There’s another new way to fly to one of the Caribbean’s buzziest destinations: St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.

JetBlue has officially begun its newest service to St Thomas, with four flights each week from Newark Liberty International Airport and St Thomas.

The new flights, which began July 1, are operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

St Thomas has been one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean amid the pandemic; it was one of the first destinations to reopen for tourism in the summer of 2020 and its Travel Screening Portal has set a standard for the region.

The tourism surge in the USVI has led to a wave of new airlift options, with new routes on carriers ranging from American Airlines to Frontier Airlines.

So how do you travel to the USVI?

All visitors need to show a negative PCR or antigen test result taken and received within five days before traveling to the USVI.

Alternatively, visitors can show proof of a positive result from a COVID-19 antibody finger stick or blood draw test taken and received within four months of traveling to the USVI.

Notably, because the USVI is part of the United States, travelers don’t need to take a test to return home to the mainland US.

JetBlue also operates service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

For more on how to travel to the USVI, see here.

— CJ

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World-renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson is opening its first-ever restaurant in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The culinary superstar will soon debut his new Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, set at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, The Bahamas. 

The six-time James Beard Award winner’s menu focuses on “finding the freshest Bahamian ingredients and local seafood,” along with the chef’s take on comfort food classics. 

It’s set on the beachfront overlooking Cable Beach — along with a venue called Marcus Up Top, a rooftop bar. 

The eatery will officially open its doors on July 12. 

“The Bahamian people, the culture and, of course, the access to fantastic Caribbean ingredients is extremely exciting to be around,” said Chef Marcus Samuelsson. “Baha Mar has built an incredible culinary program of world-class restaurants, which I am proud to join and looking forward to opening this Summer.”

It’s the latest celebrity chef-backed restaurant to launch at Baha Mar, which also recently welcomed a restaurant by leading chef Daniel Boulud. 

The menu will notably feature a number of conch dishes, highlighting the Bahamian favorite — with everything from conch fritters to conch salad. 

The eatery will also include “Cornbread for the Table,” made with hot buttered Bahamian rum. 

“The incredible career and talent of Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an inspiration to the entire Baha Mar family, and we are delighted to introduce Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House to our guests and the local community of The Bahamas,” said Graeme Davis, President, Baha Mar. “Chef Marcus’ elevated culinary take on Bahamian cuisine will introduce a distinctive dining experience with delicious, inventive food in an incredible setting.”

Samuelsson first gained fame with his Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny’s Supper Club in New York City. 

His culinary portfolio also includes a Red Rooster in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood and Gorda in Sweden. 

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