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Blue Diamond Just Rebranded as Royalton Hotels— And It’s Big News for the All-Inclusive World

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New Caribbean Travel Series Blends Food, Culture and Exploration

NextTrip has announced the launch of “TIDE”, a new original travel series set to premiere exclusively on JOURNY’s streaming and on-demand platforms. The series blends cultural exploration with culinary storytelling, spotlighting chefs who bring local flavors and stories back to the deck. At the core of the concept is a simple idea: every port tells […]

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This Montego Bay, Jamaica All-Inclusive Comes With Its Own Private Island Experience

There are just four cabanas on this tiny private island off the coast of Montego Bay in Jamaica, designed for the ultimate in exclusivity and seclusion. But they’re not for everyone. You have to book the special Private Island Diamond Experience at the Royalton Blue Waters all-inclusive, something that’s available only to special-category guests of […]

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7 Reasons Why Travelers Are Flocking to Antigua and Barbuda

From the world-class resorts in Antigua to the laid-back, beachy charm of neighboring Barbuda, there are quite a few reasons why travelers are flocking to the twin-island paradise, which is seeing record visitor numbers for the destination. Whether you’re looking to plan an active getaway, a classic beach vacation or something in between, here are […]

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New All-Inclusive Resort Set to Make Antigua Debut Next Month

Royalton’s newest Caribbean resort is making its debut in Antigua next month, with the launch of the new Royalton CHIC. The third Royalton CHIC in the Caribbean, the new property is slated to open its doors on April 29, according to Royalton’s Web site. The 235-room resort is the second Royalton resort on the island, […]

7 Reasons Why Travelers Are Flocking to Antigua and Barbuda

The just-opened Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun has debuted a new culinary concept where diners can eat in a “cave.” The Cave is an international eatery set in what Royalton calls a “mystical setting with glittering lights and rocky surroundings that simulate a cave and underground lakes.” The unique restaurant has a mix of culinary inspirations, […]

Sunwing Adds More Nonstop Flights to Cancun, Mexico

Canadian travel company Sunwing has added more new flights to Cancun this winter. Starting this month, Sunwing is operating weekly nonstop flights from Kelowna, British Columbia to Cancun. The service begins Dec. 15, running once weekly through April 13, 2023. Sunwing is also launching weekly flights from Kelowna to the increasingly popular Mexican destination of […]

Marriott Opens New Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive Resort

Marriott has very quietly developed a broad portfolio of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, including several in the sizzling destination of Cancun, Mexico. That includes the 31st resort in Marriott’s all-inclusive collection: the new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun. The new resort, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is a new-build property with 1,005 suites in a […]

Royalton Nears Debut of New Riviera Cancun Resort

Royalton will soon debut its new all-inclusive resort on the Riviera Cancun, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is in the “finishing touches” stage ahead of its opening next month, according to parent company Blue Diamond Resorts. The massive resort will be home to 1,005 rooms, along with 12 restaurants and 10 […]

A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica

A new all-inclusive resort is coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. Next year, the new Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters will be opening its doors in the Trelawny area of greater Montego Bay. The adults-only, all-inclusive resort will have a mix of 352 rooms and suites, a spa, a fitness center, eight […]

Royalton Has a New Caribbean Resort Project

All-inclusive brand Royalton is opening another new resort in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The new Royalton Chic will be opening its doors in Antigua, the product of a dramatic reconstruction and transformation of the former Halcyon Hotel on Dickenson Bay. The property is looking to open its doors in November 2023, with […]

Blue Diamond Resorts Takes Over Iconic Havana Hotel

Blue Diamond Resorts has taken over management of one of the most iconic hotels in Havana, Cuba, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company, which is in the midst of another major expansion push in Cuba, is now operating and managing the Inglaterra Hotel in Old Havana. The move officially took effect on Nov. 1. The […]

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The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts for Under $200

All-inclusive resorts have been striving to outdo each other in offering luxury experiences, but there’s still a place to stay if you’re looking for the certainty of paying one low price for all your food, drink, and fun. The Dominican Republic has long been the bargain destination for Caribbean travelers, and remains the go-to for […]