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The Best New All Inclusive Resorts in Curaçao

All-inclusive resorts are not quite newcomers to Curaçao — the now defunct Breezes Curaçao debuted in 2001 — but the concept of paying one price for all of your lodging, dining, drinks, entertainment, and activities has gone from niche to […]

5 Boutique Hotels to Try in Nassau, The Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas is home to two of the Caribbean’s most prominent mega-resorts: the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, and the Baha Mar on New Providence Island’s famous Cable Beach. These big resorts can seem like destinations unto themselves, and are […]

The 7 Best Luxury Resorts in Cancun

Cancun once had a reputation as an inexpensive all-inclusive destination. Now, the famous beaches of the Hotel Zone boast one of the best collections of luxury resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean as a whole, as Cancun continues to draw […]

Dreams Is Adding Another All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

Hyatt’s Dreams brand is opening another new all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic’s tourism capital, Punta Cana. The new Dreams Flora Resort and Spa is slated to open its doors in December 2022, according to parent company Hyatt. It’s the […]

Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Open in Cozumel

The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend. Dreams Cozumel […]

The 10 Best Small Resorts in Turks and Caicos

“Bigger is better” doesn’t always apply to Caribbean resorts, and in Turks and Caicos some of the best places to vacation are relatively pint-sized. Turks and Caicos has a rather diverse hotel product, from the “main” island of Providenciales to […]

Princess Cruises Is Building Its Biggest Ship Ever

Princess Cruises has unveiled the plans for what will be the brand’s biggest ship ever. The new Sun Princess, which will accommodate more than 4,000 guests, is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard, with plans to begin sailing in early […]

A New Executive Chef at the Curacao Marriott

The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Eric Sala to the role, in which he will oversee all kitchen operations at the resort’s four dining concepts. Sala was […]

A New Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel, South of Tulum

The Mexican Caribbean’s hottest beach spot is getting a tiny new beach hotel, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Casa Chablé, and it’s set to open its doors on Nov. 1, 2022. But while Tulum is its nearest destiantion, it’s […]

The New Waldorf-Astoria Cancun Resort Is Opening in November

The Caribbean’s newest Waldorf-Astoria resort is set to welcome guests for the first time this November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort is currently accepting reservations for Nov. 1, 2022 and beyond, the property confirmed. The new Waldorf-Astoria is set […]

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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 […]

Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]

Sofitel Is Opening a New Hotel in Panama

Accor’s Sofitel Legend brand is opening a new hotel in Panama, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama will open its doors this fall in the heart of Panama’s charming historic quarter. The new hotel, set […]

A Culinary Refresh at the Curacao Marriott

The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort has completed a refresh of its culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort’s eateries have added new menus and new options. That includes Zala Gastro Lounge, which is now offering lunch service, with everything […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2022

They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full […]

Mandarin Oriental Is Opening a New Resort in the Caribbean

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Caribbean Moment: Paradise Beach, Bimini, The Bahamas

You may know it as one of the hottest beach scenes in The Bahamas: the beach at Resorts World Bimini in The Bahamas, also known as the Beach Club at Bimini when Virgin Voyages is in port. When you’re at […]

9 Reasons to Visit Antigua and Barbuda Right Now

Antigua has always enjoyed a reputation for stellar resorts — think Curtain Bluff, Galley Bay, Jumby Bay, and Hermitage Bay, and, most recently, Hammock Cove, to name just a few — but now smaller sister island Barbuda is getting some […]

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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 […]

New Marriott All-Inclusive in Cancun Plans December Debut

Marriott’s newest all-inclusive resort in Cancun is targeting a Dec. 20 debut, Caribbean Journal has learned. Blue Diamond’s new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun will open its doors Dec. 20, 2022, part of Marriott’s growing All-Inclusive by Marriott portfolio. The 1,049-suite […]

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 […]

Two New Marriott Hotels to Open in St Thomas This Fall

The long awaited transformation of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas is slated to debut this fall. Aimbridge Hospitality has announced that it will be opening two new hotels in St Thomas: the Westin Beach Resort and Spa […]

The Best Hotels in St Thomas, USVI

From Magens Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on earth, to stunning mangroves to some of the Caribbean’s best shopping, St Thomas is a vibrant, energetic destination that has been among the most popular in the entire region since […]

A New Real Estate Project in San Juan’s Condado District

Robert De Niro’s New Caribbean Beach Club

Hollywood legend and celebrated hotelier Robert De Niro has unveiled the next phase of his development on the Caribbean island on Barbuda. It’s the new Beach Club at Nobu, the new Barbuda outpost of the renowned Japanese eatery that opened […]

The Dominican Republic’s St Regis Cap Cana Residences Just Launched Sales

The Residences at the St Regis Cap Cana have officially launched sales, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The new project by Campagne Ricart & Associates and Pioneer Investment Funds is set in the heart of Cap Cana, the most exclusive […]

The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022

For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar. As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies. Because there’s just something about a cocktail […]

Top St Thomas Resorts to Open This Fall

A pair of prominent hotels in St Thomas will begin welcoming guests this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. One is a reconstruction of the 384-room Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort; the other, the new Noni Beach, a St Thomas Resort; the […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas