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CDC is set to require a Covid-19 test for all international travelers entering the USA; travel to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands is unaffected, officials say. Starting January 26th, every person arriving in the United States via an international location will be required to show proof of a negative covid-19 test prior to entering […]

It’s winter, even in the Islands! While we’ve heard rumors it’s starting to snow up north, that’s not the case in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Here, winter is one of the most beautiful times of year. That means warm, sunny days, delicious locally-inspired recipes, Caribbean-themed holiday songs, and New Year travel deals! Holiday Playlist Looking […]

There are many things to consider before traveling, especially now. From travel restrictions and cancelled flights to enhanced safety measures and border closures, traveling during the times of Covid-19 can be confusing. In these uncertain times, there are many questions travelers might have when planning. Should we stay domestic? Should you stay at a Hotel […]

It is with great excitement that we can share that the U.S. Virgin Islands and Bolongo Bay Beach Resort have reopened our doors to leisure tourism again. The territory recently began welcoming travelers back to the islands after a month-long lockdown on tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Bolongo Bay opened on October 1st. […]

– The Governor of the US Virgin Islands has implemented new travel restrictions banning travel to the USVI – Effective 8/19, Hotels, Timeshares, Airbnb and Guest Houses are prohibited from checking in new guests. – Bolongo Bay Beach Resort will close August 25, when last guests check-out, and reopen on October 1st. Effective immediately: Due […]

August 17th Update: Due to New Travel Restrictions issued banning leisure travel in the US Virgin Islands, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort will have to close for a little more than a month and will reopen again on October 1st. Per the Governor of the US Virgin Islands, various new travel restrictions have been implemented for […]

July 3 in the United States Virgin Islands is Emancipation Day, the most important public holiday for many islanders. The date commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd, 1848. On that date, 9,000 enslaved black residents on the island of St. Croix, led by Moses “General Buddhoe” Gottlieb, […]

On behalf of the Doumeng and Nieboer family, as well as the entire staff at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, we are grateful for the opportunity to reopen and welcome our amazing resort guests back to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Our resort family is deeply committed to continuing our legacy of being a standard bearer in […]

Originally published June 1st, 2020. (St. Thomas) The U.S. Virgin Islands officially reopened its doors for leisure tourism on June 1st. Visitors will be able to visit St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and Water Island. The United States Virgin Islands is positioned to lead the way as the first island closed to welcome back […]

Originally published on June 28th, 2020. (St. Thomas) — Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is officially reopening on July 1st. We’re excited to reopen our doors and welcome guests back. Our main priority has always with the well being of our guests, employees and their families, as well as our community at large. We determined that […]

What a year it has been. One year ago this month, the Virgin Islands were struck by Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricanes to ever make landfall. After breathing a collective sigh of relief, feeling very fortunate, the rapidly approaching Maria, yet another Category 5 hurricane, slammed us just two weeks […]

Thinking about traveling to the Caribbean in 2018? It’s best to keep these tips in mind.   St. Thomas. It’s springtime in the Virgin Islands, one of the most beautiful times of the year throughout the Caribbean. Ocean and air temperatures have cooled, Spring Breakers are in town and humpback whales (on their annual migration) are back […]

Dear good friends of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, Hello from St. Thomas. First, we begin with a Thank You for all the support and love that has been directed towards us, our staff, and the Virgin Islands. As you know, the US Virgin Islands were heavily impacted by Hurricanes Irma, on Septermber 6th, and then, just two […]