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There’s a New Wine Bar in Bonaire
This Bonaire Resort Has a New Look
The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino has a new look. Bonaire’s only casino dive resort underwent a major multimillion-dollar renovation in 2015 that included room and bathroom upgrades, new lounging cabanas, a redesigned pool area, a newly-constructed beach and …
The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels for 2016
It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. …
The 21 Best Dive Resorts in the Caribbean
We have long said that “you don’t need a dive resort to go diving in the Caribbean.” But it sure helps. A great dive resort is not the same for everyone; some want luxury; some want function; some want value. …
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Bonaire’s Sorobon Beach Resort Has a New Look
While Bonaire has great diving and beautiful water, it doesn’t have a lot of beachfront hotels. The rare exception is the Sorobon Beach Resort. The 30-cottage property, which is set on Lac Bay, recently underwent a series of upgrades to …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Bonaire
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Norma Cole, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …
The Best Espresso in Maho
It’s the little corner of the Dutch side of St Maarten known for the famous Sunset bar, the Sonesta resort and the Casino Royale. But hidden on the main street in the neighbourhood of Maho is Gio’s, a top-grade gelateria …
A New Caribbean Diving Partnership
Buddy Dive expands to Dominica By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A major Caribbean dive shop is coming to Dominica. The Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire has launched a partnership with the Fort Young Hotel in Dominica, bringing Bonaire’s famous dive …
Another New Caribbean Coral Nursery
The Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire expands By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire has named Eden Beach as a new partner in creating and rebuilding coral nursery. Over 80 Staghorn and Elkhorn coral colonies have been relocated to …
Bahamas, Puerto Rico Top Taste of the Caribbean Competition
Above: the Bahamas team celebrates their victory By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition brought together some of the region’s top chefs at the Hyatt Regency Miami last weekend. The competition, presented by the Caribbean …
Major Caribbean Coral Restoration Project Expands to Curacao
Above: saving corals in Bonaire By the Caribbean Journal staff A major Caribbean coral restoration project is expanding. The Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire has joined forces with the Coral Restoration Foundation to launch a similar project in Curacao. CRF Curacao …
The Best Caribbean Hotels for Snorkeling
Snorkeling. It’s by far one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean, enjoyed by anyone and everyone, by travelers of almost all ages. It’s what you daydream about when you’re planning a Caribbean trip: warm water, abundant sea life, …
The 50 Best Caribbean Beach Bars
It may seem like a list of 50 beach bars is a lot. But when we finished compiling this momentous list, we weren’t even breathing hard. That’s because the Caribbean is the beach bar capital of Planet Earth, and we …
The Best Caribbean Summer Destinations
Summertime. Yes, the Caribbean is hot, but so is everywhere else. But what the Caribbean offers is a diverse, scintillating collection of islands where you can find your own cool, whether it’s windsurfing in Aruba or traversing a mountain jungle …
Caribbean Home: On the Sea in Bonaire
By the Caribbean Journal staff Bonaire. It’s the tiny gem of the Dutch Caribbean, a place that’s known for its world-class marine park but also has an under-the-radar culinary scene. If you’re looking to splurge and live right on the …
A New Beer in Bonaire
Above: Bonaire Blond By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a dominant beer in Bonaire: Polar, which comes from nearby Venezuela, although many also prefer Heineken. But a new small-batch label is looking to make a mark: Bonaire Blond. It’s a pale …
Caribbean Photo of the Day: The Landscape of Bonaire
It’s the first thing that strikes you as you travel around the island of Bonaire: the cacti. There are thousands and thousands, not just dotting but enveloping the landscape of this little Dutch Caribbean island. And the cacti are often …
The Best Caribbean Snorkeling Islands
It’s the Caribbean’s most precious resource. It’s right there. It’s beckoning you. You’re on the beach, taking in the sun, and you’re fascinated by what’s going on in the vast blue world right in front of you. It’s why so …
Adopting Caribbean Coral
Above: coral in Bonaire By the Caribbean Journal staff When it comes to the protection of the environment, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is at the forefront of the region. And that’s exemplified in the work of the Bonaire Coral …
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