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Antigua Tourism Off to Surging Start in 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda tourism is off to a surging start so far in 2018, according to new data from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. Stayover visitor arrivals to the destination are up by 9 […]

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Off to Very Strong Start in 2016

This could be the beginning of a very strong year for Antigua and Barbuda tourism. The country reported a 14 percent increase in air arrivals in January, according to the tourist board’s latest numbers. That represented a total of 26,928 […]

New $200 Million Hotel Project Coming to Antigua and Barbuda

Above: the signing ceremony in Antigua (Photo: ABG) By Alexander Britell Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a memorandum of understanding on a new $200 million tourism project the government announced. The project was signed by Browne […]

Antigua and Barbuda to Receive $2.1 Million Grant From Turkey

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will soon be receiving a $2 million grant from the government of Turkey, Antigua’s government announced this week. The […]

Antigua, China Agree on $32.6 Million Assistance Package

Above: Antigua PM Gaston Browne in China (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda and China have agreed on a $32.6 million assistance package, Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced. According to Browne, who is currently on […]

UAE Investor Signs Agreement For $120 Million Hotel Project in Antigua

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a memorandum of agreement with Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi on a $120 million […]

Strong Start For Antigua Tourism in 2014

Above: Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism sector is off to a strong start so far in 2014, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Tourist arrival numbers in January and February were up 9.4 […]

Antigua Hotels Report Best First Quarter Since 2007

Above: the Cocos hotel in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s hotel sector is reporting its best first quarter since 2007, according to the Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association. Overall, Antigua’s hotel occupancy is up 1.4 percent […]

Beaches Antigua Targeting Construction Launch in Spring 2015

Above: the Grand Pineapple in Antigua By Alexander Britell The planned Beaches resort in Antigua is planning to launch construction between the months of April and May 2015, according to Sandals Resorts International Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart. The project, which […]

Antigua Targeting September 2014 For New Airport Terminal

Above: a rendering of the new airport terminal By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda says it is planning to open the new terminal building at VC Bird Airport in September 2014. The new, modern terminal will cover a […]

Antigua Begins 2013 Carnival

Above: Carnival in Antigua (Photo: GA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua has begun its 2013 carnival, with the revelry starting on the streets of St John’s on Saturday. With Mas bands, pageant contenders and steel bands, the twin-island country’s […]

IMF: Antigua and Barbuda Economic Recovery to Continue in 2013

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s real GDP grew by 1.6 percent in 2012, buoyed by a recovery in tourism and construction, and the country’s recovery will continue in 2013, according to the International […]

Antigua’s $253 Million Pearns Point Project to Begin Construction in 2013

Above: Pearns Point By the Caribbean Journal staff The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority and Antigua’s Cabinet have approved a development at Pearns Point that will include a five-star boutique hotel, condominium units, a spa, health club and casino,the government […]

Antigua and Barbuda to Receive $20.3 Million from International Monetary Fund

Above: Parliament in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will receive a $20.3 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund, following the fund’s completion of the fourth, fifth and sixth revues of the country’s economic performance under […]

Antigua’s Buccaneer Cove Development Could Begin in 2012

By the Caribbean Journal staff The $70 million Buccaneer Cove development in Antigua could begin development in 2012, Antigua Finance Minister Harold Lovell announced in the government’s 2012 budget statement. “Based on recent developments, we expect that the Buccaneer Cove […]

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The Beach-Filled Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda Are More Popular Than Ever

Postcard-perfect beaches (365 of them, to be exact). Secluded coves. Unforgettable restaurants. World-famous historical sites. Out-of-this-world resorts.  In the last decade, it’s been arguably the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean: the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, which continues to see […]

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Caribbean Hotel Rooms Are Filling Up, Following a Strong Finish to 2024

After five months of decline, Caribbean hotel occupancy finished strong at the end of 2024, according to new data from analytics firm STR.  The region’s hotels were 69.3 percent full in December, a 1.9 percent jump over the same period […]

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The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on […]

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One of Antigua’s Hottest Eateries Just Reopened in a New Spot

One of Antigua’s hottest tables has officially reopened in a new location, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Rokuni, the Asian-inspired eatery that’s been one of the island’s top culinary destinations since it first opened in 2021, has debuted its new location […]

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The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean for 2025, From Beach Hotels to Private Hideaways to Overwater Bungalows

Today’s travelers want experiences. They want great food. They want authenticity. They want thoughtful service. But if you’re been following the travel industry in the last half-decade, you know that what today’s travelers really want are all-inclusive resorts. The all-inclusive […]

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The 25 Best Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean for 2025, From Aruba to St Barth to Eleuthera  

You can find the perfect island. You can book the perfect hotel. But your vacation hasn’t really begun until you pull up to your chair with an ice-cold cocktail at the perfect Caribbean beach bar. For all of the wonders […]

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The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2025, From Adventure Resorts to Historic Inns 

It was one of the first major guides we at Caribbean Journal ever put together: The Cool List, whose first edition was back in 2013 and which remains an unrivaled curation of unique, character-filled, personality-driven, artful hotels around the Caribbean. […]

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The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys.  Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations […]

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The 10 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2025, From Big Beach Hotels to Exclusive Boutique Retreats 

What is the Punta Cana experience? Is it the white sand beach? Or the endless cocktails? Or the warmth of the service? Since the area first developed as a tourism destination decades ago in the Dominican Republic, it’s been defined […]

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Antigua and Barbuda’s Airport Just set a Record 

Antigua and Barbuda has been one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing destinations this year, and that now includes an all-time record.  Last Saturday, the destination’s VC Bird International Airport welcomed a total of 51 flights, including 13 international flights, three private […]

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Royalton Just Reopened These Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts After a $32 Million Upgrade 

One is family-friendly. The other is an adults-only escape. They’re both part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, both set on a beautiful stretch of beach in Punta Cana.  And they both just reopened after a sweeping $32 million upgrade.  The adjacent […]

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The Caribbean Travel Awards 2025

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s […]

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Antigua and Barbuda’s Art Week Is in Full Swing, With Gallery Tours, Mixology and Live Music 

The Caribbean’s premier art week is back again in Antigua and Barbuda, with a host of cultural showcases across the twin-island destination.  Art Week Antigua and Barbuda kicked off on Wednesday, with events running now through Dec. 3.  That includes […]