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All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Grows to 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Mexico
British Airways Resumes Antigua Flights
British Airways has officially relaunched its service from London Heathrow to Antigua and Barbuda. The carrier’s resumption comes as Antigua and Barbuda is included on the UK’s Green List of travel destinations. “The increase in airlift with British Airways is …
Cruising Returns to Antigua and Barbuda
Cruising has returned to Antigua and Barbuda. The first cruise ship to return to the destination was Windstar Cruises’ Sea Breeze, which called on St John’s this week. The ship was welcomed with a water cannon salute in St John’s …
CDC: Antigua and Barbuda Among World’s Safest Destinations
Antigua and Barbuda has continued its model tourism reopening with a new designation by the US CDC as a “low-risk” destination. Antigua and Barbuda has been moved to Level 1, the lowest risk level, in the most recent travel advisory …
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Antigua’s All-Inclusive Pineapple Beach Club Is Open Again
One of Antigua’s most popular all-inclusive hotels is back, Caribbean Journal has learned. The adults-only Pineapple Beach Club, part of the Elite Island Resorts collection, is open and welcoming back guests. The property, set on a quarter mile of white-sand …
Sotheby’s International Realty Expands to Antigua and Barbuda
Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded in the Caribbean with a new office in Antigua and Barbuda. Majestic Realty Caribbean Limited is the newest member of the global real estate network; it will now be operating as Antigua & Barbuda Sothebys …
LIAT Begins Caribbean Relaunch
Caribbean airline LIAT has resumed its commercial schedule, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier, which is currently under administration, will be operating flights to a “limited number of destinations,” according to a company statement. That will include flights on five …
From The Bahamas to St Kitts, 7 Places to Go in December
When the first Caribbean destinations began reopening in June, the travel world was filled with uncertainty. But in the six months since, the Caribbean has sent a message to the world that tourism reopenings can largely be done in a …
Virgin Atlantic to Continue Antigua Flights
Virgin Atlantic will be continuing its flights between the United Kingdom and Antigua and Barbuda amid the UK lockdown, officials said. The airline will maintain its service of two flights each week through Nov. 21. After that, Virgin will be …
Caribbean Airline LIAT Returns to Flying
After being shuttered for months, regional Caribbean carrier LIAT has returned to flying. The carrier operated its first daily flight from Antigua to Dominica on Nov. 1. The airline will be operating a limited schedule this month after suspending services …
Antigua and Barbuda Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
When the first commercial flight touched down in Antigua and Barbuda since the COVID-19 crisis began, arriving passengers were greeted by a host of new anti-infection procedures — as the destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4. Of the destination’s …
Discovery Land Company’s Big New Barbuda Project
There’s a new luxury resort community project that’s quietly launched in the Caribbean: the Barbuda Ocean Club, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. Discovery Land Company, the developer and operator of some of the world’s most exclusive residential club communities and …
Antigua and Barbuda Sets a New Tourism Record
For several years, Antigua and Barbuda has been among the Caribbean’s hottest destinations, with a thriving hotel pipeline, surging arrivals and even a brand-new, world-class-airport. And this week it just broke a record. Antigua and Barbuda received its 300,000th visitor …
Earthquake Causes Shaking in Northeast Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.2-magnitude earthquake caused shaking across much of the northeastern Caribbean on Sunday morning, according to data from the US Geological Survey. The quake, which struck at around 11:12 AM local time, was centered about …
The Best Caribbean Summer Destinations for 2017
Beauty isn’t seasonal. So when you’re planning your summer vacation for 2017, you need to be thinking Caribbean. Because, contrary to the views of some, the Caribbean is just as wonderful a place to visit in the summer as it is …
These Are the Best Caribbean Countries to Live In
The United Nations Development Programme has released the latest edition of its Human Development Index, it’s periodic ranking that effectively names the best countries in the world to live in. The index is based on a number of factors, including …
Callaloo Cay Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua
A major new resort project has broken ground in Antigua and Barbuda: Callaloo Cay. The luxury development is the brainchild of Al Caribi Antigua Development Limited — a joint venture between Sheik Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qassimi of Dubai and the …
Antigua and Barbuda Bullish on Cruise Sector
Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its cruise sector. Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael says he is “very encouraged” about the future of the country’s cruise sector, following a visit to cruise line offices in South Florida. Last …
Antigua and Barbuda Continuing Tourism Boom
Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism boom is continuing, thanks to record-breaking numbers from the United States. The twin-island destination welcomed its 100,000th visitors from the U.S. in 2016, the first time in record arrivals history for Antigua and Barbuda. Indeed, arrivals …
