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JetBlue Is Launching 5 New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico This Month

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White sand along Condado Beach, pastel balconies above narrow streets in Old San Juan, the low hum of traffic circling the centuries-old city walls — Puerto Rico has long been one of the most direct Caribbean trips from the mainland United States. Now more cities are getting a nonstop path to the island. JetBlue is […]

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This Top Dive Resort in Curacao Is Opening a Second Property on the Island

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Curaçao’s Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites, the boutique hotel known for its historic façades — and its diving — in the Pietermaai district of Willemstad, is expanding its footprint on Curaçao with the acquisition of Bahia Apartments & Diving in Lagun. The property will operate under the new name Scuba Lodge Lagun Beach, effective immediately, […]

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Our 50 Favorite Boutique Hotels for 2026 Deliver a Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

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Boutique hotels are where the Caribbean really shows its personality. These are places defined by feeling, not formulas — small enough to know your name, distinctive enough to stay with you long after you’ve left. From rainforest hideaways and private islands to classic inns and toes-in-the-sand escapes, these are the boutique hotels we love most […]

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The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Resort Just Renovated 242 Suites in a $30 Million Project

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The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has completed a $30 million renovation of its Master, Parlor, and Grand Terrace suites, the resort announced. The project was carried out over 12 months and concluded late last month. The renovation covered the resort’s largest accommodations, all measuring more than 1,000 square feet, and focused on updating finishes, layouts, and […]


Our 50 Favorite Boutique Hotels for 2026 Deliver a Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

Hyatt’s Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort has officially reopened after an extensive renovation, unveiling a reimagined adults-only, all-inclusive experience just north of Cancun. Set within the private, gated community of Playa Mujeres, the resort sits beside a Greg Norman–designed golf course and looks out over wide stretches of white sand and open Caribbean […]

This Jamaica Resort Has Swim-Up “Sky Villas” With Butlers, Pools, and Private Rooftop Soaking Tubs 

You step out of your bedroom and straight into water. Not a shared pool, not a view — actual swim-up access that begins at the edge of your bed and carries you into a long, winding river pool. Above you, another level waits. A private rooftop deck, open to the sky, quiet by design, built […]

17 New Caribbean Hotels Opening in 2026, From All-Inclusive Destinations to Luxury Retreats 

All told, last year was a relatively light one for Caribbean hotels; while there were some stunners, a number of the most anticipated properties set to open in 2025 ended up, well, not actually opening. What that does mean is that there’s a very healthy pipeline of exciting new hotels slated to welcome their first […]

St Regis’ New Cancun-Area Resort Now Has an Opening Date 

It’s been called the “New Cancun,” and now the increasingly hot area of Costa Mujeres is getting a new halo luxury resort.  Next spring, St. Regis is continuing its Caribbean expansion with the new St Regis Costa Mujeres Cancun resort.  The property is now taking bookings for stays beginning June 1, 2026, Caribbean Journal has […]

A New Boutique Hotel Just Opened In San Juan's Condado Neighborhood

A new boutique hotel has opened in San Juan’s Condado district, introducing a small, design-focused property to the neighborhood. Magdalena 1163 is a four-story hotel developed by entrepreneurs María Isabel Esteve and Carlos López-Lay. The property has ten suites, positioned for travelers looking to stay within walking distance of Condado Beach, restaurants, and the district’s commercial corridors. The […]

The Best Hotel in Cartagena Has a Convent Past, a Walled City Address, and Overflows With Historic Charm

Cartagena is a city shaped by walls. They frame the Old City, define its movement, hold back the Caribbean heat, and quietly organize daily life. Staying inside them changes how the city is experienced. The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara sits within those walls not as an addition, but as part of their long history. Once […]

Hilton Is Opening a New Dual-Brand Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hilton is planning a new dual-brand hotel in San Juan’s Convention District, a project that will bring Hampton by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton together in a single tower targeted to open in 2026. The hotel will rise as a 175,000-square-foot building with a total of 257 guest rooms, supported by a multi-level parking garage. While additional amenities are planned, Hilton and project partners […]

This Turks and Caicos Resort May Be the Best Way to Use Points on the Island

Turks and Caicos is not an easy destination for points travelers. Award availability is limited, nightly redemption rates can be steep, and many of the island’s most desirable places to stay remain firmly outside loyalty programs. That is what makes Kokomo Botanical Resort feel almost like a well-kept secret. Quietly bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points […]

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