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More New Daily Nonstop Flights to Cancun

Another day, another new flight to Cancun, Mexico’s tourism superpower. Cancun International Airport has seen passenger traffic of 27 million so far this year, a 9.1 percent increase over the same period last year – cementing its place as the […]

From Jamaica to Cancun, All-Inclusive Resorts Are Hotter Than Ever

For decades, all-inclusive resorts were a bit of a polarizing proposition: some travelers adored the comfort and convenience, preferring to spend their vacations in all-inclusive sanctuary at the resort. Others felt like they wanted to explore the destination more, to […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Twilight in Cancun

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Marydorsey Wanless, who sent in this lovely shot of twilight at the Royal Uno resort in Cancun. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

Wyndham to Open All-Inclusive Hotels in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen

It’s the hottest thing in the Caribbean travel industry: all-inclusive. The concept has never been more popular, with more and more big brands entering the space, from Hyatt’s high-profile purchase of Apple Leisure Group to the broad new offering by […]

A New-Look Lobby at the Marriott Cancun Resort

As travel heats up again this summer, the Marriott Cancun Resort is welcoming guests with a brand-new lobby. Designed by international architecture and interior design firm Rottet Studio, the new space is the latest in a series of lobby renovations […]

Air Canada Launching New Punta Cana, Cancun Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canada’s leading airline is launching a pair of new routes to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. Air Canada has announced plans to launch new winter flights from Quebec City to the two most […]

Cancun Is Getting a New Sunscape All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another all-inclusive resort is coming to Mexico’s tourism hub of Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned. Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts, one of the region’s fastest-growing all-inclusive companies, is planning to open the new Sunscape Star […]

Heading to Cancun? There’s an App for That.

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Headed to Cancun? There’s an app for that. Launched earlier this year by the Cancun Convention & Visitors’ Bureau and tech company Smart Group, the mobile app (which has already been downloaded 40,000 times) […]

The Bahamas Just Launched Its First-Ever Aviation Week

Air transport is crucial to the island nations of the region — and now one destination is putting a renewed emphasis on the sector. The Bahamas just launched its first-ever Aviation Week, a full schedule of events focused on growing, […]

Frontier Airlines Just Launched a Monthly All-You-Can-Fly Pass

Want to get in as many Caribbean trips as you can in one month? Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, which has been rapidly expanding its Caribbean network, has expanded its unlimited all-you-can-fly pass into a monthly option. Now, you can sign […]

Four Caribbean Beach Resorts Sold to IHG Partner

Four all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean have been sold to Holiday Inn Club Vacations, the vacation ownership company and partner of IHG Hotels and Resorts. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest […]

The 15 Best Adults Only Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean in 2023

Adults only resorts are the perfect accommodations for those looking to get intimate in a more serene, tranquil setting than larger, family-friendly resorts can sometimes offer. With a range of dramatic landscapes from unspoiled beaches to cliffs and rainforests , […]

Caribbean Set for Surge in Travel From Canada

Canada’s government just lifted all of its border and travel health measures, a move that will likely lead to a surge in tourism to the Caribbean this winter. And Sunwing, the country’s largest travel company, says it’s seeing a “strong […]

Marriott Has Big All-Inclusive Plans in the Caribbean

By Guy Britton Marriott made its high-profile entry into the all-inclusive space in 2019 with its acquisition of the Barbados-based Elegant Hotels. Now, the company has quickly become a power in the all-inclusive space in the Caribbean, with nearly three […]

Frontier Launching New Flights to Jamaica, Dominican Republic

It’s been one of the fastest-growing airlines in the Caribbean amid the pandemic, and now low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is set to launch another expansion to the region. In June and July, Frontier will kick off new nonstop service to […]

A New Adults-Only Resort Just Opened in Punta Cana

La Collection Resorts’ Live Aqua brand has opened its first-ever resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new adults-only Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana officially opened this week, the first new resort to open in the […]

A Leading Punta Cana All-Inclusive Just Reopened

One of the leading all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana has made its return, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Palladium Hotel Group’s TRS Cap Cana began welcoming back guests this week in the most exclusive corner of the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub […]

Palladium Reopening Four Mexico Resorts in October

Spain-based Palladium Hotel Group is reopening four of its resorts in Mexico next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Oct. 2, the company will be reopening its Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa, Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa, Grand Palladium […]

Playa’s Fernando Mulet on the Future of All-Inclusive Hotels

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Sine the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic halted Caribbean travel in March, new hotel regulations have been put in place that fans of all-inclusive resorts might have to take some time adjust to. But aside from adapting […]

Frontier Is Launching New Flights to Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to the Caribbean from Miami, the carrier announced. Beginning Nov. 14, Frontier will be operating three new weekly nonstop flights from Miami to San Juan, […]

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A Huge New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts is planning a significant expansion in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive resort company is planning to add an additional 1,200 rooms at its planned Moon Palace Punta Cana in […]

AMResorts Is Adding Two More All-Inclusive Hotels in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Apple Leisure Group’s rapidly-expanding AMResorts brand is adding a pair of new all-inclusive hotels on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The company has announced two new resort brand management deals as part of a partnership […]

The Cayman Islands Is Getting Its First Hilton Hotel

By Alexander Britell The Cayman Islands is one of the Caribbean’s hottest markets for hotel development, and now it’s adding another big brand to its portfolio. Hilton Hotels has announced the signing of an agreement to open a new Curio […]

A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Tulum

By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts’ Breathless brand is coming to the hippest destination in Mexico: Tulum. Continuing the company’s partnership with Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, AMResorts, the region’s fastest-growing hotel company, has announced a new resort management deal to […]

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Swoop Is Adding New Nonstop Flights to Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff WestJet’s new low-cost carrier, Swoop, is launching its first-ever nonstop flights to Mexico — including the Mexican Caribbean. Beginning in January, the carrier will launch twice-weekly flights from Hamilton to Puerto Vallarta, and thrice-weekly flights from […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun