement to transform the Crown Bay District on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group and Cruise Terminals International formally signed the landmark agreement on Dec. 17, 2025, setting the stage […]
Punta Cana is getting a new all-inclusive resort, the latest for the Fiesta Americana brand in the region. Grupo Posadas is bringing its Fiesta Americana brand to the Dominican Republic’s capital of all-inclusive resorts, announcing a Fall 2025 debut for the 498-room Fiesta Americana Funeeq Punta Cana, an all-inclusive resort set on Uvero Alto Beach. […]
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association partnered with the Dominican Republic’s hotel association, ASONAHORES, to oppose a proposed tax reform bill that would have eliminated key tourism incentives. The measure, which had been under discussion as part of a broader fiscal overhaul, threatened to roll back longstanding tax benefits that have historically underpinned tourism development […]
The newest Hilton-branded all-inclusive in the Caribbean is set to make its highly-anticipated debut next month, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Hilton Zemi Miches, set in the fast-growing development hotspot of Miches (where brands like Marriott have already staked claims) is officially opening June 30. The hotel is bookable for stays beginning those dates. […]
The Dominican Republic is one of the region’s most fascinating destinations, from its diverse people and culture to its wide-ranging topography. There are a multitude of places to visit; the North Coast is a still relatively untouched beach destination, with new properties like the Amanera and the Playa Grande Beach Club; then there’s Santo Domingo, a bustling, energetic city that’s home to the Colonial Zone, which is the first European city in the New World (and a growing number of must-visit hotels like the JW Marriott and Casas XVI boutique).
The North Coast of the country.
For beachgoers there’s Punta Cana, the most popular all-inclusive destination in the Caribbean (followed locally by its sister, lower-key all-inclusive spot, Puerto Plata). But that’s just the beginning: there’s a bit of everything here, from a thriving winter baseball scene to an increasingly hot culinary offering. The Dominican Republic has a little bit of everything, and that’s what makes it such a rich destination.
