Direct Fly-Cruise to Barbados: Exeter Airport will launch a winter direct fly-cruise with Marella Cruises, departing Dec 9, 2027 from Exeter to Bridgetown via TUI Airways, for a 14-night adults-only all-inclusive itinerary that also includes stops such as Guadeloupe, St Lucia, the Grenadines, Tobago, Grenada, Antigua, St Maarten, St Kitts and Dominica. Cruise Deals for Caribbean Travelers: Costa Cruises’ “Fall into Savings” promo offers up to $500 off per person plus up to $250 onboard credit per cabin on select Caribbean (and other) departures from Nov 2026 to Jun 2027, bookable by Oct 3, 2026. Guadeloupe Links in Regional Talks: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Browne met the French ambassador to discuss climate action, visa-free travel, and closer cooperation with Guadeloupe and Martinique, including transport, trade, and people-to-people exchanges. French Cruise Brand Update: Ambassador Cruise Line’s French partner rebrands as Ambassador Croisières, while keeping winter Caribbean fly-cruises from Guadeloupe for the international market. Island Inspiration for Travelers: A travel feature spotlights Le Bourg on Terre-de-Haut (Les Saintes) for its harbor, food, nearby beaches, and Fort Napoléon.