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Puerto Rico Extends Discover Puerto Rico Contract Through 2033

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Puerto Rico is locking in continuity for its tourism promotion strategy. Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced a five-year extension of Discover Puerto Rico’s destination marketing contract, a move that will keep the organization in place through 2033 and reinforce the island’s long-term approach to international tourism growth. The announcement came during the International Tourism Trade […]

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American Airlines, Delta Relaunching Flights to Bonaire

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Bonaire is open for tourism again, and now a number of leading airlines are relaunching their flights to the Dutch Caribbean island.  Delta Air Lines will kick things off with a resumption of flights from Atlanta to Bonaire on Feb. 6, with weekly Saturday service.  On Feb. 13, American Airlines will relaunch flights from Miami […]

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The Caribbean Island of Bonaire Is Now Open for Tourism

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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 to Curaçao as the island is maintaining a ban on direct flights from the US […]

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From Nassau to Bonaire, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in September

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Autumn is a time of recharge in the Caribbean, a period when some destinations cool down, visitors thin and certain hotels close for their annual upgrades. But the vast majority of destinations eagerly welcome visitors in September, when you can find some of the best room rates of the year, get the best tables for […]


The Caribbean Island of Bonaire Is Now Open for Tourism

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dutch Caribbean destination of Bonaire has announced the appointment of a new marketing manager. Tourism Corporation Bonaire has named Derchlien Vrolijk-Dijkhoff has its new marketing manager, in which role she will help lead Bonaire’s tourism push. “As the new Marketing Manager, Mrs. Vrolijk’s primary goal is to work together […]

This Bonaire Hotel Has a New Chef

By the Caribbean Journal staff Bonaire’s Harbour Village Beach Club has named a new chef de cuisine. The beachfront resort has appointed Sebastiaan Vink to the role, in which he will manage all culinary operations for the property and its signature restaurant, La Balandra. A native of the Netherlands, Vink comes to the property after […]

Fabien Cousteau Partners With Bonaire’s Harbour Village Beach Club

By the Caribbean Journal staff Bonaire’s leading hotel has a major new partner: world-renowned ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau. The hotel has formalized a partnership with Cousteau, who is the grandson of famed explorer Jacques Cousteau, to raise awareness for ocean conservation efforts among Caribbean travelers. The announcement follows a visit to Bonaire by Cousteau earlier […]

How to Travel to Bonaire Right Now, For Less

It’s outside of the hurricane belt, meaning that the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is just as great in the summertime. It also means that you can head to this diving and foodie paradise in the Dutch Caribbean in the spring and summer months, for less. A number of hotels in Bonaire are now offering […]

Rum Journal: A Cactus-Based Rum Cocktail From Bonaire

Above: the beach at the Harbour Village in Bonaire By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Bonaire’s kadushi cactus thrives in the Dutch-Caribbean territory’s arid climate, growing up to 30 feet tall. And since 2009 the night-blooming succulent has been used to make the world’s only cactus liqueur, Cadushy of Bonaire, which adds a distinctive tang […]

The Caribbean's Top 10 Hotel Bars - 2013

Above: Yara Bar at the Amanyara Turks and Caicos (Photo: Aman Resorts) WE KNOW the Caribbean has the world’s best beach bars, but it’s also home to some exceptional hotel bars — some are well-known, and others are well-kept secrets. Some are on the water themselves, while others are wood-paneled hideaways. While we wish we […]