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A New Place to Eat in Playa del Carmen
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new seafood hotspot in the heart of Playa del Carmen. The Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen has unveiled its newest eatery, the Sushi ’n’ Raw Seafood Bar and Restaurant. The brainchild of Chef …
VIDEO: Playa del Carmen, A Must-Visit Beach City in Mexico
By Guy Britton PLAYA DEL CARMEN — Fifth Avenue is alive at night, teeming with sound and color, filled with crowds and flavor. By day, there’s another melody, leisurely and light, a place to stroll and warm up before cooling off …
Where to Stay on the Riviera Maya Right Now
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a lot to choose from on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. There are all-inclusives near Cancun; hip urban getaways in Playa del Carmen and rustic-chic retreats in Tulum. But our favorite place to stay …
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The Reef 28, a New All-Inclusive in Mexico
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new all-inclusive option in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean’s hippest enclave: Playa del Carmen. The Reef 28 has opened its doors on the Riviera Maya, a adults-only option just a short stroll …
Riu Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive
By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu has reopened one of its most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Mexican Caribbean, the company announced this week. The Riu Tequila has relaunched in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, following …
AccorHotels to Acquire 50 Percent Stake in Sbe
By the Caribbean Journal staff Global hotel giant AccorHotels is acquiring a 50 percent stake in sbe, the company behind hotel brands like SLS. The two sides have signed a letter of intent and entered into exclusive negotiations for AccorHotels …
Viceroy Makes Its Debut in Los Cabos
By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Viceroy Los Cabos has officially opened its doors. The brand’s 15th property is set in the heart of San Jose del Cabo, the product of a collaboration with the Rodina Group, one of …
Mexico’s Xcaret Joins Preferred Hotels
By the Caribbean Journal staff Independent hotel brand Preferred Hotels and Resorts has added a new member property in the Caribbean. The eco-focused Hotel Xcaret outside Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico is the latest property to …
Mahekal Names New Director of Sales and Marketing
By the Caribbean Journal staff Playa del Carmen’s Mahekal Beach Resort has appointed a new director of sales and marketing, the property told Caribbean Journal. The Mexican Caribbean resort has named Maria Elena Armenta to the role, in which she …
Playacar Palace Reopens After $14 Million Renovation
By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts’ Playacar Palace has reopened following a $14 million transformation project. The Playa del Carmen-area property underwent a major renovation, with everything from upgrades to the guest rooms, lobby and restaurants to totally new …
Hilton Continues Caribbean Expansion in Playa del Carmen
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s ramped-up Caribbean expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The company opened its second new Caribbean property this month with the debut of The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton, in …
SLS Baha Mar Opens in Nassau
By the Caribbean Journal staff SBE has debuted its first-ever hotel in the Caribbean with the official launch of the new SLS Baha Mar in Nassau. SLS is the second brand to debut at the Nassau megaresort, following the launch …
Makehal Beach Resort Names New GM
By the Caribbean Journal staff Playa del Carmen’s Mahekal Beach Resort has named a new general manager, the property announced in statement. Mahekal has appointed Attila Gombos the role, in which he will oversee “all aspects” of the resort. “We’re …
Mondrian Coming to Playa del Carmen
By the Caribbean Journal staff Sbe Hospitality is embarking on a major new expansion push that will include another new property in the Caribbean, the company announced this week. Sbe’s Mondrian brand will make its debut in Mexico’s Playa del …
Playa del Carmen’s New Frida Kahlo Museum
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a major new museum in the Mexican Caribbean. The Museo Frida Kahlo has expanded with a new museum in the beach town of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya. The Museo Frida Kahlo …
A Tasty Mezcal Cocktail from the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen
By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor It’s less than a month to go until Mexico’s Independence day, and the mixologists at the Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen are preparing for the September 15 celebration with new, fiesta-ready cocktails. To be served …
Seven Fun Things to Do in Playa Del Carmen
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 …
My Playa del Carmen: Ignacio Boli
Looking for the details on the perfect Playa del Carmen getaway? Our My Caribbean series has you covered, catching up with Ignacio Boli, the beloved concierge at the Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, who talked to us about his …
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