As a frequent flyer who isn't loyal to any one airline — I typically just book the cheapest economy ticket — I've focused on making my airport experience as enjoyable as possible.
07.01.2025 - 21:16 / travelpulse.com / Lacey Pfalz
As we turn towards the future and the New Year ahead, we at TravelPulse love looking forward to the new hotels and resorts opening next year—and this story’s all about the new resorts that’ll be gracing Caribbean beaches next year.
Who knows? This list might just inspire your next Caribbean getaway!
Don’t forget to also check out our other lists of new hotels and resorts: we’ve got a global list of 25 of the coolest new openings to watch for, as well as a list highlighting a few of the new resorts opening soon in Mexico.
Happy New Year!
Rendering of a suite inside Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)
Salterra will open in February 2025 in Turks & Caicos as part of the Luxury Collection. Salterra will offer 100 rooms and suites, a kids club for children, a wellness spa inspired by the natural surroundings, six food and beverage concepts and unique experiences like culinary masterclasses led by the resort’s own chefs, and much more. Travelers concerned about their carbon footprint will love that Salterra uses solar energy, doesn’t use single-use plastics on-site and is a co-founder of the South Caicos Coral Reef Consortium.
A rendering of one of the restaurants at The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort will open March 2025 within a 16-acre sanctuary in the Dominican Republic’s lauded Cap Cana beachfront region. Designed by renowned design firm Chapi Chapo Design, the luxury resort will boast 200 luxurious rooms and suites, including those with swim-out options, a private beach, The St. Regis Spa, nine dining and drinking concepts and much more.
Rendering of the pool and beach area at the W Punta Cana All-Inclusive resort. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)
The W Punta Cana will open in the second quarter of next year as an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Uvero Alto, Punta Cana. W Punta Cana will offer three pools, over ten food and beverage concepts, a beach club, rooftop venue, speakeasy, and plenty of room configurations to choose from. The resort will feature plenty of daily activities, from parties to wellness experiences.
Aerial rendering of the Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. (Photo Credit: Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton)
Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort will open in the Miches region of the Dominican Republic in the summer of 2025 as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Featuring 500 rooms, suites and beach bungalows near the Redonda Mountain, guests will enjoy the private beach oasis and beautiful mountain views. The resort will offer over 11 dining and drinking concepts, cultural activities, kids and teens clubs, a rooftop
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Each year, some destinations just start to take off: this could be due to enticing social media reels, the spread of global popular culture, new gateways and accessibility or a combination of all three.
In the world of hotel openings, 2025 will be a year of firsts: Oetker Collection makes its debut in North America, 1 Hotels is heading to Australia, and likewise Aman to Mexico and Auberge Resorts to Italy, to name just a few. Grande dames like the New York City Waldorf Astoria will reopen (after an eight year closure, no less), and boutique concepts like NIHI will find footing in second locations. Here, we’ve scoured the globe for the most exciting hotel openings to have on your radar for 2025. Whether you’re an armchair traveler just looking for inspiration, or you’re ready to book your next flight—happy new year of travels.
Booking a Caribbean or Mexican getaway just got cheaper. Frontier Airlines recently announced a special promotion that drops the number of miles for a one-way flight to international destinations from the United States to only 100 miles, whereas it usually is 15,000 miles. Best of all, the discounted mile redemptions also extend to select domestic routes, with one-way flights available at 2,500 miles versus the regular 10,000 miles. The promotion runs through January 24, 2025, giving travelers extra time to plan the ultimate vacation to the Caribbean or Mexico. Travelers can book the deal on Frontier’s website. Frontier offers service to a variety of Caribbean destinations including:
Busch Gardens parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg are gearing up for an exhilarating 2025 with the launch of two major attractions designed to captivate visitors of all ages. This spring, the pair of award-winning theme parks will introduce groundbreaking rides and immersive experiences, including North America's longest inverted family coaster and an interactive adventure realm like no other.
If your New Year resolves to become a better and smarter traveler there are some simple steps you can take in 2025.