Antigua

A Major New Caribbean Golf Project Is Coming to This Island

Antigua and Barbuda to Host RORC Caribbean 600 For Next For Years

Antigua and Barbuda has signed an agreement to host the prestigious RORC Caribbean 600 for another four years. The renewal “means that the destination will continue to attract sailing elite and promising sailors, building Antigua and Barbuda’s reputation as …

Antigua and Barbuda Courts Travelers in the Middle East

A high-level delegation from Antigua and Barbuda visited the United Arab Emirates this week to “deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the allure of the destination,” according to a statement. That included a series of events across …

CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market

By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the …

New Suites at Antigua’s Tamarind Hills

One of Antigua’s top luxury resorts has expanded. Tamarind Hills, the residential resort on the west coast of the island, has added 43 new ocean view suites. Set on a bluff between Darkwood and Ffryes beaches, the hotel is …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Half Moon Bay, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeffrey Groy, who sent in this lovely shot of morning in Half Moon Bay, Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW …

This Leading Antigua All-Inclusive Has a New Look

One of the premier all-inclusive resorts in Antigua has unveiled a major new look. The Verandah, part of the Elite Island Resorts portfolio, has debuted a host of upgrades and new additions at the popular beach resort. That includes …

In Antigua, a Taste of History (And Rum)

It’s the newest way to experience Antigua and Barbuda’s rich history: Rum in the Ruins. The weekly event is a lively conversation about the destination’s history and archaeology, set at the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Center near Shirley Heights. With …

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean

Romance in the Caribbean comes in so many different forms: cliffside sunsets; afternoons on empty beaches; endless wine-fueled dinners in centuries-old estates; twilight walks on hidden streets. And that’s particularly true of the most romantic hotels in the Caribbean, …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Runaway Bay Beach, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Joyce Leveque, who sent in this sparkling shot of Runaway Beach in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the …

In Antigua, the Art of the All-Inclusive Rum Bar

It’s called Nobody Knows. But clearly someone does. It’s just past twilight at Nobody Knows, the signature rum bar at Antigua’s renowned Hammock Cove resort. Erick is pouring a diverse selection of some of the Caribbeans finest rums, from …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Ffryes Beach, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Waverly Barnes, who sent in this lovely shot of Ffryes Beach on the island of Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …

In Antigua, a 17th Century Mansion Becomes a Boutique Hotel

One of Antigua’s oldest properties is set to become the island’s newest hotel early next year. It’s called the Weatherills Hotel, and the family-owned boutique hotel is set in an historic, restored 17th-century colonial mansion. The property, tucked amid …

In Antigua, the Art of the All-Inclusive Beach Vacation

It’s the perk of having your own peninsula: every day you can choose a different beach. Because here on the St James’s Club and Villas’ 100-acre property in the southeastern corner of Antigua, it’s all about the water. It’s …

This Is the Hottest New Restaurant in Antigua

First came Sheer Rocks, the cliffside eatery that helped catapult Antigua’s dining scene into a global destination. Then there was the transformation of Catherine’s Cafe, the legendary beach bar in English Harbour. And now Antigua’s Rocks Group is at …

Antigua and Barbuda to Require Travelers to be Fully Vaccinated

Antigua and Barbuda has announced several new rules for incoming travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Effective Dec. 8, fully vaccinated arriving passengers must present a negative PCR test within three days before arrival to Antigua and Barbuda — rapid antigen …

The Caribbean’s Newest Tea House Is in the Rainforest in Antigua

It’s a most unusual — but perhaps eminently appropriate — location for a Caribbean tea house: in the middle of the rainforest. But that’s precisely the delight of the new Antigua Vintage Tea House, the island’s new haven for delicious …

There’s a New Casino in Antigua

A brand-new casino has officially opened its doors at the Royalton Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Casino Royale, and it’s the sister gaming operation to the famous Casino Royale in St Maarten, a big new addition to …

United Airlines Relaunching Flights to Antigua

United Airlines is relaunching its service to the island of Antigua, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be resuming flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport beginning Dec. 4. The nonstop flights will …