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The Caribbean’s Hottest New Rum Festival Kicks Off in Bonaire
Taste of Bonaire Is Back
Bonaire’s popular local food celebration, Taste of Bonaire, is making its return. The first Taste of Bonaire since the onset of the pandemic is set for June 11, Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced. The first edition, dubbed “Taste Is Back,” will …
Bonaire’s Harbour Village Is Adding New Villas
One of Bonaire’s top resorts is expanding. The renowned Harbour Village luxury resort is adding new one and two-bedroom “harbour villas,” the property announced. The villas have “breathtaking marina views,” modern decor and full kitchenettes. The one-bedroom villas are located …
Bonaire Just Removed of Its All Travel Requirements
As of June 1, 2022, travelers to Bonaire will no longer need to complete health declaration form, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means that the island will no longer have any special travel requirements to visit the island. The health …
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Divi Resorts Names New Caribbean Regional Director
Divi Resorts has named a new regional director of operations for the Caribbean, the company said this week. The North Carolina-based company has tapped Mo Sallah to the role, in which he will oversee resort operations at Divi’s seven properties …
Bonaire Set for Major Caribbean Rum Festival
Michelin-starred chefs. Oceanfront cocktail bars. World-class rums. The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is readying to host its most anticipated event in years: Bonaire Rum Week, the weeklong celebration of premium rum and culinary culture from June 14-17. Bonaire Rum …
“Strong” Outlook for Bonaire Tourism
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is projecting a strong 2022, according to new data fro Tourism Corporation Bonaire. The island’s top tourism organization is reporting a “strong increase” in bookings in the first six months of this year. And …
The Caribbean Island of Statia Just Removed All Testing Rules
The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has officially discontinued its entry travel rules, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means the island no longer requires pre-testing for travelers, effective May 11. Statia, which is a short ferry or plane ride from …
Bonaire Rum Week Launches Photo Competition
The most exciting event in the Dutch Caribbean of 2022 has expanded again, this time with a new Photo Competition. The Bonaire Rum Week Photo Competition, which launched May 5, seeks the best photos of Bonaire under or above the …
Aruba’s Top Music Festival Is Back
Aruba’s popular Soul Beach Music Festival is back. The annual event will make its post-pandemic return from May 25-30. Headliners will include Mary J. Blige, New Edition and comedian Mike Epps. In a statement, the Aruba Tourism Authority said it …
Why to Visit Bonaire in June
The island of Bonaire is set for its most exciting event in years this June with the launch of Bonaire Rum Week Presented by Caribbean Journal. The celebration of premium rum will run across the Dutch Caribbean island from June …
Bonaire Just Lifted All of Its Testing Requirements
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 …
Bonaire to Implement “Streamlined” Tourist Entry Tax
Bonaire is set to implement what the island’s officials are calling a “streamlined” new tourist entry tax. The new tax, which goes into effect on July 1, aims to replace its current room tax and rental car taxes with a …
Bonaire’s Divi Flamingo Resort Has a New Executive Chef
The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino in Bonaire has a new top chef. Parent company Divi Resorts has announced the appointment of Aruba native Raymond Jansen as the property’s new executive chef. A 12-year veteran of the industry, Jansen …
Divi Resorts Joins Bonaire Rum Week
Divi Resorts has joined the Caribbean’s most exciting new rum festival. The company’s Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino will be part of the upcoming Bonaire Rum Week, June 14-17. The property will be hosting a Rum Happy Hour presented …
The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022
For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar. As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies. Because there’s just something about a cocktail …
Bonaire’s Top Bartenders to Face Off in Cocktail Competition
Bonaire’s top bartenders will face off in an island-wide cocktail competition during the upcoming Bonaire Rum Week. The competition, which is hosted by the island’s premier cocktail bar, Tiki & Co, will take place on Wednesday, June 15. Tiki & …
Bonaire Tourism Keeps Sizzling
Tourism to Bonaire continues to sizzle, according to new data from Tourism Corporation Bonaire. The island welcomed 111,000 air arrivals in 2021, which represented a 70 percent recovery of the destination’s pre-pandemic numbers. But that was buoyed by even stronger …
Bonaire Just Eased Its Entry Requirements for Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has eased its entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Fully vaccinated travelers whose second vaccine dose or booster shot was given within the last 270 days will no longer be required to …
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