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Hotel Tracker: This Riviera Maya Oceanfront Resort Has Rooms Starting at Just $115 Right Now

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There are still a few Riviera Maya hotel deals that make you stop scrolling. Right now, rates at The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya in Puerto Morelos are starting at just $115 per night for stays between May 28 and May 31, a sharp value for an oceanfront resort on this stretch of the Mexican Caribbean coast. The pricing stands out even more […]

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Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Planning Upgrades

Curtain Bluff

One of Antigua’s signature all-inclusive resorts is planning a series of upgrades for the upcoming season. Curtain Bluff has announced plans to upgrade and re-introduce its signature Hulford Suites, along with adding new on-property services. Each of the Halford suites at Curtain Bluff will come with a private infinity-edge pool on a terrace overlooking the […]

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VIDEO: On the Beach at Morris Bay, Antigua

Morris Bay

It’s location is hard to beat: it’s directly adjacent to the world-famous Curtain Bluff resort, one of the Caribbean’s landmark hotels. But while Morris Bay shares its beauty, it’s got a tranquility all its own, often with few people, just beach pilgrims in search of the next great stretch of sand. It’s calm, it’s quiet, and […]

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VIDEO: The Beauty of Valley Church Beach, Antigua

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There’s something about the water. Yes, the sand is sugar-white, the hills are green, the views are sweeping. But there’s just something about the color of the water here. This is Valley Church, a spectacular stretch of beach near Jolly Harbour home to the beach bar called The Nest. Here’s what it’s like.


VIDEO: On the Beach at Morris Bay, Antigua

Falmouth Harbour: it’s one of the Caribbean’s yachting hubs, a Mecca for superyachts the world over, a hub for people-watching, boat-watching and Antiguan food. And while there are some great eateries around the harbour, the newest on the scene has quickly become a must-visit destination. This is the boutique hotel called South Point, the most […]

Antigua and Barbuda Names New US Tourism Director

Antigua and Barbuda has named a new director for the United States tourism market. The twin-island country has appointed Kim Jack Riley to the role; she began the position officially on Wednesday. “We welcome Kim Jack Riley to her new position at the helm of the US Tourism Authority,” says Antigua and Barbuda Minister of […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Deep Bay, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Andrew Baumeister, who sent in this beautiful shot of Deep Bay, Antigua, with the Fort Barrington in the background. “It’s a great hike to get an awesome photo as well,” Andrew says. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

Winair Adding Daily Flights to Antigua

Regional air carrier Winair is adding daily flights to Antigua. The St Maarten-based Caribbean airline is increasing its service between St Maarten and Antigua to daily flights, the company announced this week. The carrier will also be connecting St Kitts and Nevis to Antigua with these flights. Winair said it would be operating the flight […]

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism is Surging

By Alexander Britell Tourism is booming in Antigua and Barbuda, with travel demand continuing to surge, according to new data from Expedia Group. The company’s latest report showed a 35 percent increase in travel demand to Antigua and Barbuda across all Expedia sites last year. Package bookings also increased by 30 percent last year, according to the […]

This Caribbean Country Just Abolished Income Tax

Antigua and Barbuda no longer has any personal income tax. The twin-island country’s government has officially abolished its personal income tax, a move that was first announced in January. The move to remove all income tax had been a major campaign promise of the country’s current government, led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Prior to […]

What’s New at Antigua’s St James’s Club and Villas

One of Antigua’s top all-inclusive resorts has made a series of changes to the property. Chief among them is the addition of a new 3,700-square-foot fitness center, according to Elite Island Resorts. The hotel has also unveiled a series of other modifications, including newly-resurfaced tennis courts; a renovated Docksider Bar and waterfront deck; a redesigned […]

New Resort Project Launches in Antigua

Another new resort project is coming to Antigua. The Labahia Hotel Resorts and Condominiums has officially launched in the Friars Hill area of Antigua. The $52 million project is being developed by Adams Investment Management and the government of Antigua and Barbuda. It is the brainchild of Trinidad and Tobago-based developers Imtiyaz Adam and Farman […]

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