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American Airlines Adds Antigua Flights as Demand at “All-Time High”

WestJet Returns to Antigua and Barbuda

Another major carrier has returned to Antigua and Barbuda. This time it’s leading Canadian leisure airline WestJet, which officially returned to the twin-island destination this week. WestJet is now operating a weekly Sunday flight between Toronto and Antigua’s VC Bird …

The Winners of the 2021 Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards

They’re here. After more than 53,000 votes were cast, the world’s largest community of experts on Caribbean travel — Caribbean Journal readers — has spoken, naming their favorite places in the Caribbean, from the best luxury resort to the region’s culinary …

Antigua and Barbuda to Require Proof of Vaccination for Travel

Antigua and Barbuda is updating its travel protocols beginning Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Most notably, all arriving passengers are required to have received at least one dose of a World Health Organization-approved vaccine in order to enter the …

These Caribbean Resorts Require Proof of Vaccination For Guests 16+

Elite Island Resorts’ portfolio of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts now requires all guests 16 and over to show proof of vaccination. The new policy, first announced last month, officially took effect this week. The company had initially set the threshold at …

All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Grows to 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Mexico

All-inclusive resorts are hotter than ever, and since the world’s largest hotel company has made a high-profile entry into the space, the segment is becoming increasingly interesting. The All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio currently includes 25 properties across destinations including …

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 …

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 …