Marriott and Catalonia Plan a 522-Room All-Inclusive in Montego Bay
Marriott and Catalonia Hotels and Resorts have signed a deal to convert the former Catalonia Montego Bay into a 522-room Marriott all-inclusive, targeted for 2028.
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Marriott and Catalonia Plan a 522-Room All-Inclusive in Montego Bay
Marriott and Catalonia Hotels and Resorts have signed a deal to convert the former Catalonia Montego Bay into a 522-room Marriott all-inclusive, targeted for 2028.
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Celebrity Xcite Opens Bookings for Seven-Night Caribbean Sailings From Miami in 2028
Celebrity Xcite is now bookable for seven-night Miami sailings from late 2028. The reported ports, the booking terms to check and what port days mean for…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Begins Its First Caribbean Season From Fort Lauderdale
Legend of the Seas is now at Port Everglades. Reported itineraries cover Cozumel, Aruba and Curacao, plus what busier ports mean for resort guests.
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