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Best Western Is Expanding to Antigua
Best Western Hotels and Resorts is coming to Antigua. The new Best Western Premier Hotel at St. Mary’s Court is slated to open in the summer of 2018. The property will include 126 guestrooms, each of which will include 40-inch […]
VIDEO: The Best Antigua All-Inclusive Resort
Antigua is a different kind of all-inclusive destination: its resorts are less crowded, but more luxurious and more intimate. They’re discerning resorts for discerning travelers. So choosing the best one isn’t easy, whether you’re looking for an ultra-boutique like Hermitage […]
Antigua and Barbuda to Develop Geothermal Energy
Antigua and Barbuda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thermal Energy Partners for the future production of geothermal energy on the island. Through this public-private partnership, Antigua’s first geothermal project will utilize Organic Rankine Cycle generation with 10 MW […]
New Antigua Adults-Only Resort Planning October Grand Opening
The new Pineapple Beach Club adults-only all-inclusive resort in Antigua is planning a Oct. 1 grand opening. The debut will follow a month-long renovation project that will include upgrades to the property’s guest rooms, grounds, facilities, equipment and ovreall operations. […]
Antigua’s New Conservation Push on the Island of Redonda
One of the Caribbean’s largely unknown islands is getting a big new conservation boost. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to remove goats and invasive rats from its most remote, offshore island, Redonda. The effort is aimed […]
Antigua’s Solar-Powered Schools
One of the Caribbean’s most solar-friendly countries has continued its green push by adding solar power to a host of schools. Antigua and Barbuda has already supplied 12 schools with PV Energy’s sun2roof [sic] photovoltaic roof installations, such as one […]
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Planning Upgrades
One of Antigua’s signature all-inclusive resorts is planning a series of upgrades for the upcoming season. Curtain Bluff has announced plans to upgrade and re-introduce its signature Hulford Suites, along with adding new on-property services. Each of the Halford suites […]
VIDEO: Another Big Reason to Visit Antigua and Barbuda
The Caribbean has a major new destination: Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua, the region’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. While it’s long been a destination for travelers in the know, for those in search of one of the most fascinating sites in […]
Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort Names New GM
Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort has named a new general manager. The property has appointed Alistair Forrest as its general manager, marking a return to the role for Forrest, who had previously served at the resort in the role from 2008-2012. […]
A Must-Visit Waterfront Restaurant in Antigua
Falmouth Harbour: it’s one of the Caribbean’s yachting hubs, a Mecca for superyachts the world over, a hub for people-watching, boat-watching and Antiguan food. And while there are some great eateries around the harbour, the newest on the scene has […]
Antigua and Barbuda Names New US Tourism Director
Antigua and Barbuda has named a new director for the United States tourism market. The twin-island country has appointed Kim Jack Riley to the role; she began the position officially on Wednesday. “We welcome Kim Jack Riley to her new […]
Antigua’s Pineapple Beach Club Is Now Open
The Caribbean’s newest all-inclusive has opened its doors in Antigua. The Pineapple Beach Club is Antigua’s new adults-only all-inclusive, set on a quarter-mile arc of white-sand beach on Long Bay in Antigua. The resort, set at the former Grand Pineapple […]
Doing Business in the Caribbean 2016
By Paul Hay CJ Contributor Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency is the 13th in the long-standing series of co-publications by the World Bank and International Financial Corporation (IFC). This annual report on the ease in doing business […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism is Surging
By Alexander Britell Tourism is booming in Antigua and Barbuda, with travel demand continuing to surge, according to new data from Expedia Group. The company’s latest report showed a 35 percent increase in travel demand to Antigua and Barbuda across all Expedia […]
What’s New at Antigua’s St James’s Club and Villas
One of Antigua’s top all-inclusive resorts has made a series of changes to the property. Chief among them is the addition of a new 3,700-square-foot fitness center, according to Elite Island Resorts. The hotel has also unveiled a series of […]
You Should Visit Antigua in May. Here’s How.
Our new Destination of the Month feature offers a more in-depth exploration of the Caribbean’s top destinations, with a look at where to stay, play and eat — and how to get there. This month, our destination of the month is […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Is Booming
By Alexander Britell Antigua and Barbuda is surging. The twin-island destination in the Eastern Caribbean has been firing on all cylinders, from a wave of large-scale resort development deals to a brand-new airport that has already become one of the […]
The 10 Best Airports in the Caribbean – 2016
These days, flying can be so stressful and soul-destroying that by the time you’ve navigated check-in, security and all the chaos of the concourse you’re desperate for a vacation – even if you didn’t need one before. Which is why […]
New Resort Project Launches in Antigua
Another new resort project is coming to Antigua. The Labahia Hotel Resorts and Condominiums has officially launched in the Friars Hill area of Antigua. The $52 million project is being developed by Adams Investment Management and the government of Antigua […]
$2 Billion Caribbean Resort Project Closer to Launch
The Caribbean’s biggest new hotel project is closer to launching. Right now, it’s called the Grenada Resort Complex Project, the brainchild of a China-based development group called United Demi Group. The project, which held its official launch in China last […]
The Caribbean’s Biggest New Solar Energy Project Is at Antigua’s Airport
In what is a pioneering project, Antigua will be inaugurating a new 3 megawatt solar power plant this week — at its international airport. The solar energy installation at VC Bird International Airport includes more than 12,000 photovoltaic panels, developed and […]
Elite Island Resorts Buys Sandals’ Grand Pineapple Resort in Antigua
Sandals has sold its Grand Pineapple Antigua all-inclusive resort to Elite Island Resorts. The sale, which will become effective May 30, 2016, will see the hotel renamed and rebranded as the Pineapple Beach Club under Elite Island Resorts’ ownership. The […]
How to Travel to Antigua Right Now, For Less
Antigua and Barbuda — home to 365 beaches and some of the region’s most beautiful all-inclusive resorts. And while Valentine’s Day has come and gone, a romantic winter getaway in Antigua is still easy — and affordable. That’s where the […]
The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2016
It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. […]
Guadeloupe, Antigua, Dominica Lightly Shaken By Earthquake
The Guadeloupe archipelago was lightly shaken by a 4.9-magnitude earthquake on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at around 12:42 PM local time, at a depth of 119 […]
A Major New Hotel Project Is Coming to Antigua’s Half Moon Bay
A landmark site is reborn By Alexander Britell A major new hotel project is coming to Antigua. Replay Resorts has announced the acquisition of 108 acres of oceanfront property on the site of the former Half Moon Resort. The property, […]
Antigua and Barbuda Is Abolishing Its Personal Income Tax
Another Caribbean island will soon be without a personal income tax. Antigua and Barbuda will be abolishing its personal income tax beginning in April, the government announced this week. The personal income tax, which had been introduced in 2004, had […]
How JetBlue Performed in 2015
JetBlue saw a 11.3 percent traffic increase in December, according to the company’s latest report. The year-over-year increase in revenue passenger miles saw a jump from 3.41 billion in December 2014 to 3.799 billion last month. It was accompanied by […]