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5 Must-Visit Dominican Republic Hotels

The Dominican Republic is more than just Punta Cana. But knowing where to go — and where to stay — is another matter. That’s because the country is filled with mini-destinations, from the antique charm of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone […]

The Reef 28, a New All-Inclusive in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new all-inclusive option in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean’s hippest enclave: Playa del Carmen. The Reef 28 has opened its doors on the Riviera Maya, a adults-only option just a short stroll […]

Hip New Montego Bay Resort Set for Fall Opening

By Alexander Britell Kingston’s Spanish Court is expanding to Montego Bay, and the long-awaited hotel is now planning a fall debut. The property, which had initially been known as the Spanish Court, will now be launched as the S Hotel […]

10 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2018

Caribbean hotels keep getting better and better, and the region’s hotel development pipeline shows no signs of slowing down, with new properties continuing to sprout across the Caribbean and Mexico, both large and boutique, EP and all-inclusive. So what are […]

The Renaissance of Frederiksted, St Croix

By Alexander Britell Something is happening in Frederiksted. This historic town on the western edge of the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has long lived in the shadow of its bigger, more famous twin, Christiansted, on […]

The New Temptation Cancun Is Now Open

The Temptation Cancun resort has officially reopened its doors following a massive transformation, and it just might be the Caribbean’s sexiest new hotel. The multimillion-dollar complete rebuild of the topless-optional, Cancun all inclusive was helmed by renowned designer Karim Rashid, […]

New $285 Million Resort Coming to Grand Cayman

A major new resort project is coming to Grand Cayman from one of the Caribbean’s most innovative developers. Fast-expanding developer Howard Hospitality Group has announced the development of a new $285 million project on the former Pageant Beach site in […]

AC Hotel Opens in San Juan’s Condado Neighborhood

Marriott has opened its first-ever AC Hotel in the Caribbean: the AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado. Set in the increasingly chic residential district of Condado, the design-heavy hotel has 233 brand new guestrooms, including 46 suites. Onsite amenities […]

15 Small Caribbean Hotels to Visit Right Now

There’s just something different about a small hotel. Maybe it’s the intimate service you get, or the way the design vision of the owner seems to manifest itself better in the decor. Maybe it’s the little quirks, or the warm, […]

“The Pointe” Breaks Ground in Nassau

One of the most exciting urban redevelopment projects in the Caribbean recent memory has broken ground in Nassau. The Pointe, the $200 million project in downtown Nassau, has officially broken ground on a seven-acre waterfront site. The project will include a […]

The Rebirth of Downtown Nassau

It’s late afternoon in a cigar factory, as rollers methodically weave tobacco leaves into fresh-rolled puros. Just a few steps away, chocolatiers are making a new batch of rum-filled truffles; down the street, a local is producing artisanal teas; a block further […]

The Bahamas Travel Awards 2016

It’s one of the wider region’s most popular destinations, and the Bahamas remains a tourism power in the Caribbean. That’s because the Bahamas isn’t just a single destination — it’s a multitude of destinations from the urban appeal of downtown nassau […]

A New Miami Bimini Ferry

There’s a new way to get to Bimini — quickly, thanks to a new Miami Bimini Ferry service. Resorts World Bimini and FRS Group have announced a new ferry that launches Friday between Miami and Bimini, the closest Bahamian island […]

The 16 Best Places to Stay on This Island

If you’re looking for the best hotels in Puerto Rico, you’ll find a broad mix of places to stay. And what’s not to love about the “isle of enchantment?” Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s diversity, a unique and fascinating […]

The 20 Best Hotels in Jamaica

The true value of an independent hotel is the sense of place. While Jamaica has one of the region’s best collections of everything-included resorts, a great way to explore and experience Jamaica is by staying at independent Jamaica hotels, which […]

The Best Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean

They aren’t easy to find — EP hotels in the Caribbean that are exclusively for adults. Sure, there are many hotels that don’t exactly encourage you to bring your children. But it’s hard to find an EP hotel in the Caribbean […]

How to Travel to St Maarten Right Now, For Less

Whether you’re in snowy climes or are simply looking for a quick getaway, St Maarten has you covered. The Dutch Caribbean destination’s Sonesta resorts are offering a series of affordable all-inclusive getaways: the adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point, the Sonesta Great […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels for 2016

It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. […]

Exploring Hyatt’s Resorts in Jamaica

By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY — We had questions. Was it Zilara and Ziva or Ziva and Zilara? And which one was which? Apparently others have the same questions, so on a recent trip to Jamaica we made a reservation […]

The Best Caribbean Hotels for Millennials

In June, the US Census Bureau announced that for the first time, Millennials, or people born between 1982 and 2000, now outnumber baby boomers, numbering 83.1 million in the US. That means a huge and booming travel population that will […]

10 Luxury Caribbean Boutique Hotels to Visit Right Now

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Go big or go home? Not us! While we appreciate all the bells and whistles a large resort can offer, sometimes we just want to escape to somewhere less “mega” and more “mini.” Here […]

Rosewood Expanding in Mexico

Above: Puebla By the Caribbean Journal staff Rosewood is adding another hotel in the region. The Rosewood Puebla hotel is slated to debut in 2016 as the company’s fourth property in Mexico, according to a release. Rosewood has been tapped […]

The Five Best Small Hotels in San Juan

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Looking for an intimate escape in San Juan? A hotel where the staff greets you by name, knows exactly how you like your coffee, and makes you feel like a friend instead of just […]

The Caribbean’s Sexiest Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor While the definition of “sexy” is different for everyone, there are some Caribbean resorts whose uniquely captivating combination of style, ambiance and good old-fashioned romance should put them at the top of every list […]

New Boutique Hotel Opens in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen

Above: Hotel Cacao By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new boutique hotel in Playa del Carmen. Hotel management and development company Cornerstone’s new boutique property, Hotel Cacao, was officially inaugurated with a ceremony last week. The property is Cornerston’es […]

Turks and Caicos’ Newest Resort Is Opening in November, With Its Own Private Lagoon