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WestJet Is Launching Its First-Ever Flights to Bonaire
Canadian leisure carrier WestJet is launching its first-ever flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire in February, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service will launch Feb. 6, with one weekly flight on Saturday, operating for the tourist season. …
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St Maarten: “Positive Trend” For Upcoming Tourist Season
St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport is reporting “positive trend” for the upcoming winter tourist season, according to officials. St Maarten first reopened its borders for international tourism in July, and arrivals are seeing an uptick, airport officials said in …
Curaçao Expands Reopening to Travelers From Florida
Curaçao has expanded its reopening to United States travelers, adding a fourth state to its list of approved source markets: Florida. Florida joins a trio of Northeastern states that had been approved for travel to the Dutch Caribbean island: New …
The Caribbean Island of Bonaire Is Now Open for Tourism
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has reopened its borders for tourism from its key source markets of the United States and Canada, the Tourism Corporation Bonaire said this week. Crucially, all United States and Canadian visitors must first fly …
Statia Is Getting Its First Luxury Resort
The island of St Eustatius, popularly known as Statia, is getting its first-ever luxury resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Golden Rock Resort is slated to debut on the Dutch Caribbean island in March 2021, according to the property. …
Curaçao Reopening to Travelers from Three U.S. States
While Curaçao has been open to Canada and other “low-risk” source markets for several months, the Dutch Caribbean island has announced a planned November reopening to travelers from three U.S. states: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. All visitors from …
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 from …
Aruba Reopens to Travelers from Canada, Europe
Aruba has reopened its borders for tourists from Canada, Europe and the rest of the Caribbean (with the exception of the Dominican Republic and Haiti). The Dutch Caribbean island had already reopened to travel from nearby Bonaire and Curacao. On …
The Hilton Aruba Is Reopening on July 9
The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino is reopening its doors on July 9, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reopening of the classic Palm Beach-area resort will come one day before the return of American travelers to Aruba (the island …
Curaçao Hotels Working to Prepare for Return of Visitors
Curaçao hotels are working to prepare for the eventual return of visitors, according to the Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association. CHATA recently ran a series of site inspections across the Dutch Caribbean island to examine how hotels have been implementing …
Aruba Is Planning to Reopen Its Borders
Aruba is planning to reopen its borders, the Dutch Caribbean island revealed this week. Aruba’s government has announced a “tentative re-opening of the borders for inbound travel,” with a scheduled date between June 15 and July 1. That is subject …
Curaçao Is Hosting a Virtual Happy Hour
Another Caribbean destination is launching a virtual happy hour for travelers at home, this time the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. It’s called “Dushi Island Vibes,” and it will be held on Friday, May 15 from 5 to 7 PM. …
Caribbean Moment: A Walk on the Beach in Aruba
Why not start your week with a walk on the beach? The latest Caribbean Moment is a virtual journey to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba and its delightful Hadicurari Beach, commonly known as “Fisherman’s Huts.” Fisherman’s Huts, set just …
Bonaire Launches Virtual Vacation Series
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has launched a new series aimed at giving travelers “virtual” vacations to the destination. The new initiative, which launched last week, airs on Facebook every Friday. Each week’s “vacation” will feature a different theme, …
This Playlist Will Take You Straight to Curaçao
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is the latest destination to launch its own playlist to give a taste of Curaçao to travelers who are at home right now. It’s called Bon Bini Beach Vibes, and the curated playlist is …
Caribbean Moment: A Digital Vacation to Aruba
You can scour the Caribbean and still not find a more spectacularly beautiful collection of beaches than the ones on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. At every turn, there’s an exotic, brilliant coastline to choose: the windy wonders of …