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This New $225 Million All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic Just Held Its Grand Opening

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One of the most anticipated resorts in the Dominican Republic has now held its grand opening. The new resort has joined the Dominican Republic’s growing luxury map. The Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton has held its grand opening on the island’s northeast coast — the latest addition to Miches, one of the […]

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In Dominica, a Different Kind of Safari 

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The volcanoes. The hiking trails The boiling lake. The waterfalls. Dominica is one of the hemisphere’s great adventure destinations. But the story isn’t just on land.  The island’s marine environment is also pristine, whether you’re snorkeling through the geothermal vents at Champagne Reef or heading out for a dive.  But Dominica also has another adventure […]

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They Call It “The Real Mas.” Dominica’s Unique Carnival Is Back.  

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The food, the music, the bands, the sheer revelry. This is Mas Domnik, Dominica’s carnival, and it’s back again this week for its unrivaled celebration.  Locals call it “The Real Mas,” and it’s running this year from March 3-4, kicking off with J’ouvert, the early-morning street party that begins at 4AM, and concluding with the […]

Flights

United Is Now Flying Nonstop From Newark to the Island of Dominica

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United has officially launched its major new flights to the island of Dominica.  The carrier is now operating once-weekly nonstop flights between Newark and Dominica, with service every Saturdays.  It’s a huge boost for the island and the first-ever flights to Dominica from the northeastern United States (In 2021, American Airlines launched the first flights […]


They Call It “The Real Mas.” Dominica’s Unique Carnival Is Back.  

There’s a different kind of energy on this Caribbean island. Maybe it’s the waterfalls, or the geothermal energy pulsing beneath your feet. Perhaps it’s the serenity of the rainforest; or the allure of a far-off waterfall, the daunt of an actual boiling lake. Dominica isn’t like other islands, or even other places you’ve been. There’s […]

The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys.  Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations have never been better or more different, whether it’s the continued growth of all-inclusive resorts […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2025, From Adventure Resorts to Historic Inns 

It was one of the first major guides we at Caribbean Journal ever put together: The Cool List, whose first edition was back in 2013 and which remains an unrivaled curation of unique, character-filled, personality-driven, artful hotels around the Caribbean. Every year, it’s a bit different, with one unifying theme: The Cool List is all […]

United Airlines Is Launching New Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Luxury Hotels 

It’s an island with nine different active volcanoes. It also has more than a dozen waterfalls. And a boiling lake. And geothermal diving. And several of the Caribbean’s top luxury hotels, from the treehouse villas with plunge pools at Secret Bay to the classic InterContinental.  But what Dominica has never been is easy to get […]

This Caribbean Island Is Home to one of the Region’s Oldest Carnival Celebrations 

It’s one of the oldest Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean: Mas Domnik, the legendary series of fetes that dates back to the 18th century.  And if you’re planning to visit, the island is readying for an action-packed schedule from Jan. 18 to March 5, 2025.  Officials say next year will be the “most exciting yet,” […]

Dominica Has New Three-Story Treehouse Villas With Relaxation Decks and Private Plunge Pools 

Three-story space. Private reading and relaxation decks. Open spaces, eco-friendly construction and spectacular plunge pools.  These are the new Hillside Ti-Fey+ Villas at Dominica’s six-star Secret Bay Resort, which officially opened their doors on Friday.  They’re a striking new addition to one of the world’s great luxury resorts: they’re the essence of Secret Bay’s unique […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2025

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s premier warm-weather destination but, in our opinion, as the most complex, diverse, vibrant destination on […]

This Caribbean Six-Star Luxury Resort Just Launched Fractional Ownership 

Those striking infinity plunge pools. The indoor-outdoor villas. The personalized concierges. The secluded, dreamy beach.  It’s one of the greatest luxury resorts in the hemisphere: Secret Bay, the spectacular villa resort in the north of Dominica, the six-star resort that single-handedly put Dominica on the map of luxury travelers.  Over the last few years, the […]