Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts will open its 12th property in the Dominican Republic, the Luxury Bahia Principe Samana Don Pablo Collection, on Nov. 1 along the country’s northeast coast.

With so much going on in the city around every corner, occupancy rates are higher than they have been in the last eight years at 66 percent.

This fall, several Caribbean properties are offering seasonal travel packages that feature impressive values and guest-pleasing amenities. With the array of new packages travelers have multiple opportunities to get away and leave the blues behind.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the brand’s second hotel in Chile: DoubleTree by Hilton Calama in the capital city of Chile’s El Loa Province.

Hedonism II is nearing the completion of a $6.8 million property overhaul, which has revamped and improved guest rooms and suites and the common public areas of the popular clothing-optional resort in Negril.

G6 Hospitality continues its expansion plans in Latin America, as the company announced the development of its second Estudio 6 property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.