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Barbados’ New Luxury All-Inclusive Is Opening in October
The First-Ever Marriott Resort in Belize Is Now Open
Marriott International has officially opened its first-ever resort in Belize: the new Alaia Belize. The 155-unit residential resort, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is set on more than 20 acres, with more than 1,000 feet of beachfront access in Belize’s …
Building the Caribbean’s Greatest Pools
It’s one of the centerpieces of any resort in the Caribbean: the pool. It’s often the town square, the meeting point, the place to be at every resort in region. And that means that it’s an essential part of the …
8 Must-Visit Luxury Hotels in Grenada
Grenada’s travel rules require visitors to remain at their resort for five days after arrival, and while you can travel freely around the island after that if you get a negative test result, honestly we’d be OK with spending even …
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In Jamaica, the Caribbean’s Ultimate Swim-Up Suites
What is a “rondoval”? The dictionary description of the word this marketing term comes from is “rondavel,” a round Southern African building with a peaked roof. But at the Sandals South Coast resort in Jamaica, it might just be called …
From Curaçao to Saint Lucia, Caribbean Resorts With Private Plunge Pools
It’s one of the ultimate luxuries in a Caribbean resort — having your own private plunge pool. It’s secluded, it’s private and it’s endlessly indulgent. When your room comes with a pool, it’s more than just a room; it’s a mini …
Another New All-Inclusive Resort Opens in Punta Cana
Another new hotel has opened its doors in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Serenade Punta Cana launched its soft opening this week on Cabeza de Toro Beach. The destination’s newest all-inclusive …
Jamaica Has a New Adults-Only Riu Resort
Riu Hotels and Resorts has debuted its newest adults-only resort in Jamaica, the product of a complete transformation of the Riu Montego Bay resort. The new adults-only Riu Montego Bay officially opened its doors this week, set on the beach …
15 Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Visit Now
No other destination in the world is as closely associated with all-inclusive resorts as Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The beach destination on the east coast of the Dominican Republic hosts around 5 million visitors in a typical year, …
ResortPass Adds Dominican Republic in Wider Caribbean Expansion
ResortPass, the hotel platform that allows travelers buy day passes to participating resorts, has expanded to the Caribbean, including major markets like the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas. The Los Angeles-based company has also expanded to St Kitts, St Maarten, …
Riu Officially Reopens Jamaica All-Inclusive
By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu Hotels and Resorts has officially relaunched its Riu Ocho Rios all-inclusive resort, the company announced this week. The property, which first opened in 2005, has undergone a dramatic refurbishing project, one that included what …
Jamaica Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff A big new all-inclusive resort is coming to one of the fastest-growing hotel destinations in Jamaica. The first phase of the new all-inclusive Oceans By H10 Resort is coming to Jamaica’s Trelawny this November, according …
A New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Antigua
By Alexander Britell The highly-anticipated new Hammock Cove Resort and Spa is set to debut Dec. 1 on the island of Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned. Elite Island Resorts‘ newest luxury resort will have 42 standalone villas, all of which …
Cayman’s First “Ecosmart” Real Estate Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff Grand Cayman will be soon be home to its first-ever “ecosmart” real estate community. The new project is called Orchard Ecovillage, and the 21-acre master-planned community is set in Grand Cayman’s Lower Valley. The project …
A New Way to Live in the BVI
By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island resort has launched a new real estate offering including five new villas, the property said this week. The private-island resort has partnered with Coldwell Banker to launch sales on …
AMResorts Is Opening a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts is adding another all-inclusive to its Dominican Republic portfolio. The company has announced a new resort brand management deal that will bring the new Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana to the shores …
Costa Rica Is Getting a New Glamping Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff A new luxury glamping resort is coming to Costa Rica. The Nayara Tented Camp, set to open this fall, will be set in the heart of the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. It’s …
15 Saint Lucia Resorts to Visit Right Now
Few Caribbean destinations boast the sheer diversity of Saint Lucia’s hotel product. The range is vast, from tiny eco-friendly retreats to sprawling beach resorts to all-inclusives and full-fledged bucket-list experiences. That means there’s something for every kind of traveler here, …
Hilton Is Opening Its First Hotel in Punta Cana
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another day, another new Hilton-branded hotel project in the Caribbean. Or at least it seems that way. Hilton has continued its rapid Caribbean expansion in 2019 with the groundbreaking of a new $15 million Hampton by …
