Barbados

A New Italian Eatery on the West Coast of Barbados
Leading Italian Chef Marcello Piacentini has opened a brand new eatery in Barbados. It’s called Positano, and it serves up Italian costal cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere, set at the former Daphne’s restaurant. The property, set on Barbados’ Platinum …

Caribbean Airlines Is Adding More Barbados Flights
Caribbean Airlines is adding more flights from its hub at Trinidad and Tobago’s Piarco International Airport to Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. The expansion will take effect on Dec. 17, the company confirmed. The Port-of-Spain-based carrier is increasing its service …
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Virgin Atlantic Launches Edinburgh-Barbados Flights
Virgin Atlantic has launched its first-ever international service from Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brand-new route to Barbados. The new flights represent the first time Virgin Atlantic has flown to the Caribbean from Scotland in its 37-year history. It’s the only …
Six Perfect Small Resorts for a Barbados Holiday
Barbados has long been defined by its grand Sandy Lane resort; but for in-the-know travelers, the best way to experience the island is at its smaller hotels and resorts, places that ooze Barbados charm in a smaller, more intimate package. …
Barbados Tourism Has a New CEO
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. BTMI has appointed Jens Thraenhart to the role, effective Nov. 1. The news comes after Thraenhart was selected from what BTMI said …
This Top Barbados All-Inclusive Resort Is Open
The Club, Barbados, one of the island’s top all-inclusive resorts, is officially open again. The resort has reopened under parent company Elite Island Resorts’ vaccination policy, which requires proof of vaccination for all guests 16 and over. “We’re open, and …
In Barbados, a Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort
It was always one of the coolest corners of Barbados, a hotel that was equal parts boutique hotel and private club. For years, The House has been one of the most sought-after stays on the island, a small, effortlessly cool …
Nikki Beach Is Coming to Barbados
Luxury beach club brand Nikki Beach is expanding in the Caribbean. The beach club famous for its St. Barth outpost will be debuting Nikki Beach Barbados at the Port Ferdinand development at the end of 2017. The property will sit …
The Top 10 Barbados Hotels
Barbados is famous not only for its flavorful local cuisine (fish cutter, anyone?), east-coast surf culture, and as the birthplace of rum; it also boasts some of the finest hotels in the region with an emphasis on elegance, grace and …
Barbados’ Waves Is a Game-Changing Property
You’d never guess it. Not when you’re sipping a fresh espresso, looking out toward the turquoise Bajan sea. You’d never guess that this is an all-inclusive resort. This is something else — hip, sleek, and, yes, cool. And it’s beautiful. …
Rum Journal: A Legendary Rum Shop in Barbados
In a rum shop, water comes in a whisky bottle. At least it does at the John Moore Bar, one of the venerable rum shops in Barbados and a legendary spot on the island. The rum shop, you see, is …
Rum Journal: A Pair of Special New Rums from Barbados
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados’ Mount Gay is among the Caribbean’s venerable rum brands (and the world’s oldest), so when the company launches a rare new expression it’s a special event. That’s the case with the new limited edition Origin Series: Volume …
Lobster and Jazz in Barbados
A perfect beach. Classic jazz. Giant lobster. It’s hard to find a better combination of, well, anything, in the Caribbean. This is Lobster Alive, a small beach restaurant on Carlisle Bay in Barbados that is one of the island’s truly …
The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways
If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is …
In the Heart of Barbados, Superb Jamaican Cuisine
Even from here, I can smell it. The smoky fragrance of jerk fills the air and makes my stomach yearn for that distinctive taste of Jamaica. And since I live in Miami and I’m currently in Barbados, that yearning for …
Barbados Tourism Growth Continues
More Barbados Tourism Growth By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Barbados is feeling bullish about the coming tourist season and reporting across-the-board growth in the industry for 2016. Speaking at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual State of the Industry Conference, …
The Best Fish Shack in Barbados
Why Cuz’s Fish Shack is the Best Fish Shack in Barbados By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are only two choices. But you can’t make a bad one. That’s because, on Barbados, you won’t find a better fish or fish-and-cheese …
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