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Why You Need to Visit This Caribbean Island in June
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean this year, continuing a trend that began last year. In the first quarter, Bonaire welcomed even more visitors than it did in the same […]
The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba
Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true of […]
The Ultimate Caribbean Summer Vacation Includes This Rum Festival
A rum-on-the-beach party. A rum-infused lunch at an overwater restaurant. Outdoor tastings at oceanfront hotels around the island. A final dinner at a restaurant with a three-Michelin-star pedigree. This isn’t like any rum festival you’ve ever been to — and […]
The Caribbean Vacation Is Back in a Big Way
It began when the Caribbean was the first global destination to see any of its destinations reopen for tourism at the peak of the pandemic. Quickly, travelers around the world were drawn to the Caribbean, for the region’s outstanding health-protocol […]
In Bonaire, an Unforgettable Caribbean Summer Festival
Maybe you’ve been to a rum festival. Maybe you’re just beginning a journey into the world of premium rum. Or maybe you’re just looking for a new kind of beach vacation. Either way, Bonaire Rum Week should be on your […]
The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]
Bonaire Tourism “Has Recovered” From the Pandemic
Bonaire has officially completed its “recovery” from the pandemic, finishing off a stellar 2022 with more visitors than in 2019. The Dutch Caribbean hotspot reported an increase of 12,394 visitors over 2019, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. In fact, December 2022 was […]
The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023
Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]
The 25 Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2023
There are countless reasons to travel to the Caribbean. But on cold winter afternoons, one image manages to slide into our imaginations more frequently: a cold rum punch at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Beach bars just call to […]
Top Caribbean Rum Festival Returning to Bonaire in 2023
If you’ve been to a rum festival, you’re familiar with the routine. A large indoor conference hall, crowded booths, typically thousands of miles from the Caribbean. But if you love rum, there is another option: Bonaire Rum Week. The Caribbean’s […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023
If 2021 in the Caribbean was a year of recovery, 2022 has been a year of unmistakable, unprecedented rebirth. The Caribbean has never been hotter, with just about every destination nearing (or now exceeding) its pre-pandemic travel totals, and the […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Adults-Only Hotel Is in Curacao
A new luxury adults-only hotel is opening its doors this month on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. It’s called the Kura Botanica Hotel, and it’s a transformation of the former Kura Hulanda resort hotel in Willemstad. It’s set in […]
In Bonaire, a Rum Night to Remember
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 […]
The Caribbean’s Hottest New Rum Festival Kicks Off in Bonaire
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 […]
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 […]
The Caribbean Island of Saba Just Removed Testing Rules for Travelers
The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba has removed all of its testing rules for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Effective May 1, the island will no longer require travelers to have a pre-travel test or complete an online health […]
Why to Visit Bonaire in June
The island of Bonaire is set for its most exciting event in years this June with the launch of Bonaire Rum Week Presented by Caribbean Journal. The celebration of premium rum will run across the Dutch Caribbean island from June […]
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 […]
Bonaire Just Eased Its Entry Requirements for Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has eased its entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Fully vaccinated travelers whose second vaccine dose or booster shot was given within the last 270 days will no longer be required to […]
American Airlines Joins Bonaire Rum Week
The Caribbean’s most exciting new rum festival has added a new partner: American Airlines. American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, which operates nonstop service from Miami to Bonaire, is a new partner to the weeklong Dutch Caribbean rum festival. “We’re […]
The Chill List: The Caribbean’s Most Relaxing Hotels
What’s the sound of one palm tree shaking? It’s one of the most beautiful sounds in the Caribbean, an instant reminder that you’ve reached the zenith of tropical beauty. And it’s a guarantor of instant relaxation. But as ubiquitous as […]
Bonaire to Host New Caribbean Rum Festival in June
A new Caribbean rum event is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. It’s called Bonaire Rum Week, and it’s a celebration of the world of Caribbean rum, featuring cocktail competitions, exquisite rum pairings, cigar events and the chance […]
Why This Is the Perfect Day Trip From St Maarten
You can see it from St Maarten. It’s there across the blue, rocky and enticing, a mountainous mystery in plain sight. And while most travelers to St Maarten have probably seen it, far fewer have been there. It’s still one […]
Bonaire Just Updated Its Testing Protocols for Visitors
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has announced an update to its entry travel protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new rules, which just went into effect on Jan. 16, mean fully vaccinated visitors can travel to Bonaire with either […]
The 10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean
By any measure, it’s one of the most popular activities for travelers to the Caribbean: snorkeling. And it’s not hard to see why: it’s accessible, easy to do, and a tremendous way to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. […]
12 Toes-in-the-Sand Resorts in the Caribbean
It’s something you just don’t find that often at many resorts anymore: that intimacy with the ocean; the feeling of being right at the beach’s edge, or perched directly above the waves, of being able to take just a few […]
The Island of Bonaire Is Back
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is back. The southern Caribbean destination has welcomed back flights from the United States, with the return this week of both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. It’s the first time American carriers have […]
How to Visit Bonaire Right Now
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is back. American travelers can return to the island beginning next month, when both American Airlines and Delta relaunch service from the U.S. to Bonaire. On June 5, American Airlines will be resuming weekly […]
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