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It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

Another chapter in Caribbean sustainability begins this year with the official launch of the E‑Finity Caribbean Green Awards, a landmark regional initiative honoring the people, projects and places leading the way in sustainable tourism and environmental innovation, presented by the region’s leading clean energy company. Created to spotlight the region’s most forward-thinking green initiatives, the […]

The Caribbean remains the most sought-after cruise destination in the world, with ports across the region preparing for another strong winter season. Against that backdrop, two of the Eastern Caribbean’s busiest cruise ports are teaming up to host Cruise Connect 2025, a regional forum designed to bring industry leaders together to chart the next phase […]

Wake up to the sound of the sea. Step outside and the sand is already beneath your feet. Wander down to the buffet for breakfast, head straight for the beach, and let the day unfold however you want. Maybe it’s a swim before lunch at the grill. Maybe it’s a cocktail at the swim-up bar, […]

The 15th Annual Antigua and Barbuda Hamptons Challenge Regatta set sail last week, bringing the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean to Long Island’s shores. Held in Sag Harbor, the race drew a competitive fleet of sailors vying for the grand prize: an all-expenses-paid trip to Antigua to compete in Antigua Sailing Week 2026. Under clear […]

The color hits you first. That vivid turquoise that looks almost unreal, the kind you think must have been edited — until you’re standing here, on the soft white sand of Long Bay Beach, seeing it with your own eyes. The curve of the bay is framed by low headlands, the water shimmering in the […]

The paddle hits the ball with a crisp echo as the sun rises over the bay. You’re not at a sports complex — you’re on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, in the heart of Antigua, and the game you love is now part of your vacation. At The Verandah Antigua, pickleball has become more […]

A new regional flight expansion from Sunrise Airways is bringing more connectivity across the Caribbean. The carrier has officially launched six new direct routes out of St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport, adding direct service to some of the most sought-after destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. That includes new flights from that will eventually take […]

A new world-class passenger terminal is nearing completion at Antigua Cruise Port, part of the first phase of the Upland Development project set to be finished by November 2025. Designed to support the island’s growing homeporting operations, the development will also introduce a mix of shopping and dining venues aimed at showcasing the culture and […]

Fast-expanding regional carrier LIAT 20 now has a new name, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The regional airline is now called Liat Air, following a rebrand.  Liat has been adding new routes all over the Caribbean, most recently to Montego Bay and Kingston in Jamaica.  The new brand identity has been “redesigned with purpose, guided by […]

You’re standing beneath the Antiguan sun, a brush in your hand and a canvas in front of you. Around you, music swells from a nearby courtyard. A poet’s voice carries over the breeze. There’s movement everywhere—color in every direction. This is an invitation to see a Caribbean destination through the eyes of its artists. This […]

You arrive to the sound of waves slipping across a cove, the scent of sea breeze curling through the air. A wooden pathway leads you to your villa — and your own private infinity plunge pool, suspended just above the turquoise edge of the Caribbean. Somewhere nearby, a bottle of champagne is already chilling. This […]

It could be the perfect island-hopping vacation. LIAT is adding a major new connection in the Caribbean — and it’s launching next week. The Caribbean carrier will begin nonstop service between Antigua and Montego Bay, Jamaica on July 11, marking a significant expansion of its network under the LIAT 20 brand — and a boost for […]

There’s nothing like a Caribbean beach in summer. The crowds thin out, the winds relax, and the islands start breathing in a different way. The beaches you thought you knew feel new again— stretches of sand once packed with winter crowds now stretch wide open, waiting just for you. It’s the time when the Caribbean […]

The Caribbean’s premier tourism marketing event made a powerful statement in Antigua and Barbuda this year, as Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025 brought together more than 780 delegates from across the globe for a dynamic, reimagined edition of the annual B2B gathering. The event attracted buyers from 16 international markets and tourism suppliers from 22 Caribbean […]

I’m on a perfect Caribbean beach. And it’s all mine. Here in the northeastern corner of Antigua there’s a tucked-away bay with a pristine stretch of sand. The water is calm, the views are endless and the vibes immaculate.  This is the Verandah Antigua, an adults-only resort that’s been constantly reinventing the all-inclusive experience in […]

The reggae. The jerk. The sand. The ackee. The pulse. Montego Bay is filled with music, beaches and bold flavors, and now it’s getting a new nonstop flight from within the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Fast-growing carrier LIAT 20 is adding a second flight to the island of Jamaica, with plans for a route […]

The Caribbean’s biggest tourism event, the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, has officially kicked off in Antigua and Barbuda. Organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, this year marks the first time the twin-island nation is hosting the event, which runs through May 22 at the American University of Antigua. (Caribbean Journal will be on the […]

“We wanted to capture the true spirit of Antigua — its rhythm, its people and its incredible energy.” And that’s precisely the result of the newest musical anthem for the Caribbean island — the product of South Florida-based pop-punk band Give It Up: a fun, energy-filled love letter to Antigua and a brand-new sound. It’s called “Island […]

In a pivotal move to help regional hoteliers regain control of their revenue streams, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is launching the inaugural Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition this May in Antigua.  The one-day business event, set for May 22, aims to arm hospitality leaders with the digital strategies and distribution tactics necessary […]

You can smell it before you see it — a curl of spice in the air, the sizzle of fresh seafood on the grill, the sound of laughter echoing down a cobblestone lane. Culinary Month has begun in Antigua and Barbuda, and the islands are alive with the flavors, rhythms, and stories of the twin-island […]

There’s something about Antigua. The softness of the sand. Those tucked-away little coves. The uncrowded beaches. A single day in Antigua can change the way you think about the world, about life. And the island’s newest music hit is rooted in that feeling.  It’s called “Sunny Day,” and it’s the newest release by music legend […]

The term “green” has never been more important, but it’s also never been a broader term. What once merely meant a degree of environmental focus, has now expanded to encompass everything from renewable energy to sustainability to community tourism. That’s the focus of our 2025 edition of the Greenest Hotels in the Caribbean, which covers […]

It’s what every Caribbean hotel wants more of: direct business. That means when consumers forego larger online travel agent options like Expedia and go right to the hotel website. It means a deeper relationship between customer and hotel, and, more importantly, commission-free revenue for the property. But how do you do it? That’s the focus […]

Morning on one beach, afternoon on another. Huge rooms. Pickleball with an ocean view. Your very own watersports playground. 100 acres of natural landscape. It’s all part of why the all-inclusive St James’s Club and Villas just might have the best address on the whole Caribbean island of Antigua.  You won’t run out of space […]

Antigua. Barbuda. Dominica. Barbados. Grenada. Jamaica. They’re just some of the Caribbean islands upstart carrier LIAT 20 is now serving, and the carrier just upped its frequency.  LIAT 20 is now flying around the Caribbean seven days of the week, the company confirmed, a big step for the company’s intra-regional growth.  That now means flights […]