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The Scoop on the Revamped Temptation Cancun

Cancun’s skyline is changing with the major revamp of the Temptation Cancun “playground for grown ups,” undertaken with the help of world-famous designer Karim Rashind. The resort reopens Aug. 15 as Cancun’s sexiest adults-only property, with a striking, ultra-modern new […]

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Excellence Reopening Punta Cana Property in November

Excellence Group will be holding a grand reopening of its Excellence Punta Cana resort in November. The all-inclusive is closed now through Oct. 31 for what the company is calling a “complete renovation of its facilities,” according to Domingo Aznar, […]

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Caribbean-Mexico Hotel Pipeline Keeps Growing

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There were 39,434 hotel rooms across 226 projects under contract in the Caribbean and Mexico last month, according to the latest data from analytics firm STR. The total represented a 39 percent increase in rooms under contract compared to May […]

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Why Kids Will Love Joya, Cirque du Soleil’s Riviera Maya Show

By Camille Rodriguez CJ Contributor Joya is a show by Cirque du Soleil about a little girl whose name is Joya and her grandfather. The grandfather was a scientist and he protects a book about the world. She touched an […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Riviera Maya

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Diane Domiano, who sent in this beautiful shot at the Generations Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to […]


Westin Los Cabos Reopens as All-Villa Resort

The Westin Los Cabos has reopened as an all-villa oceanfront resort, owner and operator Vistana Signature Experiences announced. The property’s relaunch comes following an “extensive” renovation. “The Westin in Los Cabos has charmed guests for years and we’re thrilled to […]


The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun Officially Opens

There’s a major new resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico: The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun. Palace Resorts’ newest project has more than 1,300 guest rooms, nine outdoor swimming pools, an adults-only “unique day club” with a live DJ […]

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A New Chef at Grand Velas

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Wayu “Light” Wattanakamin has been named Head Restaurant Chef of Sen Lin restaurant at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico. In this new role, Chef Light will develop a new menu for the Asian-inspired restaurant, balancing modern and ancient […]


10 Beachfront Hotels in the Caribbean for $200 or Less Per Night

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The perfect Caribbean beach getaway isn’t always as expensive as you think. Indeed, there are tucked-away bargains all over the Caribbean, where the sand count is high but the price is low. Serving up warm hospitality on idyllic coastlines, they […]


Seven Fun Things to Do in Playa Del Carmen

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Touch down at Cancun International Airport and within 40 minutes you can be on the beach at Playa Del Carmen. In the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya between Cancun and Tulum, the fishing village that 30 years ago had only […]

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Acapulco’s Cruise Boom

Acapulco is expecting a record number of arrivals by passenger cruise ships this year. So far, 28 cruise ships with a total of 31,000 passengers have called at the port, compared to 18 during 2016– a 64 percent increase for […]


Sleek New UNICO Hotel Opens Doors in Mexico

A sleek new hotel has opened its doors on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, and it’s got a secret: it’s an adults only all inclusive. It’s called UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya, and it’s one of the most exciting all inclusives […]


Almost 39,000 Rooms in Regional Hotel Pipeline

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There are almost 39,000 rooms in 212 hotel projects under contract in the Caribbean-Mexico hotel pipeline, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. That total of 38,668 rooms represents a 25.9 percent increase in rooms under contract […]