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VIDEO: Checking in to Peter Island, The Iconic Private Island Resort

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“This could be a country.” That’s the thought you have surveying the natural wonders of Peter Island, a private island that feels even bigger than its nearly 1800 acres. Five white-sand beaches, stunning cliffs, gardens — it’s a haul that […]

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VIDEO: Richard Branson’s New Underwater Destination in the BVI

It’s perhaps the most exciting addition to the Caribbean underwater scene in years: the BVI Art Reef, the brainchild of a group of conservationists led by BVI resident Sir Richard Branson. It’s called the BVI Art Reef, and an underwater […]

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10 Caribbean Farm-to-Table Resorts

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Sure, good hotel cuisine requires an experienced and inventive chef. But at the end of the day, it’s the raw ingredients that really make the meal. And when those ingredients come fresh from the […]

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How to Make Peter Island’s Ginger Lemonade

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What makes arriving at a private-island resort even sweeter? In the British Virgin Islands, it’s the welcome beverage served to guests at Peter Island Resort & Spa. Zesty, sweet and spiked, if you like, […]


6 Summer Carnivals to Visit in the the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Summertime in the Caribbean brings warmer days, the sweetest mangoes, and an array of joyous Carnival celebrations. Whether they’re organized to commemorate independence from Colonial governments; a successful sugarcane harvest; or simply to celebrate […]


8 Caribbean Fashion Designers You Should Know About

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sea and sand but let’s also add another “s:” style. That’s because despite the challenges of heat, humidity and, often, limited resources, season after season designers across […]

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The Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations

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You can take a great family vacation anywhere in the Caribbean. But some islands have a certain innate family-friendliness, an added level of comfort and ease that make a trip particularly well suited for a family traveling together, whether due […]


VIDEO: Discovering the Surfsong Villa Resort in Tortola

It’s one of those places where you’d want to be even if there weren’t a great resort on the grounds. The Surfsong Villa Resort is set on the ​​eastern end of Tortola,​ British Virgin Islands, just off Beef Island on […]


You Need to Visit This BVI Festival

It’s one of the biggest events of the year in the British Virgin Islands: the Emancipation Celebrations, the festival season that lasts from July 30 to Aug. 12. This year’s festival will be held under the theme “A Colorful kaleidoscope […]

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A $40 Million Home in the British Virgin Islands

It’s the most expensive home currently on the market in the British Virgin Islands: Villa Katsura, currently listed for $40 million. The 23,500-square-foot property is set on three acres of manicured gardens on the Little Dix Bay peninsula, among the […]


How to Stay in a Chalet in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The British Virgin Islands are probably the last place you’d expect to find Norwegian chalets. But trust us, they do exist. On Peter Island Resort & Spa, a clutch of charming A-frame cottages has […]


5 Affordable Caribbean Private Island Resorts

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Having a private island is the classic Caribbean dream. But the private island experience isn’t always as expensive as you think. We’ve found 5 private-island Paradises without over-the-top prices. Some are open only for […]


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