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Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

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They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […]

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Remote Work Is Driving a Luxury Real Estate Boom in Mexico

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Working remote looks like it’s here to stay since the pandemic began, but the ability to work in a beautiful Mexico home has actually helped real estate in the country, one that has been centered in Mayakoba on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. “The profile the buyer has […]

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This Playa del Carmen Luxury Resort Has a New Look 

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One of the top resorts in the Mexican Caribbean has unveiled a major new look: the Fairmont Mayakoba, which has completed a massive renovation.  The project included a complete renovation of all guest rooms, an “overhaul” of its eateries and bars, a new look for three beach pools and the main pool, and a new […]

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This Riviera Maya Luxury Resort Has a New GM

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The Fairmont Mayakoba luxury resort in the Riviera Maya has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Fairmont Mayakoba has named Jack van Teeffelen as its new general manager, after having served as interim general manager since last fall.  Van Teeffelen’s experience includes stops at the Savoy in London, the Fairmont San […]


This Playa del Carmen Luxury Resort Has a New Look 

The Fairmont Residences Mayakoba has launched its final phase of development, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The luxe Mexican Caribbean resort community, developed by RLH Properties, has revealed the last piece of its master plan, with three new buildings.  The residences, all of which will offer full ownership, will include a mix of six or […]

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion Names New Director of Sales 

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort has named a new director fo sales for the Americas.  The luxury resort has tapped Caribbean hospitality veteran Frank Pierce to the role.  Pierce comes to the resort with more than 30 years of experience in hotel operations and sales and marketing.  His career includes positions with Raffles/Fairmont Hotels, Sheraton […]

This is the Hottest New Beach Club in the Rivera Maya 

The hottest new beach club in the Riviera Maya has officially opened its doors in the heart of the Riviera Maya’s luxury capital.  The new Maykana has debuted at the Fairmont Mayakoba resort, the latest addition to the Fairmont’s multimillion-dollar renovation that is still ongoing (the property remains open, however).  Maykana has five different food […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New Executive Chef

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has named a new executive chief, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Four Seasons has tapped Picco Alapatt for the role, in which he will oversee the culinary teams and operations at the resort.  Alapatt most recently served as the executive chef at the Gulf Court Hotel, Business Bay in Dubai, the […]

Top Caribbean Golf Resort Sold

A partnership co-owned and managed by LionGrove Capital has acquired another resort in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company, which also owns the Fairmont El San Juan Resort, has purchased the Wyndham Candelero Beach Resort from Palmas Hill Partners.  LionGrove is rebranding the property as the new Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf […]

This Mexican Caribbean Resort Just Added Overwater Villas

One of the leading resorts in the Mexican Caribbean has added a collection of new overwater villas.  They’re called “Over-the-water pool villas,” and they’re set on the lagoon at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort.  It’s part of a broader expansion project recently completed by Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That includes the addition […]

Foxwoods to Open Its First Caribbean Resort Casino

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Popular gaming company Foxwoods Resort Casino will be expanding to the Caribbean – and outside of the mainland United States – for the first time in company history in the form of the Foxwoods El San Juan Casino at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. […]

Accor Launches Villa Rental Platform

Accor has launched a new “Apartments & Villas” site, one dedicated to villa rentals, apartment rental sand extended-stay hotel properties. The new site has more than 50,000 accommodations available, putting the hotel giant into an increasingly competitive market for home rentals. “Apartments & Villas site reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation as consumer travel needs […]