US Virgin Islands

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This May Be the Most Beautiful Beach in the US Virgin Islands

You hike down the hillside trail and catch your first glimpse. It’s not the photographs. It’s better than the photographs. The white sand arcs around a bay so blue it looks hand-painted. And just offshore, a tiny green cay rises […]

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6 Caribbean Islands Americans Can Visit Without a Passport
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The "Bolongo Effect": This USVI All-Inclusive Resort Has an Iconic Bar and the Heart of St Thomas 
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American Airlines Is Adding a New Flight to St Croix, Where Beaches, Forts and Food Await
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Is Now Sailing to the Caribbean From Port Canaveral
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Where to Stay in the US Virgin Islands This Summer: Top Boutique Hotels, All-Inclusive Resorts, and Hidden Villa Gems
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Beach of the Day: Sandy Point in St Croix 
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Cruise Tourism Is Booming in the US Virgin Islands, With More Growth Ahead in 2025
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From a Secret Corner of Saint Martin to an Uncrowded Jewel in The Bahamas, 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path Caribbean Beaches to Discover Right Now 
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US Virgin Islands Makes Push for New Airlift 
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From St Thomas to St Croix, US Virgin Islands Travel Is Hotter Than Ever
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The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities
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JetBlue Has a New Flight to a Caribbean Island With Uncrowded Beaches, Historic Towns and a Buzzing Food Scene 
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Why You Need to Visit St Croix in the US Virgin Islands This Christmas 

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It’s the biggest, best Christmas party in the Caribbean: Crucian Christmas, the legendary annual festival on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. It’s a weeklong celebration that towers over every other holiday party in the region — and it’s […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Rocks in the Virgin Islands National Park, St John

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Amanda Emrick, who sent in this lovely shot of the Virgin Islands National Park in St John. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

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Why to Visit This St Croix Resort Right Now 

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Mornings on the beach. Afternoons on the oceanside golf course. Evenings with the Moko Jumbies at the Mermaid. Rum punches by the pool.  It’s the signature place to stay in St Croix: The Buccaneer, the historic beach resort just outside […]

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This US Virgin Islands Hotel Is on the Market for $11.9M

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It’s quietly become one of the hotter hotel markets in the Caribbean, thanks to a wave of developer-focused incentives: the US Virgin Islands.  More hotels in the USVI are starting to come on the market, and that includes this 50-bed […]

The US Virgin Islands Is More Popular Than Ever, Buoyed By New St Thomas and St Croix Flights

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Travelers are making a beeline for one particular destination in the Caribbean right now: the US Virgin Islands, which continues to shine in the post-pandemic period with blazing tourist arrival numbers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The US Virgin Islands is […]

JetBlue Is Launching New Flights From San Juan, Puerto Rico to St Croix This Winter

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JetBlue is set to kick off a brand-new route to St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s the newest way to get to the culinary capital of the US Virgin Islands, which is hotter than […]

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New Operator for Two Top Resorts in St Thomas, USVI

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The two newest resorts in St Thomas now have new operators, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Marriott’s Westin Beach Resort and Spa and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas have tapped Davidson Hospitality Group as their […]

Why the US Virgin Islands Is a “Leader” in Caribbean Tourism 

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It’s not just all the new flights, or the hotel occupancy growth, or the new-look waterfront in Charlotte Amalie.  There’s a palpable dynamism in the US Virgin Islands right now. You know it when you board a completely-full flight from […]

The US Virgin Islands Is Hosting a New Caribbean Tourism Summit in St Thomas

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For a destination that has helped lead the way for the Caribbean out of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that the US Virgin Islands is at the forefront with another innovation: a brand-new Caribbean tourism summit.  The new US Virgin […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Water Island, US Virgin Islands

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Have you been to Water Island? The latest Caribbean Photo comes from the little-known Water Island in the US Virgin Islands, just off the coast of St Thomas. This week’s photo was taken by Caribbean Journal reader Michele Perreault. Have […]

Travelers Keep Flocking to the US Virgin Islands 

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New boutique hotels like the Pink Palm. Private-island destinations like Lovango. A transformed Charlotte Amalie. A reborn Frenchman’s Reef.  The US Virgin Islands was already the biggest success story of the post-pandemic era in the Caribbean. Now, it’s rising to […]

US Virgin Islands Tourism “Continues to Elevate”

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Tourism in the US Virgin Islands “continues to elevate,” with sizzling arrival numbers, strategic marketing programs and a continued buzz across the US territory. That was certainly the takeaway as the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism delegation, led by […]

About US Virgin Islands

Whether it’s the historic charm of St. Croix, the natural beauty of St. John, or the lively energy of St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer three distinct flavors of paradise — all with no passport required for U.S. travelers. From powdery beaches and luxury resorts to vibrant culture and crystal-clear waters, the USVI blend stateside ease with unmistakably Caribbean soul. This is island-hopping made effortless — and unforgettable.