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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 …

A New Way to Get to Santo Domingo

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Heading to the Dominican Republic’s tourism paradise of Punta Cana? There’s a new way to add a cultural adventure to your beach getaway. Dominican Republic transportation firm Metro ST has added a new coach bus …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach at Secrets Cap Cana

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Brad Luckinbill, who sent in this stunning shot of the beach at Secrets Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in …

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 By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s greatest chefs is heading to the Dominican Republic this November for a major culinary event. The Eden Roc at Cap Cana resort in the Dominican Republic is launching a “Thomas Keller …

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Rolling out of bed and into the water is a beautiful reality at these Caribbean resorts, where swanky swim-out suites, which open directly onto lap pools or lazy rivers, put guests mere steps from …

 Playa Hotels and Resorts has closed on the acquisition of the site for a pair of new all inclusive Hyatt resorts in the Dominican Republic. Playa will be opening the new Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana and Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana …

luxury resorts

 Yes, luxury is in the details. But luxury is also in the big things — it’s about making sure that guests never want for anything — that they always have what they need — and that no request goes unanswered, no problem …

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 The luxury enclave of Cap Cana is one of the region’s secret foodie hotspots, in large part due to its world-class flagship hotel. And now there’s a new way to experience the best of the destination. The Eden Roc at …

 The new  Secrets Cap Cana is now officially open. Transitioning from a soft opening phase, the AMResorts property celebrated its grand opening Thursday evening coinciding with the Dominican Republic’s largest tourism conference, DATE: The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange in Punta Cana. …

 Eden Roc at Cap Cana has completed the addition of 26 two-bedroom beachfront suites, rounding out an expansion that has already revealed a renovated Beach Club with infinity pool; ocean view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art machines, aero yoga and …

Dominican Republic Vacation

 It’s not a surprise that the Dominican Republic says it “has it all.” Because the diverse Caribbean nation has something for everyone, whether you want to gorge on gourmet delicacies, scale waterfalls or discover its pre- and post-colonial history; take …

Best All-Inclusive Resorts

 The definition of “all inclusive resorts” has been changing. What used to mean endless buffet lines and mass-produced travel kitsch is rapidly becoming something very different, both in response to changing tastes and the arrival of new kinds of travelers. …

 If you’re thinking of moving to the Caribbean, there are many factors to consider: what kind of real estate are you looking for? What kind of area are you looking for? Are you looking for a remote enclave or a …

alsol tiara cap cana

 By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Ah, the simple pleasures of the swim-up suite. Do they ever get old? I think not. And apparently neither do the folks behind AlSol Tiara, a new all-inclusive resort in Cap Cana in the Dominican …

 By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor It just might be the dreamiest spot for a wedding and honeymoon in the Dominican Republic — and maybe the whole region. The Island Suite, a romantic retreat at Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Dominican …

 Call us selfish, but when we’re staying at a Caribbean resort, having our own private pool is a convenience we just can’t pass up. And if you’re equally indulgent, you’ll want to check out this plunge-worthy roundup of our regional …

 Continuing a season of high-profile Caribbean vacations by celebrities, 12 Years a Slave star Lupita Nyong’o visited the Dominican Republic this week. The superstar, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 12 Years a Slave and lent her …

 A food-focused resort’s new top exec By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The Eden Roc at Cap Cana has appointed Stefano Baratelli as Executive Director. He is responsible for daily operations of the Relais & Chateaux resort, which is located in Greater …

 

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