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Conrad Is Expanding in Mexico

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Conrad brand is adding a new property in Mexico. The Conrad Playa Mita will be a transformation of the former La Tranquila Resort in Punta de Mita, slated to open in the winter of […]

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Playa Acquires Five Hotel Properties in Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff In the biggest hotel transaction in the Caribbean so far in 2018, Playa Hotels and Resorts has acquired a substantial portfolio of resorts in Jamaica. The company has acquired the Hilton Rose Hall, the Jewel […]

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Planet Hollywood Resorts Coming to Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff Planet Hollywood is coming to the Caribbean. Sunwing Travel Group has signed a deal with Planet Hollywood to bring Planet Hollywood-branded resorts to the wider Caribbean region. Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica will open […]

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AMResorts to Open New All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has signed a resort management deal for the new Sunscape Star Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new all-inclusive, family-friendly resort is slated to open […]


Seadust Cancun Completes Renovation Project

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Seadust Cancun family Resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico has completed a major renovation project, the property announced this week. The renovation entailed a complete makeover of its 505 rooms and suites. The […]


Vacation Express Expands Flights to Cozumel, Grand Bahama

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Sunwing’s Vacation Express is launching new flights from Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport to a pair of Caribbean destinations. The carrier is slated to launch new nonstop flights from CVG to both Grand Bahama and Cozumel, […]

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Sunwing Launches New Quebec-Caribbean Flights

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Travel giant Sunwing has continued its Caribbean expansion with a pair of new routes from Quebec, the company announced. Sunwing has begun operating the first-ever flights from Mont-Joli in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec to […]


Cancun Airport Growth Continues

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Cancun International Airport continues to show surging growth, according to the latest data report from ASUR, which manages the airport. Cancun reported 2.158 million passengers in December, a 7.2 percent increase over the same period […]


The 10 Best Beach Resorts to Visit Right Now

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Beach resorts are the biggest draw to the Caribbean, offering the promise of indulgent comfort, natural beauty and authentic luxury. Because while the Caribbean’s resort product continues to amaze, with a remarkably diverse offering from hillside retreats to private islands […]

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Caribbean Hotels Seeing Holiday Booking Surge

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By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s looking to be a very Merry Christmas for the Caribbean. With a quick rebound from this fall’s hurricanes, the Caribbean’s hotel industry is reporting a surge in holiday bookings, according to the Caribbean Hotel […]


Hilton Continues Caribbean Expansion in Playa del Carmen

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s ramped-up Caribbean expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The company opened its second new Caribbean property this month with the debut of The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton, in […]


A New Way to Fly to Puerto Plata

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Apple Vacations has expanded its 2018 “Exclusive Vacation Flight” charter program with flights out of Pittsburgh to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic operating on Allegiant Air. For travel March 2-August 24, 2018, Apple Vacations will offer Exclusive […]