News The 10 Best All-Inclusives in the Dutch Caribbean
Visitors to the Dutch-Caribbean territories of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and St. Maarten typically go for the cosmopolitan culture and inviting beaches. And they can go all-inclusive, too, at these resorts we’ve picked that offer variety and value along with sun, […]
9 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Curaçao
There’s nowhere quite like Curaçao. With more than 30 beaches; a fascinating Netherlands-influenced heritage; and convenient airlift from the U.S., Canada and Europe, the 171-square-mile island is a must for Caribbean travelers yearning for a side of culture with their […]
Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association Names New CEO
The Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association has named a new top executive. CHATA has appointed Miles Mercera to serve as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Current CHATA President & CEO, Lizanne Dindial, will step down […]
News Carnival Vista Begins Year-Round Caribbean Cruises From Miami
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 […]
Fewer Canadians Are Traveling to the Caribbean
Fewer Canadians are traveling to the Caribbean this year, according to the latest data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. After rising 4.5 percent last year, Canadian tourist arrivals to the Caribbean have declined by 3.7 percent compared to the first […]
Princess Cruises Launching New Caribbean Voyages
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 […]
News How to Create Your Own Souvenir in Curaçao
Curaçao’s Must-Visit Art Factory By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you’ve ever been to Curaçao you’ve no doubt seen the colorfully painted dolls called “chichis.” The Rubenesque ceramic figurines, whose name means “big sister” in the local dialect, Papiamento, […]
You Now Have to Fill out This Form Before Flying to Curaçao
In an effort to speed up immigration queues, Curaçao has announced a new requirement that all foreign travelers entering Curaçao complete an online Embarkation/Disembarkation card. The online form needs to be filled out at least 24 hours before arriving in […]
JetBlue Adding More Nonstop Flights to Curaçao
JetBlue is expanding its service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. The New York City-based carrier will be launching a new nonstop flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and Curaçao, meaning a total of three weekly flights […]