YIPPEEEE I just LOVE sharing the best of St Croix with all of you and boy do I have something for you this Holiday Season!!!!! Announcing the 12 Days of Christmas Island! Starting Nov 30 I'll be sending out an email every day for 12 days to ONLY THOSE WHO SIGN UP! Each day will feature a different St Croix vendor and gift items with EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS only for … [Read more...] about 12 Days of Christmas Island
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Explore St Croix on a Budget
One of the things that I love most about St Croix are the wide open spaces and plenty of places to discover. I've lived here now almost 16 years and I'm still finding new adventures. You don't have to spend much, if any, money to explore St Croix's beaches, green rolling hills, food and culture. Recently, my Mom and sister came down to visit for four days and we filled them … [Read more...] about Explore St Croix on a Budget
Get in the St Croix Spirit: More Airline Options for Visitors to the Big Island
Beginning May 24, 2018, visitors to the big island of St Croix have even more travel options! Spirit Airlines will connect Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with nonstop service to St. Croix's Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX). The service will run three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The Caribbean island of St Croix will become Spirit's 65th … [Read more...] about Get in the St Croix Spirit: More Airline Options for Visitors to the Big Island
Who wants to Sleep with Fred? I do! I do!
Hip. Modern. Historic. That may sound like an oxymoron, but "The Fred" St Croix's first new hotel to open in 30 years is all that and more. Patience and perseverance have absolutely paid off with the opening of The Fred. Working with Historic Preservation and Coastal Zone management to open the beachfront boutique hotel complex wasn't always easy, but Topher and Jeff … [Read more...] about Who wants to Sleep with Fred? I do! I do!
St Croix’s New Kids on the Block
St Croix has been undergoing a culinary renaissance for the past decade with the opening of restaurants and food trucks of every variety to tempt your palate. This year's memorable Hurricane Season hasn't stopped new eateries from opening up. I recently stopped by two of the newest on the scene braving the aftermath and putting things into over drive to open for season. Common … [Read more...] about St Croix’s New Kids on the Block
Life After Two Category 5 Hurricanes in the US Virgin Islands
My Story and Our New Normal It's hard to know even where to begin. The past month has been a blur and I often truly don't know what day it is. So, I guess I'll start from the very beginning. I spent 3 weeks from mid-July to the beginning of August in Massachusetts helping my mother as she recovered from double knee replacement surgery. Though it was a wonderful trip … [Read more...] about Life After Two Category 5 Hurricanes in the US Virgin Islands
Hurricane Preparedness in the USVI
Well, here we go again. Watching and waiting to see if Hurricane Irma will skirt us or make a direct hit on the Virgin Islands. Keeping a storm watch and weathering them is simply part of life in the tropics. Currently, Irma is still too far out to really tell if she is going to come knocking and she's thankfully, a small storm so far. However, she's expected to expand from the … [Read more...] about Hurricane Preparedness in the USVI
Last Minute Tips for Watching the Solar Eclipse on St Croix
If you are lucky enough to be with us here on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017, I've compiled some handy information for safely viewing the eclipse from the island. #1 Tip: Remember to NEVER look directly at the sun. What is a Solar Eclipse? A Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon's orbit causes it to move directly between the Earth … [Read more...] about Last Minute Tips for Watching the Solar Eclipse on St Croix
The Best Nights Out in St Croix
St. Croix is best known for its beaches and beauty. Like so many of its fellow Caribbean islands it’s amazing to behold, and beckons tourists from all over the world for relaxation and enjoying the outdoors. But as much fun as it is to enjoy a resort or lounge on a beach throughout the day you’ll still need ways to occupy yourself at night! Here are just a few of the best ways … [Read more...] about The Best Nights Out in St Croix
St Croix Summer Lovin: Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Summer on St Croix means that things slow down just a little, mangoes are dripping from the trees and sea turtles are getting frisky off shore. Three out of 7 species of endangered sea turtles can be found nesting on our shores in the summer and early fall: Leatherback, Green Sea Turtles and Hawksbills. (We also infrequently have Loggerheads that make landfall!). Sea Turtles … [Read more...] about St Croix Summer Lovin: Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Bringing St Croix’s Danish Colonial Past into the Digital Age
In late January 2017, I had the opportunity to work with a film production company capturing background video (b-roll) for a series of interviews about the digitizing of historical records for the Danish Archives. The Danish National Archives in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States, has embarked on an incredible … [Read more...] about Bringing St Croix’s Danish Colonial Past into the Digital Age
How 1 guy drove 1100 Miles on St Croix
Google Maps Street View Comes to St Croix When Kirk Thompson of N2 the Blue Dive Shop first tried to map his business on Google Maps, he realized he had a problem. The tiny Frederiksted side street that had existed for centuries on the island of St Croix didn't exist according to Google's business mapping tool. Always up for a good challenge, Kirk decided to take things into … [Read more...] about How 1 guy drove 1100 Miles on St Croix
1 little Island with 3 National Parks!
St Croix may be a little island only 26 miles long and at it's widest about 6 miles across, but we are blessed with THREE National Parks ensuring that we preserve and protect our beautiful environment while enjoying the great outdoors and learning about the island's history. Whether you've got a National Parks Pass or not - be sure to make each of these a stop on your next … [Read more...] about 1 little Island with 3 National Parks!
Team ISV Schedule at the Rio Summer Olympics 2016
The 2016 Summer Games are underway in Rio and the USVI (ISV) has 7 incredible athletes representing our little island territory. Having a smaller pool of athletes vying for positions on the National Team means that our top local athletes have a better chance of getting to the Olympics. But don't let that fool you, they still have to qualify in their sport to compete - so these … [Read more...] about Team ISV Schedule at the Rio Summer Olympics 2016
Best Snorkeling on St Croix and the Virgin Islands
Part of the allure of St Croix and the US Virgin Islands is the underwater marine life abundant off of our shores. You don't have to be a certified PADI Scuba diver to experience these wonders. The Virgin Islands are surrounded by coral reefs that can be explored by snorkeling. Teeming with life, St Croix itself is surrounded by one of the largest island barrier reef systems … [Read more...] about Best Snorkeling on St Croix and the Virgin Islands
10 Reasons to Retire on St Croix
by Kim Lucas, RetireintheVI.com Get into the “DON’T HURRY” groove… You want to slow down, but you don’t want to STOP. In St Croix, a small town, you’ll have lots of friends who enjoy the same things you do, and lots of things to do. You’ll be physically active, but never pressured. You’re never more than about half an hour from anything here…so what’s the rush? If you’re … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons to Retire on St Croix
Luck of the Irie: St Croix’s Irish Connection
Each year on the Saturday closest to St Patrick's Day, Christiansted goes green as revelers flood the streets clad in t-shirts and costumes while cheering on the Annual St Patrick's Parade. With the Irish diaspora representing over 100 million people, the raucous holiday is celebrated more outside of Ireland than within. And here on St Croix, it's done with true Crucian gusto, … [Read more...] about Luck of the Irie: St Croix’s Irish Connection
Humpback Whale Migration in the US Virgin Islands
Having moved to the Virgin Islands myself in order to avoid chilly New England winters, I completely understand the draw for snowbirds (winter island residents). There's a strong connection between St Croix and the New England area. Enjoy a meal at Duggan's Reef Restaurant with all of the Massachusetts college and university pennants lining the ceiling and listen to owner Frank … [Read more...] about Humpback Whale Migration in the US Virgin Islands
Agrifest: A Caribbean Country Fair
Each year President's weekend brings a celebration of Caribbean agriculture to the Big Island. Agrifest is the largest country fair in the Caribbean showcasing local produce, livestock, food, music and more. Once known as the bread basket of the Caribbean, St Croix's rolling green hills and fertile lowlands have recently rebounded with an agricultural renaissance. … [Read more...] about Agrifest: A Caribbean Country Fair
Big Beard’s Adventure Tours
Join Big Beard on either a full day sail or a half day excursion to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches and snorkeling destinations – St Croix's Buck Island National Park! Trips leave 3 times a day. Full day tours sail on 42ft catamaran, Renegade , and include a beach BBQ at Big Beard’s “private” beach hideaway. Half day trips cruise out on 42′ green power catamaran, … [Read more...] about Big Beard’s Adventure Tours
