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Cancun Airport Traffic Strengthening

An Accessible All-Inclusive in Cancun

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s not always easy to find accessible rooms in the Caribbean — particularly at all-inclusives. But the trend is beginning to change, thanks to efforts like those at the Seadust Cancun Family Resort in the …

Riu Opens New All-Inclusive Near Cancun

By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu’s highly-anticipated Costa Mujeres hotel has officially opened its doors in the Mexican Caribbean. The new all-inclusive Riu Palace Costa Mujeres is set on Playa Mujeres just north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, with a total …

Cancun Airport Continues Strong Traffic Growth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Two Mexican Caribbean airports are among the hottest in the region. According to new data from Mexican company ASUR, which manages eight airports in Mexico, both Cancun and Cozumel are seeing continued surging air traffic …

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 …

AMResorts’ New All-Inclusive Brand

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding AMResorts has officially introduced its newest all-inclusive brand: Reflect Resorts. The new brand is the result of a partnership with Mexican firm Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, and will mean three new properties under the …

5 Mexico Hotels to Visit Right Now

While the Caribbean coast of Mexico is filled with everything-included hotels, finding the more authentic, European-plan hotels is not always an easy proposition. But if you look closely, you can find them. Indeed, tucked away in the sea of megaresorts …

All-Inclusive Planet Hollywood Opens in Costa Rica

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever Planet Hollywood resort in the wider Caribbean region has officially opened its doors on the coast of Costa Rica. The all-inclusive Planet Hollywood Beach Resort is set on the popular Papagayo Peninsula in …

7 Secret All-Inclusive Hotels From Jamaica to Saint Lucia

They aren’t all-inclusives. They’re low-density luxury resorts, or boutique hotels with personality, or rarefied private-island destinations. But they have a secret. You see, some of the best places to stay in the Caribbean may not be traditional all-inclusive hotels, but …

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 …

Frontier Adding Las Vegas-Cancun Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is adding another new route to the Mexican Caribbean. Beginning in December, Frontier will launch new twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Cancun. The new route, which will begin operating Dec. …

Iberostar Is Opening a New Adults-Only Cancun Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Iberostar is adding a new all-inclusive to its broad regional portfolio, Caribbean Journal has learned. Iberostar will be debuting the new adults-only, all-inclusive Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige, a new-build tower that will …

Cancun, Cozumel Airport Traffic Rebounding

By the Caribbean Journal staff A seeing some flattening in international traffic in recent months, the Mexican Caribbean’s major air hub is seeing a rebound. Cancun International Airport reported 2.198 million passengers in August, a 5.6 percent increase compared to …

Cancun Is Getting a Planet Hollywood Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another Planet Hollywood project is coming to the Caribbean. Canadian travel giant Sunwing Travel Group has announced plans for a new all-inclusive Planet Hollywood-branded resort in Cancun on the Mexican Caribbean. It is slated to …

This Luxe Mexico Hotspot Has a New Chef

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor One of the top luxury stays in Mexico has announced the debut of a major new chef. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun has announced the appointment of Guido De La Mora as the resort’s new Executive Chef. …

Southwest Airlines Adding More Punta Cana, Jamaica Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is at it again, adding more new routes to its ever-expanding Caribbean network. The latest expansion for the low-cost carrier is out of St. Louis, where Southwest is adding new nonstop flights to …

Hard Rock Is Making Its All-Inclusive Stays “Limitless”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hard Rock is making big changes to its all-inclusive hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean. The property is putting an end to the use of resort credit, turning its hotels in Punta Cana and Mexico …

Where to Stay on the Riviera Maya Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a lot to choose from on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. There are all-inclusives near Cancun; hip urban getaways in Playa del Carmen and rustic-chic retreats in Tulum. But our favorite place to stay …

WestJet Adding New Nonstop Flights to Montego Bay

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian carrier WestJet is adding a new route to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. The airline will launch new twice-weekly nonstop service between Calgary and Montego Bay, Jamaica beginning Nov. 3, according to …