Following the harsh impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been making a resilient comeback to reclaim its position as a premier culinary destination in the Caribbean. This November, the sixth annual BVI Food Fête celebrating the destination’s culinary heritage and traditions will welcome award-winning chefs from across…
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Leeward Islands
USVI: Tourism Rebounding, St. Thomas Ranked #1 Caribbean Destination by Airbnb
St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been ranked the No. 1 Caribbean destination on Airbnb – with a 600 percent increase in bookings over last year. The Territory’s capital, Charlotte Amalie, earned that distinction on Airbnb, a marketplace for home rentals which has a number of listings in the Caribbean, ranging from cottages…
Anguilla: Frangipani Beach Resort Named #1 Hotel in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards
Frangipani Beach Resort has received the top award from the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, #1 Resort in the Top 25 Caribbean Resort Hotels, in the 2018 World’s Best Awards. The luxury resort was also named among the top 100 hotels in the world, ranking #3 in the overall category. “We are incredibly grateful…
Anguilla: Belmond Cap Juluca Now Taking Bookings for November Re-opening
Belmond Cap Juluca has announced that it is now taking bookings and will welcome guests from November 17, 2018 with prices starting from $725 per night for a Deluxe Beachfront King including breakfast. Belmond Cap Juluca is the first property to be fully reimagined under the brand’s ambitious growth strategy and is on schedule to…
Blue Diamond Resorts to Take over Management of Antigua’s Jolly Beach Resort & Spa
Blue Diamond Resorts will be taking over the management and operation of Antigua’s largest all-inclusive resort, the 464-room Jolly Beach Resort & Spa, beginning September 1, 2017. “We look forward to bringing our operations to the beautiful Island of Antigua, and to applying our management experience to this popular resort” said Jordi Pelfort, Managing Director…
Legendary Resort on St. Croix Commemorates 100th Anniversary of U.S. Virgin Islands
On March 31, the U.S. Virgin Islands will celebrate their 100th anniversary, commemorating the historic moment when what had been the Danish West Indies officially became a U.S. territory. The Buccaneer, a hotel that has been a part of St. Croix’s thriving tourism scene since it first opened its doors to guests in December 1947,…