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Antigua’s Cruise Port Is Booming 

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Antigua and Barbuda is breaking records for stay over visitors, but the country is also seeing surging cruise passenger arrivals.  The destination welcomed more than 500,000 cruise passengers during the 2022-2023 winter season, according to new data from the Antigua […]

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Antigua and Barbuda Kicks Off First-Ever Restaurant Week 

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The Caribbean’s hottest new culinary event kicked off this week in Antigua and Barbuda, with the debut of the destination’s new Restaurant Week.  The event, which actually runs from May 7 to 21, showcases the best of the twin-island hotspot’s […]

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Angela Bassett Just Spent Her Caribbean Vacation in Antigua and Barbuda

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Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett just spent a beach-filled Caribbean vacation in Antigua and Barbuda.  Bassett, who was joined by her sister, D’nette Bassett and close friend Dawnn Lewis, came to the twin-island destination after a busy awards season that included […]

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New Chairman for Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority 

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman of its board of directors.  The organization has announced the appointment of Vernon Jeffers Sr to the role, succeeding Dr Lorraine Raeburn.  Raeburn had served in the role from […]


The Best Caribbean Resorts for Pickleball

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The popularity of pickleball — a hybrid of paddleball and tennis that’s less physically demanding than either but still packs plenty of competition — has been well-documented. An estimated 36.5 million Americans played pickleball between August 2021 and August 2022, […]


From Aruba to Punta Cana, Relaxing Hotels for a Stress-Free Caribbean Vacation 

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“Experiential travel” is one of the biggest buzz words in the industry right now, as more and more travelers look to get out beyond their hotel rooms, explore their destinations and immerse themselves in local destinations. We’ve always advocated for […]

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Antigua's Newest Hotspot Is a Tapas and Wine Bar

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Antigua’s top restaurant group has added another exciting new outpost on the island: Roquita, a Spanish-inspired tapas and wine bar in the heart of English Harbour.  The new project is the latest from Rocks Group, which is also behind the […]


The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels - 2023

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The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable […]


This Top Caribbean Resort Now Has Pickleball

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It’s the fastest-growing sport in America, and now pickleball has found its way to another island in the Caribbean: Nevis.  The island’s top luxury resort, the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, has debuted four new pickleball courts overlooking Nevis Peak.  The […]

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Virgin Voyages Is Adding a New Destination: Antigua 

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Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages cruise brand is adding another new destination in the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda.  The fast-growing cruise hotspot will begin receiving calls from Virgin Voyages in January 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The news was revealed on […]


Antigua’s Cruise Industry Is Booming

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The cruise industry in Antigua and Barbuda is booming, with surging passenger arrival numbers and a burgeoning position as one of the Caribbean’s top home-porting destinations.  This year has seen a 78.7 percent increase in cruise arrivals to Antigua and […]


British Airways Just Launched Its First Flights to Guyana 

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British Airways just kicked off its first-ever flights to Guyana, a destination that continues to see new routes from both North America and across the pond.  The airline is now operating a new direct route from London Gatwick to Guyana, […]