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American Airlines Is Adding Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Its Blue Water, Waterfront Resorts, and Unmistakable Character

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Some islands are defined by scale; Bimini is defined by stories. It’s the closest Bahamian island to the U.S., but it has always carried an outsized place in the Caribbean imagination — a strip of land where writers, activists, fishermen and wanderers have all left their mark. With American Airlines launching the only nonstop flights […]

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From Barbados to Barbuda, 7 Caribbean Vacations for November

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The Caribbean his heating up for the winter season, and that’s being buoyed by a truly impressive lineup of hotel relaunches, from boutique St Barth stays to venerable Anguilla retreats. And whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving getaway or looking to sneak in a shoulder season Caribbean vacation, there’s always something new to experience in the […]

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BVI’s Oil Nut Bay to Open New Marina Village

By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay development in Virgin Gorda is planning a major addition in December. The luxury residential community is set to open its new Marina Village, a multifaceted destination that will be open both to owners and guests and the public. The village will include a […]

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The BVI’s Coolest New Eatery is a Road Town Rooftop

By Alexander Britell There’s the sort of soundtrack you’d expect to find in Peckham or Paris, with panoramic views of brilliant green hills and tables hand-built from wine barrels. On a hot afternoon in Tortola, this is the coolest place in town, a who’s who of Road Town and a buzzing culinary hotspot. This is […]


BVI’s Oil Nut Bay to Open New Marina Village

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton GUANA — Jamal is picking through the basil plants waving purply in the breeze. The first mango just came off the tree, he tells us, the fruit of a year of humbling revivification. Chickens hop around the edge of the greenhouse, the loudest members of this vibrant orchard. It […]

What’s Next at Oil Nut Bay in the BVI

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the British Virgin Islands’ premier luxury developments is planning several major openings for the winter season. Oil Nut Bay, set on the island of Virgin Gorda, will unveil a total of seven new villas available for rent for the winter season, while adding a new boutique spa and […]

Disney Cruise Line Returns to the BVI

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Disney has officially returned to the British Virgin Islands. The cruise line’s Disney Fantasy ship was its first to make its return to the BVI this week. Passengers were welcomed by customer service representatives, and greeted with welcome drinks and a small parade that showcased BVI culture. “We were so […]

Guana Island Reopens in the BVI

By Alexander Britell It’s beautiful, it’s quirky, it’s historic, it’s scenic and … it’s open. One of the British Virgin Islands’ leading hotels has officially launched its soft reopening: Guana Island. A spokesperson confirmed to Caribbean Journal that the first guests arrived to the resort on Aug. 1. The private island getaway, home to 18 […]

The BVI’s Must-Visit Fashion Event

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands is sizzling. Summer Sizzle BVI is launching its 10th Anniversary Celebration under the slogan Rebuild, Restore, Revive the BVI and inspire the next generation. The event, which has risen to become the region’s premier fashion and lifestyle event, takes over the BVI with a four-day lineup […]

BVI’s Scrub Island Plans Grand Reopening in October

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor After months of work, the Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands has completed a number of significant renovations in advance of their planned grand re-opening slated for Oct. 1. “We’re excited to offer our guests a variety of new and improved accommodations, amenities and on-island […]

BVI’s Oil Nut Bay Breaks Ground on New Villa

By the Caribbean Journal staff In another important step for the British Virgin Islands’ recovery, the Oil Nut Bay luxury development on Virgin Gorda has broken ground on its first new villa since Hurricane Irma. The contemporary, courtyard-style villa was designed by M+T AD, with a more modern contrast to the typical island design. The […]

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 show takes place June 29 and 30, hosted at Scrub Island. “We are really […]