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Pendry Is Opening Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort in Barbados 

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Luxury boutique brand Pendry is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel on the island of Barbados. The company is rebranding — and transforming – the former Port Ferdinand residential resort into what is now one of the region’s most anticipated debuts.  So what’s in store?  An 80-room retreat, with a marina, several eateries, a spa, a kids’ […]

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Celebrity to Relaunch Cruises From St Maarten

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Celebrity Cruises will be relaunching operations out of the island of St Maarten in June, the company announced this week.  The move to a Caribbean homeport follows last week’s announcement by Crystal Cruises that would relaunch cruises with a homeport in Nassau this summer.  The company’s Celebrity Millennium ship will relaunch from St Maarten on […]

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JetBlue, Aruba Partner on Digital Health Pass

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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 does it work?  Aruba requires all travelers to test negative within 72 hours of or […]

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The Renaissance Curaçao Resort Is Back

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The Renaissance Curaçao resort is back, as the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao has begun to welcome back American travelers. The resort recently completed a broad renovation project that included a new look for its popular Infinity Beach Club.  The resort has also redesigned its casino as the Wind Creek Carnival Casino, named after parent […]


JetBlue, Aruba Partner on Digital Health Pass

The newest resort in Aruba is set to open its doors in April, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Radisson Blu Aruba is slated to launch on the island’s Palm Beach on April 2, according to the company.  The launch of the new Radisson Blu marks a return to Aruba for Radisson, which had for […]

This Aruba Resort's New Solar Project

The Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa in Aruba has taken a major step in its green journey with the launch of a new solar panel project.  The resort, which has been Green Globe Certified for years, has installed 100 kWh of solar panels, enough to generate 20 percent of its electricity from solar energy.  “As […]

Aruba Sees Strong Response to “Workation” Program

The island of Aruba is reporting a strong response to its “workation” program, which targets remote workers looking to stay on the island for up to three months.  The program includes special rates at a variety of hotels and accommodation providers for long-term stays. Since the launch of the program in September, the island has […]

Aruba Is Getting a New Resort on Palm Beach

A major new resort is coming to the island of Aruba this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Radisson Blu Aruba is slated to open its doors in April.  Radisson confirmed that the property is now taking reservations for stays for April 15 and beyond.  The resort is set in the heart of the popular […]

Divi Adds On-Site Testing for Aruba Resorts

Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusives has launched on-site testing for guests, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort brand will be providing access to testing at a site across the street from the Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort.  The site will include both PCR and antigen tests, with fees of $125 and $50, respectively.  Appointments […]

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 any visitor needing to take a Covid-19 test” while in Aruba as a requirement for […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pos Chiquito, Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sharon Fisher, who sent in this beautiful shot of Pos Chiquito reef on the island of 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 of […]

A New Caribbean Ritz-Carlton Resort Is Opening This Summer

The newest Ritz-Carlton project in the Caribbean is eyeing a summer 2021 debut, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos will be the first-ever Ritz-Carlton in the destination, set on Providenciales’ renowned Grace Bay Beach.  The 155-room property is set on nearly 700 feet of beachfront in Grace Bay, with plans for […]