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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort for the reopening of Pirates of the Caribbean, and then sailed with the tide to see what else be new arrrrrr-ound the resort. So join us for this most recent photo report from both parks.

We got into the park early for rope drop to make sure we were on one of the first boats launched at the reopening of Pirates of the Caribbean today.

Apparently, several hundred other people wanted to do the exact same thing.

Great minds think alike. Lots and lots of great minds. When the rope finally dropped, we made a beeline to Pirates only to find

it hasnt opened with the park.

The crowd amassed and refused to disperse as we waited for the ride to open.

The crowd did thin out after about 30 minutes, but many guests decided to stay and wait it out.

We took the opportunity to shoot some nice photos of the ride exterior and the new magnolia trees in the forecourt before it was all jammed with guests.

After stalling for one hour, the ride finally opened to the massive crowd.

The line stretched into Frontierland as the queue began to fill up.

Take a ride with us on our first trip through. Catch the full ride video on our YouTube channel, or in the window below:

One ride just wasnt enough, so we hopped on again to get some better pictures.

We sure were glad to get back into this ride and smell the memory-inducing mustiness.

We havent been on the ride in months, but weve seen Blue Bayou a couple of times recently. We saw the boats testing, and before the walls came down, we stopped in for lunch to see what it was like without the view. You can see our full video review of that dining experience right here:

We were fortunate that our first pass on the ride was completed without issue, and we were able to film the above video.

But within minutes of boarding the ride for our second pass, it was broken down. The first stall was only for six minutes, and it was in a darkened hallway with nothing fun to see. But our second stall was 11 minutes in front of the Crews Quarters, with a view looking back to Hurricane Lagoon.

This gave us the opportunity to shoot some great photos of a hard-to-shoot scene.

After we got all the shots we could, the ride restarted, and we made it safely back to the present day.

When we exited, the ride had already been closed to new guests.

Nearby in Port Royal Curios and Curiosities, we found this super cool new Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey.

We saw that the Tale of the Lion King was showing in Fantasyland, so we had to head back to watch it again.

Its one of our all-time favorite shows, and wed love to share it with you. Find the full video on our YouTube channel, or in the window below:

As we made our way out of the park, we caught the submarines of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage testing in the lagoon.

Hank the Septapus adds to the already picturesque scene at the lagoon.

The Holiday Cart, which is featuring some awesome rainbow-themed sweets for Pride month, is now also stocked with July 4th goodies as well.

The July 4th-themed foods keep coming in Downtown Disney. The Fire Cracker Hot Link from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is seen above, and the Fire Cracker Churro from California Churro is seen below.

Our final parting shot is actually three parting shots this time. The patriotic decorations lining Buena Vista Street are setting the stage for a perfect July 4th weekend.

Well, thats it from us here at Disneyland. Were glad you rode along. Be sure to leave a comment below, letting us know what you think of the photo report. Well see ya real soon!

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Having given the world five electrifying plots filled with adventures and quests, Pirates of Caribbean movie series is now expected to return to the screens with the sixth installment.

The fifth movie of this series was Dead Men Tell No Tales, and the upcoming one is likely to be a continuation.

Normally, there has always been a 4 5 years gap between two Pirates of the Caribbean movies except between Dead Mans Chest and At Worlds End.

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Back in 2018, Disney had already announced that there would be a Pirates of the Caribbean soon. But producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed in one of his recent interviews that two scripts were being written for Pirates of Caribbean 6, and both are yet to be completed. Writers Jeff Nathanson and Terry Rossio are working on the script. Considering the delays of the pandemic and the fact that the scripts are still in pre-production, Pirates of the Caribbean 6 may take a few years before hitting the big screens.

Johnny Depp has always played the main characters of the movie as Captain Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, and Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth Swann. Although Bloom and Knightley were not present in the fourth movie and just made a guest appearance in the fifth one, they are likely to return in this movie.

Although the audience looks forward to watching many of their favorite characters, the final cast of the movie is yet to be announced. Captain Barbossa, played by Geoffrey Rush, Joshamee Gibbs, played by Kevin McNally, Billy Nighy as Davy Jones, and Lee Arenberg as Pirate Pintel are some of the characters the audience desire to see in the sixth installment of this movie series.

One confirmed casting happens to be Margot Robbie, who has signed up for an untitled Pirates Reboot. Whether or not this will be a Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie continuing in the same storyline or a new Pirate movie offering swashbuckling adventures of the high-tides in a fresh storyline is yet to be confirmed.

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Ahoy mateys! We discovered a new treasure at Plaza del Sol in Magic Kingdom a new Pirates of the Caribbean shirt celebrating the original ride at Disneyland. Which, by the way, just reopened earlier this month.

The front of the tee features a skull and crossbones as well at the year Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland. The text reads, Pirates of the Caribbean/ Mark Well Me Words Dead Men Tell No Tales.

The back of the shirt has a simple skull and crossbones print on a pale grey ships steering wheel. This might be a nod the scene on the ride right before the drop where a skeletal pirates steers the ship into the storm.

One sleeve has two black stripes.

While the other has only one.

What do you think of this Pirates of the Caribbean tee at Magic Kingdom? Is it worth a piece of your treasure? Let us know in the comments below!

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Posted in Washington Dining July 12, 2022by Jessica Wick

Who doesnt enjoy feeling like theyre in a tropical paradise now and then? Sadly, in Washington, that isnt a common experience. While our summers are beautiful, theyre entirely too brief and dont have much humidity (or cocktails with little umbrellas, for that matter).

But we do have the charming Puffin Cafe, serving Caribbean inspired cuisine and fruity tropical drinks from its spot on the floating docks right on the mighty Columbia River. And on a warm day, it really doesnt get better.

For years, this spot has been floating in the Port of Camas/Washougal, welcoming visitors and locals alike.

The fact that this place floats above the Columbia River and not the ocean somehow makes it even more charming.

The interior does offer a view from every seat, but outdoors, the views are panoramic.

They also offer mocktails for those who will be driving boats later.

You won't only find seafood on the menu. There are scrumptious burgers, salads, soups, Jerk Chicken in many forms, garlic pork, and more.

The tropical shrimp tacos are also second to none.

They are open all year long, but their winter hours may vary.

Have you ever heard of the Puffin Cafe? Check out their tasty menu!

Address: Puffin Cafe, 14 S A St, Washougal, WA 98671, USA

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REGIONAL: FOOD SECURITY

According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022 report, an additional four million people across Latin America and the Caribbean were plunged into hunger between 2020 and 2021. This comes on top of an increase of nine million people between 2019 and 2020, bringing the number of undernourished people in the region to 56.6 million 8.6 per cent of the population.

In 2021, more than 40 per cent of the region 268 million people faced moderate or severe food insecurity.The latter affected 93.5 million people 14.2 per cent of the population representing an increase of nearly 10 million people in one year and almost 30 million compared to 2019. Worryingly, the gender gap in food insecurity continues to widen in the region, with more than 11 percentage points now separating men and women up from 9.4 in 2020 compared to the global average of 4.3 per cent.

South America has been hardest hit by rising hunger which has nearly doubled across the continent since 2015 driven by protracted drought and the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caribbean, on the other hand, presents the highest proportion of the population affected by hunger at just over 16 per cent, double the rate in Central America and South America. The SOFI projects that the already dire situation in the region will only be exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine, potentially pushing another 350,000-640,000 people into hunger this year.

GUATEMALA: VOLCANIC ACTIVITY

According to the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology of Guatemala (INSIVUMEH), Guatemalas Fuego volcano continues to exhibit increased levels of activity. Fuego volcano is located along the borders of the Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepquez departments home to more than 1.9 million people combined.

On 4 July, a strong explosion generated lava flows more than 1,000 meters in length. According to preliminary reports, pyroclastic flows which are dense, fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic matter triggered by the explosion have not affected surrounding communities. Almost a week later, on 10 July, two to five light explosions were observed every hour, with winds pushing ashfall over communities south-east of the volcano.

Last week, the National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) issued warnings for authorities and populations in municipalities near the volcano and together with INSIVUMEH, continues to coordinate with departmental authorities to carry out appropriate prevention and response measures. The last major eruption of the Fuego volcano occurred in June 2018 when a series of eruptions triggered lahars and pyroclastic flows that affected more than 1.7 million people and left over 460 people dead.

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Trying to predict the weather is no easy task, and on a cruise ship, there's many more variables to consider than on land.

Did you know Royal Caribbean employs its own dedicated meteorologist to guide the fleet with the best advice based on weather conditions?

Royal CaribbeanChief Meteorologist James Van Fleet is a former TV weatherman, but now works just with Royal Caribbean to give the captain of each ship the best outlook on what the weather is doing now and what it is likely to do in the near future.

On a recent Presidents Cruise to Alaska in June of 2022, Mr. Van Fleet gave a presentation on the Art of Weather Forecasting.

During the hour long discussion on the Ovation of the Seas, Mr. Van Fleet talks about his journey to his dream job as well as the challenges of forecasting weather for an international fleet of cruise ships.

Although meteorology is heavily based in science, he takes us through the ambiguities and uncertainties associated with weather forecasting.

With his talent for storytelling, Mr. Van Fleet recounts his journey, how he joined Royal Caribbean, and what the future holds.

Originally Van Fleet had ambitions to be a DJ and was lucky enough to get a job at a local radio station at 18 years of age. After a while, seeking out some variety, he tried his hand at the weather.

Some time afterward, an opportunity came up to do weather at a local tv station; Van Fleet was keen to move but was warned that his chances were slim. The preferred candidate never showed up for an interview, and he landed the job. So began his television career.

Working in weather hot spots like Oklahoma and Texas, Van Fleet gained experience broadcasting about severe weather, including tornadoes that are common in the region. Moving to Florida, he expanded his knowledge by working on hurricanes and storms. This time laid the groundwork for his future career in international cruising. Although with the last name fleet, it clearly was his destiny.

In 2016, the Anthem of the Seas was caught in some unexpected bad weather at sea while cruising between New Jersey and the Bahamas. After an internal investigation of the unsettling event, the cruise line decided they needed an in-house, dedicated resource, and Van Fleet was brought onboard as Chief Meteorologist. His dream job as he describes it.

Hard to believe, but his appointment was an industry first. Prior to this, cruise lines used outside vendors to provide them with forecasts. However, it was felt that this was no longer sufficient.

Talking about the transition from weather forecasting on land to a company with international ships, Van Fleet says that he used to provide just over 2000 forecasts a year, and is now responsible 18,950, a momentous task. Not to mention that it is even more difficult than forecasting on land.

Six years later, listening to Van Fleet talk, you quickly get the picture that there is no such thing as a typical day in his job. He can be in Miami, where he spends at least half the year working through hurricane and typhoon season, or he may be visiting weather specialists in Oklahoma. You may even find him flying on a NOAA hurricane hunter plane, seeking out the eye of a storm.

According to Van Fleet, he gets some ribbing from fellow colleagues about what it's like to make mistakes and still get paid. Joking aside, he is very cognizant of the ramifications of an error.

As he describes it, there are not two days that are the same and even when it is beautiful in Miami there is something going on somewhere.

One of the biggest challenges to marine forecasting is that, unlike on land, both the weather and the ships are moving, creating far more variables to deal with.

In addition to this, they monitor the company's private islands in the Bahamas and Haiti, as well as ports where they get food and fuel or have shipyards and dry docks.

Van Fleet says it all starts with the current weather, and they go from there. He looks at plenty of maps, but predicting weather internationally has its challenges. Talking about the upcoming world cruise, Van Fleet discusses the specific challenges of this type of journey. He notes that the hardest part will be the crossing of the Drake Passage, the body of water between Cape Hope Horn, Chili and the islands of Antarctica. He will be onboard the Serenade of the Seas for this part of the adventure.

An invaluable tool in weather forecasting is computer models. There are more than a dozen weather models, and they dont always agree, which is why viewers see differing forecasts, especially as it relates to hurricane modeling.

Meteorologists also use radar, but Van Fleet cautions that infrared radar can have issues as it relies on temperature differences. On a foggy day, you wont necessarily see it on a radar, which can be a problem for a ship.

The other issue in understanding weather, especially at sea, is that there are plenty of data gaps. On land, there are weather sensors everywhere, but there are many places on the sea that do not. This means, in a way, you can be flying blind.

Sometimes ships need to change course and skip a scheduled port stop. This can be a big disappointment for Royal Caribbean guests who love the cruise lines private destination in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Van Fleet explains that weather can be difficult to predict in the Bahamas. He has even tapped into a local weather resource, the Bahamas Spotter Network, who use old school walkie talkies to communicate about impending bad weather.

Another variable is the ship class. Royal Caribbean has 5, soon to be 6 classes of ships, and their characteristics mean that they respond to weather differently. The larger ships of the Oasis class are better able to navigate turbulent water than smaller ships.

It also depends on what is going on that the dock and pier assignments. It's fair to say that if you miss a port, it is because it's not safe to dock.

Communication with guests is a big part of Van Fleets job at Royal Caribbean. Whether it is supplying information for a cruise compass or on social media channels.

This is something he is also working on with the ships. He has embarked on a campaign to visit the officers of all the ships, so he can get to know them better. He also does a fleetwide call every week to make sure they are on the same page. During the pandemic, he designed a course, Marine Meteorology Training, for bridge offices.

Van Fleet acknowledges that the weather business receives a lot of blowback about hurricane forecasts gone wrong. As he says, errors expand with time, but he feels like there is an opportunity to better explain to viewers why there is a range of impact zones, especially the farther out you go in time.

Meteorology has improved by leaps and bounds, especially as it relates to forecasting storm landfalls. According to Van Fleet, the next big challenge is understanding and predicting the rapid growth in intensity. What causes a tropical storm becomes a category 3 storm overnight is one of the most pressing challenges in forecasting.

There are also unexpected events, such as the 2021 eruption of the La Soufrire Volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Van Fleet worked on coordinating ship efforts as Royal Caribbean assisted inhabitants in getting off the islands. He also had to monitor the potential impacts of ash and smoke on the company's ship cruising in the Caribbean.

As he closed out his presentation, you cant help but come away with the impression that Van Fleet loves his job and his passion for it is boundless. He made a special thanks to Royal Caribbean cruisers who do a phenomenal job in sharing pictures on social media, a great help to him.

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Visa recognizes Latin American founders transforming the fintech industry

Visa is making its network available to drive inclusive economic growth with the goal of giving everyone, everywhere access to the global economy. This year, the Visa Everywhere Initiative a global competition judged by Visa executives, clients and partners that showcases innovative payment and trading solutions opened the door to new startups in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that are promoting greater accessibility in the way people pay, save, and invest. In this final stage of the competition, finalists representing Mexico, Brazil, the Andean region, Southern Cone and Central America and the Caribbean are ready to showcase their solutions worldwide on TechCrunch.

The winner of this final round will go on to participate in the global showdown in Qatar in November 2022 representing LAC, gaining first-hand exposure to leading fintechs from the banking, commercial, venture capital and government sectors, as well as a chance to collaborate with Visa and its broad ecosystem of clients.

Fintechs and other payments innovators are transforming the way we pay, making it easier for more people to access the money they need, when they need it, mentioned Eduardo Coello, President for Visa in Latin America and the Caribbean, For us, the Visa Everywhere Initiative has given us the opportunity to discover and collaborate with some of the most promising innovators in the payments space, allowing us the opportunity to help accelerate their growth.

Tune in right here on TechCrunch on July 20th, 10 AM PDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT to watch the five startup finalists go head-to-head in the Visa Everywhere Initiative LAC Final Competition. In front of a panel of industry judges, finalists will present their innovative solutions to select an overall winner, a Visa Direct winner, and audience favorite.

Aroldo Dovalina Founder, Paynom Tatiana Fontalvo Founder and CEO, Bitsports Alfonso Maira Co-Founder, FloidAlejandro Vega Founder, Huli Andr Bastos Co-Founder, Open Co

Overall Winner: $10,000 USD Audience Favorite: $10,000 USD Visa Direct: $10,000 USD

Romina Seltzer SVP Head of Products, Visa LAC Franz Strohmrier SVP New Payment Flows & Global Clients, Visa LACPamela Ceballos Castelo Sr. Director, Digital Partnerships & Ventures, Visa Latam Christine Chang Head of Corporate Development & Ventures, Tribal

The finals event will be hosted by Dr Jen Welter, NFLs First Female Coach | Speaker | GrrridIron Girls Founder | First Female Coach in Madden | First Female Running Back in Mens Pro Football | Author | Motion and Emotion Pioneer.

Since its launch in 2015, the program has reached 6 continents touching more than 100 countries. Every year, Visa has expanded the Visa Everywhere Initiative to include unique startups solving unique problems in the world of payments.

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Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast.

This week, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman is joined by Brian Major, Caribbean travel expert and Managing Editor of Digital Guides here at TravelPulse.

The two first discuss the latest trending news stories in the travel industry, including Spirit's delaying the merger vote again, cruise lines dropping testing requirements, and much more.

Later, Major shares insights into the latest impacting travel and tourism in the Caribbean from inflation and rising prices to what the rest of the 2022 travel forecast holds. Additionally, Major highlights which destinations are trending big right now and which lesser-known islands need to be on your radar. The Caribbean discussion begins at the 17-minute mark.

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Taking a cruise is a wonderful escape on its own, but what if you want to make the entire trip extra special?

There are lots of occasions when people want to make their cruise memorable, such as for an anniversary, birthday, graduation or other life event. For these kind of celebrations, I'll see questions about ways to enhance the experience.

Think of these tips as the proverbial "cherry on top" for a traditional cruise.

To be fair, these tips all deal with spending extra money on your cruise. You certainly don't need to spend money in order to have a memorable vacation, but throwing money around can certainly make a cruise stand out given the extras it provides.

Hopefully these tips can help transform any cruise you have booked into an even more special occasion and something you'll look back on fondly.

A straight forward way to surprise someone would be get them a more lavish cruise ship cabin.

Whether you move up from an inside cabin to a balcony, or a balcony to a suite, getting a bigger cabin is noticeable difference.

There are two ways you can upgrade your cabin.

The first, is contact your travel agent and simply pay more to move up to a higher category. This is the simplest way, although you're subject to the prevailing rates for that cabin. How much more will vary considerably, but you're likely to get a better price for an upgrade if you do this many months before your cruise.

The alternative is to roll the dice with a RoyalUp upgrade, which is a way you can bid for a stateroom upgrade.

Once you get to final payment date,you can let Royal Caribbean know how much you would be willing to pay if an upgrade situation presented itself.

There's no guarantee that because you see a RoyalUp upgrade opportunity that there's a cabin available, but there's no harm in trying either. Just keep in mind your bids are binding if it were to be accepted.

One of my favorite ways to travel and get excited even before stepping onboard my ship is to fly first class.

First class airfare is not cheap, but if you book it early, there can sometimes be a good deal. Moreover, this is a good way to use up those credit card points you may have stacked up.

You could also take a limo to the airport or stay in a suite at your pre-cruise hotel to complete the Hollywood treatment.

Is your cruise visiting one of Royal Caribbean's private islands?

At both Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee, you'll find cabanas you can rent for the day.

When you rent a cabana, you not only get a dedicated spot to enjoy with shade, bottled water, and floating mats to enjoy, you'll have a cabana attendant who can bring you drinks (and food at Perfect Day at CocoCay).

Staying in a cabana gets you

If you really want to go big, try one of the cabanas at the Coco Beach Club. While pricey, these are the most lavish cabanas Royal Caribbean has and the lunch you get is unrivaled.

Read more:Guide to Perfect Day at CocoCay Cabanas

The level of service with a cabana, along with the plush accommodations, make it a must-book nearly every time I visit either destination.

Perhaps no other is more synonymous with treating yourself (or someone else) than the Vitality Spa.

Spa treatments are all about being pampered, so it makes perfect sense to book a spa appointment.

You can book spa treatments and salon appointments online via the Royal Caribbean cruise planner before your cruise. There's a wide selection of choices to consider.

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Royal Caribbean makes it very easy to decorate your cabin for a birthday, anniversary, or honeymoon with decoration kits.

You'll find these items in the cruise planner site.

The room decorations include door dcor, mirror clings, photo frames and more.

There's nothing quite like exploring a port of call without having to wait for anyone else.

A private tour shore excursion can be not only liberating in the sense you get to do what you want, when you want, but it's also a great way to feel special since the entire tour is about your group.

There are a few ways to book a private tour, depending on the port you are visiting.

Royal Caribbean offers its own private shore excursion option through Private Journeys. Be sure to contact them at least a month or two before your cruise, as it takes them a while to get options together.

In most ports, you can also arrange a private tour on your own. It's important to do your research for reputable options, but there's usually a few operators that can do this.

Some good ideas for a private tour would be a sightseeing tour, catamaran ride, or ATV tour. But your imagination is usually the limit.

With all these splurges, you're going to want to capture the memories with a great photo.

Each night of the cruise, there will be photographers around the ship to take your photo. There is no cost to take the photos, and later you can stop by the Photo Gallery to see how the prints came out.

Whether it's formal night or not, get everyone together and dress to the nines, put on matching pajamas, or find that eclectic outfit at Target for ironic photos.

You could also arrange a private photo sitting. Most ships have the option for a sitting, where you can go to a studio and have a photo session. There is an obligation to pay for the time and photos, but these are where you might get some really great shots.

While I really enjoy the main dining room, there's nothing quite like specialty dining as a way to enjoy additional cuisines and cooking styles.

Royal Caribbean offers an unlimited dining package, where you can eat at a specialty restaurant every night of the cruise for dinner and lunch on sea days (and embarkation day).

Depending on which ship you're sailing, there's quite a few different choices to consider. On a 7-night cruise, you'll have opportunity to repeat a few (or all) of the restaurants so you can try one of everything.

Read more:How to know if you should buy a Royal Caribbean dining package

This tip requires more coordination, but if you're going to sail with a few other families and friends, then you could really splurge in style.

If you can book at least 8 cabins with a single travel agent, you could create a group with Royal Caribbean.

When you have a group, then you can work with Royal Caribbean's groups department to arrange special events onboard, such a renting out certain venues. Imagine having the water slides or bumper for just your group for an hour. Or renting out a lounge to have a private party? Your imagination (and budget) are the limit.

Before anyone books a cruise, talk with a travel agent about arranging this so you can get the important group backend logistics set up first.

Read more:Top things you didn't know travel agents can do for your cruise vacation

Just like a photo can remind you of a wonderful vacation, a piece of fine jewelry can be an everyday reminder of one too.

There are jewelry stores on Royal Caribbean ships, with some ships even having name brand jewelry, like a Tiffany's store at sea.

You could also go jewelry shopping while in port, as nearly every port I've ever been to has plenty of jewelry shops.

Whether you look for a new ring, earing, or necklace, picking out a new piece of jewelry can be a wonderful way to top off the cruise.

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Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville brand is opening another new all-inclusive in the Caribbean.

And this time it will be just for adults.

Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels and Resorts are collaborating on the new Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, slated to open in 2023 as the brands first adults-only resort.

The property will feature 355 suites in 13 categories, along with nine food and beverage concepts, three swimming pools, two pickle ball courts, a St. Somewhere Spa and the first Landshark Brewery in Mexico.

Thats along with 13 different room types, from King Paradise Suites to Beachfront Honeymoon Suites and the Coral Reefer Signature Suite, which includes its own oversized infinity pool, an outdoor pool table and a custom-built gaucho-style grill, among other touches.

It will be the third Margaritaville Island Reserve in the wider Caribbean, joining existing properties in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic and the Riviera Cancun.

The company has already launched reservations for the resort, which is slated to open in early 2023.

As our third property to open under the Island Reserve brand, we wanted to create a new experience for our guests that is different from the others, which is why Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya is our first adults-only destination, saidMario Mathieu, SVP Business Development, Design and Construction of Karisma Hotels and Resorts.

The property will feature all of the Margaritaville signatures, from the JWB Steakhouse to Italian trattoria Frank & Lolas and the Five OClock Somewhere Bar & Swim-Up Bar.

Guests will be transported to an upscale coastal retreat where every room offers a view due to its crescent moon shape, Mathieu said. With an unmatched all-inclusive experience filled with gourmet and immersive culinary experiences, unique beverage options, exceptional personalized service, and the first LandShark Brewery inMexico, guests will have ample opportunity to mix and mingle with other guests with the resorts highly social ambiance.

Thats along with other concepts like Salted Rim, an agave-inspired mixology bar and Far Side of the World, featuring the food of the Pacific Rim.

In another first for the Island Reserve brand, the resort will have almost 5,000 square feet of meeting space, with capacity for up to 400 people.

Its yet another new development to add to what is a blazing hotel pipeline on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.

For more, visit Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya.

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