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The 15 Best Belize Hotels for 2026 Are Designed for Travelers Who Want a Strong Sense of Place

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Belize’s most compelling hotels are defined less by what they add than by what they allow. Geography leads here. Rivers cut through lodge grounds. Reef systems dictate daily rhythms. Villages sit close enough that you really feel this destination. The best places to stay in Belize don’t try to insulate guests from their surroundings; they […]

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How to Move to the Dominican Republic, Explained

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Beautiful, seemingly innumerable beaches; mountain peaks and surf towns; charming villages and state-of-the-art resort communities. There’s a reason, after all, that the Dominican Republic is the most popular travel destination in the Caribbean. But it also offers quite a bit to those who take the real estate plunge. […]

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$25 Million Astor Penthouse Hits the Market in the Dominican Republic

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The Residences at the St. Regis Cap Cana near Punta Cana recently unveiled its $25 million Astor Penthouse, which is one of the most expensive properties to hit the Dominican Republic market this year. The Residences at the St. Regis Cap Cana is one of the Dominican Republic’s newest luxury developments set to open […]

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This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort Is Reopening 

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All-inclusive brand Bahia Principe is reopening its Grand Cayacoa resort in the Dominican Republic.  The Samana-area property is set to welcome back guests on Nov. 1, 2022,  the company told Caribbean Journal.  The 284-room hotel has two pools, five restaurants and four bars. It’s set right on Samana Bay.  It has been closed since the […]


$25 Million Astor Penthouse Hits the Market in the Dominican Republic

It’s hard to think of anyone who has better distilled the dream of island living than Jimmy Buffett. And Buffett’s empire has expanded far beyond music, from the famous, ubiquitous Margaritaville restaurants and bars to a fast-expanding portfolio of branded resorts, including in the Caribbean.  Margaritaville’s resort portfolio, which includes properties under several different sub-brands […]

An All-Inclusive “Oktoberfest in Paradise” in Punta Cana 

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is launching an “island version” of the iconic autumn beer event, Oktoberfest in the Dominican Republic. The nearly two-month-long event will be held at the all-inclusive Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, a resort that is the product of an alliance with Karisma Hotels and Resorts.  The first edition in Punta Cana will […]

The Dominican Republic Just Set an All-Time Tourism Record 

Tourism in the Dominican Republic is growing at a dazzling pace in 2022, and the country just set another record.  The month of July saw the most visitors to the Dominican Republic in a single month in the country’s history, exceeding even that of December 2021.  The news was shared by Dominican Republic Tourism Minister […]

Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort Completes Renovation 

The Viva Wyndham Azteca all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya has completed a major renovation project.  The oceanfront resort, part of the Playacar complex in the Riviera Maya, has unveiled a refurbished pool and undergone a complete upgrade of all of its room categories.  That includes its Super Rooms, which feature Mexican-inspired decor and either pool, […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica Leading Summer Travel Recovery 

Montego Bay, Jamaica is the leading summer “travel recovery city” of 2022, according to a new report from ForwardKeys.  The Jamaican tourism hub is seeing major improvement over what was already a strong period for the destination last summer, according to the report, which was shared by the Jamaican Ministry of Tourism.  Montego Bay’s tourism […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Saona Island, Dominican Republic 

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charly Primaeier, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach on Saona Island off the coast of the Dominican Republic.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name […]

Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying top dollar may be fewer amenities (though even most small hotels in the Caribbean have […]

In Punta Cana, the Perfect All-Inclusive Swim Up Rooms

It’s one of the hottest things in the world of Caribbean all-inclusive, a concept that is itself the biggest thing in travel right now. We’re talking, naturally, about the swim-up room.  If there’s a new all-inclusive in development in the Caribbean, chances are swim-up rooms are front and center, whether it’s a reimagined Sandals or […]