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15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023
One thing that didn’t stop for very long during the pandemic was hotel construction, particularly in the Caribbean. The region’s hotel pipeline continues to grow, with both large resorts, all-inclusives and boutique hotels of every shape and size continuing …
Punta Cana Airport Just Set an All-Time Record
The Dominican Republic’s most popular all-inclusive destination just set an all-time record for passenger traffic. Punta Cana International Airport just topped 8 million passenger movements for 2022, an all-time record for the Dominican Republic’s highest-volume airport. “We celebrate 8 …
Jewel Resorts Just Opened a New All-Inclusive in Punta Cana
Playa Hotels and Resorts’ Jewel brand has opened its first-ever resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Jewel Punta Cana has opened its doors in the Uvero Altao Beach area of greater Punta Cana, the …
The Caribbean’s First Theme Park Resort Is In Punta Cana
Katmandu Park, the first true theme park in the Caribbean, is opening at the beginning of next year in Punta Cana. The $350 million project is the brainchild of Falcon’s Beyond, a global entertainment company, and Melia Hotels International, …
The Best Swim-Up Rooms in Punta Cana
It’s a pretty sure bet that you’re not going to find a resort in the Caribbean that doesn’t either have a beach or a pool (or both). Resorts that have rooms where you can step outside your door and …
Dreams Is Opening Its New Punta Cana Resort in February
The Dreams all-inclusive brand is opening a new Punta Cana resort in February 2023, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Dreams Flora Punta Cana is slated to open its doors in the Cabeza de Toro section of greater Punta …
10 Small Resorts to Visit in the Dominican Republic Right Now
The Dominican Republic is a big country, and sometimes it can feel like everything about the DR’s resort areas can seem super-sized, too: big beaches, mega resorts, and all-inclusive hotels with giant buffets and endless dining options. There’s nothing …
New Dreams Resort in Punta Cana to Open Doors in February
The newest Dreams all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana will be opening its doors early next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dreams Flora Resort and Spa, the latest addition to Apple Leisure Group’s AMR Collection, will be holding its …
Tripadvisor: Cancun, Punta Cana Leading Caribbean Demand
Cancun and Punta Cana are the top destinations in the Caribbean for this upcoming winter season, according to a new report from TripAdvisor. Cancun, the Mexican Caribbean hotspot, and Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub, both cracked the …
Melia Is Opening a Different Kind of Punta Cana All-Inclusive
Spanish hotel giant Melia is set to open a very different kind of resort in Punta Cana next month. The new Falcon’s Resort by Melia will be the Dominican Republic’s first “resortainment” property, in partnership with theme park company …
The Club Med Punta Cana Is Getting a New Look
All-inclusive brand Club Med is planning a major renovation of its signature resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The Club Med Punta Cana will see a renovation and new additions to the resort set to be unveiled next summer. …
A New Look at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana
Punta Cana’s Westin Puntacana Resort is set to debut the results of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Marriott resort is undergoing a major update by owner Grupo Puntacana, with a “refreshing change.” The property closed …
Swoop Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Punta Cana
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop is expanding its service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline is adding a new nonstop route between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Punta Cana, with service …
Caribbean Set for Surge in Travel From Canada
Canada’s government just lifted all of its border and travel health measures, a move that will likely lead to a surge in tourism to the Caribbean this winter. And Sunwing, the country’s largest travel company, says it’s seeing a …
Five Top Dominican Republic Resorts Close for Hurricane Repairs
Five major resorts in the Dominican Republic have closed in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Hyatt’s flagship Dominican Republic resorts, the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana, both managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts, are closing “for a period …
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