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Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Beauty of Punta Cana

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Eli Tremblay, who sent in this gorgeous shot of the beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW …

Palladium Hotel Group Names New President, CEO

Spain’s Palladium Hotel Group, which has a large footprint in the Caribbean, has named a new president and a chief executive officer. The company has tapped Abel Matutes Prats as its new president, and selected Jesus Sobrino as the new …

At a New Dominican Republic Resort, the Art of Modern Caribbean Design

The newest resort in the Dominican Republic, Club Med Miches, Playa Esmerelda is now open, and Hilary Lancaster, CEO of Fusion Interiors Group, which designed the property, gave Caribbean Journal an insight into how she achieved the look of the stunning new …

Live Aqua Is Opening an All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Punta Cana

La Collection Resorts’ Live Aqua hotel brand is set to open a new hotel in the heart of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana is slated to open in March, the company …

The Dominican Republic Has a Huge New Solar Park

The Dominican Republic has officially debuted a major new solar energy park in the country. The new Solar Canoa park, set in Canoa in the western portion of the country, has a capacity of 25 megawatts in its first phase. …

Punta Cana Is Getting a New Casino Resort

A new casino resort destination is coming to Punta Cana, the most popular tourism destination in the Dominican Republic. Serenade Caribbean Hotels has announced plans to open a 603-room all-inclusive casino resort (yes, there will be swim-out rooms as an …

A New Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to Mexico

A new Margaritaville resort will soon be opening its doors in the heart of the Caribbean coast of Mexico, thanks to a partnership between Jimmy Buffett’s iconic brand and Karisma Hotels and Resorts. The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Playa Limon, Dominican Republic

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Andrew Harper, who sent in this lovely shot of horseback riding at Playa Limon in the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com …

Caribbean Hotel Industry Could Set New Highs

With one month of data remaining to process, the Caribbean’s hotel industry has a shot to reach its highest levels ever in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR). Year to date through November, the region …

Cancun Is Getting New Flights from Newark

Mexico’s tourism hub of Cancun is set for the arrival of a new daily nonstop flight from Newark. Frontier Airlines is planning to launch new daily nonstop flights from Newark to Cancun beginning March 10, the company said in a …

New Dreams Punta Cana Resort Targeting February Debut

Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts is targeting a February debut for its new Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic. The all-inclusive property is slated to officially open on Feb. 21, 2020, according to the company’s Web site. …

Puerto Rico Is Getting New Nonstop Flights From Baltimore

Frontier Airlines is continuing its Caribbean push with plans for another new route to Puerto Rico. The low-cost carrier will be launching new daily flights from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The new service will …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sand in Punta Cana

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Magdalena Tosik, who sent in this delightful shot of Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com …