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The 15 Best Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen is the best destination in the Mexican Caribbean for combining a beach vacation with some downtown city action. Not only does Playa’s Quinta Avenida pulse with nightlife, great shopping, and fine dining, it’s only a short walk […]
10 Caribbean Beach Resorts for Your Next Vacation
It’s one of the best times to visit the Caribbean: the so-called “shoulder season,” when the storms are typically behind us but the winter tourism season hasn’t yet begun. That means you can find great value — and smaller crowds —in […]
The 5 Best Margaritaville Resorts in the Caribbean
It’s hard to think of anyone who has better distilled the dream of island living than Jimmy Buffett. And Buffett’s empire has expanded far beyond music, from the famous, ubiquitous Margaritaville restaurants and bars to a fast-expanding portfolio of branded […]
The 5 Best New All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun
Plainly, there’s no more buzzing tourism destination anywhere in the wider region than Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Since the onset of the pandemic, and thanks to loose travel restrictions, Cancun has been growing at a breakneck pace, […]
The Best Hotels and Resorts in St Croix
St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands is home to one of the most iconic hotels in the Caribbean (more on that here) as well as the only all-inclusive resort in the USVI and an eclectic assortment of other lodging […]
The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s most popular vacation destination, Punta Cana has hundreds of resort hotels, including at least 90 all-inclusive resorts. Many are family friendly, but there are dozens of resorts — all-inclusive and not — that only allow adults as […]
The Best Hotels in Martinique, From Boutique Stays to Beach Resorts
Martinique is an island in the Caribbean, and one of the region’s most fascinating destinations. But it’s very much the French Caribbean. When it comes to choosing a hotel, that means a lot of unfamiliar names (no Marriotts or Hiltons […]
10 Must-Visit Private Island Resorts in Belize
Belize is a fascinating country full of ancient Mayan ruins and jungles prowled by jaguars, but perhaps its greatest natural treasure is the 190-mile-long Belize Barrier Reef. Just off this Central American nation’s Caribbean coast, the reef is home to […]
Three Saint Lucia Resorts Join Interval International
Three Saint Lucia resorts have joined with vacation provider Interval International. The Bay Gardens Beach Resort, Croton Suites at Bay Gardens Hotel and Water’s Edge Villas are all now part of the Interval network. “There is great opportunity for independent […]
The 10 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2022
A few decades ago, the term “luxury all-inclusive” might have seemed like an oxymoron. But that’s how much the all-inclusive space has changed, particularly in the Caribbean — where all-inclusive has become far more of a technical term than a […]
The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2022
Luxury. It’s one of the most overused words in the travel industry; but that’s also because it’s just so hard to define. What makes luxury? Is it design? Is it food and beverage? Is it the natural environment? Is it […]
The 6 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Curaçao
Just a few years ago, Curaçao was barely on the radar of travelers looking to pay one price for accommodations, dining, drinks, and activities, but now there are multiple all-inclusive resorts to choose from on this windswept Dutch Caribbean island. […]
Seven Small Resorts for Your Next Bahamas Vacation
You may know the two mega resorts in The Bahamas — Atlantis Paradis Island and Baha Mar. They’re both outstanding, with world-class amenities and a truly unforgettable experience. But if you’re looking for a different kind of Bahamian vacation, there are […]
The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts
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 […]
The Best Resort in Great Exuma, The Bahamas
Travel has changed. Increasingly, travelers don’t just want to stay in a destination – they want to live there, even if just for a few days. They want to understand the destination in an authentic way. That’s turned travelers toward […]
7 Great Reasons to Visit Turks and Caicos Right Now
The Turks and Caicos islands blend the sophistication of Providenciales with the quiet solitude of islands like Middle Caicos and South Caicos. Whether you’re searching for the ultimate socially-distanced vacation or a classic beach getaway, there are many great reasons […]
Building the Caribbean’s Greatest Pools
It’s one of the centerpieces of any resort in the Caribbean: the pool. It’s often the town square, the meeting point, the place to be at every resort in region. And that means that it’s an essential part of the […]
Sandals to Reopen Resorts in The Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada
Sandals will complete its brand-wide reopening by the end of March, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has already reopened 10 of its resorts in the Caribbean, with the remaining five set to relaunch over the next six weeks. That […]
Sandals Reopens More Resorts in Jamaica, Saint Lucia
Sandals Resorts has reopened pair of its most popular properties in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive company has reopened its Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and its Sandals Halcyon Beach on the island […]
What Does the Future Hold for Sandals Resorts International?
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to […]
The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2021
In the Caribbean, luxury is different. Of course, any great resort must have excel in the fundaments of luxury: food and drink; interior and exterior design and, most importantly, service. But Caribbean luxury transcends that. In the Caribbean, luxury is […]
Why AMResorts Is Bullish on Curacao and Cozumel
During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal (CJ) sat down with a couple of top AMResorts executives to see what flights were expected to help the all-inclusive company cut its losses during the pandemic. As part […]
Caribbean Mourns Sandals Resorts Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The Caribbean is mourning one of the titan’s of the region’s tourism industry, with the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart, the founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts International. Stewart was 79. Stewart was known for […]
Sandals Is Reopening Two Bahamas Resorts
Sandals Resorts International is set to open two resorts in The Bahamas over the next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Jan. 28, the all-inclusive company will relaunch its Sandals Royal Bahamian resort on Cable Beach in Nassau. That will […]
The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021
Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when they […]
7 Small Resorts to Try in Jamaica
Music, art, people, history and of course immense natural beauty help define the magic of Jamaica, and the Caribbean island’s small boutique resorts allow visitors to connect with it all without having to make any concessions to comfort. Here are […]
Anguilla to Expand Reopening With Return of Hotels and Resorts
Anguilla is set for the second phase of its tourism reopening in November, marked by the reopening of hotels and resorts on the island. Phase Two, which will begin Nov. 1, means hotels, resorts and villas will have been added […]
AMResorts Reopens Two All-Inclusive Hotels in the Dominican Republic
Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary has reopened two of its hotels in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has relaunched both the Dreams Dominicus La Romana and Dreams Punta Cana. Both of the properties began welcoming guests […]
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