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Riu Is Opening Two New Resorts in Cancun

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Riu is set to open a pair of new resorts on the Caribbean coast of Mexico this year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That will include the new Riu Latino in Costa Mujeres and the Riu Palace Kukulcan in Cancun.  Both […]

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Riu Reopens Bahamas All-Inclusive

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The Bahamas’ Riu Palace Paradise Island is back, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Paradise Island all-inclusive officially reopened in May, according to The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism.  The adults-only all-inclusive resort is set adjacent to the Atlantis Paradise Island resort […]

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Jamaica Has a New Adults-Only Riu Resort

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Riu Hotels and Resorts has debuted its newest adults-only resort in Jamaica, the product of a complete transformation of the Riu Montego Bay resort.  The new adults-only Riu Montego Bay officially opened its doors this week, set on the beach […]

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Riu Reopens Panama Resort

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RIU Hotels and Resorts has reopened its Riu Playa Blanca in Panama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The reopening of the 573-room resort, which is set in Panama’s “Arco Seco” region, means the company has now reopened all of its hotel […]


Riu Reopens 11 Caribbean Resorts

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Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened 11 of its all-inclusive resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The reopenings include the Riu Palace Paradise Island in The Bahamas; the Riu Palace Aruba; the Riu Ocho Rios in […]


Mexican Caribbean Launches New Health and Safety Program

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As it prepares for the return of travelers, the Mexican Caribbean has launched a new program to ensure high sanitary standards in the tourism industry.  Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, the Governor of Quintana Roo, which is home to popular destinations like […]

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Riu Is Reopening One of Its Hotels in Mexico

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Riu Hotels and Resorts is set to reopen its first hotel in Mexico since shuttering its properties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  On May 25, Riu will reopen the Riu Plaza Guadalajara in western Mexico, one of two Riu properties reopening […]


Melia Is Opening a New Paradisus Resort in Playa Mujeres

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Spanish hotel giant Melia Hotels International is opening another new resort in Mexico, the company announced. The new Paradisus Playa Mujeres will open its doors in the summer of 2020, according to Melia.  The all-inclusive property will include a total […]


Riu Completes Big Renovation in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

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Riu Hotels and Resorts has completed another major renovation, this time at its Riu Vallarta resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.  The Flamingos Beach property has undergone an extensive renovation, according to a statement from the company.  The property, which was […]

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A “New” Cancun Rises in the Mexican Caribbean

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It’s not Isla Mujeres. Nor Playa del Carmen. The hottest destination on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast is Playa Mujeres — a.k.a. Costa Mujeres — a booming new resort area about a half-hour north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone and 45 minutes from […]


Riu Opens New Water Park in Costa Rica

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Riu Hotels and Resorts has continued its region-wide water park push.  The company has opened a new “Splash Water World” park in Costa Rica.  The large-scale aquatic center will be accessible for guests at both the Riu Guanacaste or the […]


St Martin Is Getting a Major New All-Inclusive Resort

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel brand is coming to the French side of St Martin. The highly-anticipated Secrets St Martin Resort and Spa will be making its debut on Feb. 1, 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. […]