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Hilton Is Opening Its First Hotel in Punta Cana
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another day, another new Hilton-branded hotel project in the Caribbean. Or at least it seems that way. Hilton has continued its rapid Caribbean expansion in 2019 with the groundbreaking of a new $15 million Hampton by […]
The 5 Best Aruba Resorts
Aruba resorts come in all shapes and sizes, adults-only and family-friendly, large and small. But the best ones exemplify Aruban hospitality. That means everything from great service to a resort’s breadth of water sports. While Aruba is filled with high […]
8 Ways to Save on an Aruba Vacation Right Now
By the Caribbean Journal staff Right now, it’s the beach capital of the Caribbean, and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is easier to reach than ever, thanks to a host of new deals at resort properties across the island. […]
The Bird Whisperer of Aruba
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve heard of hotel pets (Ziggy, the dog at Montpelier Plantation & Beach on Nevis springs to mind) but we’ve never heard of hotels with an entire collection on hand for guests’ enjoyment. Until […]
This Aruba Resort Has a New Spa and a New Chef
Aruba’s newest resort is making some new additions. The Hilton Aruba, which debuted at the former Radisson Aruba over the summer, has announced the opening of a new spa and the addition of a new executive chef. The new spa […]
A New Gourmet Coffee Shop in Aruba
One of the top coffee brands in the Netherlands has arrived in Aruba. The gourmet coffee brand Smit & Dorlas has opened its first gourmet coffee shop in Aruba at the Hilton Aruba Resort and Casino. The store is the […]
Hilton’s New Digital Room Key
A new way to check in By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Hilton Worldwide has introduced its new Digital Key, a new feature of the Hilton HHonors app which provides frequent guests the option to bypass the hotel’s check-in desk and […]
The 10 Best Places to Stay in Aruba
This is what you always find yourself loving about the best Aruba hotels. We’ve alway said that Aruba has a lot of great hotels, and places to stay to fit every size and vacation. With easy air access, fabulous beaches, and a […]
Following Hunter S. Thompson in Puerto Rico
You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s […]
15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023
One thing that didn’t stop for very long during the pandemic was hotel construction, particularly in the Caribbean. The region’s hotel pipeline continues to grow, with both large resorts, all-inclusives and boutique hotels of every shape and size continuing to […]
From The Bahamas to Grenada, Caribbean Resorts for Remote Work
Millions of people who started working from home during the pandemic are likely never going back to the office. Likewise, remote work programs — launched by destinations and resorts to attract untethered but stir-crazy workers — are likely to outlast […]
CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture
It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work […]
Fairmont to Manage El San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico
The historic El San Juan hotel, long one of the leading resorts in Puerto Rico, is now officially a Fairmont. The Accor brand has officially taken over management of the beach resort, which recently completed a $65 million transformation project […]
15 Hot New Hotels for the Caribbean in 2020
The Caribbean hotel sector is, in a word, buzzing. New hotels seem to be popping up every week, and it’s not just the traditional hotel hubs. Sure, there are new Caribbean hotels on the way in places like the Dominican […]
This Caribbean Hotel Has a Waterproof Library
Even the best summer reads aren’t made for the sand — whether you are reading a hard copy or an e-book. But the Hilton Aruba has you covered. The beachfront Caribbean hotel has launched a new “waterproof library,” with a […]
The Caribbean’s Top Hotel Transactions
By Guy Britton What were the top hotel deals of the past year? The recently-concluded Caribbean Hotel and Resort and Investment Summit had the answers, announcing awards for several high-profile transactions and developments this week in Miami. The CHRIS Development […]
United Airlines Adding More Flights to Nassau, Montego Bay
United Airlines has a big expansion planned for the winter season in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline is planning to increase its Latin America-Caribbean network by 25 percent for the peak travel season in the region, anchored […]
Southwest Airlines Adding Turks and Caicos, Punta Cana Flights
Southwest Airlines is planning a significant Caribbean expansion out of the Orlando market, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning June 4, Southwest will be kicking off five new routes to the Caribbean out of Orlando. That includes new routes from Orlando […]
The Best Credit Cards for Caribbean Travel
If a Caribbean vacation rates as a dream, the fantasy is to get the trip paid for by someone else. And one way to do that is by signing up for a credit card where you earn points that can […]
The 20 Best Hotels in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has never been hotter, buoyed by a pandemic-era boom that filled its hotels to capacity and put a new travel spotlight on the destination. It seems like new flights routes launch just about every week to the island, […]
Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean
It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]
The Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean
Romance in the Caribbean comes in so many different forms: cliffside sunsets; afternoons on empty beaches; endless wine-fueled dinners in centuries-old estates; twilight walks on hidden streets. And that’s particularly true of the most romantic hotels in the Caribbean, which […]
From Cancun to Turks and Caicos, 7 Cocktails to Make Right Now
If you’re at home right now, you’re probably still dreaming about the Caribbean. And for those of us who can’t be in the region right now, there are still some ways to rediscover the Caribbean in your own home. One […]
In Punta Cana, a Pair of New Hyatt All-Inclusive Hotels
Hyatt’s newest all-inclusive hotels have held their grand openings in the heart of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Playa Hotels and Resorts has debuted the new Hyatt-branded Ziva and Zilara resorts in Punta Cana’s tony enclave of Cap Cana. […]
Why Marriott Is Moving into All-Inclusive, and What’s Next
Marriott sent shock waves through the travel industry over the summer when the world’s biggest hotel company announced a full-fledged foray into the fast-expanding, increasingly competitive all-inclusive sector. It was not a surprise, then, that the company said its first […]
Curaçao Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort
A new all-inclusive brand is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao later this month. Fast-expanding Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary is set to open its new Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa and Casino on Dec. 15, according to the […]
From Nassau, Bahamas to St Croix, 7 Places to Visit in October
The weather is starting to cool down, making one of our favorite times to visit the Caribbean even better. For much of the region, the fall is the nadir of the off season — but for die-hard Caribbean travelers, it means […]
Marriott Expanding Courtyard Brand to Honduras
The fast-growing Courtyard by Marriott brand is expanding again in the Caribbean Basin, with a new Courtyard slated to debut in San Pedro Sula, Honduras next year. The news follows similar Courtyard debuts in Caribbean cities including Kralendijk, Bonaire, Nassau […]
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