Caribbean
St Maarten Carnival Makes a Comeback
St Maarten Carnival is back. The Dutch Caribbean destination’s popular carnival celebration is back this year for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. “This year’s event will attract thousands of participants worldwide, who will come to enjoy […]
Aruba Just Lifted All Testing Requirements for Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has lifted all of its pandemic-related entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means travelers no longer have to present a negative test or proof of vaccination in order to enter the […]
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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American Airlines Joins Bonaire Rum Week
The Caribbean’s most exciting new rum festival has added a new partner: American Airlines. American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, which operates nonstop service from Miami to Bonaire, is a new partner to the weeklong Dutch Caribbean rum festival. “We’re […]
Curacao Tourism Keeps Up Growth
Curacao’s efforts to recoup its pre-pandemic tourism production are headed in the “right direction,” according to the Curacao Hotel and Tourism Association. Last month, the Dutch Caribbean destination reported 35,451 stay over visitors, about 69 percent of which came from […]
In Bonaire, a New Kind of Dutch Caribbean Vacation
It’s always been the Caribbean capital of diving, a haven for sustainability and the natural environment. But now another side of Bonaire is in the spotlight, as more and more travelers appreciate Bonaire’s place as the culinary star of the […]
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Statia Further Eases Health Restrictions
The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has further eased its health restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island is now allowing a maximum of 50 people inside restaurants and bars, or 50 percent of full capacity. The island has also […]
Bonaire to Host New Caribbean Rum Festival in June
A new Caribbean rum event is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. It’s called Bonaire Rum Week, and it’s a celebration of the world of Caribbean rum, featuring cocktail competitions, exquisite rum pairings, cigar events and the chance […]
Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers
Aruba has updated its travel protocols again, this time with a major change: the island is now waiving pre-testing requirements for those with booster shots. All visitors who upload a digitally verifiable proof of vaccination (including proof of a booster […]