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A New Oceanfront Spa Is Coming to Dominica

Dominica’s historic Fort Young hotel is planning to open a major new spa for the island. It’s called the Zemi Spa and Compass Gym, and it’s a new oceanfront wellness destination in the heart of downtown Roseau. The new spa …

This Aruba Hotel Has a New Spa

Aruba’s top boutique hotel has added a new wellness destination. The new Boardwalk Spa, operated by Aruba Wellness Therapies, is open every day, accessible to both guests and the general public. It’s set on the ground floor of the hotel’s …

Ritz-Carlton Reopens Newly-Renovated Grand Cayman Resort

One of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts reopened its doors in the Cayman Islands last week following an extensive refurbishment. Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman officially reopened on December 15, the same date it celebrated its 16th anniversary. Renovated spaces feature …

St Barth’s Manapany Hotel Is Open Again

The Manapany Hotel has relaunched for the season in St Barth, Caribbean Journal has learned. The beachfront resort is one of the hottest hotels on the island, part of the mainland France-based B Signature Hotels and Resorts portfolio. “We are …

Only Fully Vaccinated Travelers Can Now Visit Anguilla

Anguilla’s newest entry protocols have now taken effect, meaning only fully vaccinated travelers can now visit the island. The new protocols, which went into effect last week, exempt children under the age of 18 and women who are pregnant. Anguilla …

Beaches Ocho Rios All-Inclusive Reopens in Jamaica

Sandals Resorts International has reopened its Beaches Ocho Rios resort in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reopening of the family-friendly all-inclusive resort means Beaches has now reopened all three of its properties in the Caribbean, including Beaches Turks and …

Anguilla’s CuisinArt Set for November Reopening

Anguilla’s CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa is set to reopen in November, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The Rendezvous Bay beach resort will reopen on Nov. 14 in Anguilla. “We are reopening our doors in accordance with Anguilla’s ‘bubble’ protocols and …

St Barth’s Le Barthelemy to Reopen

St Barth’s Le Barthelemy Hotel & Spa is reopening its doors on Oct. 28, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxe hotel is part of a growing number of hotels that have reopened on the French Caribbean island, from the Manapany …

Marriott Reopens Waves All-Inclusive Hotel in Barbados

Marriott’s Waves Hotel and Spa in Barbados has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive boutique hotel on the Platinum Coast of Barbados has reopened under Marriott’s new “Commitment to Clean” health and safety protocols. The hotel is part …

Palace Resorts to Reopen All-Inclusive Mexico Hotels in June

Prominent all-inclusive resort company Palace Resorts is reopening its hotels in Mexico. The company will be reopening its resorts in the country on June 1, a Palace Resorts spokesperson confirmed to Caribbean Journal. That includes both the company’s Palace-branded and …

Serenade Punta Cana Focusing on Travel Advisors Ahead of September Debut

The Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa and Casino Resort, which is planning to open in September, is putting its focus on travel advisors. The Dominican Republic property has launched a new program for travel advisors with special rates from Oct. …

The Caribbean’s Hottest New Hotel Is in Jamaica

The most highly-anticipated hotel opening of 2020 is here: the new Eclipse at Half Moon, Jamaica’s new standard-bearer luxury hotel, which has officially launched in the heart of Montego Bay. The 57-room beachfront hotel is a major new addition to …

Bermuda Spa Month Is Back Again

Bermuda’s month of wellness is back again this year, with Bermuda Spa Month set for the entire month of February. Bermuda launched its first-ever Spa Month last year, and the 2020 edition will include treatments at many of Bermuda’s top …

Punta Cana Is Getting a New Casino Resort

A new casino resort destination is coming to Punta Cana, the most popular tourism destination in the Dominican Republic. Serenade Caribbean Hotels has announced plans to open a 603-room all-inclusive casino resort (yes, there will be swim-out rooms as an …

Antigua’s Galley Bay, an Enchanting Caribbean Adults-Only Resort

This is a beautiful place. You keep saying it to yourself as you ride your bike along the path, or stroll across the lagoon, or marvel at the old sugar mill. There’s just something enchanting about Galley Bay, the legendary …

Top Dominica Eco-Hotel to Reopen in February

Dominica’s Rosalie Bay Resort, long one of the island’s leading eco-hotels, is set for a comeback. The boutique hotel will reopen its doors Feb. 1, according to Rosalie Bay’s Web site. Rosalie Bay had been shuttered since Hurricane Maria in …

There’s a New All-Inclusive in Acapulco, Mexico

AMResorts’ Dreams all-inclusive brand has made its debut in the Mexican destination of Acapulco. The new Dreams Acapulco Resort and Spa is part of a busy winter season for the Dreams brand, which recently launched in Curacao and will soon …

The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2020

The best Jamaica resorts set the standard for the Caribbean travel experience; since the dawn of the jet-set age, Jamaica has been a haven for rarefied, elegant, character-filled hospitality, and that’s even more true today. Few islands boast as diverse …