News Royal Caribbean Returning to Barbados
Above: the Jewel of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean will be returning to Barbados after removing all of its ships from the Southern Caribbean route last year. The news was announced by Barbados Tourism Minister Richard […]
Barbados to Host OAS Travel Congress Next Year
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados will host the OAS Travel Congress next year, the first time the event will be held in an English-speaking Caribbean country. The forum, which is being held this year in […]
Rum Journal: Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Barbados Rum
PLANTATION is a rather interesting brand: the company is owned by France’s Cognac Ferrand, and sort of “collects” rums from a host of Caribbean islands. Each rum, which the company considers a “grand cru,” is labeled as Plantation and the […]
News Mark Wahlberg Takes Stake in Caribbean Cricket Team
Above: Mark Wahlberg By the Caribbean Journal staff Actor Mark Wahlberg has taken an equity interest in the Barbados Tridents of the new Caribbean Premier League. The Tridents are part of the upstart cricket league, which pits six Caribbean sides […]
Barbados: AA Will Not Pull Flights "Without Discussing It With Us"
Above: an American Airlines flight By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines officials have pledged not to end their 38-year relationship with Barbados despite the company’s merger talks with US Airways, according to Barbados Tourism Minister Richard Sealy. Sealy said […]
The Caribbean's 10 Best Bed & Breakfasts
CALL THEM what you want; Bed and Breakfasts, Specialty Lodges, Intimate Inns, Boutique Hotels, the very definition of Caribbean hospitality and charm can be found in its smallest places. The sheer variety of Caribbean accommodations and hospitality can boggle the […]
News Barbados Considers APD Vouchers
Above: Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados is considering offering a credit voucher against the cost of the British Air Passenger Duty, according to Tourism Minister Richard Sealy. The credit voucher would apply to British tourists who book a […]
Standard & Poor's Lowers Barbados Outlook to Negative
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has lowered the outlook on its long-term rating on Barbados to negative, the New York-based ratings firm announced. S&P also announced that it had affirmed the country’s “BB+” […]
Barbados Eyeing Increased Airlift From Germany, France
Above: a Condor flight By the Caribbean Journal staff More air service from Germany to Barbados could soon be on the way, according to Barbados Tourism Minister Richard Sealy. According to a government release, Sealy recently held talks with Der […]
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