Southwest Airlines is planning its first new destination since 2021, with nonstop St. Thomas flights launching in 2026.

In 2022, more than 1.6 million cruise passengers passed through St. Thomas. This year, an additional 200,000 more are expected to join their number.

The U.S. Virgin Islands continually top lists highlighting the best islands and beaches in the Caribbean. The island group — which includes the three main islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix, and ...