By the Caribbean Journal staff

Marriott’s The Luxury Collection is expanding in Mexico.

Following the recent debut of Panama’s Santa Maria golf resort, the collection is set to debut the new Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico.

“The debut of Solaz Resort marks The Luxury Collection’s seventh hotel in Mexico; an important milestone for the brand as we showcase our commitment to expanding our footprint in this remarkable destination,” said Mitzi Gaskins, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection. “Solaz Resort will offer global explorers a new gateway to the Baja California Peninsula and deliver unparalleled travel experiences signature to The Luxury Collection.”

The 128-room property (which includes 21 residences) will officially launch in June on a 34-acre site overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

Amenities will include 50-meter infinity pools lining 1,246 feet of white sand beachfront, along with a 10,000-square-foot spa and 20,000 square feet of event space.

It’s the seventh Luxury Collection property in Mexico.

“Our hotel is the latest, luxury beachfront hotel to hit the Cabo market, offering luxury global travelers and locals alike an architectural masterpiece overlooking the beautiful Sea of Cortez.” Said Giuliana Torres Schernthaner, General Manager of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. “We are thrilled to debut Solaz Resort as part of The Luxury Collection, officially joining the brand’s portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts. As the brand’s seventh hotel in Mexico and first in Los Cabos, we are proud to be a key player in The Luxury Collection’s fast-growing portfolio.”

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All-inclusives have changed a lot in recent years. Everything has been taken to the next level: the food, the activities, the entertainment, the overall design.

But Jamaica’s newest all-inclusive is something else entirely — a new kind of all-inclusive concept.

The terrific Jewel Grande Montego Bay isn’t just a resort — it’s a group of all-inclusive residences  — fully equipped, luxuriously appointed and endlessly capacious.

This is all-inclusive living.

It’s turned the traditional all-inclusive on its head – sure, there are all of the high-level inclusions you expect — but it’s something more.

That means another thing – the Jewel Grande is also perfect for families looking for the convenience of an all-inclusive without compromising on space, and large meeting and convention groups looking for the right event site.

The whole place feels more elegant, more refined, more upscale and more relaxing than the traditional all-inclusive getaway — something punctuated by what just might be the best spa in the whole Caribbean.

In other words, it’s time to visit.

For more information, visit the Jewel Grande.

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Some scuba diving destinations are legendary. Others are known for one thing or another: spectacular reefs, wrecks, whales, sharks, walls or cenotes. The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have it all.

The Caribbean’s best scuba diving destinations have the perfect combination: top scuba diving infrastructure; marinas, great dive shops with instructors, guides and educational facilities — along with great hotels, world-class restaurants and plenty to do above the water, too.

The one thing all great dive destinations have in common are healthy reefs — and lots of them.

Healthy Caribbean reefs are a precious resource and an amazing attraction. Dive tourism contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to the Caribbean economy each year — and all of these destinations know that Caribbean reefs must be protected, with marine parks and programs to promote reef conservation and encourage sustainable practices.

Here are the top scuba diving destinations to visit right now.

Curaçao Right now, this Dutch Caribbean gem is the Caribbean’s number one scuba diving destination. Everything is here, from 65 spectacular dive sites, a broad collection of top-level dive shops and marvelous underwater beauty. That’s along with some of the Caribbean’s top dive hotels, including the world-famous LionsDive, the upstart Scuba Lodge and the Marazul, among others.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

A major new solar energy park is coming to the Dominican Republic.

The $40 million Solar Canoa solar park officially broke ground this week for what will eventually be a 50-megawatt plant in Canoa on the south coast of the Dominican Republic.

Solar Canoa will begin with 25 megawatts in its first phase, with another 25 once the park is in full operation.

The project, which is slated for completion in a year, is the product of a partnership between Potentia Renewables and Cisneros.

Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina was on hand for the ceremony for the project, which will supply 10,000 homes each year with electricity.

Potentia Renewables is a Canadian energy producer focused on photovoltaic projects.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Norwegian Cruise Line is planning a major new terminal at PortMiami.

The company this week unveiled the design of the new dedicated Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, which will launch in May 2018, pending county approval.

The new terminal, slated for completion by the fall of 2019, timed with the brand’s debut of the Norwegian Encore ship in Miami.

“Norwegian has been sailing from Miami for over fifty years, longer than any other cruise line, and we are honored to be partnering with PortMiami and Miami-Dade County to construct an iconic terminal that will contribute to Miami’s world famous skyline and strengthen its position as the Cruise Capital of the World,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.  “This terminal marks the latest step in our continual efforts to strengthen our presence in strategic home ports around the world.  We look forward to welcoming Norwegian Encore and the thousands of guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line and her sister brands to this state-of-the-art terminal.”

The project designed by Bermello Ajamil and Partners, will be built to LEED Silver standards.

It will accommodate ships up to 5,000 passengers, with a dedicated lounge and service area, a new garage and even valet parking, among other amenities.

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