A Local's Guide to Tortola: Getting to the Island

A Local's Guide to Tortola: Getting to the Island

Finally you narrowed it down to the perfect paradise destination, the island of Tortola, after all the weeks of searching through tropical vacations! The British Virgin Islands are full of white sand beaches, thriving coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, and vibrant island culture. As the capital and largest of the BVI, Tortola is the perfect island to escape for shopping, sailing, island hoppin...
Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Thursday 29 September 2016 - 7:53 pm | Experience Tortola | Used tags: british virgin islands, ferries, hotels, local guide, tortola, transportation
A Local's Guide to Virgin Gorda: Getting to the Island

A Local's Guide to Virgin Gorda: Getting to the Island

The Virgin Islands are full of beauty and wondrous sites, breathtaking crystal clear beaches, colorful coral reef teeming with life, but perhaps the most prized of all is The Baths at Virgin Gorda. Immersing yourself in this incredible natural wonder and all that Virgin Gorda has to offer is the perfect choice for a paradise escape! Of course it takes a little extra effort to truly get off the gri...
Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Thursday 29 September 2016 - 5:40 pm | Experience Virgin Gorda | Used tags: british virgin islands, ferries, hotels, local guide, transportation, virgin gorda
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Sightseeing Tours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Sightseeing Tours

Sightseeing in St. Thomas in an experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the island way as you discover the history, culture, shops, cuisines, and world-class beaches in St. Thomas. Choose between an economical public tour where you’re sure to make new friends on your island adventures or a private tour with a vehicle all to yourself and customizable itinerary options, perfect for wedding p...
Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Monday 19 September 2016 - 11:26 pm | Experience St. Thomas | Used tags: excursions, island info, local guide, sightseeing, things to do in st. thomas, tours
A Local's Guide to the US Virgin Islands: Vacation to the Islands

A Local's Guide to the US Virgin Islands: Vacation to the Islands

“America’s Paradise”- I read this tagline on the license plates of passing vehicles every day in the US Virgin Islands, and the truth of it resonates with each breathtaking Caribbean view found around every twist and turn of the island roads. With the crystal Caribbean sea and all the marine life, coral reef, and wondrous encounters it provides and the laid-back “5 o’clock somewhere” a...
Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Shopping Tours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Shopping Tours

There’s no place better than the Caribbean for tax and duty free shopping, and with the luxury brands and jewelry selection available, I’d say there’s no better place than St. Thomas for Shopping in the Caribbean. With so many brands, jewelry stores, and shopping areas throughout the island, it can be time consuming to price shop for the best deals or specific treasures you’re looking for...
Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 17 September 2016 - 9:51 pm | Experience St. Thomas | Used tags: charlotte amalie, excursions, local guide, shopping, things to do in st. thomas, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Sunset Cocktail Sail

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Sunset Cocktail Sail

A breezy evening at sea, relaxing to island music on a sailboat, a very open bar, and a firelit Caribbean sunset as the grand finale, what’s not to love? Naturally sunset sails are among my favorite things to do in the USVI. With our dear friends visiting from the States AND it being our anniversary, I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate together than a sunset sail, and it was, o...
Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 17 September 2016 - 2:24 pm | Boating & Sailing | Used tags: excursions, local guide, sailing, things to do in st. thomas