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Dominican Republic Keeps Rewriting Tourism Records, Topping 8 Million Visitor Mark By August

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The Dominican Republic continues to rewrite its own records, welcoming 8,005,257 visitors in the first eight months of 2025, according to new data released by Tourism Minister David Collado. The figure represents a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, a 13 percent jump over 2023 and a 2.8 percent rise against […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Flamingo in Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Claudia Khoukaz, who sent in this stunning shot of a flamingo at Renaissance Island 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 of the […]

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Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive Reopens Following Renovation

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The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive resort has reopened following a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives property has relaunched with new culinary offerings, expanded rooms and a host of new health and safety protocols amid the current realities of travel.  “After a challenging year for so many, we are […]

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Aruba, St John Trending Vacation Rental Destinations

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Aruba and the US Virgin Islands are seeing surging interest for vacation rentals right now, according to a new report from HometoGo.  The vacation rental portlal’s internal search and booking data showed significant year-over-year jumps in interest, with Aruba seeing a 2,298-percent jump and St John, USVI showing a 665 percent increase compared to the […]


Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive Reopens Following Renovation

The recently-expanded Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba has launched a rather clever new amenity: a floating breakfast. For guests staying the property’s Plunge Pool Casita, the hotel will deliver a special floating breakfast package with fresh juices, tropical fruit, pastries, two main courses and coffee or tea – on a floating tray right in your pool. […]

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 tourism over the summer. The virtually-supervised at-home test facilitated by Vault’s platform is the first […]

United Launching Pre-Testing for Caribbean Flights From Houston

United Airlines is expanding its pre-testing program for a number of routes from Houston to the Caribbean region, the carrier said this week.  Beginning Dec. 7, travelers out of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be able to take a self-collected, mail-in test that meets entry requirements for Caribbean destinations including Belize, Nassau and Roatan.  […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Natural Bridge in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Rita Shah, who sent in this lovely shot of the Natural Bridge on the eastern coast of 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 […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Natural Pool in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Humprey Tromp, who sent in this lovely shot of the “Natural Pool” 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 of the photo.  It […]

Enterprise Expands to Aruba, Panama

Enterprise Holdings has announced the expansion of its Enterprise Rent-a-Car brand to both Aruba and Panama.  The new locations join sister brands National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car brands in the two countries.  Both locations are located in each country’s main airports — Panama’s Tocumen International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport.  […]

Hyatt Expands Remote Work Program in the Caribbean

Hyatt has expanded its “Work From Hyatt” program to a number of new hotels in the Caribbean, the company said this week.  The program encourages longer-term visits for remote work or extended vacations.  The portfolio of “Work from Hyatt” properties now includes the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in […]

Green Globe Just Gave Its First-Ever Perfect Score to a Resort in Aruba

Sustainability certification body Green Globe just gave the world’s first-ever perfect score to a resort in Aruba.  The Dutch Caribbean island’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, long one of the Caribbean’s greenest hotels, is also the region’s first-ever carbon net-zero hotel.  Green Globe’s certification is a “structured assessment of the sustainability performance of travel and […]