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Carnival Freedom is Moving to Norfolk

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing one of its most popular ships to Norfolk, Virginia. The Carnival Freedom will reposition from Port Canaveral to Norfolk in May 2027, beginning with a special 15-day Carnival Journeys sailing through the Southern Caribbean. That cruise will call on Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. […]

News

Travelers Keep Flocking to the US Virgin Islands 

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New boutique hotels like the Pink Palm. Private-island destinations like Lovango. A transformed Charlotte Amalie. A reborn Frenchman’s Reef.  The US Virgin Islands was already the biggest success story of the post-pandemic era in the Caribbean. Now, it’s rising to even higher heights.  With across-the-board growth in St Thomas, St Croix and St John, overseas […]

Events

A Milestone Festival Just Began in St John, USVI

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The food fair, the pageants, the boat races, the parties. St John Celebration, the US Virgin Island’s biggest event of the year, has kicked off its milestone 70th annual edition.  St John Celebration began on June 8 with the popular Pan-O-Rama event, and will continue with cultural events across the month of June.  “As we […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Blue in St John

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sherry Johnson, who sent in this stunning shot of the different shades of blue in the water in 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 […]


A Milestone Festival Just Began in St John, USVI

It’s getting increasingly easy to visit the island with a “vibe like no other.” St Croix, the largest US Virgin Island an one of the buzziest destinations in the region, continues to see new flights from within the region and beyond.  Now, another carrier is expanding in St Croix: JetBlue, which just announced plans to […]

Expedia: St Thomas Tops Summer Destinations  

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 popular places to visit in the Caribbean right now, and now it’s risen right to […]

St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit 

This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit.  The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day fete in the heart of Charlotte Amalie.  “Carnival in the U.S. Virgin Islands is growing, allowing us […]

US Virgin Islands Tourism IS Off to a Strong Start in 2024

US Virgin Islands tourism is off to a very strong start this year, according to data provided by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.  Overseas arrivals in the USVI were up 21 percent in the first quarter of 2024, as compared to the first three months of 2023.  Projections are also strong for the second […]

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

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 unveiled a new program with significant savings for those who book four nights.  It’s called […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sailboats in St Croix, USVI

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jared Bunzey, who sent in this beautiful shot of sailboats on the water in St Croix, taken from the Buccaneer resort. 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 […]

The US Virgin Islands Cruise Industry Is Booming 

If you’re on a cruise to the Caribbean, chances are you’ll be making a stop at one of the ports in the US Virgin Islands, where the cruise industry continues to boom.  Both St Thomas and St Croix experienced 13 percent growth last year compared to the peak numbers of 2019, and the USVI’s trio […]

From the US Virgin Islands to Aruba, Caribbean Travel Is Booming

First there was the breakout after restrictions were lifted. Then there was all that pent-up travel demand. Through each phase of the post-pandemic period, travelers have continued flocking to the Caribbean.  It’s the sign of a resilient global destination, and the Caribbean continues to captivate. In other words, they just keep coming, according to a […]