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The Best Resorts in St John, USVI, According to Travel Agents 

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We’re continuing our series of the Caribbean hotels preferred by the top travel agents that deal with the region.  Next stop? St John in the US Virgin Islands, with our unofficial poll of more than 100 top agents. Whether you’re […]

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The Best Resort in St Thomas, USVI, According to Travel Agents 

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There’s something for everyone in the US Virgin Islands, from historic boutique hotels to large beach resorts.  When it comes to the USVI’s most-visited destination, St Thomas, there’s one clear leader, according to travel agents.  Many advisors that were unofficially […]

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Expedia: St Thomas Tops Summer Destinations  

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The historic charm of Charlotte Amalie (and its buzzing new boutique hotel). Sparkling white-sand beaches like Lindquist and Magens Bay. World-class eateries like Blue 11.  It’s no surprise that the USVI’s island of St Thomas is one of the most […]

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How You Can Save at St Croix’s Top Beach Resort Right Now 

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It’s the most legendary place to stay in St Croix: The Buccaneer, the storied beach resort near Christiansted that’s home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Caribbean.  If you’re planning a springtime vacation, the resort has […]


St Thomas' New Beach Resort Has a Private-Island Feel

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The Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort is about the closest you can get to a private island atmosphere without ever having to leave St. Thomas. Partly that’s a function of geography: located at the foot of a massive cliff guarding […]


This Tiny Caribbean Island Has a Must-Visit Food Festival  

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The private-island Lovango Resort and Beach Club off the coast of St John is bringing back its Taste of Lovango food festival for a second edition, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This year’s Taste of Lovango will run from May 29-June […]

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US Virgin Islands Continues Winter-Spring Travel Push 

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The US Virgin Islands is continuing to ramp up its push to promote the territory as a winter and spring destination.  US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte led a delegation across major US cities this month, including Atlanta, Boston, […]


St Thomas Carnival Is Set for April 

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Pageants, J’ouvert parties, parties and parades are on the agenda for he 2024 edition of St Thomas Carnival in the US Virgin Islands.  And this year’s St Thomas Carnival now has a date, running from April 28 to May 5, […]


The 25 Best Caribbean Beach Bars for 2024

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What is the first thing you want to do after you land at an airport in the Caribbean? For many, it’s a pretty simple answer. Make your way, by car or boat, to your sandy chair, cocktail in hand, at […]

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The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean - 2024

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Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]


US Virgin Islands Tourism Continues to Soar 

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It’s been one of the biggest success stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic, and the US Virgin Islands continues to make major strides in travel and tourism.  International arrivals to the USVI are up 39 percent compared to 2019 […]


Yes, You Can Stay at an All-Inclusive Resort in St Thomas, USVI

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The Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas may be the most popular all-inclusive resort you’ve never heard of. It’s not that the resort itself isn’t well-known: this family-run and managed, beach resort has been in business since 1974. But […]