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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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Just a short boat ride from the shores of St. Croix lies an ecological treasure – Buck Island Reef National Monument. This 19,000-acre protected area offers some of the most pristine snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. By booking a Buck Island snorkel tour, you’ll discover ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Often when you think about Carnival, you think about Brazil or Trinidad. But, did you know that our Carnival is the grand finale of the St Croix holiday season? After the gifts are opened, it’s time for Crucian Christmas Festival! And it’s a weeks-long celebration ...
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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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I’ve been lucky enough to have driven wave runners and snowmobiles in the past, but I had never driven an ATV. That all changed recently when I got the opportunity this past November to head out to the west side of St Croix to take ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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