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Curacao Launches Long-Term Stay Program
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao is the latest Caribbean destination to launch a long-term stay option, Caribbean Journal has learned. Curacao has debuted the @HOME in Curacao program, which allows approved applicants to stay for a maximum period of […]
Jamaica Expanding Testing Capacity for Travelers
Jamaica says it is expanding its testing capacity across the island to help visitors comply with the new CDC requirements for returning travelers. A number of hotels and resorts are already providing on-site testing for guests, and the country’s Ministry […]
What You Need to Know to Visit St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis reopened for tourism at the end of October, and the destination has unveiled its new Travel Authorization form for travelers. All incoming passengers need to complete the form (which can be found here) prior to arrival. […]
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Where You Can Stay in Grenada Right Now
The “Spice Island” of Grenada reopened its borders to international visitors on Oct. 1, and to date more than 50 hotels, resorts, guest houses, villas, and apartment properties have been certified as “Pure Safe Travel Accommodations” and allowed to host […]
Anguilla Launches “Vacation Bubble”
Nov. 1 marked the next phase of Anguilla’s tourism reopening, one that began in August. Crucially, the new phase includes the introduction of what the island’s tourism official are calling a “Vacation Bubble,” designed to allow hotels and resorts on […]
The Bahamas Launches "BEATS" Extended-Stay Program
More and more Caribbean destinations are launching extended stay programs for those able to work remotely — in other words, offering the chance to live on an island for a year. But the newest remote work program in the region has […]
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Anguilla’s Frangipani Beach Resort to Reopen in November
One of Anguilla’s top boutique resorts is set to relaunch next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Frangipani Beach Resort is set to reopen Nov. 1, the property confirmed. “We are looking forward to reopening our resort for our […]
The Perfect British Virgin Islands Villa Vacation
The British Virgin Islands is reopening for tourism on Dec. 1, and in the age of social-distancing, a luxe villa vacation is the perfect way to experience the destination. And Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, which has a portfolio of 20 […]
Jamaica: “Cautious Optimism” for Visitor Arrival Growth
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has “cautious optimism” for what a potential “major upturn” in visitor arrivals this upcoming winter tourist season, he said this week. At the end of February 2020, Jamaica had reported a 5.5 percent increase in […]