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Hyatt Just Opened a New Hotel at Cancun International Airport

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Cancun is home to one of the busiest airports in the wider region, and now it has a signature hotel. Hyatt Place Cancun Airport has officially opened, becoming the first Hyatt Place in Quintana Roo and expanding Hyatt’s presence in one of Mexico’s busiest travel hubs. The new-build hotel sits adjacent to Cancun International Airport […]

Flights

A New Way to Fly to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands This Winter

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The beaches, the history , the island hopping. There’s nowhere quite like the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands — a must-visit whether you’re using it as a jumping-off point for the rest of the BVI or planning an extended stay.  And it’s about to get a whole lot easier — and more glamorous […]

News

There's a New Place to Stay on This Island in the BVI

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There is a new villa in the BVI: Cape Stout. Set on a private island in the BVI, Cape Stout’s six-building estate is designed to maximize both sunset and sunrise views, and to reflect the dramatic, oceanfront landscape.  A network of terraces invites visitors to stop and watch the waves crashing against the boulders, while […]

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Virtuoso Has a New Caribbean Island

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Leading travel advisor network has a major new Caribbean destination, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. A top private-island resort in the Caribbean has joined the Virtuoso travel network, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The Virtuoso network includes more than 2,300 suppliers in 100 countries focused on luxury travel.  So what’s the newest member of the […]


There's a New Place to Stay on This Island in the BVI

There’s a new way to fly to the British Virgin Islands — and it’s instantly the most stylish way to get there.  Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation, which already operates flights between San Juan and Virgin Gorda, is planning to launch another route to the BVI.  Beginning in November, Tradewind will inaugurate new flights between San […]

The British Virgin Islands Has a New Watersports Destination

You may not know that Marina Cay, the beloved eight-acre island off the coast of Beef Island in the BVI has relaunched.  Now run by Mainsail, it’s home to the Marina Cay Bar and Grill, a popular yachting and day trip destination.  But Marina Cay now has another party piece: a full-fledged watersports operation, thanks […]

This BVI Resort Just Began Its Reopening 

The long-awaited return of one of the top resorts in the British Virgin Islands has officially begun, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  The former Biras Creek Resort is reopening as a new concept called the Biras Marina and Resort, which has embarked on a multi-phased opening that starts with the new restaurant, Ikigai.  Biras had […]

The British Virgin Islands’ Big Diving Event Is Back 

The British Virgin Islands’ beloved diving event is back this summer with the return of BVI Wreck Week.  The weeklong celebration organized by the BVI Scuba Organization focuses on the myriad wrecks and “art reefs” that dot the undersea landscape in the BVI.  Festvaigloers will be able to dive legendary pirate ships, World War II-era […]

A New Tennis Tournament Is Coming to the British Virgin Islands in May

A new invitational tennis tournament is coming to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island will play host to the the first-ever BVI Cup Presented by Rosewood Little Dix Bay in May.  The event, which will include tennis stars like Monica Puig, Marcos Baghdatis, Christina McHale, and Darian King, […]

The British Virgin Islands Has a New Music Festival 

The British Virgin Islands is debuting a brand-new music festival in May, Caribbean Journal has learned. . The BVI has announced plans for the new Virgin Islands Music Festival, which is slated to run from May 24-26, 2024.  This year’s event will cover multiple genres, with everything from Soca to Afrobeat to Hip Hop.  Artists […]

Long-Shuttered British Virgin Islands Resort to Reopen, Rebrand

The former Biras Creek Resort, which has been closed since the summer of 2015, is planning to reopen as a residential resort destination, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort is being rebranded as “Biras Marina & Resort” with plans for a multi-phased opening, according to a spokesperson for the project.  The resort, perhaps best known […]

A New Culinary Event in Virgin Gorda, BVI 

The British Virgin Islands is ramping up its food programing for 2024 with plans for a special culinary festival in Virgin Gorda next month.  The food festival, set at the Nail Bay Sugar Works National Park, will run on Saturday, March 16. Many of the island’s top eateries will be on hand, from Coco Maya […]