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How This New Paradise Island Hotel Is Adding a Sense of Place
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, a 244-room adults-only all-inclusive resort, is scheduled to open in Nassau this summer. And while we’re always happy to hear about a new Caribbean resort, it makes us even […]
Nine Caribbean Rum Punch Islands
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We call them “rum punch islands.” You can call them pocket-sized paradises where there’s absolutely nothing to distract from your Caribbean priorities: chilling at the bar; soaking up the sun; grazing on some good […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Retire To
Sometimes you go to a Caribbean island and wish you didn’t have to leave. (Or perhaps in your case it’s all the time). These are the kind of islands you know you could live on permanently or already do. More […]
Island Bites: Aruba’s New Waterfront Eatery
Above: ArubaVille By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s newest restaurant has opened its doors. It’s called ArubaVille, and the eatery is located at the former home of the Marandi restaurant. After a “complete transformation,” the property, which is located behind […]
VIDEO: Nevis Gets “Happy”
Above: the Nevis “Happy” video By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Nevis has gotten in on the continued momentum of Pharrell Williams’ famous “Happy” video. Regional telecom giant Digicel’s local office in St Kitts and Nevis has released […]
Video: Martinique Does Pharrell’s “Happy”
Above: Martinique By the Caribbean Journal staff The “Happy” feeling is spreading across the Caribbean, and now Martinique has gotten in on the fun. Locals on the French Caribbean island have put out their own video covering Pharrell Williams’ ultra-popular […]
British Virgin Islands Joins Global Partnership For Oceans
Above: the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has officially joined the Global Partnership for Oceans. The territory joined the global organization at a ceremony at the United States Department of the Interior in […]
6 Great Places for Happy Hour in Nassau
You might be looking for a place to unwind after a long day of work; you might be on a long vacation and want a new late-afternoon adventure. Either way, when it comes to Happy Hour, Nassau has you covered. […]
Carnival Conquest Makes First Call to British Virgin Islands
Above: the Carnival Conquest in Tortola (GIS Photo/Ronnielle Frazer) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Carnival Conquest cruise ship made its first call to the British Virgin Islands on Thursday in Tortola. The ship was carrying almost 3,000 passengers and […]
Interview With Ric Todd, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands
By Alexander Britell Just a few years ago, the Turks and Caicos Islands was in serious trouble. After a UK Commission of Enquiry found evidence of widespread corruption under the government of former Premier Michael Misick, the UK suspended the […]
The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots
You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […]
The 25 Best Caribbean Beach Bars for 2024
What is the first thing you want to do after you land at an airport in the Caribbean? For many, it’s a pretty simple answer. Make your way, by car or boat, to your sandy chair, cocktail in hand, at […]
How the “Aruba Effect” Is Creating Sustained Tourism Growth
“You leave Aruba as a different person. You’ll see. There’s a normal you, then an Aruba you.” That was the feeling from Luis Perez, a repeat visitor to Aruba, who took part in a recent study the Aruba Tourism Authority […]
LATAM Is Launching a New Route to Aruba
Leading South American carrier LATAM is launching a new nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba in time for the peak winter travel season. The carrier is set to kick off a new route between Lima, Peru and […]
The 10 Hottest Aruba Resorts for 2023
Aruba is sizzling, and not just because it’s so close to the equator. The southern Caribbean hotspot has been one of the most popular destinations in the region since the onset of the pandemic, having nimbly handled its tourism protocols […]
Sweden’s Sunclass Airlines Is Back in Aruba
Swedish charter airline Sunclass Airlines has returned to Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier has restarted its service between Stockholm and Aruba, officials at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport confirmed. The relaunched service is operating twice each month on […]
This is the Coolest Boutique Hotel in Aruba
You wake up, slide your door open and peer out directly at the sand and the calm froth of Aruban blue. This is unlike any other place to stay in Aruba. In a sea of larger, mostly high-rise resorts, it’s […]
In Aruba, a “Surge” in Visitor Arrivals
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 […]
There’s a New Floating Bar in Turks and Caicos
They’re scattered across the Caribbean, accessible only by boat, rum-filled oases of marine merriment. They’re the Caribbean’s floating bars, those sought-after island idylls belonging to a very tiny pantheon. They’re all classics: Happy island, the Willy T; Floyd’s Pelican Bar; […]
JetBlue, Aruba Partner on Digital Health Pass
JetBlue and the government of Aruba have partnered on a new digital health pass that will help travelers enter the Dutch Caribbean island more easily. The carrier launched the partnership this week on service from Boston to Aruba. So how […]
Aruba Expands Testing for New CDC Mandate
Aruba says it has expanded its testing capabilities ahead of the new CDC mandate that all incoming travelers to the US show proof of a negative test. Aruba tourism officials said “All necessary facilities and procedures are in place for […]
Aruba, JetBlue Partner on Pre-Testing Program
Aruba has become the first Caribbean destination to partner with JetBlue on a pre-testing program. Aruba will begin accepting a PCR test facilitated by a company called Vault. Aruba has required a PCR test for all visitors since reopening for […]
How Aruba Is Adapting for the Return of Tourism
Aruba has signaled its intent to reopen its borders for tourism as early as June 15, and now the destination has unveiled a stringent new health and safety program called the “Aruba Health and Happiness Code.” The cleaning and hygiene […]
The Aruba Marriott Has a Spotify Playlist to Brighten Your Day
One of the top hotels on the “One Happy Island” of Aruba has launched a new Spotify playlist to, well, help make people’s days happier in this very uneasy time. It’s called “Aruba Marriott Island Tunes,” and the property says […]
From Cancun to Turks and Caicos, 7 Cocktails to Make Right Now
If you’re at home right now, you’re probably still dreaming about the Caribbean. And for those of us who can’t be in the region right now, there are still some ways to rediscover the Caribbean in your own home. One […]
Aruba Plans New Group Business Push in North America
Aruba is looking to grow its group business in the North American market, and the Dutch Caribbean destination has tapped a new sales director to lead that push. The Aruba Convention has named Robert Hayes as its new regional sales […]
Aruba Set for Major Music Festival
By the Caribbean Journal staff A constellation of music stars will descend upon Aruba this weekend for the 19th annual Soul Beach Music Festival. That will include John Legend, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai and other stars for the event, which […]
Aruba’s Huge Vow Renewal
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Aruba is gearing up to host the Caribbean’s largest vow renewal — again. For the second year in a row, the island is inviting couples from around the world to renew their “I Do’s” at […]
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