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This Caribbean Island Has a UNESCO World Heritage Site With Sailing, History, and Boutique Hotels

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You can feel the history on the corner of this Caribbean island before you even step through the gates. The stone walls rise from the water’s edge, flanked by tall masts and the gentle sway of yachts. This is Nelson’s Dockyard, the heart of English Harbour in Antigua, and one of the Caribbean’s most evocative […]

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Hilton Opens Another New Hotel in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has continued its rapid regional expansion with another branded property in Mexico. The Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton’s more affordable chain, has debuted a 120-room property in Salamanca. It’s the ninth Hilton Garden Inn in Mexico. The property, which is owned by Grupo Aldo Promotora de Inversion SAPI de CV […]

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A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff A huge new all-inclusive resort is coming to the heart of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new Grand Bahia Principe Aquamarine will be the first adults-only resort under the Grand Bahia Principe brand, with plans to open at the beginning of November. The 498-suite property will be set […]

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Cancun, Cozumel Airport Traffic Rebounding

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By the Caribbean Journal staff A seeing some flattening in international traffic in recent months, the Mexican Caribbean’s major air hub is seeing a rebound. Cancun International Airport reported 2.198 million passengers in August, a 5.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2017. That included a 3.6 percent increase in international traffic, with […]


A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott has officially debuted its newest resort on the Sea of Cortez. The new Solaz Resort, part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, has 128 rooms in a beachfront location midway between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. “A top resort destination, Los Cabos is rich in culture and acts […]

This Luxe Mexico Hotspot Has a New Chef

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the top luxury stays in Mexico has announced the debut of a major new chef. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun has announced the appointment of Guido De La Mora as the resort’s new Executive Chef. Native to Mexico and trained in worldwide molecular and modern cuisine, De La Mora […]

What’s New at Andaz Mayakoba

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the hottest new hotels in Mexico is adding a host of new offerings and initiatives, from culinary journeys to new sustainability drives. The Andaz Mayakoba, set in the heart of the Riviera Maya, is adding new offers from the chance to learn to roll cigars to a dinner […]

Marriott Has Big Plans for Branded Residences

By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott International is planning a significant expansion of its branded residential portfolio, the company said this week. The company will be growing its array of brands, from EDITION to W, by more than 70 percent in the branded residential space. Marriott is already the world’s largest residential company in the […]

Hard Rock Is Making Its All-Inclusive Stays “Limitless”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hard Rock is making big changes to its all-inclusive hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean. The property is putting an end to the use of resort credit, turning its hotels in Punta Cana and Mexico into “limitless” all-inclusives, AIC Hotel Group announced. The changes mean the property will offer fully […]

United Expanding Flights to Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff United Airlines is launching more new flights to Mexico, the company announced this week. United will be launching a new flight between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Mazatlan beginning Jan. 9, 2019. The flights, which will through March 30, 2019, will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays on Embraer ERJ-175 […]

Interjet, Emirates Sign Interline Agreement

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Mexico-based carrier Interjet Airlines has announced the signing of a major new interline agreement with Emirates. Customers flying to Mexico, as well as other locations throughout North America (and including the Mexican Caribbean), will now be able to purchase a single ticket for flights on either airline, check baggage at […]

Dominican Republic Hotel Pipeline Keeps Growing

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s hotel construction pipeline continues to grow, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. There are now 4,447 hotel rooms in construction in the Dominican Republic, representing about 6.3 percent of the destination’s existing hotel room supply. It’s another example of the Dominican Republic position […]