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Jamaica’s Legendary Half Moon Resort Is Reopening Next Month 

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It’s the signature luxury resort in Jamaica. And it’s making a quick comeback, Caribbean Journal has learned. One week after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Half Moon Jamaica has announced plans to reopen on Dec. 15, 2025, as the resort and the wider island continue recovery efforts. The legendary Montego Bay property confirmed that the […]

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Why You Need to Visit Valentines Resort on Harbour Island

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Dunmore Town is the first thing you see on the water taxi to Harbour Island, the colorful roofs and the old cottages, the greenery and the golf carts. It just might be the prettiest little town in the whole Caribbean, a remarkable mix of lovingly restored and charmingly forgotten old homes, dotted with little shops […]

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Karisma Planning South American Expansion

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Karisma is looking to make a major expansion in South America. The company has appointed Juan Pablo Franky as its new chief executive officer for the region, a role in which he will spearhead the expansion of Karisma’s brands. “We are extremely pleased that Juan Pablo is joining our accomplished team, taking on a pivotal […]

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The Perfect Anguilla-St. Barth Vacation

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Zemi Beach House and Hotel Christopher St. Barth have partnered to provide travelers heading to the Caribbean a unique opportunity. Instead of just visiting one island destination, guests can enjoy a multi-island experience– relaxing on the white sand beaches of both Anguilla and St. Barth. Travelers can stay at these […]


Karisma Planning South American Expansion

The fast-growing Courtyard by Marriott brand is expanding again in the Caribbean Basin, with a new Courtyard slated to debut in San Pedro Sula, Honduras next year. The news follows similar Courtyard debuts in Caribbean cities including Kralendijk, Bonaire, Nassau and a planned Aruba location. The Courtyard by Marriott San Pedro Sula will be located […]

Caribbean Hotels Pick Up Momentum

The Caribbean hotel industry seems to be picking up momentum, according to the latest data from hotel analytics firm STR. Caribbean hotel occupancy was 66.7 percent in the month of June, a 3.1 percent increase over July 2016 that was the highest year-over-year improvement in occupancy in the Caribbean since September 2016. Average daily rates […]

VIDEO: Les Ilets de la Plage, St. Barth’s Hidden Gem Hotel

By Alexander Britell St. Barth is the luxury capital of the Caribbean, from neverending lunches at the Eden Rock to lazy afternoons at Tom Beach. But to experience the real St. Barth, to understand what makes this place so overwhelmingly lovely, you have to go beyond the hotels. You have to live it. You have […]

The Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations

You can take a great family vacation anywhere in the Caribbean. But some islands have a certain innate family-friendliness, an added level of comfort and ease that make a trip particularly well suited for a family traveling together, whether due to well-developed infrastructure or thoughtful hotels. Because the same trip that’s exotic and alluring for […]

Hyatt House Opens First Property in Mexico

The first-ever Hyatt House hotel in Mexico and Latin America has opened its doors in Mexico City. The Hyatt House Mexico City/Santa Fe includes 119 “residentially inspired” guestrooms, ranging from studios to kitchen suites with fully equipped kitchens. It also features the 24-hour H Market, with snacks, salads and sandwiches, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel […]

How to Get Free Extra Nights at Dominica's Secret Bay

Secret Bay, one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular boutique hotels, has launched a limited time promotion offering free extra nights for travelers who book by July 15. Travelers who book a stay at the Dominica hotel get three nights for the price of two, or six nights for the price of four — an extra night […]

VIDEO: Discovering the Surfsong Villa Resort in Tortola

It’s one of those places where you’d want to be even if there weren’t a great resort on the grounds. The Surfsong Villa Resort is set on the ​​eastern end of Tortola,​ British Virgin Islands, just off Beef Island on Well Bay, a tucked-away spot you could drive by a million times and never know […]

A New Hotel Manager at the St. Regis Bahia Beach

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort has appointed Jan Vanhaelewyn as Hotel Manager. “The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort has, set the benchmark for hospitality in Puerto Rico,” said Vanhaelewyn. “With its bespoke luxury and unparalleled service, I am extremely honored to join the distinguished team and carry on the hotel’s position as the leader […]