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American Airlines Is Adding Three Daily Flights to This Bahamas Paradise of Sandbars, Swimming Pigs, and Empty Beaches

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The water curls around a white sandbar, spreading into shades of turquoise so vivid they almost seem invented. A few miles away, yachts gather near a tiny cay, their hulls suspended above the sea. Beyond them, an empty beach waits behind a stretch of shallow water, with no footprints and no buildings in sight. This […]

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A New Way to Explore Antigua

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched a new mobile app to help travelers discover the destination.  It’s called Explore Antigua, and it’s joined by a new interactive map for tourists.  The free app, developed by Hashtag Communications, features hotels, restaurants, bars and other popular attractions on the islands.  It will also include all […]

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Caribbean Mourns Sandals Resorts Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor  The Caribbean is mourning one of the titan’s of the region’s tourism industry, with the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart, the founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts International.  Stewart was 79. Stewart was known for creating the all-inclusive giant, Sandals Resorts International, which began in Jamaica before becoming a region-wide […]

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The Caribbean Travel Awards 2021

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That next trip.  Maybe it’s for a holiday, maybe it’s for a family reunion, maybe it’s an annual tradition.  That next trip, that vacation to plan for, to dream about; it’s one of the greatest antidotes to creeping monotony in our lives.   Travel makes our lives interesting, it sustains us; it expands our horizons; […]


Caribbean Mourns Sandals Resorts Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart

More airlines are expanding their flights to Antigua and Barbuda for the winter as demand for the destination continues to rise, officials said this week.  Air Canada made its return to Antigua this weekend, while more United States and United Kingdom-based carriers are adding flights this winter, too.  That includes American Airlines, which will be […]

Two Top Antigua All-Inclusive Hotels Reopen

Two of Antigua’s most popular all-inclusive hotels have reopened their doors, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Galley Bay Resort and Spa, the adults-only all-inclusive resort in Antigua, reopened its doors this week, joined by the relaunch fo the St. James’ Club Antigua resort.  Galley Bay, set on 56 acres on the western coast of Antigua, […]

Antigua and Barbuda Yachting Industry Gearing Up for Winter Season

Antigua and Barbuda has been open for tourism since June, and the country’s ever-popular yachting industry is gearing up for the winter season.  Even better? The country is planning to run all of the high-profile yachting events its calendar, including the RORC Caribbean 600 and Antigua Sailing Week, among others, according to the Antigua and […]

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Continues to Rise

When Antigua and Barbuda reopened for tourism on June 4, it was among the first destinations in the Caribbean to do so — sending ripples across the region and, more importantly, a message that, even amid the challenges of COVID-19, tourism was possible.  Now, the destination continues to see its tourism numbers rise.  Indeed, since […]

Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Is Reopening in October

One of the Caribbean’s top all-inclusive hotels is relaunching next month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Antigua’s Curtain Bluff resort will reopen its doors on Oct. 24, the property confirmed.  The all-inclusive on the stunning south coast of Antigua will be reopening with a series of new health and safety protocols, from enhanced sanitization of guest […]

Antigua’s Inn at English Harbour to Reopen in November

One of Antigua’s leading boutique hotels is planning a November relaunch, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The beachfront Inn at English Harbour is reopening on Nov. 1, the property confirmed this week.  The 28-room hotel is set on Galleon Beach in Antigua near the iconic English Harbour.  Antigua and Barbuda was one of the first Caribbean […]

Antigua Hotels and Resorts Where You Can Stay Right Now

By Bob Curley Some of the top hotels and resorts in Antigua and Barbuda are back to welcoming international guests, while others are waiting until the traditionally busier fall season before opening their doors again. Antigua was one of the first Caribbean destinations to reopen to tourism post-COVID, back in early June. At the time, […]

A New Cocktail From Antigua and Barbuda

Looking for a taste of Antigua and Barbuda? The twin-island destination is inspiring travelers with its new signature cocktail, The Lift Off. With the increasing popularity of virtual and socially-distanced happy hours, The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority asked Antigua and Barbuda award-winning mixologist, Altino Spencer, to create a new cocktail to transport people to […]