There’s a new Adults-Only Mexico resort, and it’s got a familiar name.

That’s because the Beloved Playa Mujeres resort in Playa Mujeres on Mexico’s Caribbean coast has officially transitioned into an adults-only property.

Excellence Group’s falgship boutique all-inclusive property became an adults-only on Sept. 1, the company announced this week.

The property, which is surrounded by a marina and a Greg Norman-designed golf course, is located on one of the best beaches on the Riviera Maya.

The transition included upgrades to the resort’s luxury amenities and services for guests who book any of its 9 suite categories, from the ocean view suites to beachfront casitas.

The hotel is also home to a 35,000-foot wellness facility that includes a complimentary Agua Viva hydro-therapy circuit.

Excellence said more new features would be announced in the near future for the resort.

Excellence manages hotels in the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

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One of the Caribbean’s most exclusive resorts is now for sale.

The private-island Deep Water Cay resort has been listed for sale, brought to market by Colliers International Hotel Group.

The property is located in the East Grand Bahama National Park and just 120 miles from Palm Beach.

The property includes the existing resort and approvals in principle for a repositioning of the resort, along with approvals in principle for a second luxury resort that would include overwater bungalows.

Long a celebrity favorite, the resort was acquired by Deep Water Cay Holdings, Ltd in 2009; the company has since invested more than $18 million in improvements.

“It’s already an extraordinary property today but the opportunity for development is huge,” said Colliers International South Florida Broker Rich Lillis, who is marketing the asset on behalf of Deep Water Cay Holdings, LTD.  “It’s almost an extension to the South Florida fishing and tourism communities, just a short 40-minute flight away.”

The offering also includes 48 private, oceanfront residences lots, according to Colliers.

The aforementioned approval calls for the construction of 68 resort units, 23 custom-built residences, 20 overwater bungalows and expansion of the island’s existing 4,200-foot runway.

“The vision for the property is two luxury resorts, one with overwater bungalows and partial overwater spa and the other as Fisherman’s Village Resort,” explained Kent Schwarz of Colliers International Hotels who is also marketing the property with Lillis. “Key Approvals in Principle are in place and a Heads of Agreement is being finalized that will allow the transfer of these approvals to new ownership. These factors provide Deep Water Cay with the unique marriage of expansion and development opportunities with protected views and marine habitat.”

Colliers has been active in the Bahamian market in recent years, including the sale of the British Colonial Hilton to China Construction USA; the company has also been retained by the joint receivers of Baha Mar.

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United Airlines is significantly ramping up its service to Puerto Rico, the carrier announced this week.

The airline said it would be increasing its flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to six times a week, up from just one flight per week.

More crucially, the route will operate with Boeing 777 aircraft offering 344 seats.

The expanded service will begin Dec. 18, according to United.

“For the last 25 years, United Airlines has been a proud member of the San Juan business community and has played a vital role in connecting Puerto Rico to the world,” said Millie Uriarte, United’s regional director of Sales for Puerto Rico. “Today’s announcement is just the beginning and we look forward to continuing to do business with customers throughout the island.”

The launch is a major lift for Puerto Rico, which has been seeing a steady increase in new airlift both from domestic airlines and from international carriers like Air Europa and Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Old San Juan.

Are you heading to Puerto Rico?

Check out some of CJ’s recent features on the island, from a new House of Rums to the Best Hotels in Puerto Rico.

And check out our Puerto Rico page.

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Best Western Hotels and Resorts is coming to Antigua.

The new Best Western Premier Hotel at St. Mary’s Court is slated to open in the summer of 2018.

The property will include 126 guestrooms, each of which will include 40-inch TV sets, a mini-fridge and free Wi-Fi. The hotel will also feature a fitness center, two outdoor pools, a spa and free hot breakfast.

“We are excited to be a part of the esteemed Best Western Premier brand,” said Adam Barrett, Owner of the Best Western Premier Hotel at St. Mary’s Court. “We look forward to providing travelers an exceptional, affordable stay, and helping them create special memories during their time in Antigua.”

The Best Western Antigua concept design has been created by KAD Design in partnership with Garnik Zarian.

The hotel is located a short distance from several of the island’s top beaches, including Ffryes Beach, Jolly Harbour Beach and Darkwood Beach.

Ground works and construction have already begun on the property.

“Best Western Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the debut of the BW Premier Hotel at St. Mary’s Court on the beautiful island of Antigua,” said Ron Pohl, Senior Vice President of Brand Management for Best Western Hotels & Resorts. “The property exemplifies the type of value and upscale experience that the Best Western Premier brand aims to provide our guests.”

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Fast-growing Caribbean airline PAWA Dominica is expanding with its first international flights from the United States.

The Dominican-based carrier will begin operating two daily nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Santo Domingo on Nov. 16.

The carrier will use MD-83 aircraft seating 160 passengers for the route.

“Congratulations to PAWA Dominicana, who will join what is already a bountiful crop of new airlines starting service at MIA this fall,” said Miami-Dade Aviation Director Emilio T. González. “The new service will provide a boost to one our top international markets, and continue our push towards a strong finish in 2016.”

The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo.

Pawa already operates flights from Santo Domingo to Aruba, Antigua, Havana, St. Maarten, Curacao, Port-au-Prince and, most recently, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The new route offers an alternative to existing American Airlines service to Santo Domingo, which is one of the Dominican Republic’s burgeoning tourism hubs.

The bustling old city at night.

Heading to Santo Domingo?

Check out some of our recent coverage, from a feature on the Colonial Zone to one of our favorite hotels in the region: the JW Marriott Santo Domingo, which launched last year.

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