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One of the Caribbean’s Coolest Beach Bars Is On an Uncrowded Beach in Antigua With Endless Breezes, Swinging Chairs, and Perfect Surf 

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The sign on the side of the road got me. It was black, and hand-painted.  “Bar on the Beach.”  That’s not a sign I can easily refuse.  And, unsurprisingly, I was quickly rewarded, here on one of the most intriguingly-named beaches in the Caribbean.   For starters, it’s cool here. No, the mercury reads somewhere […]

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A Michelin-Star Eatery Has Moved to This Adults-Only Resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

It's now at one of the Riviera Maya's top boutique resorts.

One of Mexico’s most celebrated fine-dining eateries has a new home in the Riviera Maya. Le Chique, the Michelin-starred outpost led by Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna, has officially relocated to Hotel Xcaret Arte, the adults-only, art-focused resort from the Xcaret Group along Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The move brings one of the country’s most recognized culinary experiences directly into the resort, […]

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Mexico City Is Getting Ready for the World Cup — and These Hotels Are Rolling Out Special Packages

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Mexico City is preparing for a global spotlight. With the FIFA World Cup approaching, the Mexican capital is expected to welcome waves of international fans eager to watch matches in one of football’s most passionate cities. It’s part of a countrywide push to promote tourism during the World Cup, as we previously reported. The tournament will […]

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UK, American Travelers Driving Mexico Tourism Growth

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Mexico’s air arrivals are moving into a new phase of steady, reliable growth — the kind that reflects confidence from travelers and consistent strength across the country’s most important source markets. From beach destinations to inland cultural cities, the country is seeing sustained demand that has carried through nearly the entire year. It’s a trend […]


Mexico City Is Getting Ready for the World Cup — and These Hotels Are Rolling Out Special Packages

Barceló Hotel Group is widening its footprint in Mexico with the acquisition of two urban properties in Mexico City and Monterrey, a move that brings the company to twenty-two hotels and nearly ten thousand rooms across the country. The additions strengthen Barceló’s presence in key business districts and deepen its reach in a segment that […]

The New Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico Is Now Taking Bookings for Late November

Between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, a new retreat is emerging on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit — and it’s now officially taking bookings. The long-anticipated Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is set to debut in late November, offering travelers one of Mexico’s most intimate and immersive luxury experiences. Spread across 920 acres and nearly […]

1.6 Million Travelers Are Heading to Mexico for Day of the Dead

It begins with a trail of marigolds. Bright orange petals line the cobblestone streets, guiding visitors past flickering candles and paper skulls, leading toward altars layered with memories. In homes and plazas, families quietly prepare to welcome back their loved ones. All across Mexico, the country is getting ready to honor its ancestors this weekend […]

Hilton Just Opened a New Hotel in Mexico City's Buzziest Neighborhood

Polanco has long been one of Mexico City’s most stylish neighborhoods — a cosmopolitan enclave where leafy avenues meet luxury boutiques, world-class museums, and some of the capital’s best dining. It’s where art galleries share corners with buzzing rooftop bars, and where visitors can explore the city’s cultural heart while staying steps from its most […]

Hilton Just Opened a New Dual-Branded Hotel in Mexico

Hilton just opened a new dual-brand property in Saltillo, the capital of the Mexican state of Coahuila and one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Tru by Hilton Saltillo and Homewood Suites by Hilton Saltillo, owned by American Hotels Group, are designed to cater to both business and leisure […]

One of Mexico’s Most Charming Cities Is More Popular Than Ever — And Its Food Scene Is Booming

The sound hits you before the sight — the rhythmic call of street vendors, the rustle of palm fans in shaded courtyards, the laughter from open-air mezcal bars. Then the colors come in: the ochres and pinks of colonial facades, the green of distant mountains, the vivid blues of handwoven textiles drying in the sun. […]

Mexico Is Turning the 2026 World Cup Into a Nationwide Travel Celebration — With Hotel Upgrades, Cultural Routes, and a Historic Stadium Opener

The anticipation is already building. In less than a year, Mexico will once again step onto the global stage of the FIFA World Cup — not just as a host, but as a country determined to turn the world’s biggest sporting event into a nationwide celebration of culture, heritage, and tourism. This week in Mexico […]

Merida Airport Showing Growth, Bucking National Trend in Mexico

Most airports in Mexico have been seeing declining passenger numbers so far in 2025, for a variety of reasons.  But there is a bright spot: Merida, the increasingly popular destination at the northern tip of the Yucatan peninsula.  Merida’s passenger traffic was up to 1.86 million through June, a 4.1 percent jump over the same […]

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