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In the Riviera Maya, a New Kind of Wellness Vacation

There’s a new way to take a wellness vacation in the Riviera Maya. The Andaz Mayakoba luxury resort has debuted a broad new wellness offering, from new spa itineraries to health cuisine. Recently introduced options for guests’ health-focused itineraries […]

Hilton Just Opened an All-Suite Hotel in Aruba

Hilton has opened its newest Caribbean resort: the all-suite, Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The newest resort in the Eagle Beach area of the island has a total of 330 suites, the first hotel to open […]

The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]

New-Look Rooms at the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba has completed an upgrade to all 320 of its rooms and suites, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury resort on Palm Beach has completed a “reimagination” of its rooms, suites and corridors, with what the property is […]

In St John, the Recipe for the Perfect Caribbean Beach Bar

There’s a secret to creating the perfect Caribbean beach bar, an essential ingredient. It’s not the cream of coconut brand you use in the Pina coladas, or the catch in the fish tacos. It’s the beach. The greatest beach bars […]

Beach Journal: In Guadeloupe, The Art of the Tiny Islet

There’s no ferry here. Just a group of eager fishermen happy to take you on the minute-long journey to one of the greatest little beaches in Guadeloupe. This is Ilet du Gosier, a sandy islet off the coast of Guadeloupe’s […]

10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023

It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week and […]

The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023

It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Rocky Bay, Tobago

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Eukene Hernández-Breton, who sent in this stunning shot of a palm tree hanging over the beach in Little Rocky Bay, Tobago. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]

How to Move to Aruba, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]

Playa Officially Opens New Dominican Republic Resort

Playa Hotels and Resorts has officially opened its new Jewel Palm Beach resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The all-inclusive resort is the result of a rebranding of the former Dreams Palm Beach in Punta Cana, and the second Jewel-branded […]

The 10 Hottest Aruba Resorts for 2023

Aruba is sizzling, and not just because it’s so close to the equator. The southern Caribbean hotspot has been one of the most popular destinations in the region since the onset of the pandemic, having nimbly handled its tourism protocols […]

Jewel Opens Second Dominican Republic Resort This Week

Jewel Resorts is opening its second resort in the Dominican Republic this week. The new family-friendly, all-inclusive ewel Palm Beach resort will open at the former Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. The 500-room resort is set in the Cabeza de Toro […]

15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023

One thing that didn’t stop for very long during the pandemic was hotel construction, particularly in the Caribbean. The region’s hotel pipeline continues to grow, with both large resorts, all-inclusives and boutique hotels of every shape and size continuing to […]

US President Joe Biden Spends Caribbean Vacation in St Croix

United States President Joe Biden is spending his holiday vacation this year in the Caribbean. President Biden is returning to what was one of his favorite vacation spots when he served as President Barack Obama’s Vice President: the island of […]

The 15 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2023

Punta Cana is the most popular all inclusive resort destination in the Caribbean, and it isn’t really much of a competition. What began with a handful of resorts on the sands of Bavaro Beach has turned into a small country […]

Jewel Resorts Just Opened a New All-Inclusive in Punta Cana

Playa Hotels and Resorts’ Jewel brand has opened its first-ever resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Jewel Punta Cana has opened its doors in the Uvero Altao Beach area of greater Punta Cana, the country’s […]

The Caribbean’s First Theme Park Resort Is In Punta Cana

Katmandu Park, the first true theme park in the Caribbean, is opening at the beginning of next year in Punta Cana. The $350 million project is the brainchild of Falcon’s Beyond, a global entertainment company, and Melia Hotels International, the […]

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis Has a New GM

The storied Four Seasons Resort Nevis has a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury resort has tapped hospitality veteran Billy Cueto for the role, in which he will oversee all operations at the property. Cueto was most […]

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The Hartling Group Has a New Project in Turks and Caicos

The Winners of the CJ Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022

They are the world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel: Caribbean Journal readers. They travel to the Caribbean multiple times each year, scouring the region for the newest and the greatest, searching out hotels, beaches, restaurants and experiences. And each year, […]

Melia Is Opening a Different Kind of Punta Cana All-Inclusive

Spanish hotel giant Melia is set to open a very different kind of resort in Punta Cana next month. The new Falcon’s Resort by Melia will be the Dominican Republic’s first “resortainment” property, in partnership with theme park company Falcon’s […]

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 […]

Major All-Inclusive Resort Brand Set to Debut in Saint Lucia

In what is the most anticipated debut in Saint Lucia in years, AMR Collection’s Zoetry brand is set to open its doors next month. The new Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia, a reimagining of one of the Caribbean’s signature resort […]

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 […]

Hilton Reopens All-Inclusive in La Romana, Dominican Republic

Hilton is reopening its Hilton La Romana Family resort in the Dominican Republic this week, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The all-inclusive resort has been shuttered since the passage of Hurricane Fiona in September. The property is one of several resorts […]

17 Great Caribbean Beaches You Can Only Reach By Boat

They’re tucked away in tiny corners of the Caribbean, set off far in the middle of the sea, hidden beneath cliffs. They’re those rarefied beaches that are a bit harder to reach, the ones you can’t fly to, the ones […]

This Top Saint Lucia Resort Has a New Culinary Program

One of Saint Lucia’s top luxury resorts has debuted a new culinary program, buoyed by the rebranding and transformation of two eateries. Sugar Beach, one of just two Viceroy resorts in the Caribbean, has announced new names, menus and looks […]

In Grenada, the Caribbean’s Best New Luxury Resort