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Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc Is Bringing Culinary Pop-Ups to the Caribbean

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This winter, two of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts will host a taste of the French Riviera. Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the legendary Côte d’Azur retreat, is launching a pair of limited-time culinary pop-ups at Eden Rock – St Barthsand Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, blending Mediterranean artistry with Caribbean flair. From Nov. 18–21, 2025, Eden Rock – St Barths […]

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Jetair Caribbean Launches Curacao-Aruba Flights

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There’s a new way to island hop in the Dutch Caribbean, with the launch of regional carrier Jetair’s new service between Curacao and Aruba.  The new flight, which has already started operations, is running four times each week, twice on Mondays and twice on Fridays.  Jetair is operating the service on 80-seat Fokker 70 aircraft.  […]

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Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba

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Southwest Airlines has relaunched another nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The low-cost carrier has officially resumed nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport.  The relaunched service is now operating daily between Orlando and Aruba, according to Southwest Airlines.  It compliments existing service […]

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Aruba, Bahamas, USVI Leading Caribbean Tourism Renaissance

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Aruba, The Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands are among the Caribbean destinations leading the region’s tourism renaissance.  Indeed, the Caribbean’s tourism industry is bouncing back in a big way, with some destinations approaching or even exceeding record visitor arrival numbers.  That includes destinations like The Bahamas, the USVI, Aruba, Jamaica and, of course, the […]


Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba

TUI Airways has relaunched its service between London and Aruba.  A TUI plane carrying 300 passengers recently touched down at Aruba’s Reina Beatrix International Airport.  The service is operating once weekly between London Gatwick and Aruba.  “There are exciting things happening at AUA Airport and airlines are paying attention,” said Jost Meijs, CEO of the […]

The Caribbean Island of Statia Just Removed All Testing Rules 

The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has officially discontinued its entry travel rules, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means the island no longer requires pre-testing for travelers, effective May 11.  Statia, which is a short ferry or plane ride from nearby St Maarten, has also removed the requirement for travelers to fill out its EHAS […]

Divi Resorts Names New Caribbean Regional Director 

Divi Resorts has named a new regional director of operations for the Caribbean, the company said this week.  The North Carolina-based company has tapped Mo Sallah to the role, in which he will oversee resort operations at Divi’s seven properties across the region.  “My experience over the years has included serving in executive roles at […]

Aruba’s Top Music Festival Is Back 

Aruba’s popular Soul Beach Music Festival is back.  The annual event will make its post-pandemic return from May 25-30.  Headliners will include Mary J. Blige, New Edition and comedian Mike Epps.  In a statement, the Aruba Tourism Authority said it “considers the return of this exciting festival as a key indicator of Aruba’s post-pandemic tourism […]

Bonaire Just Lifted All of Its Testing Requirements

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has lifted all of its testing requirements, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means no pre-testing is required of travelers, regardless of vaccination status. Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers will just have to fill in a health declaration for their trip to Bonaire. Bonaire joins a handful of Caribbean destinations that […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Arashi Beach, Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tom Werner, who sent in this lovely shot of Arashi 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 Make sure […]

Aruba Just Lifted All Testing Requirements for Travelers 

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has lifted all of its pandemic-related entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means travelers no longer have to present a negative test or proof of vaccination in order to enter the destination.  Travelers will, however, still have to complete Aruba’s Embarkation/Disembarkation card before arrival (you can […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Palm Beach in Aruba 

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dana Holler, who sent in this lovely shot of the Holiday Inn on 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 of the […]