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The Hyatt Aruba Just Added “Sunset Studios,” a New-Look Lobby and the Island’s First Kosher Steakhouse 

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A new-look lobby. New “sunset studios.” The first-ever kosher steakhouse in Aruba. The Hyatt Aruba has completed what it’s calling a “transformative” renovation, and now the results are in.  So what’s new? A redesigned, open-air lobby, a reimagined signature eatery […]

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This Historic Belize City Hotel Just Added 30 New Ocean-View Rooms

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Belize City’s iconic hotel first debuted back in 1953. Now, after a total transformation that concluded last year, it’s rediscovered its mid-century glory with a modern look. Now the Fort George, the signature place to stay in Belize City has […]

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Marriott Just Opened a New Luxury Resort in the Dominican Republic With Swim-Out Rooms and a Rooftop Pool 

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We love swim-out rooms. There’s something about walking out your door of your room and jumping right into the pool. For some reason, though, it’s a concept that’s typically found itself in all-inclusive resorts — not classic luxury hotels. But travelers […]

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This Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Getting a Rebrand — and a Makeover

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Palladium Hotel Group is rebranding one of its most popular resorts in the Riviera Maya: the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa is getting a new name.  The resort is being rebranded as the Grand Palladium Select White Sand […]


This Luxury Beachfront Hotel in Grenada Is Expanding, With Plans for Six New Suites 

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One of the top small luxury hotels in Grenada is getting bigger. The Calabash Hotel, one of our favorite places to stay on the Eastern Caribbean island, is expanding, with plans for an additional six suites, Caribbean Journal has learned. […]


This Barbados All-Inclusive Is a Stylish, Boutique-Style Beach Resort With a Local Focus and a Rooftop Tapas Bar

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There’s a certain rhythm to the south coast of Barbados. It’s vibrant but easygoing, refined but never pretentious. And right in the middle of it all, perched on a pristine stretch of Dover Beach, sits one of the island’s most […]

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The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels for 2025, From Solar-Powered Resorts in Puerto Rico to Adventure Lodges in The Bahamas

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The term “green” has never been more important, but it’s also never been a broader term. What once merely meant a degree of environmental focus, has now expanded to encompass everything from renewable energy to sustainability to community tourism. That’s […]


In Dominica, an All-Inclusive That Comes With the Whole Island 

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All-inclusive has been changing. That’s not a secret. It’s the biggest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean, where travelers want more. But they don’t just want the unlimited food and beverage. They want the experience. They want […]


At Nassau's Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, a New Kind of Family Suite

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Just in time for the sun-soaked days of spring and summer, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is raising the bar for group getaways in The Bahamas. The Nassau resort has unveiled four new suites in its West Tower, crafted especially for […]

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The Increasingly Hip South Coast of Barbados Has a Very Cool New Boutique Hotel

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Barbados’ South Coast, often hailed as the island’s “capital of cool,” has welcomed an exciting new addition to its hospitality scene: The Rockley. This vibrant boutique hotel, a reimagining of the former South Beach Hotel, offers travelers an immersive experience […]


This Aruba Resort Has a New Pop-Up “Sun Club” on the Beach With a Live DJ and Rosé

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There are beaches, and then there are beaches in Aruba. If you haven’t experienced it, you’re missing out on some of the most spectacular sugar-white sand and calm, brilliant turquoise water. It’s the kind of beach where you want to […]


It’s the Best-Kept Secret in Grace Bay, and Now Turks and Caicos’ Ports of Call Resort Has a New Look

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Grace Bay. It’s the epicenter of tourism in Turks and Caicos, home to one of the world’s best beaches, some terrific restaurants and a wonderful mix of local shops and watering holes. It’s a bustling, beachy town square on the […]