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Anguilla Is Reopening for Tourism on May 25

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 …

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” …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to …

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 …

The Turks and Caicos Real Estate Market Is Booming

It’s one of the hottest real estate markets in the wider Caribbean: the Turks and Caicos, which has seen a dramatic surge in activity amid the pandemic. That’s been the result of mostly high-net-worth buyers looking to escape large …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Trunk Bay, St John

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Amanda Blakely, who sent in this spectacular photo of Trunk Bay on the island of St John in the US Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the …

How to Visit Turks and Caicos Right Now

The Turks and Caicos Islands officially reopened for tourism last summer, one of the first destinations in the Caribbean to do so. Since then, the destination has become one of the region’s most sought-after vacation options amid the pandemic, …

8 St Kitts and Nevis Hotels You Can Stay at Right Now

St. Kitts and Nevis has evolved over the past decade or so into a multifaceted destination for both cruise stops and longer-term stays, with globally recognized attractions like the UNESCO-recognized Brimstone Hill fortress and the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, …

American Airlines Expanding US Virgin Islands Flights

American Airlines is set to add more flights to the US Virgin Islands this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline will be expanding its service to the territory to meet increased demand, according to USVI Tourism …

From Turks and Caicos to St Maarten, 10 Islands to Visit This Spring

You’re bobbing in the ocean, rum in hand, not another soul around, the only sound the soft crash of the waves. In other words, it’s exactly where you want to be in a time like this. With lower case …

Caribbean Hotel Outlook Conference Set for March 30

The Caribbean Hotel Outlook virtual conference is free for Caribbean Journal Invest subscribers. To register for the conference, click here. If you’re not a CJI subscriber, click here. A major new virtual conference will look at what’s ahead for …

Turks and Caicos Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Villa Destination

It’s always been a rarefied, exclusive beach destination; and as more and more travelers seek seclusion and privacy amid the pandemic, the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeing a surge in villa rentals. And with top Caribbean villa destinations …

Crystal Is Relaunching Cruises in The Bahamas This Summer

Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises will soon become the first cruise line to return to the Caribbean since the pandemic, with a new Bahamas-only itinerary exclusively for vaccinated travelers. The program, which launches this summer, is called Bahamas Escapes, …

A Clean, Reliable Power Solution for Caribbean Hotels and Resorts

By Alexander Britell It’s one of the biggest issues for any large resort or project in the Caribbean: power generation. And it’s even harder to do so in a clean, green, cost-effective way. More and more projects in the …