Barbados

A New Resort on the Island of Barbados

This Cheese is Made in the Caribbean

Yes, there’s cheese made in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’ve always found it surprising that despite the number of goats there are roaming the region, no Caribbean destination makes its own goat cheese. So on a …

Barbados Travel Demand Continues to Surge

Travel demand to Barbados is surging, according to the latest numbers from the Expedia group. Travel demand to Barbados on all Expedia sites grew by nearly 30 percent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the company. Of that, …

Barbados Says Crime Is Falling

Barbados says it is seeing a drop in crime across the island. Barbados’ Acting Commissioner of Police, Tyrone Griffith, said crime rates showed a 2 percent decline. “We have been able to reduce all major categories of crime by significant …

JetBlue Launching New Route to Barbados

JetBlue Airways is continuing its expansion in Barbados. The New York City-based carrier has announced the launch of new weekly flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport. The new flights will operate during the peak …

Barbados Tourism Continues Strong Growth

By Alexander Britell Barbados continues to see strong tourism growth, according to the latest numbers released by Barbados Tourism Marketing. The island reported 184,177 visitors in the first quarter of 2016, up 7.4 percent compared to the first three months …

Barbados Travel Demand Is Surging

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados travel demand is surging, according to the latest numbers from global travel giant Expedia. Travel demand to Barbados on all Expedia sites grew by 35 percent last year compared to 2014, according to the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Bottom Bay, Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Donna Westberg, who took this lovely shot of Bottom Bay in Barbados. Did you take a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Bathsheba, Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Patti Jensen, who sent in this lovely shot of the East Coast of Barbados and the famous coast of Bathsheba. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: St Lawrence Gap, Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Patti Stewart, who sent in this beautiful shot of the beach at the St Lawrence Gap in Barbados. Did you take a great photo in the Caribbean? Send …

How to Move to Barbados

Yes, it’s possible to move to the Caribbean, whether you want to add a second home or turn your Caribbean beach dream into a reality. Now, moving to the Caribbean means different things for different people and different price points …

Barbados, UK Sign Air Services Agreement

Barbados and the United Kingdom have signed a new air services agreement. The deal is “expected to strengthen existing air transport links between the two countries,” according to a statement. “Under this agreement, Barbadian-designated carriers can operate to intermediate points …

How to Move to The Most Exclusive Address in Barbados

When it comes to Caribbean real estate, it doesn’t get much more exclusive than this. This is One Sandy Lane, the real estate component of Sandy Lane, one of the Caribbean’s toniest resorts — although One Sandy Lane is a world …

The Best Barbados All-Inclusive Resorts

In comparison to destinations such as Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, Barbados doesn’t have that many all-inclusive resorts – which makes picking the right one even more crucial. So before you check in, check out our guide to the best all-inclusive …

A Major Tourism “Turnaround” in Barbados

Barbados tourism is on a strong growth path after a record year in 2015, according to the country’s tourism officials. Barbados Tourism Minister Richard Sealy said last year was a “turnaround year,” with many of the island’s vital signs showing …

VIDEO: Surfing in Barbados

Yes, you can surf in the Caribbean. And while there are great spots from Puerto Rico to Martinique, it doesn’t get much better than the funky town of Bathsheba in Barbados. It’s a place that draws surfers from around the …

How to Make a Classic Barbados Rum Punch

Recipe for a classic By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The holidays are over and the first full work week of the new year has begun. But if your re-entry to reality has been a bit rough, well, we can …

Barbados Signs $10 Million Loan Deal With IDB

Barbados has signed a pair of agreements with the Inter-American Development Bank for $10 million in loan financing. The funding will finance a programmed aimed at strengthening “human and social development” on the island, according to a government statement. Barbados …

JetBlue Begins Selling Fort Lauderdale-Barbados Flights

New flights hit the market By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has officially begun selling its new flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport. JetBlue will be launching the service April 28, 2016. The route was first …