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There’s a Cool, Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Barbados You Can Book With Marriott Bonvoy Points

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There’s a certain kind of Caribbean traveler who doesn’t want the bracelet, the buffet line, or the feeling of being processed. They want something quieter. Something social without being loud. Something that feels chosen. On Barbados’ Platinum Coast, The House Barbados has long occupied that narrow, desirable lane — a small, adults-only hideaway that feels […]

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Raffles Is Finally Coming Back to the Region, With a New Hotel Planned in Los Cabos  

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It’s been more than 15 years since Raffles last had a hotel in the Caribbean-Mexico region, when the brand left the island of Canouan in the Grenadines back in 2010.  Now, the luxe brand (which is part of Accor) is finally making its return to the Caribbean-Mexico region, with plans for a new hotel in […]

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This Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Getting a Rebrand — and a Makeover

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Palladium Hotel Group is rebranding one of its most popular resorts in the Riviera Maya: the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa is getting a new name.  The resort is being rebranded as the Grand Palladium Select White Sand Resort and Spa, Caribbean Journal has learned. But that’s not all. The relaunched property will […]

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Cancun Is Getting a Huge Increase in Nonstop Flights From This Airline

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Even with a slight lull in traffic in recent months, there’s no question as to Cancun’s position as a travel powerhouse.  Since the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean tourism capital has seen the addition of more new flights than just about anywhere, and that, coupled with continued hotel growth, means Cancun remains a heavyweight.  And Cancun’s […]


This Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Is Getting a Rebrand — and a Makeover

One that just so happens to be tucked away in Mexico’s culinary capital. Think of it somewhere halfway between Rincon, Puerto Rico and Tulum, with a vibrant, peculiar vibe that has made it one of the best-kept secrets in the country for years.  But the secret is getting out. This is Puerto Escondido, and it’s […]

Wyndham Just Opened a New Hotel in Tulum

It began as a boho-chic beach town, but now Tulum is quickly becoming a tourism powerhouse, with a brand-new international airport and an expanding hotel pipeline.  The latter includes a who’s who of major brands, from Marriott to Kimpton to, most recently, Wyndham, which just opened the new Wyndham Tulum.  The property is set between […]

This Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive Just Got a Makeover, With a Teppanyaki Spot, a Refreshed Kids Club and New-Look Rooms 

The beaches. The markets. The cobblestone streets. Puerto Vallarta has long been considered one of the most charming places to visit in Mexico. But it’s also home to some high-level resorts. That includes a member of the Hyatt Ziva collection: the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, which just got a $20 million makeover.  So what’s new? […]

Branded Residential Resorts Are Booming in the Caribbean Right Now 

It’s been one of the biggest trends to emerge in the region in the last half-decade or so since the pandemic: the rise of branded residences: residential resorts with hotel amenities provided by a luxury branded operator.  Branded residential projects have been popping up all over the Caribbean, and the region has arguably become the […]

Marriott and Playa Just Opened Their New All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico

Marriott has officially opened its newest all-inclusive in the Caribbean: the Paraiso de la Bonita resort in the Riviera Maya of Mexico, in a collaboration with all-inclusive company Playa Hotels and Resorts.  The new resort is an adults-only hotel, part of the company’s Luxury Collection.  It’s a collaboration between Playa Hotels and Resorts and Marriott […]

In Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the Art of the “Barefoot Luxury” Villa Vacation 

It’s just a short boat ride from Cancun. But when you get to the tiny island of Isla Mujeres, you’re instantly in a different universe. The island is everything you love about the Mexican Caribbean and the Riviera Maya, but delivered in a charming, breezy, laid-back package.  It’s a world away from the large resorts […]

Delta Air Lines Is Adding Two New Nonstop Flights to Mexico, Including an Easier Way to Get to San Miguel de Allende

The Delta Air Lines-Aeromexico alliance is adding a pair of new nonstop routes to Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning June 5, Aeromexico will be launching a new route between Philadelphia and Mexico City, with daily flights on Boeing 737 aircraft.  Also that day, Aeromexico is launching new flights between Atlanta and San Luis Potosí. […]

Kimpton Is Opening Another Hotel in Mexico 

Kimpton is set to debut its first-ever all-inclusive in the first quarter of this year in Mexico, and now it’s planning another new property: the Kimpton Monterrey, which is opening its doors in 2026 in what will be the tallest skyscraper in all of Latin America.  The new Kimpton Monterrey will be both a hotel […]