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Why BVI Food Fete Is a Must-Visit Caribbean Culinary Event

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean has no shortage of great culinary festivals, from St Barth to Barbados, all showcasing the marvelous diversity of Caribbean food. But one of the Caribbean’s most popular destination food festivals has a rather …

From Nassau to Bonaire, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in September

Autumn is a time of recharge in the Caribbean, a period when some destinations cool down, visitors thin and certain hotels close for their annual upgrades. But the vast majority of destinations eagerly welcome visitors in September, when you can …

A New Way to Live in the BVI

By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island resort has launched a new real estate offering including five new villas, the property said this week. The private-island resort has partnered with Coldwell Banker to launch sales on …

Scrub Island Is Set for a Grand Reopening

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Scrub Island, the private-Island resort in the British Virgin Islands, is getting ready for its big reopening. The resort and marina is planing for a full reopening on Oct. 1, and Caribbean Journal got …

BVI’s Scrub Island Plans Grand Reopening in October

By Dana NilandCJ 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 …

The British Virgin Islands Exquisite Boat Show Is Back

By Dana NilandCJ 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 …

The Caribbean’s Best Yachting Destination: The BVI

By Alexander Britell It’s long been the Mecca of yachting in the Caribbean, a bucket list destination that has sent a siren song to travelers and adventurers around the world. And here’s the good news: The British Virgin Islands is …

The British Virgin Islands’ Biggest Pool Party Is Back

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The British Virgin Island’s biggest pool party has returned, now with a newly resurfaced and refinished pool. The BVI’s Scrub Island Resort is making its return, and its popular SPLASH pool party has relaunched. Guests at the Scrub Island …

BVI Readies for Scrub Island Blue Marlin Invitational

This summer, the British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will host the second annual Scrub Island Blue Marlin Invitational. The private island resort is located close to the BVI’s fishing grounds and the renowned North Drop. The …

Scrub Island Adds Four New Villas

The Scrub Island private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands has added four new villas to its portfolio. The new villa estates range from two to six bedrooms and from 3,000 to 6,000 interior square feet. “In addition to our …

A New General Manager at Scrub Island

The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has named a new general manager. Federico Ciampi has been appointed to the role, after having served most recently at the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel in Manchester, England. He had previously …

A New Chef at Scrub Island

The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island has a new chef. The private-island property has named Peter Birk its new executive chef. In the role, Birk will direct the culinary team and manage operations at the resort’s four restaurants: Caravela, Tierra! …

On Scrub Island, Rediscovering the British Virgin Islands

Journey to Scrub Island By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor A hotel isn’t experienced in isolation. No matter how solicitous the service, plush the perks, or silky the sheets, we never really love a resort just for the resort itself. It’s location, …

Scrub Island Planning $12.5 Million in Capital Improvements

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has partnered with Waypoint Real Estate Consulting in an effort to increase awareness of real estate offerings and stimulate villa development around the island. The new partnership with the …

Caribbean Room With A View: Scrub Island

By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor There’s a good reason why there’s a bottle of champagne in this photo. What more fitting way to celebrate this classic Caribbean vista, as seen from Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British …

BVI’s Scrub Island Resort Names New GM, Managing Director

Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina has announced a slate of new appointments, highlighted by a new general manager. The property has named Douglas “Chip Nelson” as its …

New Executive Chef at Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands

Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff Scrub Island Resort has named Chef Juan Morrison as the property’s new executive chef, it announced Tuesday. The property has also appointed Maheesha “M” Ratnayake as its new director of food and …

L’Occitane’s New Caribbean Spa

Above: Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new L’Occitane-branded spa in the Caribbean. The French company has partnered with the British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort on a new branded spa at the …