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Photo of the Week: On the Beach at Paynes Bay in Barbados

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Harry Ramnath, who sent in this lovely shot of Paynes Bay Beach in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. It […]

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Riu’s Big Renovation in Punta Cana

By the Caribbean Journal staff Riu is set to unveil its major transformation project in Punta Cana. The Spanish hotel giant has announced plans to reopen its Riu Palace Punta Cana in July following a complete renovation. The changes include an expanded main building with new rooms, a gym, a sauna and a spa; a […]

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Sunwing Adding More Canada-Caribbean Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Travel giant Sunwing is planning to relaunch a series of flights from Canada to the Caribbean this upcoming tourist season. The flights will operate weekly from Saskatoon and Regina in Saskatchewan from Nov. 5 through April 1, 2019. “We’re very pleased to be bringing back service to 12 of our […]

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Riu to Open New All-Inclusive in Costa Mujeres, Mexico

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing Riu Hotels has launched construction on another major new all-inclusive resort project. Riu has officially begun work on the new Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, which is located right next to the recently-debuted Hotel Riu Dunamar on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, which opened its doors in December 2017. The […]


Sunwing Adding More Canada-Caribbean Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel development is coming to the Caribbean’s hottest hotel investment destination. The new Grand Fiesta Americana Punta Cana Los Corales all-inclusive resort has already broken ground in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub. The property will feature a total of 558 guest rooms and a focus on beach […]

JetBlue Launches New Daily Flights to Santo Domingo

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fresh off the news of rival American Airlines’ huge Caribbean expansion, JetBlue has added another new nonstop route to the region. JetBlue has officially launched its newest daily nonstop flights, connecting Newark, New Jersey and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The move strengthens JetBlue’s position as the leading carrier […]

Punta Cana’s New Airport Lounge Has Its Own Pool

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new standard bearer for VIP airport lounges in the Caribbean. Punta Cana International Airport has unveiled its brand-new VIP lounge, a modern, avant-garde project with a party piece: its own outdoor infinity pool. The pool, which overlooks the tarmac, is the first of its kind in the region. […]

Club Med to Open New Resort in Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff All-inclusive resort brand Club Med is expanding again in the Caribbean, with plans to open a major new resort in the Dominican Republic. The new Club Med Michès will be the company’s first “5-Trident” resort to open in the Americas, part of Club Med’s “Exclusive Collection,” its highest-level properties. The […]

Vacation Express Adding More Punta Cana Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Vacation Express is adding more flights to Punta Cana, this time out of Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The new nonstop flights are part of a six-night program with flights departing every Monday from June 4 through Aug. 6, according to a statement from the company. “Over the past three years […]

The Top 5 Punta Cana Hotels to Visit Right Now

Sure, Punta Cana is known for its admittedly impressive collection of all-inclusive resort properties. But beyond them are some very special Punta Cana hotels, unique properties tucked away on its white-sand beaches, places to stay that offer a different kind of experience from the typical Punta Cana vacation. So where do you stay if you’re […]

Circle by Melia Coming to Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia’s newest luxury brand is making its debut in the Dominican Republic — and it will be its most exclusive property yet. Circle by Melia, a new “brand experience” the company says is a “whole new level” of accommodations, will open its first property at the Paradisus Palma Real resort in […]

A First-Quarter Surge for Dominican Republic Tourism

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic saw a tourism surge in the first quarter of 2018, according to newly-released data from the country’s Central Bank. After a strong January and February, the destination saw a 14.7 percent increase in stayover visitor arrivals in March, leading to a 7.7 percent year-over-year increase for the […]