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 […]
Hurricane Preparedness in the USVI
Note: Updated August 25, 2019 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 […]
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 […]
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. It’s sea turtle nesting season. Three out of 7 species of endangered sea turtles can be found nesting on our shores in the summer and early fall: Leatherback, Green […]
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 […]
How 1 guy drove 1100 Miles on St Croix
Google Maps Street View Comes to St Croix When Kirk Thompson 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Columbus Cove Beach
Columbus Cove Beach is not only picturesque, but it’s also one of the most archaeologically significant sites on St Croix. Co-managed by the National Park System and the local USVI Government, Columbus Cove was site of Christopher Columbus’ landing in 1493 and encountering a well established and thriving village of Arawak Indians. The beach is […]
Chenay Bay Beach
A popular spot for locals, families and tourists Chenay Bay Beach is a lovely spot to spend the afternoon. The main part of the beach runs in front of the resort Chenay Bay Beach Resort and Shoreline at Chenay restaurant (and Beach Bar!). If you want a little more privacy, walk down to the Eastern […]
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove Beach is tucked away on the East End and like many of our island’s beaches isn’t well marked other than a dirt road. To get there, take the East End Road and where the road bends towards Divi, stay along the coast towards Cramer’s Park and Point Udall. You will immediately see a […]
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. […]
