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This Barefoot Hideaway in Tobago Has Two Pools, an Uncrowded Beach, and a Cuban Cocktail Bar

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The path down begins softly — a narrow run of steps winding between palms and sea grapes. The air thickens as you descend, the heat meeting the scent of the ocean in a hush that makes everything else fade. Just before you reach the sand, you catch a flash of turquoise through the foliage, and […]

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The "Bolongo Effect": This USVI All-Inclusive Resort Has an Iconic Bar and the Heart of St Thomas 

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You come for the rum punch. You stay for the Bolongo Effect.  And the sound of the waves. And the bartender who knows your name before you’ve even unpacked. And the rum treasure hunt. And the sunsets at Iggies. And the perfect little slice of St Thomas beach.  And the fact that, somehow, every single […]

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American Airlines Is Adding a New Flight to St Croix, Where Beaches, Forts and Food Await

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The yellow grandeur of Fort Christiansvaern. The bubbly brunch at The Fred. Torch-lit dinners at Savant. Lazy days on Cane Bay. St Croix is a vibe all its own, and the US Virgin Islands’ biggest island is increasingly a home for sophisticated, adventurous travelers.  Starting this fall, it’s getting even easier to reach. Beginning Dec. […]

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This Year’s St Thomas Carnival Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Most Dynamic Editions Yet, With Three More Stars Signed On

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The pulse of the Caribbean is getting louder as the countdown begins for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations — the St. Thomas Carnival in the U.S. Virgin Islands. With just days to go, the U.S. Virgin Islands has unveiled exciting additions to the Carnival Village entertainment lineup, with a week of high-energy […]


American Airlines Is Adding a New Flight to St Croix, Where Beaches, Forts and Food Await

Christiansted has long been the fulcrum of St Croix’s tourism energy. It’s not exactly a surprise: from the buzzing culinary scene (including two of the 50 best restaurants in the Caribbean) to the history to the Buccaneer (one of the region’s truly legendary places to stay), it remains one of the Caribbean’s most authentic, most […]

These St Thomas, USVI Resorts Just Named New Leadership 

It’s the largest, most prominent destination hotel in the US Virgin Islands: the Frenchman’s Reef complex, which consists of two resorts: the Westin Beach Resort and the Buoy Haus Beach.  Now, the properties have new leadership, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The dual-resort complex has named a new managing director, Martin Smith; a new vice president […]

St Thomas, USVI Real Estate Is Heating Up 

The real estate market on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands continues to heat up, according to a new report.  In just about every category, the local real estate market is surging, according to the latest data from Coldwell Banker.  The number of new listings rose by 35 percent in January as compared to […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Rocks in the Virgin Islands National Park, St John

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Amanda Emrick, who sent in this lovely shot of the Virgin Islands National Park in St John. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of […]

Cape Air Just Launched Its New Daily Flights to Anguilla 

Anguilla has been working to position itself as a year-round Caribbean destination. If you’ve been to the island, you understand why — the beaches, the innumerable high-quality restaurants, the beach bars, the hotels. And now the island has a new year-round flight.  Regional carrier Cape Air has officially launched its new flights from St Thomas […]

Bahamas, US Virgin Islands Top Caribbean Countries in Cruise Passenger Spending 

You can see the ships. They’re in just about every port in the Caribbean, bringing thousands of passengers to their shores.  But what’s not always clear is how much money these passengers are actually spending in the Caribbean. But a new report from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association sheds significant light on that question.  And one […]

St Thomas’ Top All-Inclusive Is a Legendary, Family-Owned Beach Resort  

It isn’t just the best all-inclusive resort in St Thomas. It’s the only all-inclusive resort in St Thomas. But the family-owned Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is far more than just a food and beverage package. It’s one of the Caribbean’s most legendary places to stay. Period.  The hotel, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: High in the Hills Above St John, USVI

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ron Tucker, who sent in this stunning shot from his villa in the hills above St John, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]