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The British Virgin Islands Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive Resort

A Legendary Caribbean Beach Bar Hotel Is Back in the BVI

The Caribbean’s most legendary beach bar hotel has a long-awaited reopening date, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Sandcastle at Soggy Dollar, the boutique beach hotel at the world-famous Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, …

The BVI’s Scrub Island Has a New Executive Chef

The Scrub Island private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands has named a new executive chef. The resort has tapped Chef Greg Best for the role, in which he will oversee operations and menu development at the property’s food and …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mahoe Bay, Virgin Gorda, BVI

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal readers Ken and Jane Ogle, who sent in this lovely shot of Mahoe Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Spring Bay, Virgin Gorda, BVI

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michael Gadilhe, who sent in this lovely shot of Spring Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to …

New Villas to Try in Virgin Gorda, BVI

Leading villa provider Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals has expanded its portfolio on the island, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury villa management company has aded four new-build villas to its portfolio, raising its total to 28 different villas across the …

The BVI’s Beloved Lobster Festival Is Back

It’s been 10 years since a group of crustacean enthusiasts assembled on the far-off British Virgin Island of Anegada. And now, a decade later, the Anegada Lobster Festival remains the Caribbean’s premier celebration of all things, well, lobster. The three-day …

A New All-Inclusive Yacht Charter Company in the BVI

new all-inclusive yacht charter company has opened up operations in the British Virgin Islands. Dream Caribbean Blue, which is sailing with a fleet of 14 yachts, has set up a new base at the Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina. …

Real Estate Sales Are Surging at the BVI’s Oil Nut Bay

The British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay community has been seeing a major real estate sales surge this season, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The luxury residential development on Virgin Gorda has seen $67.5 million of sales closed or …

A New Beverage Manager at BVI’s Rosewood Little Dix Bay

The British Virgin Islands’ Rosewood Little Dix Bay has named a new beverage manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort has tapped Oreste Catenacci to the role, in which he will be responsible for the beverage program at the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Smugglers Cove, Tortola

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Leah Lepage, who sent in this sparkling shot of Smugglers Cove in Tortola, BVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in …

The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022

For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar. As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies. Because there’s just something about a …

BVI Set for Return of Spring Regatta

The British Virgin Islands is set for the return of its popular BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, the first time the event has been held since the onset of the pandemic. This year will be the 49th edition …

The BVI’s Saba Rock Has a New Executive Chef

The Saba Rock resort, which just reopened in the British Virgin Islands following a dramatic reconstruction project, has added a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Venezuelan-born Chef Roberto Guerrero to the role, in …

New Ferry Routes From USVI to BVI

The BVI Ports Authority has approved several new ferry routes from the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service will mean routes from the USVI to destinations including Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and Anegada, complimenting …

BVI Spring Regatta Set for End of March

The British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta is back for what will be its 49th edition. This year’s event will take place from March 28 to April 3. “As we look ahead to 2022, it is more exciting than ever …

The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2022

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 …

The BVI’s New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

The British Virgin Islands’ new rules for fully vaccinated travelers have officially taken effect, as of mid-May. So what does it all mean? In what is a significant easing of its restrictions for the vaccinated, the rules mean fully …

British Virgin Islands Reopens Seaports to Ferry Service

Ferry service is back in the Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands has officially reopened its seaports to scheduled ferry service, the destination announced Thursday. That means regular ferry service will now be operating between Road Town, Tortola and …