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St Kitts Is Getting Two Major New Museums

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The historic Fort Thomas property in St Kitts, is entering a bold new chapter. The 8.7-acre site, long a silent witness to Saint Kitts’ past, will soon be home to a transformative $30 million development that blends culture, education, and tourism. Prime Minister Terrance Drew led the official groundbreaking for The Symbol of Love Museum […]

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$55 Million Project to Transform St Croix's Hotel on the Cay

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement (DPP) was recently released of the long-term loan for Hotel on the Cay that was originally slated to run through 2039. This means that the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) can now move forward on a $55 million retransformation […]

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The Best Hotels and Resorts in St Croix

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St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands is home to one of the most iconic hotels in the Caribbean (more on that here) as well as the only all-inclusive resort in the USVI and an eclectic assortment of other lodging options, including what might be the most affordable “private island” resort anywhere. In other words, […]

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The 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now

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St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of the best things to do in St. Croix (including many that are inherently socially distanced […]


The Best Hotels and Resorts in St Croix

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The number of flights offered there and the incentives it offers for hotel investors, along with safety and security, has the U.S. Virgin Islands set to bounce back fast from the COVID-related travel decline. Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently chatted with USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, who elaborated […]

A Great Little Bed and Breakfast in St Croix

Business travelers are more likely than vacationers to stay “in town” on most Caribbean islands. But if you’re looking for a different travel experience than the usual resort stay, there are few better destinations than downtown Christiansted, St Croix. With its rich history, excellent dining scene, and lively boardwalk, the Crucian capital never gets boring, […]

US Virgin Islands Boutique Hotel on the Market for $1.9 Million

By Bob Curley, Special Contributor to CJI The Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast, a 13-room inn in the heart of downtown Christiansted, St Croix, recently hit the market with an asking price of $1.9 million. For that price, buyers will get a turn-key business with an established clientele, a prime location just off of the […]

New Ferry Between St Thomas, St Croix

Popular Virgin Islands-based ferry operator Native Son has launched a new ferry service between St Thomas and St Croix.  The high-speed service will be operating two days per week, according to the company.  The trip takes around two hours, according to a statement from Native Son.  Native Son has long operated on the route between […]

St Croix Hotels and Resorts You Can Stay at Right Now

St. Croix stands out with its well-preserved historic buildings — notably Fort Christiansvaern, a Danish fortress dating from 1749 — two distinctive cities (Christiansted and Frederiksted), excellent culinary scene, and natural wonders that include Buck Island National Monument for desert-island swimming and snorkeling and a lush interior rainforest filled with old plantation ruins. And now […]

Caribbean Moment: The Joys of Christiansted, St Croix

For many, the charms of the island of St Croix are still some of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. And that includes the wonderful historic town of Christiansted, a vibrant, charming, eminently walkable downtown. It’s a city that continues to change, from a buzzing culinary scene to a growing cocktail culture (and even the […]

The Caribbean’s Coolest Tiki Bar Is In St Croix

The Fog Cutter. The Hurricane. The Chief Lapu Lapu. The Mai Tai.  These are some of the drinks that have defined the world of “tiki,” the colorful, cheerful, retro culture that for almost 100 years has paid tribute to a romantic notion of Polynesia.  But what these drinks all have in common is something from […]

Caribbean Moment: A Wonderful Little Beach in St Croix

It’s an oh-so-brief ferry ride to get to this lovable little islet off the coast of Christiansted in St Croix, US Virgin Islands. And while you can still see the colorful buildings of St Croix’s gorgeous historic town, you feel like you’re a world away.  And that’s the point of Caribbean Moment — we want […]