The Dominican Republic’s rising destination of Miches just welcomed a brand-new all-inclusive resort: Dreams Playa Esmeralda. The newly opened family-friendly property is the sister resort to the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda and offers a vibrant alternative for travelers bringing kids, teens, or multigenerational groups. With 500 rooms and suites along a pristine beachfront, Dreams Playa...
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A vibrant new chapter is unfolding at Beaches Turks and Caicos, one of the Caribbean’s most renowned all-inclusive resorts. Starting March 1, 2026, a brand-new addition called Treasure Beach Village will welcome families to an entirely reimagined beachfront experience on the island’s famed Grace Bay Beach. Treasure Beach Village isn’t just an expansion—it’s a self-contained, thoughtfully...
The Caribbean’s most expensive real estate project has officially launched in Puerto Rico, as Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils La Cala, a limited collection of 14 ultra-luxury beachfront estates within the iconic Dorado Beach Resort. With prices starting at $31.5 million and exceeding $43 million, La Cala redefines high-end residential living in the region. The development sits on the final oceanfront...
Puerto Rico’s luxury property market is reaching new heights — quite literally — with the unveiling of Vanderbilt Residences, a landmark development by Paulson & Co. in the heart of Condado, San Juan’s most prestigious neighborhood. Positioned at the crossroads of Ashford Avenue and Earle Street, this 250-foot oceanfront tower is set to become the tallest residential building in metro San...
The all-inclusive boom in the Caribbean continues to evolve—and Kimpton Hotels is officially joining the movement. Best known for its stylish boutique city hotels, Kimpton is making its first bold foray into the all-inclusive space with Kimpton Tres Ríos, now set to open on January 1, 2026 in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. A Strategic Move Into All-Inclusive Luxury This debut marks a major milestone...
The Caribbean is heading into a new era of tourism, and Barbados will be at the center of it all. From September 30 to October 3, 2025, the island will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) at the Hilton Barbados. This year’s event is expected to be a game-changing summit. With travel trends shifting rapidly and regional competition rising,...
Jamaica’s north coast is undergoing a quiet transformation, welcoming a wave of elevated resort experiences—and the latest addition promises to redefine luxury all-inclusives in the region. UNICO, the boutique-inspired all-inclusive brand known for its Riviera Maya flagship, is set to open its first Caribbean property in 2026. The new resort, named UNICO 18°77°, marks the brand’s first move...
A transformative new residential resort is coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking the debut of global hospitality giants Ennismore and Accor in the country. LCH Development Limited has announced a landmark $450 million partnership to bring two of Ennismore’s internationally recognized lifestyle brands to The Pinnacle, a high-end mixed-use development on the scenic Reading Peninsula. This is the...
Royal Caribbean Group is experiencing robust momentum across its cruise brands, with guest demand and onboard spending showing notable growth heading into 2025, according to the company’s latest quarterly update. In the second quarter alone, Royal Caribbean delivered vacations to 2.3 million guests—marking a 10 percent increase over the same period last year. The company also reported load factors...
Barbados could see up to US$400 million in new investment deals financed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), as part of a broader US$2.5 billion pipeline of projects earmarked for the Caribbean region. Afreximbank President and Chairman, Professor Benedict Oramah, announced the figures during the opening of the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Grenada. He noted that Barbados...