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This New $225 Million All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic Just Held Its Grand Opening

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One of the most anticipated resorts in the Dominican Republic has now held its grand opening. The new resort has joined the Dominican Republic’s growing luxury map. The Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton has held its grand opening on the island’s northeast coast — the latest addition to Miches, one of the […]

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A Big Tourism Comeback in the USVI

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The US Virgin Islands is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, according to recently-released data. The USVI is reporting close to a 50 percent increase in stay-over arrivals this year. It’s what the USVI Department of Tourism is calling a “clear signal” that tourism in the territory is on a strong rebound. The USVI […]

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A New All-Inclusive Hotel Is Coming to Punta Cana

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Surging travel company Apple Leisure Group is adding yet another new resort in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean’s hotbed of hotel development.  Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary will be opening its new Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana in the first quarter of 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new all-inclusive Punta Cana resort will open […]

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St Martin Is Getting a Major New All-Inclusive Resort

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel brand is coming to the French side of St Martin. The highly-anticipated Secrets St Martin Resort and Spa will be making its debut on Feb. 1, 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. The adults-only, all-inclusive resort is the latest for Apple Leisure Group’s surging AMResorts subsidiary, which […]


A New All-Inclusive Hotel Is Coming to Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the coolest bars in New York has officially opened its doors in Jamaica. Miss Lily’s, the Jamaican eatery from Manhattan, has opened a new outpost at the hip Skylark Negril Beach Resort. The newest Miss Lily’s has retained its music focus, with a speaker stack bar, a DJ […]

USVI “Resumes Business” After Tropical Storm Karen

By the Caribbean Journal staff The USVI has “resumed business” following the passage of Tropical Storm Karen, officials said Wednesday. While the storm brought heavy rainfall to the trio of islands, it “had little to no impact on the territory’s tourism infrastructure,” according to the USVI Department of Tourism. St Thomas’ Cyril King Airport and […]

Aruba Is Getting a Radisson Blu Resort

By Alexander Britell Radisson Hotel Group is opening a new hotel on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence Aruba is the product of a partnership between Radisson and Beachside Development Company. It marks a return to Aruba for the hotel companhy, which had for […]

The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in Nassau, Bahamas

We can’t say it enough: The Bahamas is open for business, from Cat Island to Eleuthera, Harbour Island to Exuma, Bimini to Long Island. But Nassau remains the country’s travel hub, its most complete — and popular — destination. And while you may have been to Nassau before, you may not be familiar with its hidden […]

Puerto Rico Is Seeing a Surge in Travel Demand

By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is seeing a surge in travel demand, according to numbers provided to Caribbean Journal by Expedia Group. Demand from both within the United States and abroad is up considerably, the travel giant said. That included a 63 percent year-over-year increase in demand for U.S. travelers for Puerto Rico, […]

The 5 Best Aruba Beaches to Visit Right Now

Plainly, Aruba is one of the beach capitals of the Caribbean. Few destinations in the region can match the quality — and number — of world-class beaches on this Dutch Caribbean island. Indeed, Aruba’s brilliant white sand, calm waters and wide coastlines make for truly spectacular beaches — and with so many beautiful stretches of sand, […]

Travelers Are Flocking to Antigua and Barbuda Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is one of the buzziest destinations in the Caribbean right now, according to the latest data from the twin-island country’s tourism authority. Antigua and Barbuda tourism has seen a 10 percent increase in stayover visitor arrivals through September, according to provisional figures released by the country’s Ministry […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Rockley Beach, Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Marc Saint, who sent in this stunning shot of Rockley Beach in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]