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The Nutcracker Is Coming to The Bahamas

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The holidays in Nassau will open with something entirely new this year. New English Ballet Theatre, one of the United Kingdom’s most innovative contemporary ballet companies, is bringing a reimagined production of The Nutcracker to the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar for a two-night debut on Dec. 12 and 13. It’s the company’s first-ever performance in […]

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How US Virgin Islands Tourism Survived the Pandemic

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The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the tourism industry at large, and on the cruise business in particular. As a region largely dependent on the cruise business, the Caribbean took an incredible economic hit. The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), one of the largest cruising destinations in the region, was also profoundly impacted. Cruising […]

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The US Virgin Islands Just Removed All Travel Rules for Americans 

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The US Virgin Islands, among the biggest tourism success stories of the pandemic, has announced a major updates to its entry rules: the lifting of all restrictions for American travelers.  That means U.S. citizens traveling from the US mainland and other territories will no longer be required to complete the US Virgin Islands Travel Screening […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Buck Island and St Croix

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bob Seymour, who sent in this stunning shot of Buck Island with St Croix in the background.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.comw with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]


The US Virgin Islands Just Removed All Travel Rules for Americans 

Sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a chartered catamaran is every bit the fantasy journey it sounds like, but here’s one surprise I got during my time cruising around Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke on a Moorings charter yacht: the trip can actually be pretty affordable as well as remarkably customizable. Design […]

Divi Resorts Names New Caribbean Regional Director 

Divi Resorts has named a new regional director of operations for the Caribbean, the company said this week.  The North Carolina-based company has tapped Mo Sallah to the role, in which he will oversee resort operations at Divi’s seven properties across the region.  “My experience over the years has included serving in executive roles at […]

Two New Marriott Hotels to Open in St Thomas This Fall 

The long awaited transformation of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef property in St Thomas is slated to debut this fall.  Aimbridge Hospitality has announced that it will be opening two new hotels in St Thomas: the Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and The Seaborn at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection.  Aimbridge will manage both […]

The Best Hotels in St Thomas, USVI

From Magens Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on earth, to stunning mangroves to some of the Caribbean’s best shopping, St Thomas is a vibrant, energetic destination that has been among the most popular in the entire region since the onset of the pandemic. And the island’s hotel product is diverse: a St. Thomas […]

St Thomas Carnival’s Big Comeback 

St Thomas Carnival made its triumphant return this past weekend in the US Virgin Islands. The 70th annual edition of St Thomas Carnival was an “eclectic celebration of culture and tradition,” according to the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.  After two years of virtual events, Carnival returned in person with five days of food, […]

US Virgin Islands “Dedicated” to Growth of Caribbean Cruise Industry

The US Virgin Islands is “dedicated” to the growth of the cruise industry in the Caribbean, according to USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.  Boschulte is in Miami this week for the Seatrade conference, the world’s premier gathering of cruise industry executives and destinations.  “SeaTrade is an invaluable conference that I look forward to attending every […]

Royal Caribbean Is Tripling Its Cruise Calls to St Croix

In a boost for St Croix’s cruise industry, Royal Caribbean has announced plans to nearly triple its calls on the island’s cruise port in Frederiksted, according to the Virgin Islands Port Authority.  The announcement was made in a press conference at this week’s Seatrade conference in Miami Beach, Fla.  Royal Caribbean is currently the only […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A View of Buck Island From St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Scott Mitchell, who sent in this spectacular shot of the view of Buck Island from Point Udall on the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]