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Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

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They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […]

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The 25 Best Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit in 2024

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Let’s be frank. The best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. That means choosing our favorite beaches in the Caribbean each year is an almost impossible task — and one that, we admit, is completely subjective. We all have our different tastes when it comes to beaches; some prefer the […]

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Kenny Chesney Has a New Rum From the US Virgin Islands 

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There has been perhaps no greater ambassador for the Virgin Islands in recent memory than Kenny Chesney, the legendary country music artist who fell in love with that corner of the Caribbean and has made it a centerpiece of his career – both in his life and his abundant philanthropic work.  From “Adios to Jost,” […]

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How to Move to St John, USVI

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Perhaps the best advantage of moving from the U.S. to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is that you never really quite left the country. Being that the USVI is an American territory, you are a citizen of St. John the moment you buy a property there. Sarah Humphrey, an agent with Islandia Real Estate […]


Kenny Chesney Has a New Rum From the US Virgin Islands 

The US Virgin Islands has a new tourism ambassador: St Thomas native and WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston.  Boston was the number one overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The multiyear partnership with the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism aims to promote the destination through local and national campaigns.  “The […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Off the Coast of St John, USVI

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Chris Hays, who sent in this stunning shot from the waters off the coast of St John, USVI overlooking Lovango Cay. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name […]

St John Carnival “A Resounding Success” 

St John Carnival was back again and better than ever this July.  The event showcased the cultural heritage of St. John in the US Virgin Islands, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances and immersive cultural experiences. “St. John Carnival is a shining example of our vibrant culture and the warm hospitality of our community,” […]

Christie’s International Real Estate Expands to St John 

Christie’s International Real Estate has continued its fast-paced Caribbean expansion with a new office in St John, US Virgin Islands. The company has rebranded the former Islandia Real Estate as the new Islandia St John Christie’s International Real Estate.  The brokerage was founded in Cruz Bay in 1967 and has been one fo the top […]

In St John, a Celebration of Culture 

It’s been nearly seven decades since the island of St John held its first Celebration, a tradition that has turned into one of the most vibrant summer festivals in the Caribbean. Now in its 69th year, St John Celebration is back again with weeks of parties, food fairs, parades and cultural moments.  The annual event, […]

The Best Rum Bar (And Best Pizza) in St John 

They call it the Rum With a View. It’s a mix of Lovango sorrel rum, elderflowers, passion fruit agave, lemon and egg white.  It’s the kind of colorful, creative, funky cocktail that exemplifies what we all love about St John.  And it’s just one of an impressive menu at the island’s hottest bar: the Lovango […]

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 and St John keeps drawing visitors in large, unprecedented numbers.  “We were fortunate to grow […]

This Is the Most Exciting New Real Estate Project in St John, USVI

It’s the most exciting new real estate project in St John in years: Island Sky Residence Club St John, the new development which is already moving ahead with construction. In a place like St John, where two-thirds of the island is covered by national parkland, development isn’t easy, and that makes what Island Sky is […]