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Doing Business in the Caribbean: Lessons From Singapore
By Paul Hay Op-Ed Contributor In the “Competitiveness of Small Nations: What matters?”, Densil Williams and Beverly Morgan analyze the competitive performance of Singapore, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago under the “Global Competitiveness Report” over a period spanning 2004/5 to […]
In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier
My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]
Royal Caribbean Is Opening a New “Beach Club” in Cozumel, Mexico
Royal Caribbean already has one “Royal Beach Club” in development, a 17-acre destination in The Bahamas. Now, the cruise giant has announced plans for second one, this time in the Mexican Caribbean. The newest Royal Beach Club will be set […]
At These 13 Resorts, You Can Take the Perfect Adventure-Filled Vacation in Belize
Belize, a Caribbean travel destination full of natural wonders that also happens to have some of the coolest adventure resorts on the planet, from top-flight jungle hotels to luxurious river lodges and just about everything in between, whether you’re seeking […]
The 10 Best Barbados Resorts for 2024, From Platinum Coast Luxe to All-Inclusive
Champagne brunches on the Platinum Coast, food truck hopping in Bridgetown, rum shop journeys across the island. Barbados has as rich and vibrant a tourism offering as you’ll find in the Caribbean, with a robust dining scene, a teeming calendar […]
Hyatt Just Opened A New All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana
Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection just debuted its second new all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic in less than a month: the new Sunscape Coco Punta Cana. Just a few weeks after it opened another Sunscape-branded resort in Puerto Plata on the […]
Marriott Is Opening an All-Inclusive in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
In the shadow of one of the hemisphere’s most popular travel destinations, the tiny Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres has long been something of a closely-guarded secret for travelers. But the charming little island a short boat ride from Cancun […]
Hyatt Has a New Family-Focused All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana
If you’re planning a vacation to Punta Cana, you won’t lack for choices. The Dominican Republic’s number one travel destination teems with large all-inclusive resorts, including a number of the family-friendly variety. Now there is another one. Hyatt Hotels, which […]
Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Just Opened in Tulum
Mangroves, bohemian beach bars, wellness centers. Tulum has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the wider Caribbean in recent years. That includes interest from major hotel brands, which have been opening new resorts across Tulum, particularly since the […]
The Best New All-Inclusive Resort in Barbados
There’s a nice breeze at the bar where diners are chowing on tortilla español and drinking sidecars and looking out at the lights of the south coast of Barbados. This is Brisa, where you can enjoy some of the best […]
The Newest Luxury All-Inclusive in Isla Mujeres Is Now Open
Tiny Isla Mujeres is a magnet for travelers looking for another side of the western Caribbean, one far from the mega resorts of Cancun and the sprawling resort complexes of the Riviera Maya. The island has always had a resort […]
In Barbados, The Art of the Adults-Only All-Inclusive Vacation
They gather here every night just before sunset, rows of guests waiting to see if they can spot a green flash. Sunsets on the Platinum Coast of Barbados, you see, are a little different. They are an event. Because there […]
The Best Caribbean Resorts for Pickleball
The popularity of pickleball — a hybrid of paddleball and tennis that’s less physically demanding than either but still packs plenty of competition — has been well-documented. An estimated 36.5 million Americans played pickleball between August 2021 and August 2022, […]
Sandals Resorts Launches New Training for Travel Advisors
Sandals Resorts’ Unique Vacations company is launching a new online training program for travel agents. The new Sandals Training Program, which covers both Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, is aimed at “educating, empowering and growing” its family of travel advisors. […]
How to Move to St Croix, Explained
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]
An Under-the-Radar Resort in Saint Lucia Gets a New Look
It’s never been at the top of the trendiest places to stay in Saint Lucia. But Saint Lucia’s venerable Windjammer Landing resort has just completed a major upgrade, one that could turn an under-the-radar Saint Lucia property into a new […]
Antigua and Barbuda Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Wellness Destination
Antigua and Barbuda tourism is sizzling, and now the twin-island destination is making a renewed push into the wellness space, from plant-based eateries to wellness weeks and new spa concepts. The wellness focus begins with the island’s Wellness Month in […]
The 15 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2023
Punta Cana is the most popular all inclusive resort destination in the Caribbean, and it isn’t really much of a competition. What began with a handful of resorts on the sands of Bavaro Beach has turned into a small country […]
In Falmouth, Jamaica, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort
Resorts with superlatives in their names don’t always live up to their promises, but there really is a lot that’s excellent about the Excellence Oyster Bay, an adults-only all-inclusive resort located on a private peninsula just outside the town of […]
Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Open in Cozumel
The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned. The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend. Dreams Cozumel […]
The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts for Under $200
All-inclusive resorts have been striving to outdo each other in offering luxury experiences, but there’s still a place to stay if you’re looking for the certainty of paying one low price for all your food, drink, and fun. The Dominican […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a Creativity-Fueled Tourism Renaissance
Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. Falmouth. Most visitors to Jamaica are familiar with the island’s main tourism districts, but there is one destination that’s been glaringly absent from most Jamaican travel itineraries for the past half-century: the capital city of […]
The 8 Best Resorts for All-Inclusive Vacations in Aruba
The story of Aruba’s all-inclusive resorts begins – but certainly doesn’t with — the Divi brand, founded on the Dutch Caribbean island in 1969 and named after Aruba’s iconic divi divi tree, helped pioneer the all-inclusive concept in Aruba. But […]
This Popular Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Just Rebranded
A popular adults-only all-inclusive resort in Saint Lucia has rebranded itself, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Rendezvous Saint Lucia Resort has officially rebranded as StolenTime by Rendezvous, with a focus beyond couples. The resort is the sister property to the […]
The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s most popular vacation destination, Punta Cana has hundreds of resort hotels, including at least 90 all-inclusive resorts. Many are family friendly, but there are dozens of resorts — all-inclusive and not — that only allow adults as […]
Puerto Rico’s Top Golf Resort Just Got Better
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort, the top golf resort in Puerto Rico, has unveiled a new golf leadership team for the Rio Mar Country Club — along with a variety of new golf offerings and […]
Grenada Just Launched a Major New Voluntourism Program
It’s a growing industry trend: more and more travelers are looking for ways to connect more deeply to their destinations, with an eye toward making a positive impact on local communities. And that’s precisely the thinking behind the newest initiative […]
The Best All-Inclusive Hotels in The Bahamas
The Bahamas doesn’t have an overwhelming number of all-inclusive hotel options, but what the archipelago nation lacks in quantity it more than makes up in variety. Basic to high-end, intimate to extravagant, the Bahamas has an all-inclusive to match almost […]
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