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Barbados’ Sea Breeze Beach House Is Reopening
Ocean Hotels’ Sea Breeze Beach House in Barbados is reopening in September, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive resort on the south coast of the island will be reopening its doors on Sept 1. The relaunch of the Sea Breeze […]
The Hilton Barbados Is Open
The Hilton Barbados resort has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 355-room hotel, set just outside of Bridgetown, is now open and welcoming guests following Barbados’ tourism relaunch on July 12. It’s the latest Hilton-branded resort to reopen in […]
Barbados Is Now Open for Tourism. Here’s What to Expect.
Barbados officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 12. Those who come to the island in the first weeks after the reopening will find some familiar hotels with open doors and several of the island’s top attractions open for […]
A $175 Million Hyatt Ziva Project Is Underway in Barbados
The Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive brand is continuing its Caribbean expansion with a new project in Barbados. The project, which was first envisioned back in 2016 as a Hyatt Centric-branded project, has resumed work amid the pandemic. Barbados Prime Minister Mia […]
How Barbados Is Preparing for Its Tourism Future
Every destination is working to prepare a plan for the eventual relaunch of tourism in a COVID-19 world. For Barbados, that means working on new health guidelines, continuing to market the destination digitally and even fast-tracking new hotel projects for […]
The 10 Best Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean for 2020
The Caribbean is filled with great adults-only hotels — but the vast majority of them are all-inclusive. For many, that’s great, and an adults-only all-inclusive vacation can be wonderful. But not everyone is seeking an all-inclusive experience; some want the independence […]
Barbados’ South Gap Hotel Completes Major Renovation
The South Gap Hotel in Barbados has completed a major renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The hotel on the southern coast of Barbados has completed a nearly $3 million renovation project. The two-year-long project included the transformation of its […]
From The Bahamas to Antigua, the Caribbean’s Best Historic Hotels
The best hotels take you somewhere. They transport you, taking you to another plane, another dimension of comfort, serenity and experience. The best historic hotels take you to another time — by a carefully curated cocktail of history, luxury and authenticity. […]
The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2020
The Caribbean’s roster of high-design, forward-thinking, fun-loving hotels continues to grow. Everyone has a different definition of what’s cool — particularly when it comes to hotels. But a cool hotel should have an x-factor, a special quality that turns it into […]
From The Bahamas to Barbados, Our Favorite Travel Videos of 2019
Caribbean Journal scours the Caribbean for the best places to stay, the best beaches, the best food and the must-try experiences of the region, focusing on properties big and small and destinations both heavily visited and far under the radar. […]
Marriott Is Opening All-Inclusive Hotels in Jamaica, Curacao
Marriott is ramping up its Caribbean all-inclusive expansion in a big way The company, which several months ago announced plans to enter the increasingly competitive all-inclusive market, had already announced five new projects and plans to purchase Barbados’ popular Elegant […]
Barbados Gets New Flights From Germany
Barbados is expanding its reach in Germany, with a new thrice-weekly direct flight from Frankfurt to the island’s Grantley Adams International Airport. The new service, which launched this week, will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April 2020 using […]
Discovering Port Ferdinand, Barbados’ Hottest Luxury Destination
You wake up every morning to a stunning, shiny turquoise out your window, joined by superyachts and sea turtles. It’s a view that becomes impossible to resist, a marvelous marriage of serenity and energy. There aren’t any other hotels quite […]
Barbados’ Colony Club Relaunches Its Spa
The Colony Club, an Elegant Hotels luxury resort on the west coast of Barbados, has unveiled its redesigned spa. Colony Club’s renovated spa will now include three treatment rooms – two single rooms and one couples’ room, along with an […]
6 Barbados Resorts to Visit Right Now
Plainly, Barbados is one of the most complete destinations in the Caribbean. Whether you’re in the lap of luxury on the Platinum Coast, enjoying the energy in the St Lawrence Gap or exploring the delights of the island’s charming northwestern […]
Barbados Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor There’s a new way to take an all-inclusive vacation on the gorgeous island of Barbados. Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group has announced plans to convert its popular Tamarind beach resort into a “premium all-inclusive resort.” The […]
From Barbados to Cancun, Six Places to Visit in July
Places to Visit is back with its second summer edition for the Caribbean in 2019, bringing you a selection of wonderful Caribbean destinations to check out in the next 30 days — or to start thinking about for your upcoming […]
Barbados’ Turtle Beach Unveils New Eatery
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Barbados’ most popular all-inclusive hotels has unveiled its newest addition: a brand-new beachfront eatery. It’s called Sand Trap, and the new spot just steps from the sand focuses on classic Bajan bites like […]
The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2019
There’s a peculiar joy to finding that hidden-away hotel, the one you haven’t heard of, the one without a brand but with a personality. There’s a feeling you get when you discover a hotel for yourself — one that soon develops […]
11 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2019
If you thought last year’s slate of new hotels in the Caribbean was impressive, you’re in for quite the treat in 2019. The region is welcoming a remarkably diverse collection of hotels and resorts this year, from luxury small-island boutiques […]
Why Barbados Tourism Is Booming: A Conversation With William Griffith
By Guy Britton Few destinations have seen stronger growth over the last four years than Barbados, an island that has long been one of the Caribbean’s Meccas of elegance, luxury and charm. Much of that growth has been thanks to […]
From Barbados to Barbuda, 7 Caribbean Vacations for November
The Caribbean his heating up for the winter season, and that’s being buoyed by a truly impressive lineup of hotel relaunches, from boutique St Barth stays to venerable Anguilla retreats. And whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving getaway or looking to […]
From Barbados to Grenada, Sunwing’s Big All-Inclusive Expansion
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Sunwing Travel Group is adding six Caribbean all-inclusive hotels to its ever-expanding regional portfolio. The company has formed a strategic alliance with hotel group Rex Resorts, according to which Sunwing will operate six of the […]
More Details Emerge on Hyatt Centric Barbados
By Alexander Britell More details have emerged on Hyatt’s first-ever Hyatt Centric hotel in the Caribbean. The new Hyatt Centric Barbados project is slated to debut in 2020, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc officials said at a media briefing this week […]
Barbados’ Hottest All-Inclusive Adds New Suites
By the Caribbean Journal staff The hottest all-inclusive in Barbados has added a brand new wing. The transformed Sea Breeze Beach House on the South Coast of Barbados has completed its new Luxury Collection, a collection of suites with upgraded […]
A Voice for Caribbean Hotels in Europe
By Alexander Britell She’s worked for hotels, airlines and as a travel agent for almost three decades. Now, Caribbean travel expert Suzy Trott is becoming a voice for the Caribbean tourism industry in Europe with her newest venture, SilvaLining. The […]
American Airlines to Launch Daily Charlotte-Barbados Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados tourism is surging, and it’s about to get another big lift from American Airlines. The carrier has announced plans to launch daily nonstop flights between Charlotte and Barbados beginning Dec. 19. The new flight […]
10 Secret Caribbean Beach Hotels to Visit Right Now
It’s one of the loveliest discoveries you can make in the Caribbean: the off-the-radar beach hotel, tucked away on its own little stretch of sand, charming and private, unpretentious and uncrowded. While the region teems with terrific beach hotels, some […]
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