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“The Caribbean Region has Rebounded Magnificently — But There Is No Room for Complacency”

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Is Coming to Costa Rica

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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From Turks and Caicos to St Martin, 9 Resorts With Their Own Luxe Villas

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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Another Major Transformation at the Half Moon Resort

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]


From Turks and Caicos to St Martin, 9 Resorts With Their Own Luxe Villas

It’s a rather unique system.  If you need something at Petit St Vincent, you walk out your door and raise a flag on your cottage’s flagpole. Suddenly, any request is filled; room service; transportation; the sudden need for a cocktail.  It’s touches like these that have turned Petit St Vincent into one of the more […]

Margaritaville’s New Cap Cana All-Inclusive Is Now Open

The highly-anticipated new Margaritaville all-inclusive resort is open in the Dominican Republic’s Cap Cana.  The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma Cap Cana is the second resort to open as the result of an alliance between Margaritaville and Karisma.  The first Margaritaville Island Reserve opened its doors on the Mexican Caribbean in the summer of […]

Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Radisson Blu Punta Cana

Fast-expanding Aimbridge Hospitality has entered the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The global hospitality company has been tapped to manage the Radisson Blu Resort and Residence Punta Cana, the only Radisson Blu resort in the wider Caribbean.  The resort is set in Cabeza de Toro in greater Punta Cana.  “We are thrilled to welcome […]

At St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort, a True Caribbean Classic

“Laissez les bons temps rouler.” It’s on a sign above the door at the Infinity Bar. It’s that old French refrain, “Let the good times roll.” And the moment you walk into the Oyster Bay Beach Resort, you understand.  The 180-room resort that straddles St Maarten’s Oyster Pond and the Caribbean Sea has long been one […]

Viva Wyndham Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive

Viva Wyndham Resorts has reopened its all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.  The company is now welcoming back guests to the Viva Wyndham Azteca resort, set in one of the most popular beach towns in the Yucatan.  The 335-room hotel has relaunched after undergoing an upgrade project that included […]

St Croix’s Divi Carina Bay Has a New GM

Divi Resorts has named a new general manager for its completely-renovated resort in St Croix.  The Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino has tapped Dyal Sandhu to the role, joined by a new executive chef, Dennis Giancontiere.  “We are pleased to introduce our new General Manager, Dyal Sandhu,” said Marco Galaverna, President & COO […]

Dreams Opens New Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive Resort

Dreams has opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  It’s called Dreams Sapphire Resort and Spa, and it’s a rebranding of the former Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun.  The family-friendly resort, which is part of Apple Leisure Group’s new AMR Collection, is set in the increasingly popular beach town of […]

Top Panama All-Inclusive Resort to Reopen

One of the top all-inclusive destinations in Panama is set to reopen on Nov. 19.  Islas Secas, which is actually comprised of 14 privately-owned islands in the Gulf of Chiriqui, has a total of four Casita sites and three clamping-style tenting casitas.  The property can sleep a total of 24 guests.  It’s completely off the […]