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Puerto Rico Extends Discover Puerto Rico Contract Through 2033

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Puerto Rico is locking in continuity for its tourism promotion strategy. Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced a five-year extension of Discover Puerto Rico’s destination marketing contract, a move that will keep the organization in place through 2033 and reinforce the island’s long-term approach to international tourism growth. The announcement came during the International Tourism Trade […]

Tourism

The US Virgin Islands Has a New Tourism Commissioner

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The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has entered a new chapter with the formal confirmation of Jennifer Matarangas-King as Commissioner of Tourism, following her approval by the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. A native of St. Croix and a veteran public affairs and communications executive, Matarangas-King brings more than three decades of experience […]

Flights

There’s a New Way to Fly Between the US Virgin Islands and Dominica

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There’s a new way to get between the US Virgin Islands and Dominica.  American carrier Contour Airlines just kicked off its new connection between St Thomas and Dominica, opening up a major new connection for the Nature Island of the Caribbean.  Dominica, which has been seeing steady growth in regional airlift in the last few […]

News

This US Virgin Islands Home Is on the Market for $40M

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One of the largest and most expensive homes ever listed in the U.S. Virgin Islands has come onto the market.  It’s the most expensive listing on the island of St John, and one of the highest-priced listings in the broader Caribbean.  The property, known as Le Paradis, spans more than two acres in Estate Catherineberg […]


There’s a New Way to Fly Between the US Virgin Islands and Dominica

You’re in an ocean-view pool with a freshly-crafted cocktail peering out at green hills. Or maybe you’ve just checked into your rustic retreat on a private island. Or you’re checking out the views of Charlotte Amalie from an exclusive rooftop deck.  In today’s experience-driven travel world, hotels are essential. They’re jumping-off points, adventure curators, and […]

Southwest Airlines Is Launching Two New Daily Nonstop Routes to the US Virgin Islands

It just got even easier to get to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Southwest Airlines has officially confirmed the launch of new daily nonstop flights to St Thomas from two major U.S. gateways: Orlando (MCO) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). The new service begins early next year, with flights from Orlando starting February 5, 2026, and Baltimore flights taking off February 7, 2026. All flights […]

US Virgin Islands Nominates Jennifer Matarangas-King as Next Commissioner of Tourism

The U.S. Virgin Islands is poised to enter a new era of tourism leadership with the nomination of longtime communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the territory’s next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a Government House briefing this week, citing Matarangas-King’s strategic acumen, deep community ties, and […]

The Best Beaches in St Thomas, USVI — From Magens Bay to Hidden Local Gems

Some islands have more beaches. But St Thomas? St Thomas has better ones. This is the Caribbean the way you imagine it — bright sand, still water, and room to disappear if you want to. But if you’re just visiting for a few hours on a cruise or spending weeks in a villa in the […]

25 Perfect Caribbean Beaches to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

There’s nothing like a Caribbean beach in summer. The crowds thin out, the winds relax, and the islands start breathing in a different way. The beaches you thought you knew feel new again— stretches of sand once packed with winter crowds now stretch wide open, waiting just for you. It’s the time when the Caribbean […]

The Saint Is the Coolest New Boutique Hotel in the US Virgin Islands

A fresh wave of style, relaxation, and good energy has arrived in the US Virgin Islands, quietly reshaping the St. John experience. Welcome to The Saint, an adults-only boutique resort where laid-back luxury, wellness, and fun come together just steps from Cruz Bay. This isn’t just a place to stay. It’s a place to reconnect […]

US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Trending, With More Flights, Hotels and Cruise Arrivals

At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility. With continued momentum and sustained interest from travelers and industry partners alike, the territory remains one of the most dynamic destinations in the Caribbean. “We’ve reached the […]

The U.S. Virgin Islands and the Future of Caribbean-American Travel Relations

As global travel continues its robust rebound, the Caribbean stands at a pivotal moment. In 2024, the region welcomed over 34 million visitors, a 14 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), for its part, experienced a record-breaking 2.6 million visitor arrivals inthe post hurricane […]
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