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Divi Set to Debut New “Oceans” Resort in St Maarten

The Caribbean’s Newest Adults-Only Resort Is In St Croix

The newest adults-only all-inclusive resort has officially opened its doors on the island of St Croix. The dramatically transformed and rebranded, 200-room Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino began welcoming back guests this week to its new iteration as …

St Croix’s Divi Carina Bay Has a New GM

Divi Resorts has named a new general manager for its completely-renovated resort in St Croix. The Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino has tapped Dyal Sandhu to the role, joined by a new executive chef, Dennis Giancontiere. “We are …

This Aruba Resort Has a New Executive Chef

The Divi Aruba Phoenix resort has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort has tapped Colombian native Jhon Jairo to the role. “I come from a large family in the Colombia coffee region and I started …

Divi Adds On-Site Testing for Aruba Resorts

Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusives has launched on-site testing for guests, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort brand will be providing access to testing at a site across the street from the Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort. The site …

Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive to Relaunch Following Renovation

The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive resort will be reopening this fall following a $5 million renovation project. The renovations to the property’s oceanfront rooms “bring a slew of new and expanded features to the resorts’ 15 two-story buildings,” according to the …

Reopenings of Marriott-Branded St Thomas Resorts Pushed to 2022

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The much-anticipated openings of both the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort & Spa and Noni Beach Resort, an Autograph Collection Hotel in St Thomas have been delayed from the end of this year to the …

St Maarten Is Now Open to American Travelers

On Aug. 1 St Maarten officially reopened its borders to travelers from the United States, following a July relaunch to Canadian and European tourists and private aviation. It should be noted that only St Maarten, the Dutch side of …

Aruba Is Now Open for American Travelers

Aruba is now officially open for travelers from the United States. The Dutch Caribbean Island officially reopened for U.S. travelers on July 10, following a July 1 reopening for Canadian and European travelers, following an initial relaunch for visitors …

The 10 Best Bonaire Resorts

Divers have long known the charms of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, home to some of the most marvelous diving (and snorkeling) in the hemisphere. But, increasingly, more and more travelers are beginning to discover that there is …

A New Foodie Getaway in Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Aruba’s most popular places to stay is launching a major foodie experience next month. The Divi Aruba All-Inclusive is launching a special two-night dinner series at its Fusion Restaurant led by Boston-based …

Aruba’s Divi Village Names a New GM

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Divi Resorts has named a new general manager for its Divi Village and Divi Dutch Village hotels in Aruba, the company announced this week. The hotel company has tapped Ferry Zievinger for the role, which …

Divi Aruba Phoenix Names New General Manager

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Divi Aruba Phoenix resort has named a new general manager. Divi Resorts has appointed Pearl Lake to the role, effective Aug. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Lake had previously been serving as the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: An Icon of Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Mala Jetha, who sent in this stunning shot of Aruba’s iconic Divi-Divi trees on the beach. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? …

Five Ways to Visit St Croix

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor St. Croix combines many of the the best attributes of the U.S. Virgin Islands: towns named after Danish kings (Christiansted and Frederiksted) have the shopping, dining, and nightlife options you’d find in St. Thomas, …

St Maarten’s Divi Little Bay Completes Upgrades

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s Divi Little Bay Beach Resort has completed a series of upgrade projects. The new additions range from the new “pureocean” poolscape and bar to the completion of propertywide renovations in the wake …

American Airlines Is Adding More Daily St Maarten Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is significantly ramping up its flight service to St Maarten this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline will be adding a new daily flight from Miami to St Maarten’s …

Oyster Bay Beach Resort Reopens in St Maarten

By the Caribbean Journal staff The St Maarten tourism comeback continues. Another of the island’s most popular resorts has officially reopened its doors, with the Oyster Bay Beach Resort relaunching operations with a new look after shuttering last year due …

Aruba’s Divi Dutch Village Completes Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort in Aruba has relaunched following a big transformation project. The property has unveiled three redesigned pools, upgraded and modernized suites and a new check-in building, among other changes. “We’re …