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The Caribbean’s Hottest Culinary Event Is Coming to Antigua

Whether you’re having sushi by the pool at Rokuni, savoring Venetian cicchetti on the beach at Wild Tamarind or enjoying grazing boards at the Antigua Vintage Tea House, Antigua and Barbuda is filled with exceptional, unforgettable culinary experiences. Indeed, Antigua …

From Jamaica to Turks and Caicos, The 11 Best Villa Resorts

Your own space, your own pool, your own vacation. If you’ve been following the Caribbean travel industry over the last few years, you know that no sector has seen faster, bigger growth than that of luxury villas. It’s just what …

At This Caribbean All-Inclusive, A New Way to Enjoy the Water

On my right are the plunge-pool villas of the Hammock Cove resort. On my left, the green hills of one of the most beautiful corners of Antigua. The Caribbean Sea is straight ahead through the mouth of the bay. And …

The 5 Best New Overwater Bungalow Resorts in the Caribbean

For decades, overwater bungalows were the exclusive specialty of the South Pacific. Not anymore. More and more overwater resorts are starting to pop around the Caribbean, from the islands of Panama to the heart of the Dutch Caribbean. And while …

From Nassau to Grand Cayman, 6 Islands for Your March Vacation

Celebrity-filled food festivals, villa vacations and diverse spring breaks. It’s peak season in the Caribbean – but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a unique island vacation this March. And our latest edition of Where to Go takes you across …

A Major New Culinary Event in Antigua and Barbuda

A new culinary event is coming to Antigua and Barbuda in May, Caribbean Journal has learned. The first-ever Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week will celebrate the island’s buzzing food scene, with 14 days of special menus, international chef appearances and …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Finding the Blue in Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ken Jeffery, who sent in this lovely shot of the water at the St. James’s Club and Villas in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it …

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Antigua and Barbuda Names New Tourism Director for Caribbean, Latin America

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new director of tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America. The ABTA has appointed Charmaine Brown-Spencer to the role, in which she will be responsible for growing market share and destination …

Caribbean Moment: Finding All-Inclusive Serenity in Antigua

It’s just you and the water and the sound of serenity. This is one of the balconies in the new-look waterfront suites at Antigua’s fantastic Verandah Resort, a property that takes Caribbean relaxation to another level. Perched here, above the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Shirley Heights, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jon Worthington, who sent in this lovely shot of Shirley Heights in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject …

Antigua’s Biggest Travel Conference Is Set for June

Antigua and Barbuda’s biggest travel conference is set for June. The eighth edition of the Showcase Antigua Barbuda trade show will be held from June 5-7, 2023, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority confirmed. The event will be held at the …

The 20 Most Romantic Beaches in the Caribbean for 2023

What makes a beach romantic? The best way to answer that might be to define what does not make a beach romantic: huge crowds. Towering resorts. Artificial noise. The Caribbean’s most romantic beaches tend to be tucked away; quiet; serene. …

The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this lovely shot from the Buccaneer Beach Club in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in …

The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023

It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That …

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Marriott to Reopen Top Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

Marriott International has quietly been cultivating a broad portfolio of all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean, from small boutiques in Barbados to large beach hotels in Antigua. Last year, that included Marriott’s highly-anticipated addition of what is now the crown jewel …

Building the Caribbean’s Best Tennis (And Pickleball) Courts

If you’ve played tennis at a top Caribbean resort, chances are it was built by one company: Agile Courts, which has been building courts around the United States and the Caribbean for what is now a half century. Indeed, …

Antigua and Barbuda Wellness Month Is In Full Swing

The Caribbean’s top wellness month is in full swing in Antigua and Barbuda. From “Soca-robix” to plant-based brunch, the twin-island destination is celebrating its full spectrum of wellness experiences throughout the month of January. The month began with a …