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There’s a New Cliffside Resort in Turks and Caicos

The long-awaited debut of the Rock House resort in Turks and Caicos is finally here. The cliffside residential resort very quietly opened its doors last month, Caribbean Journal confirmed. The property, set on a 14-acre site with 600 feet of …

In Bimini, The Bahamas, The Art of the Swim-Up Room

It’s morning in Bimini and I’m in the pool overlooking the lagoon and Rockwell Island. There’s no one else here, just the bobbing yachts and the sound of the water and the glimmer of the sun under the clouds. This …

10 Must-Visit Private Island Resorts in Belize

Belize is a fascinating country full of ancient Mayan ruins and jungles prowled by jaguars, but perhaps its greatest natural treasure is the 190-mile-long Belize Barrier Reef. Just off this Central American nation’s Caribbean coast, the reef is home to …

Riu Is Opening a New Adults-Only Resort Near Cancun

Riu Hotels and Resorts is opening another new all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Spanish company is set to debut the new Riu Latino in Costa Mujeres near Cancun in October. The adults-only resort, which officially …

Marriott Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Cancun

Marriott’s growing Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio will add another new resort later this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has announced the signing of the Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun to its all-inclusive portfolio, with plans to open at the end …

Divi Resorts Names New Caribbean Regional Director

Divi Resorts has named a new regional director of operations for the Caribbean, the company said this week. The North Carolina-based company has tapped Mo Sallah to the role, in which he will oversee resort operations at Divi’s seven properties …

The Caribbean’s Newest Reggae Hit Is a Love Letter to Antigua

Caribbean all-inclusive brand Elite Island Resorts has partnered with reggae legend Causion on a major new musical tribute to the island of Antigua. The song, Antigua Me Come From, is a common phrase of identity and heritage for Antiguans; a …

Hyatt Has a New All-Inclusive Portfolio

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its focus on all-inclusive, particularly in the Caribbean, with a new portfolio called the “Inclusive Collection.” The new portfolio includes nine different “luxury” all-inclusive brands, the vast majority of which come from the company’s purchase of …

This Montego Bay, Jamaica Resort Is Now a “Boutique All-Inclusive”

One of the coolest new resorts in Jamaica has made a big change: it’s now offering all-inclusive vacations. The S Hotel Montego Bay, the hotel that has injected new energy into Montego Bay’s famous “Hip Strip,” has rebranded as an …

Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Club Has a New GM

Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Club has named a new general manger, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Grace Bay Resorts property has tapped Kulbhushan Tyagi to the role. Tyagi, a 23-year-veteran of the hospitality industry, will oversee day-to-tday operations of …

Wyndham: All-Inclusive Demand Still Strong

Demand for all-inclusive hotels and resorts has never been higher, according to the results of a new survey by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. The hotel giant, which recently entered the all-inclusive space, says its survey, conducted by OnePoll, showed that …