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Gourmet Month in St Barth Has Michelin-Star Chefs, Rare Rums, and a Caribbean Setting Like No Other

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The island of St Barth has always had a taste for the finer things. White-sand beaches and designer boutiques are part of its identity, but so too is a culinary culture that blends French savoir-faire with Caribbean soul. Every November, that passion comes alive — and now it’s bigger than ever. St Barth has become […]

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US President Joe Biden Spends Caribbean Vacation in St Croix 

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United States President Joe Biden is spending his holiday vacation this year in the Caribbean.  President Biden is returning to what was one of his favorite vacation spots when he served as President Barack Obama’s Vice President: the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands.  Biden arrived on Air Force One to St […]

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The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023

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If 2021 in the Caribbean was a year of recovery, 2022 has been a year of unmistakable, unprecedented rebirth. The Caribbean has never been hotter, with just about every destination nearing (or now exceeding) its pre-pandemic travel totals, and the region cementing its position as the world’s greatest warm weather destination.  The pandemic was a […]

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The USVI Is Growing Faster Than Any Other Caribbean Destination

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It’s been an exemplar for the Caribbean in the post-Covid tourism world, and the US Virgin Islands continues to see outstanding tourism performance.  But that doesn’t tell the whole story.  The US Virgin Islands has actually seen the highest increase in visitors from 2019 to 2022 of any destination in the Caribbean, according to global […]


The Caribbean Travel Awards 2023

“West is best,” they like to say here on the far edge of the island of St Croix.  Here in Frederiksted, things are a little different than the rest of St Croix. There’s a funky, fun vibe here, one that weaves effortlessly with the charm of the centuries-old streets.  And while it’s one of the […]

The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination 

It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands.  And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in the Territory, making the USVI the fastest-growing destination in the region right now.  Indeed, the […]

US Virgin Islands Eyes More Airlift to St Thomas, St Croix

The US Virgin Islands is looking for airline route expansion to St Thomas and St Croix.  The USVI sent a delegation to the major Routes World conference in Las Vegas, including a high-profile meeting with American Airlines.  The meeting with American Airlines officials focused on the USVI’s concerns of the “severe impact” on residents and […]

Marriott Set to Debut New Resorts in St Thomas, USVI 

Marriott will be debuting a pair of highly-anticipated new resorts in St Thomas, USVI this fall.  The new Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas’ most iconic hotel property, will reopen this winter with a pair of resorts: the The Seaborn, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection; and the Westin Beach Resort and Spa.  The two resorts are the […]

Why the US Virgin Islands Is Coming to Philadelphia

The United States Virgin Islands is making its presence felt in Philadelphia this upcoming weekend.  The USVI is sponsoring the Made in America Festival, with a focus on driving visitation to St Croix, St John and St Thomas for the winter season.  The USVI partnership will also provide a small preview of what to expect […]

The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean - 2022

They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full of them. Whether you’re in a seaside food stall or a Michelin-level fine-dining destination, the […]

US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Booming

It’s been one of the biggest success stories in Caribbean tourism since the onset of the pandemic: the US Virgin Islands, which expertly navigated the uncertain waters of the pandemic and came out with record-breaking numbers.  Indeed, from June 2021 to May 2022, the US Virgin Islands had the highest hotel occupancy in the Caribbean, […]

British Virgin Islands Removes Testing Requirements for Travelers

In a major shift, the British Virgin Islands has removed pre-testing requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That means travelers no longer have to show proof of a negative test to enter the British overseas territory.  Travelers are also no longer required to be screened upon arrival for Covid, according to the latest health […]