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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. […]
Renaissance Aruba Nears Completion of Major Renovation
Above: the Renaissance Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is set to complete a “major” renovation at its Marina Hotel component in November, the property announced. The hotel is comprised of two properties: the […]
Aruba’s Tourism Renaissance Is in Full Bloom
Aruba’s tourism renaissance is in full bloom, with passenger traffic at the island’s Queen Beatrix International Airport surging compared to the same period in 2019. Traffic for the first five months of the year was 4 percent higher than in […]
Aruba, Bahamas, USVI Leading Caribbean Tourism Renaissance
Aruba, The Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands are among the Caribbean destinations leading the region’s tourism renaissance. Indeed, the Caribbean’s tourism industry is bouncing back in a big way, with some destinations approaching or even exceeding record visitor arrival […]
Renaissance in Aruba, Curacao Sold
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Two major casino hotels in the Caribbean have been sold. US-based Wind Creek Hospitality, an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has acquired both the Aruba Renaissance Resort and Casino and the Curacao […]
The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots
You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […]
Your Own Little Beach Bar in Aruba
A bucket of Brights, a few chairs and the perfect beach afternoon. At Aruba’s Surfside Beach Bar, the formula is simple and flawless. If you’ve been to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, you know the island does not lack […]
A Rum Movement Is Growing in Aruba
Down a quiet street in an industrial quarter of downtown Oranjestad sits a century-old home with brown wooden shutters and a barrel out front. It’s an area that has become an increasingly hip corner of Aruba, home to a growing […]
JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Aruba
The Dutch Caribbean’s most popular destination is getting a big boost from JetBlue this upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned. New York City-based JetBlue is ramping up its flights to Aruba, already the fifth-largest market for the company in […]
The Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival Is Back
The Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival is back this spring, with a host of top stars headlining the popular event. The 21st annual edition of Soul Beach will include stars like Jill Scott, The Roots and Lucky Daye, among others. […]
The 10 Hottest Aruba Resorts for 2023
Aruba is sizzling, and not just because it’s so close to the equator. The southern Caribbean hotspot has been one of the most popular destinations in the region since the onset of the pandemic, having nimbly handled its tourism protocols […]
In Aruba, a Celebration of Art and Cultural Rebirth
Aruba’s city of San Nicolas has been undergoing a dramatic renaissance in recent years, turning a town that was once far off the tourist map into a new kind of cultural capital. Much of that rebirth has been the result […]
Wind Creek Names New Marketing Director for Aruba, Curacao Resorts
Wind Creek Hospitality has named a new director of sales and marketing for its Aruba and Curacao resorts, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has tapped Janien Huistra to the role; Huistra had been serving as sales and marketing director […]
Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba
Southwest Airlines has relaunched another nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The low-cost carrier has officially resumed nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport. The relaunched service is […]
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 […]
Aruba Adds Antigen Testing Option for American, Canadian Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has announced another update of its entry rules for travelers, now effective in January 2022. The new rules, which apply to American and Canadian visitors, mean travelers will have two pre-testing options for visiting […]
This Aruba Resort Will Set Up Your Office on a Private Island
With the rise of remote work amid the pandemic, more and more Caribbean destinations are looking to tap into what has become a growing market. And now another Aruba resort has launched a “workation” program, targeting travelers looking to take […]
The Renaissance Curaçao Resort Is Back
The Renaissance Curaçao resort is back, as the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao has begun to welcome back American travelers. The resort recently completed a broad renovation project that included a new look for its popular Infinity Beach Club. The […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Flamingo in Aruba
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Claudia Khoukaz, who sent in this stunning shot of a flamingo at Renaissance Island in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]
Aruba Beach Resorts You Can Stay at Right Now
By Bob Curley Aruba has always been one of the safest and friendliest destinations in the Caribbean, a reputation that’s especially valued given the realities of travel in 2020. COVID-19 cases on the island have remained low and while there […]
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 […]
Aruba Is Reopening for Tourism in July
Aruba is officially reopening for tourism, with a phased plan that will see the return of its largest source market, American travelers, on July 10. On June 15, Aruba will first open its borders to travelers from nearby Bonaire and […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Flamingo Beach, Aruba
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Donna Harrison, who sent in this lovely shot of Flamingo Beach, the signature stretch of sand at the Renaissance in Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]
From Puerto Rico to Aruba, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in December
You’re looking out at a frosted window or a flurry. Even going outside is a feat, making you dream about warm waters and palm trees. Because you could be in the Caribbean right now. And there are few times 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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