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Meet Goldwynn, the Sleek Residential Resort Changing the Hotel Experience on Nassau’s Cable Beach

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Goldwynn Resort and Residences brings 81 rooms, apartment-style accommodations and a low-rise boutique experience to one of Nassau’s most famous beaches. There is another side of Nassau, one that feels residential, sleek and strikingly close to the water. It is on Cable Beach, but removed from the larger resort scene nearby. And it may be […]

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In Bonaire, a Rum Night to Remember 

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The Caribbean’s greatest restaurant. Endless premium rum. Fine cigars.  It was truly a night to remember on June 17 as Bonaire Rum Week concluded with a multi-course rum-infused dinner at the world-renowned Brass Boer restaurant, followed by a VIP cigar celebration presented by Papa’s Pilar.  The dinner was spectacular: foie gras with Bonaire’s Rom Rincon, […]

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The Caribbean’s Hottest New Rum Festival Kicks Off in Bonaire 

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The hottest new rum festival in the Caribbean kicked off on Tuesday night in Bonaire.  Bonaire Rum Week, the first major event on the island since the onset of the pandemic, launched with an opening party at the island’s signature bar, Rum Runners at Captain Don’s Habitat.  Several hundred attendees enjoyed some of the region’s […]

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Taste of Bonaire Is Back 

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Bonaire’s popular local food celebration, Taste of Bonaire, is making its return.  The first Taste of Bonaire since the onset of the pandemic is set for June 11, Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced.  The first edition, dubbed “Taste Is Back,” will feature local music and artists, with stands selling local and international dishes.  Music group Payola […]


The Caribbean’s Hottest New Rum Festival Kicks Off in Bonaire 

One of Bonaire’s top resorts is expanding.  The renowned Harbour Village luxury resort is adding new one and two-bedroom “harbour villas,” the property announced.  The villas have “breathtaking marina views,” modern decor and full kitchenettes.  The one-bedroom villas are located on the ground floor with covered decks, while the two-bedroom villas are set upstairs with […]

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 […]

Bonaire Just Removed of Its All Travel Requirements 

As of June 1, 2022, travelers to Bonaire will no longer need to complete health declaration form, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means that the island will no longer have any special travel requirements to visit the island.  The health declaration form will expire since officials said the situation around Covid-19 was “under control.” The […]

Bonaire Set for Major Caribbean Rum Festival

Michelin-starred chefs. Oceanfront cocktail bars. World-class rums. The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is readying to host its most anticipated event in years: Bonaire Rum Week, the weeklong celebration of premium rum and culinary culture from June 14-17. Bonaire Rum Week, which is organized by Caribbean Journal in collaboration with Tourism Corporation Bonaire, brings some […]

"Strong" Outlook for Bonaire Tourism 

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is projecting a strong 2022, according to new data fro Tourism Corporation Bonaire.  The island’s top tourism organization is reporting a “strong increase” in bookings in the first six months of this year.  And for the May-July period, TCB says it has a “positive” outlook, projecting tourism numbers 76.7 […]

Bonaire Rum Week Launches Photo Competition 

The most exciting event in the Dutch Caribbean of 2022 has expanded again, this time with a new Photo Competition.  The Bonaire Rum Week Photo Competition, which launched May 5, seeks the best photos of Bonaire under or above the water.  Whether it’s the stunning sands of Lac Bay or the fascinating frontier 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 […]

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 […]