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The Caribbean’s Newest Adults-Only Resort Is In St Croix

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This Caribbean Adults-Only All-Inclusive Just Reopened With New Cabanas, Three Pools, and Easy Beach Access

The beach. The turquoise. The vibes. The It’s always been one of our favorite all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. And now Antigua’s legendary adults-only all-inclusive has officially reopened. The Pineapple Beach Club is welcoming guests again with a renewed identity, a brighter footprint, and upgrades across nearly every corner of the property — the result […]

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Adults-Only All-Inclusive Set to Debut in St Croix

St Croix’s first-ever adults-only all-inclusive is set to debut on Feb. 1. The relaunched Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino will offer a range of activities and amenities “curated specifically for adults 18+,” the property said in a statement. It will be the only all-inclusive resort in St Croix, and one of just a handful […]

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5 Must-Visit Villas on the Island of St John

The 20-square island in the US Virgin Islands, nearly two thirds of which is covered by National Park, is a place meant for exploration, tailor made for independent travelers, for those who know how to seek out the richness of a destination. And that means it’s one of the Caribbean’s premier villa destinations. With the […]

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15 Caribbean “Hideaway” Beaches to Discover in 2022

Even at the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, you can always find your own space. But right now, sometimes travelers are looking for a little extra seclusion; a little more distance from other people. That’s where these Caribbean beaches come in: we call them “hideaway” beaches — some of them are easy to get to, […]

5 Must-Visit Villas on the Island of St John

They may not be the biggest, or have the most amenities. They may be brand new, they may be centuries old. But the coolest hotels in the Caribbean are the ones that have that indescribable x-factor; where, no matter how many times you come back, it feels at once fresh and timeless. Cool can mean […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2022

A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find some of the most charming beach towns in the hemisphere; they’re not quite cities, they’re […]

The 22 Best Islands in the Caribbean to Visit in 2022

Hiking a volcano. Walking the cane fields of an organic rum distillery. Eating lionfish burgers at an oceanfront food truck; savoring a twilight mento concert; kayaking across a secret mangrove forest; riding a flats boat to an undiscovered sandbar. They’re the reasons we come to the Caribbean, those once-in-a-lifetime experiences in which the Caribbean abounds, […]

Travelers to the US Virgin Islands Don’t Need a Test to Come Back

It’s become one of the biggest hassles in travel: the return test. For nearly a year, the CDC required all returning American travelers to show proof of a negative test (antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of coming back to the US. Earlier this month, the CDC tightened that rule, meaning all returning travelers have […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Enjoying the View in St John

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Robert Strief, who sent in this lovely shot of the view from the hills above Cruz Bay in St John. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and […]

From Jamaica to St Thomas, 7 Hidden Beaches in the Caribbean

Some are in far- off, remote islands that are secrets unto themselves. Others are in well-traveled destinations but still a bit off the beaten path. Some, well, require a little extra digging. But isn’t that what traveling to the Caribbean is all about? Here are some hidden beaches to discover for yourself in the Caribbean. […]

This Is The Hottest Villa in St John, USVI

The sun comes up over the mountain and glows on Cinnamon Bay and Peter Bay, a mesmerizing, mystical moment in St John. But it’s nothing unusual. It’s every sunrise at the Cliffhouse in St John. But the daily arrival of the sun is not the only reason why Cliffhouse is one of the hottest villas […]

St Thomas Is the Hottest Yachting Destination in the Caribbean

The Moorings’ new office at the Yacht Haven Grande marina in St Thomas is in a former Little Switzerland. And if you look closely, you realize that behind the TV monitor on the back wall is the door to a secret safe, a home for hidden jewels. And that’s no coincidence. Because amid the pandemic, […]