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The OECS Participates in the International Sargassum Sequence (ISS) in Guadeloupe
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission participated in the International Sargassum Sequence (ISS) at the Creole Beach Hotel in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, from March 26 to 28, 2025. Among a series of meetings and site visits,...
DDA manager updates on Jazz n’ Creole: travel options, what to expect
Dominica News Online - Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 9:44 AM Andia Ravariere, DDA’s Destination ManagerWith the 13th edition of Jazz n’ Creole around the corner, Destination Marketing Manager at Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) Andia Ravariere...
Tourist couple shot at, robbed in Grand Case
GRAND CASE--A male tourist was shot by a firearm Sunday night in Grand Case and was robbed of his wallet, while his wife was robbed of her hand bag. The incident occurred at midnight in the vicinity of Le Pressoir restaurant as the couple were...
Guadeloupe to fell 'exotic' coconut trees to stem coastal erosion
France's Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, famed for its tropical beaches, plans to remove some of its exotic coconut palms to stem coastal erosion and eradicate a tree disease. At the picture-perfect beach of La Perle, in the north of the...
Guadeloupe to fell iconic coconut palms
The sun sets past palm tress in Le Gosier outside Pointe-a-Pitre on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe on November 22, 2021. Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP Deshaies, France: The Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, famous for its tropical...
Caribbean tourism stakeholders want US to consider alternatives to tariff and port fees
MIAMI, CMC – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), has called on the United States to consider alternative measures to imposing tariffs and port fees on Caribbean destinations, noting the “considerable mutual benefits that tourism...
Would New U.S. Port Fees Impact Caribbean Travel?
As the Caribbean continues its post-pandemic tourism resurgence, the region’s top private-sector tourism body is raising the alarm over proposed U.S. port fees that could hit Caribbean economies — and Florida — hard. The Caribbean Hotel and...
Odartey Lamptey unveils U-16 National team squad list ahead of Guadeloupe tournament
Former Ghana international and youth football icon, Nii Odartey Lamptey, has named a 25-man squad for the national U-16 team's camping, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Glow Lamp Soccer Academy in Abreshia, near Elmina. The...
Antigua and Guadeloupe Partner on Green Ferry Project to Boost Regional Travel
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda could soon be part of a groundbreaking fossil fuel-free ferry network as a Guadeloupe-led initiative assesses the feasibility of launching an environmentally friendly inter-island...
Revealed: The world's best nudist beaches where sunbathers are free to get an all-over tan... is there one near YOUR favourite holiday destination?
It might not be everyone's cup of tea but naturism is popular in many countries around the globe. Tourists can even book a holiday at a naturist resort where they won't required to wear clothes anywhere. However, nudism isn't tolerated everywhere...
“Zion”: a raw and powerful Guadeloupe on screen
With Zion, young Guadeloupean director Nelson Foix delivers a hard-hitting debut feature, far removed from the postcard clichés often associated with his island. Produced by Jamel Debbouze, this social thriller follows Chris, a small-time drug...
Organization plans more social activities for Guadeloupe’s LGBT community
Guadeloupe activist says regular events help build LGBT unity Secret’s Out president Leïla from an appearance on Guadeloupe la 1ère’s Sans Rendez-Vous program. 2025 should be a year rich in LGBT-friendly events for Guadeloupe, with Secret’s Out,...
Holiday Gift Guide 2024: The Best Luxury Gastronomic Vacations For Travelers
The Food and Wine Wonders of Spain gastronomy vacation through Kensington Tours includes stops in San Sebastian, Bilbao, and Madrid, where guests will learn Spain’s culinary secrets and enjoy a traditional Spanish cooking class. Spanish tapas...
Farm tourism gains traction in the Virgin Islands
in All News / By: BVI News on March 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM / Farm tourism is emerging as a promising sector in the Virgin Islands, with local farmers and officials highlighting its potential to support food security and diversify the economy. At a...
Six to Punch For Saint Lucia In Guadeloupe
President of the Saint Lucia Boxing Association, David ‘Shakes’ Christopher is confident of the team`s performance at the 2025 Caribbean Trophy Boxing Tournament in Guadeloupe this coming weekend. The SLBA is sending six fighters to the French...
Tourists are staying longer...at Airbnbs
PETER CHRISTOPHER Tourists are staying longer in T&T. But they aren’t staying in traditional hotels. For much of this year, many on social media would have come across travel blogs featuring visitors to T&T. Most recently, many...
Canada just updated its travel advisories for multiple Caribbean spots due to a viral disease
If you're planning a spring getaway to the Caribbean, you might want to take a look at Canada's latest travel advisories. Officials recently updated a number of travel notices to include a heads-up about rising dengue fever cases in several...
How To Plan A Caribbean Island-Hopping Vacation
Island hopping – exploring multiple destinations in one vacation – is the pinnacle of travel experiences, particularly in the Caribbean. Nonstop aquatic activities, seafood delicacies, and a wealth of cultural traditions typically characterize...
SVG Govt targets Western, Eastern Europe for tourism growth
St. Vincent is advancing its efforts to enhance its footprint within the European market. This pertains to regions beyond the UK, emphasising both Western and Eastern Europe. Minister of Tourism Carlos James indicates that they aspire to ratify...
Over 50 artists to be featured in Art Week 2025
Over 50 artists will be participating in this year’s Art Week. It is the third edition of the event. Presented by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) in partnership with the Department of Culture, this year’s edition promises to be...