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Kimpton’s Soon-to-Debut All-Inclusive Resort in the Riviera Maya Has Four Pools, Swim-Up Rooms — and an Opening Date 

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More and more big brands have been getting into all-inclusive, from Marriott to Hyatt to even SLS and W. The category has been filling up with names that built their reputations elsewhere, each bringing a slightly different take on what an all-inclusive stay should look like. Kimpton is next. Set within a dense mangrove reserve […]

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Spirit Launches Nonstop Flights to St Croix

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By Alexander Britell One of the region’s coolest destinations just got a huge lift. Florida-based Spirit Airlines has officially launched its new nonstop flights to the island of St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. The new service is operating on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and St Croix’s Henry […]

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St Thomas to Begin Transformation of Charlotte Amalie Waterfront

By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands will break ground this week on a major transformation project for the waterfront in Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas. US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp will lead the groundbreaking on the project, which has been in development in some form for three decades. “This project received […]

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In the US Virgin Islands, a Tourism Training Push

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major tourism training push is set for the United States Virgin Islands next week, as Aquila’s Center for Cruise Excellence launches a three-day training program for tourism industry professionals in the territory. The program, supported by the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, will entail “Customer Service and Frontline […]


St Thomas to Begin Transformation of Charlotte Amalie Waterfront

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Thomas’ Cyril E. King airport is set for a major transformation. United States Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp has announced that he will soon unveil the plans for a $230 million modernization of the island’s airport. It’s a huge step for an airport that recovered quickly in the wake […]

A Big Caribbean Hurricane Relief Concert

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Members of the Caribbean community have planned the first annual live “Caribbean Relief Concert” to raise money for natural disaster relief efforts for those countries impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, January 19 at Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington […]

Spirit Launching New Nonstop Flights to St Croix

By the Caribbean Journal staff Getting to the island of St Croix just got even easier. Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced plans to launch new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and the island of St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. “Spirit is proud of its strong connection to the Caribbean, and we’re […]

You Can Now Buy Yachts With Bitcoin

By the Caribbean Journal staff Bitcoin mania has officially hit the sea, with the fast-growing crypotcurrency now entering the yacht brokerage market in the Caribbean. Fort Lauderdale-based Denison Yachting has announced that it will now accept Bitcoin as payment for new yachts, following the completion of its first-ever sale of a yacht involving Bitcoin. Dension […]

American Airlines Increasing St Croix Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is expanding its service to the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. The carrier has confirmed the return of its second daily flight between Miami and St Croix, according to US Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty. The expanded daily service will officially launch […]

How Kenny Chesney Is Helping Jost Van Dyke

By the Caribbean Journal staff Country music superstar and longtime friend of the Virgin Islands Kenny Chesney is providing a big boost for one of his favorite islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Chesney’s Love City Foundation is helping to spearhead the renovation of Jost Van Dyke’s community health clinic, which sustained severe damage […]

Spirit Increasing St Thomas Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Spirit Airlines is expanding its service to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The carrier is planning to increase its service to four flights per week in February 2018, according to US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty. Beginning Feb. 16, service will go from twice-weekly service to four […]

The Latest Update on US Virgin Islands Recovery

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to report progress with its hurricane recovery efforts as normal activities continue to resume across the territory. Speaking to reporters at his Friday press conference, US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp confirmed the territory will see an uptick in cruise ship calls this season, numerous […]

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