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Cancun Crucial to Mexican Caribbean Recovery Strategy
A potential tourism recovery in the Mexican Caribbean will hinge on ensuring the swift return of direct access to the region’s air hubs in Cancun, Cozmuel and Chetumal, according to the Quintana Roo Tourism Board. The Board, which represents destinations …
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Bahia Principe Plans $40 Million Remodel at Tulum Resort
Grupo Piñero, which owns the Bahia Principe all-inclusive chain, is planning a major renovation of its resort in Tulum, Mexico. The company says it has allotted $40 million to upgrade its Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort. The remodel, part of a …
The PGA Is Partnering With Bahia Principe in Mexico
The PGA of America has launched a strategic alliance with resort company Bahia Principe on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new alliance will provide PGA branding opportunities to Bahia Principe properties on the Riviera Maya, including four resorts and …
Checking in to the Newest Barceló All-Inclusive in Mexico
It’s the newest all-inclusive in the Barceló resort portfolio, the sparkling new, adults-only Barceló Maya Riviera, part of now six-resort compound on the Caribbean coast of Mexico that includes the Barceló Maya Palace, Barceló Maya Colonial, Barceló Maya Tropical, Barceló …
A New Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to Mexico
A new Margaritaville resort will soon be opening its doors in the heart of the Caribbean coast of Mexico, thanks to a partnership between Jimmy Buffett’s iconic brand and Karisma Hotels and Resorts. The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma …
The Riviera Maya Has a New Wellness Resort
There’s a new wellness resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. It’s called Palmaïa, The House of AïA, and it’s a new kind of holistic retreat in the region. Founder Alexander Ferri says …
Barcelo Officially Opens New All-Inclusive in Riviera Maya
Barcelo has officially launched its new Barcelo Maya Riviera resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The all-suite, adults-only resort is set in the heart of the Riviera Maya, joining five other Barcelo resorts in the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort …
Riu Reopens Riviera Maya All-Inclusive After $40M Renovation
Spanish resort giant Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened its Riu Palace Riviera Maya resort following a large-scale renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company transformed the Mexican Caribbean resort with what it called a “sleek, new modern style” …
Cancun Is Getting a New All-Inclusive From Royal Resorts
A new hotel is coming to the heart of Cancun’s famous hotel zone next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Royal Uno All-Inclusive Resort and Spa, is the latest property from top resort company Royal Resorts. Royal Uno, which …
Barceló Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Mexico
Spain’s Barceló Hotel Group is bringing a new adults-only, all-inclusive resort to the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The new Barceló Maya Riviera is set to debut Dec. 15 in the heart of the Riviera Maya, a company spokesperson told Caribbean …
Palladium Is Bringing Its Cabaret Dining Concept to Punta Cana
Spain’s Palladium Hotel Group is adding a new dining and show concept at its TRS Turquesa Hotel in Punta Cana. The CHIC Cabaret and Restaurant will open this winter at the Dominican Republic property, joining existing locations at the TRS …
Southwest Airlines Is Launching New Caribbean Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is set for another expansion of service to the Caribbean in 2020, according to the company. Southwest will be launching new nonstop routes to Cozumel, Mexico and Turks and Caicos next …
Apple Leisure Group’s Big Caribbean All-Inclusive Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s fastest-growing resort company is continuing to ramp up its development pipeline in the wider region. Apple Leisure Group has already signed six resort management deals in the Caribbean-Mexico region this year through its …
A New Adults-Only Hotel Is Coming to the Riviera Maya
By the Caribbean Journal staff Desire Resorts, known for its portfolio of adults-only, clothing-optional resorts, is adding a new boutique hotel in the Riviera Maya. The new Desire Mansion will be a luxury hotel-within-a-hotel at the existing Desire Riviera Maya …
The 12 Best Nude Beaches You Can Visit
The Caribbean’s rum-soaked reputation to the contrary, it’s not always “anything goes” in the region. But when it comes to nude beaches, you can find what you’re looking for across the wider Caribbean, from the French Caribbean to the coast …
10 All-Inclusive Family Resorts to Visit Now
Whether you’re traveling with your kids, your extended family or some other combination of relatives, going all-inclusive makes the family getaway significantly easier. And the best all-inclusive family resorts manage to combine the ease and comfort of the all-inclusive experience …