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Cape Air Launching Flights Between St Thomas, Nevis 

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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 […]

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The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

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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, […]

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15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023

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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 […]

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Tradewind Aviation’s Anguilla Flights Are Back 

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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

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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

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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 […]

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Tradewind’s Anguilla Flights Are Back Next Month

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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

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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

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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 […]

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The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination 

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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 

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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 […]


Marriott Set to Debut New Resorts in St Thomas, USVI 

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Marriott will be debuting a pair of highly-anticipated new resorts in St Thomas, USVI this fall.  The new Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas’ most iconic hotel property, will reopen this winter with a pair of resorts: the The Seaborn, part of […]