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A Sunset Walk on One of the Caribbean’s Most Beautiful Beaches: Grand Anse Beach in Grenada

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Join me for a sunset walk on one of the most picturesque, stunning, magnificent beaches in the whole Caribbean: Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Grand Anse, the signature stretch of sand on this beautiful island, is a dynamic, living beach: walking here at sunset means encountering everyone and everything, from a beach workout going on […]

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Playa Is Adding Another Resort in the Caribbean

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By Alexander Britell Playa Hotels and Resorts is adding another new Caribbean resort, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will manage the former Live Aqua Playa del Carmen as a new hotel called The Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.  The expansion is the product of Playa’s strategic alliance with Hilton, one […]

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Playa Completes $34.5 Million Sale of Dreams Puerto Aventuras

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Playa Hotels and Resorts has completed its sale of the Dreams Puerto Aventuras resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company sold the resort back in November for a total consideration of $34.5 million in cash.  It was one of three resort sales by Playa during the pandemic, including the sale […]

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Curaçao Is Open for Tourism Again

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is open for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  On Jan. 1, Curaçao officially reopened to all international travelers, following a limited reopening.  “Our borders are now fully open #WelcomeBack to our global visitors,” the Curacao Tourist Board said in a statement.  And yes, that includes travelers from […]


Playa Completes $34.5 Million Sale of Dreams Puerto Aventuras

The all-inclusive Dreams Playa Bonita resort in Panama will be opening at the end of the first quarter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort, which is parent company AMResorts’ only hotel property in Panama, will reopen on March 10, 2021, according to AMResorts’ website.  The property, a short drive from Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport, […]

AMResorts Is Opening Its First Hotels in Saint Lucia

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI It was back in 2017 that AMResorts first announced plans for two new resorts in St. Lucia, but because of several delays including the COVID-19 pandemic, plans on an opening were up in the air. This week, Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) was told by hotel representatives that there […]

Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Reopens

The Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana resort has officially reopened, completing AMResorts’ reopening of all of the company’s 11 resorts in the Dominican Republic.  The all-inclusive, family-friendly resort, has 500 rooms and suites in the heart of Bavaro in Punta Cana.  Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader was on hand for the reopening ceremony, joined by […]

An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently as AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group company, officially reopened Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana following a […]

Choice Hotels Adds AMResorts All-Inclusives to Loyalty Program

Choice Hotels has completed the onboarding of more than 50 AMResorts all-inclusive resorts to its network.  The move is the result of a strategic agreement with AMResorts’ parent company, Apple Leisure Group, signed last year, which allows for members of Choice Hotel’s Choice Privileges loyalty program to earn and redeem points at AMResorts’ Zoëtry, Secrets, […]

Dreams Is Expanding Its Resort in Curaçao

AMResorts’ Dreams brand, which launched a new resort in Curacao at the end of last year, is expanding on the Dutch Caribbean island.  The adults-only Floris Suite Hotel will close after Easter to undergo a significant renovation, after which the property will relaunch as part of the Dreams resort’s Preferred Club.  The renovation of the […]

AMResorts Opens New All-Inclusive Dreams Resort in Cancun

AMResorts has opened its newest all-inclusive, the Dreams Vista Cancun Golf and Spa Resort.  The property, which officially opened July 2, has 416 rooms in a setting within the Puerta del Mar community.  “We are pleased to welcome Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort – this contemporary, tropical paradise will offer the ideal backdrop for […]

Hard Rock Punta Cana to Host Top Dominican Tourism Conference

The tourism hub of Punta Cana will play host to the leading tourism conference in the Dominican Republic next month.  ASONAHORES, the Dominican Republic’s national hotel and tourism association, will run the 20th edition of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange conference at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana.  The show will run from […]