By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Dominican Republic’s tourism capital of Punta Cana is getting another new nonstop route from the United States.

This time, it’s a new flight from Providence, Rhode Island’s TF Green Airport on fast-expanding low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines.

The new seasonal service will launch this winter on Nov. 16, operating once weekly on Saturdays, according to the company.

Service will increase to twice weekly on Dec. 25, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“We’re thrilled to expand our network in Providence and to provide another nonstop international route for T.F. Green,” said Sun Country Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jude Bricker. “Our focus on low fares and excellent customer service has been a great fit in this market, and we appreciate the great partnership we have with the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. We look forward to continuing to grow our presence here in Providence.”

It’s yet another Caribbean expansion for Sun Country, which has increased its regional network to new destinations like Belize and St Kitts in the last year.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of Curacao’s most popular hotels is getting a makeover.

The Renaissance Curacao Resort and Casino, set in the heart of Willemstad, is undergoing an “extensive refresh” project.

The project, which began April 1, will be completed in multiple phases, according to the Curacao Hotel and Tourism Association.

That includes upgrades of the main restaurant, the lobby area and the casino, the first phase of which is slated for completion by August.

The hotel’s guest rooms are also getting a makeover, with that project slated for a December completion.

The Renaissance, which is also home of the Dutch Caribbean island’s main shopping hubs, has a total of 237 rooms in a four-story complex.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Dutch airline KLM is expanding its network in the Caribbean Basin this winter with the launch of new flights to Costa Rica.

The airline is set to launch four weekly flights between Amsterdam and Guanacaste’s Liberia Airport.

The outbound flight will include a stop in San Jose, Costa Rica, according to the company.

The new flights will launch Oct. 29, operating on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

KLM will be running the service on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with 30 seats in World Business Class, 45 in Economy Comfort and 219 seats in Economy.

“Guanacaste is the second largest region of Costa Rica. The region is known for its beautiful nature, which makes it a unique holiday destination in combination with San José. All this makes Guanacaste Liberia a valuable addition to our KLM network,” said Pieter Elbers, chief executive officer of KLM.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

A constellation of music stars will descend upon Aruba this weekend for the 19th annual Soul Beach Music Festival.

That will include John Legend, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai and other stars for the event, which runs from May 22-28 and has become one of the top music events on the Caribbean festival circuit.

“We are thrilled to welcome visitors and locals to The Soul Beach Music Festival on the One Happy Island for the 19thedition,” said Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes, CEO of Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA). “Bringing top musical artists and comedians together during the next five days is exciting as they will also get to discover Aruba’s culture and pristine beaches.”

This week’s concert slate will also include a star-studded mix of DJs, from DJ Frank and DJ Kid Capri to DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Outkast, among others.

“We are super excited for this year’s edition of Soul Beach. We have to thank Aruba and all of our partners for making this year’s celebration the perfect setting for a lifetime of memories,” said Mark Adkins, Executive Producer of Soul Beach Festival Productions.

For more, visit the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival.
— CJ

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