The Virgin Islands may have reached its saturation point for cruise ships during the tourism high season, but it should work to attract more visits in the slower months, according …
Peter Island rebirth hailed as big tourism boost
The reopening of Peter Island Resort shows that the tourism industry in the Virgin Islands is returning to its “former glory,” according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The resort, which …
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Peter Island to reopen in 10 days
Peter Island Resort didn’t manage to relaunch last month as planned, but it is nevertheless gearing up to open its doors before Christmas. The “reimagined” and remodeled property is set …
Two migrants captured on Peter Island
More migrants allegedly entered the territory illegally last week, but most of them had not been reported apprehended as of Beacon press time yesterday afternoon. After receiving a tip about …
Peter Island blames Covid for rebuild delays
The Covid-19 pandemic was to blame for the four-year delay in reopening Peter Island Resort, operators told the Beacon. The upmarket tourist property has been shuttered since sustaining heavy damage …
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Peter Island Resort to reopen this year
After a protracted rebuild following the hurricanes of 2017, the landmark Peter Island Resort will reopen in time for the next tourism season, operators announced last week. The upmarket holiday …
Peter Island mum on re-opening
One of the Virgin Islands’ flagship resorts is still rebuilding five years after Hurricane Irma, but the owners have been tightlipped about its progress. Although Peter Island Resort and Spa …
75-year-old tourist found dead near Peter Island
A 75-year-old tourist was pronounced dead on Monday after being found unresponsive in the water near Peter Island, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday. “Initial inquiries suggest that …
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Info about Peter Island Resort and Spa trickles out
Two agreements between the government and Peter Island Resort and Spa still haven’t been published, but more details of the development plans emerged in recent days. A newly released summary …
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Peter Island to reopen by December 2021
After a long silence following Hurricane Irma, Peter Island Resort and Spa has announced that it aims to reopen the “main sections” of its 52 hotel rooms and three villas …
Willy T told to move again; owners ‘in limbo’
Only about six months after it settled into its new home off Peter Island, the iconic Willy T floating restaurant and bar is being asked to move yet again, according …
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US tourist dies after snorkelling at Peter Island
A 66-year-old visitor from the United States died on Sunday morning after snorkelling at Peter Island, Virgin Islands Search and Rescue confirmed. The man, originally from New York, was touring …
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