

Charlotte Amalie Ranks Among Top 25 Shopping Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean
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


St Thomas-St John Hotel Association Urges VIPA to Delay SkyCity P3 Airport Vote
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


New US Virgin Islands Ferry Routes Make Island Hopping Easier for Locals and Tourists
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


Weighing the Pros and Cons of U S Travel Advisories Including the Latest Mexico Advisory
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


Bill Gates Nevis Lux Resort Faces $100M Lawsuit What Happened
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


Cruise Ship Arrivals Frederiksted Pier **Update August & September
April 2026 4/7/26 Tues 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/8/26 Wed 8-6pm Adventure/Seas 5238 4/8/26 Wed 8-6pm Scarlett Lady 4020 4/14/26 Tues 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/21/26 Tues 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/22/26 Wed 8-6pm Adventure/Seas 5238 4/22/26 Wed 8-5pm Vision/Seas 3208 4/26/26 Sun 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/30/26 Thurs 8-6pm Rhapsody/Seas 3201 May 2026 5/4/26 Mon 8-6pm Rhapsody/Seas 3201 5/4/26 Mon 8-6pm













