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Mango Melee

Every July, Mango Melee is hosted by the St. George Village Botanical Gardens. This popular summer event helps develop a greater appreciation for tropical fruits, especially mangoes, and educates the public about growing these fruits and the many ways they can be used. Mango Melee offers educational workshops as well as fun activities for children and…

Kayak Among the Mangroves of Salt River

‘What an incredible experience’, ‘That was cool’, ‘We got to see so much’, and ‘Our guide was so funny!’ – these were just a few of the comments heard during my latest adventure, a kayak tour of Salt River National Park and Ecological Preserve. There are currently two kayak companies which launch in Salt River and…

St. Croix Christmas Boat Parade

A popular kick off to the holidays and the busy tourist season on St. Croix is our annual Christmas boat parade. The first parade took place in 1994 and has continued to be a way for the boating community of St. Croix to thank the residents and guests of St. Croix for their support of…

Agricultural and Food Fair “AgFair”

Every year, St. Croix hosts the largest agricultural festival in the Territory. AgriFest, is a colorful display of locally produced agricultural products, livestock, arts and crafts and native cuisine. Taking place over four days, festival goers can taste, touch and see everything on St. Croix that has to do with agricultural. There is a small…

A Trip to the St. Croix Avian Sanctuary with Toni Lance

There’s a good chance, if you live on St. Croix that you’ve heard of Toni Lance, St. Croix’s ‘Bird Lady,’ as she has been dubbed. A lifelong bird and animal lover, Toni turned her passion for these animals into her life’s work. Her passion is reflected in her both her artwork and her dedication to…

Art Thursday Gallery Walks

Take a walk through the vibrant Christiansted art community! As a Caribbean Island, St. Croix offers beauty in the most direct form – being in the warm tropical climate, swimming in the clear blue sea and absorbing the sights, sounds and local flavors. In addition to the natural beauty that surrounds visitors and locals alike,…

Leave Paradise in its Place

KEEP THE VIRGIN ISLANDS BEAUTIFUL! Residents and visitors appreciate the Virgin Islands for a number of reasons, but the gorgeous beaches and stunning underwater ecosystems definitely rank at the top of our list of favorite things about St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. That’s why it’s important that we all keep our marine life…

A Fresh Perspective from Hotel on the Cay

A small little island called Protestant Cay exists in the middle of the Christiansted Harbor on St. Croix, on which sits Hotel on the Cay. This hotel has been an institution on St. Croix for decades. The ferry over to the cay is less than a minute ride, and suddenly you’ll find yourself on a…

Dive N2 the Blue Waters of the West End

St. Croix is known by diving enthusiasts as a fantastic, and underrated place to dive. Not everyone realizes what an amazing location and set of ecological conditions we have in St. Croix to create top-notch diving conditions. I’m from here and just recently I learned that St. Croix has the largest living reef of any Caribbean…

Off Season: What does it really mean?

While the Caribbean is generally thought of as being a tourist destination year round, there is certainly an off season, generally from July through late October. Travelling to St. Croix during off season offers both benefits and a few drawbacks for you to consider when planning your vacation. What does off season really mean? I get this question…