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The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards — 2018

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There’s something very special about a boutique hotel. It’s not just the size — it’s the connection between hotelier and guest, the intimacy of the design, the way it becomes more than just a hotel – it becomes a work of […]

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The Top Hotel in Barbuda Is Reopening in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s time to come back to Barbuda. In what is a major step forward for the island’s tourism renaissance, the boutique Barbuda Belle hotel is set to reopen in November. The property is now taking […]

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Puerto Rico’s Tres Sirenas Reopens in Rincon

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the more popular place to stay on the west coast of Puerto Rico has reopened its doors. The Tres Sirenas boutique hotel in the surf town of Rincon has officially relaunched, a year […]

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The 5 Best Barbados Hotels to Visit Right Now

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Elegance, style, luxury and grace. They’re the sorts of things that define the Barbados travel experience. And that’s particularly true in Barbados’ diverse hotel product, which tends to focus on the boutique, in size and spirit. The island’s best hotels […]


The Reef 28, a New All-Inclusive in Mexico

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By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new all-inclusive option in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean’s hippest enclave: Playa del Carmen. The Reef 28 has opened its doors on the Riviera Maya, a adults-only option just a short stroll […]


New Boutique Hotel Coming to Bermuda

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new hotel project is coming to the island of Bermuda. The Bermudiana Beach Resort, which will be Bermuda’s first “mid-market boutique resort,” is slated for completion in 2020, according to a statement from the […]

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VIDEO: The Manapany, St Barth’s Hottest New Hotel

By Alexander Britell On an island where luxury is standard, it isn’t always easy to stand out. But that’s what makes the newest hotel in St Barth just so exciting. This is the Manapany Hotel, a 43-room-and-suite luxury resort that […]


Le Petit Hotel Reopens in St Martin

By the Caribbean Journal staff In an important step for the recovery of St Martin’s beloved town of Grand Case, one of its top boutique hotels has reopened its doors. Le Petit Hotel, set on the beach in Grand Case, […]


VIDEO: Casa Colonial: The Best-Kept Secret in the Dominican Republic

By Guy Britton Maybe you’ve been to the beaches of Punta Cana, the sights of Santo Domingo, or the golf courses of La Romana. But here, hidden away among the large resorts of Puerto Plata, there is a jewel. This […]

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St Croix’s Renaissance Carambola Targeting Winter Return

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the leading resorts in St Croix is planning a relaunch. The US Virgin Islands’ Renaissance St Croix Carambola Resort is targeting a reopening in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to an update […]


Margaritaville Is Launching a Boutique Hotel Brand: Compass

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is launching a new hotel brand. The company, which has been rapidly expanding in the Caribbean, has announced plans to debut the new COMPASS by Margaritaville Hotels and Resorts, an “upscale boutique” […]


The Top 5 Punta Cana Hotels to Visit Right Now

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Sure, Punta Cana is known for its admittedly impressive collection of all-inclusive resort properties. But beyond them are some very special Punta Cana hotels, unique properties tucked away on its white-sand beaches, places to stay that offer a different kind […]