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This Cancun Resort’s New Culinary Push

A new focus on food By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Oasis Hotels & Resorts has debuted six new restaurants at its Grand Oasis complex in Cancun this year, following a $30 million renovation project that placed significant focus on elevating […]

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A Major New Hotel Is Coming to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Thompson Hotels is coming to the Caribbean By Alexander Britell Thompson Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean. The company announced the planned opening of its new Thompson Playa del Carmen this fall on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the brand’s first hotel […]

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Hilton's New Digital Room Key

A new way to check in By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Hilton Worldwide has introduced its new Digital Key, a new feature of the Hilton HHonors app which provides frequent guests the option to bypass the hotel’s check-in desk and […]

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Rum Journal: A Very Cool All-Inclusive Bar in Puerto Plata

It’s not like any all-inclusive bar in all of the Caribbean. It’s not really like any other bar, either. And that’s a very good thing. This is the Vintage Club Bar at the all-inclusive Gran Ventana Beach Resort in Puerto […]


Caribbean-Mexico Hotel Construction Pipeline at 29,113 Rooms

Slight increase in rooms under contract By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean-Mexico Hotel Construction Pipeline is up to 167 hotels and 29,113 rooms, according to the latest STR Construction Pipeline report. That represented a 3.5 percent increase in rooms […]


The Best Hotel (And the Best Table) in Saba

Exploring the Queen’s Gardens By Alexander Britell SABA — I don’t eat lobster very often. Sure, I like it. But when I go to a restaurant that seems good, I always feel that the way to see what the restaurant […]

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A Floating Caribbean Hotel

Beyond the overwater bungalow in Guadeloupe By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one step beyond the overwater bungalow. It may just be the first of its kind in the Caribbean — a floating hotel. It’s called Aqua Lodge, and it’s set […]


This Boutique Caribbean Resort Has a New Executive Chef

A new top chef at Calabash Cove By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Calabash Cove Resort and Spa in St Lucia has announced the appointment of Thierry Lazarus as Executive Chef. In this capacity Lazarus will lead the culinary team […]


Are You a Single Traveler? Here's Where to Go in the Caribbean.

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon More Caribbean travelers than ever are choosing to fly solo, but single status is no barrier to the value and convenience that staying at an all-inclusive resort can offer. Whether you’re yearning for a holiday romance; like […]

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An Upgrade Project at Curaçao's Kontiki Beach Resort

Big changes at Curaçao resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao’s Kontiki Beach Resort has embarked on a major upgrade project, according to the country’s tourist board. The 80-room property has announced a full room product upgrade. The project includes […]


Wyndham’s Big Regional Expansion

Major room growth in Latin America, Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Wyndham Hotel Group has reported record room growth in its Latin America and Caribbean portfolio for the second quarter of 2015, with 11 new properties and 1,281 new […]


AMResorts Adding Another Hotel in Mexico

Another new property as expansion continues By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts’ regional expansion continues. The company announced plans to open a Sunscape Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta in December. That would be the company’s fourth property in the […]