Transat Paprec // The Most Beautiful Night in Saint Barthélemy

From the explosion of joy of Charlotte Yven and Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif) to the happiness of Thomas de Dinechin and Aglaé Ribon, less than three hours passed. In between, there was the popular enthusiasm surrounding Cindy Brin and Thomas...

Nevis Signs Onto the Gustavia Appea...

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 12, 2025) - The Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has reaffirmed the island’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regional solidarity by signing the Gustavia Appeal- an initiative aimed at...

Nevis Signs Onto The Gustavia Appeal In Support Of Regional Cooperation In Waste Management

Premier Brantley signed the Letter of Intent during the 7th Annual CARIBAVIA Conference held in St. Barths from June 10-12, 2025. The conference gathered regional leaders, environmental advocates, and aviation stakeholders to address shared...

Three-masted barque ‘Gunilla’ arrives in Saint-Barthélemy for a two-day visit

Three-masted sail training vessel “Gunilla” under full sail. Photo by Jean Jarreau. GUSTAVIA--The sixty-metre-long (180-foot) three-masted barque “Gunilla” arrived in Saint-Barthélemy Thursday, February 27, for a two-day visit, non-profit...

Scientists explore how toxic plant chemicals affect animals that spread seeds

The forests of Barro Colorado Island are teeming with life. Weevils crawl along branches in search of leaves. Birds land on piper plants, eating the fruit just like a corncob. These piper plants are just one of a number of species currently being...

Fall Travel: Beach getaways for romance, water sports, wellness and more

Credit: Banyan Tree Krabi Credit: Banyan Tree Krabi Krabi, Thailand At Tubkaek Beach, a peaceful, milelong crescent of white sand lined with palm trees along the Andaman Coast of tropical southern Thailand, Banyan Tree Krabi bills itself as a...

Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

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Designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen wants to make you feel overwhelmed

Last New York Fashion Week, in September 2024, I left New York designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s intimate dinner presentation at TIWA Gallery with an aftertaste of soft vegan cheese and cloth – I had accidentally put one of the linen pieces...

DCCA airport conference highlights innovation, technology, sustainability

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten gives her welcoming address on day one of the DCCA Conference. (Rochester Media Group photo) MAHO--The third Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference, the first in St. Maarten hosted by...

Inside the world’s largest sailing yacht set to launch in 2026

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Could dying reefs fuel ciguatera poisoning?

That seafood dinner in Martinique 20 years ago still haunts Caroline Montout-Joseph, a social worker who suffered months of agony after eating a mahi-mahi at a beachside restaurant in the resort town of Les Trois-Îlets. She was diagnosed with...

Top 10 Best Luxury Travel Destinations That Never Go Out of Style

Some places just have it. That indefinable magic that keeps us coming back, year after year. While trendy hotspots might capture the spotlight for a season, there are destinations that never leave the stage—they’re the best of the best in luxury...

Here's what the hurricane categories mean

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage...

Ekinops Delivers Optical Upgrade for Caribbean Submarine Network

Global Caribbean Network (GCN) has upgraded its submarine cable infrastructure in the Guadeloupe region using the Ekinops360 WDM platform with FlexRate™ technology. The upgrade enables the delivery of high-capacity internet services across the...

Attractions & Things to Do in Liège

Written by Jess Lee Updated Jul 25, 2025 Liège (Luik in Flemish) is Belgium's third-largest municipality by population after Antwerp and Ghent, and has historically been one of the country's most important industrial centers. It was one of the...

Orient Express Corinthian Sets Sail for Caribbean in 2026

The Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, is preparing to make waves in the Caribbean with its highly anticipated 2026 season. This vessel, which merges French heritage, maritime luxury, and sustainable innovation, is now...

Dialogue, community voices shape climate resilience at USM workshop

A scene during the workshop. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM), in collaboration with the Climate Adaptation Services Foundation (CAS), the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI, and the...

Mercelina, Gumbs sign Letter of Intent for regional cooperation on waste

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Prime Minister Luc Mercelina and Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs cosigned a letter of intent, the Gustavia Appeal, in support of regional cooperation...

5 Reasons To Visit St. Barts Right Now

Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa is a sleek seaside escape. Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa At only 11 miles long, the tiny island of St. Barts, in the French West Indies, makes big headlines for attracting celebrities and ultra-luxury jet setters (and their...

Transat Paprec skippers under the microscope

by Transat Paprec 3 Apr 14:51 PDT 20 April 2025 In 12 days' time, the iconic 100% mixed transatlantic race between Concarneau and Saint-Barthélemy, Transat Paprec, will get under way. The event, unmissable in ocean racing, is shaping up to be...