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The Marriott Cancun Resort Is Becoming an All-Inclusive 

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One of Cancun’s premier resort has closed to begin a dramatic transformation process, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Marriott Cancun recently shuttered to undertake what the company calls a “major renovation.” When it reopens at the height of the […]

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In St Bart's, A Dreamy Little Caribbean Beach Resort 

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It’s just across the water from the people watching at Nikki Beach and the endless lunches at the Eden Rock; a short drive from the buzz of Gustavia and the scenes at Shellona and Bagatelle.  But you might never know […]

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Melia Just Opened a New All-Inclusive in Cuba 

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Melia has opened its newest all-inclusive resort in Varadero on the northern coast of Cuba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Spanish hotel chain has debuted the new Sol Caribe Beach, its newest oceanfront resort in Cuba.  The family-friendly resort has […]

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The Caribbean Island of Statia Is Heating Up 

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The tiny Caribbean island of Statia is heating up as it sees new growth coming out of the pandemic.  The island, located a short flight from St Maarten (there’s a ferry too) is starting to see tourism pick up, according […]


The South Coast Is Barbados' New Capital of Cool

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The button on the wall at Blush, a new cafe in Barbados, surrounded by green plants and a butterfly, says “press for Prosecco.”  The moment you walk through the door, past the floral trellis and the seafoam chairs, when you […]


This Caribbean Bungalow Resort Comes With a Legendary Beach Bar

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It is one of the Caribbean’s most alluring pilgrimage spots: the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, a beach bar that is in the pantheon of the region’s greatest watering holes.  And for more […]

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This St Thomas Resort Has Been Sold 

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Journal Invest The Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands was recently sold to DV USVI Investment Group for $20 million. Aspokesperson for the USVI Department of Tourism confirmed […]


This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Going Family-Friendly 

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The formerly adults-only Viva Wyndham V Heavens in the Dominican Republic is going family-friendly, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata on the country’s north coast is being “reimagined” as a resort for all ages.  “After seven […]


Nobu Just Opened a Residential Resort in Los Cabos 

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Nobu Hospitality has opened a new residential resort in Los Cabos, Mexico.  The company has officially debuted the new Nobu Residences, a new “home away form home” concept with 60 residential-style accommodations.  The new build includes exclusive amenities for guests […]

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The British Virgin Islands Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive Resort 

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Despite its surfeit of top private-island resorts, the British Virgin Islands has never had a full-fledged luxury all-inclusive resort — until now.  The Aerial, the new private-island destination in the BVI, has transformed from what had been a full-buyout model into […]


Four Seasons Names New Bahamas Resort Manager, Executive Chef

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Four Seasons’ Ocean Club resort in The Bahamas has named a new resort manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has tapped Jose Ortiz as its new resort manager; Ortiz was most recently at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences […]


Belmond Pushes Back Reopening of Riviera Maya Resort  

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Belmond has pushed back the highly-anticipated reopening of its Maroma, a Belmond Hotel in the Riviera Maya of Mexico.  The transformed luxury resort, parent company LVMH’s only hotel property in the Mexican Caribbean, had initially been set to reopen on […]


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