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Christie’s International Real Estate Is Back in Barbados 

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Christie’s International Real Estate is back in Barbados, with the network rebranding Barbados Luxury Listings as Christie’s International Real Estate Barbados.  The new brokerage is the product of a partnership between Christie’s and Barbados broker Dominique Silvera-Chittell.  It means a […]

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A Colorful Boutique Resort Just Opened Its Doors on the Buzzing South Coast of Barbados

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If you’ve been to Barbados lately, you’ve seen just how much the island’s South Coast has been changing, a place we’ve dubbed its “capital of cool.” New resorts, fresh cafes, hip bars and a palpable sense of energy.  The South […]

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New Caribbean Ferry to Connect Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad

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A landmark new ferry service connecting three Caribbean destinations is anticipate to launch service in the next few months, according to Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali.  The ferry, the product of a partnership between Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados, will […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Speightstown, Barbados

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michaela Dawkins, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach in Speightstown on the northwestern coast of Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]


American Airlines Is Launching Two More Nonstop Routes to Barbados 

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It’s no secret that Barbados has big designs on tapping the US travel market, and in recent months, the island’s efforts have been paying off. First, the island secured more flights from Miami for the holiday.  Last week, Delta Air […]


A New Way to Fly Between Barbados and Jamaica 

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No Caribbean airline has added more flights in the last year than interCaribbean, the Turks and Caicos-based carrier that continues to fill the LIAT void with a host of new routes across the region.  The latest? Newly-launched service between Bridgetown, […]

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The 10 Best Barbados Resorts for 2024, From Platinum Coast Luxe to All-Inclusive  

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Champagne brunches on the Platinum Coast, food truck hopping in Bridgetown, rum shop journeys across the island. Barbados has as rich and vibrant a tourism offering as you’ll find in the Caribbean, with a robust dining scene, a teeming calendar […]


The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, from Adults-Only to Boutique

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What is an all-inclusive resort? In recent years, the answer to that question has changed dramatically. Today, all-inclusive means a resort that is at the cutting edge of travel trends, one that is catering to the demands of a massive […]


This Airline Is Launching Jamaica-Barbados Flights

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Fast-growing regional carrier interCaribbean is adding a major new nonstop route next month: scheduled service between Barbados and Kingston, Jamaica.  InterCaribbean, which is based in Turks and Caicos, has been steadily adding to its regional network in the last year, […]

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The 25 Best Caribbean Beach Bars for 2024

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What is the first thing you want to do after you land at an airport in the Caribbean? For many, it’s a pretty simple answer. Make your way, by car or boat, to your sandy chair, cocktail in hand, at […]


The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024, From Tiny Beach Towns to Hidden Gems

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Maybe you’ve been to the Caribbean a dozen times. Maybe you’re planning your first Caribbean vacation. The Caribbean continues to reinvent itself, to rewrite its story. The Caribbean just keeps getting better. As the region comes off what was a […]


Barbados' Legendary Sailing Week Is Back

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You may have seen those rarities from the Caribbean: the red Mount Gay regatta hats. They’re one of the most prized artifacts in the Caribbean, but they can only be secured if you race in a Mount Gay regatta. In […]