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US Virgin Islands, St Maarten Top Caribbean Visitor Growth 

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The US Virgin Islands and St Maarten are leading the way for international visitor growth in the Caribbean right now, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys.  The United States Virgin Islands saw a 22 percent increase in international […]

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The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back in St Barth 

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The Caribbean’s premier film festival is back once again on the French Caribbean island of St Barth.  The 26th edition of the St Barth Film Festival runs this week from May 3-6 in Gustavia.  Since 1996, the event has become […]

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Air Antilles Adds More Eastern Caribbean Flights 

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Air Antilles has expanded its network in the Eastern Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The regional carrier has added new service between Saint Lucia, Dominica and Guadeloupe, onward to St Martin’s Grand Case Airport.  The new route, which began on […]

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The Caribbean Is Leading the Global Travel Rebound 

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The Caribbean is leading the global rebound in travel, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys.  International arrivals to the Caribbean for the first two months of 2023 are down by only one percent compared to the same period […]


Air France Is Adding New French Guiana Flights 

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Air France is expanding its network in Latin America and the Caribbean this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is launching a new route next month linking Belem, Brazil with Cayenne in French Guiana.  The new service, which kicks […]


This Caribbean Airport Is Getting Cooler 

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It’s always been one of the nicest airports in the Caribbean: the Poles Caraibes Airport in Guadeloupe.  And now, thanks to a dramatic transformation project, it’s getting even cooler.  Poles Caraibes is in the midst of a $283 million investment […]

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In Guadeloupe, a New Kind of Caribbean Hostel 

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The newest hostel in the French Caribbean is, well, not quite like any other you’ll find in the Caribbean.  It’s called the GREEN Hostel, and it’s an exciting new boutique hostel concept in the heart of Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. GREEN calls […]


At This New Luxury Caribbean Resort, Every Room Has a Pool 

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Rainforests, beaches, volcanoes and world-class restaurants. The island of Basse-Terre in the Guadeloupe archipelago has long boasted one of the most diverse travel offerings in the Eastern Caribbean. But that hasn’t included a must-visit luxury resort. But that may have […]


Air France Is Making It Easier to Fly From Miami to Martinique 

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Air France is making it easier to fly between Miami and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The French carrier is adapting the schedule of its Pointe-a-Pitre to accommodate customers between Miami and Martinique.  Beginning March 30, there will be two […]

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Beach Journal: In Guadeloupe, The Art of the Tiny Islet 

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There’s no ferry here. Just a group of eager fishermen happy to take you on the minute-long journey to one of the greatest little beaches in Guadeloupe.  This is Ilet du Gosier, a sandy islet off the coast of Guadeloupe’s […]


10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023

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It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week and […]


20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation

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Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three years […]


About Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe offers a unique blend of French and Caribbean cultures, set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. From the volcanic peaks of Basse-Terre to the white-sand beaches of Grande-Terre, the archipelago invites exploration and relaxation in equal measure.