By the Caribbean Journal staff

Fast-growing all-inclusive brand has opened another resort in the Caribbean, this time in Punta Cana.

Royalton has officially opened the new Royalton Bavaro on the beautiful Arena Gorda in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub.

Royalton Bavaro includes 730 accommodations, featuring everything from rain showers to two-person soaker tubs and “dreambed” mattresses.

The family-friendly resort also includes the Royal Spa, free Wi-Fi across the property, a 1,200-foot-long lazy river and an on-site splash park for kids.

The lazy river.

That’s joined by the FlowRider surfing simulator and a nine-hole mini golf course, the first of its kind for the company.

Dining options will range from a beach buffet to the company’s first ever rodizio, a Brazilian steakhouse, with a total of nine restaurants on the property.

The new Bavaro resort adds to Royalton’s already-large footprint in the country, which includes CHIC By Royalton, Royalton Punta Cana and the recently-opened Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana (the latter is an adults-only property).

It’s part of a wider expansion push that has seen a wave of new resorts across the Caribbean region, including in Jamaica and St Lucia.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Air France will soon be resuming its nonstop flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and St Maarten.

The nonstop service between Paris and St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport will resume on Jan. 13, with weekly service on an Airbus A340 with a capacity of 275 seats.

An Airbus A340.

The flights will be a major boost for an island that has been working hard to recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Irma.

The weekly service will operate through March 26, at which point Air France will begin operating once-weekly flights on the slightly-smaller A330 aicraft with 208 seats.

It will also be another boost for the island of St Barth, which has been making a recovery of its own.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Canadian travel giant Sunwing has launched its first-ever nonstop flights to Bonaire.

The weekly service out of Toronto will operate on Sundays through April 15; it is currently the only nonstop flight between Canada and the Dutch Caribbean island.

“Saving our customers time and money by providing them with direct access to the most popular sunshine destinations is central to our commitment of delivering an exceptional vacation experience,” said Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations at Sunwing. “We are therefore extremely pleased to be able to add this unique Caribbean island to our roster, and are sure that it will prove to be a popular choice amongst our customers.”

Kralendijk, Bonaire.

The new flights come on the heels of the announcement that American Airlines would be launching new service between Miami and Bonaire this summer.

“We are excited to develop and deepen our partnership with Sunwing,” said Maurice Adriaens, Director of Tourism Corporation Bonaire. “We feel the addition of this flight service, together with the option of vacation packages at many of our most popular resorts, will give Bonaire greater exposure in the Canadian market and ensure the island is amongst the top Caribbean destinations to visit this winter.”

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To the right, the imposing Diamond Rock.

To the left, the sandy shores of the beach town of Le Diamant.

Just ahead, Caribbean blue.

It’s the sort of view you can stare at all day long, in the sort of villa you never want to leave.

This is the Villa Blue Moon, a modern, strikingly-designed villa perched on a cliffside on the outskirts of Le Diamant.

And it isn’t just one of the most spectacular villas in Martinique — it gives the rest of the Caribbean a run for its money, too.

There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms and capacity for eight guests.

The pinnacle of indoor-outdoor living.

It’s a remarkable indoor-outdoor design — the panoramic sliding doors quickly convert the villa into a breezy, outdoor space.

Of course, the center of it all is the sparkling pool, the perfect vantage point for a ti’ punch afternoon.

And then there are the little touches: the Nespresso machine, the Sonos audio system, the powerful fans that make the outdoor areas feel air conditioned.

The beaches of Diamant are a short drive.

Martinique is a destination that begs for a villa vacation, thanks to its magnificent infrastructure, food shops and restaurants and driving accessibility.

The perfect ending to the day.

And Blue Moon is situated in the increasingly chic beach town of Le Diamant, meaning you can try a different restaurant every night of the week — or grill fresh fish at the pool. The choice is yours.

Because here, every choice is the right one.

For more information, contact la-vie-facile@orange.fr.

See more in the video at the top of the page.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Luxe villa company Ani Villas has expanded its operations to the Dominican Republic.

The company’s new Dominican Republic oustpost, called Ani Villas Dominicana, is a fully-staffed and serviced 14-bedroom estate set on its own peninsula.

The property was designed by noted Dominican designer Sarah Garcia, perhaps best known for designing the ultra-luxe Casa Colonial boutique hotel in Puerto Plata.

Ani Villas, located on the north central coast of the Dominican Republic, offers a private chef, 24-hour butler service, water slides, a tennis court, swimming pools and even a spa.

It’s the second Caribbean location for Ani Villas, which also has a property in Anguilla.

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