The twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda has 365 beaches — or, as locals like to say, a beach for every day of the week.  Now, the country is getting more major nonstop flights for every day of the week, too.  American Airlines is expanding its service to Antigua out of Miami, with plans for a […]

The people have spoken. The world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel — Caribbean Journal readers – have chosen their top picks for the best small hotels across the wider Caribbean region. This year’s 2023 Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards celebrate boutique hotels in every Caribbean destination, from The Bahamas to the north to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao […]

Cruise season has officially begun on the island of Antigua.  Luxury small-ship brand Seabourn kicked off the opening of the season with the arrival of Seabourn Pursuit this week.  The 264-passenger ship was the first to call on Heritage Quay in St John’s, part of what’s expected to be a “robust season,” according to Antigua […]

You’re on your balcony peering out at the serene beauty of a national park. There’s blue water and green hills as far as you can see; the only sounds are tropical birds and swaying palm trees.  A short stroll away, you can find boundless energy: brand new pickleball courts, the largest mini-golf course in Antigua, a sports bar […]

Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation is adding a pair of new routes in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is launching scheduled flights from both St Barth and Antigua to Anguilla.  Both routes will be operating from mid-January to early April 2024.  Antigua-St Barth flights will operate on Saturdays and Sundays, making it easier […]

Antigua will be playing host to a travel advisor-focused conference in January.  The Travel Tribe Collective will be hosting what it’s billing as an “immersive travel industry conference” at The Verandah resort in Antigua from Jan. 22-26, 2024.  The event, which will be in its second year, will put The Verandah in the spotlight, a […]

It’s fall, the kids are back in school. Travel is calmer and it’s time for the perfect relaxing Caribbean getaway. If you’ve been paying attention, adults-only resorts, particularly those of the all-inclusive variety, are hotter than ever in the Caribbean, as more and more adult-focused resorts open and others convert to adults-only. Travelers are clearly […]

There’s nothing like a Caribbean honeymoon: stunning beaches, days filled with a mix of relaxation and adventure, limitless natural beauty.  But when it comes to choosing the right destination, the decision can often come down to the right hotel — usually one where you can find that perfect blend of seclusion, intimacy and luxury (and, if […]

It’s already a major Caribbean yachting powerhouse, but Antigua and Barbuda is projecting a significant year ahead.  Franklyn Brathwaite, president of the Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association, says “all indications are that business is strong and that the yachting industry will have a strong year in Antigua and Barbuda.” Antigua has long been […]

There’s a new way to travel to one of the most sought-after island destinations in the wider Caribbean: thw twin-island hotspot of Antigua and Barbuda.  Fast-expanding carrier Silver Airways has announced plans to launch a new route between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Antigua, opening up the island to the fast network of flights between […]

It’s set on one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean: tucked between Long Bay and Devil’s Bridge National Park, a corner of serenity on an island that specializes in it.  Now, The Verandah, long one of the op all-inclusive resorts in Antigua, is reopening as an adults-only property, officially debuting on Nov. 17. […]

Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a crescendo in the 1960s and 1970s with the emergence of reggae as a global phenomenon, […]

There are all-inclusive resorts, and then there are all-inclusive resorts. Stay at the latter, and you’ll find a sanctuary, a rarefied, charming, unforgettable place to vacation.  That’s the essence of Galley Bay, the legendary resort in Antigua where adults-only travel and all-inclusive beach living are an art form, where nature lovers will find an oasis. […]

There are necessary ingredients to the perfect romantic retreat: a degree of privacy, a hint of seclusion, the right amounts of design and service. But these are not always sufficient. The most romantic getaways in the Caribbean have an extra quality: they manage to cultivate a sense of magic; they take you somewhere else.  Our […]

Curtain Bluff, one of the top all-inclusive resorts in Antigua, has begun a renovation project during its annual summer closure.  The renovation project includes upgrades to the property’s Hulford Colletion Suites, the Morris and Grace Bay Pool Suites and an expansion to the wellness area, among others.  “From breath-taking new room designs to revitalized amenities […]

Antigua and Barbuda has launched a new landmark program specifically for travel advisors, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The destination has created a new online specialist training program, along with a new rewards and incentives program for agents.  The new course includes both benefits and rewards for both advisors and clients.  Graduates will see an […]

It’s a quarter-mile long, pearl-white and shimmering turquoise, one of the most stunning strands of sand you’ll find in the Caribbean: Long Bay in Antigua.  It’s the sort of beach that calls us all to the Caribbean, a place for days filled with bobbing in the sea and sailing the trade winds and hammocks rocking […]

Caribbean Airlines is continuing its fast-paced intra-regional expansion with more new routes around the Caribbean. Beginning Aug. 23, Caribbean Airlines will be adding new services between Trinidad, Dominica and Antigua on Wednesdays and Sundays.  The carrier will also be launching new flight options from Barbados to Guyana’s Ogle Airport.  The new routes come after Caribbean […]

Before successful Caribbean advisor Amanda Bisack, owner of Travelista Travels,  entered the travel industry, she worked as a hip-hop dancer, commercial print model and actress. Bisack has had spreads in Women’s Health Magazine, People’s, Forbes, Model Airplane, White House Black Market and TIME. And she has shot commercials for a variety of brands such as […]

It’s one of the best ways to arrive in the Caribbean right now: the “Love Lane” fast track service for couples traveling to Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport.  All tough out June, couples entering the “Love Lane” will be fast-tracked through immigration via a special couples-only lane.  It’s all part of Antigua and Barbuda’s popular […]

While emerging Caribbean islands are great for growth, several travel experts are reporting that three particular islands are especially hot for luxury travelers not looking to go off-the-beaten path. Antigua  “Antigua is wonderful, so easy to get around the island with so many cool boutique resorts, 365 separate beaches, beautiful white sand sky blue water,” […]

One of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is embarking on an “extensive” renovation project with plans to reopen in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua is launching a “multimillion-dollar” renovation timed for completion for the reopening of the property for the season on Oct. 21, 2023.  The makeover […]

Antigua and Barbuda is one of the biggest success stories of the Caribbean in the pandemic era, with record-breaking arrivals last year and even bigger numbers so far in 2023. Now, the twin-island destination is getting another boost with the return of ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines.  This week, Frontier announced that it would be making […]

Antigua and Barbuda is breaking records for stay over visitors, but the country is also seeing surging cruise passenger arrivals.  The destination welcomed more than 500,000 cruise passengers during the 2022-2023 winter season, according to new data from the Antigua Cruise Port.  That number was boosted by Antigua’s growing position as a top homeporting destination […]

The Caribbean’s hottest new culinary event kicked off this week in Antigua and Barbuda, with the debut of the destination’s new Restaurant Week.  The event, which actually runs from May 7 to 21, showcases the best of the twin-island hotspot’s culinary excellence, from popular local spots to three-course menus at some of the country’s best […]

Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett just spent a beach-filled Caribbean vacation in Antigua and Barbuda.  Bassett, who was joined by her sister, D’nette Bassett and close friend Dawnn Lewis, came to the twin-island destination after a busy awards season that included the Oscar nomination for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.  The group’s trip including […]