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JetBlue Is Launching New Flights From San Juan, Puerto Rico to St Croix This Winter

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JetBlue is set to kick off a brand-new route to St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s the newest way to get to the culinary capital of the US Virgin Islands, which is hotter than […]

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New Operator for Two Top Resorts in St Thomas, USVI

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The two newest resorts in St Thomas now have new operators, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Marriott’s Westin Beach Resort and Spa and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas have tapped Davidson Hospitality Group as their […]

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Why the US Virgin Islands Is a “Leader” in Caribbean Tourism 

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It’s not just all the new flights, or the hotel occupancy growth, or the new-look waterfront in Charlotte Amalie.  There’s a palpable dynamism in the US Virgin Islands right now. You know it when you board a completely-full flight from […]

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The US Virgin Islands Is Hosting a New Caribbean Tourism Summit in St Thomas

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For a destination that has helped lead the way for the Caribbean out of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that the US Virgin Islands is at the forefront with another innovation: a brand-new Caribbean tourism summit.  The new US Virgin […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Water Island, US Virgin Islands

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Have you been to Water Island? The latest Caribbean Photo comes from the little-known Water Island in the US Virgin Islands, just off the coast of St Thomas. This week’s photo was taken by Caribbean Journal reader Michele Perreault. Have […]


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 […]

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US Virgin Islands Tourism “Continues to Elevate”

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Tourism in the US Virgin Islands “continues to elevate,” with sizzling arrival numbers, strategic marketing programs and a continued buzz across the US territory. That was certainly the takeaway as the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism delegation, led by […]


This US Virgin Islands Hotel Is Getting Popular, According to Travel Agents

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One US Virgin Islands resort is quickly growing in popularity, according to a group of travel agents polled by Caribbean Travel Advisor.  So what’s the property that has the attention of travelers to the US Virgin Islands? It may not […]


US Virgin Islands Tourism Keeps Up Surging Growth 

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It’s been one of the biggest success stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic — and the US Virgin Islands continues to pace the rest of the Caribbean tourism industry.  The US Virgin Islands’ most-popular island, St Thomas, was recently […]

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The Best Resorts in St John, USVI, According to Travel Agents 

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We’re continuing our series of the Caribbean hotels preferred by the top travel agents that deal with the region.  Next stop? St John in the US Virgin Islands, with our unofficial poll of more than 100 top agents. Whether you’re […]


The Best Resort in St Thomas, USVI, According to Travel Agents 

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There’s something for everyone in the US Virgin Islands, from historic boutique hotels to large beach resorts.  When it comes to the USVI’s most-visited destination, St Thomas, there’s one clear leader, according to travel agents.  Many advisors that were unofficially […]


Expedia: St Thomas Tops Summer Destinations  

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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 […]


About US Virgin Islands

Whether it’s the historic charm of St. Croix, the natural beauty of St. John, or the lively energy of St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer three distinct flavors of paradise — all with no passport required for U.S. travelers. From powdery beaches and luxury resorts to vibrant culture and crystal-clear waters, the USVI blend stateside ease with unmistakably Caribbean soul. This is island-hopping made effortless — and unforgettable.