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Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc Is Bringing Culinary Pop-Ups to the Caribbean

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This winter, two of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts will host a taste of the French Riviera. Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the legendary Côte d’Azur retreat, is launching a pair of limited-time culinary pop-ups at Eden Rock – St Barthsand Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, blending Mediterranean artistry with Caribbean flair. From Nov. 18–21, 2025, Eden Rock – St Barths […]

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Excellence Has a New Hotel in Punta Cana

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Excellence Collection has opened its newest hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Finest Punta Cana is a family-friendly property, with a total of 455 suites.  That includes a mix of rooftop suites, swim-up suite and larger family suites.  There’s also an Excellence Club for adults only, with elevate amenities, […]

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Air Canada Is Launching a New Route to the Dominican Republic

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Canada is one of the biggest source markets for tourism in the Dominican Republic.  Until now, though, the vast majority of Canadian travelers have touched down in the travel hotspot of Punta Cana.  Now, however, a new destination is emerging for Canadians, thanks to new service set to launch between Toronto and the country’s capital, […]

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The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts

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The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel brands on all-inclusive.  More and more travel leaders, from ALG’s Alex Zozaya to Posadas’ Jose […]


Air Canada Is Launching a New Route to the Dominican Republic

All-inclusive brand Bahia Principe is opening another six of its hotels in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, the company said this week.  Five of the properties are in the Dominican Republic, along with one other hotel in Mexico, according to the all-inclusive company.  “At Bahia Principe, we are betting for a brighter future and feel […]

Swoop Is Launching Nonstop Flights to Punta Cana

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop is launching new nonstop flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  The carrier will kick off its first-ever service from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport beginning Dec. 5.  The flights will operate twice weekly, part of a broader network expansion for Swoop in the Caribbean this […]

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Is Reopening in November

One of Punta Cana’s leading all-inclusive resorts is set to reopen its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The 320-suite, adults-only Royalton CHIC Punta Cana will welcome back guests on Nov. 1 in the Dominican Republic, parent company Blue Diamond Resorts confirmed.  “We are thrilled to begin welcoming guests back to ‘Party Your Way’ […]

Marriott Just Opened Its Newest AC Hotel in Punta Cana

Marriott’s fast-expanding AC Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the popular Dominican Republic tourism destination of Punta Cana.  The new AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana has a total of 129 rooms, set in the San Juan Shopping Center about 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.  “With a picture-perfect location, the first […]

Southwest Airlines Is Relaunching Nonstop Flights to Punta Cana

Southwest Airlines is set to relaunch service to the Caribbean’s most popular tourism destination: Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  On Feb. 17, 2022, the low-cost carrier will resume daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Punta Cana.  It’s a major boost for the Dominican Republic’s tourism capital, and a sign of Southwest’s […]

Karisma Is Opening Two New All-Inclusive Hotels in Punta Cana

The Caribbean’s most popular travel destination is getting a pair of new resorts from Karisma.  Karisma Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open two new properties in the Dominican Republic: the new Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana and the new Azul Beach Resort Punta Cana. Both resorts will open on Nov. 1, according to […]

Sunwing Is Relaunching 11 More Caribbean Routes

Canadian travel giant Sunwing is set to relaunch 11 routes to the Caribbean and Mexico out of Ottawa this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The flights will begin in November, running weekly through April 2022.  That includes flights from Ottawa to Montego Bay; Puerto Plata; Punta Cana; Cancun; Puerto Vallarta; Los Cabos; Mazatlan; and four […]

Zoëtry Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Saint Lucia

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 Collection property on the island.  It will feature 124 rooms and suites, with a spa, […]