News New Five-Star Coming to St Lucia
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another new five-star property is set to join St Lucia hotels. The Belvedere Plantation historic site in Canaries will be transformed into a luxury hotel through the country’s Citizenship by Investment program. The property is one […]
This Caribbean Country Is Adding 18,000 New Hotel Rooms
The Dominican Republic is seeing a hotel development boom. The Caribbean’s largest tourism destination is projecting more than 18,000 new hotel rooms by 2019, officials said at the recent Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange in Punta Cana. The 18,000 number comprises […]
Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Continues to Decline
Above: the Playa Grande Beach Club Caribbean hotels are off to a very slow start so far in 2016, according to new data from hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s hotels reported occupancy of 74 percent in March, down 4.5 […]
News Kaeeni Beach Coming to Las Galeras
By Guy Britton A major new hotel is coming to one of the Dominican Republic’s up-and-coming destinations. Amhsa Marina Hotel and Resorts has announced plans to launch construction of the Kaeeni Beach Hotel in the Las Galeras beach enclave of […]
Bermuda’s Most Dramatic Lobby
When it comes to hotel lobbies, it’s all about the first impression. And at Bermuda’s Coco Reef, the first impression is dramatic. Bermuda’s most celebrated lobby has reopened, a “theatrical” lobby that was the brainchild of Coco Reef’s owner, John […]
Caribbean Hotels You Can Move To
It’s always so hard to leave a great hotel in the Caribbean. And then there’s that little whisper at the end of your stay — “what if I added another day?” “What if I stayed the whole weekend?” Or perhaps […]
News Major New Hotel Coming to Statia
A major new hotel is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of St Eustatius. The Oranje Bay Hotel and Restaurant has officially launched construction in its location on Oranjebaaiweg in Lower Town. It is the first new hotel development on […]
Three Must-Visit Luxury Stays in the Dominican Republic
By Alexander Britell It’s the Caribbean’s most popular destination by volume — but the Dominican Republic has a wonderful collection of properties that emphasize quality over quantity. From classic beachfront resorts to hip boutiques, you can find precisely the luxury […]
This Caribbean Resort’s “Jungle Book” Experience
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In celebration of the release of Disney’s Jungle Book, Mahekal Beach Resort is inviting guests to experience a special “Get Lost in the Jungle Getaway.” The package includes five-night accommodations in a newly-redesigned Jungle View […]