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This Hotel on One of the Caribbean’s Most Iconic Beaches Costs Less Than $200 a Night (And It Has Bungalows)

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It’s the most famous view in Martinique: a sweeping volcanic-sand beach fringed by coconut palms, and rising from the sea just offshore, the sheer volcanic silhouette of Diamond Rock. And right now, you can wake up on that beach for $177 per night. That’s the current starting rate at Diamant Les Bains, the beachfront residence hotel […]

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Photo of the Week: Sunset at Sandy Lane in Barbados

Sunset at Sandy Lane.

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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Ocean Hotels Barbados Just Launched New Travel Advisor Incentives

Ocean Hotels Barbados is rolling out a new incentive designed to help travel advisors lock in 2026 Caribbean business early, with a limited-time Peaks Offer now open for reservations across three of the group’s most in-demand properties. The PEAKS26 offer applies to stays in 2026 at Sea Breeze Beach House, O2 Beach Club & Spa, and The Rockley, giving advisors […]

There's a Cool, Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Barbados You Can Book With Marriott Bonvoy Points

There’s a certain kind of Caribbean traveler who doesn’t want the bracelet, the buffet line, or the feeling of being processed. They want something quieter. Something social without being loud. Something that feels chosen. On Barbados’ Platinum Coast, The House Barbados has long occupied that narrow, desirable lane — a small, adults-only hideaway that feels […]

Barbados Is Launching a New Destination Weddings Program

Barbados has introduced a new wedding initiative designed to drive group bookings and strengthen the island’s romance market in partnership with JetBlue and several of its top hotels. All Aisles Lead to Barbados, launched this week, rewards qualifying couples with a collection of high-value perks including JetBlue flights for the bride and groom and a complimentary […]