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Punta Cana Is Getting a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive — With 239 Suites, Swim-Up Rooms, and a Wave Pool

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Another adults-only all-inclusive is coming to Punta Cana Playa Bávaro runs for miles along the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic, a stretch of white sand lined with palms and large resorts facing the Caribbean. It’s the center of tourism in Punta Cana, the place most travelers picture when they think about the country’s Caribbean coast. […]

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In St Martin, a Dreamy Little Caribbean Gem

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You’re dreaming about it.  No matter where you are, the Caribbean is always calling. In times like these, just a daydream of a pristine Caribbean beach, a breezy beach shack, a cocktail on the beach, can bring a smile and a moment of serenity.  Today, we’re thinking of Pinel Island, the tucked-away jewel off the […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pinel Island, St. Martin

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Christopher Robley, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach on Pinel Island, St. Martin. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ

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VIDEO: 11 Seconds on the Sand in St Martin

Ice cream boats, accras, rum… it doesn’t get much better than the beach in St Martin. Or in this case, the offshore island called Pinel Island. It’s one of our favorite spots in the Caribbean, in large part because it’s the Caribbean fantasy distilled: a beautiful beach, great cocktails, striking scenery. Here’s what it’s like, […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pinel Island, St. Martin

There’s Saint Martin — then there’s Pinel Island — that perfect stretch of offshore beach that’s one of the most wonderful places in all of the Caribbean. (In large part due to the region’s highest rate of beach bars per capita). And if you get there in the morning, it’s even more perfect — like […]

St Martin’s Beach Bar Island

Above: Pinel Island (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell PINEL ISLAND — It isn’t an easy choice. Not here, not in the late morning sun with St Martin’s hills towering across the bay. Here on Pinel Island, there is little — no roads, no cars, no hotels; just an idyllic stretch of sand and a […]

St Martin’s Ice Cream Boat

After many hours in the sun, after a few too many ti’ punches, you hear it. There isn’t the traditional Mr. Softee jingle. It’s more of a high-pitched honk, but it gets your attention. And that’s important when you’re trying to draw attention away from the turquoise seas and sugar-white sands of Pinel Island off […]

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