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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay Is Getting a Lagoon Pool, a Beach Club, and Two Swim-Up Bars

The first image of the new Great Stirrup Cay.

Norwegian Cruise Line is reshaping what a private-island day looks like in the Bahamas, and the first phase of that transformation is now coming into focus at Great Stirrup Cay. Newly released images show a destination built around scale and flexibility, anchored by a massive new pool complex designed to serve families, adults, and everyone […]

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Puerto Rico Waives Testing Requirement for Vaccinated Travelers

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In a major move by one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, Puerto Rico has announced that it is waiving pre-testing requirements for vaccinated travelers.  Beginning May 24, vaccinated travelers from the U.S. will not have to show proof of negative tests before arriving in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has also lifted its local curfew, […]

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The BVI’s New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

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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 vaccinated travelers have to take a test upon arrival to the BVI.  Once they get a […]

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Pair of Major Caribbean Resorts Sold

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By Alexander Britell A pair of major resorts in St Thomas has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  An affiliate of Fortress Investment Group has purchased the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort and Spa and the Noni Beach, Autograph Collection project in St Thomas.  The seller was Diamond Rock, which has received an upfront cash […]


The BVI’s New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

Anguilla is set to reopen its borders for tourism on May 25, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island had closed its borders for a month to manage a cluster of active cases identified on April 22.  Anguilla said it had successfully contained the recent cluster.  “We acted swiftly and implemented a number of proactive measures […]

A Major New Beach Destination in The Bahamas

There’s a new beach hotspot in The Bahamas.  It’s the new Private Beach at Resorts World Bimini, the resort and casino destination on the island of Bimini.  The 4.5-acre private beach is the first of its kind in the country, with a Mykonos-meets-Tulum vibe.  The private beach includes two lagoon pools, lounge chairs and day […]

The US Virgin Islands Just Held the First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”

The US Virgin Islands has pioneered the return of in-person carnival events with the first-ever “Vaccine Fete.” The event, which was held last week on the seaside in St Thomas, was held to promote a “Vaccinate to Party Safe” initiative to help reach USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr’s goal of vaccinating 50,000 Virgin Islanders by […]

The British Virgin Islands Is Easing Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers

Another Caribbean destination has announced eased restrictions for vaccinated travelers: the British Virgin Islands.  Beginning May 15, the British Virgin Islands will be reducing its quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers.  Fully vaccinated travelers will have to take a test upon arrival; once they get a negative test result (typically within 24 hours), they’ll be […]

Building the Caribbean’s Greatest Pools

It’s one of the centerpieces of any resort in the Caribbean: the pool.  It’s often the town square, the meeting point, the place to be at every resort in region.  And that means that it’s an essential part of the process for any Caribbean property.  And arguably the hottest pool company in the region is […]

Another Private Island Sold in The Bahamas

By Alexander Britell The Caribbean’s hottest private island market has seen another sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Prince Cay, a 9-acre island in the Abacos, was sold this week in a transaction handled by HG Christie’s John Christie and Dwayne Wallas.  The island is set about two miles west of Spanish Cay, which has […]

Spirit Airlines Just Launched Another Nonstop Route to Puerto Rico

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has kicked off another new route to Puerto Rico, broadening the airline’s already-strong position.  This weekend, Spirit officially launched new nonstop service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín Airport.  “Our Guests love the convenience LaGuardia Airport provides, and we’re excited about offering even more […]

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 St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. For now, three companies will be operating service: Smith’s Ferry, Road […]