From outbound vacationers to students returning for the new semester, the US raid on Venezuela disrupted travel across the region.

Even years after travel conditions largely returned to normal, Royal Caribbean still enjoys strong demand. Its load factor for the third quarter of 2025 was 112%, indicating strong bookings. Revenue of $5.14 billion was up 5% year over year, and modest gains in key business metrics helped adjusted earnings rise more than 10% to $5.75 per share.

With a PADI 5-Star dive and watersports center, a sandy, secluded beachfront, and one of the best restaurants on the island, Harbour Village Bonaire appeals to every type of visitor. Bonaire boasts over 85 different dive sites and some of the most thriving reefs in the Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean is launching its new Points Choice rewards program in 2026, letting guests earn and apply loyalty points across Royal, Celebrity, and Silversea.

Most travelers who visit Turks and Caicos base themselves on the island of Providenciales, home to the main international airport and the archipelago’s most famous beach, Grace Bay. Pine Cay, by contrast, occupies an entire privately owned island of its own.

Those looking for a laid-back Caribbean getaway will love hiking to the top of this island's highest peak and diving in its waters to see more natural wonders.

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