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

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