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Maldives crowned ultimate honeymoon destination in new UK travel data
Hotelier Maldives
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June 20, 2025
In an era where the quest for the perfect “romantic getaway” has surged by 83% in global Google searches year-on-year, the Maldives has been unequivocally named the top destination for newlyweds. According to new UK search and booking data from...
Could Anything Be More Bigoted Than Trump’s Travel Bans?
The American Prospect
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June 23, 2025
In her early nineties, my mother had emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder, which had somehow managed to flip over and begun to rot. The physician who performed the surgery—from which she recovered completely—was an Iranian immigrant. I was...
Rediscover us: Why the future of Caribbean Tourism is Caribbean people
The Antigua Observer
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June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - By Algernon Watts “The Caribbean is not just a destination—it’s a mirror. In rediscovering its shores, we rediscover ourselves: our resilience, our rhythm, and the roots we forgot we had.” When was the last time you truly...
PM Browne Says Billions in Tourism Projects Signal Hot Economy and Strong Investment Outlook
Antigua News Room
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June 22, 2025
PM Browne Says Billions in Tourism Projects Signal Hot Economy and Strong Investment Outlook Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the national economy has grown to approximately $6.3 billion, with several large-scale tourism...
VIDEO: PM Browne says Antigua and Barbuda practically enjoys FULL Employment
Antigua News Room
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June 22, 2025
PM Browne Declares Antigua and Barbuda at ‘Full Employment’ as Social Security Contributions Hit Record High Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda has reached a milestone of full employment, citing record levels of job creation and...
The five best-value holiday destinations right now — and how to see them
The Times
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With summer holidays on the horizon, there’s good news for most people planning to get away this year. The Post Office’s latest Holiday Spending Report, released this week, has found that the British pound is stronger than a year ago against 25 of...
Revealed: The popular tourist destination where Brits will get the best exchange rate
Daily Mail
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June 21, 2025
It feels like it’s getting more and more expensive to go abroad, and many Brits are really feeling the pinch when it comes to their holidays. But there’s a popular tourist hotspot where your pound will stretch further than anywhere else. Post...
European Travelers Are Flocking to This Caribbean Island Right Now
Caribbean Journal
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June 20, 2025
Europeans have a favorite Caribbean island right now: Antigua. The beach-filled paradise is the fastest-growing destination among European travelers so far in 2025, Caribbean Journal has learned. So far, 30,608 European travelers have visited the...
The Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival Has Parades, Music Legends and Extra American Airlines Flights from Miami
Caribbean Journal
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July 13, 2025
You land in Antigua and the rhythm hits you before you even clear customs. In the distance, there’s the pulse of soca, energy in the air, and the unmistakable feeling that the island is gearing up for something electric. This is Carnival season in...
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Half Moon Bay in Antigua
Caribbean Journal
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June 21, 2025
There are sunsets—and then there are moments like this. This week’s Caribbean Photo comes from one of Antigua’s most dramatic coastal enclaves: Half Moon Bay, where twilight spills across the sky in hues of rose, amber, and violet, casting its...
VIDEO: Car Traveling from Clare Hall Road Crashes into Yard on Wireless Road
Antigua.News
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June 21, 2025
Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, and it’s not yet clear what caused the vehicle to veer off course. No injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities are expected to investigate. Photo By Road Accidents Antigua
VIDEO: PM Browne: US Travel Ban on Antiguans and Barbudans ‘Will Never Happen’
Antigua News Room
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June 20, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Prime Minister Gaston Browne has firmly rejected suggestions that the United States may impose travel restrictions on Antiguan and Barbudan citizens, following recent speculation in international media. In...
25 Perfect Caribbean Beaches to Add to Your Summer Bucket List
Caribbean Journal
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June 20, 2025
There’s nothing like a Caribbean beach in summer. The crowds thin out, the winds relax, and the islands start breathing in a different way. The beaches you thought you knew feel new again— stretches of sand once packed with winter crowds now...
SKN PM Addresses US Travel Ban Concerns Amidst Passport Security Enhancements
Win Media SKN
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June 21, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed recent reports concerning a leaked US memo proposing visa restrictions and partial bans for 36 countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis,...
Canadian designer George Sully inspires local fashionistas during visit to Antigua and Barbuda
The Antigua Observer
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June 20, 2025
Toronto-based fashion designer and entrepreneur George Sully, while vacationing in Antigua last week, met with three local designers to explore creativity and cross-border collaboration. Sully met with Miranda Askie of Miranda Askie Designs, Shem...
Port Authority revenue soars to $62M as Antigua positions for 24/7 operations, officials say
The Antigua Observer
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June 20, 2025
By Kisean Joseph [email protected] The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority has recorded a dramatic revenue increase to over EC$62 million in 2024, nearly tripling from EC$21 million in 2014, as the government moves forward with plans to transform...
Canadian designer George Sully inspires local fashion designers DURING visit to Antigua and Barbuda
Win Media SKN
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June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025 (St John’s, Antigua) – Toronto-based Fashion designer and entrepreneur George Sully, while vacationing in Antigua last week, met with three local designers to explore creativity and cross-border collaboration. Sully described the...
U.S. Threatens Travel Sanctions on Caribbean Nations with CBI Programs
The Voice
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June 20, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below . The United States has issued a serious warning that could impact Saint Lucia and several other Caribbean nations that operate Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs. In a memo dated June 18, 2025, the U.S....
Uniting cultures: Sully meets Antigua’s top designers
St. Vincent Times
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June 19, 2025
Toronto-based Fashion designer and entrepreneur George Sully, while vacationing in Antigua last week, met with three local designers to explore creativity and cross-border collaboration. Sully met with Miranda Askie of Miranda Askie Designs, Shem...
New safety rules and strong bookings ahead of Antigua Carnival 2025
Antigua News Room
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June 19, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda is set to introduce stricter safety measures for Carnival 2025, officials have confirmed. Cabinet Spokesperson Maurice Merchant outlined new rules for parade trucks, including bans on...