Barbados Just Unveiled “Tourism 3.0” — Here’s What PM Mottley’s New Vision Means for Your 2026 or 2027 Caribbean Vacation
Bridgetown, Barbados — April 23, 2026. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mia Mottley stood on a St....
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Category: Caribbean Destinations
Sandals Jamaica Reopening Update: What Changed in April 2026
Sandals South Coast has been pushed from May 31 to November 18, 2026 as part of a $200M “Sandals 2.0” Jamaica reimagination. Current status of all 7 Hurricane Melissa-affected resorts.
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Royalton Chic Debuts in Jamaica: New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Coming to Runaway Bay
Royalton Chic is bringing a new 345-suite adults-only all-inclusive resort to Runaway Bay, Jamaica in 2026 — adding competition to the Sandals-dominated north coast.
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Jamaica Carnival 2026 Starts Next Week — What Travelers Need to Know
Jamaica Carnival 2026 runs April 8-14 in Kingston with street parades, soca music, and cultural celebrations. Here is what Caribbean travelers should know about attending.
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Three New Lopesan Resorts Open May 1 in Punta Cana — The Caribbean’s Biggest All-Inclusive Launch of 2026
Lopesan Costa Bavaro in Punta Cana is launching three new all-inclusive resorts on May 1, 2026 — Splash Cove, Caoba Lagoon, and Serenity Bay — adding over 1,000 rooms to the Dominican Republic.
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Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay Opens May 2026 — Hyatt’s First Caribbean Resort
The Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay opens May 2026 as Hyatt’s first Andaz resort in the Caribbean, with 59 rooms, 74 residences, and a luxury indoor/outdoor spa on one of the world’s best beaches.
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History of the Cayman Islands: From Columbus to Caribbean Paradise (Complete Travel Guide)
Discover the fascinating history of the Cayman Islands from Columbus’s 1503 discovery to today’s world-class Caribbean destination. Covers Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, travel tips, and the best nearby all-inclusive resorts.
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Your Complete Caribbean Vacation Guide: Best Islands, Resorts & Travel Tips (2026)
Planning a Caribbean vacation in 2026? This complete guide covers the best islands, all-inclusive resorts, travel tips, and insider advice from a Sandals Certified Platinum Elite Advisor who has visited all 17 Sandals and Beaches properties.
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Barbados Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Culture, Sandals Resorts & Everything You Need to Know
Your complete guide to visiting Barbados in 2026. Covers the best beaches, areas to stay, Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados reviews, top attractions, travel tips, and insider advice from a Sandals Certified Platinum Elite Advisor.
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Barbados Hits Record Tourism Numbers and Adds New Flights — What Travelers Need to Know in 2026
Barbados shattered its tourism record in 2025 with 729,000 long-stay visitors. Now Aer Lingus is launching Dublin-Barbados flights, Marriott opened its first Tribute Portfolio all-inclusive, and the island is riding a massive Caribbean booking surge into 2026.
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Hyatt’s First Caribbean Andaz Hotel Is Opening at Turks & Caicos Grace Bay in 2026
Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay — Hyatt’s first Turks & Caicos hotel and first Andaz in the Caribbean — is opening in 2026. Here’s what to expect from this boutique luxury property on one of the world’s best beaches.
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Dominican Republic Just Got Three New Five-Star Resorts: Lopesan Opens Mega-Expansion in Punta Cana This May
Lopesan is opening three new five-star resort experiences in Punta Cana on May 1, 2026 — Splash Cove (family, 244 rooms), Caoba Lagoon (552 rooms), and Serenity Bay (adults-only, 239 rooms).
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