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The Caribbean’s Newest Rum Is a Premium Expression from Puerto Rico 

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Bacardi. Don Q. Ron del Barrilito. For decades, these have been the three major power players in the world of Puerto Rican rum, on an island where rum is an integral part of the culture.  In recent years, though, the Puerto Rican rum industry has quietly been undergoing a renaissance, with upstart distilleries and blenders […]

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The 11 Best Resorts in Grand Cayman

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Blessed by Seven Mile Beach and a reputation for luxury accommodations and excellent diving and watersports, Grand Cayman is home to a collection of top resorts mixing unique local properties with upscale global brands. Here are our picks for the best resorts on Grand Cayman, the most popular destination in the Cayman Islands. Ritz-Carlton, Grand […]

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Belmond Pushes Back Reopening of Riviera Maya Resort  

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Belmond has pushed back the highly-anticipated reopening of its Maroma, a Belmond Hotel in the Riviera Maya of Mexico.  The transformed luxury resort, parent company LVMH’s only hotel property in the Mexican Caribbean, had initially been set to reopen on May 25.  Now, the reopening date has been pushed back to Aug. 3, according to […]

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The Best New Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean Is In St Kitts

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They call it “luxury with no footprint.” You understand it the moment you walk into Sunset Reef in St Kitts, the island’s newest hotel and arguably the most exciting new hotel in the Caribbean.  There’s no front desk: check-in means taking you straight to your room, eliminating the typically arduous arrival experience that you find […]


Belmond Pushes Back Reopening of Riviera Maya Resort  

“Everything is easy.” That’s not just an observation at Bonaire’s new Grand Windsock resort. It’s practically the property’s corporate philosophy.  At Bonaire’s first full-fledged villa resort, making things easy is the priority, beginning the moment you land at Flamingo International Airport. This is a very different kind of resort for Bonaire, even on an island […]

This Iconic Bahamas Resort Has a New Look 

The Bal du Paradis was one of the world’s most famous galas in 1962, a fete on Paradise Island in The Bahamas celebrating the opening of the Ocean Club resort.  Boldfaced names like Zsa Zsa Gabor and five United States senators were on hand for the celebration, the first of generations of celebrities and luxury […]

InterContinental’s Newest Caribbean Resort Is In Dominica  

The Caribbean’s Nature Island has a major new hotel brand: InterContinental.  IHG’s InterContinental brand has officially debuted at the former Kempinski resort in Dominica, marking its first foray into the Eastern Caribbean.  “The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here,” the resort said in a statement.  It’s a major injection of energy for the […]

Marriott Just Opened a St Regis Resort in the Riviera Maya 

Marriott has opened its newest St Regis resort in the Caribbean region: the striking new St Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya.  The luxury resort has 124 rooms and 19 suites in a setting in the new Kanai development on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  It’s part of what will soon be a growing Caribbean portfolio […]

This Playa del Carmen Luxury Resort Has a New Look 

One of the top resorts in the Mexican Caribbean has unveiled a major new look: the Fairmont Mayakoba, which has completed a massive renovation.  The project included a complete renovation of all guest rooms, an “overhaul” of its eateries and bars, a new look for three beach pools and the main pool, and a new […]

A New Luxury Residential Resort Is Coming to St Maarten 

By Dana Niland The Dutch side of St Maarten is getting what could be its first true luxury resort.  Altree Development has announced it is bringing Vie L’Ven Resort and Residences to Indigo Bay in St. Maarten. The new luxury five-star resort will feature 253 residences set in a prime location on lush coastal landscape. […]

10 Barbados Resorts to Visit Now, From Boutiques to All-Inclusives

Simply put, Barbados is hot right now, emerging from the challenges of the pandemic with a new energy. Travelers continue to flock to the island, drawn to its rare blend of elegance, authenticity, culture and beauty.  But choosing where to stay, as on any island, isn’t always easy. Are you looking for the dynamism and […]

New Nassau Luxury Real Estate Project Now 70 Percent Sold 

The new Aqualina project by Aristo Development in Nassau is now 70 percent sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The $100 million Aristo project on Cable Beach which broke ground 18 months ago, will have a total of 30 residences, all with either three or four bedrooms, private elevators and ocean views.  At the end […]