There’s nothing like St Croix island life! We enjoy summer year-round with an average temperature of 85 throughout the year. Follow this page for tips and island-style recommendations inspired by island living.
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Moko Jumbies: Guardians of The Virgin Islands
Have you ever marveled at the sight of towering Caribbean stilt walkers dancing gracefully at festivals and parades? These vibrant, gravity-defying performers are known as Moko Jumbies, and they hold a significant place in the cultural tapestry of St. Croix. With their fascinating history and symbolism, they are a modern-day fixture of local celebrations on…
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Lessons in Hurricane Preparedness: What I Learned Surviving Irma and Maria in the US Virgin Islands
Living through two Category 5 hurricanes—Irma and Maria—in the US Virgin Islands was a life-changing experience. The 2017 devastation was unimaginable, and the aftermath was challenging. We had curfews that lasted through Thanksgiving (no cars on the road after dark). My neighborhood didn’t have power for over four months. But these experiences taught me valuable…
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St Croix Chaney: Unique Pieces of Crucian History
St Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a treasure trove of history and culture. Among its many fascinating stories is “chaney.” St Croix Chaney consists of colonial pottery shards that have been unearthed and then transformed into beautiful jewelry and other items. These aren’t just pottery shards from across the centuries, they…
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Orchids of St Croix: My rare Sandy Point Orchid is finally in bloom
Two years ago, I was so excited to bring home a Sandy Point Orchid hybrid from the annual St Croix Orchid Society show at the St George Village Botanical Garden. It’s taken two years of loving care and an enormous amount of patience (not my strong suit), but it’s finally blooming! It’s appropriate timing as…
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The Annual St Croix Agrifest Festival and the Island’s Rich Agricultural History
The island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands has a long and storied history of agriculture dating back centuries. From its early cultivation by indigenous islanders to the emergence of over 150 plantations during colonization, agriculture has played a pivotal role in shaping Crucian culture and tradition. This rich agricultural past is celebrated…
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Barbenheimer: Barbie, Oppenheimer & St Croix
What do Barbie and J. Robert Oppenheimer have to do with St Croix? You’ll discover that connection and more in Barbenheimer the St Croix edition.
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St Croix’s New Season Brings New Changes
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…
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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…
