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A Grand Opening for Dominica’s Newest Resort

Dominica’s new eco-luxe resort is holding its grand opening this month. The new Coulibri Ridge, which has been in a soft opening at the beginning of this year, has 14 suites on a massive 285-acre property in southern Dominica. The …

The Best All-Inclusive Dive Resorts in the Caribbean

There are countless resorts in the Caribbean with PADI dive centers and drive boats on site, offering a variety of dive programs from all-inclusive to a la carte experiences. At other resorts, you can find all-inclusive vacations where diving is …

Kempinski’s Newest Caribbean Resort Is In Cancun

Kempinski has added a Cancun resort to its expanding Caribbean portfolio, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Swiss luxury brand, which already has Caribbean hotels in Cuba and Dominica, has taken over management of the former Ritz-Carlton, Cancun. For now, the …

Admiral T, Chire LaKay to Headline Dominica Music Festival

French Caribbean stars Admiral T and Chire LaKay are among those headlining this year’s World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. The event, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic, will run from Oct. 28-30 at the …

Caribbean Hotelier: Gregor Nassief of Secret Bay in Dominica on Luxury

It wasn’t just the hotel that put Dominica on the map with luxury travelers — it was the one that helped turn Dominica into a luxury destination, period. When Secret Bay opened its doors back in 2011, it was the …

Kempinski Names New Director of Sales and Marketing in Dominica

Kempinski has named a new director of sales and marketing for its Dominica resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Rudolph Karam to the role at the Cabrits Resort and Spa Kempinski Dominica. Karam most recently worked as …

The Caribbean’s Newest Hospitality School Is in Dominica

GEMS Holdings, the hospitality company behind the world-renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, is launching a new hospitality school. The school, part of a broader philanthropic initiative, will help young people in Dominica “gain practical skills in various aspects of …

9 Caribbean Rainforest Resorts to Try Right Now

Nearly every island in the Caribbean is ringed with beautiful beaches, but there’s more to a Caribbean vacation than sun and sand. Just inland from the coast on many islands you’ll find steep-sided mountains carpeted in lush rainforest, a less …

A Renaissance for Dominica’s Cruise Industry

While Dominica’s stayover arrivals were crippled by the pandemic, the island has seen a full-fledged renaissance in its cruise industry. The Nature Island reported more than 200 cruise calls this season, welcoming 144,781 passengers, according to data from the Discover …

Dominica’s Top Dive Resort Just Got Greener

Dominica’s top dive resort, the Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort in Roseau, just got greener. The popular waterfront hotel has been awarded Green Globe Certification, one of the world’s highest standards for sustainability. It’s just the second hotel in …

Dominica’s Jazz n’ Creole Festival Is Back

One of the Eastern Caribbean’s top music festivals is making a comeback. Dominica’s popular Jazz n’ Creole festival will return to the Cabrits National Park on May 1, 2022, following a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic. This will be the …

This Is the Hottest New Real Estate in Dominica

The sought-after Residences at Secret Bay real estate project at Dominica’s Secret Bay resort has unveiled the first look at its newest villas. They’re called Ti-Fey+, and they’re based on the resort’s iconic Ti-Fey treehouse villa at the legendary luxury …

Dominica Lifts Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers

It just got a whole lot easier to visit the Eastern Caribbean destination of Dominica. Effective April 4, Dominica will waive pre-testing requirements for all vaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers must present their proof of vaccination at check-in at the airport …