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This Under-the-Radar Caribbean Beach Town Has Street Food, Island Hopping, and French Charm

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I’m eating a bokit. It’s the most famous sandwich in Guadeloupe — a fried bread pocket that lands somewhere between the bakes of the southern Caribbean and a panini — hot, filling, and meant to be eaten with your hands (here’s more on this culinary art form). The oil’s still warm through the paper. There’s […]

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6 Stunning Pink Sand Beaches to Visit in the Caribbean

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Ranging in color from blinding ivory to exotic ebony, beaches are some of the Caribbean’s most valuable stock in trade, drawing sand-and-sea lovers from all over the world. But none are as enchanting as those pink-sand beaches, which practically beg to be immortalized on your social feed. They’re few and far between, but their rarity […]

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European Travelers Are Flocking to This Caribbean Island Right Now 

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Europeans have a favorite Caribbean island right now: Antigua. The beach-filled paradise is the fastest-growing destination among European travelers so far in 2025, Caribbean Journal has learned.  So far, 30,608 European travelers have visited the shores of Antigua and Barbuda, according to the latest statistical review from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  That represented a 7.7 […]

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This Caribbean All-Inclusive Has Two Beaches, Unlimited Pickleball, and the Authentic Vibes of Antigua

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I’m on a perfect Caribbean beach. And it’s all mine. Here in the northeastern corner of Antigua there’s a tucked-away bay with a pristine stretch of sand. The water is calm, the views are endless and the vibes immaculate.  This is the Verandah Antigua, an adults-only resort that’s been constantly reinventing the all-inclusive experience in […]


European Travelers Are Flocking to This Caribbean Island Right Now 

Looking for a relaxing, kid-free Caribbean getaway? The Caribbean is home to some of the world’s best adults-only resorts, from all-inclusive luxury hideaways in Jamaica to boutique romantic escapes in Antigua. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a couples’ retreat, or a peaceful solo vacation, these adults-only Caribbean resorts offer the perfect blend of privacy, pampering, […]

This Airline Is Now Flying Three Times Per Week to Barbuda 

From Princess Diana Beach to Nobu to the Barbuda Ocean Club, Barbuda is heating up.  And now it’s even easier to fly there, with Antigua-based Caribbean carrier LIAT now flying three times every week to the island, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The 20-minute-long flight is running on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, working as a full-fledged […]

This New Hotel Summit in Antigua Is Changing How Caribbean Resorts Drive Bookings

In a pivotal move to help regional hoteliers regain control of their revenue streams, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is launching the inaugural Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition this May in Antigua.  The one-day business event, set for May 22, aims to arm hospitality leaders with the digital strategies and distribution tactics necessary […]

Antigua and Barbuda’s Culinary Month Is Back — With Harbor Dinners, Chef Demos and a Local Food Journey 

You can smell it before you see it — a curl of spice in the air, the sizzle of fresh seafood on the grill, the sound of laughter echoing down a cobblestone lane. Culinary Month has begun in Antigua and Barbuda, and the islands are alive with the flavors, rhythms, and stories of the twin-island […]

These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean Right Now

Overwater bungalows are relatively new to the Caribbean. But in the last decade, they have started to proliferate, both in islands like Jamaica and Antigua and their traditional stronghold in the Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Panama. (And there are more on the way, including the highly-anticipated new Four Seasons on […]

Why the Tourism Industry Is Meeting Up in Antigua, and What’s Ahead for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025

Buyers. Suppliers. Tourism directors. Government ministers. It’s a who’s who of the travel industry, and the most important gathering of its kind for the Caribbean — a region where tourism is part of the fabric of just about everything. This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the annual event organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, […]

“Sunny Day,” Antigua’s New Reggae Hit, Is the Soundtrack to Your Next Island Escape

There’s something about Antigua. The softness of the sand. Those tucked-away little coves. The uncrowded beaches. A single day in Antigua can change the way you think about the world, about life. And the island’s newest music hit is rooted in that feeling.  It’s called “Sunny Day,” and it’s the newest release by music legend […]

There’s a New Way to Arrive on This Caribbean Island, Famous For Its Beaches, Honeymoons and History 

It’s already one of our favorite airports in the Caribbean: the sparkling VC Bird International Airport, the primary hub for the increasingly-popular hotspot of Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean island famous for its beaches (365 of them, to be exact), its place as a honeymoon destination and its UNESCO World Heritage site. And now it’s […]