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Aruba Is Now Open for American Travelers

The Bahamas’ Pink Sands Resort Is Open Again

The Pink Sands Resort on Harbour Island in The Bahamas has officially reopened, following a $2 million renovation project. The resort’s relaunch comes after The Bahamas reopened for tourism on July 1. “We are thrilled to debut renovations at Pink Sands,” said …

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking Across Puerto Rico

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake caused shaking across Puerto Rico on Friday afternoon. The quake’s epicenter was off the far southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, about 6.4 miles southwest of Guanica, according to the United States Geological Survey. It struck at a …

How to Visit Saint Lucia — And Where You Can Stay

Saint Lucia, which first reopened its borders to tourism on June 4, is updating its travel protocols for visiting the island. The biggest change, which will go into effect on July 9, will require travelers to obtain a negative PCR …

What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?

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The Bahamas Is Now Open for Tourism

The Bahamas is officially open for tourism. The 700-island destination reopened its borders for international tourism on July 1, part of a phased reopening that began with a reopening for boaters and private aviation on June 15. Most crucially, incoming …

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 …

Bermuda’s Top Luxury Hotel Is Reopening

Bermuda’s top luxury hotel is reopening on July 2, in time for the island’s tourism relaunch. The 240-acre Rosewood Bermuda “offers well-spread accommodations expertly designed for utmost privacy,” the property said in a statement. The Rosewood Bermuda has also introduced …

Bermuda to Reopen for Tourism July 1

Bermuda will resume international commercial air service for visitors starting July 1. This move will be part of the island’s fourth phase of economic reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many in our community and around the world eagerly …

Saint Lucia Begins Work on $175 Million Airport Transformation

Anguilla Now Has “No Cases” of COVID-19

The island of Anguilla has officially been declared “COVID-19” free. The World Health Organization has categorized the Caribbean island as having “no cases,” an improvement from a previous designation of “sporadic cases” by the global body. Anguilla’s borders remain closed …

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Reopening in Puerto Rico

Ritz-Carlton is reopening its Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort, the only Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Caribbean, is relaunching on July 1. The relaunch of what is Puerto Rico’s leading …

Renaissance Aruba to Reopen June 30

The Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino is reopening on June 30, ahead of Aruba’s tourism reopening, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property includes two resorts: the Renaissance Marina Hotel and the Renaissance Ocean Suites, along with a private-island beach destination. …