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This Adults-Only Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Has Two Beaches, Four Pools, and Endless Pickleball

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The breeze feels different on Antigua’s east coast. It moves through the palms faster here, pushes a little texture into the water, carries the sound of the surf across the low hills. You turn off the road, pass through the gate, and the property opens across, first, lush greenery, and then a broad stretch of […]

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Barbados Is Getting a New Marriott All-Inclusive With a Rooftop Pool, Swim-Up Rooms, and an Open-Air Art Studio

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The west coast of Barbados has never lacked for high-end resorts. What it hasn’t really had is the kind of energy-forward, design-led property that feels tuned to how younger, adult travelers actually are moving through vacations right now now. The Platinum Coast has long leaned classic and composed. The “Platinum Coast” has always been the […]

Flights

Flight Watcher: New York to Barbados for Under $400 in March

Little Good Harbour.

We found a strong spring fare that has popped up between New York and Barbados, with American Airlines offering roundtrip flights starting at $384 for travel March 15 through March 21, according to Google Flights data. At this price, Barbados becomes one of the best-value Caribbean getaways you can book out of New York right […]

News

Hotel Spotlight: Sandy Lane, Barbados

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What Advisors Should Know FirstSandy Lane is the defining luxury resort in Barbados and one of the most recognized hotels in the Caribbean, with a reputation built on privacy, precision service, and long-standing relationships with repeat guests. This is a property advisors reach for when the brief calls for discretion, consistency, and an experience that […]


Flight Watcher: New York to Barbados for Under $400 in March

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Severine Parkin, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset on the beach at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and […]

Hotel Tracker: A Pink-Sand Beach Vacation in Barbados For $272 a Night

You can stay at The Crane Barbados for $272 per night for travel between February 9 and 14, a notable winter rate at one of the island’s most established and distinctive resorts. For February — traditionally one of the strongest months in Barbados — pricing at this level stands out. Rates at The Crane often climb well above this during […]

Marriott Is Opening Its New Barbados All-Inclusive With 88 Rooms, a Postcard-Worthy Beach, and a Swim-Up Cave Bar

All-inclusive resorts have always fit Barbados. And they’re also different in Barbados. They’re not the megaresorts you might think of. They’re more intimate, smaller-scale, particularly on the legendary west coast — also known as the Platinum Coast. This side of the island draws travelers who return often and expect consistency. Resorts sit close to the […]

Winair Just Launched Barbados–St Kitts Flights, in a Boost for Island Hopping

The approach into St Kitts is intimate. Green hills roll toward the sea, Basseterre’s waterfront curves into view, and the island reveals itself slowly from the air. This week, that arrival became easier for travelers coming from Barbados, as regional carrier Winair operated its first-ever nonstop flight between the two destinations. The new Barbados–St Kitts […]

Caribbean Airspace Reopens and Flights "Can Resume"

Caribbean airspace is fully open again for flights, Caribbean Journal has learned. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the temporary restrictions expired at 12AM on Sunday morning. “Flights can resume. Airlines are informed, and will update their schedules quickly. Please continue to work with your airline if your flight was affected by the restrictions,” […]

Marriott Is Reopening These Two All-Inclusive Beach Resorts in Barbados in 2026

When Marriott International acquired Elegant Hotels back in 2019, it quietly reshaped Barbados’ resort landscape. The deal brought a collection of established beachfront properties into Marriott’s portfolio. More importantly, it kicked off Marriott’s foray into the all-inclusive space, beginning what has been a massive expansion into all-inclusive all over the Caribbean region and beyond.  In […]

Barbados Leads the Caribbean in Cruise Passenger Growth

Barbados has emerged as the fastest-growing cruise destination in the Caribbean so far this year, posting the strongest passenger growth of any destination in the region through the first three quarters. According to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Barbados welcomed 496,256 cruise passengers through three quarters, representing year-over-year growth of 31.5 percent. The increase […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Carlisle Bay, Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this beautiful shot of Carlisle Bay in Barbados. “It was such a serene shot as I sat enjoying the sounds of the waves, and the warmth of the weather in Barbados.  Such a beautiful island,” Nikki writes to us. Have you […]

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