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M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive resort is coming back to U.S. shores with a magical redevelopment of the historic Carambola Beach Resort. Nestled between a crescent-shaped beach and a lush tropical rain forest in a protected stretch of coastline, on the island’s northwest coast, Club Med St. Croix will bring new life to the iconic Carambola Beach Resort. Reimagined as part of Club Med’s Exclusive Collection, the $75 million redo promises to

A.J. Pike St. Croix - United Airlines is launching a new nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix starting on October 31, 2026. After more than a three decade hiatus, United Airlines will start regular once-weekly Friday flights. The airline will become the only carrier offering a nonstop service to the New York metropolitan area, and will be United’s only route to the U.S. Virgin Islands. This mark

M.A. Dworkin Barbados - In the months following USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s historic trip to Accra, Ghana, Air Peace has begun a direct scheduled flight route linking West Africa to the Caribbean, operating out of Lagos (LOS) and Accra (ACC) to Antigua (ANU) and Barbados (BGI). The transatlantic service eliminates the need for lengthy layovers in North America and Europe. The service operates twice monthly, specifically on the last two Mondays of each month. Flight

St. Croix - Wake up to mesmerizing Ocean views! Unwind by the Sea! And Reconnect without the stress of travel! You don’t have to leave the Big Island to feel like you’ve truly escaped! This season the Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina is inviting the St. Croix community to celebrate life’s special moments on the beautiful seaside grounds of one of St. Croix’s premier resorts. Whether you’re planning something special for: Prom Weekend - Make it unforgettable Mother’s Day -

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is announcing record-breaking visitor arrival numbers for the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing the Territory’s continued momentum as a leading Caribbean destination. March 2026 delivered strong performance with 121,716 total arrivals, representing a 23% increase year-over-year and 14% above the previous high set in 2024. St. Thomas led the growth with 95,284 arrivals, up 24% compared to 2025 and 17% over 20

M.A. Dworkin USVI - As the national conversation transitions from Black History Month into Women’s History Month, the U.S. Virgin Islands offers a powerful story of legacy, resilience, and modern leadership - one led by women who carry forward a tradition of strength rooted deep in the Territory’s history. The spirit of women’s leadership in the Virgin Islands dates back to the legendary Three Queens - Mary, Agnes, and Mathilda, who courageously led the 1878 Fireburn l

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) won Triple Honors in Travel Awards by being awarded three major accolades for the: New Hotel of the Year, Caribbean Cruise Destination of the Year, and *Experiential Destination of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Travel Awards. The honors underscore the USVI’s continued momentum and growing appeal to global travelers. he Saint, St. John was named New Hotel of the Year. The first new hotel to open on St. John in s

M.A. Dworkin U.S. - The United States is facing mounting reputational damage from global tourism markets following unusually stark criticism from the United Nations’ (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, who warned recently that current enforcement practices by the Trump Administration risk being “dehumanizing, discriminatory and corrosive to basic human dignity.” Industry leaders now say that the language used by Mr. Turk is reverberating far beyond dip

A.J. Pike USVI Airports - For all those would-be passengers who need to fly but show up at the airport without proper ID, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering a new way to still get you on the plane and to your destination, but it’ll cost you $45. The TSA is rolling out its new ConfirmID program starting February 1, 2026, allowing passengers without a REAL ID, passport or other acceptable identification to attempt to proceed through security for

M.A. Dworkin Labadee, Haiti - As Haiti’s tourism continues to spiral downward due to out-of-control gang violence, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) has extended the suspension of its northern Haiti private destination cruise port stop in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026. Labadee, is RCCL’s private fenced-off beach resort, which is only hours away from the capital, Port-au-Prince, and half-hour away from Cap-Haitien. It offers cruise passengers beaches, wate

A.J. Pike Grenada - The U.S. Department of State has increased its travel advisory to a Level 2 for the country of Grenada, urging Americans “to exercise increased caution” when heading to the country. The advisory was updated on January 5, 2026, to include the crime indicator, mentioning instances of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape against American citizens. “Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada,” the State Department wrote in its advisory, adding “

M.A. Dworkin St. John’s, Antigua - Antigua and Barbuda along with Dominica will encounter partial entry restrictions beginning January 1, 2026. President Donald Trump expanded restrictions on foreign nationals entering the United States by targeting two Caribbean nations that offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI), but he exempted three other nations that offer similar programs. The proclamation blocks nationals from both countries from obtaining: Immigrant visas, B-1