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Beaches Negril Is Open Again in Jamaica

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The morning began with the wide, open light that Negril is famous for. As families arrived at the newly reopened all-inclusive Beaches Negril, the shoreline was already glowing, the sea glass-blue and steady, and the breeze moving through the palms in slow, warm currents. Seven Mile Beach has always been a place where time seems […]

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Dominican Republic Airline Expands to Jamaica 

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Upstart Dominican Republic airline Arajet is adding another new route in the Caribbean, this time to Jamaica.  Arajet this week is launching a new route between two Caribbean capitals: Santo Domingo and Kingston, Jamaica, with service operating nonstop on Mondays and Fridays.  It’s the latest addition for the low-cost carrier, which has already kicked off […]

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In Aruba, a “Surge” in Visitor Arrivals 

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Aruba has moved past the recovery phase of its tourism rebound, with arrival numbers setting all-time records.  The Dutch Caribbean island has seen what officials are calling a “surge” in visitors arrivals in 2022, one that has “not only approached but surpassed 2019 levels.” That included a very strong summer period that saw every month […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Afternoon in Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lori DiVanna, who sent in this lovely shot of afternoon on the water 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. […]


In Aruba, a “Surge” in Visitor Arrivals 

It’s one of the best times to visit the Caribbean: the so-called “shoulder season,” when the storms are typically behind us but the winter tourism season hasn’t yet begun.  That means you can find great value — and smaller crowds —in the Caribbean.  From adults-only retreats to good old-fashioned beach resorts, luxe stays to great-value options, […]

Hilton Is Opening a New Aruba Resort 

Hilton is opening a second hotel in Aruba at the beginning of next year, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort will be the second Hilton-portfolio resort on the island, joining the existing Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort on Palm Beach.  The new Embassy Suites will have a total of 330 […]

Dominican Republic-Curacao Flights Kick Off

Startup Dominican Republic airline Arajet has officially launched its newest service between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Curacao International Airport.  The new low-cost carrier is initially starting with two weekly flights between the two Caribbean destinations.  The flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays, with a flight time of about one hour and a half.  […]

In Aruba, a Celebration of Art and Cultural Rebirth 

Aruba’s city of San Nicolas has been undergoing a dramatic renaissance in recent years, turning a town that was once far off the tourist map into a new kind of cultural capital.  Much of that rebirth has been the result of a burgeoning art movement, with myriad murals, concept stores and artists’ workshops filling up […]

Caribbean Set for Surge in Travel From Canada

Canada’s government just lifted all of its border and travel health measures, a move that will likely lead to a surge in tourism to the Caribbean this winter.  And Sunwing, the country’s largest travel company, says it’s seeing a “strong surge” in demand for winter travel, particularly to the Caribbean.  “The increasing demand for travel […]

New Dominican Republic-St Maarten Flights

Dominican Republic-based startup airline Arajet continues to add new routes around the Caribbean region.  The newest?  Nonstop service between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and St Maarten.  The new flights between Las Americas International Airport and Princess Juliana International Airport are operating twice each week, with service on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  It’s part of a growing […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Blue of Eagle Beach, Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Pam Slye Whittle, who sent in this stunning shot the blue water of Eagle 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 […]

New Dominican Republic-Aruba Flights 

There’s a new connection between the Dominican Republic and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  Upstart airline Arajet is launching new service this week from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Oranejstad, Aruba.  “Without a doubt, Aruba is for AraJet a destination with increased interest due to the demand of travelers to and from the Dominican […]