Holiday & Travel

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.

Renowned for its commitment to responsible tourism and community engagement, Khao Lak's boutique residence The Sarojin, is delighted to announce the addition of visits to local autistic social enterprise Avautis as part of its 'Sarojin Cares' volunteering programme.

The Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort, St. Croix’s most celebrated and historic property, announces its nomination in the USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Caribbean Resort.

VisitEngland has launched its new 'Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses' in England.

Tourism has changed, and this is also evident in Italy, with travellers increasingly seeking out unique places off the beaten track.

St. Kitts Tourism is recognized as one of the most exciting places to visit in AFAR’s Where to Go in 2024, a highly-anticipated list from the award-winning travel media brand.

Travellers can opt for sunshine this holiday season by visiting one or more of the 16 distinct destinations across The Islands of The Bahamas.

Tucked away in the Northeastern Caribbean lies the inviting, intriguing and truly incomparable Caribbean island of Anguilla.

Baa Atoll's iconic Amilla Maldives is inviting merrymaking guests to shake their tailfeathers this Christmas with a 12-day parade of carnival-inspired festivities with a feathery flourish.

Mara Bushtops, the only safari camp in the Maasai Mara with a substantial natural salt lick directly in front of its camp, has just launched a new webcam with high-speed internet ensuring a permanent live feed from one of Kenya's wildlife hotspots.

Travellers, expecting return flights from Montego Bay and Punta Cana to Brussels on TUI fly Belgium flight TB165, faced a nightmare as their aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 registered OO-LOE, failed after a layover in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The Jewel of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, made its inaugural call to the Port of Port of Spain.