St. Thomas Virgin Islands

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Spirit Airlines Planning Major Caribbean Expansion from Miami

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Spirit Airlines is expanding to Miami International Airport, and that means a wave of new flights to the carrier’s wheelhouse in the Caribbean. Crucially, it will represent an expansion — meaning it will supplement Spirit’s existing service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International […]

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More Ferry Service to the British Virgin Islands

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It’s getting easier to visit the British Virgin Islands. Ferry service has increased to the British Virgin Islands, in a boost for tourism to the destination.  There will now be two daily roundtrip ferry services between St Thomas and Tortola, […]

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A New Way to Enjoy St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District

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St Thomas’ Downtown Historic District is getting major new energy.  Beginning May 28, Charlotte Amalie’s charming downtown will be open for shopping and dining until 8 PM every Friday night.  In addition, the Main Street thoroughfare will become a pedestrian […]

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Pair of Major Caribbean Resorts Sold

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By Alexander Britell A pair of major resorts in St Thomas has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  An affiliate of Fortress Investment Group has purchased the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort and Spa and the Noni Beach, Autograph Collection […]


St Croix’s Buccaneer Resort Is Becoming a Wyndham

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The signature resort in the island of St Croix is joining Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The historic Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort will be converting to Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, the company confirmed this week.  The Buccaneer […]


The US Virgin Islands Just Held the First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”

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The US Virgin Islands has pioneered the return of in-person carnival events with the first-ever “Vaccine Fete.” The event, which was held last week on the seaside in St Thomas, was held to promote a “Vaccinate to Party Safe” initiative […]

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Frontier Airlines Adding San Juan-Punta Cana Flights

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Frontier Airlines is at it again in the Caribbean.  The fastest-growing airline in the Caribbean right now has announced plans for another new route, with new service between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The new flights […]


Frontier Is Adding San Juan-St Thomas Flights

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There’s a new way to get to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has announced plans to launch a new service from San Juan, Puerto Rico to St Thomas, opening up […]


St Thomas Hosting One-Night Carnival Event for Vaccinated Guests

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The US Virgin Islands is set to host a one-of-a-kind, in-person carnival event for vaccinated patrons next week.  And while it’s a major step forward for live events in the Caribbean, it has a pair of broader purposes: encouraging vaccinations […]

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Building the Caribbean’s Greatest Pools

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It’s one of the centerpieces of any resort in the Caribbean: the pool.  It’s often the town square, the meeting point, the place to be at every resort in region.  And that means that it’s an essential part of the […]


British Virgin Islands Reopens Seaports to Ferry Service

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Ferry service is back in the Virgin Islands.  The British Virgin Islands has officially reopened its seaports to scheduled ferry service, the destination announced Thursday.  That means regular ferry service will now be operating between Road Town, Tortola and St […]


A New Way to See St. Thomas

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It’s a new way to experience the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas. The Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St. Thomas has launched a new “Under The Sea” family travel package, a mix of active and […]