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Photo of the Week: Crashing Waves in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Brent Miller, who sent in this beautiful shot of crashing waves on the coast of Aruba. 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 the location of the […]

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BVI Eyes Next-Level Internet Development

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor British Virgin Islands is stepping up efforts to get the most from its internet infrastructure. On June 4, 2011, the British Virgin Islands became only the second country in English-speaking Caribbean to establish an internet exchange point. Called BVI-IX, the exchange point was seen as an investment that would help […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: White Bay, Jost Van Dyke

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Melanie Morgan, who sent in this superb shot of White Bay on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — […]

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The 10 Best Hotels in the British Virgin Islands

There are few places that better capture the fantasy of an island vacation than the BVI. It’s always about the water here, about exploring, about discovery, whether you have a boat or not. You are simply drawn to hop the islands, and there is a pervading friendliness around the whole archipelago, whether you’re exploring the Baths […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: White Bay, Jost Van Dyke

The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has named a new general manager. Federico Ciampi has been appointed to the role, after having served most recently at the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel in Manchester, England. He had previously served as the general manager at the Glasshouse Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel in […]

Richard Branson’s New British Virgin Islands Retreat

Move over, Necker. Sir Richard Branson has unveiled a new island retreat in the British Virgin Islands on the other private island he owns, Moskito Island. The villa, which is part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, is now available to hire exclusively for stays of 22 guests. The villa complex is comprised of three villas: […]

How to Travel to Tortola, For Less

It’s one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean: the British Virgin Island of Tortola. It’s a varied destination, with something for everyone, whether you’re chartering a boat or in for a culinary excursion. But it’s also home to some of the region’s best beaches, including the white sands of Long Bay. The latter […]

VIDEO: The British Virgin Islands’ Superyacht Regatta

It’s one of the newest events on the global superyacht circuit. But it’s also become one of the best. Last week saw the Loro Piano Caribbean Superyacht Regatta, with superyachts from around the world heading to the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda. Here’s a look at what happened on the final day:

The Newest Restaurant in the British Virgin Islands

A new place to eat By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There’s a new place to dine in the British Virgin Islands. Helmed by two of the region’s best chefs, Xavi Arnau and Patrick Williams, The Club has just opened on Norman Island. Serving Jamaican and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, the 80-seat beachfront is now open for […]

How to Live With This View in Tortola

There’s a new villa on the block in Tortola. The Goldene Pavilion Villa on Little Bay in Tortola will soon hit the auction block with Concierge Auctions. The 5,000-square-foot home on the east end of the island will sell to the highest bidder in cooperation with Maritha Keil of BVI Sotheby’s International Realty. The home […]

How to Stay Right on the Beach in Virgin Gorda

There’s a new villa to try in Virgin Gorda — and it’s right on the beach. The island’s Oil Nut Bay development has announced the addition of the four-bedroom Seashell Beach Villa to its rental pool. The 5,084-square-foot beachfront villa, which is available now through June 1, has four bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a fitness room, […]

British Virgin Islands Set for Superyacht Regatta

One of the world’s top superyacht regattas is set to begin again in the British Virgin Islands. The Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous returns to the BVI from March 9 to 12, with 29 superyachts set to participate in this year’s event. Some of the yachts include Clan VIII, Ganesha and Ocean Phoenix, […]

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