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  Antigua And Barbuda Art Week Returns, Transforming The Twin-Islands Into A Vibrant Canvas Of Culture
The annual celebration runs from November 26 – December 2, 2025, with 15+ events showcasing visual arts, music, dance, spoken word, fashion, and cuisine. Antigua and Barbuda will be filled with ‘Culture in Colour’ this November as Antigua and...
 
    
  Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns This November with ‘Culture in Colour’
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week is a celebration of the arts in the twin-island paradise (photos courtesy the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority) Over the following days, highlights will include a Visual Arts Exhibition at the Dr. Alister Francis...
 
    
  Antigua and Barbuda’s Art Week Has Culture, Fashion, and Island Spirit
Antigua and Barbuda is getting ready to paint the islands in vibrant shades of creativity. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 2025, the destination’s annual Art Week returns under the theme Culture in Color, presenting a spirited week-long festival of visual...
 
    
  LETTER: Barbuda, can be a nice place to visit but some esthetic needs to be done to the island
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Dear Editor, Earlier this week, I visited Barbuda for a short get away from the mainland. It was my first time visiting the island and the positive impression of the island is going to resonate with me for a...
Best P&O Cruises holidays: Top destinations, ships and winter deals
P&O Cruises flies the flag for Great Britain when it comes to affordable family-friendly and adult-only cruises to a variety of destinations. The seven cruise ships across the P&O Cruises fleet feature images of the union flag across the bow and...
Guatemala tourism industry set for major economic boost
Guatemala’s travel and tourism sector is set for a major economic boost, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), with international visitor spending projected to climb from GTQ 11.7 billion (USD 1.5 billion) in 2019 to a forecast...
 
    
  Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts take home 16 World Travel Awards; Sandals Royal Bahamian named Bahamas' Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025
Sandals Royal Bahamian was named Bahamas’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025 – one of 16 awards Sandals Resorts and Beaches were honored with at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean and The Americas. The ceremony held at Sandals...
 
    
  A&B’S JUNIOR TOURISM MINISTER BUOYED BY EXPERIENCE AT REGIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS
Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Tourism Minister Kiara Kwenga is still basking in her participation in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Youth Congress, held recently in Barbados. The fifth-form student at Christ the King High School...
 
    
  VIDEO: Tropical Storm Jerry Disrupts Business, Flights, and Utilities Across Antigua
Tropical Storm Jerry Disrupts Business, Flights, and Utilities Across Antigua Tropical Storm Jerry caused widespread disruptions across Antigua on Friday, forcing delayed openings, flight cancellations, and utility interruptions as officials and...
 
    
  Sea Cloud Cruises sponsors NextTrip's new travel series
Technology-forward travel company NextTrip's "Tide," an original series set to premiere in early 2026, combines cultural discovery with the art of dining and is sponsored by Sea Cloud Cruises. 'Every story ends on a plate' At the heart of "Tide"...
 
    
  Director General Merchant Provides Update on Barbuda Port
An assessment has been carried on the sister island to find a suitable area for the construction of a new port, and according to Cabinet Spokesperson Maurice Merchant, an area has been identified. The next steps are now being worked on. “The...
 
    
  NODS Urges Caution as Flooding Worsens Across Antigua Amid Ongoing Rains from Tropical Storm Jerry
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is urging residents to exercise extreme caution as persistent rainfall linked to Tropical Storm Jerry continues to cause flooding in several parts of the island. Officials report that areas including...
 
    
  “This Win Is an Honour,” Says ABTA as Antigua and Barbuda Named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP In a first for the destination, Antigua and Barbuda has been named as the Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala Ceremony. The...
 
    
  NextTrip’s Journy To Debut Original Food & Travel Series ‘Tide’
NextTrip Inc., a travel company redefining how people discover, plan and book travel, today announced the production of Tide, a new original series set to premiere exclusively across Journy’s streaming and video-on-demand platforms. Sponsored by...
 
    
  Review: The Hut, Colwell Bay – a seafood lunch with a holiday feel
As with all the best experiences, the journey to The Hut – which, in 12 years since it was founded, has turned into an Isle of Wight institution – is just as integral as the destination. The restaurant urges guests to “go on holiday for lunch”,...
 
    
  Cabinet Confirms Independence Public Holiday for Monday, November 3
The clarification comes after some members of the Adventist community raised concerns about being excluded from this year’s official Independence activities, since the original events schedule, published by the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals...
 
    
  This Island Was Just Named the Safest Country in the Caribbean for Low Crime and Calm Beaches
Personal safety in a country is important to understand before taking any vacation, and a new report spotlights how some Caribbean countries are safer than others. Anguilla, with its many beaches and bustling culinary scene, has earned new...
High Surf Warning Issued for Antigua and Barbuda and Northern Leewards
High Surf Warning Issued for Antigua and Barbuda and Northern Leewards The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a High Surf Warning for several islands in the northern Leeward chain as hazardous marine conditions are expected to...
 
    
  The Antigua hotels you need to know about
Famous for its cricket, punchy Caribbean cuisine, dazzling annual carnival and white-sand and coralline beaches — one for every day of the year — Antigua has much more to offer visitors than its diminutive size may suggest. The island is also...
 
    
  Caribbean MegaBounce postponed to November 7-10 due to Hurricane Melissa
Caribbean MegaBounce, the region’s most electrifying inflatable entertainment experience, has been postponed to November 7-10, 2025, due to Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica. The specialized technical team responsible for setting up the...