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St Maarten Tourism Minister “We Are Now Fully Open” 

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Dutch Caribbean island of St Maarten has lifted all business restrictions on the island.  That follows news that the island would no longer require testing for all vaccinated travelers. Regular business hours have now resumed, with a halt to “all […]

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Royal Caribbean’s New Ship to Make First St Maarten Call

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The world’s largest cruise ship is making its first call in St Maarten.  Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas ship will be calling on St Maarten on March 21, according to Port St Maarten officials.  It’s the fifth Oasis-vessel by […]

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Belize Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

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It’s easier than ever to visit Belize.  The Caribbean destination has officially waived testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.  For those who cannot show proof of vaccination or are unvaccinated, Belize still requires proof of a negative PCR test taken […]

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The Chill List: The Caribbean’s Most Relaxing Hotels

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What’s the sound of one palm tree shaking?  It’s one of the most beautiful sounds in the Caribbean, an instant reminder that you’ve reached the zenith of tropical beauty.  And it’s a guarantor of instant relaxation.  But as ubiquitous as […]


St Maarten to Waive Testing for All Vaccinated Travelers 

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St Maarten is updating its travel protocols on March 1, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The centerpiece of the update will see testing waived for all fully vaccinated travelers.  St Maarten will also waive pre-testing for anyone who has recovered from […]


There's a New All-Inclusive in St Maarten

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Divi Resorts has officially opened its newest all-inclusive resort in St Maarten.  It’s called Oceans at Divi Little Bay, and it’s a resort-within-a-resort at the company’s signature St Maarten property, Divi Little Bay.  The new Oceans is an elevated experience, […]

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Why This Is the Perfect Day Trip From St Maarten 

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You can see it from St Maarten.  It’s there across the blue, rocky and enticing, a mountainous mystery in plain sight.  And while most travelers to St Maarten have probably seen it, far fewer have been there.  It’s still one […]


Bermuda Adding Booster Requirement for Most Travelers 

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Bermuda will soon be requiring booster shots for travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago.  The island is requiring “up-to-date vaccination status,” meaning travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago […]


Divi Set to Debut New “Oceans” Resort in St Maarten 

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Divi Resorts is set to open its second resort-within-a-resort in the Caribbean, this time in St Maarten.  Following the launch of its Oceans brand at St Croix’s Divi Carina Bay resort, Divi will next week debut another Oceans resort at […]

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Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers 

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Aruba has updated its travel protocols again, this time with a major change: the island is now waiving pre-testing requirements for those with booster shots.  All visitors who upload a digitally verifiable proof of vaccination (including proof of a booster […]


The Caribbean’s Newest Adults-Only Resort Is In St Croix

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The newest adults-only all-inclusive resort has officially opened its doors on the island of St Croix.  The dramatically transformed and rebranded, 200-room Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino began welcoming back guests this week to its new iteration as […]


This Music Festival Is Coming Back to St Maarten

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A major music festival is making its return to St Maarten this year.  The SXM Festival, one of the Caribbean’s hottest music events, is slated for March 9-13, 2022.  This year’s event will feature some of the top names in […]


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