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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 …

The Best Hotels in Port Antonio, Jamaica

Travelers who want to enjoy the legendary north shore beaches of Jamaica but avoid the big tourist districts of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril have long known to detour east to the small resorts in Port Antonio, a coastal …

Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Resort Has a New Executive Chef

The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino in Bonaire has a new top chef. Parent company Divi Resorts has announced the appointment of Aruba native Raymond Jansen as the property’s new executive chef. A 12-year veteran of the industry, Jansen …

Salamander Hotels to Manage Aurora Anguilla

Salamander Hotels and Resorts has been tapped to manage the new Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club. Salamander, best known in the Caribbean for managing the iconic Half Moon resort in Jamaica, will assume management on April 26. Salamander was …

The Caribbean’s Newest Overwater Bungalow Resort Is in Panama

It remains one of the great frontiers for Caribbean travel aficionados: Bocas del Toro, the spectacular archipelago in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Panama. For years, it’s also been home to the vast majority of overwater bungalow resorts …

How to Experience The Bahamas Like Prince William and Kate Middleton

The Islands of The Bahamas experienced a very royal welcome. In line with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited The Bahamas from 24–26 March as part of their Royal Tour of the Caribbean. The …

The Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Hotels in Jamaica

Looking for a romantic getaway in Jamaica where the only “kids” you’ll encounter are the goats grazing on the roadside on the way to your hotel? You’re in luck, because Jamaica has a wide selection of adults-only properties, including those …

A Tiny New Caribbean Adults-Only Hotel

Virgin Gorda has its share of traditional hotels, luxury resorts, beachside villas, and sailor’s havens, but an adults-only French country inn is definitely a first for the island — and the British Virgin Islands as a whole. The British and …

Jamaica to Grant Licenses for Two Casino Resorts

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Three Saint Lucia Resorts Join Interval International

Three Saint Lucia resorts have joined with vacation provider Interval International. The Bay Gardens Beach Resort, Croton Suites at Bay Gardens Hotel and Water’s Edge Villas are all now part of the Interval network. “There is great opportunity for independent …

How Marriott Bonvoy Is Becoming More Than “Just a Loyalty Program”

For years, Marriott International’s loyalty program has been at the forefront of the travel industry, allowing members to earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with …