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A New All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Punta Cana

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There’s a new all-inclusive beach resort in Punta Cana’s fast-growing Cap Cana neighborhood, Caribbean Journal has learned. Karisma Hotels and Resorts has debuted the new Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana, adjacent to the recently-opened Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana. The […]

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In the Dominican Republic, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive

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When TRS Cap Cana Hotel first opened in 2018, the resort was expected to be among the Palladium Group’s most successful all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic. And it was before the pandemic. The hotel, like most in the world, closed […]

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The 5 Best Things to Do in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

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Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s luxury resort zone in Punta Cana, may be home to some of the most high-end resorts in the country, but a trip there is not complete without doing these outside-of-the-hotel activities. During a visit to […]

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The Caribbean's Leading Golf Resort Is Planning a $90 Million Expansion

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The Caribbean’s leading golf resort is getting bigger.  Casa de Campo, the renowned golf resort and community in La Romana, the Dominican Republic, has broken ground on a new $90 million expansion project.  The project will see the construction of […]


Brazil’s GOL Returns to Punta Cana

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Brazilian air carrier GOL has returned to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  The carrier is now operating three flights between São Paulo and Punta Cana, with service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.  The flights are being operated on Boeing […]


Excellence Has a New Hotel in Punta Cana

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Excellence Collection has opened its newest hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Finest Punta Cana is a family-friendly property, with a total of 455 suites.  That includes a mix of rooftop suites, swim-up suite […]

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Air Canada Is Launching a New Route to the Dominican Republic

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Canada is one of the biggest source markets for tourism in the Dominican Republic.  Until now, though, the vast majority of Canadian travelers have touched down in the travel hotspot of Punta Cana.  Now, however, a new destination is emerging […]


What's Next for Four Seasons in the Caribbean?

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is no stranger to the residential resort market, having operated in the space for more than 25 years. And now that experience is proving to be beneficial as […]


Bahia Principe to Reopen More Dominican Republic Hotels

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All-inclusive brand Bahia Principe is opening another six of its hotels in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, the company said this week.  Five of the properties are in the Dominican Republic, along with one other hotel in Mexico, according to […]

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St Regis Is Opening Another New Caribbean Resort

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St Regis is planning to open another new resort in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  With the new St Regis Cap Cana already under construction in the Dominican Republic, the luxury brand has announced it also be opening a […]


Dominican Republic Tourism Just Set an All-Time Record

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The Dominican Republic just set an all-time tourism record, Caribbean Journal has learned. Last month was the best September for tourist arrivals in the history fo the country — with more visitors than in high-powered years like 2018 and 2019.  […]


Rum Journal: A Very Special Rum from Papa’s Pilar

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A great rum should be more than a rum. It should be an event.  That’s true of any luxury product — whether a bottle of wine or a fine cigar; it should move you, make you feel special, that the […]