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UNICEF Warns of Dominican Republic Citizenship Ruling’s Impact on Children
Above: the National Palace in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff A recent ruling by the Dominican Republic’s Constitutional Court that could deprive hundreds of thousands of Dominican-born Haitians of their citizenship could have a “devastating impact” on […]
Haiti Names Former NBA Player Olden Polynice Goodwill Ambassador
Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and Olden Polynice By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has named former NBA player Olden Polynice, who was born in Port-au-Prince, a goodwill ambassador for the country. The news was revealed at a ceremony at […]
Rubble from Haiti’s National Palace to Help Rebuild Cite Soleil
Above: demolition work on Haiti’s national palace (Photo: J/P Haitian Relief Organization) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s damaged national palace was one of the lasting images of the country’s 2010 earthquake. But while Haiti has already begun the demolition […]
Haiti’s Government Begins Process of Demolishing National Palace
Above: Haiti’s damaged National Palace (Photo: James English) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government has announced the first phase of the demolition of the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, which was largely destroyed in the earthquake of January 2010. President […]
Panama President Meets with SICA, US Vice President Biden in Honduras
Above: the meeting in Tegucigalpa (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama President Ricardo Martinelli met Tuesday with the member presidents of the Central American Integration System (SICA) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Martinelli and the SICA leaders were joined at […]
This Is the Most Popular All-Inclusive in Aruba, According to Travel Agents
An island’s most successful resort can be defined in many ways from its service to its privacy and, most importantly to Caribbean specialists, its popularity among travelers. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content […]
Montego Bay Is Getting a New Riu All-Inclusive Next Month
It’s no secret that Montego Bay is hottest place in Jamaica right now, with a growing number of all-inclusive resorts, a revamp of its famous “hip strip,” more new otel projects and even a new real estate development on the […]
A Guide to Riu Resorts in the Caribbean, From Montego Bay to Aruba
RIU Resorts are located on some of the best beaches of the Caribbean, and the Spanish hotel chain shines with its spacious suites, standard features like in-room drink dispensers, and bright and modern resorts with amenities like spacious pools, spa […]
Jamaica Says Visitors Arrivals Are Booming
Total visitor arrivals to Jamaica — including the combination of air and cruise passengers — topped 4 million last year, a new record for the Caribbean island, according to local tourism officials. The country’s 4.1 million visitors represented a 16 […]
The 15 Best Spa Resorts in the Caribbean
Resort spas have become almost as common as fitness centers on amenity lists, but while it’s simple enough to carve out some space for a few treatment rooms, there are some spas that offer a true “experience” to go along […]
Riu Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Near Montego Bay
Riu Hotels and Resorts is opening a brand-new all-inclusive resort near Montego Bay, Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Riu Palace Aquarelle will be set on White Bay Beach in Falmouth, part of an area that has […]
Riu Just Reopened This Punta Cana All-Inclusive
Riu Hotels has reopened one of its top adults-only resorts in the Caribbean: the Riu Palace Macao Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The hotel, which was Riu’s first-ever Palace hotel in the Caribbean when it opened its doors back […]
The Best New Resorts in Cancun, from Luxe Retreats to All-Inclusives
In many destinations it’s a big deal when one new hotel opens; in Cancun, it’s not uncommon to see up to a dozen resorts opening their doors each year — and that’s not even counting the rest of the Riviera […]
The 10 Best Family Resorts in Punta Cana
Keeping children of every age entertained may be one of the biggest challenges to crafting a great family vacation, but these 10 resorts in Punta Cana give parents an edge by offering a wide variety of kid-friendly amenities and activities, […]
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Negril, Jamaica
Negril is home to an eclectic array of resorts, some dating back to the Jamaican west coast town’s past as a bohemian destination while others representing some of the most stylish resorts on the island. Figuring prominently in the mix […]
The 11 Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts for Families
Cancun is a great destination for a family vacation for many of the same reasons it appeals to travelers flying solo or as a couple: nearly endless choices of all-inclusive resorts and entertainment, lots of all-inclusive properties, a resort district […]
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 […]
Frontier Airlines Is Adding More New Nonstop Flights to Jamaica
Frontier Airlines is launching another expansion to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ultra-low-cost carrier has announced plans to add three more nonstop routes from the United States to the Jamaican hotspot in 2023. That includes new service […]
The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts for Under $200
All-inclusive resorts have been striving to outdo each other in offering luxury experiences, but there’s still a place to stay if you’re looking for the certainty of paying one low price for all your food, drink, and fun. The Dominican […]
The 8 Best Resorts for All-Inclusive Vacations in Aruba
The story of Aruba’s all-inclusive resorts begins – but certainly doesn’t with — the Divi brand, founded on the Dutch Caribbean island in 1969 and named after Aruba’s iconic divi divi tree, helped pioneer the all-inclusive concept in Aruba. But […]
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 Ocho Rios, Jamaica
If you want to stay in the middle of all the action on the north coast of Jamaica, the former fishing village of Ocho Rios is an attractive option. Home to famous Dunn’s River Falls, the Mystic Mountain adventure park […]
The Best All-Inclusive Hotels in The Bahamas
The Bahamas doesn’t have an overwhelming number of all-inclusive hotel options, but what the archipelago nation lacks in quantity it more than makes up in variety. Basic to high-end, intimate to extravagant, the Bahamas has an all-inclusive to match almost […]
This is the Best Dominican Republic Resort for Couples
TRS Turquesa Hotel, one of the Palladium Group’s high-end all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic, is a great draw for both couples and girls’ getaways. Caribbean Journal recently visited the chic resort in Punta Cana to see how exactly the resort […]
This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Reopening Soon
One of the most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic’s La Romana is set to reopen, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace is set to welcome back guests on Oct. 1, 2021. It’s reopening following a […]
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 […]
Where You Can Stay in Grenada Right Now
The “Spice Island” of Grenada reopened its borders to international visitors on Oct. 1, and to date more than 50 hotels, resorts, guest houses, villas, and apartment properties have been certified as “Pure Safe Travel Accommodations” and allowed to host […]
Here Are 18 St Maarten Hotels You Can Stay at Right Now
French St Martin remains closed to U.S. travelers, but Dutch St Maarten is open and welcoming U.S. and other travelers arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport. The vast majority of St Maarten hotels are open for business, as are many […]
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