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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Hull Bay, St Thomas

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Daniel DeBee, who sent in this lovely shot of Hull Bay in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]

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St Thomas, St Croix Seeing Strong Cruise Growth 

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Both St Thomas and St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands are seeing continued cruise growth, according to new data from the USVI Department of Tourism.  St Thomas received more than 1.6 million cruise passengers through its two ports […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Rainbow in St Thomas, USVI

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nadia Hughes, who sent in this lovely shot of a rainbow over Magens Bay in St Thomas, USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]

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Commercial Brokerage NAI Global Expands to St Thomas 

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI NAI Global, a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm, has entered into a new master license agreement with St. Thomas-based NAI Island Commercial. NAI Island Commercial aims to aggregate commercial listings, market […]


New St Thomas-Dominican Republic Flights 

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Dominican carrier Sky High Dominicana has launched a new route connecting the United States Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic.  The new service, which kicked off this week, will be operating twice each week between Santo Domingo and St Thomas.  […]


St Thomas, USVI Has a Very Cool New Hotel

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In case you haven’t been following, the historic downtown of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas is in the midst of a renaissance.  There is a new energy here, new life in these centuries-old streets and a dramatic waterfront transformation project undertaken […]

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In St Thomas, a Must-Visit Caribbean Carnival 

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One of the top Carnival events in the Caribbean is set for St Thomas next month.  The 2023 edition of St Thomas Carnival begins April 8, with a series of events celebrating the island’s vibrant local culture.  This year’s festival […]


Caribbean Carrier Cape Air Kicks Off New St Thomas-Nevis Route 

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Top regional carrier Cape Air has officially launched its newest route in the Caribbean: regular service between St Thomas and Nevis.  The new service is a major new link for Nevis, which typically receives most of its visitors via ferry […]


From Aruba to St Thomas, 12 Caribbean “Water’s Edge” Hotels 

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You know the sound. You open the door to your balcony or patio and it’s there, the maritime metronome, the gentle roll or vigorous froth of the waves right near your room.  But it’s not always so easy to find. […]

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From Jamaica to St Thomas, Following the Trail of Caribbean Pirates

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With all proper deference to Capt. Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, there’s a far richer (and bloodier) vein of real pirate history and lore running through the islands of the Caribbean. And while some of it […]


10 Great Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2023

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It’s that perfect confluence: breathtaking beaches, walkable streets, buzzing dining scenes, vibrant communities, all in one place. The Caribbean’s best beach towns are destinations in their own right, where you can come for a day or for a week and […]


Marriott Is Opening Two New US Virgin Islands Resorts 

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Marriott is set to open its highly-anticipated pair of new resorts in the US Virgin Islands this spring.  The new Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy House Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is now taking reservations […]