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St Croix Set for President’s Day Weekend Music Event 

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St Croix will play host to a new music event on President’s Day Weekend.  It’s called Fete.Vibe.Soca, and it will be headlined by Trinidad and Tobago soca star Nadia Batson and her all-female band.  The outdoor event takes place Sunday, […]

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A Legendary Caribbean Eco Resort Is Back in St John 

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It first opened in back in the 1970s, at the time a pioneer in the still uncharted world of eco tourism.  Now, well, it’s precisely what many travelers are looking for. And now, five years after Hurricane Irma, the legendary […]

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US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Sizzling

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It’s been one of the greatest tourism success stories of the pandemic — and tourism continues to sizzle in the United States Virgin Islands.  Last year was a banner year for travel in the territory, according to new data released by […]

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Adults-Only All-Inclusive Set to Debut in St Croix

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St Croix’s first-ever adults-only all-inclusive is set to debut on Feb. 1.  The relaunched Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino will offer a range of activities and amenities “curated specifically for adults 18+,” the property said in a statement.  It […]


5 Must-Visit Villas on the Island of St John

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The 20-square island in the US Virgin Islands, nearly two thirds of which is covered by National Park, is a place meant for exploration, tailor made for independent travelers, for those who know how to seek out the richness of […]


15 Caribbean “Hideaway” Beaches to Discover in 2022

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Even at the most popular beaches in the Caribbean, you can always find your own space.  But right now, sometimes travelers are looking for a little extra seclusion; a little more distance from other people.  That’s where these Caribbean beaches […]

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The US Virgin Islands Has New Entry Testing Rules for Travelers

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The United States Virgin Islands has implemented new testing rules for travelers. The updated requirements mean all U.S-based travelers aged 5 or older must submit a negative test result (antigen or PCR) within three days before travel to the USVI. […]


The Caribbean Travel Awards 2022

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It seems that every year in the Caribbean we say it’s been a year like no other — but in the age of the pandemic, that’s a guarantee. And if 2020 was defined by the ongoing question of the tourism […]


Saint Lucia Is Planning a “Vaxxed” Carnival

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Saint Lucia is planning to bring back its popular Carnival for the first time since the pandemic — fully “vaxxed.” The destination has decided to host what it’s calling “The Vaxxed Mas,” subject to the full approval of the country’s Ministry […]

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Travelers to the US Virgin Islands Don’t Need a Test to Come Back

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It’s become one of the biggest hassles in travel: the return test.  For nearly a year, the CDC required all returning American travelers to show proof of a negative test (antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of coming back to […]


US Virgin Islands “Well Positioned” For New Hotel Investment

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By Dana Niland  The US Virgin Islands is “well-positioned” for new hotel investment, according to USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.  Boschulte, who was attending the recently concluded annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit in The Bahamas, said he […]


From Jamaica to Puerto Rico, 9 Secret Treehouse Hotels to Visit

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It’s another universe of the Caribbean: high up in the rainforest, surrounded by natural wonders, the only sounds shaking leaves and singing tree frogs. These are the Caribbean’s ethereal treehouse hotels, secret places to stay far off the tourist map […]