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This New $225 Million All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic Just Held Its Grand Opening

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One of the most anticipated resorts in the Dominican Republic has now held its grand opening. The new resort has joined the Dominican Republic’s growing luxury map. The Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton has held its grand opening on the island’s northeast coast — the latest addition to Miches, one of the […]

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The Caribbean Island of St Kitts Is a Haven for Hiking, Eco-Tourism and Wellness, and It’s Becoming a Year-Round Hotspot

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Mount Liamuiga is a nearly 4,000-foot-tall volcano that’s one of the highest points in the Caribbean. It’s been dormant for nearly two thousand years. But lately, the biggest peak on the Caribbean island of St Kitts been heating up for a different reason.  The mountain is lush and verdant, covered with rainforest, and is seeing […]

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These 5 Turks and Caicos Resorts Are Off-the-Radar Gems You’ve Probably Never Heard of 

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When you think of the best Turks and Caicos resorts, you probably imagine iconic Grace Bay sands, swaying palms, and upscale beachfront retreats, or something in between. And you know what? You’re not wrong. But if you venture beyond the bigger-name luxury stays, these sun-soaked islands are filled with boutique hideaways and charming resorts that […]

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This is the Biggest Trend in Luxury Caribbean Travel Right Now

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Design. Service. Food and beverage. Experiences. Space. They all form an essential core of the luxury travel experience, particularly in the Caribbean, a region where luxury manifests itself in unique ways.  After all, Caribbean luxury isn’t identical to luxury in New York or Paris; it takes a different shape, and caters to different demands.  But […]


These 5 Turks and Caicos Resorts Are Off-the-Radar Gems You’ve Probably Never Heard of 

Deals. Networking. Trends. Outlooks. There’s no more essential Caribbean hotel gathering than the ALIS CALA conference, which returns to Coral Gables, Fla. later this month.  The newly-rebranded ALIS CALA (which used to be a pair of conferences called CHRIS and HOLA, runs April 29 to May 1 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in greater […]

Marriott Just Opened a New Four Points by Sheraton in the Dominican Republic 

It’s always been Punta Cana. The Dominican Republic’s high-volume tourist destination keeps showing growth – but with record-breaking visitor arrivals, the DR’s visitor growth is spreading to new poles. That includes the capital of Santo Domingo, which has been welcoming a host of new flights in recent years, as officials look to ramp up visitation […]

The Increasingly Hip South Coast of Barbados Has a Very Cool New Boutique Hotel

Barbados’ South Coast, often hailed as the island’s “capital of cool,” has welcomed an exciting new addition to its hospitality scene: The Rockley. This vibrant boutique hotel, a reimagining of the former South Beach Hotel, offers travelers an immersive experience into Bajan culture and the lively local community. ​The Rockley+8Caribbean Journal+8The Rockley+8 Located in the […]

The Caribbean Island Of Barbuda Is Getting Ready for Its Big Moment, With a New Airport and Robert De Niro’s Beachfront Nobu On the Way  

It was a Caribbean island favored by Princess Diana (one of its beaches still bears her name), famous for its endless stretches of white and pink sand, one of those remote places whose very name conjured up the thrill of the exotic.  For years, Barbuda was something of a fantasy, a beautiful hidden-away island a […]

Bonaire’s Top Hotel Has Some New-Look Rooms 

It’s our favorite hotel in Bonaire: the Harbour Village Beach Club, home to the best beach on the island and a lovely, private-club-style retreat.  Now, the property has unveiled some new-look rooms: they’re called Harbour Residences, and they just completed a renovation project.  The units consist of one-bedroom, townhouse-style apartments, all with full kitchens, a […]

The Dominican Republic City of Santiago Is Getting More New Hotels As Demand Grows

Punta Cana. La Romana. Santo Domingo. Puerto Plata. They’re the traditional tourism hubs of the Dominican Republic. But in the last few years, another city is getting on travelers’ radar: Santiago de los Caballeros, which is seeing renewed hotel growth and new flights. The newest development? Hampton’s Hampton by Hilton brand is opening a new […]

Hopkins, Belize Is the Best Caribbean Beach Town You’ve Never Heard of 

You hear it in the late afternoon. It starts as a walking beat: one, two, one two. Then it becomes something else, something more powerful. One-two-three one. A percussive pounding, a series of ritual punches that cut through the sea air and find you wherever you are. This is the rhythm of Hopkins, a maritime […]

"Brides Are Loving The Bahamas." Here are the Best Hotels for a Nassau & Paradise Island Destination Wedding

Weddings on the beach. Junkanoo rush-outs. Daniel Boulud-designed menus. There’s nothing quite like the weddings in Nassau & Paradise Island, and more and more brides are looking to the Bahamian hotspot for their big day. The Bahamian capital’s offerings continue to evolve every year, too, and the its collection of resorts has something for every […]