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This $28.5 Million Private Island in The Bahamas Comes With Three Beaches and Its Own Harbor

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A 236-acre estate in The Bahamas includes two main residences, guest bungalows and solar infrastructure, with potential for a private compound or boutique retreat. The beaches extend for 4,200 feet. There’s a private boat harbor, a pair of main residences and a network of trails crossing palm meadows and elevated terrain. In the southern Exumas, […]

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Expedia: Cancun, Riviera Maya Lead Spring Travel Demand

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American travelers are eyeing Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean for spring getaways, according to a new report from travel giant Expedia.  The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun and Isla Mujeres were the most-searched-for destinations on the company’s platforms for spring getaways. 

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The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

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The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected to surge this year. The Caribbean took a calculated risk in reopening last summer, and […]

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Marriott Is Opening Its First-Ever Hotel in Tulum

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Marriott International is opening its first-ever hotel in Tulum, Mexico, with the planned debut of the Aloft Tulum, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 140-room-and-suite property, which will be managed by Highgate Hotels, is slated to debut in February 2021. 


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Kimpton Hotels and Resorts is opening its first-ever hotel in the Mexican Caribbean this month. The new Kimpton Aluna Hotel will open in the ultra-hip destination of Tulum on Dec. 18, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

Life House Expands With Three Boutique Hotels in Playa del Carmen

Tech-focused hotel company Life House has launched its first Caribbean expansion, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company, which has a portfolio of boutique hotels across the United States, will manage the Cotelier Hotels portfolio in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. 

Bahia Principe Reopens Tulum Resort After $40M Renovation

Bahia Principe has reopened its Grand Tulum resort following the completion of a $40 million renovation project.  The property, which began welcoming guests again on Nov. 15, underwent a “complete” remodel, according to the company. 

Bahia Principe to Reopen Tulum Resort in November

The Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort will make its debut on November 15, following a year of renovations.  As Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts flagship property when the brand first arrived to Mexico over 20 years ago, the Bahia Principe Grand Tulum has been transformed with a focus on Mayan culture.  

A New Eco-Luxe Real Estate Project Is Coming to Tulum

The hip beach town of Tulum on the Caribbean coast of Mexico is getting a new eco-luxe real estate development, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. It’s called Lúum Zama, and the gated community is the brainchild of the R4 Group, which is behind a number of projects in Tulum, including Sky Jungle, Nuuch, Templia, Puerta […]

ResortPass Adds Dominican Republic in Wider Caribbean Expansion

ResortPass, the hotel platform that allows travelers buy day passes to participating resorts, has expanded to the Caribbean, including major markets like the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas.  The Los Angeles-based company has also expanded to St Kitts, St Maarten, Jamaica, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Los Cabos as part of a wider Caribbean-Mexico regional […]

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 including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Isla Holbox, and Bacalar, […]

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.