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Rum Journal: Soggy Dollar Rum, a Journey to the BVI in a Bottle

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By Alexander Britell One of the most beautiful — and perhaps most understated — things about rum is its power to transport. The romantic energy of rum can take you from wherever you’re indulging to a far-off Caribbean island somewhere, to […]

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British Virgin Islands Cruise Sector Continues to Make a Comeback

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ cruise sector is continuing what has been a remarkable comeback from the storms of 2017. The BVI is projecting 524,928 cruise passengers for the 2018-2019 season, concentrated of course at the […]

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BVI, Airbnb to Partner on Home Sharing

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding with home sharing giant Airbnb, the territory announced this week. The partnership “aims to drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism to the islands, democratize the […]

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5 Places to Visit in the British Virgin Islands Right Now

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Whether you want a traditional resort getaway or a sailing adventure, the British Virgin Islands has always been one of the Caribbean’s ultimate destinations. And that’s still true today. The British Virgin Islands has made an inspiring comeback from last […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Virgin Gorda

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Naga Surapaneni, who sent in this superb shot of sunset from the ferry wharf in The Valley, Virgin Gorda. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]


Tourist Arrivals Rising in British Virgin Islands

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The British Virgin Islands is having a solid year. Speaking at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in, Barbados, the Islands’ director of tourism, Sharon Flax Brutus, announced an across-the-board increase in BVI Arrivals from January […]

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Nonstop Flights to British Virgin Islands Launching Soon

Nonstop Flights to British Virgin Islands

The highly-anticipated new nonstop flights from Miami to the British Virgin Islands are set to launch this year, according to British Virgin Islands Director of Tourism Sharon Flax-Brutus. The new BVI Airways flights will be operated on an 86-passenger Avro […]


Eustatia Island: A New Caribbean Private Island Villa Resort

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It’s one of the most-sought-after islands in the Caribbean: Eustatia Island, set in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. And now it’s home to one of the region’s most exclusive villa experiences. Much like nearby Necker Island (home to Richard […]


Richard Branson’s New British Virgin Islands Retreat

Move over, Necker. Sir Richard Branson has unveiled a new island retreat in the British Virgin Islands on the other private island he owns, Moskito Island. The villa, which is part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, is now available […]

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The Newest Restaurant in the British Virgin Islands

A new place to eat By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s a new place to dine in the British Virgin Islands. Helmed by two of the region’s best chefs, Xavi Arnau and Patrick Williams, The Club has just opened […]


How to Stay Right on the Beach in Virgin Gorda

There’s a new villa to try in Virgin Gorda — and it’s right on the beach. The island’s Oil Nut Bay development has announced the addition of the four-bedroom Seashell Beach Villa to its rental pool. The 5,084-square-foot beachfront villa, which […]


How to Live With This View in Tortola

There’s a new villa on the block in Tortola. The Goldene Pavilion Villa on Little Bay in Tortola will soon hit the auction block with Concierge Auctions. The 5,000-square-foot home on the east end of the island will sell to […]