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Grupo Piñero’s Big Growth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe, had a very strong 2017, according to the company’s latest data report. The group reported an eight percent sales increase compared to 2016, marking the sixth year […]

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Margaritaville to Open $250 Million Resort in Nassau

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By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new resort is coming to The Bahamas. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand is opening its first property in Nassau, with plans for a $250 million, six-acre development centered at The Pointe, a mixed-use development […]

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Conrad Opens Hotel on Caribbean Coast of Colombia

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Caribbean expansion has continued with the launch of the brand-new Conrad Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Conrad Cartagena is the brand’s first hotel in Colombia and third in Latin America. The property […]

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Baoase: The Luxury Resort That’s Curaçao’s Best-Kept Secret

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Maybe you know the world of Caribbean hotels. Maybe you’ve visited the legendary places in the Caribbean: the Eden Rocks, the Round Hills, the Ocean Clubs of the world. Well, you may not know about this one. Tucked away on […]


Ritz-Carlton Lays Keel For First Luxury Cruise Ship

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated the laying of its inaugural yacht at the Hijos De J. Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain this week. Representing a first for a luxury hotel operator, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brings […]


10 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2018

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Caribbean hotels keep getting better and better, and the region’s hotel development pipeline shows no signs of slowing down, with new properties continuing to sprout across the Caribbean and Mexico, both large and boutique, EP and all-inclusive. So what are […]

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Anguilla’s Quintessence Is Now Open

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Quintessence Hotel has made its debut on the island of Anguilla. The boutique luxury property officially opened its doors on Monday, an impressive feat in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The “Q” has […]


The 10 Best Beach Resorts to Visit Right Now

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Beach resorts are the biggest draw to the Caribbean, offering the promise of indulgent comfort, natural beauty and authentic luxury. Because while the Caribbean’s resort product continues to amaze, with a remarkably diverse offering from hillside retreats to private islands […]


Where to Stay in Anguilla Right Now

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By the Caribbean Journal staff While Anguilla is still making its recovery from Hurricane Irma, the luxury Caribbean outpost does offer a range of places to stay this winter. Indeed, almost 600 rooms are currently available on the island this […]

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Caribbean Hotels Seeing Holiday Booking Surge

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By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s looking to be a very Merry Christmas for the Caribbean. With a quick rebound from this fall’s hurricanes, the Caribbean’s hotel industry is reporting a surge in holiday bookings, according to the Caribbean Hotel […]


Treasure Beach: A New Barbados Adults-Only Hotel

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By Alexander Britell There’s a new way to stay on Barbados’ platinum coast. And it’s rather special. Barbados’ Elegant Hotels has done it again with the debut of the totally transformed adults-only Treasure Beach, a modern but charming, luxurious retreat […]


Bahia Principe Hotels “Reorganizes” Portfolio

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor All-inclusive company Bahia Principe has announced the reorganization of its 24-hotel portfolio, reclassifying its resorts into four categories and segmented experiences. The new categories and segments will simplify the process for consumers to identify which […]