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Celebrity Apex Makes Port Canaveral Debut Ahead of Caribbean Season

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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex has officially arrived at Port Canaveral, marking the start of the ship’s first-ever season sailing from Central Florida. Beginning in Nov. 2025 and continuing through Apr. 2026, the Edge-Series vessel will operate a program of seven-night Caribbean itineraries that include some of the region’s most popular destinations. The ship’s arrival expands […]

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These Two New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts Now Have an Opening Date 

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Miches. It’s a lush, uncrowded corner of the Dominican Republic where the mountains and the forest come right up against the beach. And in the last few years, it’s been the epicenter of new hotel growth in the country, with just about every major brand having some kind of presence or plans. That includes the […]

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Mazatlan Is Getting Hot. Now Delta Is Adding a New Nonstop Route. 

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Maybe you’ve heard of Cabo. Or Acapculco. Or Puerto Vallarta. When it comes to destinations on Mexico’s Pacific coast, there are some clear standouts.  But another coastal getaway has been getting increasingly hot in recent years: Mazatlan,  Mexico tourism officials call it the country’s “Colonial City on the Beach,” and that’s the big part of its […]

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Turks and Caicos' The Bight Breaking Ground Later This Year; Hotel Timeline Unclear

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The Bight, a residential resort, has announced a multi-phased development plan, although it is not clear when the hotel itself will be opening its doors. Eventually, the hotel will comprise 66 boutique villas, 90 guest rooms, a distillery and a rum bar, a 140-seat private event space, an infinity-edge pool and a large wellness center.  […]


Mazatlan Is Getting Hot. Now Delta Is Adding a New Nonstop Route. 

Hyatt’s Dreams resort brand is opening a new all-inclusive in Mazatlan, Mexico this year.  The new Dreams Estrella Del Mar Maztlan is opening its doors later this year, according to Hyatt.  The family-friendly resort will have a total of 350 suites, each with a view of the ocean.  That’s along with amenities like an aquatic […]

Jewel Resorts Just Opened a New All-Inclusive in Punta Cana 

Playa Hotels and Resorts’ Jewel brand has opened its first-ever resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Jewel Punta Cana has opened its doors in the Uvero Altao Beach area of greater Punta Cana, the country’s most popular tourist destination.  It’s the latest addition to the massive number of Punta Cana […]

Dreams Officially Opens New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

Hyatt’s Dreams brand has officially opened its new Dreams Flora Resort and Spa in Punta Cana.  The newest addition to Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is set on the beach in the Cabeza de Toro area of Punta Cana.  Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection now totals 12 resorts in the Dominican Republic; Dreams Flora is the fifth Dreams resort […]

Dreams Is Opening Its New Punta Cana Resort in February 

The Dreams all-inclusive brand is opening a new Punta Cana resort in February 2023, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Dreams Flora Punta Cana is slated to open its doors in the Cabeza de Toro section of greater Punta Cana. It’s the latest addition for the Dreams brand, part of the AMR Collection and Hyatt’s […]

Hyatt Is Buying Dream Hotel Group

Hyatt Hotel Corporation is making another high-profile hotel company purchase, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s hotel brand and management platform.  That includes Dream Hotels, Chatwal Hotels and Unscripted Hotels.  Dream Hotel Group has been talking about a Caribbean expansion for […]

Dreams Is Adding Another All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana 

Hyatt’s Dreams brand is opening another new all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic’s tourism capital, Punta Cana.  The new Dreams Flora Resort and Spa is slated to open its doors in December 2022, according to parent company Hyatt.  It’s the sixth Dreams-branded resort in Punta Cana alone. The opening is yet another boost for what […]

New Dreams Resort in Punta Cana to Open Doors in February 

The newest Dreams all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana will be opening its doors early next year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Dreams Flora Resort and Spa, the latest addition to Apple Leisure Group’s AMR Collection, will be holding its official opening in February 2023, the company confirmed.  The all-inclusive resort will be set in the […]

Hyatt Has a New All-Inclusive Portfolio 

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its focus on all-inclusive, particularly in the Caribbean, with a new portfolio called the “Inclusive Collection.” The new portfolio includes nine different “luxury” all-inclusive brands, the vast majority of which come from the company’s purchase of Apple Leisure Group last year.  The “Inclusive Collection” includes Hyatt Hyatt Ziva resorts, Hyatt Zilara […]