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How to choose between the US.Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
AOL
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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...
Elafonisi Beach | In the top 10 in the world and in complaints. Read why...
Tornos News
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June 30, 2025
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
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
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...
Investigation Launched into Missing American Tourist on Providenciales
Magnetic Media
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June 29, 2025
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...
The best cabin to choose on a cruise ship, according to Cruise Director Eversen Bevelle
Nine
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July 1, 2025
As a cruise director it's Eversen Bevelle's job to make sure everyone has a great time on board. The 39-year-old American, known as Reverend Dr E, has lived at sea for a decade, and currently works for MSC Cruises on glittering new ship, MSC World...
Hookie Weekend 2025 Wraps Up with Unforgettable Vibes and Caribbean Unity
I News Cayman
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June 30, 2025
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...
U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
National Geographic
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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...
U.S. Virgin Islands Reports Strong Mid-Year Tourism Growth and Global Visibility in 2025
Autochannel
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 17, 2025 -- At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility....
U.S. Virgin Islands: A Key Caribbean Location
Business Facilities
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June 19, 2025
The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center is located in the South Shore Trade Zone in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Credit: Courtesy Virgin Islands Port Authority) The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a U.S. territory located in the...
From San Pedro, CA to NY, Protests Continue Against ICE Raids
Random Lengths News - California
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June 30, 2025
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...
Honorary Officer DJ Daniel to Be Sworn In at St. John Parade Amid Nationwide Mission of Courage
The Virgin Island Consortium
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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...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Announces a Star-Studded Village Night Lineup
Breaking Travel News
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June 16, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are proud to announce the star-studded lineup for the 2025 St. John Celebration Village Nights, showcasing a dynamic mix of internationally acclaimed artists and rising...
Miguel, Morrison 9th in NORCECA U-23 beach vball
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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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...
Newlywed couple's honeymoon in US Virgin Islands ends with her ICE detention
ABC News - New York
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June 21, 2025
Taahir Shaikh needed headshots for his new job, so he set up an appointment with a photographer named Ward Sakeik. One appointment turned into three photo shoots, and the two just kept talking. Three years later, the newlywed couple was elated to...
As Gregg Popovich Says Goodbye to Coaching, a Look Back at His Defining Legacy
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 30, 2025
The NBA was in a transitional state when Gregg Popovich was named general manager of the San Antonio Spurs before the 1994–95 season, a transaction that was big news only in Alamo City. The holy triumvirate upon which the NBA had built its brand...
Bride was overjoyed to marry love of her life... until ICE spotted her as she arrived in US Virgin Islands for HONEYMOON
Daily Mail
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June 20, 2025
A delighted newlywed arrived in the US Virgin Islands for a honeymoon with her handsome husband, only to be abruptly detained by ICE and taken into custody when they found she was stateless. Ward Sakeik, from Arlington, Texas, remains in ICE...
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Texas man returns from honeymoon alone after wife is arrested by ICE in US Virgin Islands
The Independent
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June 20, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Julia Yanquell Viera
Coronado Eagle & Journal - California
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Julia was the daughter of a pioneer U.S. Navy flight surgeon and first brought to Coronado as a baby in 1928. Her early life was shaped by her father’s naval career, which took the family to bases throughout the country. She returned just in time...
Gregg Popovich’s Defining Legacy
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 30, 2025
The NBA was in a transitional state when Gregg Popovich was named general manager of the San Antonio Spurs before the 1994–95 season, a transaction that was big news only in Alamo City. The holy triumvirate upon which the NBA had built its brand...
US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Trending, With More Flights, Hotels and Cruise Arrivals
Caribbean Journal
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June 17, 2025
At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility. With continued momentum and sustained interest...