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 […]

Maybe you’ve heard about them. The beaches. The endless, spectacular, enchanting beaches in the twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda. Well, there are actually 365 of them — or, as any local will tell you, there’s a beach for every day of the year.  These beaches are part of the reason why Antigua and Barbuda […]

The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is coming to the land of 365 beaches. Next May, Antigua and Barbuda is hosting the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference.  The announcement was made during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Grand Cayman, where Caribbean Journal is reporting on the […]

Exhibitions. Workshops. Art talks. Sip and paints. A Christmas market. If you’re an art lover, this is good as it gets. It’s a “celebration of culture in color,” as the organizers put it.  And the best part? It’s all focused on one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, which […]

Two of the world’s most sought after destinations came together this week with the holding of the annual Antigua Barbuda Hamptons Challenge Regatta.  The event brought Antigua’s signature sailing spirt to Long Island, promoting Antigua’s sailing tradition to the Hampton’s ultra-affluent community.  This year’s Regatta saw “perfect weather,” officials said, with the event helping to […]

Beginning in December, the sizzling Caribbean destination of Antigua and Barbuda is set for a major ramp-up of service on American Airlines.  The world’s largest airline is planning to expand its existing Charlotte-Antigua flights to daily nonstop service, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The daily service will officially take effect on Dec. 5, the carrier confirmed.  […]

Some of the best beaches in the world (365 of them, to be exact). A world-class culinary scene. The Caribbean’s greatest concentration of luxury all-inclusive resorts. A vibrant, dynamic cultural offering. And an indescribable, almost curative energy all across the destination, one that just takes your stress level down a few notches and puts you […]

From the world-class resorts in Antigua to the laid-back, beachy charm of neighboring Barbuda, there are quite a few reasons why travelers are flocking to the twin-island paradise, which is seeing record visitor numbers for the destination. Whether you’re looking to plan an active getaway, a classic beach vacation or something in between, here are […]

Antigua and Barbuda native Bernel Simon just flew home in historic fashion — in his new role as an American Airlines captain.  Captain Simon was greeted with a water cannon salute with the arrival of American Airlines flight 2378 fro New York.  In a gesture of national pride, Simon flew the Antigua and Barbuda national flag […]

All-inclusive resorts are more popular than ever, particularly in the Caribbean. The all-inclusive concept just keeps winning over travelers, who have been drawn to the ease, comfort and convenience of the concept. But the biggest thing within the space isn’t the kind of large, all-encompassing resort you might be thinking of. In recent years, it’s […]

American Airlines is adding another daily flight to the buzzing Caribbena island of Antigua this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Dec. 5, American Airlines will be expanding its Charlotte-Antigua flight to daily nonstop service.  It’s another boost for an island that is already projecting a record year for tourism in 2024.  American Airlines will […]

Antigua and Barbuda tourism is projecting a “record year” in tourist arrivals, buoyed by the recent Antigua and Barbuda Showcase event.  Antigua and Barbuda’s big travel trade event was a big “success,” according to the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association, which put on the annual event this past week.  The dedicated travel trade […]

It’s the fastest growing sport in America – the world, for that matter, too — for a reason. The ease, fun and tremendous workout pickleball provides have quickly captivated players everywhere — and that includes the Caribbean.  While an increasing number of resorts around the Caribbean and Mexico are starting to develop their pickleball offerings, one […]

Cricket fans in Antigua and Barbuda are reveling in the sun and excitement at Beach 366, a pop-up beach created by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Beach 366 made its debut at the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, adding a wave of enjoyment to the games.  This […]

The plunge-pool villas at Hammock Cove. The historic streets of Nelson’s Dockyard. Pool days at Sheer Rocks. Unforgettable honeymoons. Vibrant meals of pepperpot and fungee. Beach bar hopping on the south coast. Endless serenity in Barbuda.  Travelers keep flocking to the 365-beach-strong Antigua and Barbuda, and the surge in visitors has helped lead to what […]

Sunrise Airways has officially embarked on its Eastern Caribbean expansion.  The newly-reinvigorated regional carrier began its new flights to Antigua, St Kitts and Dominica this weekend.  The new routes are part of a broader push in the intra-regional market, operated on Embraer 120 twin-prop service.  The new flights help fill the void left by the […]