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Hyatt Just Opened a New Hotel at Cancun International Airport

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Cancun is home to one of the busiest airports in the wider region, and now it has a signature hotel. Hyatt Place Cancun Airport has officially opened, becoming the first Hyatt Place in Quintana Roo and expanding Hyatt’s presence in one of Mexico’s busiest travel hubs. The new-build hotel sits adjacent to Cancun International Airport […]

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Hilton Reopening Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts 

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Hilton is reopening its pair of all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Hilton will be reopening both its Hilton La Romana Family and Hilton La Romana Adult resorts in November. That includes a Nov. 1 relaunch for the Hilton La Romana Family and a Nov. 20 reopening for the […]

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10 Caribbean Beach Resorts for Your Next Vacation  

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It’s one of the best times to visit the Caribbean: the so-called “shoulder season,” when the storms are typically behind us but the winter tourism season hasn’t yet begun.  That means you can find great value — and smaller crowds —in the Caribbean.  From adults-only retreats to good old-fashioned beach resorts, luxe stays to great-value options, […]

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Five Top Dominican Republic Resorts Close for Hurricane Repairs 

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Five major resorts in the Dominican Republic have closed in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.  Hyatt’s flagship Dominican Republic resorts, the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana, both managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts, are closing “for a period of time,” the company said.  Also closing are Playa’s Hilton La Romana Family, Hilton La Romana […]


10 Caribbean Beach Resorts for Your Next Vacation  

One of the most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic’s La Romana is set to reopen, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace is set to welcome back guests on Oct. 1, 2021.  It’s reopening following a series of upgrades to the property; that includes a new look for the hotel lobby; […]

Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo Adds On-Site Testing

The Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic has launched an on-site testing program, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The move helps travelers meet the new CDC requirement of a negative test result taken and received within 72 hours before returning to the United States.  The luxe La Romana resort has made PCR testing available […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Is Relaunching in the Caribbean

Norwegian Cruise Line is relaunching operations in the Caribbean.  And continuing the post-pandemic trend, the cruise line will begin by homeporting a pair of ships in the region.  That will include Norwegian Joy, which will homeport in Montego Bay, and Norwegian Gem, which will be homeporting in La Romana, Dominican Republic.  Each itinerary will include […]

AMResorts Reopens Two All-Inclusive Hotels in the Dominican Republic

Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary has reopened two of its hotels in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has relaunched both the Dreams Dominicus La Romana and Dreams Punta Cana.  Both of the properties began welcoming guests again over the weekend.  “We are eager to continue to reenergize travel to the Dominican […]

Major Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort Reopens

One of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic all-inclusive resorts has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort reopened this week in La Romana on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic.  The property first opened its doors in 1987 as Viva Wyndham’s first-ever Caribbean property.  The hotel has reopened with […]

Playa’s Fernando Mulet on the Future of All-Inclusive Hotels

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Sine the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic halted Caribbean travel in March, new hotel regulations have been put in place that fans of all-inclusive resorts might have to take some time adjust to. But aside from adapting to a new norm, Fernando Mulet, executive vice president and chief development officer at Playa […]

Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now

The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism on July 1, and beefed up its entry requirements on July 29 by adding a […]

The Dominican Republic’s Top Golf Resort Is Open

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, the leading golf resort in the Dominican Republic, has officially reopened its doors.  The La Romana-area resort, best known for its Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course, officially relaunched on July 1.  The property worked with Mallorca-based HS Consulting Group to review and enhance all of its […]