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
As one of the few locations for Americans to travel 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 some St Croix COVID-19 travel tips. Updated: August 13, 2021 Covid Travel Restrictions Virgin Islands […]
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 going on 19 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 […]
50 things you can do on St Croix to celebrate Earth Day every day of the year!
Some of these options may not be available at this very moment due to the COVID-19 situation. But, you can still virtually vacation at some of these spots on our website or take the time to plan your next St Croix Adventure. We’ll see you soon on our shores! Snorkel the only fuel it requires […]
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 […]
