10 Best Travel Agencies And Groups For Black Jetsetters

Traveling while Black comes with its own set of considerations: safety, cultural respect, and a desire to see the world in a way that acknowledges and celebrates Black identity and history. Fortunately, several travel agencies are not only...

Best things to do in Barbados

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Sea travel between Guyana, Barbados and other CARICOM countries to cost under US$100

A SINGLE ticket for sea travel between Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados, with stops to other Caribbean islands, could soon cost less than US$100. This comes as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) intensifies efforts to revolutionise regional...

Barbados names final squad for Netball World Youth Cup

1 Barbados has confirmed its Under-21 netball team for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, set to take place in Gibraltar from September 19 to 28. The Baby Gems qualified for the prestigious tournament after finishing second at the Americas regional...

US Treasury says Barbados likely to repay loans

The United States believes Barbados “is likely to repay” all of the $1.48 billion Government has borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the past seven years. US authorities, however, said that the country’s strategy for reducing...

Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts Partner with Elvis Duran and the Morning Show to Bring the Caribbean to the Airwaves from Coast to Coast

A Full-Sensory Radio Takeover Comes Alive With Island-inspired Storytelling, Vibrant Caribbean-branded Moments and Sun Soaked Trips to the Caribbean MIAMI, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are pleased to announce a...

Inside half a million dollar a week luxury superyacht Kylie Jenner chose to travel to Europe on

As we watched through the lens of her drool-worthy Instagram posts, followers of Kylie Jenner couldn't help but daydream about a 'Euro summer' on a yacht in Greece—until we saw the hefty price tag. Floating somewhere along the Aegean Sea, the...

‘Trapped in the UK’ after a vicious attack while on holiday

It’s an impossible situation. Tharel Thompson, a young man from Barbados, was on holiday with family in the UK when he became the victim of a vicious attack. He was left with severe injuries and now needs 24-hour care and further surgery. But as a...

Visa-Free Entry: 44 Countries Lebanese Passport-Holders Can Travel To Hassle-Free

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to travel to the chilly mountains of Georgia or roam amongst Rwanda's impeccable wildlife? Lebanese passport-holders can do it all as citizens of the Middle Eastern country can now travel to 44 nations across the...

You Can Savor Some of the Caribbean’s Best Street Food in a Beach Town in Guadeloupe 

Doubles. Roti. Poulet boucané. Corn soup. Cook up. They’re some of the most delicious things you can eat in the Caribbean, and they’re all typically served in some form of food truck, street cart or roadside tent. But when it comes to the region’s...

Smart Travel: Tourism New Zealand Launches AI Trip Planner, Orient Express Unveils the World’s Largest Sailing Yacht, SWISS Debuts New A350 Cabins and More

Thinking of planning an incentive cruise to Mexico? You won’t be alone. More than 5.6 million passengers docked in the first half of 2025, an 8.4% jump thanks to record ship arrivals and expanded port infrastructure. Curious what Minecraft has to...

Vincentian trio receives UK Chevening Scholarships

Three Vincentians Awarded UK Chevening Scholarships St Vincentian nationals Tevisha James, Joshika Hall, and Reenah Samuel have been awarded Chevening Scholarships by the UK government. They will join scholars from Barbados and the Eastern...

Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...

Junior badminton teams to compete in Pan Am and CAREBACO tournaments

Guyana’s top junior badminton players are set to represent the nation in a pair of international competitions this month. A team will first travel to Paraguay before traveling to Barbados for a second tournament. A team of four will compete at the...

Côte d'Ivoire is the authentic, uncrowded — and affordable — alternative to Barbados

The streets are virtually empty of tourists. In the morning light, I photograph the faded ornate balconies and grand facades without a single selfie stick in sight. A local guide, Pokou Severin, explains the town's significance as the first French...

Tourism Minister reaffirms commitment to Youth Empowerment through Arts and Culture

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has reaffirmed her ministry’s commitment to creating more platforms that empower young Ghanaians to contribute to national development through arts and culture. Speaking at...

BARBADOS-TOURISM-CTO appoints a new sustainable tourism deputy director

Uzbek Citizens Can Travel Visa-Free to Around 40 Countries

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Citizens of Uzbekistan now have the opportunity to enter approximately 40 countries without a visa, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry emphasized that creating conditions for the free...

Countries Where Ghanaian Passport Holders Can Travel Without a Visa in August 2025

The number of visa free countries for Ghanaian passport holders have increased. The ministry of Foreign Affairs recently added five new countries to this. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb. As of 1st August, 2025, Ghanaian passport holders...

What To Watch TV & Film Features Hurricane Katrina Doc, Washington Black & Tracee Ellis Ross’ New Travel Show

Source: Courtesy / hulu This week’s top TV and film picks are rooted in resilience, memory, and self-discovery. Whether you’re uncovering untold histories or jet-setting with Tracee Ellis Ross, check out the shows and films that deserve a spot on...