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Sandals’ Newest All-Inclusive Rooms in the Caribbean Have Private Pools, Rooftops, and Butlers — And Now They’re Bookable 

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You wake up to green hills rising behind you, the curve of Buccament Bay just beyond the palms. Your pool is steps from the bed. The morning is quiet, the kind of quiet that feels earned. At Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (one of our top luxury all-inclusives for 2026), a new collection of […]

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Why You Need to Visit St Croix in the US Virgin Islands This Christmas 

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It’s the biggest, best Christmas party in the Caribbean: Crucian Christmas, the legendary annual festival on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. It’s a weeklong celebration that towers over every other holiday party in the region — and it’s back again for a star-studded schedule this year.  So what do you need to know? […]

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Statia Kicks Off the Dutch Caribbean’s Hottest Summer Carnival 

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The island of Statia has kicked off the Dutch Caribbean’s hottest summer carnival.  Statia Carnival, the “Golden Rock Mas,” began July 13th with the opening of carnival, with events planned through July 24.  That ranges from the Fusion-Bouyon night on July 14 to a calypso showcase on July 16 to the “Little Miss Statia Pageant” […]

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This Caribbean Jazz Festival Is Back 

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The popular Jazz ’n Creole music festival is back in Dominica, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The 12th edition fo the event will be held April 30 at the stunning Fort Shirley in Dominica’s Cabrits National Park.  The festival, which first launched in 2010, is a fusion of jazz and creole music, with food, dance, culture […]


Statia Kicks Off the Dutch Caribbean’s Hottest Summer Carnival 

St Croix will play host to a new music event on President’s Day Weekend.  It’s called Fete.Vibe.Soca, and it will be headlined by Trinidad and Tobago soca star Nadia Batson and her all-female band.  The outdoor event takes place Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Frederiksted Pier, lasting from 7 PM to 1 AM, with a […]

This Year’s St John Celebration Is Going Virtual

The 66th annual St. John Celebration is going virtual, with plans for a “pop-up” virtual festival, running from June 27 to July 4. U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on mass gatherings in the territory, which will likely extend through the summer, the Division […]

St Croix’s Christmas Festival Is Going Virtual

St Croix’s popular Crucian Christmas Festival is going virtual this year.  The island’s annual holiday fete will run virtually from Dec. 11 to Jan. 6, with a “robust” lineup of music, entertainment and online events, according to the US Virgin Islands Division of Festivals.  The move comes after the USVI held a very popular virtual […]

Carnival in St Thomas Is Going Virtual

With the Carnival Virgin Islands postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the popular St Thomas festival is going virtual.  That means you can bring the rhythm of one of the Caribbean’s hottest carnivals right into your home.  The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festival has launched what it’s calling “Home Wuk,” a series […]

St Thomas Gears Up For Carnival Virgin Islands

St Thomas is gearing up to host the 68th anniversary of Carnival Virgin Islands. This year’s celebration of the territory’s culture, cuisine, history, music and people bears the slogan “All Eyes on We for 2020.” “The events we’ve planned should ensure that people of all walks and stages of life are engaged in the Carnival,” […]

USVI Tourism Launches Division of Festivals

By the Caribbean Journal staff From the popular “Ag” Festival to Crucian Christmas, the USVI is one of the Caribbean’s hubs for great events. And now the territory’s Department of Tourism has launched a new division to enhance these assets. The USVI has launched a new Division of Festivals, naming Assistant Commissioner of Tourism Elizabeth […]

Statia’s Big Sustainability Conference

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s become a rather important stop on the sustainability circuit in the Caribbean: St Estatius’ Statia Sustainability Conference, now in its eighth year. And now the Dutch Caribbean destination is putting its focus on Caribbean festivals, with a theme of “Culture, Festivals, the Economy – A Sustainable Way Forward.” This […]

A New Caribbean Events Portal

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor There’s a new way to island hop around the Caribbean’s greatest events. Caribbean Events has partnered with regional airline LIAT to increase awareness of regional events and to bolster intraregional air travel. “The Caribbean is rich in history, culture and surrounded by a playground of water, all of which inspire […]