The Barbados Golf Club is preparing to host one of the island’s most eagerly awaited sporting events this year—the 2025 Amateur Golf Championship, set for September 12–14. The three-day tournament will bring together some of the region’s best amateur golfers for a showcase of talent, determination, and community spirit. Organizers confirmed the dates through official announcements on social...
SITE Classic 2025 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings for senior incentive travel professionals, combining immersive education, purposeful networking, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From August 25–28, 2025, the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host over 270 global leaders — including 85 hosted buyers and 170 suppliers — for four transformative days of innovation,...
Barbados’ Rockley Hotel has quickly become the south coast’s standout boutique stay — a 49-room hideaway of junior suites and one-bedrooms, offering style, energy, and the unbeatable perk of being just steps from the beach. The first impression is all about color and character — bold, bright, and full of island spirit. Step outside and you’re surrounded by the hum of the south coast: surf...
Barbados is doubling down on value-driven travel experiences to remain competitive amid rising global inflation and increased competition from other destinations. At the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) quarterly media briefing, Chairman Javon Griffith stressed that the island’s hospitality providers must focus on enhancing offerings instead of resorting to price cuts ahead of the...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is calling for deeper transport connections between Barbados, Latin America, and the wider Caribbean to strengthen trade, tourism, and regional influence. Speaking at the unveiling of interCaribbean Airways’ new aircraft, Spirit of Barbados (VQ-TBB), at Grantley Adams International Airport on Tuesday, Mottley described the moment as one of national pride but also a chance...
Virgin Atlantic is making a bold leap in in-flight connectivity, becoming the first UK airline to roll out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on board. The upgrade, scheduled to begin in Q3 2026, will extend across the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330-900neos, with full implementation targeted by the end of 2027. View Barbados Luxury Properties for Sale ‘Calico’ – Prestigious West...
Royal Caribbean Group is experiencing robust momentum across its cruise brands, with guest demand and onboard spending showing notable growth heading into 2025, according to the company’s latest quarterly update. In the second quarter alone, Royal Caribbean delivered vacations to 2.3 million guests—marking a 10 percent increase over the same period last year. The company also reported load factors...
The newest vessel from Margaritaville at Sea, Beachcomber, is gearing up to deliver an upgraded version of the brand’s signature laid-back cruise style — blending nostalgic coastal charm with immersive, modern amenities. At over 100,000 gross tons, Beachcomber is the cruise line’s largest and most ambitious ship to date, building on the spirit of its predecessors Islander and Paradise. Guests can...
Regional connectivity in the Caribbean is taking flight in a bold new direction. LIAT 20, the well-known regional airline, has officially rebranded as Liat Air, signaling a new era for inter-island travel. Headquartered in Antigua, Liat Air is the modern successor to the original LIAT and continues to serve as a critical lifeline for travel across the region. With growing demand for air access between...
Imagine a rooftop bar suspended over the ocean, the world’s largest pool at sea, and a glass-domed AquaTheater where aerialists, acrobats, and DJs come together beneath the stars. Welcome aboard Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class cruise ship—and a revolutionary leap forward in vacation experiences. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland,...