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Aruba’s Autentico Festival Is Returning This October With Local Flavor and Global Talent

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This fall, Aruba will once again become the Caribbean’s stage for culinary creativity. The Aruba Tourism Authority has announced the return of Autentico, the island’s signature food festival, set for Oct. 11–19. The weeklong celebration will spotlight the island’s more than 100 nationalities, blending community spirit with international star power. From neighborhood restaurants to global […]

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Hyatt’s Newest Brand Executive

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt Hotels Corporation has a new vice president of global brands. The company announced this week the appointment of Lara Migliassi, who will be responsible for brand development of Hyatt’s all-inclusive brands, along with Hyatt Residence Club brands and Hyatt branded residences. “Lara will be a tremendous asset to the […]

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Southwest Airlines’ New Cancun Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines has officially begun service from Houston to Cancun, Mexico. The service is operating twice daily between Houston’s William P Hobby Airport and Cancun. The flights are part of a wider expansion in service from the new hub in Texas to destinations like Mexico City, San Jose del Cabo […]

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Underwater Caribbean: Swimming With Whale Sharks

The latest Underwater Caribbean snapshot comes from Caribbean Journal reader Amy Minash, who took this photo while swimming with whale sharks far north of the coast of the Yucatan in Mexico. Have you taken a great underwater photo of the Caribbean? Email it to news@caribjournal.com with Underwater Caribbean in the subject line. Make sure you […]


Southwest Airlines’ New Cancun Flights

Sometimes an all-inclusive resort is best for a luxury experience. There is that extra degree of luxury, the one of never having to reach for your wallet, of leaving nothing to chance, so you can completely relax and soak it all in with an emphasis on convenience and ease. So looking only at the luxury category of all-inclusives makes it something […]

The Caribbean's Sexiest Beaches

Finding the Caribbean’s sexiest sand Beaches are sexy by nature, but Caribbean beaches define the nature of sexy. Why are there so many romantic resorts in the Caribbean? Because you can’t deny romance sitting on Caribbean sand. The right beach at the right time is mood-changing, thought-provoking and energizing. Beaches are sexy for different reasons, […]

This Cancun Resort’s New Culinary Push

A new focus on food By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Oasis Hotels & Resorts has debuted six new restaurants at its Grand Oasis complex in Cancun this year, following a $30 million renovation project that placed significant focus on elevating its food and beverage options. The brand’s renewed culinary focus began in 2013, when it partnered with […]

Are You a Single Traveler? Here's Where to Go in the Caribbean.

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon More Caribbean travelers than ever are choosing to fly solo, but single status is no barrier to the value and convenience that staying at an all-inclusive resort can offer. Whether you’re yearning for a holiday romance; like to hang out with other singletons; or simply want to enjoy your own company without […]

The 10 Best Adults Only All-Inclusive Resorts

“Take me to an adults-only resort.” It’s something you probably find yourself saying all the time, whether you’re looking for a getaway or just a hotel that’s a little bit more tranquil. And while there are great inclusions at all-inclusive resorts around the Caribbean, sometimes a little exclusion is the greatest luxury. Often, if you don’t have […]

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes at a Luxury Caribbean Hotel

Above: the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun It’s not something you ever get to see: how a Caribbean hotel really works. Caribbean Journal Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon got an inside look at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, one of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts, with help from Director of Rooms Watch the latest CJ video below.

The Best Caribbean Beach Destinations

It’s a question we get asked very often. “Which Caribbean island has the best beaches?” Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. That’s because it’s hard to go to any island in the Caribbean and not find a world-class beach. But if you’re looking for a pure beach trip, some islands really are in a class […]

The Best Caribbean Destination Weddings

It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and it’s one of the most significant economic contributors to Caribbean tourism: weddings. The Caribbean is the most romantic place in the world, and it’s the dream location for a destination wedding. But there are so many questions to answer when you’re planning one of these: […]