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US Virgin Islands Kicks Off Charter Yacht Season

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The US Virgin Islands has kicked off its charter yacht industry with the hosting of the USVI Charter Yacht Show.  Last week’s event, held with rigorous health and safety protocols, brought more than 50 charter yacht brokers, with another 100 […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sapphire Beach, St Thomas

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Brian Campbell, who sent in this lovely shot of Sapphire Beach on the island of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]

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All the St Thomas Hotels You Can Stay at Right Now

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The US Virgin Islands is open again for tourism, and the destination’s popular destination of St Thomas has a fine collection of resorts ranging from budget-friendly, in-town hotels to luxurious retreats like the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Magan’s Bay is one […]

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St Croix’s Christmas Festival Is Going Virtual

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St Croix’s popular Crucian Christmas Festival is going virtual this year.  The island’s annual holiday fete will run virtually from Dec. 11 to Jan. 6, with a “robust” lineup of music, entertainment and online events, according to the US Virgin […]


US Virgin Islands Seeing Surge in Travel Demand

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Travel demand is surging for the United States Virgin Islands, according to a new report from travel insurance company Squaremouth.  Based on all travel insurance policies booked on the site through Oct. 19 for all future travel, the USVI saw […]


Why USVI Travel Demand Is on an “Upward Trend”

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Travel demand for the US Virgin Islands continues on an “upward trend,” officials say, buoyed by state-of-the-art technology that’s helping to ensure the safety of the territory and its visitors. USVI Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte says much fo […]

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American Airlines Ramping Up Flights to St Thomas, St Croix

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American Airlines is set to undertake a major increase in flights to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The world’s largest airline will significantly ramp up service to both St Thomas and St Croix beginning in November, according […]


The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism Again

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The United States Virgin Islands is once again open for tourism.  The territory began welcoming back visitors last week, with hotels across the island open and operating, following a one-month “pause” in tourism to curtail the spread of COVID-19. That […]


Hotel Opportunities to Explore in the US Virgin Islands

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently chatted with some top US Virgin Islands hotel investment experts on what properties potential buyers should be eyeing. In recent interviews with Joseph Boschulte, US Virgin Islands tourism commissioner, and […]

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USVI Urging “Strict Compliance” With Heath Protocols

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The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is continuing to urge compliance with the protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The statement comes after the first week of the […]


The British Virgin Islands Is Reopening for Tourism in December

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The British Virgin Islands is officially reopening for international tourism in December, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The beloved Caribbean archipelago will reopen to visitors on Dec. 1, according to British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie.  “The Territory has two […]


The US Virgin Islands Is Reopening for Tourism on Sept. 19

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After a little over a month of closure, the United States Virgin Islands is reopening for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte confirmed to Caribbean Journal that the destination would be reopening […]