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This Group of Caribbean Islands Has Rainforests, Luxury Hotels, a Volcano, and a Tourism Boom

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Rainforest climbs from the sea to the summit of La Soufrière. Waterfalls spill through dense forest. Sailboats thread through the Grenadines, where quiet anchorages and white-sand beaches still define the rhythm of the day. It’s a landscape unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean — and more travelers are discovering it every year. St. Vincent and […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]


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

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 […]

This Sandals Resort Near Ocho Rios Just Reopened — And Every One of Its 74 Suites Comes With Butler Service

The first time I visited Sandals Royal Plantation, what stayed with me was how quickly the place became familiar. The arrival was brief. The transition from road to terrace took minutes. Within a short walk, you could see the full outline of the resort, the sweep of the cove below, the handful of shared spaces […]

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 […]

This Caribbean Island Has Style and Buzz, and These 15 Resorts Show Why

Curaçao is a vibe right now, with buzzing hotels, visitors flocking and an indescribable energy. But it has also quietly become one of the Caribbean’s most complete resort destinations. Along its southern coast, beaches shift from calm, reef-protected swimming coves to wide-open stretches framed by limestone cliffs. Inland, plantation houses, botanical gardens, and vibrant neighborhoods […]

Four Seasons’ New Caribbean Hotel in Cartagena Is Officially Taking Bookings

After years of anticipation, one of the most closely watched luxury hotel projects in the Caribbean basin is finally ready to open its doors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Beginning May 15, the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena is officially taking bookings, marking the brand’s long-awaited arrival in one of the region’s most historic and […]

Hyatt Just Opened A New Puerto Rico Resort With 223 Rooms, A Beach Club, and A Splash Pad

There’s a new way to experience Puerto Rico’s beach capital of Isla Verde. Hyatt has officially opened its first Hyatt Centric–branded hotel in Puerto Rico, bringing the lifestyle-focused flag to Isla Verde with the debut of Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde. The opening follows a $30 million transformation of the former Verdanza Hotel and […]

This Jamaica Villa Resort Just Reopened for the Winter Season

Along Jamaica’s north coast, where wide lawns run down to the sea and villas are tucked into hillsides that have hosted generations of families, The Tryall Club has reopened. Following its official return on Dec. 13, the storied private club is welcoming guests again after a focused recovery effort in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, entering the […]

This Tiny Caribbean Resort Has a Legendary Beach Bar, Luxury Villas, and Plunge Pools in Every Room

Jost Van Dyke is the kind of island where plans are optional and swims are not. Days stretch out between the sea and the sand, interrupted by boat rides, cold drinks, and the slow drift from one beach bar to the next. You come here knowing you’ll spend most of your time in or near […]