Westgate Resorts has announced a major strategic investment in the Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences, a luxury development on Rockwell Island in Bimini, Bahamas, marking the company’s first Caribbean venture. The multimillion-dollar partnership involves Gissy Family Investments and other strategic investors joining forces with RAV Bahamas, the company behind the $850 million Bimini Bay project...
Barbados is set for a banner winter cruise season, with projections indicating record-breaking arrivals, according to Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill. The island has been making extensive preparations to ensure smooth operations and an enhanced visitor experience. Preparations include upgrading taxi services with mobile payment options, enhancing customer service at...
Barbados is stepping into the spotlight as a premier destination for business travel, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) as the second half of 2025 unfolds. Key events, strategic partnerships, and an expanding visitor profile are all evidence that the island is not just keeping pace — it’s raising the bar. Highlights from Barbados’ Recent Travel & MICE Developments 1. Motivation...
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Travel Unity, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in travel. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the region’s ongoing effort to make tourism across the Caribbean more accessible, equitable, and environmentally responsible — ensuring that both travelers and local...
Barbados has long been synonymous with refined living, stunning beaches, and year-round sunshine—but for golf enthusiasts, it’s also one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious golf destinations. The island’s lush fairways and world-class courses attract elite players, professionals, and high-net-worth buyers who value both the sport and the lifestyle that surrounds it. From coastal greens framed...
Nestled on the southern coast of Barbados, the Dover area - encompassing Dover Beach and the lively St. Lawrence Gap - offers a harmonious blend of serene beachfront living and vibrant urban amenities. Whether you're considering relocating, investing, or seeking a memorable vacation, Dover presents a compelling choice. Dover Beach: A Tranquil Coastal Retreat Dover Beach is renowned for its...
Royal Caribbean is preparing for the 2026 Caribbean debut of its newest ship, Legend of the Seas, promising an unmatched blend of dining, entertainment, and family adventures. The vessel is designed to deliver unparalleled variety, giving travelers the freedom to shift seamlessly between high-energy attractions, relaxation, and full-scale entertainment. A major highlight is the ship’s 28 dining...
Barbados’ tourism industry has reached a new milestone in 2025, recording 503,000 stayover visitors between January and August — a 5.43% increase compared to the same period last year. For the first time in the island’s tourism history, the United States has overtaken the United Kingdom as Barbados’ leading source market. Speaking on the final day of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State...
Browse our latest collection of Homes For Rent in Barbados: Rockley Mews 2-Bedroom Townhouse | USD$2,100 Monthly + Utilities The Townhouse features an open-plan layout with high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, wrought iron door for the back door which leads to a small green space and breezy balconies in each bedroom with onsite bathrooms. The communal pool has lounge chairs for relaxing...
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has reaffirmed the vital role of tourism in preserving both peace and identity across the Caribbean. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025 on October 1, his remarks carried added weight against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the southern Caribbean. Recent disputes involving...