Don't Hurry When you tour the Cruzan Rum Factory, you'll be literally stepping into St Croix History. The Nelthropp family has been producing rum on St Croix since 1760. And likely when you visit the factory on St Croix, you'll bump into one of the Nelthropps - after 8 generations, they still run the show. Rich in heritage, the Cruzan Rum distillery is "the world's most … [Read more...] about Cruzan Rum Distillery
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Crucian Gold
Crucian Gold is the studio of the Bishop family of artisans and metalsmiths, Brian, Ben, Therese and Nathan. Together they design and create original pieces in gold, silver, copper, and local materials of their island home of St.Croix, VI. Brian grew up sailing and diving in the waters of St. Croix. He first started tying sailing knots in precious metals as a hobby in the … [Read more...] about Crucian Gold
Keep Calm and Drink Rum
Tropical Storms and Hurricanes are a part of life in the islands. They aren't something to be particularly fearful of and most often they aren't much more than an inconvenience. However, they should be taken seriously and preparing ahead can avoid a lot of stress and frustration. Here are a few of my tips for preparing for hurricanes in the Virgin Islands: Stay tuned. … [Read more...] about Keep Calm and Drink Rum
St Croix One Taste at a Time
A Taste of St Croix isn't just a gastronomic competition featuring A-list celebrity chef judges each April, it's a journey through the many flavors that make up the cultural, agricultural and culinary map that is St Croix. It’s a time to celebrate the dining establishments that not only bring in locals and tourists, but bring them back time and time again. And it's a time to … [Read more...] about St Croix One Taste at a Time
10 Tips on Packing for your Caribbean Vacation
When the weather gets cold up North, folks start dreaming of warm-weather, tropical adventures in the Caribbean. And we hope that many of you are headed our way to the US Virgin Islands and St Croix. With many airlines now charging baggage fees, it's more important than ever to be mindful of what you are bringing with you on your vacation to St Croix and other Caribbean … [Read more...] about 10 Tips on Packing for your Caribbean Vacation
