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Bahamas, US Virgin Islands Top Caribbean Countries in Cruise Passenger Spending 

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You can see the ships. They’re in just about every port in the Caribbean, bringing thousands of passengers to their shores.  But what’s not always clear is how much money these passengers are actually spending in the Caribbean. But a […]

Flights

New Flights From Canada to the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort 

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It’s the top resort in the Dominican Republic: the legendary Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, the Caribbean capital of everything from golf to wellness. Now, it’s getting easier than ever to visit, thanks to new flights coming from the […]

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Hilton’s New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Will Have Beach Bungalows and a Rooftop Pool 

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It’s been one of the more-anticipated new debuts in the Caribbean this year: the Hilton Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Hilton’s first-ever resort in the nascent hotspot of Miches, a lush, pristine corner of Samana Bay in the Dominican Republic.  The […]

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Riu Just Relaunched This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort With Nearly 1,000 Rooms 

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It wasn’t your typical renovation in the Caribbean. All-inclusive brand Riu actually demolished one of its Bavaro Beach-area resorts to pave way for a massive expansion of the one next door.  The result? The new-look, significantly larger all-inclusive Riu Palace […]


The Dominican Republic’s Most Exclusive Resort Is Having a Big 50th Anniversary Party 

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It’s been the most exclusive place to stay in the Dominican Republic for decades, hosting celebrities, heads of state and sports legends to its 7,000-acre resort and club in La Romana.  In recent years, it’s hosted major motion pictures (like […]


Hyatt Is Opening a New “Centric” Hotel in the Dominican Republic 

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It’s a brand that’s been rumored to be coming to the Caribbean for years. First, there were talks about one in Barbados. Then another was pegged to open in Puerto Rico. But it looks like the first-ever Hyatt Centric hotel […]

Flights

American Airlines Has a New Nonstop Flight to La Romana in the Dominican Republic

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Your flight lands, you head through customs, hop into a golf cart and head for one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts.  In a few months, American Airlines will be kicking off a brand-new route to La Romana in the […]


British Airways Just Launched a Sale on Barbados Flights 

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Planning a getaway to the Platinum Coast? Or a wellness vacation to the Pitons? British Airways just launched a sale on flights to Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. So what’s the national flag carrier offering right now? The sale covers […]


Planning a Punta Cana Vacation? Southwest Airlines Is Adding Flights From a New City

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Austin. Detroit. Milwaukee. Hartford. Minneapolis. Providence. New Haven. What do they all have in common? It’s no secret that the largest source markets for Caribbean travel have been cities like New York, Miami and Chicago. In recent years, though, the […]

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Riu Resorts Is Reopening This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

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You know Riu. The drink dispensers in your room, the international restaurants, the always-fun, always perky ambience. In recent years, the Spanish hotel chain has grown even more in the Caribbean, from Jamaica to the Riviera Maya.  But Riu’s Caribbean […]


Dominican Republic Beachfront Home Lists for $27.5 Million 

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A luxury villa at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo resort is on the market for $27.5 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Brisa Del Mar, a 12-bedroom, 12-bathroom retreat, is listed with The Agency’s Steven Ankrom and Santiago Arana.  […]


For the Dominican Republic, a Sustained Tourism Boom 

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It was August 2020, in the heart of the initial reopening period during the pandemic, when the Dominican Republic’s tourism boom largely began.  At least that’s the date that Tourism Minister David Collado points to.  But when you look at […]