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The US Virgin Islands Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Yachting Destination
Buoyed by a strong response to the pandemic, the US Virgin Islands isn’t just setting the pace for Caribbean air arrivals — it’s also arguably the hottest yachting destination in the region right now. From an increase in bold-faced names […]
The US Virgin Islands Just Held the First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”
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 […]
The British Virgin Islands Is Easing Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
Another Caribbean destination has announced eased restrictions for vaccinated travelers: the British Virgin Islands. Beginning May 15, the British Virgin Islands will be reducing its quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers. Fully vaccinated travelers will have to take a test […]
US Virgin Islands Reporting Strong Tourism Performance
The US Virgin Islands is reporting “strong” tourism numbers amid the pandemic, significantly outperforming much of the rest of the Caribbean. In an environment that has seen deep declines in tourism arrival numbers, the USVI has weathered the pandemic storm […]
How to Live in the Caribbean for a Year
For travel writers like me, popping open a laptop to work on a Caribbean beach is a familiar occupational hazard. But amid the pandemic, having to work while you’re in paradise seems like a small price to pay to escape […]
Why Families Are Moving to the Cayman Islands
Above photo by Lisa Reid Photography. The Caribbean is often the place that retirees look to move, in pursuit of a slower pace of life and to escape long winters. For others, moving to a tropical island is a reward […]
There’s a New Way to Live on the Island of Bequia
By Dana Niland To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log In to […]
Cayman Islands Seeing “Tremendous” Response to Global Citizen Program
By Alexander Britell The Cayman Islands is seeing a “tremendous response” to its newly-launched Global Citizen Concierge Program, which offers remote workers and their families the opportunity to apply to stay up to two years in the destination. “We’ve got […]
Cayman Islands Launches “Global Citizen” Program
Amid the uncertainties of the pandemic, more and more people are looking to the sanctuary of the Caribbean. And with the growth of remote work and increasingly mobile lifestyles, more Caribbean destinations are beginning to offer pathways to extended residency. […]
British Virgin Islands Names New Director of Tourism
The British Virgin Islands has named a new Director of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned. The board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board has appointed Clive McCoy to the position, effective immediately. He succeeds longtime Director of Tourism Sharlon […]
US Virgin Islands “Puts Brakes” on Tourism for At Least One Month
The US Virgin Islands is “putting the brakes” on tourism, closing its doors to leisure visitors beginning Aug. 19 for a period of at least one month. US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced the move, reverting the territory […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
St Croix might be your best bet if you’re thinking about heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands, after the U.S. territory officially reopened to visitors on June 1. (Update: all travelers to the USVI must complete a screening form — […]
A Virtual Happy Hour in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is launching a virtual “Happy Hour” next week, part of the destination’s latest efforts for travelers who are stuck at home. The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is launching a “Live Music Happy Hour” on Friday, May […]
Mark Gaus on What’s Next for Real Estate in the Cayman Islands
By Alexander Britell, Editor-in-Chief, CJI It’s hard to imagine that there was a hotter real estate market in the Caribbean in recent years, with surging development from beachfront condos to residential resorts. So what’s next for Cayman in the midst […]
The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020
The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps […]
A New Way to Live in the BVI
By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island resort has launched a new real estate offering including five new villas, the property said this week. The private-island resort has partnered with Coldwell Banker to launch sales on […]
The Cayman Islands Has a New, High-Tech Boutique Hotel
By Alexander Britell What has quickly become one of the Caribbean’s hottest hotel markets has added another new property to its portfolio. The Cayman Islands has welcomed the debut of a new boutique hotel called Locale, Grand Cayman, a 42-room […]
The Cayman Islands Is Getting Its First Hilton Hotel
By Alexander Britell The Cayman Islands is one of the Caribbean’s hottest markets for hotel development, and now it’s adding another big brand to its portfolio. Hilton Hotels has announced the signing of an agreement to open a new Curio […]
How to Live on the Beach at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
By the Caribbean Journal staff A beachfront residence at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has hit the bustling real estate market in the Cayman Islands for $5.495 million, Caribbean Journal has learned. The second-floor beachfront unit is directly at the front […]
A New Way to Live in Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff It might just be the hottest destination in the Caribbean – with surging arrivals, an array of new hotels and the kind of “it” factor vibe that comes from a special combination of exclusivity and adventure. […]
How (And Why) to Live on South Bimini in The Bahamas
By Alexander Britell Moving — or buying a home — on a very tiny island in the Caribbean isn’t always an easy proposition Sometimes, the things that make a place exotic and beautiful — like remoteness — also make life more difficult, […]
How to Live at Camana Bay
By the Caribbean Journal staff A major real estate project is coming to Grand Cayman’s Camana Bay mixed-use development. Dart Real Estate and NCB Group have entered into a joint venture partnership to develop the first for-sale residential community in […]
The British Virgin Islands Exquisite Boat Show Is Back
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Caribbean’s leading boat shows is back again in the British Virgin Islands. Boaters in the BVI, USVI and Puerto Rico are once again preparing for the fourth Annual BVI Exquisite Boat Show. […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Biggest Pool Party Is Back
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Island’s biggest pool party has returned, now with a newly resurfaced and refinished pool. The BVI’s Scrub Island Resort is making its return, and its popular SPLASH pool party has relaunched. Guests at the Scrub […]
MarineMax Vacations’ New Addition in the British Virgin Islands
By the Caribbean Journal staff MarineMax Vacations has expanded its fleet in the British Virgin Islands. The charter operator has added the new MarineMax 362, customized from the Aquila 36 model, a 36-foot power catamaran with two private en-suite cabins. […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Soggy Dollar Bar Is Open Again
By Alexander Britell If there’s one place that defines the Caribbean beach bar, one place that draws rum-loving pilgrims from around the world, it’s the Soggy Dollar Bar. But after closing due to damage from Hurricane Irma, the legendary spot […]
Cayman Islands Tourism Is Surging
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands is seeing a significant increase in air arrivals, according to the latest data from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. Air arrivals into the Cayman Islands surpassed all previously recorded statistics last […]
The Moorings, Sunsail Reopen British Virgin Islands Charter Base
By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ rapid tourism recovery got a significant boost this week with the reopening of the charter base of The Moorings and Sunsail in Tortola. The Moorings and Sunsail are reporting a combined […]
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