If you’ve been to St Croix around the holidays, you know why we call it Christmas Island! There are so many festive holiday events like the St Croix Christmas Boat Parade and it’s the time of year that we celebrate Carnival with mini-events, the fair grounds and the big Three Kings Day Parade. It’s really the […]
Shop St Croix for the Holidays
Santa’s elves have been busy, busy on Christmas Island (St Croix) getting ready for the holidays! Check out our new online store with custom designs. To celebrate – TODAY ONLY (Nov 30) get 25% off any orders of $50 or more! Order by Dec. 15th to receive in time for Christmas!
Itiba Natural Skin Care
Itiba beauty products are vegetable based, natural skin care products made here on St. Croix. Enjoy scents that will take you away to the islands like Carib Lime, Papaya, Tranquil Sea and more. Visit the shop in Christiansted or their main location in Frederiksted to explore the different beauty options. These decadent products are sure […]
Sunscreens a Threat to Coral Reefs
Three-quarters of St Croix is surrounded by the largest living barrier reef in the Caribbean. And then we have the incredible reefs just off shore surrounding Buck Reef National Monument. These reefs provide homes for a myriad of plants and animals, including the colorful fish we love to see snorkeling and endangered sea turtles. Our community […]
The Ultimate 5 Day St Croix Experience
So, I have friends from High School coming to the island for the first time later next week. Of course, I want to show them the very best that St Croix has to offer, so I’ve put together the ultimate St Croix Itinerary to make sure they see the island, experience the culture and go […]
Top 10 St Croix Summer Beach Reads
Whether you’re on St Croix or not, summer is the time of year to grab your sunglasses, a cooler, your beach chair and a good book. Here is our Top 10 List of Summer Beach Reads that are about or inspired by St Croix and the Virgin Islands. Enjoy! Afoot on St. Croix (Mystery in […]
12 Holiday Gift Ideas from Christmas Island
Once again this year, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things! Twelve to be exact. And each one has been created or at least imagined here on St Croix aka Christmas Island. We always recommend shopping local and shopping small on St Croix – but you can’t always be here. So, below […]
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N2 The Blue Dive Shop
A great place to rent tanks and snorkel equipment if you plan to dive the Frederiksted Pier or another West End site. They carry a wide range of Mares, XS Scuba and Neosport Diving Gear! Next to XS Scuba, Mares & Neosport diving gear. They also carry a variety of Diving Accessories, N2 The Blue T-shirts […]
Christmas Countdown: A Few of my Favorite Things
Christmas is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I’m no where NEAR done shopping! This year, I plan to whole-heartedly embrace the “shop local” ideal by purchasing gifts that celebrate St Croix and support local business. If you’re not here on St Croix, but still want to give the gift […]