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The Best Resorts in St John, USVI, According to Travel Agents 

best resorts in st john

We’re continuing our series of the Caribbean hotels preferred by the top travel agents that deal with the region.  Next stop? St John in the US Virgin Islands, with our unofficial poll of more than 100 top agents. Whether you’re […]

Flights

Another New Way to Fly to St Croix, USVI

st croix usvi buccaneer

It’s getting increasingly easy to visit the island with a “vibe like no other.” St Croix, the largest US Virgin Island an one of the buzziest destinations in the region, continues to see new flights from within the region and […]

Eat & Play

St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit 

machel montano on stage at st thomas carnival

This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit.  The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day […]

Caribbean

From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

cape santa maria

Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and […]


Expedia: St Thomas Tops Summer Destinations  

view from rooftop red roofs downtown st thomas

The historic charm of Charlotte Amalie (and its buzzing new boutique hotel). Sparkling white-sand beaches like Lindquist and Magens Bay. World-class eateries like Blue 11.  It’s no surprise that the USVI’s island of St Thomas is one of the most […]


US Virgin Islands Tourism IS Off to a Strong Start in 2024

carambola resort with green hills and blue water

US Virgin Islands tourism is off to a very strong start this year, according to data provided by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  Overseas arrivals in the USVI were up 21 percent in the first quarter of 2024, as […]

Caribbean

How You Can Save at St Croix’s Top Beach Resort Right Now 

st croix usvi buccaneer

It’s the most legendary place to stay in St Croix: The Buccaneer, the storied beach resort near Christiansted that’s home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Caribbean.  If you’re planning a springtime vacation, the resort has […]


The US Virgin Islands Cruise Industry Is Booming 

st croix usvi cruise booming

If you’re on a cruise to the Caribbean, chances are you’ll be making a stop at one of the ports in the US Virgin Islands, where the cruise industry continues to boom.  Both St Thomas and St Croix experienced 13 […]


St Thomas' New Beach Resort Has a Private-Island Feel

st thomas resort beach

The Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort is about the closest you can get to a private island atmosphere without ever having to leave St. Thomas. Partly that’s a function of geography: located at the foot of a massive cliff guarding […]

Events

The Caribbean’s Must-Visit Yacht Show Is Coming to St Thomas 

st thomas yacht haven

The Virgin Islands Boating Expo will take place May 10-12, 2024 at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, the USVI’s top yachting destination. This boutique destination show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, ticks the top three boxes of […]


This Tiny Caribbean Island Has a Must-Visit Food Festival  

caribbean island tiny food

The private-island Lovango Resort and Beach Club off the coast of St John is bringing back its Taste of Lovango food festival for a second edition, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This year’s Taste of Lovango will run from May 29-June […]


The US Virgin Islands' Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever

the new westin st thomas resort

The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […]