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Spirit Airlines Relaunching More Caribbean Flights From Orlando
Spirit Airlines is set to relaunch a host of routes from Orlando to the wider Caribbean Basin in December. The low-cost carrier will be relaunching flights from Orlando to Caribbean destinations including Cartagena, Cancun and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, among others. …
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US Virgin Islands Seeing Surge in Travel Demand
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”
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 …
American Airlines Ramping Up Flights to St Thomas, St Croix
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
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 …
USVI Urging “Strict Compliance” With Heath Protocols
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 USVI Is Travelzoo’s Most Sought-After Caribbean Destination
Travel portal Travelzoo’s U.S. members have a favorite Caribbean destination: the United States Virgin Islands. The portal’s U.S. members say the USVI is the Caribbean destination they’d most like to visit over the next two years, according to a recent …
What Are the Incentives for Hotel Investment in the US Virgin Islands?
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USVI Governor Urges Airlines on Pre-Flight Testing
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr is calling for pre-departure testing at U.S. airports in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19. Bryan, who was speaking during a Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association discussion, said mandatory pre-flight testing …
St Thomas’ Sugar Bay Resort Remains on the Market
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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sugar Beach, St Croix
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Deb Broom, who sent in this lovely shot of Sugar Beach on the island of St Croix in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it …
New Prescreening Portal for Travelers to the US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands, which reopened for tourism last month and has updated some of its protocols for incoming visitors, has launched a new pre-screening portal for all travelers visiting the destination. In other words, if you’re planning to visit …
The Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in St Thomas Is Open Again
There are some signature stops for those who love the Caribbean; some sought-after places that are more than just hotels. Since 1974, the beloved, family-run Bolongo Bay has been just that — from the iconic Iggie’s Beach Bar to the …
This Year’s St John Celebration Is Going Virtual
The 66th annual St. John Celebration is going virtual, with plans for a “pop-up” virtual festival, running from June 27 to July 4. U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions …
Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained
This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different? To …
A New Private-Island Destination Is Coming to St John, USVI
A new private–island resort is coming off the coast of St John in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The new Lovango Resort and Beach Club will be a fully sustainable resort set on Lovango Cay, just …