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In St Thomas, a Must-Visit Caribbean Carnival
One of the top Carnival events in the Caribbean is set for St Thomas next month. The 2023 edition of St Thomas Carnival begins April 8, with a series of events celebrating the island’s vibrant local culture. This year’s festival …
Caribbean Carrier Cape Air Kicks Off New St Thomas-Nevis Route
Top regional carrier Cape Air has officially launched its newest route in the Caribbean: regular service between St Thomas and Nevis. The new service is a major new link for Nevis, which typically receives most of its visitors via ferry …
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 find. …
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From Jamaica to St Thomas, Following the Trail of Caribbean Pirates
With all proper deference to Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, there’s a far richer (and bloodier) vein of real pirate history and lore running through the islands of the Caribbean. And while some of it …
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 and …
Marriott Is Opening Two New US Virgin Islands Resorts
Marriott is set to open its highly-anticipated pair of new resorts in the US Virgin Islands this spring. The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy House Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is now taking reservations …
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 as …
Cape Air Launching Flights Between St Thomas, Nevis
Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace. A stunning dormant volcano. A charming capital. One of the Caribbean’s top rum experiences. The ultimate beach bar. These are just a few reasons why the tiny island of Nevis has become one of the Caribbean’s most …
The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023
Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, …
15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023
One thing that didn’t stop for very long during the pandemic was hotel construction, particularly in the Caribbean. The region’s hotel pipeline continues to grow, with both large resorts, all-inclusives and boutique hotels of every shape and size continuing to …
Tradewind Aviation’s Anguilla Flights Are Back
Luxury airline Tradewind Aviation has officially relaunched its scheduled flight service to the island of Anguilla, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline is once again operating nonstop service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Anguilla from now through April 2023. …
Carnival Celebration Kicks Off First Caribbean Cruise Season
Carnival Cruise Line’s new flagship has kicked off its first-ever sailing to the Caribbean. The new 6,000-guest cruise ship made its first stop in Grand Turk on a Thanksgiving-week cruise. That was followed by stops at the Dominican Republic’s Amber …
The USVI Is Growing Faster Than Any Other Caribbean Destination
It’s been an exemplar for the Caribbean in the post-Covid tourism world, and the US Virgin Islands continues to see outstanding tourism performance. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. The US Virgin Islands has actually seen the highest increase …
Tradewind’s Anguilla Flights Are Back Next Month
Tradewind Aviation, the luxury airline that operates scheduled and charter service to many of the Caribbean’s top destinations, is set to relaunch its popular Anguilla service. Next month, Tradewind will resume its nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin …
The Winners of the CJ Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022
They are the world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel: Caribbean Journal readers. They travel to the Caribbean multiple times each year, scouring the region for the newest and the greatest, searching out hotels, beaches, restaurants and experiences. And each year, …
St. Thomas’ New Marriott Resort Is Powered by Clean Energy
By Alexander Britell It’s the biggest new resort project in the US Virgin Islands, and the new Frenchman’s Reef dual-property destination resort is unique in another way: it’s powered by clean energy. The Marriott resort, which is opening soon and …
The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination
It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands. And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in …
Expedia: Strong Interest in Caribbean for Winter Travel
The Caribbean is seeing strong interest from travelers for the upcoming winter season, according to new data from travel giant Expedia. Recent searches for the upcoming winter season have jumped by 15 percent, compared to what was already a strong …
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