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Cancun Is Getting a New Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Oceanfront Resort

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The Mexican Caribbean’s hottest destination is about to welcome a brand-new kind of adults-only all-inclusive resort. Next month, Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort and Spa will officially open in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, just eight miles from the airport. For travelers seeking the combination of oceanfront indulgence and easy access, this new Hyatt property […]

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The 5 Best Luxury Resorts in the Dominican Republic

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The Dominican Republic often is viewed as a budget destination, which is fair since it’s a place where you can get a hotel/airfare package that includes a stay at a beachfront all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana more affordably than practically anywhere else in the Caribbean. But there’s another, more luxurious side to the Dominican Republic, […]

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Antigua and Barbuda to Require Travelers to be Fully Vaccinated

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Antigua and Barbuda has announced several new rules for incoming travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Effective Dec. 8, fully vaccinated arriving passengers must present a negative PCR test within three days before arrival to Antigua and Barbuda — rapid antigen test results will not be accepted, nor will home PCR tests.  Effective Dec. 15, Antigua and […]

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The Caribbean’s Newest Tea House Is in the Rainforest in Antigua

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It’s a most unusual — but perhaps eminently appropriate — location for a Caribbean tea house: in the middle of the rainforest.  But that’s precisely the delight of the new Antigua Vintage Tea House, the island’s new haven for delicious food, views, exquisite tea and the ultimate Caribbean tea time. Set on the grounds of the […]


Antigua and Barbuda to Require Travelers to be Fully Vaccinated

Virgin Atlantic has launched its first-ever international service from Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brand-new route to Barbados.  The new flights represent the first time Virgin Atlantic has flown to the Caribbean from Scotland in its 37-year history.  It’s the only direct service from Scotland to the Caribbean.  The flights are operating twice each week, with […]

Iberia Is Adding More Flights to Puerto Rico

Spanish carrier Iberia is adding more flights to Puerto Rico next summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In the summer of 2022, Iberia will be operating up to five flights each week between Madrid and San Juan.  That will mean an additional 84,000 seats between April and October — a 25 percent increase over the same […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Is Breaking Pre-Pandemic Records

Tourism in the Dominican Republic set yet another record last month, with a total of 519,349 tourist arrivals.  Fo the year, the country has reported 4.263 million tourist arrivals, according to Tourism minister David Collado.  The November total was a 197 percent improvement over November 2020, and, more crucially, a 12 percent improvement over the […]

There’s a New Casino in Antigua

A brand-new casino has officially opened its doors at the Royalton Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Casino Royale, and it’s the sister gaming operation to the famous Casino Royale in St Maarten, a big new addition to Marriott’s Autograph Collection all-inclusive resort on the island.  The 4,305-square-foot casino has more than 80 slot […]

This is the Best Dominican Republic Resort for Couples

TRS Turquesa Hotel, one of the Palladium Group’s high-end all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic, is a great draw for both couples and girls’ getaways. Caribbean Journal recently visited the chic resort in Punta Cana to see how exactly the resort was able to dominate both markets. TRS Turquesa Hotel is an adults-only hotel located on […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Resort Is Open In Bonaire

A major new beach resort has opened its doors on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Time to Smile Chogogo Dive & Beach Resort Bonaire is the second property for the Chogogo brand, joining its existing resort in nearby Curacao.  It welcomed its first-ever guests on Wednesday.  The 201-room […]

United Airlines Relaunching Flights to Antigua

United Airlines is relaunching its service to the island of Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier will be resuming flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport beginning Dec. 4.  The nonstop flights will operate once weekly on Saturdays until Dec. 18, when the carrier will operate two weekly flights […]

Turks and Caicos’ InterCaribbean Airlines Is Expanding Again

Fresh off the news of its expansion to Antigua, Turks and Caicos-based interCaribbean Airlines is set to. Launch another new destination: Guyana.  The company will be launching new flights to Guyana on Dec. 17, with service between Georgetown and Barbados.  The service will include a total of 12 weekly flights between Barbados and Georgetown.  It […]