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Virgin Voyages Is Adding a New Eatery With Indian Spices, Coastal Flavors, and a Celebrity Chef

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Virgin Voyages is adding a new culinary concept to its lineup — and it’s bringing one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines to the center of the experience. The adults-only cruise line has announced the debut of Ariya, a modern Indian restaurant created with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, launching aboard Valiant Lady after the ship completes its scheduled dry […]

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A Major New Hotel Project Is Coming to Antigua's Half Moon Bay

A landmark site is reborn By Alexander Britell A major new hotel project is coming to Antigua. Replay Resorts has announced the acquisition of 108 acres of oceanfront property on the site of the former Half Moon Resort. The property, which was first built in the 1950s, was once a celebrity hotspot but has been […]

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Antigua and Barbuda Is Abolishing Its Personal Income Tax

Another Caribbean island will soon be without a personal income tax. Antigua and Barbuda will be abolishing its personal income tax beginning in April, the government announced this week. The personal income tax, which had been introduced in 2004, had placed a tax of 8 percent on people earning an income above $3,500. It had […]

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Expedia Says Demand For This Caribbean Island Is Surging

Antigua seeing a huge surge in travel demand right now, according to the latest travel data from Expedia. The Eastern Caribbean island reported nearly 50 percent growth in travel demand via the company’s platforms in the third quarter of 2015. The move comes as the country is ramping up its marketing push, particularly in the United […]


Antigua and Barbuda Is Abolishing Its Personal Income Tax

Thinking pink By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The sun is putting on its most shiny show, and a cool breeze kisses my shoulders.  Wispy clouds skid silently across a turquoise sky, presiding over a stretch of tawny sand that stretches as far as the eye can see. Warm waves rhythmically rush to shore, making […]

New Condo-Hotel Project Launches in Antigua

Another new hotel project is coming to Antigua. The Pleasure Cove Resort and Spa on Runaway Bay is a locally-owned condominium-hotel that has now officially launched. The hotel is part of the country’s citizenship by investment programme. “We are on a powerful and positive path towards strengthening our tourism and creating the climate for the […]

This Is the Biggest Cruise Ship to Ever Visit Antigua

A major cruise moment By Dana Niland CJ Travel Editor The Antiguan Cruise Sector registered an historic moment this week when Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to dock at its port, arrived at the Nevis Street Pier. Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism Asot Michael, alongside other top officials from the tourism sector, welcomed […]

InterCaribbean Airways Begins Operations in Antigua

InterCaribbean Airways has officially launched its first flight from Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. The Turks and Caicos-based carrier launched its new flights from Antigua to Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport and Tortola’s Terrence B Lettsome International Airport. ““This new service is incredibly exciting for Antigua and Barbuda and our new V.C Bird International […]

Mariah Carey’s Caribbean Getaway

The Caribbean’s celebrity index continues to rise. After high-profile visits from Christie Brinkley, Justin Bieber and the Hiltons, among others. Another superstar visited the region recently, with music superstar Mariah Carey coming to Antigua and Barbuda this week. Carey posted photos to her Instagram account of her trip, with a slate of photos on the […]

New Villa Project Breaks Ground in Antigua

Antigua’s Tamarind Hills development has launched a new project. The Ocean One project will see the creation of 57 new one-bedroom suites on the hillside above Ffryes Beach in Antigua. The project is part of the wider Tamarind Hills development, which includes 11 villas and 36 en-suite rooms, all featuring private pools. The Ocean ne […]

Alitalia Launches New Charter Flights to Antigua

Italian air carrier Alitalia is coming to Antigua. The company has officially launched Alitalia flights from Milan to Antigua. The flights will be operated as charter flights, serving the destination once per week on Sundays through late April 2016. The new service is one of five new flight launches in Antigua to have debuted in […]

A New Solar Plant in Antigua

Is there a Caribbean capital of solar? Right now, it might be the Eastern Caribbean, where more and more countries are implementing solar projects. While St Kitts and Nevis has been at the forefront, particularly with its airport solar farm, now Antigua and Barbuda has entered the fray with a major new solar plant at […]

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