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This Beach-and-Reef Country Is About to Get 5 New Nonstop U.S. Flights — and 3 Come From a Single State

Aug 10, 2026

This Beach-and-Reef Country Is About to Get 5 New Nonstop U.S. Flights — and 3 Come From a Single State

A growing airline is adding nonstop service to Belize from Boston, Raleigh-Durham and three Florida airports, reshaping the winter flight map to one of Central America's top beach destinations.

Sandals and Beaches Just Launched Two Caribbean Sales — With Travel Dates That Stretch All the Way to 2028

Aug 10, 2026

Sandals and Beaches Just Launched Two Caribbean Sales — With Travel Dates That Stretch All the Way to 2028

New Sandals and Beaches promotions across Jamaica, Turks and Caicos and Negril pile on instant credits, air credits and free excursions — on a booking window that's unusually long.

This Palm Beach Resort Just Reopened With 31 Private-Pool Rooms — and a Whole New Adults-Only Side

Aug 10, 2026

This Palm Beach Resort Just Reopened With 31 Private-Pool Rooms — and a Whole New Adults-Only Side

After a property-wide renovation, one of Aruba's biggest family resorts returns with a premium adults-only Elite Club and 31 rooms that open right onto their own pools.

This Longtime Playa del Carmen Beach Hotel Reopens Next Month — With One Big Change to Who Can Book It

Aug 9, 2026

This Longtime Playa del Carmen Beach Hotel Reopens Next Month — With One Big Change to Who Can Book It

Hotel Riu Palace Mexico returns September 5 after a full renovation, and it's dropping one type of guest in the process.

Sandals Just Revealed What $200 Million Is Buying at Three Jamaica Resorts — Including a New Name for One of Them

Aug 9, 2026

Sandals Just Revealed What $200 Million Is Buying at Three Jamaica Resorts — Including a New Name for One of Them

Sandals unveiled the first look at its $200 million Jamaica overhaul, from new open-flame dining to a full rebrand of one flagship resort.

One of Marriott's Most Prestigious Brands Is Going All-Inclusive for the First Time — and It's Reviving a Familiar Resort

Aug 9, 2026

One of Marriott's Most Prestigious Brands Is Going All-Inclusive for the First Time — and It's Reviving a Familiar Resort

JW Marriott opens its first-ever all-inclusive in Costa Rica's Guanacaste on September 10, built inside a property many travelers already know.

The Caribbean's Only Six-Star Resort Is Building Its Final Six Villas — 15 Years In

Aug 8, 2026

The Caribbean's Only Six-Star Resort Is Building Its Final Six Villas — 15 Years In

Secret Bay in Dominica is adding six Cliffside Villas, two spas, and a family pool pavilion as it completes its buildout.

This Adults-Only Island Hideaway in Panama Just Joined SLH — and You Can Book It With Hilton Points

Aug 8, 2026

This Adults-Only Island Hideaway in Panama Just Joined SLH — and You Can Book It With Hilton Points

La Coralina Island House, a 31-room wellness retreat in Bocas del Toro, has joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Hyatt's Buzziest All-Inclusive Brand Is Coming to Punta Cana — With a Hidden Jazz Speakeasy

Aug 8, 2026

Hyatt's Buzziest All-Inclusive Brand Is Coming to Punta Cana — With a Hidden Jazz Speakeasy

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana opens in Q3 2026 as the brand's only Caribbean property and its second location overall.

One of Puerto Vallarta's Best-Known Beach Hotels Is Going All-Inclusive — With Plunge Pools and Swim-Up Suites

Aug 7, 2026

One of Puerto Vallarta's Best-Known Beach Hotels Is Going All-Inclusive — With Plunge Pools and Swim-Up Suites

The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta is converting to all-inclusive as The Westin Playa Vallarta, with 281 reimagined suites and dozens of plunge-pool and swim-up rooms.

This Sandals Resort Is Adding 20 Villas With Private Pools — and Three Offer a First for the Caribbean

Aug 7, 2026

This Sandals Resort Is Adding 20 Villas With Private Pools — and Three Offer a First for the Caribbean

Sandals Saint Vincent debuts 20 Rondoval Butler Villas on November 1, including three Sky Villas with private rooftop terraces built for stargazing.

This Runaway Bay Resort Isn't Just Reopening After the Storm — It's Getting a Whole New Way to Dine

Aug 7, 2026

This Runaway Bay Resort Isn't Just Reopening After the Storm — It's Getting a Whole New Way to Dine

Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica returns December 1 after a full refurbishment, adding new suite categories and an international restaurant as the island's tourism rebound accelerates.

This Independent Curacao Resort Is Adding 22 Rooms and a Pool You Rarely See in the Caribbean

Aug 6, 2026

This Independent Curacao Resort Is Adding 22 Rooms and a Pool You Rarely See in the Caribbean

The Kontiki Beach Resort is expanding with 22 new 'jungle chic' rooms and a magnesium swimming pool, welcoming its first guests Dec. 7.

This Montego Bay Resort Is Turning a Golf Trip Into a Week of Elite Coaching — and Reviving a Charity Classic

Aug 6, 2026

This Montego Bay Resort Is Turning a Golf Trip Into a Week of Elite Coaching — and Reviving a Charity Classic

Half Moon is relaunching its Guest Instructor Series, bringing back the Founders Cup, and adding an unlimited-play package across two Jamaica courses.

One of Cancun's Best-Known Adults-Only All-Inclusives Just Reopened — With a Bigger Preferred Club

Aug 6, 2026

One of Cancun's Best-Known Adults-Only All-Inclusives Just Reopened — With a Bigger Preferred Club

Secrets Playa Mujeres is back after a full renovation of its 424 suites, restaurants, and wellness spaces — with an expanded Preferred Club tier.

A Spanish Hotel Giant Just Opened Three Resorts at Once in the Dominican Republic — Here's What's Inside

Aug 5, 2026

A Spanish Hotel Giant Just Opened Three Resorts at Once in the Dominican Republic — Here's What's Inside

Lopesan planted a major flag in Punta Cana with a simultaneous triple debut spanning families, thrill-seekers, and adults-only escapes.

This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Just Added 16 Bungalows With Private Plunge Pools — On a Beach Few Have Walked

Aug 5, 2026

This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Just Added 16 Bungalows With Private Plunge Pools — On a Beach Few Have Walked

The Curio Collection resort is opening a stretch of secluded golden sand to guests, one plunge pool at a time.

One of Cancun's Longest-Standing Beachfront Hotels Just Reopened — With a Members-Only Twist

Aug 5, 2026

One of Cancun's Longest-Standing Beachfront Hotels Just Reopened — With a Members-Only Twist

A Hotel Zone landmark is back after a top-to-bottom renovation, and it brought an exclusive new club tier with it.

This Once-Hot Hotel Startup Just Sold Its Name — but Not a Single Room

Aug 4, 2026

This Once-Hot Hotel Startup Just Sold Its Name — but Not a Single Room

TravelAI is acquiring Sonder's brand and trademarks, relaunching the site as an AI travel guide months after Sonder's bankruptcy and Marriott split.

This Hotel Giant Just Added Its First New Outdoor Brand in a Year — On 180 Acres of Desert

Aug 4, 2026

This Hotel Giant Just Added Its First New Outdoor Brand in a Year — On 180 Acres of Desert

Reset Hotel near Joshua Tree is the first brand to join Marriott's Outdoor Collection since it launched, with stargazing led by former NASA astronomers.