{"id":219708,"date":"2024-12-20T14:56:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=219708"},"modified":"2024-12-20T14:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:56:08","slug":"barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbuda Among Frommer’s Best Places to Go in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a><\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

Barbuda has been recognized as one of Frommer\u2019s \u201cBest Places to Go in 2025,\u201d highlighting its charm as a tranquil Caribbean escape while celebrating its emergence as a luxury travel destination. Often overshadowed by its sibling Antigua, Barbuda\u2019s seclusion has historically been its hallmark, famously drawing Princess Diana for private family getaways.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The island\u2019s profile has risen significantly, thanks to new developments poised to transform its tourism landscape. The $14 million Barbuda International Airport, which opened in October 2024, currently caters to private jets and regional carriers, but plans for expanded service promise to make the island more accessible. For now, the 90-minute ferry ride from Antigua remains a popular option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbuda\u2019s attractions are bolstered by high-profile projects such as the long-anticipated Nobu Beach Inn, a luxury hotel backed by Robert De Niro, set to open on Princess Diana Beach in 2025. The Barbuda Ocean Club has introduced an 18-hole golf course, despite environmental concerns over its impact on coral reefs and ecosystems. Additionally, 23 luxury cruise ships are scheduled to visit this season, bringing over 5,000 passengers, according to Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Despite these developments, Barbuda retains its laid-back charm. Visitors can enjoy pink-sand beaches, snorkeling in pristine waters, and the world\u2019s largest frigate bird sanctuary. The island offers a blend of luxury and tranquility, making it a must-visit destination before its understated allure is fully discovered.<\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Barbuda joins an illustrious lineup on Frommer\u2019s 2025 list, which includes global destinations such as Bolivia, Madagascar, Slovenia, and Osaka, Japan. Each location, including Barbuda, exemplifies Frommer\u2019s legacy of promoting travel as a means to connect with diverse cultures and communities.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Barbuda has been recognized as one of Frommer\u2019s \u201cBest Places to Go in 2025,\u201d highlighting its charm as a tranquil Caribbean escape while celebrating its emergence as a luxury travel destination. Often overshadowed by its sibling Antigua, Barbuda\u2019s seclusion has historically been its hallmark, famously drawing Princess Diana for private family getaways. The island\u2019s profile […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":219709,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-219708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nBarbuda Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025 - Antigua News Room<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Barbuda Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Barbuda has been recognized as one of Frommer\u2019s \u201cBest Places to Go in 2025,\u201d highlighting its charm as a tranquil Caribbean escape while celebrating its emergence as a luxury travel destination. Often overshadowed by its sibling Antigua, Barbuda\u2019s seclusion has historically been its hallmark, famously drawing Princess Diana for private family getaways. The island\u2019s profile […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Antigua News Room\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-12-20T18:56:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-20T18:56:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"950\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Editor\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@AntiguaNewsRoom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AntiguaNewsRoom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Editor\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Editor\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/36cac05ef6398fe56ae3e6317f8535c5\"},\"headline\":\"Barbuda Among Frommer’s Best Places to Go in 2025\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-20T18:56:07+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-20T18:56:08+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\"},\"wordCount\":279,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\",\"name\":\"Barbuda Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025 - Antigua News Room\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-20T18:56:07+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-20T18:56:08+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png\",\"width\":950,\"height\":600},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Barbuda Among Frommer’s Best Places to Go in 2025\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/\",\"name\":\"Antigua News Room\",\"description\":\"News As It Happens\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Antigua Newsroom\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg\",\"width\":1260,\"height\":1260,\"caption\":\"Antigua Newsroom\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/AntiguaNewsRoom\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/antiguanewsroom\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/36cac05ef6398fe56ae3e6317f8535c5\",\"name\":\"Editor\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"caption\":\"Editor\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/author\/editor\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Barbuda Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025 - Antigua News Room","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Barbuda Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025","og_description":"Barbuda has been recognized as one of Frommer\u2019s \u201cBest Places to Go in 2025,\u201d highlighting its charm as a tranquil Caribbean escape while celebrating its emergence as a luxury travel destination. Often overshadowed by its sibling Antigua, Barbuda\u2019s seclusion has historically been its hallmark, famously drawing Princess Diana for private family getaways. The island\u2019s profile […]","og_url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/","og_site_name":"Antigua News Room","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom","article_published_time":"2024-12-20T18:56:07+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-12-20T18:56:08+00:00","og_image":[{"width":950,"height":600,"url":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Editor","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@AntiguaNewsRoom","twitter_site":"@AntiguaNewsRoom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Editor","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/"},"author":{"name":"Editor","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/36cac05ef6398fe56ae3e6317f8535c5"},"headline":"Barbuda Among Frommer’s Best Places to Go in 2025","datePublished":"2024-12-20T18:56:07+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-20T18:56:08+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/"},"wordCount":279,"commentCount":1,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png","articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/","url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/","name":"Barbuda Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025 - Antigua News Room","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png","datePublished":"2024-12-20T18:56:07+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-20T18:56:08+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:950\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-2.png","width":950,"height":600},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/barbuda-among-frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2025\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Barbuda Among Frommer’s Best Places to Go in 2025"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/","name":"Antigua News Room","description":"News As It Happens","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#organization","name":"Antigua Newsroom","url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_1584.jpeg","width":1260,"height":1260,"caption":"Antigua Newsroom"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/antiguanewsroom","https:\/\/x.com\/AntiguaNewsRoom","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/antiguanewsroom\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/36cac05ef6398fe56ae3e6317f8535c5","name":"Editor","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","caption":"Editor"},"url":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/author\/editor\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=219708"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":219710,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219708\/revisions\/219710"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/219709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=219708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=219708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/anr-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=219708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}