Holiday & Travel

The festive season is a time for warmth, togetherness, and creating cherished memories. And what better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by exploring the enchanting Christmas destinations across the United States? 

Amari Raaya Maldives proudly announces its outstanding achievement in clinching two prestigious awards at the esteemed LLM Readers' Travel Awards 2023.

True Blue Bay in Grenada has picked up two awards in recognition of the boutique resort's initiatives in sustainability and employing differently-abled persons. 

The Bahamas takes pride in announcing its notable achievements at the Caribbean Travel Awards 2024, securing an array of esteemed accolades that highlight the destination's extraordinary appeal. Among the crowning achievements is the coveted title of Sustainable Destination of the Year, a testament to The Bahamas' commitment to preserving its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Europe’s leading airline, easyJet, has launched the biggest ever Big Orange Sale just in time for Christmas, meaning Brits can see more of Europe for less.

VisitBritain has today, 20 December, published its tourism forecast for 2024 showing an increase in inbound visits and spend overall to the UK compared to 2023 levels, although with varying rates of recovery and growth across its major inbound visitor markets.

Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett welcomed the start of the 2023-24 winter-tourist season with the expectation that for the first time in the industry’s history, there will be over one million stopover travellers for the season.

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has achieved top scores this year, winning Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Travel Award for Caribbean Tourist Board of the Year based on their stellar performance in 2023.

Allianz Partners USA has announced its annual Top 10 Holiday Destinations survey, which found Americans are planning holiday trips to New York City and Cancun, Mexico, as their top domestic and international locations.

Caribbean Journal has released the results of the 10th annual Caribbean Travel Awards, the region’s premier celebration of travel, tourism and hospitality.

The premiere of The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai introduces a completely new concept of laidback luxury to the Caribbean coastline, combining unparalleled dining and entertainment, services and amenities with the unique traditions and tastes of the famed locale.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the winners and finalists of the prestigious Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2023 Awards.

The world’s biggest cruise ship is now in­­ the hands of its new owner, with Royal Caribbean accepting delivery of the 1,198-foot Icon of the Seas.

While the festive season brings joy and cheer for many, it can also be an overwhelming time for those who prefer a less commercialised, less traditional holiday experience.

To celebrate its very first ‘season of giving’, Ifuru Island Maldives is helping guests experience a truly magical tropical Christmas with free stays for kids and complimentary transfers*, as well as 50 percent off Sunset Sky Suites and Sunset Beach Suites, or 30 percent off Villas - providing savings of over GBP6000 on a week’s stay for a family of four. 

President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Nicola Madden-Greig, OD, received the 2023 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award in Miami.