From Turks and Caicos to St Barth, 10 Vacation Villas to Try Now

By: - September 8th, 2023
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Waters Edge at Oil Nut Bay, Virgin Gorda 

Virgin Gorda is arguably the most sought-after villa destination in the British Virgin Islands, and this jewel at the exclusive Oil Nut Bay development is a fantastic option. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, breathtaking views and, most importantly, access to all of the amenities at Oil Nut Bay, from the spa to the pickle ball courts. 


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Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.
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US Virgin Islands Tourism Partners With Chicago Cubs

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Continuing a major marketing push in the sports world, the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has launched a new multi-year partnership with the Chicago Cubs baseball team.  The partnership “creates an unparalleled opportunity for the U.S. Virgin Islands to reach deep into the Midwest market and connect with a broad range of potential travelers,” according to […]

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The Atlantis Paradise Island Casino Is Getting an Upgrade 

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The casino at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas is getting an upgrade.  The Atlantis Casino is already undergoing a “refresh” that includes modern finishes, new textures, celestial fixtures and “flowing lines echoing the refractions of the sea,” according to the resort.  That will include an enhancement of the casino’s two on-site lounges, […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Adding Daily Flights to St Maarten 

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In a big boost for St Maarten and its surrounding destinations, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expanding its service to Princess Juliana International Airport.  Next month, Spirit is expanding to four weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and St Maarten, with flights on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.  That will expand further on Nov. 15, when […]


Statia’s Top Luxury Resort Has a New General Manager 

The top luxury resort on the Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has named a new general manager.  The Golden Rock Dive and Luxury Resort has tapped Anthony Reid to the role.  Reid comes to the property after having worked most recently with the island’s government, with which he served as Statia’s Director of Economy, Nature […]

The Bahamas Is Seeing “Explosive” Visitor Growth 

Tourism is booming in The Bahamas, with visitor numbers ahead of where they were before the onset of the pandemic.  The country’s erformance has outpaced projections for the first seven months of 2023, with more than 5.89 million total visitors from January through the end of July, according to new data from the Ministry of […]

Avianca Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Honduras 

The top luxury resort on the Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has named a new general manager.  The Golden Rock Dive and Luxury Resort has tapped Anthony Reid to the role.  Reid comes to the property after having worked most recently with the island’s government, with which he served as Statia’s Director of Economy, Nature […]

Jamaica’s New Digital Entry Process Goes Live  

Jamaica’s new digital entry process for visitors has officially gone live.  All passengers must now fill out a digital form before they arrive in Jamaica.  The form can be filed out at any point before touching down in Jamaica.  It’s a significant overhaul of the country’s arrival process, eliminating the need to fill out a […]