St Croix is seeing a renaissance after the past several years of recovering from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, followed by the global pandemic. Quietly during this time, some businesses have closed, new ones have opened, and many have expanded. It’s certainly an exciting time to be here! Whether you are new to St Croix or […]
My Serendipitous St Croix-Ireland Connections
In August 2022, I took an epic trip to Ireland full of adventure. The global pandemic had put a pause on my European adventure that I had planned for 2020, and so when I was ready to travel abroad again – I thought of my friend who had extended the invitation to visit Ireland. The […]
Top 10 Ultimately Romantic Things to Do on St Croix
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, your anniversary, honeymoon or you just want to surprise your sweetie with something oozing with romance, St Croix will not disappoint you. There are many options, but I’ve narrowed it down with 10 ultimately romantic things to do on St Croix that are guaranteed to impress your other half. Book a […]
The St Croix Fireburn of 1878
October first marks a dark, yet triumphant day in Virgin Islands History – the infamous St Croix Fireburn or Fyah Burn of 1878. If you are familiar with the US Virgin Islands, you may have heard of the heroines of this day, locally known as “The Three Queens” (actually there are four). Often they are […]
Team ISV Schedule at the Tokyo Summer Olympics
Because the Olympics Committee uses the classic Latin version of a countries name to create its 3-letter designation – The Virgin Islands Olympic Team is designated as ISV or Isla Virgenes. The 2021 Summer Games are underway in Tokyo and despite the challenges afforded these top athletes due to a global pandemic, the USVI (ISV) has […]
Travel in the Time of COVID-19
Updated: May 31, 2022 As one of the few locations that have remained open to travelers during the pandemic, there are some things that you should know about visiting St Croix and the Covid travel restrictions to the Virgin Islands in 2021. So, we’ve put together (and continued to update) St Croix COVID-19 travel restrictions […]
St Croix on Pause: More COVID-19 Updates
Well, it’s officially been announced yesterday that St Croix and the rest of the USVI are going on a bit of a pause. As of Monday, August 17th all non-essential businesses will be closed down for at least 2 weeks. If you have reservations on the island in after Wednesday August 19th for the next […]
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses on St Croix
I have lived on St Croix for over 20 years now. I’m proud to live on such a racially diverse island that weaves a tapestry of various people and cultures into our foods, celebrations, and daily way of life. I am also blessed to have a wonderful community of friends, many of whom are business […]
50 things you can do on St Croix to celebrate Earth Day every day of the year!
Snorkel the only fuel it requires is kicking your feet a little! And it’s a great way to explore and get excited about preserving our underwater world. Grab a fish identification chart from one of the dive shops or snorkel tour operators and go on your own scavenger hunt around the island. Use Reef Safe […]
St Croix Entertainment, Dining & Activity COVID-19 Updates
As we all know, things are changing at a rapid rate worldwide and this is a fluid situation. I’ve shifted to doing what I can to support those really hit hard by the closings and the reason for the St Croix Calendar – our local musicians and performers. I’ll be adding their live stream performances […]
Breadfruit: The New Spirit of St Croix
MUTINY Island Vodka™, is the world’s first and only vodka distilled from breadfruit and is the brainchild of award-winning Chef Todd Manley. The vodka is the inaugural spirit distilled and bottled at the newly-opened Sion Farm Distillery on St. Croix. The name of the vodka was inspired by the famous tale of the mutiny on the Royal […]
Sunscreen and Coral Reefs in the VI
Call me an optimist, but I’ve always believed that people are inherently good and want to do the right thing when they are informed and educated. In today’s world we are bombarded with information, much of it conflicting and that can lead to confusion and complacency. Having lived through the catastrophic Hurricane season of 2017 […]
Earth Day on St Croix: 5 Ways to Make a Difference
Born in 1970 (like me!) Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Things have come a long way since I was a child, but with the effects of climate change becoming more and more evident, there is still a long way to go in helping Mother Earth. Here on St Croix where its […]
12 Days of Christmas Island
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 […]
Explore St Croix on a Budget
One of the things that I love most about St Croix is the wide open spaces and plenty of places to discover. I’ve lived here since 2001 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. My Mom […]
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 […]
