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How to Save on Your Next Cancun Couples Retreat

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Right now, with kids all over the country returning to school, many parents are realizing that summer’s come and gone and with all the focus on family fun they haven’t managed to squeeze in […]

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, […]

Katsuya Restaurant Opens at Baha Mar

The highly-anticipated Katsuya eatery has officially opened at the Baha Mar in Nassau. The eatery is the product of a partnership between Chef Katsuya Uechi and globally renowned designer Philippe Starck. Katsuya, which has 250 seats in its space just […]

A Striking New Luxury Hotel Tower Is Coming to Santo Domingo

By Alexander Britell The Dominican Republic’s capital city of Santo Domingo has become an increasingly hip travel destination — and it’s about to get an even bigger boost. The five-star yoo hotel brand is opening its first-ever Caribbean property with […]

The Scoop on the Revamped Temptation Cancun

Cancun’s skyline is changing with the major revamp of the Temptation Cancun “playground for grown ups,” undertaken with the help of world-famous designer Karim Rashind. The resort reopens Aug. 15 as Cancun’s sexiest adults-only property, with a striking, ultra-modern new […]

Checking in to St. Lucia’s New Serenity at Coconut Bay Resort

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor St. Lucia’s newest adults-only all-inclusive resort, Serenity at Coconut Bay, opened in June. The 36-suite enclave is a resort-within-a resort at Coconut Bay Resort & Spa, part of a sprawling 85-acre estate that hugs […]

Casas del XVI Expands in Santo Domingo

A boutique luxury boutique hotel has expanded in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone. The new Casa Antilliana is the latest boutique home by the Casas del XVI hotel in the storied old city of the Dominican Republic’s capital. […]

Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Completes $5M Renovation

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has unveiled the renovations of its oceanfront Tara wing, overlooking Aruba’s famed Eagle Beach. On July 1, the adults-only enclave welcomed couples to the wing’s new lobby, lounge and each of its 44 beachfront suites […]

Fairmont to Open in St. Lucia

Luxury hotel company Fairmont is expanding in the Caribbean. The new Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay project broke ground last week, with a projected opening date of late 2019, the government announced. The resort is slated to include 120 […]

A $40 Million Home in the British Virgin Islands

It’s the most expensive home currently on the market in the British Virgin Islands: Villa Katsura, currently listed for $40 million. The 23,500-square-foot property is set on three acres of manicured gardens on the Little Dix Bay peninsula, among the […]

Celebrity Cruises’ New Garden of Eden

Celebrity Cruises is planning to launch its new Celebrity Edge next year, with a major new offering: Eden, a three-deck venue that’s not like anything else at sea. Eden, which includes almost 7,000 square feet of glass, stands at 368,640 […]

Temptation Is Expanding to the Dominican Republic

Adults-only brand Temptation is expanding in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. Temptation, known for its Temptation Cancun resort, has announced plans to expand its portfolio with a new resort in Punta Cana, slated for debut in 2019. Temptation, a […]

Atlantis’ Big Relaunch Begins July 16

Atlantis Paradise Island is in the midst of a major relaunch, with the biggest change set to debut on July 16 when the rebranded Coral Towers become The Coral hotel. The Coral is a transformation of the former Coral Towers, […]

The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun Officially Opens

There’s a major new resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico: The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun. Palace Resorts’ newest project has more than 1,300 guest rooms, nine outdoor swimming pools, an adults-only “unique day club” with a live DJ […]

Harbour Island’s Sip Sip Is Coming to Atlantis

Atlantis Paradise Island is adding a famous Harbour Island eatery to its Cove luxury resort. Harbour Island’s Sip Sip eatery is coming to the Cove, featuring Chef Julie Lightbourn’s “Caribterranean” menu. “My husband and I dreamed of having a place […]

Rock House, a Cliffside Hotel, Is Coming to Providenciales

Far from the white sands of Grace Bay Beach, a new kind of resort is coming to Providenciales. Developer Grace Bay Resorts has announced the launch of sales for Rock House, a residential resort tucked into the limestone cliffs of […]

The Best Islands for Luxury Shopping in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We love trawling craft markets and buying cute little tchotchkes as much as any Caribbean shopper, but sometimes we’re prepared to invest a little more in a pricey designer bauble or high-end must-have. So […]

Tortuga Bay to Undergo Complete Renovation

Tortuga Bay, the boutique hotel that is considered the grande dame of Dominican Republic hotels, is getting a complete renovation, the Puntacana Resort & Club announced. The boutique property designed by the late Oscar de la Renta will begin the […]

Temptation Cancun Is Getting a New Look From Karim Rashid

World renowned designer Karim Rashid is leading a major renovation project at the Temptation Cancun adults-only. The multimillion-dollar project includes a seven-story multicolor facade, along with 430 newly-redesigned rooms and suites, in addition to restaurants, bars and other changes. The […]

New Film “Speed Kills” Filming in Puerto Rico

Another Hollywood production is coming to Puerto Rico. The new John Travolta-led film, Speed Kills, will be filming on the island, according to Governor Ricardo Rossello. Speed Kills is the story of Don Aronow, a designer, runner and manufacturer of […]

The Perfect Phone Case, Straight from the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Forget straw baskets and canvas beach bags; there’s a new way to carry a piece of the Caribbean with you. British Virgin Islands-based designer Kristin Frazer, owner of Trèfle Designs, has partnered with manufacturer […]

Broadway Is Coming to Crystal Cruises

Broadway is coming to Crystal Cruises. Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has signed an exclusive new partnership with multi-Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum to introduce “Crystal on Broadway.” The new partnership will bring cast members and creative experts from some […]

The Sands at Grace Bay Completes Major Renovation Project

Turks and Caicos’ The Sands at Grace Bay resort has completed a $4.5 million upgrade project. The extensive resort refresh includes the updating of guest rooms and enhancements to the resort’s common areas as well as updates to the property’s […]

St. Barth Home Lists for $57 Million

A major home in St. Barth has hit the market for around $57.4 million, Caribbean Journal has learned. The stunning Grande Maison des Etoiles estate has been listed by St. Barth Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. The home, located in the […]

The State of the Caribbean Cruise Industry

The cruise industry isn’t slowing down — whether it’s a host of small-ship lines ramping up stops to Cuba or the entry of new players like Virgin Voyages. But what’s next for the Caribbean, a market where, by recent estimates, the […]

Construction Begins on First Virgin Voyages Ships

Richard Branson’s new Virgin Voyages cruise brand has officially launched construction of its new ships. Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin joined shipbuilder Fincantieri team members for a ceremony this week to cut the first piece of steel for […]

Caribbean Princess Ship to Undergo Major Renovation

Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess ship will undergo an extensive renovation, the company announced this week. The multimillion-dollar renovation will include new offerings focusing on families, including a Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center, upgraded “Movies Under the Stars” and interconnecting […]

Celebrity Cruises Reveals New “Celebrity Edge” Ship

Celebrity Cruises has offered the first look at its planned “Celebrity Edge” cruise ship, which was designed completely in 3D. The 2,918-guest ship has dramatically expanded staterooms and a rather clever “magic carpet” moving ship-side platform. “Celebrity Edge is one […]

Delta Is Adding a New Route and More Flights to Turks and Caicos