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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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In Bonaire, Your Own Private Caribbean Reef 

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The first thing you notice is the view: a beautiful and vast ocean lies before you, unobstructed and inviting.  Walk into any room at the Bellafonte Luxury Oceanfront Hotel and you can hear it calling.  It’s the sound of the ocean and nature, the endless soundtrack at a hotel that sits literally at the edge of the sea.  […]

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Atlas Ocean Voyages Adding New Homeport in Panama 

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Boutique cruise company Atlas Ocean Voyages will be adding Panama as a new homeport.  The company plans to run at least four new homeport operations in Panama for the 2022-2023 cruise season.  Atlas will be operating small-ship luxury cruises with itineraries of uptimes o 12 nights; destinations will include several stops in the Caribbean, including […]

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Bonaire’s Harbour Village Is Adding New Villas

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One of Bonaire’s top resorts is expanding.  The renowned Harbour Village luxury resort is adding new one and two-bedroom “harbour villas,” the property announced.  The villas have “breathtaking marina views,” modern decor and full kitchenettes.  The one-bedroom villas are located on the ground floor with covered decks, while the two-bedroom villas are set upstairs with […]


Atlas Ocean Voyages Adding New Homeport in Panama 

Marriott International has named a new area general manager for Haiti and the Dominican Republic.  The company has tapped Brock Hochhalter to the role, in which he will be responsible for the premium and luxury Marriott hotels in the two countries.  He will also “liaise with select Marriott International hotels and franchise partners in the […]

8 New Must-Visit Villas in St Barth

It’s the most glamorous place in the Caribbean — St Barth, the tiny French Caribbean wonderland home to breathtaking beaches, out-of-this-world food and the buzzy energy of the Riviera in the heart of the West Indies.  And one of the best ways to experience St Barth is in a villa, where you can savor all of […]

Two New Marriott Hotels to Open in St Thomas This Fall 

The long awaited transformation of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas is slated to debut this fall.  Aimbridge Hospitality has announced that it will be opening two new hotels in St Thomas: the Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and The Seaborn at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection.  Aimbridge will manage both […]

There's a Major New Luxury Real Estate Project in The Bahamas 

By Alexander Britell A world-renowned architect. A Greg Norman golf course. A superyacht marina. The most beautiful water on earth.  There’s a major new luxury real estate in the heart of one of The Bahamas’ most popular destinations, anchored by a superyacht marina, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It is called AGIA, a new real […]

Hyatt Has a New All-Inclusive Portfolio 

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its focus on all-inclusive, particularly in the Caribbean, with a new portfolio called the “Inclusive Collection.” The new portfolio includes nine different “luxury” all-inclusive brands, the vast majority of which come from the company’s purchase of Apple Leisure Group last year.  The “Inclusive Collection” includes Hyatt Hyatt Ziva resorts, Hyatt Zilara […]

This Is the Hottest New Real Estate in Dominica

The sought-after Residences at Secret Bay real estate project at Dominica’s Secret Bay resort has unveiled the first look at its newest villas.  They’re called Ti-Fey+, and they’re based on the resort’s iconic Ti-Fey treehouse villa at the legendary luxury resort.  The first three Ti-Fey+ villas are listed for sale at $2.49 million, all set […]

Top Caribbean Resort Seeking Sale or Partner

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has been retained to offer for sale the fee-simple interest in the Costa Isabela in Puerto Rico. The Royal Isabela Resort, perhaps the crown jewel of Costa Isabela, is seeking a partner to help facilitate a massive expansion or help finalize a sale […]

Silversea Has Another New Cruise Ship 

Silversea Has a New Cruise Ship  Luxury cruise line Silversea has christen its newest ship: Silver Dawn.  The new boutique vessel, the 10th in the company’s fleet, is the third Silversea ship to make its debut in the last nine months.  “Silver Dawn is a jewel in the Silversea fleet and speaks to Royal Caribbean Group’s […]