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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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Marriott Opens Courtyard Hotel in Bonaire

Bonaire has its first branded hotel By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s a new resort on Bonaire, and it’s the first branded hotel on the Dutch-Caribbean island. Marriott’s new Courtyard Bonaire, built in the traditional Dutch Caribbean style, opened on December 2 with 140 rooms and amenities that include an infinity pool, a fitness center […]

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The Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

We love a lazy beach day as much as anyone else but we also recognize that there’s so much more to do in our favorite part of the world than just soaking up the sun and sipping a rummy cocktail. So if you’re looking to tear yourself away from the shore and go in search of some […]

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Carnival Vista Begins Year-Round Caribbean Cruises From Miami

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Carnival Vista has arrived in PortMiami to begin year-round Caribbean cruises. Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista, will be sailing a year-round schedule of six and eight-day cruises to the Caribbean. The new ship includes features like SkyRide, a suspended, open-air cycling experience; the world’s first IMAX theater at sea; and a […]


The Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will offer Summer Caribbean cruises including Panama Canal transits in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full summer season of voyages ranging from seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean to a 20-day Caribbean and Panama Canal Explorer. All summer Caribbean cruises are open […]

Delta Expanding Nonstop Bonaire Flights

Delta is expanding its service to Bonaire for the upcoming peak season, the Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced. The carrier will be offering thrice-weekly nonstop service between Atlanta and Bonaire from Dec. 17 to Jan. 6. The flights will operate on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Fridays, allowing for longer stays on the Dutch Caribbean island. The expanded […]

The Best Islands for Snorkeling in the Caribbean

It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers — and thankfully the Caribbean is full of great places to snorkel. Indeed, it’s not a […]

This Caribbean Island Is Growing New Coral. And It Just Got a Big Boost.

Bonaire’s pioneering coral restoration efforts are getting a big boost. The Dutch government has granted the Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire new one-time funding to further develop its activities on the island. The project, which first launched in 2012 with the support of the Buddy Dive Resort and the US-based Coral Restoration Foundation, is developing a […]

3D Printing Coral Reefs in the Caribbean

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been at the forefront of the movement to preserve and restore coral reefs in the region, most notably through programs to plant new coral. Now, the island is taking the lead to help the region’s threatened reefs in a new way: by 3D printing coral reefs. A partnership […]

The 10 Best Bonaire Hotels

The tiny Dutch-Caribbean territory of Bonaire is big with divers, who flock to its fish-filled waters, thriving coral reefs and 89 dive sites. And there’s plenty for landlubbers to enjoy as well (see our recommendations, here). But whether you dive or you don’t, you’re going to need somewhere to stay. So here are our picks […]

How to Take a Wellness Vacation to Bonaire

It’s a new way to experience Bonaire above the water. Caribbean Wind and Sun Vacations has unveiled its new program, Wellness Vacations to Bonaire. Owner Ann Phelan has crafted vacation packages for travelers seeking a restorative getaway. The customized packages span areas such as acupuncture, Reiki, reflexology and spa services. They also include active arts […]

A New GM at Bonaire’s Plaza Beach Resort

Another leading Bonaire hotel has named a new general manager. The island’s Plaza Beach Resort has appointed Marcel Brekelmans as its new general manager, who succeeds outgoing GM David Rietveld, who had served for almost three years in the role. Rietveld had overseen the transformation of the resort into Bonaire’s first all-inclusive property. “In the […]