https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/us virgin islands/ Us Virgin Islands News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T12:23:14+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-u.s.-virgin-islands-announces-dates-for-st-thomas-carnival-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-u.s.-virgin-islands-announces-dates-for-st-thomas-carnival-2024/ In collaboration with the Division of Festivals, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism announces the official dates for the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival. Scheduled to be held from April 28 to May 5, 2024, this year’s annual celebration is projected to be the largest to date. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:12:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-department-of-tourism-launches-bold-new-sensory-immersive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-department-of-tourism-launches-bold-new-sensory-immersive/ This fall, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism is launching a bold, new marketing campaign that includes a distinctive tagline, a social media campaign and the relaunch of its website. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:35:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-virgin-islands-positioning-itself-for-growth-in-the-cruising-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-virgin-islands-positioning-itself-for-growth-in-the-cruising-industry/ The U.S. Virgin Islands is positioning itself for growth in the cruising industry. Under the leadership of Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte, the territory will attend SeaTrade in Miami, Florida. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-seeks-jamaica-tourism-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-seeks-jamaica-tourism-cooperation/ The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has expressed an interest in collaborating with its Caribbean neighbours on tourism-enhancing initiatives. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:23:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-to-welcome-new-jetblue-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-to-welcome-new-jetblue-connection/ JetBlue Airways will launch a new route between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Cyril King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas on July 1st. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:59:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-clarifies-restrictions-for-mainland-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-clarifies-restrictions-for-mainland-travellers/ Though not part of the contiguous United States, travel to the Caribbean destination does not require a passport from United States citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the mainland. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:56:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uruguay-leads-latest-removals-from-travel-corridor-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uruguay-leads-latest-removals-from-travel-corridor-list/ People arriving in the UK from Uruguay, Namibia and the US Virgin Islands will need to self-isolate for ten days. The government added there would be no changes to the safe list over Christmas. Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:13:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-seeks-to-maintain-connectivity-during-lockdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-seeks-to-maintain-connectivity-during-lockdown/ The local department of tourism has sought to assure stakeholders it is working closely with airline partners to ensure the territory has ample airlift during the current restriction on leisure travel. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:28:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-closes-borders-as-covid-19-cases-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-closes-borders-as-covid-19-cases-return/ In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, the United States Virgin Islands is closing its doors once again to leisure visitors. From Wednesday, arrivals will be suspended for at least one month. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:22:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-prepare-for-tourism-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-prepare-for-tourism-return/ The United States Virgin Islands will reopen to leisure travellers on Monday. Commissioner of tourism, Joseph Boschulte, revealed the territory is finalising public health and tourism protocols for the return of visitors.  Wed, 27 May 2020 07:06:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-adds-new-us-virgin-islands-flight-for-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-adds-new-us-virgin-islands-flight-for-summer/ The United States Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines daily flight between Miami and St. Croix next summer. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:19:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-to-go-triple-daily-on-us-virgin-islands-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-to-go-triple-daily-on-us-virgin-islands-route/ The US Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season. Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-seeks-to-woo-travellers-as-american-temperatures-plummet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-seeks-to-woo-travellers-as-american-temperatures-plummet/ With frigid temperatures chilling many of the US Virgin Islands’ key markets, the department of tourism’s marketing campaign, launched at the start of the high season, is reminding the traveling public that the territory is open for business. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:06:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boschulte-on-track-to-become-us-virgin-islands-tourism-commissioner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boschulte-on-track-to-become-us-virgin-islands-tourism-commissioner/ Joe Boschulte, a United States Virgin Islands businessperson and tourism specialist, has been nominated as commissioner for the department of tourism. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:28:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/us-virgin-islands-tempt-guests-with-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/us-virgin-islands-tempt-guests-with-new-campaign/ Americans across a wintry continent have been viewing a major national television advertising campaign promoting the warm welcome awaiting them in the United States Virgin Islands. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:08:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirit-airlines-launches-new-orlando-st.-thomas-us-virgin-islands-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirit-airlines-launches-new-orlando-st.-thomas-us-virgin-islands-flight/ US Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp has welcomed the inaugural Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to St. Thomas on touchdown. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:29:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/oasis-of-the-seas-arrives-in-st.-thomas-us-virgin-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/oasis-of-the-seas-arrives-in-st.-thomas-us-virgin-islands/ For Oasis, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, arriving to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands can be daunting. With narrow waterways, sailboats anchored in the harbour, a tight turn and just six feet of clearance below the keel, the water around this popular port is one of the most difficult to manoeuvre. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:01:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirt-airlines-to-offer-new-us-virgin-islands-connection-from-orlando/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirt-airlines-to-offer-new-us-virgin-islands-connection-from-orlando/ On the heels of the launch of new service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Croix, Spirit Airlines has announced even more flights to the US Virgin Islands from the Sunshine State. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:44:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-airlift-arrives-in-us-virgin-islands-as-recovery-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-airlift-arrives-in-us-virgin-islands-as-recovery-continues/ Three scheduled carriers will soon increase air service to St. Thomas, according to United States Virgin Islands commissioner of tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty. Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:21:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-outlines-new-tourism-marketing-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-outlines-new-tourism-marketing-plan/ Following the impact of two category five hurricanes in September, the US Virgin Islands department of tourism has developed a 150-day rolling marketing plan to share with industry stakeholders. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:13:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-croix-prepares-to-welcome-first-cruise-ship-post-hurricane-maria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-croix-prepares-to-welcome-first-cruise-ship-post-hurricane-maria/ Norwegian Dawn, with a capacity of 2,340 passengers and 1,032 crew members, will dock on the island of St. Croix on three occasions this month, beginning Saturday, November 11th. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:46:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-thanks-hospitality-partners-for-hurricane-irma-relief/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-thanks-hospitality-partners-for-hurricane-irma-relief/ The government of the US Virgin Islands is extending its gratitude to its cruise and airline partners for transporting visitors and residents out of the district of St. Thomas and St. John following the passage of Hurricane Irma. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:22:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-prepares-to-welcome-first-cruise-following-hurricane-irma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-prepares-to-welcome-first-cruise-following-hurricane-irma/ St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands will welcome up to 4,000 passengers when Royal Caribbean’s MS Adventure of the Seas docks at the Ann Abramson pier in Frederiksted on Sunday. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:04:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-advises-travellers-not-to-visit-st.-thomas-and-st.-john/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-virgin-islands-advises-travellers-not-to-visit-st.-thomas-and-st.-john/ The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has advised that full assessment on the impact of Hurricane Irma is underway. Following the impact of the storm, the American territory advised, while St. Croix is getting back to business, visitors are being encouraged not to visit the district of St. Thomas and St. John. Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:11:20 +0000