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Tamika King St. Thomas - Charlotte Amalie has always rewarded travelers who like to explore on foot, compare prices, and come home with something more memorable than a postcard. Now the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands has fresh recognition to match its long-standing reputation. According to Travel and Tour World’s 2026 Shopping rankings, Charlotte Amalie is one of the top 25 shopping destinations in the Americas and Caribbean. The honor places the historic harbor city alon

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The airport is often the first promise a destination makes. For the U.S. Virgin Islands, that promise matters before a visitor reaches a hotel lobby, a taxi stand, a ferry dock, or a beach. That is why the St. Thomas-St. John Hotel Association’s request to the Virgin Islands Port Authority, known as VIPA, deserves close attention. The association has urged VIPA to delay its final vote on the SkyCity P3 airport terminal project, a major public-private partn

M.A. Dworkin USVI - New ferry service will no doubt bring the four islands of the USVI closer together, along with contributing greatly to each islands economy. DPW commissioned the 300-passenger Spirit of 1733 in 2023 for service between Red Hook STT and Cruz Bay STJ. The Administration is also advancing a new $20 million STX-STT high-speed passenger and vehicle ferry to carry 202 passengers and 12-16 vehicles. This goes along with the $2.5 million the feds just kicked in fo

A travel advisory can change the mood of a trip in seconds. One alert from the U.S. Department of State can turn an exciting itinerary into a list of hard questions: Is the destination unsafe, or just uneven? Should the trip be canceled, adjusted, or taken with more care? That tension is especially clear with Mexico. Millions of U.S. travelers visit Mexico every year for beaches, food, family visits, medical care, business, and culture. At the same time, the State Department

Axel Dash Nevis, Caribbean Sea- Bill Gates’ luxury resort in Nevis has recently become the center of a major legal dispute. A $100 million lawsuit has been filed against the resort, raising questions about what led to such a significant claim. This post explores the details behind the lawsuit, the parties involved, and what this means for the future of the resort. Bill Gates' Nevis luxury resort surrounded by tropical landscape Background of the Nevis Resort The resort, owned

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M.A. Dworkin Miami, Florida - The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) joined other leaders from the U.S. Virgin Islands in promoting the Territory as a premier tourism and investment destination during the 30th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show, hosted by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) from July 22-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Florida.

Axel Dash USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands has once again solidified its reputation as one of the world’s premier beach destinations, earning three coveted spots on Beach’s 2026 World’s Best Beaches List. Leading the rankings is Trunk Bay on St. John, which was named the No. 1 beach in the world. Further showcasing the Territory’s unparalleled coastal beauty, Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on St Croix ranked No. 7, while Magens Bay Beach on St. Thomas secured the N

A.J. Pike Saint Lucia - The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory on July 14, 2026 for the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia due to a dramatic increase in localized crime. The Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Travel Advisory, means that travelers are urged to remain highly aware of their surroundings, avoid walking or driving alone at night, and refrain from displaying expensive jewelry or large sums of cash. Violent crime - including armed robbery, burglary

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the installation of three new “Welcome to St. Croix” signs at the intersection of East Airport Road and the Melvin Evans Highway, marking another step in his Administration’s ongoing effort to beautify major landmarks, gateways, and highly visible public areas across the Territory. The “Welcome to St. Croix” signage was erected by Department of Public Works contractor Island Designs Landscape & Storm Water So

A.J. Pike USVI - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted a major change that will affect how you pack for the airport. Many airports now have the new TSA 3D Scanners that feature smaller entry tunnels, requiring carry-on bags to measure no larger than 22” x 14” x 9”. These measurements include the handles and wheels. Furthermore, strict gate enforcement means protruding wheels, handles, and bulging pockets are included in these limits. Frequent travel

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - The West Indian Company Limited (WICO) has announced its FY 2027 cruise call schedule, with projected arrivals including 359 vessel cruise calls and approximately 1.25 million passengers between October 2026 and September 2027. “I am excited about the forthcoming season at the WICO dock,” said President and CEO Joseph Boschulte. “The continued growth of our industry represents more than passenger arrivals. It supports the Virgin Islands economy