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Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

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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 […]

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Why You Need to Visit The Palms, Turks and Caicos

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By Alexander Britell   “We need to come back. Soon.” Grace Bay Beach has that kind of effect on people- the blindingly white sand, the calm lap of the surf. And the good thing is, it’s time to come back. Yes, the storms hit Turks and Caicos and Providenciales in particular, but in the TCI’s […]

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Quintessence Hotel Set to Open in Anguilla

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Above: the new Quintessence (All photos by Joe Jenkin) By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new addition to Anguilla’s hotel product is set to come on stream next month with a Jan. 1 opening date. The Quintessence Hotel, billed as the island’s first “ultra luxury boutique hotel,” is the brainchild of owner Geoffrey Fieger. […]

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The Top 5 Cancun Hotels to Visit Right Now

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Cancun has long been Mexico’s most famous (and infamous) tourism destination, but that also means there’s no shortage of great hotel and resort options. But finding the right Cancun hotels for you means sifting through a mix of large and small properties, independent and brand-name hotels and quaint out-of-the way spots. Fortunately, there are Cancun […]


Quintessence Hotel Set to Open in Anguilla

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal subscriber Mark Douglas, who sent in this very pretty shot of sunset at the Royal Suites Turquesa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including […]

Couples Resorts, Ranked

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Club Med may have invented the all-inclusive vacation, but Jamaican hotelier Abe Issa introduced the model to the Caribbean when he rebranded his 1949-built Tower Isle Hotel as Couples Ocho Rios back in 1978 and put the island on the path to becoming the modern all-inclusive mecca it is […]

Sandals’ New Swim-Up Suites in St. Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals Resorts’ big Caribbean enhancement push is continuing. The latest upgrade? The new Beachfront Crystal Lagoon Suites at the Sandals Halcyon Beach resort in St. Lucia. The new suites (see photo at the top of the page), which officially debuted on Aug. 29, are just a step away from the […]

Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion to Undergo Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion resort is set to undergo a major renovation, the property announced this week. The project is designed to “significantly enhance the facilities of the hotel and provide a comfortable and luxurious experience for future guests,” the company said in a release. The hotel lobby and all […]

What the New Rooms at Sandals Montego Bay Will Look Like

Sandals Resorts is adding a number of new suite categories at its Sandals Montego Bay resort in Jamaica, and the company has unveiled the first renderings of the new units. Sandals Montego Bay has six new room categories coming at the end of December, including beachfront Grande Butler swim-up and honeymoon suites, along with four […]

Sandals Adds New Suites in St Lucia

Sandals is making changes in St Lucia. The Sandals Halcyon Beach Resort & Spa has added new suites that are now available. The new additions include Oceanview Club Level Rooms and Grand Luxe Club Level Rooms,  both which feature modern hardwood and plush furnishings, art and accents. The bedrooms are equipped with king-sized beds dressed […]

Excellence Group Expanding to Jamaica

The Excellence all-inclusive brand is expanding to Jamaica, the company announced this week. The adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay resort is slated to open in Jamaica on June 1, 2018 on a property about 35 minutes from Montego Bay’s airport close to Falmouth. The resort is an estimated $110 million project. Excellence Oyster Bay will be […]

Three Suites to Try This Summer in Jamaica

Suite new places to stay By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Travelers looking for a getaway this summer will find plenty of luxurious options in Jamaica, from suites that have hosted diplomats and celebrities to cottages built into the lush natural landscape. The White Suite at Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, set upon its own peninsula, […]