Antigua and Barbuda has launched a new landmark program specifically for travel advisors, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. Source
One of the top resorts in the British Virgin Islands will once again be operating as an independent property and leaving Marriott. Source
Scotland’s capital city has many charms, but a balmy Mediterranean climate isn’t among them. Rain and bracing breezes are common, so it’s no surprise that bikini-and-beads costumes were noticeable by their absence at Edinburgh Festival Carnival (EFC) on Sunday 16 July. The 2023 edition, produced by former Brouhaha supremo Giles Agis, took place in Princes…
The recently-rebranded Kempinski Hotel Cancun (best known as the former Ritz-Carlton, Cancun) has opened a pair of new pickleball courts. Source
Chlöe Bailey, American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress, has for the past few days been enjoying Saint Lucia Carnival, lapping up the carnival celebrations and playing mas with local band Legends Carnival. Chlöe rose to fame with her twin sister as one half of the musical duo Chlöe x Halle, and has appeared in numerous…
It’s the brainchild of Mainsail Lodging and Development, which has a broad network of hotels in Florida and owns the Scrub Island resort. Source
American Airlines is now expanding its service from Miami to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Source
The US Virgin Islands has a new tourism ambassador: St Thomas native and WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston, who signed a multi-year deal. Source
One of Notting Hill Carnival’s biggest bands, Flagz, is to headline at the famous Battle of Flowers on the Channel island of Jersey. It’s believed this is the first time a mas band has been invited to participate in the 121-year-old event. It probably breaks new ground for soca music too. The Battle of Flowers…
Delta Air Lines is making its long-awaited return to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao this coming winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. Source
