Barbados is set to deliver another thrilling season of cricket in 2025, with the island once again taking center stage in the Caribbean's sporting calendar. From international tours to the ever-popular Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Kensington Oval and the Three Ws Oval will play host to both seasoned stars and rising talent. Whether you're a die-hard cricket fan or a casual visitor, these events promise...
Travel to Barbados is getting even more appealing this fall, as the island extends its “Say Hello to Barbados” campaign with generous travel incentives aimed at visitors planning trips between September 1 and October 30, 2025. Bookings made through June 30 will qualify for a variety of perks, led by a standout offer: stay seven nights and pay for just five at participating hotels and resorts across...
A major addition to Cancun’s hotel landscape is on the horizon as Spanish hospitality brand RIU prepares to unveil its latest all-inclusive resort — Hotel Riu Ventura — on December 6, 2025. Positioned along the famed Delfines Beach, the new resort will offer 700 rooms, six outdoor pools, and a full suite of family-friendly amenities. This marks RIU’s sixth property in Cancun and the 23rd in...
Barbados is set for a major transformation in its hotel landscape, with approximately BDS$1.8 billion now committed to six large-scale developments, a move expected to generate over 4,000 permanent roles and thousands of construction positions. View Hotels for Sale in Barbados Boutique Hotel & Restaurant on the East Coast Key Developments in the Pipeline BHTA chairman Javon Griffith...
Barbados is set to take center stage on the global music map this July as GRAMMY®-winning Afrofusion artist Tyla headlines the highly anticipated Tipsy Music Festival 2025, right in the heart of the island’s colourful Crop Over season. The South African sensation will make her Caribbean debut on Sunday, July 20, delivering her chart-topping hits against the tropical backdrop of one of the Caribbean’s...
Janu Turks and Caicos is poised to reshape the future of luxury travel by merging Caribbean tranquility with next-generation wellness and meaningful connection. Designed for discerning travelers from the U.S. and beyond, the resort delivers an elegant blend of beachfront serenity, state-of-the-art amenities, and immersive well-being experiences, all set against the backdrop of one of the region’s most...
Hyatt Hotels has opened its first Inclusive Collection resort in Aruba with the launch of Secrets Baby Beach Aruba. Located on the island’s southeastern coast, the adults-only resort is set near Baby Beach Bay, a location known for its calm waters, soft sands, and scenic sunsets. The newly opened property includes 304 suites designed with balconies or terraces and views of the Caribbean Sea or...
Barbados has once again proven its prowess in the world of rum, as Stades Rum Distillery’s Planteray Cut & Dry secures a coveted spot among the Top 10 Best New Cocktail Products of 2025 at the internationally acclaimed Spirited Awards. These awards form part of the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail conference, held annually in New Orleans, USA. The coconut-infused Cut & Dry is the only...
Last week, Caribbean Week in New York (June 1–6, 2025) closed on a triumphant note, drawing fresh praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill—who also serves as Barbados' Minister of Tourism and International Transport. With over 200 attendees, including ministers, industry executives, cultural ambassadors, media, and youth innovators, the event showcased vibrant...
Father’s Day is a time to honour the men who’ve shaped our lives with strength, wisdom, and care—and what better place to celebrate than on the beautiful island of Barbados? Whether you’re planning a relaxed family lunch, a cultural outing, or an elegant oceanfront experience, the island offers a variety of memorable ways to treat Dad this Sunday, June 15th, 2025. From scenic buffets to historic...