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Aruba Ends Curfew, Relaxes Local Measures

Carnival Relaunches More Bahamas Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line has launched another ship to the Caribbean, with the restart of Carnival Pride from Baltimore. Carnival Pride is sailing seven-day cruises to The Bahamas, with stops in Nassau, Freeport and the company’s private-island destination, Half Moon Cay. …

Turks and Caicos Now Requires All Travelers 16+ to Be Vaccinated

Turks and Caicos’ new vaccination rules have officially taken effect, headlined by a new vaccination requirement for incoming travelers. The British Overseas Territory is now requiring all visitors 16 and over to show proof of full vaccination in order to …

Puerto Rico Sets Business Curfew, Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate

Puerto Rico has implemented a series of new health protocols on the island, Caribbean Journal has leaned. That includes the reintroduction of indoor mask mandates, along with outdoor places where there are more than 50 people, regardless of vaccination status. …

26-Room Caribbean Hotel on the Market for $3 Million

By Andrea Perez, Special Contributor to CJI The Palm Garden Hote, located just across the street from beautiful beaches in Christ Church, Barbados is on the real estate market for US$3 million. The 26 room hotel is about 10 minutes’ drive from the International Airport. This …

Aruba Has New Travel Rules

Aruba has made several significant updates to its travel protocols in August, including the implementation of a curfew this week. The biggest change for the Dutch Caribbean island was the recent decision to re-implement pre-testing requirements even for fully …

St Kitts and Nevis Lifting UK Travel Ban

St Kitts and Nevis is set to lift its ban on travel from the United Kingdom. The ban on incoming travelers from the United Kingdom will be lifted on Sept. 1. The country had imposed the UK ban on …

The Bahamas Has New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

The Bahamas has announced new rules for fully vaccinated travelers, set to take effect Aug. 6. Notably, all fully vaccinated travelers will now have to obtain a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 5 days prior …

It’s Getting Even Easier to Visit Bonaire

It’s getting even easier to visit one of the Caribbean’s hottest travel destinations, from expanded airlift to eased entry requirements for vaccinated travelers. The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has announced that it has eased testing requirements for fully …

Turks and Caicos’ New Travel Rules

Turks and Caicos has announce an update to its travel protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned. All travelers now need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result taken and received within three days before travel. The new rules …

Costa Rica Is Updating Its Travel Requirements

Costa Rica is updating its travel requirements beginning Aug. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. On that date, vaccinated travelers will be able to enter Costa Rica without purchasing travel insurance. That will also apply to minors under the age …

Guadeloupe Is Now Open for Tourism

The French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe has officially reopened for tourism from the United States, Caribbean Journal has learned. The chain of islands in the Eastern Caribbean is welcoming travelers who show proof of a negative PCR test taken …

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American Airlines’ Next Big Caribbean Expansion

The world’s largest airline is planing another big expansion to the Caribbean, and it’s not from one of its traditional hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth or Miami. American Airlines has big international ambitions in Austin, Texas, with plans to launch …

Turks and Caicos Reaches Major Vaccination Milestone

It’s now one of the most vaccinated countries in the world: the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks and Caicos has received an Alert Level 1 rating from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the wake of …

Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler on What’s Fueling Belize’s Hotel Boom

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently chatted with Belize’s new minister of tourism to find out what the destination offers to hotel investors, as the Belize hotel pipeline continues to boom — most …

Dominica Relaxes Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers

Dominica has updated its restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The country has revealed its new protocols for the fully vaccinated, highlighted by the removal of an on-arrival test. “The government of Dominica have relaxed restrictions …

Belize Removes Use of Travel Health App

Belize has made the decision to stop requiring travelers to download and complete its Belize Travel Health App prior to arrival in Belize, the government said. Belize is still requiring travelers to provide either proof of full vaccination; or …

Jamaica Lifts United Kingdom Travel Ban

Jamaica has officially ended its ban on travel from the United Kingdom. The island had banned flights from the United Kingdom at the end of 2020 amid concerns over a new strain of COVID-19. “This will enable the critical …

St Kitts and Nevis Shortens “Vacation in Place” for Vaccinated Travelers

Another Caribbean destination has begun easing its travel requirements for vaccinated visitors. Effective May 1, fully vaccinated air travelers to St Kitts and Nevis will have their “vacation in place” period reduced from 14 days to nine days. Fully …