The Caribbean cruise season is officially underway in St. Maarten. On Thursday, five cruise ships — Azamara Quest, Star Pride, Valiant Lady, Star of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas — docked at Port St. Maarten, bringing thousands of passengers and signaling the start of the 2025–2026 high season. “The port has done its […]
The newest residential resort in the Caribbean Basin isn’t quite like any of the others. It starts with the new St. Regis itself, a development with 143 residences ranging from two to five bedrooms, amenities like a beach club and grill, a St Regis bar, a spa and a private owners’ club. It’s instantly the most […]
Travelers keep flocking to Aruba, and the island’s airport is reporting an all-time record for passenger traffic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island’s Princess Beatrix International Airport reported passenger traffic of 3.2 million, a 14.1 percent increase over 2023. That included 30,604 flights, with seat capacity rising by 15.4 percent to 1.96 million seats in […]
If you know Aruba, you know Palm Beach. It was the original home of tourism on the island, and, in many ways, it remains the “town square” of the island’s tourism district, from its most iconic hotels (including the lovely Boardwalk, one of our favorite stays on the island) to a number of its most […]
