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Rum Journal: From the Dominican Republic, a Rum for Jose Marti

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If you’re a fan of rum from the Dominican Republic, you know Oliver & Oliver.  The family-owned boutique rummaker produces a diverse range of Dominican brands: you might be familiar with rums like Opthimus or Rum Punta Cana — these are […]

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New Colombia-Dominican Republic Flights 

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As the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean look to draw more tourists from South America, one country is increasingly a big target: Colombia.  Now another airline is adding routes from Colombia: Dominican Republic-based Arajet, which will soon launch nonstop […]

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Frontier Just Launched More Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica 

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Jamaica is in the midst of what is likely to be a record-breaking winter tourist season, and the island is showing no signs of slowing down.  In fact, Jamaica is adding even more new flights — with another three new nonstop […]

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A New Way of Building in the Caribbean

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By Guy Britton From the Dominican Republic to Florida, BioLime has been reinventing the way people build in the Caribbean, centered around the company’s unique architectural finishes made of limestone. To learn more about the company, Caribbean Journal caught up […]


Dreams Officially Opens New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

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Hyatt’s Dreams brand has officially opened its new Dreams Flora Resort and Spa in Punta Cana.  The newest addition to Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is set on the beach in the Cabeza de Toro area of Punta Cana.  Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection […]


New Punta Cana Theme Park Opening Next Month 

Dominican officials at the launch event for Katmandu.

The highly-anticipated debut of the first true theme park in the Caribbean is set for next month.  On March 15, the new Katmandu Park will open to the public in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The first Caribbean outpost of the […]

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InterContinental Is Opening a New Caribbean Luxury Resort

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IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced that it will be taking over the former Cabrits Kempinski Resort in Dominica, with plans to reopen the new InterContinental Dominica this spring.  The rebranded InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Reosrt and Spa will be the […]


Dominican Republic Tourism Keeps Heating Up 

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It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic had its best year ever for tourism arrivals in 2022, easily eclipsing its pre-pandemic record and passing 7 million annual visitors.  But the Caribbean’s most popular destination is showing no signs of slowing […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Saona Island, Dominican Republic

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Gregory Williams, who sent in this lovely photo of Saona Island off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]

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From Antigua to Aruba, 10 Romantic Resorts to Visit Now

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Planning a romantic trip to the Caribbean for Valentine’s Day will score a lot more love points than a box of chocolates, but there’s really no bad time of year to make a getaway with a special person in your […]


Expedia: Punta Cana Leading Spring Break Travel Demand 

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is leading travel demand for Spring Break 2023, according to new data from Expedia.  The company said travelers were already planning their spring getaways, with Punta Cana seeing the biggest increase in demand.  Searches for Punta […]


The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean - 2023

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All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]