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This Island in The Bahamas Is Filled With Pink Sand Beaches and Chic Resorts — and Called the “Caribbean Nantucket”

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Sand. Sea. Simplicity. That’s what greets you when you step onto Harbour Island, the three-mile sliver of paradise just off the coast of northern Eleuthera. It’s been called the Caribbean’s Nantucket — and the comparison isn’t accidental. This is an island of timeless charm, understated style and a rare blend of barefoot luxury. Walk the […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Water in Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sandy Ruyack, who sent in this lovely shot of the water at the Pelican Pier Bar in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]

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Aruba Lifts On-Island Covid Restrictions 

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Aruba has officially lifted its Covid protocols, Aruba tourism officials said this week.  That means operating hours for businesses are now back to normal, with no restrictions on closing times.  Restaurant restrictions on the number of diners have also been lifted.  There’s no longer a cap on the number of people for weddings or events.  […]

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CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market

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By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean in particular. Caribbean Journal Invest caught up with Cuculic to learn more about Best Western’s […]


Aruba Lifts On-Island Covid Restrictions 

Bermuda will soon be requiring booster shots for travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago.  The island is requiring “up-to-date vaccination status,” meaning travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago must have also received a third dose before heading to the island. The island is […]

Top Miami Eatery Expands to Aruba

Xixon, one of the most renowned Spanish restaurants in Miami, has expanded to the Caribbean.  The restaurant has officially opened its doors at Paseo Herencia in Aruba, adding a vibrant new tapas eatery to the Dutch Caribbean island.  Xixon’s menu has 35 different hot and cold tapas, along with more than 1,500 bottles of wine. […]

Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers 

Aruba has updated its travel protocols again, this time with a major change: the island is now waiving pre-testing requirements for those with booster shots.  All visitors who upload a digitally verifiable proof of vaccination (including proof of a booster shot) prior to arrival are exempt from pre-testing requirements.  Visitors between 12 and 17 need […]

Best Western Opens New Hotels in Aruba, Curacao

Best Western is in the midst of a major expansion in the Caribbean, and now it’s added two more hotels in the region.   The company has debuted a pair of Best Western Signature Collection hotels in Aruba and Curacao, its first in the Dutch Caribbean.  They’re also the Caribbean’s first BW Signature Collection hotels, […]

Aruba Adds Antigen Testing Option for American, Canadian Travelers

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has announced another update of its entry rules for travelers, now effective in January 2022. The new rules, which apply to American and Canadian visitors, mean travelers will have two pre-testing options for visiting Aruba: an antigen test taken one day prior to arriving in Aruba; or a PCR […]

This Aruba Hotel Has a New Spa

Aruba’s top boutique hotel has added a new wellness destination. The new Boardwalk Spa, operated by Aruba Wellness Therapies, is open every day, accessible to both guests and the general public.  It’s set on the ground floor of the hotel’s Palapa Lodge 360, adjacent to the Boardwalk’s indoor fitness center.  Therapies on offer range from […]

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean

Romance in the Caribbean comes in so many different forms: cliffside sunsets; afternoons on empty beaches; endless wine-fueled dinners in centuries-old estates; twilight walks on hidden streets.  And that’s particularly true of the most romantic hotels in the Caribbean, which come in every shape and size, fitting every kind of vacation.  Sometimes it’s unique rooms; […]

15 Caribbean “Hideaway” Beaches to Discover in 2022

Even at the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, you can always find your own space.  But right now, sometimes travelers are looking for a little extra seclusion; a little more distance from other people.  That’s where these Caribbean beaches come in: we call them “hideaway” beaches — some of them are easy to get to, […]