Your own pool. Your own kitchen. Your own living room in the Caribbean. But also beach clubs. Golf courses. Butler service. Spas. Restaurants. Housekeeping. Concierge desks. The fastest-growing luxury category in Caribbean travel right now sits somewhere between a private villa and a full-service resort — and travelers are increasingly choosing both at the same […]
They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […]
For years, the Riviera Maya resort set along Mayakoba’s mangroves operated as Andaz Mayakoba, one of the enclave’s most visible properties. In 2026, it will enter a new chapter as Hyatt rebrands and redesigns the site into Alila Mayakoba, the first Alila hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean. The property is now accepting reservations […]
The recently-rebranded Royalton Hotels and Resorts is making a bold move in the luxury all-inclusive space. The company has unveiled the new Royalton Reserve Collection, a curated portfolio of independent, luxe resorts defined by what the company calls distinctive character, exceptional service, and elevated gastronomy. The first member? Paraíso de la Bonita, which opened its […]
The jungle doesn’t end at the edge of the mangroves anymore. It winds through a dance floor and across a ceramic painting table. It wraps around a miniature theater for picnics and puppet shows. It even winds its way up into a brand-new two-story arcade packed with racing games and basketball simulators. At Grand Velas Riviera […]
Swim-up. There’s nothing quite like it. You slide open the glass door, step out onto the terrace, and your feet are already in the water. The pool is right there—calm, warm, waiting. In the Caribbean, this is the closest thing to having the beach at your doorstep: the swim-up suite. Swim-up rooms are changing the […]
It begins with the scent of woodsmoke rising into the jungle sky, somewhere between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. You walk past limestone paths and hanging lanterns, the air thick with the sound of marimba and the heat of open flame. A plate is passed to you—earthy, fragrant, unfamiliar—and for a moment, everything else disappears. […]
Looking for a relaxing, kid-free Caribbean getaway? The Caribbean is home to some of the world’s best adults-only resorts, from all-inclusive luxury hideaways in Jamaica to boutique romantic escapes in Antigua. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a couples’ retreat, or a peaceful solo vacation, these adults-only Caribbean resorts offer the perfect blend of privacy, pampering, […]
Etéreo, Auberge Resorts’ Riviera Maya luxury resort, has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has appointed Laura Villalobos as its new General Manager, the company announced. The oceanfront resort is located within the Kanai development on Mexico’s Riviera Maya (joined by a St Regis and an Edition resort). Villalobos, a […]
Salterra in Turks and Caicos (which also included a new flight). The St. Regis Aruba. Marriott’s new Paraiso de la Bonita. It’s been a big year for new hotels in the Caribbean already, from the sustainability-focused resort in South Caicos to the total revamp of the old Zoëtry in the Riviera Maya. The summer has […]
Palladium Hotel Group is rebranding one of its most popular resorts in the Riviera Maya: the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa is getting a new name. The resort is being rebranded as the Grand Palladium Select White Sand Resort and Spa, Caribbean Journal has learned. But that’s not all. The relaunched property will […]
The strolls down Quinta Avenida. The aguachile in Puerto Morelos. The shopping in Cancun. The Mexican Caribbean continues to show its resilience, with demand holding strong for places like Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. It’s always been a hotspot for British travelers, and if you’re planing a getaway from the UK it’s about […]
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