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These Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Snorkeling Lovers, From Antigua to Bonaire to The Bahamas

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It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

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Bonaire Tourism CEO Stepping Down 

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Miles Mercera, one of the top tourism directors in the Caribbean, is stepping down, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Mercera, who has helped lead Bonaire to record-breaking tourism arrivals since taking over back in 2021, is departing as CEO of Tourism Corporation Bonaire.  Tourism Corporation Bonaire’s board will begin the process of finding a successor “over […]

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More New Nonstop Flights Between Colombia, Bonaire

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In a boost for Bonaire’s efforts to tap into the increasingly important South American market, a new nonstop flight is launching between Colombia and Bonaire.  Later this month, Z Air will kick off a new nonstop route between Barranquilla and Bonaire.  The Bonaire-Barranquilla flights will run on Mondays at 11:45 AM, while return service is […]

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The Caribbean's Best Dive Resort Is in Bonaire

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Divers know it. It’s one of those resorts they speak about in a reverent tone, a place that has mastered the art. It’s set on a sparkling patch of Caribbean Sea on the western coast of Bonaire, just across the water from Klein Bonaire, a haven for divers and aquatic enthusiasts the world over. Plainly, […]


More New Nonstop Flights Between Colombia, Bonaire

The proximity doesn’t hurt. And in recent years, South America has been increasingly important source market for the destinations of the Dutch Caribbean.  Now, another new nonstop flight will connect the region with South America, thanks to new service on Z Air to Bonaire.  The carrier is adding a new nonstop flight between Barranquilla, Colombia […]

American Airlines Is Launching Daily Nonstop Flights to the Island of Bonaire

It’s been setting tourism records of late, but the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire hasn’t been very easy to get to from the United States. But that’s starting to change in a big way.  First there was the news that JetBlue would be launching its first-ever flights from New York to Bonaire.  Now, American Airlines […]

JetBlue’s New Bonaire Flights Now Have a Start Date

JetBlue is planning landmark new service between New York and the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire.  Now, the service has an official start date.  The new JFK-Bonaire flights are set to kick off on Nov. 5, JetBlue confirmed this week.  That service will be operating twice each week, with flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  “The […]

From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and the mercury quickly becomes an afterthought as you’re lazing on sugar-white sands and sipping on […]

WestJet Is Coming Back to Bonaire for a Second Season

The newest gateway for Canadian travelers to the Dutch Caribbean is coming back again for a second season this upcoming winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  WestJet, which kicked off its first-ever flights between Toronto and Bonaire last year, has announced that it will be returning to the island for a second season beginning in December.  […]

American Airlines Is Making It Easier to Fly to Bonaire  

A buzzing culinary scene anchored by the Caribbean’s number one restaurant. A growing number of authentic, hip hotels and resorts. And did we mention some of the best diving and snorkeling on earth?  The Dutch Caribbean island has been one of the biggest success stories of the post-pandemic era in the Caribbean, and with arrivals […]

Americans Travelers Are Flocking to Bonaire as the Island Keeps Adding New Flights

Whether it’s for the diving, the windsurfing, the abundant natural beauty or the booming culinary scene, American travelers are flocking to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire right now.  Bonaire is reporting a 37 percent increase in American visitors to the island in March, thanks in large part due to an increase in flights from […]

How to Fly Nonstop to Bonaire Right Now 

It’s easier than ever to fly to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire right now, thanks to expanded service from a number of major carriers.  United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and WestJet are all currently operating service to the island, making April a particularly good month to visit.  That includes flights from Newark […]