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A $49.6 Million Villa in Antigua
One of the Caribbean’s most expensive homes is currently on the market in Antigua and Barbuda. The impressive 12-bedroom Villa Antiqua is listed with Hilton & Hyland for $49.55 million, according to real estate portal Point2homes. Antigua has become a major […]
The Best Caribbean Summer Destinations for 2017
Beauty isn’t seasonal. So when you’re planning your summer vacation for 2017, you need to be thinking Caribbean. Because, contrary to the views of some, the Caribbean is just as wonderful a place to visit in the summer as it is […]
Why Antigua and Barbuda Is Bullish on Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its tourism prospects, thanks in large part to a wave of new hotel developments. That was the mood at this week’s Showcase Antigua Barbuda, the destination’s leading travel conference, which began with a large […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Shirley Heights, Antigua
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Julie Daignault from Montreal, Canada, who sent in this stunning photo of English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour from Shirley Heights in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]
Waldorf Astoria Is Expanding to Antigua
The storied Waldorf Astoria brand is expanding in the Caribbean. Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is expanding its portfolio with a new property in Antigua. The Hilton luxury brand has signed a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua, Waldorf Astoria’s […]
The Caribbean’s Most Romantic Islands: Readers’ Choice 2017
What’s the most romantic island in the Caribbean? Well, we put the question to the best authority on all matters Caribbean: Caribbean Journal readers, the world’s top concentration of Caribbean travel aficionados, with thousands of readers chiming in on their […]
Antigua Sailing Week Keeps Growing
Demand continues to rise for this year’s 50th edition of Antigua Sailing Week. The number of vessels registered to compete has grown to 141 this year, with more entries coming in, according to organizers. “At this time last year we […]
Elegant Is Expanding to Antigua, St Lucia
Elegant Hotels Group is expanding in the Caribbean. The hotel company, which has a collection of six luxury hotels in Barbados, has announced the signing of a marketing and sales agreement with The Landings in St. Lucia and is also planning […]
Callaloo Cay Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua
A major new resort project has broken ground in Antigua and Barbuda: Callaloo Cay. The luxury development is the brainchild of Al Caribi Antigua Development Limited — a joint venture between Sheik Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qassimi of Dubai and the […]
In Antigua, a Run in Paradise
It’s time for a run in the Caribbean. Antigua’s Run in Paradise is offering registrants a special rate through February 28 for the third annual edition of the race. A record breaking number of runners on the international, regional and […]
The 10 Best Luxury Hotels in the Caribbean: Readers’ Choice 2017
The people have spoken. Thousands of Caribbean Journal readers have voted on their favorites in the Caribbean, and the results are in. From larger resorts to smaller boutiques, these are the winners of the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for Best […]
Antigua and Barbuda Bullish on Cruise Sector
Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its cruise sector. Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael says he is “very encouraged” about the future of the country’s cruise sector, following a visit to cruise line offices in South Florida. Last […]
Antigua’s Jumby Bay Now Offers CrossFit
Antigua’s private-island resort, Jumby Bay, has launched a pioneering new Crossfit program. The program, ICE NYC at Jumby Bay, is the result of a partnership with New York-based Crossfit studio ICE NYC. The program is led by ICE’s most elite […]
The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Stays for 2017
It’s been five years since we first launched CJ’s annual Cool List of the Caribbean’s coolest hotels, and so much has changed in Caribbean hospitality. In our opinion, the region’s hotel offering has never been better, with a marvelous mix […]
25 Caribbean Destinations to Visit in 2017
Our annual Where to Travel list isn’t about the Caribbean you know. It’s about the Caribbean you have yet to discover. This is all about the places you may have never thought about, destinations that will fascinate you and move you; […]
Antigua and Barbuda Continuing Tourism Boom
Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism boom is continuing, thanks to record-breaking numbers from the United States. The twin-island destination welcomed its 100,000th visitors from the U.S. in 2016, the first time in record arrivals history for Antigua and Barbuda. Indeed, arrivals […]
VIDEO: Flying Over Galley Bay, Antigua
Galley Bay, home to the legendary Galley Bay Resort and Spa, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Antigua. Fly with CJ and take a quick look at the majesty of this stretch of sand. To book a stay […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2016
The Caribbean’s food scene continues to get better, with a renewed focus on honoring local styles and ingredients and a growing slate of world-class restaurants. And 2016 was an eventful year for the region’s restaurants, with several stellar debuts like St. Croix’s […]
Norwegian Announces 2018, 2019 Caribbean Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its summer 2018 and fall/winter 2018-2019 itineraries, featuring new opportunities for guests to set sail to the Caribbean. In summer 2018, Norwegian Gem will set sail for the Bahamas and Florida each Saturday from New […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2016
It was another action-packed year for Caribbean travel, from a spate of new hotels and resorts to a regional challenges like Zika. But the Caribbean continues to grow, with increased investment and development, new air routes and a continued expansion […]
The 25 Best All Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean for 2017
The definition of “all inclusive resorts” has been changing. What used to mean endless buffet lines and mass-produced travel kitsch is rapidly becoming something very different, both in response to changing tastes and the arrival of new kinds of travelers. […]
How to Fly From Antigua to Anguilla
Two of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations are now connected even better. Caribbean Helicopters is resuming its winter schedule of service from Antigua to Anguilla this month, offering the chance for a special kind of multi-island vacation. (And a boon for […]
Marriott Is Opening a New $40 Million Resort in Antigua
Marriott is entering the Antigua and Barbuda market for the first time with a major new resort. The $40 million Coconut Bay Resort project, which will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, broke ground this week on a site two […]
Prince Harry Begins Caribbean Trip in Antigua
Prince Harry arrived in Antigua on Sunday to begin his official visit to the Caribbean. Prince Henry of Wales will be on hand to celebrate the 35th anniversary of independence for Antigua and Barbuda, along with the 50th anniversary of […]
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff to Undergo $13 Million Renovation
Venerable Antigua resort Curtain Bluff has announced that it will close in May 2017 for a $13 million renovation project. Reopening of the 72-room hotel is scheduled for October 28, 2017. The six-month-long revamp, which the resort says is its […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Names New Chairman
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman. The ABTA has appointed former St. Kitts and Nevis Tourism Minister Ricky Skerritt to the role, in which he will be responsible for overseeing the “development of policies and […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Is Hot
Antigua and Barbuda tourism is hot and getting hotter. It’s been a strong year for the country’s tourism, and the numbers continue to improve. The twin-island Caribbean country reported 200,185 visitors through the end of September, a 9.04 percent increase […]
Pineapple Beach Club Opens in Antigua
The Pineapple Beach Club has officially opened on the island of Antigua. The new rebranded adults-only all-inclusive held its grand opening this week after a brief closure for renovations that included upgrades to the property’s dining areas, buildings, grounds, facilities, equipment […]