Air Connectivity for Guadeloupe: LIAT Air launched a historic nonstop from Pointe-à-Pitre to Montego Bay, starting July 15 with 33 passengers and a twice-weekly year-round schedule (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow to daily—good news for multi-island trips and faster links between the French and English-speaking Caribbean. Cruise Ideas for Travelers: Oceania Cruises is expanding its late-2026 Caribbean program with 7–14 day itineraries and adults-only ships, swapping “just beaches” for food-and-culture shore stops including Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe. Sargassum Cooperation: OECS delegates are using lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe to push more coordinated sargassum management across Eastern Caribbean states, with an eye on turning seaweed into economic value. Local Travel Mood: A feature spotlights Le Gosier as a “real town” by the water—busy, lived-in, and close to Grande-Terre beaches—ideal for visitors who want Guadeloupe beyond resort gloss. Family Planning in Guadeloupe: France’s back-to-school allowance (ARS) payment dates are confirmed for Guadeloupe on Tuesday, 18 August, alongside broader France household updates.