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Month: April 2020

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French Caribbean Extends Border Shutdown

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The French Caribbean has extended its border shutdown through Monday, May 11.  The move is part of a broader lockdown by the French government that includes a countrywide “shelter at home” order due to the ongoing global fight against the […]

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Caribbean Moment: An Oasis in The Bahamas

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You’re far away. Far from the world you know, far away even from The Bahamas you know.  This is Deep Creek, tucked just past the edge of Cape Eleuthera in The Bahamas.  It’s one of the Caribbean’s great destinations for […]

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Marriott CEO: “We Will Travel Again”

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As the world fights the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International, is shifting to help healthcare workers and caregivers, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said.  Marriott has launched a new initiative called “Rooms for Responders,” which gives […]

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St Kitts and Nevis Extends 24-Hour Curfew

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The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis has continued its strong measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic.  St Kitts and Nevis has extended its full 24-hour curfew through at least Thursday April 16, officials said.  The extended State of […]


From Turks and Caicos to Curaçao, 10 Beaches to Dream About

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No matter where we are, the beach calls us. It’s what we think about in late afternoons in the office, in the cold winter, and particularly on Sunday mornings when we’re stuck at home.  Because it’s better at the beach. […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Coki Beach, St Thomas

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Luzsanie de Castro, who sent in this lovely shot of the picturesque Coki Beach in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it […]

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This Is When Jamaica Expects Its Tourism Recovery to Begin

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Jamaica tourism officials anticipate that the tourism industry could begin to recover in five months, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  “I think at about September, we will begin to see the turnaround and I think borders will begin to […]


From Aruba to St Maarten, 11 Caribbean Webcams to Watch

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If you’re stuck at home far from your favorite Caribbean beach, fire up one of these great live webcams on your screen of choice, and let your mind wander to where it’s warm until the day comes when you can […]


CDC Extends “No Sail Order” For All Cruise Ships

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its “No Sail Order” for all cruise ships amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety of crew at sea […]

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Caribbean Moment: On the Sea in the BVI

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It’s just you and your MarineMax boat.  You rush along the blue, surrounded by towering green hills, rolling wind and fresh sea air, indescribable beauty at every turn.  This is the essence of traveling to the British Virgin Islands; the […]


Caribbean Moment: A Wonderful Little Beach in St Croix

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It’s an oh-so-brief ferry ride to get to this lovable little islet off the coast of Christiansted in St Croix, US Virgin Islands. And while you can still see the colorful buildings of St Croix’s gorgeous historic town, you feel […]


Costa Cruises Extends Suspension of Operations to May 30

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Italy-based global cruise line Costa Cruises has extended the suspension of its cruise operations to May 30, the company announced in a statement.  The company made the move “Due to the continuation of the emergency situation linked to the global […]


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