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Snorkeling in the Caribbean

These Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Snorkeling Lovers, From Antigua to Bonaire to The Bahamas

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It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

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All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Grows to 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Mexico

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All-inclusive resorts are hotter than ever, and since the world’s largest hotel company has made a high-profile entry into the space, the segment is becoming increasingly interesting. The All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio currently includes 25 properties across destinations including Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Mexico; the Dominican Republic; Jamaica and Saint Lucia. That includes the […]

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Carnival Continues Galveston Cruise Relaunch

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Carnival Cruise Line is continuing its cruise relaunch in Galveston, with a third ship returning to service.  The latest Carnival ship to resume operations is Carnival Breeze, which restarted operations from the Texas port this week.  The ship is sailing four-day cruises from Galveston, joining Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon, both of which resumed sailings […]

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A New Hilton Is Coming to Puerto Vallarta

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Hilton is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Hilton Vallarta All-Inclusive Resort is slated to open in the late third quarter, according to Hilton Hotels.  The hotel is currently taking reservations for stays beginning Aug. 16, according to Hilton’s Web site. The property, set between the Bay […]


Carnival Continues Galveston Cruise Relaunch

Hilton is making a major move in one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean: Tulum.  The hospitality company has announced plans to expand with two new resorts in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot: the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort and the Conrad Tulum.  “Mexico has always been an incredibly important destination for Hilton,” said Danny Hughes, […]

A New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Opens in the Riviera Maya

A highly-anticipated new adults-only all-inclusive resort has made its debut in the Riviera Maya, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Hotel Xcaret Arte, and it’s the second branded resort for Grupo Xcaret in the Mexican Caribbean.  The massive 900-suite hotel is all about Mexican art, with an all-inclusive concept that also includes access to Xcaret’s […]

American Airlines Adding New Caribbean Destination in Mexico

American Airlines is adding a new destination on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This winter, the world’s largest airline will launch new nonstop flights to Chetumal, set on the eastern Yucatan peninsula on the bay of Corozal near Belize.  The new flights will operate from Miami to Chetumal, with service on […]

Swoop Is Adding New Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop is expanding in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will kick off service from Victoria, British Columbia to Puerto Vallarta this fall.  The company will operate nonstop service to Puerto Vallarta’s Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport once weekly on Sundays.  The introduction of Puerto Vallarta is the “perfect addition” […]

Marriott Expanding in Bogota

Marriott International is expanding in Colombia with a new hotel in Bogota.  The Residence Inn Bogota is slated to open in July, part of a growing regional portfolio for the brand.  The hotel is set along Bogota’s Calle 90 in one of the hottest areas of the capital’s business district.  The property includes a total […]

Spirit Airlines Is Adding Another New Nonstop Route to Cancun

Spirit Airlines is launching its first-ever International service from Milwaukee, with planned flights to Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  It’s the latest in what has been a rapid expansion push by Spirit to the Mexican tourism hotspot, which has seen tremendous airlift growth amid the pandemic.  Beginning Dec. 23, the low-cost carrier will […]

Celebrity Cruises Launches First Cruise From U.S. in 15 Months

Celebrity Cruises has officially kicked off the first cruise form the United States in 15 months.  The Celebrity Edge ship began a sailing from Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, the first cruise ship to sail from a U.S. port in more than a year.  The ship is sailing a seven-night cruise to the Caribbean, with stops […]

Iberostar’s New Airline Serving Punta Cana, Cancun

Spanish hotel giant Iberostar has launched a new low-cost, long-haul airline to bring Spanish and other European travelers to the Caribbean.  It’s called World2fly, and the airline has already taken deliver of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft.  Initially, the airline will be flying out of Madrid, with flights to destinations including Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; […]