Riviera Maya

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CJI Conversation: Viceroy's Stephanie Yesenofski

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI With the recent reopening of Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort in St. Lucia and a grand opening slated in the next few years in Panama, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is doing its best […]

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50 Cent, TLC to Headline New Riviera Maya Music Event

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Another new music festival is coming to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Golden Sand, and it’s the brainchild of tech firm Pollen Presents, the company behind an increasing number of Caribbean festivals.  Golden Sand will be […]

Caribbean

Every Suite at This New Riviera Maya Resort Will Have Its Own Pool

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A new adults-only resort is coming to the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  The new La Casa de Playa is the latest resort by Mexico’s Grupo Xcaret, with plans to open its doors on Dec. 13.  The […]

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Kempinski’s Caribbean Hotel Pipeline

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Kempinski Hotels first expanded to the Caribbean in 2017 in the form of the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana hotel in Cuba and they have been eyeing new destinations in the region […]


Zoëtry Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Saint Lucia

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One of Saint Lucia’s leading resorts is joining the Zoëtry brand.  The Marigot Bay Resort will soon relaunch as an all-inclusive under the AMR Collection’s wellness-focused Zoëtry brand.  The rebranded Zoëtry Marigot Bay St Lucia will be the first AMR […]


Nickelodeon All-Inclusive Opens in the Riviera Maya

All-Inclusive Nickelodeon Riviera Maya

The newest Nickelodeon resort has officially opened its doors in the Caribbean: Karisma’s new Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya.  And the resort has a very special perk: every single room is of the swim-up variety.  The new property has […]

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A New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Opens in the Riviera Maya

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A highly-anticipated new adults-only all-inclusive resort has made its debut in the Riviera Maya, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Hotel Xcaret Arte, and it’s the second branded resort for Grupo Xcaret in the Mexican Caribbean.  The massive 900-suite hotel […]


Casavelas Puerto Vallarta

A Lush, All Inclusive Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Resort Intimate and serene, Casa Velas is an exclusive adults-only resort retreat on Mexico’s Pacific Riviera, rated Nº 8 worldwide by Expedia® and listed 8th among the 15 best hotels in Mexico by […]


Andaz Mayakoba Names General Manager

The soon-to-debut Andaz Mayakoba resort in the Mexican Caribbean has named Lin Schatz as its new general manager. The Riviera Maya property is slated to open in December. “I am thrilled to lead the opening efforts here at Andaz Mayakoba […]

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Seven Reasons to Retire in the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya, Mexico¹s stunning Caribbean coastline, is one of the top destinations for foreigners to find their happily ever after — and it’s one of the region’s top retirement destinations. To learn more, Caribbean Journal talked to Riviera Maya Property […]


Discovering Vidanta Riviera Maya

Vidanta Riviera Maya

A gem on the Caribbean coast of Mexico By Angela Rodriguez CJ Contributor It was late when I finally arrived at Vidanta Riviera Maya’s vast lobby to check in and the first thing that struck me was a disorienting feeling […]


Tulum Is the New Black

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“Tulum is the new black. Once a hippie village, now a trendy, boho-chic and fashionable eco-friendly destination.” By Beatriz Torres Marin CJ Contributor Yes, it still has the hippie vibe that made Tulum famous a couple of years ago — […]


About Riviera Maya

Stretching along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the Riviera Maya is a seamless blend of ancient wonder and modern indulgence. From the cliffside ruins of Tulum to the chic beach clubs of Playa del Carmen, this is a destination where every moment feels curated — and every sunset is unforgettable. Whether you’re diving into cenotes, dining in jungle hideaways, or soaking up the luxury of a beachfront resort, the Riviera Maya invites you to experience the Caribbean through a uniquely Mexican lens.