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This Sandals All-Inclusive in the Caribbean Has Overwater Bungalows, Swim-Up Rooms, and Plunge Pool Suites

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You wade into the pool from your patio. Or you dip into your plunge pool. Or you jump straight into the sea. At Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the first choice you make each day is how you enter the water — and that choice says almost everything about how the rest of the […]

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There’s a New “Gelato Bus” in Aruba

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Aruba’s most popular gelato spot has expanded with a rather unique new location: a double-decker bus.  It’s called the Gelatissimo Bus, and it’s the second outpost for Gelatissmo, which has long operated an ultra-popular bistro and gelateria in the heart of downtown Oranjestad.  The new bus is set on the Plaza across from Gianni’s Ristorante […]

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Americans Flocking to Jamaica, Aruba for Holidays

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Aruba and Jamaica are the most popular Caribbean destinations for Americans this holiday season, according to new data from Allianz Partners.  The travel insurance company’s data found that Caribbean destinations dominate the list of most favored holiday destinations for Americans this winter.  That includes Montego Bay, the top Caribbean destination on the list, followed by […]

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Aruba’s Azure Beach Residences Opens Second Tower

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The Azure Beach Residences luxury real estate project in Aruba has completed officially opened its second tower.  Tower 2 has 60 units, with a collection of studios, one, two, three-bedroom and three-bedroom penthouse units.  And continuing a Caribbean-wide trend, the project has seen dramatic sales numbers amid the pandemic, according to Alberto Perret-Gentil, vice president […]


Americans Flocking to Jamaica, Aruba for Holidays

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.  The property is reopening with a number of new health and safety measures, with features […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Evening in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ronda King, who sent in this lovely shot of the sea in the early evening in Oranjestad, Aruba.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]

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 Boca Grandi; the sheer vastness of Eagle Beach; the turquoise calm of Palm Beach.  Of […]

7 Aruba Hotels to Check into Right Now

Aruba is an island that’s all about discovery. It’s a destination that begs travelers to get out into a car and explore, to discover its hidden corners, to go beach hopping, to walk around its neighborhoods and to really experience the place. But that doesn’t mean choosing the right hotel isn’t important. As it is […]

5 Reasons to Visit Aruba This Summer

The old capital of San Nicolas teems with color on a weekday afternoon, with bold murals popping up all over the city, teeming with artistic energy. Far on the other side of the island, kitesurfers take a break at the Tortuga Beach Bar, gazing out at the blindingly white expanse of Boca Grandi Beach. In […]

Marriott Opens Renaissance Cancun Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott has kicked off 2019 with a new addition in the Caribbean. The travel giant’s Renaissance Hotels brand has officially debuted its new Renaissance Cancun Resort and Marina, anchoring the new marina in Puerto Cancun. The 180-room Mexican Caribbean property, which Marriott is describing as a “lifestyle resort,” is the […]

Holland America Line’s Newest Panama Canal Cruises

By the Caribbean Journal staff Holland America Line is planning a big push to the Panama Canal this upcoming season. The cruise line will run a total of 32 sailings to the Canal from September 2019 and May 2020, it announced this week. That will include seven ships and a total of 16 unique itineraries, […]

How to Live on the Water in Oranjestad, Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s capital, Oranjestad, has seen remarkable growth in recent years, from a revamped, walkable downtown to a wave of new eateries and art galleries. And now it’s getting a major new waterfront real estate project; Harbour House. The new condominium project by the Pering Group will be set directly on […]