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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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Anguilla’s CuisinArt Resort Closes for Renovation

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Anguilla’s CuisinArt Resort and Spa has temporarily closed for a renovation project.  The signature Anguilla property will close “so that we may better focus on our planned Phase 1 property-wide renovations,” the resort said in a statement.  The resort will be reopening on Oct. 28, 2021.  “We ask for your continued patience and support while […]

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Major Caribbean Resort Closes for $100 Million Renovation

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The Melia Nassau Beach, part of the popular Baha Mar resort complex in the Bahamas, will be undergoing a complete overhaul beginning March 1, when a two-year, $100 million renovation will commence. The all-inclusive property, located on Cable Beach, will be closed the entire time, according to a […]

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Turks and Caicos’ Ports of Call Resort Completes Renovation

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The Ports of Call resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos has completed what the property is calling a “major” renovation, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The upgrade project includes new tiling across the halls, room and suites; new corridor entrances and bathroom doors for all guest rooms; a significant makeover to the pool and deck area […]


Major Caribbean Resort Closes for $100 Million Renovation

Palace Resorts has completed a $40 million renovation of its Sun Palace resort in Cancun, the company said this week.  The adults-only Resort has officially reopened after undergoing what Palace called “extensive improvements and a complete transformation to its interiors and exteriors.” The project included a complete redesign of all 247 rooms and suites at […]

Barbados' South Gap Hotel Completes Major Renovation

The South Gap Hotel in Barbados has completed a major renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The hotel on the southern coast of Barbados has completed a nearly $3 million renovation project. The two-year-long project included the transformation of its rooms and public spaces of the hotel, which is located in the heart of Barbados’ […]

Another Big Renovation Underway at Atlantis

Atlantis Paradise Island is in the midst of another major renovation project, this time to the property’s signature hotel, The Royal.  The upgrades to the property initially include The Royal’s East Tower, which will be completed by the end of this year.  Enhancements to The Royal’s West Tower will conclude next year, according to a […]

Four Seasons Nevis Set to Complete Major Renovation

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The celebrated Four Seasons Resort Nevis has kicked off the final chapter of its multi-phase, two-year-long renovation project. the latest enhancements will include the redesign of the resort’s main signature pool, construction of a new restaurant concept, On the Dune, that extends out on to the sand; and the unveiling […]

St Croix Hotel Closes for Renovation Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hotel Caravelle, among the most popular places to stay on the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, has closed to begin a renovation project. The renovation and remodeling will last through the summer, with the hotel planning to reopen its doors in October. The hotel’s casino, restaurant, […]

Aruba: Hyatt Regency Completes $12M Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s Hyatt Regency hotel has completed a $12 million renovation project that focused on upgrading its guest rooms. The Palm Beach-area property now has 359 rooms, including 16 suites and nine accessible rooms. The project injected a new look to the rooms, focusing on what the property calls “calming Caribbean […]

At Anguilla’s Belmond Cap Juluca, A Timeless Kind of Beauty

By Alexander Britell ANGUILLA — Maundays Bay’s sand curves along Anguilla’s blue, bright white villas dotting the shoreline and Moorish domes rising to the sky. The only sound is the almost-mystical breeze of this crescent-shaped corner of the island, a place where the built environment finds harmony with the natural world. The view from the […]

Rebranded Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Makes Debut

By the Caribbean Journal staff The rebranded Grand Sirenis Punta Cana is making its debut this weekend in the Dominican Republic. The former Sirenis Punta Cana Aquagames and Casino has completed a $30 million renovation, transformed into the new Grand Sirenis Punta Cana. “The rebranding of our Punta Cana resort helps solidify its position as […]