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Checking in to the Newest Barceló All-Inclusive in Mexico

It’s the newest all-inclusive in the Barceló resort portfolio, the sparkling new, adults-only Barceló Maya Riviera, part of now six-resort compound on the Caribbean coast of Mexico that includes the Barceló Maya Palace, Barceló Maya Colonial, Barceló Maya Tropical, Barceló […]

Barceló Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Mexico

Spain’s Barceló Hotel Group is bringing a new adults-only, all-inclusive resort to the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new Barceló Maya Riviera is set to debut Dec. 15 in the heart of the Riviera Maya, a company spokesperson told Caribbean […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Nears Completion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship is nearing completion, having emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Germany. The new 1,100-foot-long Norwegian Encore is slated for completion by the end […]

Costa Rica Is Getting a New Glamping Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new luxury glamping resort is coming to Costa Rica. The Nayara Tented Camp, set to open this fall, will be set in the heart of the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. It’s […]

Royal Caribbean Ship Completes $115 Million Redesign

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas cruise ship has arrived in Miami fresh off a $115 million redesign. The 3,386-passenger ship, which will be sailing five and nine-night Caribbean itineraries, has added a host of […]

The 10 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts

Punta Cana: it’s the beating heart of the most popular destination in the Caribbean, home to thousands of rooms, spectacular beaches and an unmatched collection of all-inclusive resorts. But navigating the sea of all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana isn’t easy. […]

NCL Holds Keel Laying for Norwegian Encore Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line has completed the keel-laying ceremony for its new Norwegian Encore ship, slated to debut in the fall of 2019. The new ship is part of Norwegian’s Breakaway-Plus class, with a planned capacity […]

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The Caribbean’s Most Popular Destination Continues to Climb

By Alexander Britell While the Dominican Republic’s position as the most popular travel destination in the Caribbean by visitor volume has no particularly close challenge, the country isn’t resting on its laurels. Yes, the country has publicly set a rather […]

Riu Palace Punta Cana Reopens Following Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Riu Palace Punta Cana has officially reopened following a high-profile renovation project. The Dominican Republic all-inclusive has a host of new amenities, along with a new decor, in what the company is calling a […]

Data Privacy in the Caribbean: What’s Next

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Data privacy will be among the items topping the agenda at an upcoming Caribbean Internet Governance Forum to be held by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in Suriname this month. The meeting is part of […]

AMResorts Planning Big Expansion in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hospitality giant AMResorts is planning a major expansion in Mexico, including the Mexican Caribbean. The all-inclusive titan has announced the signing of four new resort management contracts, including Secrets Punta de Mita; Dreams Punta de […]

Riu Palace Punta Cana to Relaunch in July

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Riu Palace Punta Cana hotel in the Dominican Republic is making big changes. Riu has announced that the all-inclusive hotel will reopen in July after a complete renovation. Set on the Arena Gorda beach, […]

All-Inclusive Royalton Bavaro Opens Doors in Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing all-inclusive brand has opened another resort in the Caribbean, this time in Punta Cana. Royalton has officially opened the new Royalton Bavaro on the beautiful Arena Gorda in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub. Royalton […]

5 Riu Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean Right Now

Spanish hotel giant Riu Resorts is one of the leading all-inclusive brands in the Caribbean, from adults-only resorts to family-friendly properties. And its footprint in the region may be even larger than you think — from Aruba to the Bahamas to […]

Riu’s Adults-Only Expansion in Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hotel giant Riu is expanding its offering in the Dominican Republic with a new 501-room addition in Punta Cana. Riu is adding a new 501-room adults-only wing to its Riu Republica resort on Arena Gorda […]

5 Punta Cana Resorts to Visit Right Now

Punta Cana resorts welcome more than two million North American visitors each year, making the area the most popular single vacation destination in the Caribbean – and with good reason. The Dominican Republic resort town seduces with broad white-sands bordered […]

7 Affordable All Inclusive Getaways in the Caribbean

Affordable all inclusive getaways aren’t just a dream. Here’s how to do it. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s impossible to really relax on vacation if, in the back of your mind, you’re constantly worrying about how you’re going […]

CTO Eyes Stronger Ties With Emirates Holidays

The Caribbean Tourism Organization is looking to deepen its relationship with the Middle East’s largest tour operator. The Barbados-based regional tourism development agency is meeting this week with Emirates Holidays at the Arabian Travel Market to build on the relationship […]

St Lucia Is Expanding Its Cruise Port

Mega ships are coming to St Lucia. The plan is for a $15 million project to extend the Breasting Dolphin Berth at Pointe Seraphine to facilitate the berthing of so-called “mega” cruise vessels. If all goes smoothly, the island could […]

5 Islands to Visit in the Western Caribbean Right Now

The Western Caribbean is synonymous with the large, marquee destinations such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cuba and Belize. But there are petite gems in the region, too, that offer appeal for visitors curious enough to venture beyond the usual island […]

Dominican Republic Looking to Develop New Tourism Hub

Puerto Plata. La Romana. Punta Cana. Bahia de las Aguilas? The Dominican Republic has its sights set on a new destination, looking to develop a new tourism pole in the area of Bahia de las Aguilas on the country’s southwestern […]

Grenada’s New Urban Art Project

The Carenage waterfront boulevard in St George’s, Grenada is one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful urban settings. And now it’s even better. The Grenada Tourism Authority has spearheaded a local art project on the Carenage featuring a major new wall […]

The 10 Best All-Inclusive Costa Rica Vacations

Costa Rica is one of the world’s greatest nature destinations. With one of the globe’s largest concentrations of biodiversity, it’s an adventurers’ dream, from volcanos to thermal baths to hiking trails, there is something for everyone. But that doesn’t mean […]

The Top 10 Isla Mujeres Hotels

Despite the sheer natural beauty (and wonderful beaches) of Isla Mujeres, the island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico remains something of a closely-guarded secret. But the attractions are numerous here, with lush jungle, abundant sea life and even an […]

A New All-Suite Hotel in the Dominican Republic

There’s a new all-suite hotel in one of the Caribbean’s all-inclusive hubs. The Hotel Majestic Mirage, located in the area of Arena Gorda, has officially opened its doors. The property includes a total of 511 one-bedroom suites with Jacuzzis, the […]

Miami Heat Hold Training Camp at Atlantis in the Bahamas

The Miami Heat have kicked off their training camp in the Bahamas. Paradise Island’s Atlantis resort is hosting the team ,using the arena it typically uses for college basketball events. The Bahamas has, in recent years, become the Caribbean’s leading […]

The Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Destinations

The Caribbean is an All-Inclusive resort hot spot but that doesn’t mean that you’ll find them in every destination. Touch down in places like Anguilla or San Juan, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hotel that bundles your room, food, drinks […]

The Caribbean’s Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resort

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sun, sea, sand. It’s the tropical trifecta every Caribbean visitor craves. But as travelers’ tastes have become more discerning and resorts have raised the bar to meet them, the simple pleasures of an affordable […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua