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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Prune Bay, St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent in this lovely photo of Prune Bay, St Croix with a view toward Buck Island. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to […]

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In St John, USVI, a New Way to Own a Caribbean Vacation Home

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St John has always been one of the most beloved little islands in the Caribbean. Since the pandemic, it’s become one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, with a growing number of travelers drawn to its stunning natural […]

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15 Hot New Caribbean Hotels to Visit in 2023

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One thing that didn’t stop for very long during the pandemic was hotel construction, particularly in the Caribbean. The region’s hotel pipeline continues to grow, with both large resorts, all-inclusives and boutique hotels of every shape and size continuing to […]

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The USVI’s Lovango Resort Is Expanding 

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The Caribbean’s newest private-island destination is getting bigger.  The Lovango Resort and Beach Club, set on Lovango Cay just off the coast of St John, is set to reopen to overnight guests next months for its second season.  The resort, […]

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The Winners of the CJ Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022

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They are the world’s foremost experts on Caribbean travel: Caribbean Journal readers. They travel to the Caribbean multiple times each year, scouring the region for the newest and the greatest, searching out hotels, beaches, restaurants and experiences.  And each year, […]


The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination 

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It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands.  And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in […]


Marriott Set to Debut New Resorts in St Thomas, USVI 

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Marriott will be debuting a pair of highly-anticipated new resorts in St Thomas, USVI this fall.  The new Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas’ most iconic hotel property, will reopen this winter with a pair of resorts: the The Seaborn, part of […]

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The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean - 2022

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They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full […]


The Island of St John Is Back in a Big Way

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The combination of no passport requirements, easy-to-understand COVID-19 rules and strong tourism management led to a boom in visits to the U.S. Virgin Islands from the mainland in 2021, helping to fuel a dramatic turnaround in tourism on St. John, […]


USVI Eyes “Rush” of International Travelers Following Lifting of CDC Rule

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The United States Virgin Islands is expecting a “rush” of international travelers following the CDC’s recent decision to lift its inbound testing rules.  The change means international travelers flying into the United States no longer have to provide a negative […]

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Aruba, Bahamas, USVI Leading Caribbean Tourism Renaissance

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Aruba, The Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands are among the Caribbean destinations leading the region’s tourism renaissance.  Indeed, the Caribbean’s tourism industry is bouncing back in a big way, with some destinations approaching or even exceeding record visitor arrival […]


The Best Hotels in St Thomas, USVI

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From Magens Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on earth, to stunning mangroves to some of the Caribbean’s best shopping, St Thomas is a vibrant, energetic destination that has been among the most popular in the entire region since […]


The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022

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For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar.  As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies.  Because there’s just something about a cocktail […]