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The 10 Best Hotels in St. Maarten

Although it’s a busy gateway to the farther reaches of the Caribbean, St. Maarten (the Dutch side of the island) certainly merits more than a quick fly-by. Spend a few days here and you’re sure to be impressed by the […]

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Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Continues to Slide

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After showing positive signs in September, Caribbean hotel occupancy declined again in October, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. The Caribbean’s hotel occupancy fell 2.5 percent to 54.7 percent in October, down from the same month […]

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Five Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean to Try Right Now

Luxury Boutique Hotels

At certain small hotels in the Caribbean, the art of luxury is delivered in a more intimate, more bespoke manner, with an emphasis on indulgence, sophistication and tranquility. That can manifest itself in any number of ways, from a properly […]

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How to Stay in a Tree House in Tulum

Tree House

One of the Caribbean’s hippest destinations has an exotic new accommodation: treehouses. The Papaya Playa project in Tulum has launched a portfolio of new sustainably-crafted tree houses in a jungle the coast. The tree houses are crafted from local Zapote […]

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Major New Project Launches in Grenada

Levera

A major new project has officially broken ground to soon join the top Grenada hotels. The Levera Beach Resort Grenada is set on 375 acres on Grenada’s largely undeveloped northeastern coast. The multi-phased project will begin with the construction of […]


The 7 Best Luxury Stays in Jamaica

Best Luxury Hotels in Jamaica

Splurging on a trip to Jamaica? Whether you’re celebrating something special or just the seeking a rarefied retreat, the land of wood and water offers plenty of high-end hotels where you can combine luxury and languor. Here are the top […]


Six Great Small Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Small Hotels

Mention the Dominican Republic and the first thing that usually comes to mind is mega-resorts in places like the tourism hub of Punta Cana. But think again, because there’s much more to the Dominican Republic than its most famous resort town, […]

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Five Caribbean City Hotels to Visit Right Now

City Hotels

While we love the beach and the natural beauty of the Caribbean, there is a whole other world of the Caribbean to discover in the region’s urban areas. Yes, the Caribbean’s cities are vibrant, energetic, culturally rich places ripe for […]


Interval Renews Agreement with Ocean Hotels

Interval International and Ocean Two Partnership Limited, a subsidiary of Barbados hospitality group Ocean Hotels, announced the extension of their affiliation agreement.  The multi-year contract includes Ocean Two Resort and Residences, a mixed-use resort on the south coast of Barbados. […]


Barbados’ Waves Is a Game-Changing Property

You’d never guess it. Not when you’re sipping a fresh espresso, looking out toward the turquoise Bajan sea. You’d never guess that this is an all-inclusive resort. This is something else — hip, sleek, and, yes, cool. And it’s beautiful. […]

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Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Shows Slight Rebound

Hotel Occupancy

After 10 straight months of declining hotel occupancy in the Caribbean, the region finally posted positive, if minimal growth in September, according to the latest numbers from STR. The region posted 54.7 percent occupancy in September (the height of the […]


Caribbean Hotels Occupancy Continues Decline

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Caribbean hotel occupancy fell year-over-year last month for the 10th month in a row, according to hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s occupancy was 66 percent in August, down 2.4 percent from August 2015, although the 2.4 percent drop was […]


STR: 82 Hotels In Construction in Caribbean, Mexico

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There were 82 projects in construction across the Caribbean and Mexico region last month, according to the latest pipeline report from hotel analytics firm STR. Those projects comprised a total of 13,098 rooms. Overall, there are 27,951 rooms in 172 […]


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