British Virgin Islands Travel News

The Charter Yacht Company is Forecasting a Busy 2019 Sailing Season!

August 30th, 2018

As we move into the middle of the 2019 sailing season, Jessica Perraton-Jones of the Charter Yacht Company provided the following update on the BVI charter industry. She said that in the wake of the devastating...

Tamarind Club Closure Marks the End of An Era for Good Food and Good Fun!

August 27th, 2018

The Tamarind Club, owned and operated for 15 years by Cindy and Eric Clayton, with Cat and Clint behind the bar, officially closed in August, 2018.

VIPA Unveils Plans for $230 Million Makeover of St. Thomas Airport!

August 27th, 2018

Good news for visitors traveling to the BVI through St. Thomas! The government has announced a $230 million modernization project for the St. Thomas Airport. Of particular interest to BVI travelers should...

August 26th, 2018

Since the hurricanes struck, BVI Traveller has been covering the recovery effort with daily reports on businesses that have rebuilt and reopened for tourists. With reports on over 300 businesses completed...

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Knocked Down, But Coming Back Strong: BVI Tourism 10 Months After Irma

August 8th, 2018

Since the hurricanes struck, BVI Traveller has been covering the recovery effort with daily reports on businesses that have rebuilt and reopened for tourists. With reports on over 300 businesses completed...

Kenny Chesney’s “Songs for the Saints” Debuts at #1 on the Country Charts!

August 7th, 2018

Kenny Chesney's Virgin Islands Hurricane Relief Project topped 77,300 in album sales in the first week on the charts. This is good news for the BVI as Kenny will donate all "Songs for Saints" album proceeds...

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina to Hold Grand Reopening on October 1st!

August 6th, 2018

Just received the following press release from Scrub Island. They now have rooms and suites available as of August 1st and will hold their full, grand re-opening on October 1, 2018: Scrub Island Resort,...

August 5th, 2018

Just got another update from Regis and Claudine Bourdon, owners of Brandywine Estate Restaurant. They reported, "Brandywine Estate Restaurant is coming along.... should be open in November and YES we’ll...

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Smuggler’s Cove Gets a Major Beach Clean Up with the Help of the British Navy!

August 4th, 2018

More good news! This time it is a major beach clean up at Smuggler's Cove sponsored by Caribbean Cellars. They reported, "We are at it again!!! Evian Beach Clean Up II. This time we got assistance from...

Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda to Re-open by Mid-September 2018!

August 2nd, 2018

The BVI Airports Authority hereby informs the travelling public that we are diligently working towards re-opening the Taddy Bay Airport, Virgin Gorda by the middle of September 2018.

Majority of Soper’s Hole Reconstruction to Be Completed By December 1, 2018!

July 28th, 2018

There is great news for all of those who know and love Soper's Hole and the marina and the shops there. I just received an updated report from Ian Smith regarding the status of Soper's Hole Marina. He...