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Bonaire Just Lifted All of Its Testing Requirements

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has lifted all of its testing requirements, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means no pre-testing is required of travelers, regardless of vaccination status. Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers will just have to fill in a […]

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Aruba Just Lifted All Testing Requirements for Travelers 

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has lifted all of its pandemic-related entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means travelers no longer have to present a negative test or proof of vaccination in order to enter the […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Arashi Beach, Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tom Werner, who sent in this lovely shot of Arashi Beach in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Palm Beach in Aruba 

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dana Holler, who sent in this lovely shot of the Holiday Inn on Palm Beach, Aruba.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]


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 […]


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 […]

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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 […]


Bermuda Adding Booster Requirement for Most Travelers 

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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 […]


Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers 

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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 […]

Food

Top Miami Eatery Expands to Aruba

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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 […]


Best Western Opens New Hotels in Aruba, Curacao

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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, […]


Aruba Adds Antigen Testing Option for American, Canadian Travelers

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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 […]