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American Airlines Set to Launch First-Ever St Vincent Flights

By Alexander Britell The green hills and turquoise seas of the Grenadines have long been one of the most romantic places in the hemisphere, an unspoiled archipelago of the sort that inspires novels and one-way tickets. A big reason for …

New Nonstop Flights Between New York, St Vincent and the Grenadines

By Alexander Britell For the first time ever, travelers will soon be able to fly nonstop between New York and St Vincent and the Grenadines. In a significant boost for St Vincent and the Grenadines and its new airport, Caribbean …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Looking Toward Union Island

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ralph Hirsch, who sent in this beautiful shot of the view toward Union Island from the island of Mopion in the Grenadines. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? …

20 Must-Shop Caribbean Boutiques

By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Souvenir shopping in the Caribbean? For the love of God, put down that fridge magnet, shot glass or oversize sombrero. And don’t get me started on those knitted hats with the faux dreadlocks! I’ve found …

New Development on Union Island?

Above: Union Island (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A “major investor” has been contacted about developing lands at Chatham Bay on Union Island in the Grenadines, according to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves. The government has received the …

Qshan Deya and the Power of Reggae

Qshan Deya, the “volcano trumpet,” is part of a younger generation hearkening back to the roots reggae music of the past. A native of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Union Island, Qshan’s career has seen him go from his home …