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Disney Cruise Line Is Coming to the Dominican Republic

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Disney Cruise Line is set to make its debut in the Dominican Republic, with confirmed arrivals scheduled for Puerto Plata between November and December, according to Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) executive director Jean Luis Rodríguez. The news marks a notable milestone for the country’s fast-growing cruise sector — and another sign of Puerto Plata’s rising […]

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American Airlines Adding More Barbados Flights for Holidays 

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As part of a broader expansion in Miami, American Airlines is planning more flights to Barbados for the upcoming winter holiday season.  The airline has announced that it will be expanding service between Miami International Airport and Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport to three daily flights for the holidays.  That will cover the period between […]

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Barbados Reduces Airport Service Charge 

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Barbados has reduced its airport service charge in a bit to spur more intra-regional travel, according to Barbados’ Ministry of Tourism.  The island has lowered its airport service charge from $35 to $20, a move that will take effect through at least Dec. 14, 2023.  Barbados Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill said the cost of intra-regional […]

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A Former Pirate Castle Will Become Barbados’ Newest All-Inclusive 

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Built two centuries ago, it began its life as a pirate’s castle.  Now, it’s set to become one of the most sought-after all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean.  The legendary Sam Lord’s Castle is slated to open its doors later this year as the first Wyndham Grand Resort in the Caribbean.  The new all-inclusive resort will […]


Barbados Reduces Airport Service Charge 

Caribbean Airlines is launching new service between Barbados and Saint Lucia next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new route between Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport and Saint Lucia’s George FL Charles Airport in Castries will be operating four times each week, according to the company.  That service will kick off on July 24.  Caribbean […]

JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Barbados 

As tourism to the island continues to heat up, Barbados is set for another lift with an expansion by JetBlue Airways this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Nov. 1, JetBlue will be adding a second weekly flight between Boston and Barbados, meaning service will be operating on both Wednesdays and Saturdays.  The airline will […]

Germany’s Condor Is Returning to Barbados 

As Barbados continues to make a push to court travelers from Europe, the island has announced the return of Gerrman carrier Condor.  The popular leisure carrier is making its comeback to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, according to Shelly Williams, chairman of the board of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.  “As those in the tourism […]

American Airlines, JetBlue Adding More Barbados Flights

Tourism in Barbados is in full bloom as the island climbs its way out of the pandemic, and that means major carriers have their sights set on the destination. That includes American Airlines and JetBlue Airways, both of which are now ramping up service to the island.  This summer, American is launching an additional daily […]

United Airlines Adds Year-Round Flights to Meet “Huge” Barbados Demand  

In a significant boost to Barbados’ continued tourism renaissance, United Airlines has announced plans to launch year-round service to the island from two major cities in the United States.  United will now be operating year-round, nonstop flights from both Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey and Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC to Barbados’ Grantley […]

What to Know About Traveling to Barbados 

Barbados just updated its travel requirements for vaccinated travelers last week — following that up with new rules for unvaccinated travelers.  So what to visitors to the island need to know?  Fully vaccinated visitors (those with at least two doses of a two dose or one shot of a single-dose vaccine) do not need to […]

The 15 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean 2022

Being a boutique hotel isn’t just about size. Sure, the hotels on this list, all of which have 40 rooms or less, are not big.  But boutique is about more than that. It’s about character, about personality; about identity.  It should be fashionable and stylish, cool and unique.  The first “boutique” hotels originated in urban, […]

Barbados Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

In a significant step, the island of Barbados has removed all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers.  The move comes as more than 70 percent of the eligible population in Barbados is fully vaccinated, according to Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley.  She said removing the entry test requirement would “have positive implications for the country’s tourism […]

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