Search Result for: antigua 2

A unique island in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Before I visited, I knew only two things about Montserrat. One: It was the home of Arrow, of “Hot, Hot, Hot” fame.  And two: It had been devastated by the Soufriere Hills volcano in 1995, when, in a series of cataclysmic eruptions, a […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Jamaica-based tour operator Island Routes is bringing some sass to the safety video with a musical version that debuted on board the company’s new fleet of buses this week. Written, produced and performed by a Jamaican creative team including Yasha, Onaje Bell and Grasshopper Productions, the video took five […]

We’ve long said that some (maybe most) of the best vacation experiences happen around food —  especially when traveling with families. And in the modern era, the all-inclusive experience in the Caribbean means top-level cuisine. Forget the loaded buffet and the lines – we’re talking haute cuisine, inventive eateries and top chefs from around the […]

LIAT has added an extra flight to Dominica for the holidays, the company announced. The new flight will operate between Antigua and Dominica daily starting Dec. 23. The new flight coincides with the Christmas and New Year holidays. “We are delighted to be able to add an evening departure from Antigua to Dominica now that […]

What’s the best Caribbean country to live in? Right now, it’s the Bahamas, according to the 2015 edition of the United Nations Human Development report. The report, which first launched 25 years ago, aims to explore development not using economic indicators, but with a “new approach for advancing human wellbeing.” It looks at three major […]

A new high-fashion outpost in Antigua By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor You’ve probably heard that Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport got a huge makeover this summer, with a fancy new terminal featuring 14 departure gates, and four jet bridges. But you might not have heard about Gingerlily. Easy to miss at the very end […]

One of the Caribbean’s most anticipated luxury projects is now underway. Construction on the Pearns Point project in Antigua is well underway, with more than 40 local workers already employed on site and OBMI and CO Williams are overseeing the progress. The infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2018. The $300 million project is […]

The Caribbean has the best resorts, and the best all-inclusive resorts right now. Those aren’t always the same thing. But sometimes you need more than that — you need the ultimate all-inclusive resort. That’s where these come in. We’ve long said that there are “different all-inclusives for different kinds of travelers” (and different reasons), and these properties […]

More offerings in the Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viking Ocean Cruises will make its first transatlantic crossing in September 2016, launching three new Caribbean cruise itineraries. After several stops around North America, Viking Star will sail down to San Juan, Puerto Rico – which will serve as her homeport for the winter – […]

Nevis’ long-dormant geothermal energy plans have new life. A consortium called Nevis Renewable Energy International has signed a power purchase agreement with the Nevis Electricity Company to develop geothermal on the island. The deal provides for 25 years of a domestic base-load renewable energy supply, according to the Nevis Island Administration. Given the amount of […]

Some islands have beautiful beaches. Some islands have great all inclusive resorts. These two things don’t always come together — but sometimes, you find places with both. Indeed, a big part of the all-inclusive experience is having everything you need — and there’s no more important element than a great beach. That’s where these all inclusive […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has announced the immediate suspension of  processing of new applications for citizenship by investment from citizens and residents of Syria. In a statement, the country’s government said the changes were “made to give the Government maximum flexibility in addressing security and related concerns globally.” “Our international […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue showed very strong traffic growth last month, according to the company’a latest data. Traffic in October increased by 11.1 percent year over year compared to October 2014, with a total of 3.35 billion revenue passenger miles, according to preliminary data. Load factor in October stood at 84 percent, an […]

Going to a nude beach is something of an art. And while there are nude beaches all over the world, the best nude beaches anywhere are on the sands of the Caribbean. Of course, there are varying degrees of what it means to be au naturel in the Caribbean, from skinny dipping at night to […]

Above: Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow is sworn in  By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow has been sworn in for a third consecutive term. The historic win for Barrow and his United Democratic Party came in this week’s general election, a snap election called by Barrow in September. He will be […]

Sometimes you have to get away. There’s no time to find a buddy to join you on your trip, or you just want some alone time. But solo travel has become much more commonplace, whether you’re in need of a respite or you’re a business traveler looking to extend your visit. And what better place […]

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor LIAT will reintroduce services between Antigua and Santo Domingo beginning Dec. 15, 2015, the regional carrier announced. The airline will offer three flights a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. “We are pleased to be flying back into Santo Domingo,” said David Evans, CEO of LIAT.  “There has been much […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean airline WINAIR is embarking on a major expansion push, the carrier announced this week. In its initial push, the St Maarten-based carrier has announced plans to increase frequency of flights to St Kitts, Nevis and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The company is also adding two new destinations […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff With Halloween coming up, one of the Caribbean’s leading resorts, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, has unveiled a cocktail inspired by a local ghost. It’s called Sam’s Cocktail, inspired by the Antigua resort’s resident “Jumbie,” the Antiguan term for spirits of people who have been trapped in a state of […]

We’ve always said that the best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. But some Caribbean beaches are that much more special — the ones that repay great journeys. But what makes a great beach? Is it the color of the sand? The relative lack of people? The size? It’s a […]

By Alexander Britell There’s not enough air conditioning. There’s no Wi-Fi. Or there’s nowhere to eat once you go through security. Or there is somewhere to eat, but it’s overpriced and, well, terrible. Or the airport staff are unnecessarily rude. These are some of the things we feel when traveling in certain Caribbean airports, big or small. […]

A new place to stay By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Blue Sky Luxury has announced the addition of Langara, the Penthouse at Sandy Cove Barbados, to its Caribbean villa portfolio. Blue Sky Luxury now represents over 250 rental properties in Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, St Barth, St Martin, and St Lucia. “Langara, the Penthouse adds […]

A push for transparency By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Across the Caribbean, governments are moving their essential services to digital platforms and generating more data than ever. Yet much valuable public information remains locked away in proprietary systems, beyond the reach of Caribbean innovators and end users. A growing number of open data initiatives aim […]

Regional carrier relaunches flights By Dana Niland CJ Contributor LIAT will resume flights to and from Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport beginning Friday, September 18, the airline said in a statement. LIAT was forced to suspend its services to Dominica on August 27 following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika, which resulted in widespread damage to the […]

How Dominica is faring By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica has begun to rebuild after the devastation of Tropical Storm Erika. The country’s tourism board says that assessments to the country’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sites, and attractions, are underway. Douglas-Charles Airport continues its cleanup towards reopening, while Canefield Airport, the ferry terminal, and both […]

Where to play tennis in the Caribbean If watching the U.S. Open makes you want to brush up on your backhand, check out these Caribbean resorts where the tennis programs are ace. One Love! Curtain Bluff, Antigua This venerable all-inclusive’s tennis program is popular and well-respected, centered around four hard courts steps from the sea […]