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 […]
Island Life
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
