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Southwest Eyes St. Thomas as New Caribbean Destination
Eagle 106.3 - Arkansas
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July 15, 2025
(Mix 93-1) East Texans who are thinking about a getaway to the Caribbean and visiting St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, could soon have a new choice in air carriers to get there. Southwest Airlines Targets New Caribbean Route Pending regulatory...
Massachusetts Has 2 Of The Best Picnic Spots In The U.S.
Live 95.9 - Massachusetts
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July 15, 2025
Who doesn't love a good picnic, Massachusetts friends and neighbors? Taking a scenic drive on a beautiful day, finding a relaxing spot off the beaten path where there are hopefully no other people nearby, and having a delicious bite to eat. Sounds...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Kevin Spacey demands 'truth' on Epstein 'client list' to be revealed
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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The Trump administration may be ready to move on from the political specter of Jeffrey Epstein, but Kevin Spacey isn't. The Oscar-winning actor, whose Hollywood prestige has diminished in recent years thanks to a spate of legal troubles, weighed...
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...
Trump DOJ dismissal of Epstein ‘client list’ fuels MAGA division. Here’s a guide to the controversy.
Politifact
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July 15, 2025
President Donald Trump outraged many of his supporters after the Justice Department published an unsigned memo saying it would not release any more documents related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. For years, Trump and some members of...
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...
Do I need an Esta to travel to the US? Everything you need to know
The Times
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The Esta, which was introduced in August 2008, is a pre-authorisation for travel to the US. Citizens from 42 countries — including the UK — must apply for one before travel, unless a proper visa is required. It’s important to note that the Esta is...
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...
Southwest plans to touch down at new Caribbean destination in 2026
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 14, 2025
Southwest Airlines will start flights to its ninth Caribbean destination in early 2026, the company announced on Monday, upping its presence to another popular vacation getaway. The Dallas-based carrier plans on flying to Cyril E. King...
Cuban U-12 Baseball Team Travels to Curaçao
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 6, 2025
Baseball U-12 Havana, July 6 (RHC) - The Havana team La Lisa will leave today for Curaçao, as Cuba's representative in the Caribbean Little League Baseball elimination tournament (under 12 years old), which will be held from Monday until next...
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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...
I Stayed At One of the Best Hidden-gem Resorts in the Caribbean—and It Has Beach Bungalows, Unlimited Watersports, and a National Park Next Door
AOL
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Carolina Ansaldo/Bitter End Yacht Club The Beach Bungalows at the Bitter End Yacht Club. Bitter End Yacht Club Bitter End Yacht Club's location on the protected North Sound of Virgin Gorda creates ideal conditions for watersports, relaxation, and...
The Best Beaches in America Are in the Caribbean
Caribbean Journal
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July 4, 2025
You want to find the best beaches in America? You need to head south. Way south. Because they’re not where you think they are. They’re not in Florida, not in California, not in the Carolinas. They’re in the Caribbean. Yes — America’s Caribbean....
The Best Beaches in St Thomas, USVI — From Magens Bay to Hidden Local Gems
Caribbean Journal
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July 3, 2025
Some islands have more beaches. But St Thomas? St Thomas has better ones. This is the Caribbean the way you imagine it — bright sand, still water, and room to disappear if you want to. But if you’re just visiting for a few hours on a cruise or...
United States bans Cuba from children's softball tournament
Cuban News Agency
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July 14, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, July 13 (ACN) The Cuban team expected to compete in the Caribbean qualifier for the Little League Softball World Series for girls aged 9-10, to be held in Puerto Rico on July 14-18, could not travel to the venue because several...
Decolonization, citizenship, and identity: An overview of the relationship between the United States and its territories
Pasquines
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July 14, 2025
The relationship between the United States and its territories is a complex one. The United States has a total of five permanently inhabited territories. These territories are American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and...
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
AFAR
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June 30, 2025
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...
How Did Jeffrey Epstein Make His Money? We Still Don’t Seem To Know
The Daily Caller
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July 14, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly rose from a college dropout and math teacher to a multimillionaire financier, a trajectory that has fueled ongoing speculation about the source of his wealth. Epstein, a native New Yorker, began his career teaching math...
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...