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How to choose between the US.Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
The USVI and BVI are home to world-famous beaches, water sports, and the freshest seafood. Photograph by Sean Pavone / Alamy Stock PhotoBoasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the...

U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
Boasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the globe. Blue-green waves as clear as glass shimmer and dance, revealing a sprawling underwater ecosystem that weaves its way through...

Elafonisi Beach | In the top 10 in the world and in complaints. Read why...
Elafonisi Beach, in Crete, is among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, which, however, gathers the most complaints about the excessive number of visitors, to a degree that makes the stay uncomfortable. This finding results from a study by...

Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Small crowd @ BVI Music Beach Festival in CGB
- but I-Octane & Kalado brought the energy Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the...

The Explorer’s Guide to the British Virgin Islands
Bathing with Boulders 1. The Baths Along a sun-drenched strip of beach on Virgin Gorda’s southern tip sits an otherworldly constellation of boulders. They lean against each other; they slant and curve; they create whooshing, cave-like spaces where...

Investigation Launched into Missing American Tourist on Providenciales
New York, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) last week. Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism...

From Charter Dreamers to Catamaran Owners: A Life Built Under Sail
A shared love for sailing—and each other—has turned the BVI into a second home for Mike and Cyndi Crosby. Courtesy Mike Crosby It began the way these things often do—not with a plan, but with an invitation. A friend had chartered a boat in the...

These 10 dreamy Caribbean resorts make family travel feel effortless
As a mom who's traveled frequently since my now-teenage daughter was a baby, I know there are lots of extra touches to look for at resorts so that everyone in the family feels like they’re truly on vacation. Sometimes, all you can afford for...

10 best luxury Caribbean resorts for the ultimate family vacation
As a mom who's traveled frequently since my now-teenage daughter was a baby, I know there are lots of extra touches to look for at resorts so that everyone in the family feels like they’re truly on vacation. Sometimes, all you can afford for...

See all homes sold in Ocean County, June 23 to June 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ocean County reported from June 23 to June 29. There were 101 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,190-square-foot home on Chesapeake...

How to Watch Man City vs. Al-Hilal From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer
Pep Guardiola's Man City resumes its FIFA Club World Cup title defense on Monday as it takes on Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in this last-16 knockout match in Florida. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the...

Hookie Weekend 2025 Wraps Up with Unforgettable Vibes and Caribbean Unity
The tone was set for Hookie Weekend at ‘Release Therapy’, which featured a high-energy performance by USVI Soca star Pumpa (Photo Credit James Bell Photography) Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – The 2025 edition of Hookie Weekend was indeed an...

Miguel, Morrison 9th in NORCECA U-23 beach vball
T&T's Jahreef Miguel and Jerome Morrison ended their campaign on a high with a ninth-place finish in the Under-23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour at Seven Miles Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands on Sunday (June 22). This after...

From San Pedro, CA to NY, Protests Continue Against ICE Raids
Activists distribute solidarity statement and campaign against U.S. blockade of Cuba By Mark Friedman, member, International Association of Machinists in LA As the Trump administration continues terrorizing immigrant communities with illegal raids...

The British Virgin Islands Is Off to a Strong Tourism Start in 2025
The British Virgin Islands recorded a 6.4 percent increase in stayover arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a strong start to the year for one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. That was among the fastest stayover...

Londoners invited to apply for new series of Channel 4's Virgin Island
Virgin Island follows 12 adult virgins as they travel to a luxury Mediterranean retreat to embark on a unique course of intimacy. The course is designed to help the virgins overcome the fears holding them back from sex and intimacy. After the...
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission Launches Its Inaugural Film Festival: 284 Excellence Film Festival
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly announces the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema. Spearheaded by the BVI Tourist...

From Fintech To Five-Star: How Revolut's Billionaire Founder Is Reinventing Luxury Travel
Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire co-founder of fintech company Revolut, is quietly building a global luxury travel business under a new venture called Utopia Design, according to Forbes. Founded in 2023, Utopia Design has been developing...

Honorary Officer DJ Daniel to Be Sworn In at St. John Parade Amid Nationwide Mission of Courage
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, the 13-year-old Texas youth fighting terminal brain and spine cancer, is set to arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands this week amid his nationwide mission to be sworn in as an honorary cop. The trip, timed with the St. John...