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A New Way to Stay at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Rivera Maya

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusives has debuted a major new offering. AMResorts’ Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Rivera Maya has unveiled a new “villa” concept, with the addition of nine oceanfront sanctuaries. Each suite […]

The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]

10 Terrific Resorts to Visit in and Around Cancun, Mexico

No destination has been hotter in the Caribbean Basin in the last three years than Cancun, the Mexican Caribbean’s tourism epicenter. The pandemic has only seemed to deepen travelers’ love affair with the area, with more and more new flights […]

Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]

There’s a New All-Inclusive In Curacao

The highly anticipated new Zoëtry Curacao Resort and Spa has quietly made its debut as the island’s newest all-inclusive. The luxury AMR Collection property has 72 suites, each of which has either garden, “tropical” or pool views, set at the […]

World of Hyatt Adds Cancun All-Inclusive Options

Hyatt is making a big push in the all-inclusive space, buoyed by its purchase last year of Apple Leisure Group. And now the company is beginning to add all-inclusive options to its World of Hyatt loyalty program. That will include […]

Dreams Reopens Panama All-Inclusive Resort

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 […]

Dreams to Reopen Panama All-Inclusive in May

AMResorts’ Dreams Playa Bonita Panama all-inclusive resort has pushed back its reopening to May, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort on Panama’s Pacific coast, the only AMResorts property in the country, will be welcoming back guests on May 15, 2021, […]

Dreams All-Inclusive Planning March Relaunch in Panama

The all-inclusive Dreams Playa Bonita resort in Panama will be opening at the end of the first quarter, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort, which is parent company AMResorts’ only hotel property in Panama, will reopen on March 10, 2021, […]

Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now

The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism […]

The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean to Visit in 2020

All-inclusive resorts are the hottest thing in Caribbean travel right now. There’s a reason, after all, why the biggest resort companies in the world, from Marriott to Hilton to Hyatt, are either (in the case of Marriott) launching their first-true […]

5 Luxury All-Inclusive Hotels to Visit Right Now in the Caribbean

The all-inclusive vacation is a luxury in itself. There’s something so comfortable about never having to reach for your wallet during your stay, about the privilege of focusing only on enjoying your getaway. But when you’re at a luxury all-inclusive, […]

The Easiest All-Inclusive Vacations in the Caribbean

There’s something to be said for easy all-inclusive vacations: a nonstop flight, a reasonable drive from the airport, all-inclusive food and beverage and unlimited sun and sand. But some vacations are even easier than others. Several Caribbean destinations have particular […]

The Best All-Inclusive Vacations in the Caribbean for Food

“All-inclusive vacations for food?” Seriously? It’s a proposition that couldn’t have even been raised a few years ago. But that’s a sign of just how dramatic the changes have been in the all-inclusive sector. In the place of industrial buffets […]

The Top 10 All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts

It’s Mexico, but it’s also the Caribbean. The Mexican Caribbean is a whole different universe on the western side of the Caribbean Sea, with a different energy, culture and hospitality philosophy. And just as the eastern Caribbean is filled with […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunrise on Ambergris Caye

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mitchell Paugh, who sent in this stunning shot of a lone gull awaiting sunrise at the Isla Bonita Resort on Ambergris Caye in Belize. Have you […]

Tourism Luminaries Headed to CHIEF Event in Miami

An accomplished roster of speakers, including a top executive from Virgin Atlantic, a leading authority on tourism intelligence and a host of respected hoteliers, will address delegates attending the annual Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum, slated to take place from […]

5 Islands to Visit in the Western Caribbean Right Now

The Western Caribbean is synonymous with the large, marquee destinations such as Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cuba and Belize. But there are petite gems in the region, too, that offer appeal for visitors curious enough to venture beyond the usual island […]

The 10 Best Riviera Maya Resorts

Mexico’s Caribbean coast is a culturally rich, energetic and colorful place that is among the region’s most vibrant travel destinations. And happily Riviera Maya resorts live up to the area’s palpable authenticity. Indeed, the Riviera Maya, the coastal corridor that […]

Four Seasons Nevis: Readers’ Choice 2016 Winner

What’s the best beach resort in the Caribbean? According to Caribbean Journal readers, it’s the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which has taken home the 2016 crown as the Best Beach Resort in the Caribbean in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2016

It was another action-packed year for Caribbean travel, from a spate of new hotels and resorts to a regional challenges like Zika. But the Caribbean continues to grow, with increased investment and development, new air routes and a continued expansion […]

The 25 Best All Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean for 2017

The definition of “all inclusive resorts” has been changing. What used to mean endless buffet lines and mass-produced travel kitsch is rapidly becoming something very different, both in response to changing tastes and the arrival of new kinds of travelers. […]

New Boutique All-Inclusive Coming to Jamaica

We’re excited about this one. A game-changing resort is coming soon to Jamaica: the Zoëtry Montego Bay, the first Zoëtry all-inclusive in the English-speaking Caribbean and a game-changer for the island’s hotel sector. The property, which is set on the […]

St. Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Names New Managing Director

The Windjammer Landing resort in St. Lucia has named a new managing director. The property has appointed industry veteran Scott Seger to the role. Seger’s appointment follows the passing of the resort’s beloved longtime managing director, Mark Ozawa. “While this […]

The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways

If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is […]

A Special Suite at the Dominican Republic’s Peninsula House

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Dominican Republic: the boutique Peninsula House hotel in the village of Las Terrenas on the Samana peninsula. It’s got just six suites, along with a French restaurant, a multimillion-dollar art display and […]

The Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Destinations

The Caribbean is an All-Inclusive resort hot spot but that doesn’t mean that you’ll find them in every destination. Touch down in places like Anguilla or San Juan, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hotel that bundles your room, food, drinks […]

Five All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit This Summer

Whether you’re looking for a classic getaway or a romantic escape in the Caribbean, all inclusive resorts are always a great option — especially in the summer season, when the price drops but quality doesn’t. And the Caribbean’s all-inclusive product […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun