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JW Marriott Just Opened Its First Caribbean Beach Resort in St Maarten 

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It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel.  Then that unwelcome […]

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Marriott Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic 

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Marriott is set to open its first-ever Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic early next year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will be adding the former Sunrise Miches Beach Resort to its All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, with […]

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Marriott: St Regis Aruba Resort Anticipated to Debut in 2024 

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The highly-anticipated new St Regis resort in Aruba is anticipated to open in 2024, according to parent company Marriott International.  The luxury resort is slated to make its debut before the end of this year, according to a recently-released pipeline […]

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Marriott Is Rebranding Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Barbados 

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Marriott is set to rebrand three all-inclusive resorts it owns in Barbados this year.  The company will be adding the Treasure Beach, The House and Waves resorts into its Autogrpah Collection brand.  Marriott acquired the Elegant Hotels portfolio in 2019, […]


A New All-Inclusive W Hotel Is Opening This Year in Punta Cana 

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The first-ever all-inclusive W Hotel in the Caribbean is opening this year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel, part of a broad expansion for parent company Marriott International, is on the list of expected 2024 […]


Marriott Is Opening a Resort in St Maarten 

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It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant.  While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW […]

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Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 

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Marriott has just opened its second Courtyard-branded hotel in the Dominican Republic’s fast-growing capital, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has debuted the new Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini, a development by Real Hotels and Resorts.  The hotel, which […]


Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Turks and Caicos 

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South Caicos is a pristine, beach-filled, untouched eight-square-mile gem in the heart of Turks and Caicos’ “sister islands.” While the island is already home to the popular Sailrock Resort, little South Caicos is about to get a boost from the […]


Marriott Has a New Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica  

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Montego Bay, Jamaica has a major new adults-only, all-inclusive resort: Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, which held its grand opening this week.  The property, which is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio, began welcoming guests in the middle of last […]

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Marriott Is Opening an All-Inclusive in Isla Mujeres, Mexico 

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In the shadow of one of the hemisphere’s most popular travel destinations, the tiny Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres has long been something of a closely-guarded secret for travelers.  But the charming little island a short boat ride from Cancun […]


Marriott Just Opened Its New Riviera Maya Edition in the Mexican Caribbean

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Marriott calls it the “anti-hotel chain.” Edition, originally conceived as a partnership between the hotel giant and legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, is a collection of “individualized” hotels, all with unique personalities and fresh takes on modern luxury.  Until now, though, […]


The Grand Cayman Marriott Is Getting New-Look Rooms (And Some With Bunk Beds)

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One of the Cayman Islands’ signature places to stay is getting an upgrade: the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.  The Seven Mile Beach property has begun what it’s calling an “extensive renovation of rooms and suites,” according to a statement from […]