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Riu Is Opening Its New Family-Friendly Cancun All-Inclusive Resort Next Month — With Swim-Up  Rooms and a “Raised” Pool

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The newest Riu all-inclusive in the Caribbean is coming to Cancun in a little over a month, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Riu Ventura all-inclusive is now taking bookings for stays beginning on Dec. 25, according to the company’s Web site. That aligns with earlier company announcements of a December debut.  That’s a bit […]

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Winair Expands Aruba, Curacao Flights

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Winair has expanded its service between St Maarten and the islands of Curacao and Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The St Maarten-based carrier will now be offering two weekly flights that operate between St Maarten, Curacao and Aruba.  The flights travel between St Maarten, Aruba and Curacao, timed to help customers connect to the islands […]

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From The Bahamas to Aruba, Caribbean Vacation Demand Is Rising

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Demand for Caribbean vacations is strengthening, according to a new report from travel firm Kayak.  Of the top 10 most-searched-for destinations on Kayak’s platforms open to U.S. tourists, five are in the Caribbean.  That includes Cancun, Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Aruba and The Bahamas.  In fact, in the last week, Caribbean travel search interest is […]

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This Aruba Resort Has Its Own “Sunset Concierge”

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Recent years have seen the arrival of all kinds of new, specialized concierges at Caribbean hotels, ranging from wellness concierges to health concierges to romance concierges. And now one Aruba resort has created another — one tailored for something that the island is rather famous for: sunsets. It’s called the Sunset Concierge, and it’s a […]


From The Bahamas to Aruba, Caribbean Vacation Demand Is Rising

Millions of people who started working from home during the pandemic are likely never going back to the office. Likewise, remote work programs — launched by destinations and resorts to attract untethered but stir-crazy workers — are likely to outlast the pandemic as more professionals realize they literally can work from anywhere with good Wi-Fi. […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Palm Beach, Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jonathan Brown, who sent in this lovely shot of beach chairs on the sand at Palm Beach, Aruba.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]

Southwest Airlines Is Bringing Back More Caribbean Flights

Southwest Airlines is set to continue its Caribbean relaunch this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The relaunch is headlined by a major increase in its Cancun service beginning June 12 that will include the return of Saturday-only service from Pittsburgh to Cancun and increases from Austin, Houston and Phoenix to Cancun. In all, Southwest will […]

This Aruba Resort Will Set Up Your Office on a Private Island

With the rise of remote work amid the pandemic, more and more Caribbean destinations are looking to tap into what has become a growing market. And now another Aruba resort has launched a “workation” program, targeting travelers looking to take extended, remote-work getaways on the Dutch Caribbean island. The Renaissance Aruba has launched a new […]

This Aruba Resort Has a New Executive Chef

The Divi Aruba Phoenix resort has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort has tapped Colombian native Jhon Jairo to the role.  “I come from a large family in the Colombia coffee region and I started cooking at a very young age in my family’s restaurant,” said Vargas. “From there, my […]

United Airlines’ Big Caribbean Expansion

As optimism grows in the travel industry, United Airlines is continuing to expand its Caribbean network, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In fact, United Airlines will soon be flying more flights to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America than it did in 2019 — before the pandemic.  “We are proud of United’s deep roots and history throughout […]

The Radisson Blu Is Open in Aruba

The first new resort in Aruba in years officially opened its doors this week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Radisson Blu Aruba is set on the Dutch Caribbean island’s popular Palm Beach, home to most of Aruba’s top resorts.  The residential-style resort has a total of 133 suites, all of which have multiple bedrooms, […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mangel Halto, Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader David Maisonneuve, who sent in this lovely shot of Mangel Halto beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. It […]