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Hyatt Is Opening a New Secrets Resort in Punta Cana, With Swim-Out Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Farm-to-Table Dining

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The Dominican Republic’s Macao Beach has always felt different. Wide and golden, framed by palms and the Atlantic, it has long been a favorite for surfers and locals looking for a more raw, more natural stretch of greater Punta Cana. Soon, it will be home to something entirely new — an adults-only retreat that looks […]

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The Ultimate Birding Resort Is Opening Soon On This Caribbean Island  

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The exact location of the Caribbean’s newest glamping resort is a secret. That’s because the owners of the new Wild Lotus resort want to protect the endangered species that inhabit the area. Because, you see, this isn’t like any resort — glamping or otherwise — you may have encountered.  The 10-tent resort is set inside a […]

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A Tiny Solar-Powered Hotel Is Opening in Eleuthera, Built Around a Working Farm 

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You may know the Ocean View Club, the chic retreat on Harbour Island’s Pink Sand Beach. What you may not know that the sought-after little hotel is part of a broader collection, one called Little Island Hotels, that also includes The Other Side, a glamping resort in northern Eleuthera. Now, the Little Island brand is […]

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Iberostar Is Opening Its New Aruba Beach Resort

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It is part of the pantheon of Caribbean beaches: Eagle Beach, set on the far western corner of the island of Aruba. It’s also home to one of the region’s most celebrated places to stay: the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, the adults-only, sustainability-focused retreat.  Now, the beach will soon be home to another significant […]


A Tiny Solar-Powered Hotel Is Opening in Eleuthera, Built Around a Working Farm 

You may not be familiar with Green Island, set off the highway between Montego Bay and Negril on the western corner of Jamaica. But a pair of new resorts mean the area will likely soon be on the radar of travelers in a big way.  That’s the thinking behind Jamaica’s two newest resorts, both under […]

A Tiny New Boutique Hotel Just Opened on a Pink Sand Beach in The Bahamas 

The pink sand, the historic cottages, the chic beach bars and luxe villas. You may be thinking of Harbour Island.  But this is another increasingly hip destination in The Bahamas: Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, which just welcomed a brand-new boutique hotel.  The area in central Eleuthera, which is now connected by nonstop service from Miami on […]

New Turks and Caicos Resort Readies for Fall Debut 

Turks and Caicos’ most-anticipated opening of 2024 is set for this fall: the debut of The Strand, Providenciales’ newest residential resort.  The boutique property has already tapped a new general manager and hospitality manager — a husband-and-wife team.  The Strand has named Frits Hannenberg its new general manager, with Jenny Hannenberg-Feig serving as hospitality manager.  […]

At Atlantis Paradise Island, A Barbie Beach Vacation in The Bahamas

It’s right on the beach, with sparkling views of the sea, copious aquatic creatures, infinite bathing suits and even its own special shade of pink.  Atlantis Paradise Island isn’t a Malibu dream house, but the legendary Bahamian resort has temporarily transformed into its own version of Barbie World.  This weekend, Atlantis kicked off its partnership […]

Kimpton Readies for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Debut 

Cayman, Tulum, Roatan and now the Dominican Republic. The Kimpton brand is set continue its Caribbean expansion next month with the debut of the new Kimpton Las Mercedes in the increasingly popular capital of Santo Domingo.  The new resort, set in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, is already taking bookings online for early […]

Marriott Just Unveiled Its New-Look Grand Cayman Resort 

Seven Mile Beach is a Caribbean signature. If you’ve been there, you know: the impossibly clear water, the oh-so-soft sand. And for years, Marriott’s Grand Cayman resort has been one its centerpieces.  Now, after a $20 million upgrade, the resort has a new look (and a few new rooms, too).  The Grand cayman Marriott has […]

Hyatt Is Opening Its First Caribbean “Centric” Hotel in Puerto Rico 

The beach parties, the mojitos, the all-day scene. San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Isla Verde neighborhood is one of the Caribbean’s buzziest beach towns — and one of its sexiest beaches. And now it’s about to get a major new hotel.  Next year, the former Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde will be relaunched as the new […]

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

With travelers continuing to flock to Turks and Caicos’ beach resorts and luxury villas, it’s not a shock to see airlines responding to the demand.  That includes a major expansion to Turks and Caicos by Delta Air Lines, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning in December, Delta is adding a new nonstop flight between Detroit and […]