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Eclipse at Half Moon Is Open Again in Jamaica, and It’s the Island’s Most Authentic Escape — With Beachfront Suites, a Sparkling Infinity Pool, and Two Miles of Sand

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After a quiet season of restoration, the contemporary heart of Montego Bay’s most storied resort has thrown its doors open again, and there’s no more soulful way to do Jamaica right now. There’s a particular kind of joy in hearing that a place you love has come home, and that’s exactly how I felt when […]

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Playa Just Opened a New Punta Cana All-Inclusive, With a Huge Pool, Nine Eateries and a Soon-to-Open Splash Park 

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One of the biggest pools in the Dominican Republic. Nine bars. Nine restaurants. A soon-to-debut water park. Playa has officially opened its new all-inclusive resort in the Uvero Alto area of Punta Cana, and it’s instantly one of the hottest places to stay in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub.  The new Punta Cana all-inclusive is […]

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St Barth’s Bonito Just Opened a Beach Club in Bimini 

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It’s one of the biggest hotspots in St Barth, and now the legenary Bonito is in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Bonito has opened the new Bonito Beach Club on the island of Bimini, developed by Rockwell Island Development Group. The beach club is the first phase of what will be in several years […]

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Exploring the Caribbean's Only Jaguar Preserve in the Jungle of Belize

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You may not see one. But they’ll definitely see you. We’re hiking through lush forest, filled with towering trees, flowing rivers and waterfalls, tropical birds and everything from leafcutter ants to wari to tapirs. But the most interesting – and rarest — creature that inhabits the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is also the most beautiful: […]


St Barth’s Bonito Just Opened a Beach Club in Bimini 

The pristine beaches. The fishing villages. The old-school charm, the fresh seafood. It’s a side of the Dominican Republic you may have never experienced, far from traditional hotspots like Punta Cana, La Romana and Puerto Plata. It’s another corner of the Dominican Republic, hidden away on a tiny peninsula on the northern coast. This is […]

This Montego Bay, Jamaica Resort Has “Timeless” Villas With Private Chefs, Butlers and Jet-Set Glamour 

You wake up to the smell of freshly-brewed Blue Mountain coffee and the sound of eggs frying in the pan. There’s fresh fruit waiting for you, the table set just-so by your butler. The day starts with an al fresco breakfast and then the choice is yours: a lazy day by the pool, 18 holes […]

It’s the Best-Kept Secret in Grace Bay, and Now Turks and Caicos’ Ports of Call Resort Has a New Look

Grace Bay. It’s the epicenter of tourism in Turks and Caicos, home to one of the world’s best beaches, some terrific restaurants and a wonderful mix of local shops and watering holes. It’s a bustling, beachy town square on the island of Providenciales.  For years, one hotel has been right at the center of it: […]

A New Family-Focused All-Inclusive Just Opened in This Low-Key Beach Town Near Cancun 

You may know the brand for its Garza Blanca resort in Cancun, famous for its rooftop pool and its loft-style penthouses. Now, TAFER Hotels has another new all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean:  It’s called Palmar Beach Resort and Spa Riviera Maya, and it’s the company’s first resort beyond Cancun proper. The property which opened […]

Frontier Airlines Is Launching a New Flight to the Island of Aruba 

Palm Beach. Eagle Beach. The seafood at Zeerover. The street art in San Nicolas. The chef’s table at Ever. There are so many reasons why the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is one of the most popular places to visit in the Caribbean.  Another one? Airlift. The island has long made airlift a priority, and […]

This US Virgin Islands Resort Is For Sale 

A 50-cottage beach resort in the US Virgin Islands is now on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The property has been listed for sale for $11.9 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. So what is it?  It’s the Bungalows on the Bay resort, which has 50 cottages, a beachside bar and restaurant, a […]

Hyatt’s Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New Opening Date, With Launch Pushed Back to June

The opening of Hyatt’s new all-inclusive resort in Saint Lucia was supposed to be last month; but now the Secrets St Lucia has a new launch date, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Secrets St Lucia, the first-ever Secrets resort on the island and the second Hyatt Inclusive Collection property in the destination (the other one is […]

Checking In: A Tiny Hotel in Anse Marcel, Saint Martin

Our new feature Checking In gives you a quick-bite look into hotels across the region, particularly “new” discoveries we’ve made. First up? Blue Sail, a tiny eight-room hotel that just opened a couple of years ago in St Martin.  The boutique property isn’t on the beach, but it is steps from the lovely Anse Marcel […]