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Belmond Is Reopening Its Riviera Maya Resort Next Spring 

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Belmond is reopening its top resort in Mexico next spring, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The rebranded Belmond, a Maroma Hotel is set to reopen its doors on May 23, 2023, the property confirmed this week.  The long-awaited return of the […]

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Thompson Playa del Carmen Has a New Chef 

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One of the premier hotels in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen has named a new top chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Thompson Playa del Carmen has appointed a new executive chef, Osamu Roman, a native of Japan who served most […]

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Spirit Airlines Just Launched More Nonstop Flights to Mexico 

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Spirit Airlines has added a pair of new nonstop routes to Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The low-cost carrier this week started new service from both Austin and Houston to Monterrey in northeast Mexico.  Both flights will be operating daily, […]

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Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean

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It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]


The Hilton Tulum Now Has An All-Inclusive Mezcal Bar 

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Hilton has made no secret of its Caribbean all-inclusive ambitions, with a wave of new openings concentrated in the Mexican Caribbean.  And the company is looking to reinvent all-inclusive in its own way, including in its latest innovation: the first […]


A New Adults-Only Resort Is Coming to Isla Mujeres, Mexico 

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The tiny island of Isla Mujeres off the Caribbean coast of Mexico is getting a major new resort. All-inclusive brand Secrets is opening its new adults-only Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres in December.  The new all-suite, boutique resort is slated to […]

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Wyndham Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Mexico

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Wyndham is opening another new all-inclusive resort in Mexico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit resort, which is opening Oct. 10, has 229 rooms in a family-friendly, beachfront setting on the Riviera Nayarit. It’s the third Wyndham […]


New Book Explores the Ultimate Caribbean Bucket List

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A new book by veteran travel journalist and CJ contributor Bob Curley explores the ultimate Caribbean bucket list: 100 Things to Do in the Caribbean Before You Die.  The new book guides readers on ways to create timeless memories across […]


Sonesta Eyes Caribbean Expansion 

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Sonesta is looking to expand its footprint in the Caribbean and Mexico region.  Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is making moves for more expansion, including the renewal of its master franchise relationship with GHL Hotels.  The company also announced the appointment […]

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American Airlines Adding More Flights to Mexico 

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American Airlines is adding a pair of new routes to Mexico this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In November, the world’s largest airline will add new routes between New York and both Mexico City and Monterrey.  The new routes come […]


A New Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel, South of Tulum

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The Mexican Caribbean’s hottest beach spot is getting a tiny new beach hotel, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Casa Chablé, and it’s set to open its doors on Nov. 1, 2022. But while Tulum is its nearest destiantion, it’s […]


Cancun Tourism Stays Sizzling 

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Tourism in Cancun continues to grow at a rapid pace, according to the latest data from the Cancun International Airport.  And it’s far exceeding even the record-breaking levels the destination saw in 2019.  An analysis of passenger traffic data showed […]