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Aruba’s New Year-Round Flights From New York

5 Reasons to Visit Aruba This Summer

The old capital of San Nicolas teems with color on a weekday afternoon, with bold murals popping up all over the city, teeming with artistic energy. Far on the other side of the island, kitesurfers take a break at the …

20 Great Resorts for Summer Caribbean Vacations

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer. It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat at the hippest …

Aruba Gets New Nonstop Flights from New York

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s another new way to get to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. American Airlines has officially begun operating a new nonstop service from New York’s Laguardia Airport to Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport. The …

Holland America Line’s Newest Panama Canal Cruises

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America Line is planning a big push to the Panama Canal this upcoming season. The cruise line will run a total of 32 sailings to the Canal from September 2019 and May 2020, it …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: An Icon of Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mala Jetha, who sent in this stunning shot of Aruba’s iconic Divi-Divi trees on the beach. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send …

Southwest Airlines Resuming Cancun, Belize Routes

By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is set to resume several seasonal routes to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season, the company announced. That will be highlighted by the return of daily flights between Austin and Cancun on …

The Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards 2019

There’s no more discerning audience of frequent travelers than subscribers to Caribbean Journal, the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel. And with your help, we our proud to present the 2019 edition of the Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards, celebrating …

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, Cancun Top Most Popular Destinations in Allianz Survey

By the Caribbean Journal staff Cancun and Aruba are the two most popular international destinations for summer travel this year, according to a new report from Allianz Global Assistance. Cancun is in the top spot for American travelers for the …

How to Take a Digital Detox on Your Aruba Vacation

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor We all talk about disconnecting on our vacations, about taking a break from work, from social media, from the hustle and bustle. And while more hotels are starting to offer “digital detox” programs, one Aruba resort …

Posadas Is a Planning a Major Caribbean Expansion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Mexico-based hotel giant Posadas is planning a major new resort destination in Mexico and the wider Caribbean. It’s called Tulkal, and it will feature multiple resorts, including a 515-room Fiesta Americana all-inclusive and a 340-room …

Aruba’s Airport Has a New CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport has a new chief executive officer. The airport has tapped Joost Meijs as its new top executive, succeeding James Fazio, who had been serving in the role since 2014. Meijs …

Mexico Is Getting a New Barcelo

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barcelo Hotels is planning to open a major new adults-only all-inclusive resort in Mexico. The new Barcelo Maya Riviera adults-only is slated to join the company’s existing Riviera Maya portfolio when it opens this December. …

Winair Adding More Dutch Caribbean Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten-based regional airline Winair is expanding its presence in the Dutch Caribbean. The carrier, which first introduced flights in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao last year, will be increasing its service between Aruba, Curacao and …

Royal Caribbean’s New Cruises for 2020

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Royal Caribbean International is planning more Caribbean escapes for the 2020-2021 season. The cruise line is introducing a combination of diverse offerings throughout Caribbean, from new ship pairings in major homeports across Texas, Florida and …

Hilton Is Expanding in Aruba

By Alexander Britell and Dana Niland The Caribbean hotel industry is booming right now — but one global company is right at the top of the pipeline: Hilton. The company continues to ramp up its Caribbean expansion, one that has …

Why John Legend Is Coming to Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival is back for a 19th year this spring, with a slate of performers including superstar John Legend. Legend will be the biggest name in a group of performers that …

Hyatt Plans More Upgrades at Aruba Hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt’s signature Aruba hotel is planning several new additions this year, following a $21 million renovation project that concluded last year. The second phase of the hotel’s transformation will see the renovation of the property’s …