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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Great Lameshur Bay, St John

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Katy Owens, who sent in this lovely shot of Great Lameshur Bay in St John, US Virgin Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]

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Frontier Airlines Just Launched a New Route to St Thomas, USVI

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Fast-expanding low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has added a new route to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airline has officially kicked off a new route from Orlando to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.  The new […]

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JetBlue Is Launching Another Major Caribbean Expansion

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JetBlue Airways is set to launch a significant expansion to the Caribbean this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In July, JetBlue will launch new routes to destinations including Antigua, Puerto Rico, Cartagena, Haiti, Puerto Plata, Saint Lucia and St Thomas, […]

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Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The number of flights offered there and the incentives it offers for hotel investors, along with safety and security, has the U.S. Virgin Islands set to bounce back fast from the COVID-related travel […]


Caribbean Moment: Magens Bay Beach in St Thomas

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Some say it’s one of the best beaches on earth. Others say it’s the number one stretch of sand in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Either way, Magens Bay Beach remains one of the Caribbean’s ultimate beaches, a marvelous marriage […]


Frontier Airlines Launches New Flights to Cancun, Dominican Republic

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Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has launched its latest Caribbean expansion, this time with new nonstop flights to the Dominican Republic and the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. Frontier has launched a pair of new Caribbean routes out of Orlando […]

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US Virgin Islands Boutique Hotel on the Market for $1.9 Million

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By Bob Curley, Special Contributor to CJI The Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast, a 13-room inn in the heart of downtown Christiansted, St Croix, recently hit the market with an asking price of $1.9 million. For that price, buyers will […]


The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Is Back and Better Than Ever

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It’s just past five o’clock in the infinity pool, where the view stretches endlessly toward the towering hills of St John.  And then you turn around for a moment and the view is a different kind of beautiful, up the […]


A Great Little Bed and Breakfast in St Croix

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Business travelers are more likely than vacationers to stay “in town” on most Caribbean islands. But if you’re looking for a different travel experience than the usual resort stay, there are few better destinations than downtown Christiansted, St Croix. With […]

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How to Visit the US Virgin Islands Right Now

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The US Virgin Islands is open for tourism, and the destination has been at the forefront of the nascent Caribbean travel rebound.  The USVI continues to see airlift to the territory expand, with both relaunched flights and new routes from […]


Frontier Launching New Nonstop Flights to St Thomas

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As demand continues to grow for the US Virgin Islands, another carrier is expanding its service to the Caribbean destination.  Frontier Airlines has announced plans to launch a new nonstop route between Miami and St Thomas beginning in March.  The […]


The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

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The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected […]