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Is this the greatest hotel room in the Caribbean? You’re in your own private infinity pool, peering out at Antigua’s famously turquoise water; there’s a freshly-stocked wet bar to your left, a floating lounge chair to your right. It’s hard to think of a more perfect place to stay than this.  That’s how we felt […]

Condor Airlines will be returning to Antigua and Barbuda for a second season this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Antigua and Barbuda tourism officials revealed they had secured a second season of flights on Condor, which is flying between Frankfurt and Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport.  Condor launched the flights last year, which led to […]

The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is coming to Antigua and Barbuda this spring: the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which is holding its 43rd annual edition in the destination.  The event brings together tourism suppliers with wholesalers from around the world for two days of business meetings.  It also puts the spotlight […]

Postcard-perfect beaches (365 of them, to be exact). Secluded coves. Unforgettable restaurants. World-famous historical sites. Out-of-this-world resorts.  In the last decade, it’s been arguably the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean: the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, which continues to see travelers flocking for its unique blend of luxury, authenticity, serenity and history.  But they’re not […]

After five months of decline, Caribbean hotel occupancy finished strong at the end of 2024, according to new data from analytics firm STR.  The region’s hotels were 69.3 percent full in December, a 1.9 percent jump over the same period in 2023.  That helped move the needle for the calendar year to an 0.8 percent […]

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the planet.) Because no matter what the purpose of your trip to the Caribbean, a […]

One of Antigua’s hottest tables has officially reopened in a new location, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Rokuni, the Asian-inspired eatery that’s been one of the island’s top culinary destinations since it first opened in 2021, has debuted its new location at the Sugar Ridge resort.  The resort includes a private Rainforest Room, a Zen Room, […]

Today’s travelers want experiences. They want great food. They want authenticity. They want thoughtful service. But if you’re been following the travel industry in the last half-decade, you know that what today’s travelers really want are all-inclusive resorts. The all-inclusive concept keeps booming, with just about every hotel brand entering the space in some form […]

You can find the perfect island. You can book the perfect hotel. But your vacation hasn’t really begun until you pull up to your chair with an ice-cold cocktail at the perfect Caribbean beach bar. For all of the wonders and charms of this region, nothing manages to so easily access the hearts of travelers […]

It was one of the first major guides we at Caribbean Journal ever put together: The Cool List, whose first edition was back in 2013 and which remains an unrivaled curation of unique, character-filled, personality-driven, artful hotels around the Caribbean. Every year, it’s a bit different, with one unifying theme: The Cool List is all […]

The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys.  Then there are the hotels: the region’s accommodations have never been better or more different, whether it’s the continued growth of all-inclusive resorts […]

What is the Punta Cana experience? Is it the white sand beach? Or the endless cocktails? Or the warmth of the service? Since the area first developed as a tourism destination decades ago in the Dominican Republic, it’s been defined by its hotels: large, mostly all-inclusive resorts designed around a comfortable, easygoing ambience and a […]

Antigua and Barbuda has been one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing destinations this year, and that now includes an all-time record.  Last Saturday, the destination’s VC Bird International Airport welcomed a total of 51 flights, including 13 international flights, three private charters and 35 flights from within the Caribbean — a record-breaking total for a single day […]

One is family-friendly. The other is an adults-only escape. They’re both part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, both set on a beautiful stretch of beach in Punta Cana.  And they both just reopened after a sweeping $32 million upgrade.  The adjacent Royalton Punta Cana and Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana are officially back, having reopened after […]

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s premier warm-weather destination but, in our opinion, as the most complex, diverse, vibrant destination on […]

The Caribbean’s premier art week is back again in Antigua and Barbuda, with a host of cultural showcases across the twin-island destination.  Art Week Antigua and Barbuda kicked off on Wednesday, with events running now through Dec. 3.  That includes an art weekend in Barbuda, with island wide music and food; the “Rhythm and Vibes” […]

It’s been a major priority for one of the Caribbean’s quickest-growing cruise ports: homeporting — that is, being a home base for cruise ships exploring the eastern and southern Caribbean.  Now Antigua is preparing for what officials are calling a potentially record-breaking homeporting season.  Since it first began homeporting two years ago, Antigua’s cruise port has […]

It’s the honeymoon capital of the Caribbean. It’s also the luxury all-inclusive capital of the Caribbean. It’s a burgeoning culinary hotspot, a wellness getaway and, well, one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands, period. And did we mention the 365 beaches?  Antigua and Barbuda has also been one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean […]

They’re the world’s top experts on Caribbean travel: Caribbean Journal readers. And once again, the largest community of Caribbean travelers on the planet has spoken, selecting the winners of the annual Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards.  This year’s Awards saw more than 35,798 total votes, a resounding message of the continued strong travel demand for […]

It’s not just the 365 beaches. As they like to say in Antigua and Barbuda, the beach is just the beginning. Maybe it’s the world-class sailing. Or the snorkeling. Or the cutting-edge food scene (make sure you try Restaurant Week in 2025). Or the history.  Whatever the reason, Antigua and Barbuda has been one of […]

The walls are adorned with vintage posters of the West Indies cricket team. The seating is plush: leather and velvet chairs and sofas. There’s a lovely corner bar counter. There’s a distinct sheen all around the place, and beautiful palm-filled wallpaper.  If you didn’t know it, you’d think you’d walked into an exclusive club in […]

The beaches. The island-hopping. The lush green hills and historic charm. Antigua and Barbuda is one of the most fascinating ports in the Caribbean, and now the fast-growing cruise destination just welcomed another ship.  Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess just made its first-ever call to Antigua, bringing more than 2,600 passengers to the cruise dock in […]

It’s that extra degree of stress relief. Of pampering. Of self-care. Caribbean vacations are naturally relaxing. But the right wellness focus can make a traditional Caribbean getaway transformative. That’s where the island of Antigua comes in, with its enviable collection of top resorts, many with a focus on delivering authentic, meaningful wellness experiences.  But the […]

They’ve been a standard in the South Pacific for decades: overwater bungalows, those standalone cottages perched right above the water with thatched roofs and glass floors. In the Caribbean, though, it wasn’t until 2016, when Sandals opened their first overwater villas in Montego Bay, that the concept really went mainstream. In recent years, more overwater […]

I’m on my private deck, stepping into an ocean-view infinity pool that’s all mine. All I hear is the shake of palm trees. There’s a fully-stocked fridge around the corner, a plush swinging chair to my right. It doesn’t get any better than this in the Caribbean Period.  Nothing in the Caribbean has been more […]

What’s the fastest-growing economy in the Caribbean? According to a new report from the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the answer is simple: Antigua and Barbuda.  The twin-island country is projected to see its GDP grow by 6.3 percent in 2024, according to the UN ECLAC’s “Economic Survey of Latin […]