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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Dorsch Beach, St Croix

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Cay in St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Hunter, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach on Protestant Cay in St Croix, the home of the Hotel on the Cay. Have you taken a great photo …

From The Bahamas to Punta Cana, Hotels Where You Can Cool Down This Summer

The Caribbean is even cooler in the summer. It’s not just the freedom of smaller crowds, or that little bit of extra space on the sand. It’s the breezy comfort of the trade winds, of summer nights on the beach. …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Prune Bay, St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent in this lovely photo of Prune Bay, St Croix with a view toward Buck Island. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to …

From St Thomas to St Croix, Travelers Are Flocking to the US Virgin Islands

Since the onset of the pandemic, the US Virgin Islands has been arguably the most resilient destination in the Caribbean, a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down. The American Caribbean destination anchored by St Thomas, St Croix …

New Caribbean Airline Connects St Thomas, St Croix

There is a new airline in the Caribbean, and it’s providing a new boost for service between St Thomas and St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. Fly the Whale, which operates a charter network of destinations in the …

The WNBA’s Next Big Star Is From St Thomas, USVI

The WNBA’s next big star is from the United States Virgin Islands. Aliyah Boston, an All-American forward for the University of South Carolina, was selected first overall in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Boston’s accolades last year included …

St Thomas, St Croix Seeing Strong Cruise Growth

Both St Thomas and St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands are seeing continued cruise growth, according to new data from the USVI Department of Tourism. St Thomas received more than 1.6 million cruise passengers through its two ports …

Major Caribbean Resort and Marina on the Market for $26 Million

One of the top marinas in the Caribbean is now listed for sale — and it includes a turn-key resort as well, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Tamarind Reef resort is on the market in a rather unique …

American Airlines Adds More St Croix Flights

American Airlines has added more flights to St Croix, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline is now running two daily flights from Miami to St Croix’s Henry E Rohlsen Airport from now through the summer. The service will go …

How to Move to St Croix, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI For Jill Cherubin, managing broker for Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands, the best part about her decision to live in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, was the diverse cultures and …

The US Virgin Islands’ Newest Ambassador is a Golf Star

The US Virgin Islands has tapped professional golfer Alexandra Swayne as an official ambassador, Caribbean Journal has learned. Swayne will help bring awareness to the USVI and its solid golf offering, headlined by a trio of courses on the …

From Aruba to St Thomas, 12 Caribbean “Water’s Edge” Hotels

You know the sound. You open the door to your balcony or patio and it’s there, the maritime metronome, the gentle roll or vigorous froth of the waves right near your room. But it’s not always so easy to …

A Major New Music Festival in the US Virgin Islands

A major new music festival is coming to St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands next week. The new US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival is the product of a collaboration between the United Jazz Foundation and and …

Why You Should Visit St Croix, USVI Right Now

The United States Virgin Islands has been one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean since the pandemic — leading the region in tourism growth in the last three years. And while tourism continues to surge, it’s getting even …

The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023

All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never …

10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023

It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week …

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US Virgin Islands Joins Caribbean Tourism Organization

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has just welcomed its 25th member destination: the United States Virgin Islands. The USVI has been one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the wider region amid the pandemic. The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization has …

20 Cheap Caribbean Hotels for an Affordable Vacation

Since the onset of the pandemic, driven by tremendous travel demand, hotels around the world have gotten far more expensive. Some, significantly more expensive. Even a Caribbean hotel whose rack rate might have started at $150 per night three …