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By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Riu Palace Punta Cana has officially reopened following a high-profile renovation project.
The Dominican Republic all-inclusive has a host of new amenities, along with a new decor, in what the company is calling a “complete” renovation.
Changes include a new interior design in common areas, the addition of four new swimming pools; and a brand-new spa, among other features.
A room at the Riu.
The resort now offers five bars, including a cocktail lounge; a lobby bar; a 24-hour sports bar; a poolside bar with a swim-up bar and a new cafe and pastry shop called Capuchino, the latter being a concept that is finding its way into many of the company’s renovated or new resorts.
The Riu Palace Punta Cana has also added a new Spanish restaurant, La Bodega, according to a statement.
The 676-room resort is set on Arena Gorda Beach in the heart of Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s most popular travel destination.
Guests also will have access to the company’s nearby Splash World World water park.
The relaunch comes just weeks after Riu reopened another of its all-inclusives, the Riu Tequila in Playa del Carmen in the Mexican Caribbean.
— CJ
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Jamaica’s government will be inviting the 12 boys from a youth soccer team in Thailand and their coach, who were saved in a high-profile rescue from a flooded cave, on vacation.
The country is offering the group an all-expenses paid vacation to Jamaica, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
The Minister said he ““couldn’t think of a more appropriate gesture for these brave and extraordinary young men than to have them come and enjoy our beautiful island home.”
“We will be using all our diplomatic channels through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, also the Jamaican Honorary Consulate in Bangkok, Thailand, to try and make this a reality,” he said.
The boys had been trapped in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system since June 23 before their rescue.
“This will be an all-expense paid vacation and something that we are happy to do as part of the international community and to show appreciation for the special friendship we have had with the people of Thailand over the years,” Bartlett said.
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We all dream of living in the Caribbean. We all think about waking up to the ocean, being in touch with the natural environment, of connecting with the region’s vibrant culture.
Everybody dreams of doing it — but some actually do it. And they all do it for different reasons.
But there are different kinds of islands for different kinds of desires. Maybe you’re looking for the natural life, away from the hustle and bustle, in harmony with the environment. Maybe you’re looking to take your tech startup to the next level in a friendly environment. Maybe you want to retire as a sailor.
Every island has its own unique identity, and there’s an island waiting for you, whether you want to buy a second home and live there six months out of the year; buy a passport and make it your permanent home; or retire there. You can find the right place for you the Caribbean.
Here are our picks for the top islands to live on in the region — a list we compiled by looking at a range of factors, from the natural environment to the business environment; real estate options to expat communities; culinary offerings to the cultural scene; retirement options to tax climates. We’ve also offered some initial ideas about how to actually go about doing it — and the growing number of citizenship by investment options in the region that range from one-time contributions to national development funds to buying a home on the island.
These are our favorites — and, crucially — they’re starting points. They’re meant to inspire you, to make you think about actually acting upon the dream.
Because once you make the decision that you want to spend more in the Caribbean, you’ll find the right destination.
Grand Cayman It’s the most livable island in the Caribbean, from fast Internet to a broad array of real estate options to culture, food and a growing arts scene. And did we mention Seven Mile Beach? Even better, the new Cayman Enterprise City program is the Caribbean’s best way to move your business to the Caribbean, one focused on startups, with everything from tax mitigation to permanent residency.
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