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Cruise Season Begins in St. Maarten With Five-Ship Day

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The Caribbean cruise season is officially underway in St. Maarten. On Thursday, five cruise ships — Azamara Quest, Star Pride, Valiant Lady, Star of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas — docked at Port St. Maarten, bringing thousands of passengers and signaling the start of the 2025–2026 high season. “The port has done its […]

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American Airlines Is Launching Nonstop Flights to Tulum, Mexico 

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First it was Delta Air Lines. Then came Spirit Airlines, followed by plans for three new flights on United Airlines.  Now, it’s American Airlines’ turn.  The world’s largest airline is the newest entry to the instantly-competitive market in Tulum, Mexico, which is about to open its first-ever international airport and has already attracted routes from […]

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United Airlines Is Launching Nonstop Flights to the New Airport in Tulum

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The Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum is about to get its first-ever international airport. Now, another major carrier is planning to launch flights to the destination, Caribbean Journal has learned. Following Delta’s high-profile announcement of Atlanta-Tulum flights (followed by a similar launch by Spirit Airlines) United Airlines has revealed a major push to Tulum beginning […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Adding New Nonstop Caribbean Flights 

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Following the lead of Delta, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching flights to the Caribbean’s newest airport next year.  Beginning March 28, Spirit will be operating nonstop flights from both Orlando and Fort Lauderdale to the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum.  “Tulum is an increasingly popular choice for leisure travelers, and our direct flights from Florida will make […]


United Airlines Is Launching Nonstop Flights to the New Airport in Tulum

Delta Air Lines is adding nonstop flights to a new destination in the Caribbean next year: the Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum.  Tulum, Mexico is set to unveil a brand-new airport called Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, and Delta will be the first international carrier serving it.  Beginning in late March 2024, Delta will be […]

Hilton's New Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya 

Hilton’s first Conrad resort in the Caribbean is adding a new resort-within-a-resort concept to its Riviera Maya retreat, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya is adding a new collection of rooms called the Ceiba Club, featuring exclusive amenities and experiences.  The Ceiba Club consists of eight different rooms and suites, all with […]

Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Just Opened in Tulum

Mangroves, bohemian beach bars, wellness centers. Tulum has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the wider Caribbean in recent years.  That includes interest from major hotel brands, which have been opening new resorts across Tulum, particularly since the pandemic.  Now, another major brand has debuted in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot: Hyatt.  The company’s […]

Tulum Is the Hottest Destination in Mexico 

While Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico have been the hot spots clients looking for mainstream destinations have been flocking to for years, several top notch travel specialists said advisors should be adding Tulum to that list. Advisors have said Tulum is equipped with many of the amenities today’s travelers is looking for from yoga retreats […]

Secrets Is Opening an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Tulum 

It’s no secret that more and more hotel brands are opening all-inclusive resorts in and around Tulum. And now the Mexican Caribbean hotspot is getting another one.  The strikingly-designed Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort, is opening its doors this fall.  The all-suite, 300-unit resort has an official opening date of […]

Hilton Just Opened a New “Lifestyle” Hotel in Tulum, Mexico 

The Mexican Caribbean hotspot of Tulum has been one of the most active hotel markets in the wider region in the last few years.  What began as a small destination with mostly boutique hotels has become a magnet for larger brands, including Hilton, which made its high-profile debut in Tulum last year with both an […]

Marriott’s Aloft Just Opened a Hotel in Playa del Carmen 

It’s one of the hottest beach towns in Mexico, and now it’s home to one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in the Caribbean.  Marriott’s Aloft Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the Yucatan beach town of Playa del Carmen. And it’s, well, a bit more than your typical Aloft.  You might even call […]

Hyatt Is Buying Dream Hotel Group

Hyatt Hotel Corporation is making another high-profile hotel company purchase, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s hotel brand and management platform.  That includes Dream Hotels, Chatwal Hotels and Unscripted Hotels.  Dream Hotel Group has been talking about a Caribbean expansion for […]