all inclusives
Caribbean Cruise

Carnival Just Made Its First Post-Melissa Cruise Call to Jamaica

carnival cruise line jamaica

Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios on Wednesday as Carnival Sunrise arrived in port, marking the resumption of cruise visits to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Local officials and community partners greeted the ship as operations continued to stabilize across the north coast — with cruise guests officially returning to the […]

News

The 10 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2022

all-inclusive resorts luxury turks and caicos

A few decades ago, the term “luxury all-inclusive” might have seemed like an oxymoron. But that’s how much the all-inclusive space has changed, particularly in the Caribbean — where all-inclusive has become far more of a technical term than a qualitative one.  And at the finest all-inclusives in the region, the luxury abounds, from truly […]

News

From Jamaica to The Bahamas, The Best Places to Go in July

jamaica tourism canada

People are traveling again. Driven by vaccinations, traveler confidence is as high as it’s been since the onset of the pandemic — and it’s borne out in the numbers in the Caribbean, where June was the highest-arrival month for the region since March 2020.  So where to go?  While individual travel protocols vary, it needs to […]

News

How to Take an All-Inclusive Golf Getaway to Aruba

aruba all-inclusive golf

Golf may not be the first thing you think of when you consider Aruba — but one of the island’s most popular resorts has launched a new program precisely for lovers of the links.  The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusives has launched a new golf program that includes all-inclusive savings, golf discounts and professional lessons […]


From Jamaica to The Bahamas, The Best Places to Go in July

Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusives has launched on-site testing for guests, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort brand will be providing access to testing at a site across the street from the Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort.  The site will include both PCR and antigen tests, with fees of $125 and $50, respectively.  Appointments […]

The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021

Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when they plan their vacations. Note: don’t miss our updated ranking of the best all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. […]

Checking in to the All-Inclusive Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

During Caribbean Journal’s (CJ) recent coverage of AMResorts’ inaugural “Amazing Agent Celebration,” which drew roughly 60 top selling AMResorts producers to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, we got a first-hand look at the popular Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya. The property reopened over summer; here’s what it’s like to stay at one of AMResorts’ most popular all-inclusives […]

Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive Reopens Following Renovation

The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive resort has reopened following a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives property has relaunched with new culinary offerings, expanded rooms and a host of new health and safety protocols amid the current realities of travel.  “After a challenging year for so many, we are […]

Why This is the Best New All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

After being forced to shut down about a week after its official opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the all-inclusive Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana is back. And after a recent visit, as part of our coverage of the reopening of Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Caribbean Journal can confirm the resort is ready to […]

The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards - 2019

It began with an idea. An idea to celebrate the jewels of the Caribbean hotel industry, the smaller, more intimate spaces through which hoteliers express their dreams, their personalities and their visions for what hospitality can be. And now the Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards is back again, with its second annual edition again putting the […]

From The Bahamas to St Kitts, 7 Places to Go in December

When the first Caribbean destinations began reopening in June, the travel world was filled with uncertainty. But in the six months since, the Caribbean has sent a message to the world that tourism reopenings can largely be done in a safe, effective manner — an important step for the future of the most tourism-dependent region on […]

6 Reasons to Make Antigua and Barbuda Your Next Caribbean Getaway

Over the last few years, Antigua and Barbuda has developed into one of the Caribbean’s hottest hotspots, thanks to an energetic mix of world-class hotels, exotic beauty and what just might be the best airport in the entire Caribbean. Antigua is a robust, rich destination, meaning that it’s filled with different kinds of vacations for […]