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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Smugglers Cove, Tortola
Cape Air Will Become the Caribbean’s First Electric Airline
Cape Air, the Massachusetts-based airline that has a strong presence in the Caribbean, is going electric. The company has signed a letter of intent to purchase 75 all-electric Alice commuter aircraft, meaning the longtime regional carrier will become the Caribbean’s …
This is the Coolest Hotel in Tortola
There’s a lot that’s great about Cane Garden Bay in Tortola: a beautiful coastline, lively beach bars, a cool historic distillery, and even a bit of nightlife in a destination — the British Virgin Islands — that’s more known for …
A Secret Little Hotel in Saint Martin
It’s hidden away on a hillside near Cul de Sac, just outside the Grand Case corridor and more than close enough to the Pinel Island ferry. For years, it’s been one of the signature restaurants on an island with an …
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Caribbean Cruises Are Back: Celebrity Kicks Off 7-Night Sailing in St Maarten
The first Caribbean cruise in more than a year officially set sail this weekend in St Maarten. Celebrity Millennium kicked off a seven-night sailing from the Port of St Maarten on Saturday, a return for the cruise industry in the …
More Ferry Service to the British Virgin Islands
It’s getting easier to visit the British Virgin Islands. Ferry service has increased to the British Virgin Islands, in a boost for tourism to the destination. There will now be two daily roundtrip ferry services between St Thomas and Tortola, …
British Virgin Islands Reopens Seaports to Ferry Service
Ferry service is back in the Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands has officially reopened its seaports to scheduled ferry service, the destination announced Thursday. That means regular ferry service will now be operating between Road Town, Tortola and St …
St Thomas-Tortola Ferry Service Is Relaunching
The British Virgin Islands is reopening its seaport to ferry service, Caribbean Journal has learned. There will be one daily round-trip ferry service between Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas and Road Town, Tortola. Ferry passengers must reserve a ticket with the …
Celebrity to Relaunch Cruises From St Maarten
Celebrity Cruises will be relaunching operations out of the island of St Maarten in June, the company announced this week. The move to a Caribbean homeport follows last week’s announcement by Crystal Cruises that would relaunch cruises with a homeport …
Rum Journal: Pusser’s Rum, a Caribbean Legend
“A British tar is a soaring soul,As free as a mountain bird,His energetic fist should be ready to resistA dictatorial word.His nose should pant,and his lip should curl,His cheeks should flameand his brow should furl,His bosom should heave,and his heart should glow,And his fist be ever ready for a knock-down blow!” “A British Tar,” HMS …
British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island to Reopen
The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Islands resort is reopening in December, Caribbean Journal has learned. The private-island resort near Tortola will reopen on Dec. 1, timed with the destination’s official reopening for tourism. The resort will be open to both …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Smuggler’s Cove, Tortola
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Clint Dalton, who sent in this gorgeous shot of Smuggler’s Cove on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com …
Caribbean Photo of the Week: The View in Tortola
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tom Bonin, who sent in this stunning photo of his view on a trip earlier this year to Tortola. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to …
Dave Mason, Forever Feelin’ Alright in St Thomas
Musician Dave Mason’s biography reads like a who’s-who of rock history: the co-founder of the band Traffic with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood, writer of “Feelin’ Alright,” and performer of the ‘70s hit “We Just Disagree” counted Jimi …
From Aruba to Eleuthera, 5 Beaches to Dream About
There’s a humming wind on the east coast of Aruba; a solitary kite surfer floats above the surface of the water and as the jeep pulls up onto to the sand you look around and he’s the only other person …
Featured Listing: A Luxury Villa in Tortola for $9.5 Million
One of the leading villas in the British Virgin Islands is on the market. St Bernard’s Hill House, long one of the premier estates in the BVI, is listed for $9.5 million with Smiths Gore. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom estate is …
Caribbean Moment: A Beautiful Afternoon in the BVI
The British Virgin Islands is as beautiful above the water as it is below the water. Whether you’re staring at sparkling shades of blue or marveling at its undersea life, it’s one of the most naturally gorgeous destinations in the …
From Aruba to St Maarten, 11 Caribbean Webcams to Watch
If you’re stuck at home far from your favorite Caribbean beach, fire up one of these great live webcams on your screen of choice, and let your mind wander to where it’s warm until the day comes when you can …
Searching for Jimmy Buffett in the Caribbean
For many people, singer Jimmy Buffett and his signature tune perfectly capture the island vibe they crave while slogging away at their busy lives the rest of the year. That’s even more true right now, as we all dream of …
