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This Caribbean Six-Star Luxury Resort Has Cliffside Villas, Plunge Pools, and the Soul of Dominica

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A secluded beach reached by kayak. Cliffside villas suspended above open Caribbean water. Private plunge pools facing nothing but horizon. Rainforest at your back. No crowd. No central scene. That’s Secret Bay. And on an island like Dominica, that combination changes the definition of luxury. Dominica is vertical. Mountains rise sharply from the sea. Rivers […]

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Zoëtry Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Saint Lucia

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One of Saint Lucia’s leading resorts is joining the Zoëtry brand.  The Marigot Bay Resort will soon relaunch as an all-inclusive under the AMR Collection’s wellness-focused Zoëtry brand.  The rebranded Zoëtry Marigot Bay St Lucia will be the first AMR Collection property on the island.  It will feature 124 rooms and suites, with a spa, […]

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Top Caribbean Resort Sold for $55 Million

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Playa Hotels and Resorts has sold another hotel in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has completed the sale of the former Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean for a total consideration of $55 million in cash.  The new owner has signed a franchise agreement with Hyatt Hotels to rebrand the […]

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A New $1 Billion Caribbean Destination Project Breaks Ground

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The Dominican Republic has big plans for a new tourism destination: Pedernales in the southwestern corner of the country.  Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader was on hand this week for the groundbreaking of the estimated $1 billion project in Pedernales, which is part of the municipality of Cabo Rojo.  The aim is to draw investment […]


Top Caribbean Resort Sold for $55 Million

AMResorts’ Dreams brand has reopened its Panama resort, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is once again open and accepting guests, following more than a year of closure amid the pandemic.  The resort is Apple Leisure Group’s only property in Panama, with a total of 307 rooms and suites set across 11 […]

AMResorts Launches On-Site Testing in the Caribbean

AMResorts has launched a new on-site testing program at its properties, including those in the Caribbean.  Private hospital network Hospiten will be administering the tests, which can be scheduled at each resort by the concierge.  The tests help guests comply with the CDC’s testing requirements for returning travelers.  AMResorts has also launched a program that […]

Playa Selling Caribbean Resort for $55 Million

By Alexander Britell Playa Hotels and Resorts has entered into a “binding agreement” to sell the Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The property has been sold for $55 million in cash, according to Playa. “Upon closing, the Company expects to execute a management contract and will operate the resort once it […]

Secrets St Martin Resort Now Planning April 1 Relaunch

The highly anticipated reopening of AMResorts’ first-ever resort in the French Caribbean is now set for April 1, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Secrets St Martin, which had just debuted before the onset of the pandemic in March of last year, is taking reservations for an April 1 reopening.  The new all-inclusive is a […]

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 […]

AMResorts Expanding to Aruba, Tobago

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) was able to find out the destinations where AMResorts’ ongoing and future projects can be found. As part of our coverage of an industry event at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, CJI sat down with Colette Baruth, senior […]

Why AMResorts Is Bullish on Curacao and Cozumel

During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal (CJ) sat down with a couple of top AMResorts executives to see what flights were expected to help the all-inclusive company cut its losses during the pandemic. As part of our coverage of AMResorts’ inaugural “Amazing Agent Celebration” at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, CJ  […]

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. […]

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