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This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

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There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]

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Mexico’s The Fives Hotels Names New VP of Operations

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Mexico’s The Fives Hotels and Resorts brand has named a new vice president of hotel operations, a spokesperson for the property told Caribbean Journal. The property has tapped Renaus Pfeifer to the role, in which he will work on hotel operations, service improvements and the development of the hotel’s new […]

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The 12 Best Nude Beaches You Can Visit

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The Caribbean’s rum-soaked reputation to the contrary, it’s not always “anything goes” in the region. But when it comes to nude beaches, you can find what you’re looking for across the wider Caribbean, from the French Caribbean to the coast of Mexico. If you consider going nude the ultimate freedom when you travel, here are […]

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The Best Family Resort in Mexico

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By Alexander Britell “Would you like cucumber, lime or lemon in your water?” I don’t think I’d ever been asked this specific question before, even in Paris or Rome, in luxury hotels the world over. I was with my family at Flor de Canela, the Mexican eatery at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun; and while […]


The 12 Best Nude Beaches You Can Visit

They aren’t all-inclusives. They’re low-density luxury resorts, or boutique hotels with personality, or rarefied private-island destinations. But they have a secret. You see, some of the best places to stay in the Caribbean may not be traditional all-inclusive hotels, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay there and get the all-inclusive convenience you may be […]

A New Way to Stay at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun

Another reason to stay at the Grand Residences By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s not an ordinary bed-and-breakfast. And it’s not an ordinary bed-and-breakfast package. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, an all-suite luxury resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, has just announced a bed-and-breakfast promotion available for stays now through Dec. 31, 2016. The Premium Bed & […]

A New Photo Opportunity in Puerto Morelos

Signs of growth in Puerto Morelos By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Headed to Mexico’s Riviera Maya any time soon? Don’t forget your selfie stick! You’ll need it to capture a shot of you and your crew in front of the beachfront village of Puerto Morelos’ newest attraction, a sign that spells its name in […]

VIDEO: On the Beach in Puerto Morelos, Mexico

It’s one of the gems of the Caribbean coast of Mexico: the lovely fishing village called Puerto Morelos, halfway between Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It’s a stunning stretch of Caribbean beach, with no corner more beautiful than that at the area’s best hotel, the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun. Here’s what it’s like from one […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Beach Bars

It may seem like a list of 50 beach bars is a lot. But when we finished compiling this momentous list, we weren’t even breathing hard. That’s because the Caribbean is the beach bar capital of Planet Earth, and we could easily have placed another 100 beach bars on here. But these are our favorites, […]

The Caribbean’s Tea Sommelier

Above: tea time at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun (all photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor PUERTO MORELOS — The Caribbean has a storied tradition of rum drinking, but if one Cancun-based tea master has his way, we’ll all be sipping tea instead of knocking back Painkillers on our next vacation. Christian […]