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Marriott Confirms Dorado Beach Reopening in October
By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott International has confirmed the planned reopening of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico. The luxe retreat plans to reopen officially in October, according to the company, after having shuttered in the wake …
New York’s Casa Nonna Comes to Aruba
By the Caribbean Journal staff Popular New York City eatery Casa Nonna has made its Caribbean debut. The Manhattan Theater District institution, which means “Grandmother’s House” in Italian, has officially opened at the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. The property has an upscale …
Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain to Headline Cayman Cookout
By the Caribbean Journal staff When it comes to Caribbean culinary events, the star power of Cayman Cookout simply can’t be matched. Once again, the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman-hosted food extravaganza will be headlined by celebrity chefs Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain …
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Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton to Reopen in October
By the Caribbean Journal staff Ritz-Carlton’s Dorado Beach resort is set to reopen Oct. 1, according to parent company Marriott. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve had been closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Its reopening was revealed on the …
Jose Andres Expands Culinary Empire to The Bahamas
By the Caribbean Journal staff World-renowned Chef Jose Andres has expanded his Caribbean footprint. The Spanish chef has debuted his new Fish by Jose Andres at The Cove resort at Atlantis Paradise Island. The new dinner-only eatery serves a menu …
Six Senses Coming to St Kitts, The Caribbean’s New Luxury Hotspot
By Alexander Britell First it was Park Hyatt. Then it was Ritz-Carlton. Now it’s Six Senses. St Kitts is quickly becoming the Caribbean’s next luxury hotspot. Range Developments, the developer of the highly-acclaimed Park Hyatt St Kitts, has announced the …
Ritz-Carlton Coming to St Kitts
By Alexander Britell Fresh on the heels of the debut of Park Hyatt’s first Caribbean hotel, the island of St Kitts is poised for another major hotel development. A Ritz-Carlton hotel is coming to the island in 2021, according to …
Bermuda’s The Cove Set to Open First Phase
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cove, the first phase of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve’s new residences in Bermuda, is slated to open at the end of March. The first building of the project, which consists of seven residences, will be …
Ritz-Carlton Lays Keel For First Luxury Cruise Ship
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated the laying of its inaugural yacht at the Hijos De J. Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain this week. Representing a first for a luxury hotel operator, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brings the …
Cayman Islands Tourism Is Surging
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands is seeing a significant increase in air arrivals, according to the latest data from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. Air arrivals into the Cayman Islands surpassed all previously recorded statistics last …
The Top 5 Cancun Hotels to Visit Right Now
Cancun has long been Mexico’s most famous (and infamous) tourism destination, but that also means there’s no shortage of great hotel and resort options. But finding the right Cancun hotels for you means sifting through a mix of large and …
What’s Next for Marriott Hotels in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell The world’s biggest hotel company has a massive footprint in the Caribbean, and it’s only getting bigger. But with such a large network of properties around the region, Marriott was also impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. …
VIDEO: Checking in to the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
By Guy Britton and Alexander Britell There’s something very civilized about a cold beer delivered right to the beach by waiter on a Segway. And it doesn’t hurt when that happens on one of the world’s greatest beaches. This is …
The Best Caribbean Destinations for This Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching, meaning it’s time to start thinking about your next Caribbean vacation (that is, if you haven’t already planned a Caribbean trip in the meantime). For us, there’s nothing better than Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s …
Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Sold to Dart Real Estate
By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s leading resorts has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned. Cayman-based Dart Real Estate has purchased the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman from Five Mile Capital Partners, LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The property …
30 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Right Now
As the Caribbean works to recover from last month’s hurricanes, (a process that is already taking shape), one of the biggest questions we hear from travelers is, “where can I still visit?” Or, for some, “can I still visit the …
New York Eatery Casa Nonna Coming to Ritz-Carlton Aruba
By the Caribbean Journal staff Celebrated New York eatery Casa Nonna is coming to Aruba. Casa Nonna, the Italian dining destination just south of Manhattan’s Theater District, is set to open early next year at the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. The restaurant …
Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain to Headline Cayman Cookout
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s food festival circuit has only been growing in recent years, but one festival has regularly drawn the biggest names: the Cayman Islands’ Cayman Cookout, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This year’s festival, which …
