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New Suites at Antigua’s Tamarind Hills

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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 a […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Half Moon Bay, Antigua 

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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 in […]

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This Leading Antigua All-Inclusive Has a New Look

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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 renovated […]

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In Antigua, a Taste of History (And Rum)

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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 a […]


The Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean

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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, which […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Runaway Bay Beach, Antigua

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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 subject […]

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

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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 marques […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Ffryes Beach, Antigua

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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 CPOTW […]


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

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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 40 […]

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

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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 about […]


This Is the Hottest New Restaurant in Antigua

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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 it […]


Antigua and Barbuda to Require Travelers to be Fully Vaccinated

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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 test […]