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How (And Why) to Retire in the Cayman Islands
By Alexander Britell When it comes to making lifestyle decisions, the pandemic has only strengthened the appeal of the Caribbean, as more people flock to the region for sanctuary, seclusion and stability amid an uncertain global situation. It has led to a number of […]
An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently as […]
Secrets Royal Beach Resort Reopens in Punta Cana
Caribbean Journal was on hand this week as AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group company, officially reopened the all-inclusive Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana following a $36 million renovation. The reopening ceremony — which consisted of a traditional interpretation of the […]
How AMResorts Is Faring Amid the Pandemic
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) was on hand Thursday for the official reopening of Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, where we sat down with Luis Nunez, regional commercial director of the Dominican Republic for AMResorts, to […]
Bahia Principe to Reopen Tulum Resort in November
The Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort will make its debut on November 15, following a year of renovations. As Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts flagship property when the brand first arrived to Mexico over 20 years ago, the Bahia Principe […]
CJI Conversation: Jason Erickson of TSG Water Resources
It’s the most essential part of any hotel or resort project in the Caribbean: the water plant. Plainly, hotels and resorts can’t exist without the necessary water infrastructure — and developing it can be particularly challenging in island environments. For years, […]
Leading U.S. Law Firm POTENTE Is Expanding to the Caribbean
Leading law firm Potente is moving to the Caribbean, as the region’s hospitality and investment market continue to stay active even amid the pandemic. The California-headquartered firm, which has offices in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Palm Springs, Mexico City and […]
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 […]
Belize Is Reopening for Tourism in August
Belize will open its international airport on August 15, 2020, as part of the country’s five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism. The opening of Belize City’s Philip Goldman International Airport will kick off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for further […]
Wyndham Reopens Puerto Rico, St Thomas Resorts
Wyndham has reopened its resorts in Puerto Rico and St Thomas, USVI, Caribbean Journal has learned. Both the Margaritaville Vacation Club St Thomas and the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico have reopened their doors. Both properties […]
Dart Real Estate to Reopen, Expand Cayman Brac Luxury Resort
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Shuttered for close to two years, five-star luxury resort Le Soleil d’Or on Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands was acquired by Dart Real Estate in the spring of 2019 and was set to reopen this past […]
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun to Reopen in July
Another top Caribbean resort is reopening its doors in July, Caribbean Journal has learned. The celebrated Grand Residences Riviera Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean will relaunch on July 4. The property will be reopening at reduced occupancy and with a […]
Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club Resorts to Reopen
The Ocean Club Resorts in Turks and Caicos are set to relaunch in time for the destination’s reopening for tourism. The dual-resort portfolio on Grace Bay Beach will reopen July 22, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means both the Ocean […]
Antigua and Barbuda Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
When the first commercial flight touched down in Antigua and Barbuda since the COVID-19 crisis began, arriving passengers were greeted by a host of new anti-infection procedures — as the destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4. Of the destination’s […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
St Croix might be your best bet if you’re thinking about heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands, after the U.S. territory officially reopened to visitors on June 1. (Update: all travelers to the USVI must complete a screening form — […]
Op-Ed: The Future of Caribbean Air Transport
Living in the time of COVID-19 has underscored how difficult it is to maintain our distance. Many of us are longing for a time when we can feel comfortable to reconnect with our family and friends and restart regular economic […]
Riu Is Reopening One of Its Hotels in Mexico
Riu Hotels and Resorts is set to reopen its first hotel in Mexico since shuttering its properties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 25, Riu will reopen the Riu Plaza Guadalajara in western Mexico, one of two Riu properties reopening […]
How the Pandemic Has Impacted Shipping in the Caribbean
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been at every level of the Caribbean economy, from hotels and resorts to construction and real estate. But what about the shipping industry? As the movement of goods becomes even more essential, it’s […]
How (And Why) to Buy Turks and Caicos Real Estate Right Now
The pandemic has put a new emphasis on where we actually live — on the home itself and its physical location. And, if and when this happens, again — where we would be willing to spend months stuck inside our homes. […]
Turks and Caicos Begins Phased Reopening; Borders Remain Closed
Turks and Caicos Islands has begun a phased reopening of the British Overseas Territory. Crucially, the reopening will not yet affect travel — meaning international travel to Turks and Caicos will remain closed until at least June 1, according to the […]
How Sandals Is Adapting Its Caribbean Resorts
As major hotel companies around the world adapt their properties to the new realities of travel, the Caribbean’s most famous resort brand, Sandals, is doing just that. Sandals Resorts has announced a major new health and safety measures it says […]
How Marriott Is Changing the Way It Cleans Its Hotels
Is this the new normal for hotel hygiene? In a nod to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic, Marriott has announced a series of dramatic new changes to the way it cleans its hotels — in what could be […]
St Kitts and Nevis Shuts Borders in Measure Against Coronavirus
The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis is the latest Caribbean country to implement aggressive measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. St Kitts and Nevis, which just confirmed its first cases of coronavirus, said it was […]
Radisson Hotel Group Names New CEO for Americas
Radisson Hotel Group has named Jim Alderman as its new chief executive officer for the Americas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Minnesota-based company has more than 680 hotel properties across its portfolio in the wider Americas region. “Jim is a […]
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Bahia Principe Plans $40 Million Remodel at Tulum Resort
Grupo Piñero, which owns the Bahia Principe all-inclusive chain, is planning a major renovation of its resort in Tulum, Mexico. The company says it has allotted $40 million to upgrade its Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort. The remodel, part of a […]
The Bahamas Has a New Beach Hotel
There’s a new way to stay on the beach in one of the great undiscovered destinations in The Bahamas. It’s called Caerula Mar Club, and the new boutique beach hotel is set in Andros, the largest island in The Bahamas. […]
Travelers Are Flocking to the Cayman Islands
It’s been a banner year so far for tourism in the Cayman Islands, and the numbers continue to climb for what is one of the hottest destinations in the wider Caribbean. The tri-island destination has seen 386,290 stayover visitors through […]
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