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This Antigua All-Inclusive Is Hosting the Ultimate Caviar Vacation

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White sand, a protected turquoise bay and the quiet rhythm of an adults-only resort set the scene on Antigua’s northeast coast. In May, it will also include champagne flutes, tasting spoons and a lineup of dishes built around one of the world’s most indulgent ingredients. Hammock Cove Antigua, the adults-only all-inclusive resort from Elite Island Resorts, […]

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AeroMexico Launches Punta Cana Flights

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Mexican air carrier AeroMexico has begun operating its newest Caribbean flights, with a new nonstop route between Mexico City and the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana International Airport. The new flights will operate for the season, running through April 28, 2019. Punta Cana becomes AeroMexico’s second destination in the Dominican Republic, […]

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Spanish Chain Best Hotels Building Punta Cana Resort

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel chain Best Hotels is building a new hotel in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana. Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina was on hand to lay the first stone on the project, which will be located in the Cabeza de Toro area of Punta Cana. It’s the […]

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Riu Adding New Pool Party Concept in Punta Cana

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Riu Hotels and Resorts is bringing its new “Riu Pool Parties” to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new space being built to house the parties will be opposite the Riu Bambu, and offers free entrance to all guests over 18 years old staying in any of the brand’s […]


Spanish Chain Best Hotels Building Punta Cana Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Melia Hotels is planning a major relaunch in Punta Cana. The company is planning to transform its Melia Caribe Tropical resort into two standalone all-inclusive hotels: the Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort and the Melia Caribe Beach Resort. The Melia Punta Cana Beach will be an adults-only […]

From Turks and Caicos to St Barth, the Caribbean's Ultimate Villas

By Alexander Britell You’re in your villa, peering out past your infinity pool at the spectacular blue and green vistas of St Barth. You don’t want to leave. Not even for dinner. No problem — your chef is already here. WIMCO’s newest villa collection has taken the luxury villa to the next level with its […]

Riu Reopening Tropical Bay All-Inclusive in Negril

By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu has embarked on a broad renovation and expansion push in the Caribbean, with another revamped hotel set to relaunch. This time it’s the Riu Palace Tropical Bay, one of the two Riu all-inclusives in Negril, Jamaica. The Riu Palace Tropical Bay will officially reopen on Oct. 20 in Negril, […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Continues Climbing

By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourism in the Dominican Republic is continuing its strong year in 2018, according to the latest numbers from the Dominican Republic’s Central Bank. The country’s tourist arrival numbers are no up 5.5 percent for the year, compared to the first eight months of 2017. That represents a total of 4.644 […]

Playa, Hilton to Partner on Caribbean All-Inclusive Expansion

By Guy Britton PLAYA DEL CARMEN — In a move that will likely change the landscape of all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, two travel giants are partnering on a significant expansion push. Playa Hotels and Resorts and Hilton have announced a new strategic alliance that will mean a total of 10 new all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean […]

From Punta Cana to Anguilla, 5 Luxury Beach Hotels to Try

We’ve long said the Caribbean is home to its unique brand of luxury. But within that concept is a remarkably broad spectrum of hotels, where Caribbean luxury manifests itself in different ways, from Great House-style plantation hotels to cliffside stays to private-island destinations. And then there’s something else: the luxury beach hotel, where marrying toes-in-the-sand […]

A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff A huge new all-inclusive resort is coming to the heart of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new Grand Bahia Principe Aquamarine will be the first adults-only resort under the Grand Bahia Principe brand, with plans to open at the beginning of November. The 498-suite property will be set […]

Southwest Airlines Adding More Punta Cana, Jamaica Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is at it again, adding more new routes to its ever-expanding Caribbean network. The latest expansion for the low-cost carrier is out of St. Louis, where Southwest is adding new nonstop flights to both Montego Bay, Jamaica and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Both flights, which are […]

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