Ocean by H10 Hotels is set to debut its new all-inclusive resort on the Riviera Maya in December.

The new Ocean Riviera Paradise on the beach in Playa del Carmen is slated to open Dec. 15 with 974 suites and junior suites, along with 10 restaurants, 12 bars, a coffee shop and an ice cream shop.

Other amenities will include a theater, a nightclub, a bowling alley and a casino, along with 13 meeting rooms.

The swim-up suites at Ocean Riviera Paradise

Ocean by H10 Hotels was founded in 2007 as a joint venture with Spain-based H10 Hotels and Canada’s Vacances Air Transat.

A room at the new Ocean Riviera Paradise

The company currently operates properties in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — World Computer Exchange-Puerto Rico and 4GCommunity.org, two not-for-profit corporations, have announced their alliance to improve public school and family access to technology where needed throughout Puerto Rico. Their work will bring…

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Thinking of a getaway to Trinidad? There are a host of specials for stays on one of the Caribbean’s most energetic islands (and one of the region’s top culinary destinations) right now.

The Chancellor Hotel, a 30-room property near Port of Spain’s botanical gardens, the zoo and Queen’s Park Savannah, is extending a 25 percent discount from Nov. 15, 2016 – January 12, 2017.

Special rates start at $100 per night plus tax for stays of three nights or more, based on double occupancy.

The Coblentz Inn, a 17-room boutique hotel in Port of Spain, is offering 20 percent off regular rates through December 31, 2016.

The discounted rates start at $105 per night for double occupancy including taxes, continental breakfast and Wi-Fi.

Each room is culturally themed around Trinidad’s history and comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette.

And the Kapok Hotel, a 94-room hotel adjacent to the historic Queen’s Park Savannah, is offering guests 50 percent off rates starting at $115 per night based on double occupancy, valid for travel from September 1 – Nov. 30, 2016.

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We all dream of living on the beach in the Caribbean. But years of development (and forward-thinking home builders) have made finding the perfect Caribbean beach house an often difficult proposition. Indeed, the vast majority of the best beaches in the Caribbean have either already seen development — or will never see development (the latter for good reason). So finding a place has both great beaches and a surfeit of available beachfront property (built or unbuilt) is a bit more art than science. That’s where we come in, to point you in the direction of places where that magical combination of great beach and beach house opportunity actually exist. These are the best places to Buy a Beach House in the Caribbean.

The Exumas, Bahamas

Drive the main coastal road on the eastern end of Great Exuma and you’ll be amazed at how many available properties you’ll find. Yes, that means beach houses you can buy on some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the hemisphere. And thanks to Exuma’s lack of crowds, you can still find some bargains, too. Of course, the Exumas also have a number of private islands on the market (a reason why it’s become such a popular celebrity real estate spot), if you want a beach totally to yourself.

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School is back in session and the days are already becoming shorter. The weather is getting crisp and the cold front is on the way. Fall is upon us — and that’s great for travelers to the Caribbean, because it’s the season with some of the best bargains of the year — and some of the smallest crowds. Right now is the perfect time for a getaway, whether you’re seeking an adventurous long retreat or a beachy extended weekend. Here are the best Caribbean islands to visit this fall.

The re-branded Four Seasons in Anguilla.

Anguilla

The Caribbean’s beach capital is beautiful all year round, but it’s getting a boost in October with the re-branded Four Seasons Anguilla (the former Viceroy), which is now taking bookings for travel beginning Oct. 20 and offering perks like a free extra night. Another option is the luxe boutique Frangipani, which just debuted a new beach villa.

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