Posts by Wendy Solomon
Northside Valley
Eco Villas by the Sea! Northside Valley’s eight villas lie within a few hundred yards of several beaches (Northside Beach, Butler’s Bay, and Monk’s Bath). Our villas, nestled into the valley, afford sea views, full kitchens and large decks/patios. Stargaze or relax on your villa’s deck and enjoy the breezes wafting by. Our lush tropical…
Read MoreNorthside Valley
Eco Villas by the Sea! Northside Valley’s eight villas lie within a few hundred yards of several beaches (Northside Beach, Butler’s Bay, and Monk’s Bath). Our villas, nestled into the valley, afford sea views, full kitchens and large decks/patios. Stargaze or relax on your villa’s deck and enjoy the breezes wafting by. Our lush tropical…
Read MoreKids just want to have fun!
Here on St. Croix you will find a multitude of activities for children and their parents to participate in together, or apart. The kids will love water sports, outdoor movie nights, crab races, pool time and more. Many hotels and resorts even offer activities specifically for kids, so be sure to ask when you make your…
Read Moreib designs
Handcrafted Feel Good Jewelry! This wondrous gallery in historic Christiansted is home to the distinctive designs of local artist/metalsmith, Whealan Massicott. Crafting for over 20 years, Whealan continues to be motivated by the complexity of the Caribbean’s people, beauty, and culture. Being a musician at heart allows life’s movements, patterns, and rhythms to play out…
Read MoreSonya Ltd.
Home of the Original St. Croix Hook Bracelet! Often imitated, never duplicated. For over 40 years, Sonya’s has offered fine hand-wrought jewelry. This is the home of the best selling original hook bracelet, plus many other unique designs. All jewelry in the store is custom made in sterling, 14 Karat and 18 Karat Gold in…
Read MoreMaufé Gallery
There is always something interesting at Maufé Gallery, featuring an array of artists and artwork. Gallery owner/artist Thérese Trudeau welcomes you to Maufé Gallery, where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix, USVI. Located at Crucian Gold, on Strand Street in Christiansted, Maufé Gallery shares space…
Read MoreJoyia – Inspirational Jewelry
Inspired.Creative.Intentional. Artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to her working studio to experience handcrafted jewelry utilizing gold, silver, and precious stones. Come see our ‘intention jewelry’ line and have names, dates, or inspirational words hand-engraved on your pendants, bracelets, and rings…perfect to commemorate any occasion! Stop by and transform your inspirations into wearable art. Open…
Read MoreAnnaly Bay and Tide Pools
Annaly Bay and Tide Pools Annaly Bay Beach and Tide Pools are located on the North Shore, over the hill from Carambola Resort. Access to these enchanting tide pools is somewhat difficult. You either have to hike here, or take a vehicle that has 4-wheel drive down to the beach and hike from there. However,…
Read MoreDavis Bay
Davis Bay Davis Bay Beach, otherwise known as Carambola Beach, is located on the North Shore. This picturesque beach is home to Carambola Beach Resort. With an ample stretch of white sand surrounded by verdant hills, Davis Bay is truly paradise. Here there are rolling hills, lots of palm trees, and rocky cliffs being sprayed…
Read MoreThe Miracle of Coconut
My husband, away for two weeks, has left me with 7 coconuts waiting to be cut open with our newly sharpened machete. It is a sight that fills me with pride and helps me sleep better at night knowing that if all else fails in the world, I have a tree full of coconuts to…
Read MoreShoys
Shoys Shoys Beach is on the East End of St. Croix, conveniently located just a few miles outside of Christiansted. Quiet and secluded, Shoys Beach is a picturesque stretch of white sand overlooking the Caribbean waters and makes for a great getaway. Parts of the beach are a little rocky, but there are plenty of sandy…
Read MoreBenefit Shopping…Shop for a Cause!
While donations are always welcome, as are volunteers, another way to support some of the local charities on St. Croix is by benefit shopping! What is benefit shopping? Several of St. Croix’s charities have stores which sell everything from gently used clothing and household goods to arts, crafts and pet supplies.
Read MoreUptown Style in the Downtown District
Looking to do some shopping on St. Croix? Downtown Christiansted’s historic buildings are filled with unique boutiques, art galleries and local jewelers, giving it a quaint yet “uptown” feel that makes downtown impossible to resist. With so many locally made designs and original artwork to choose from, St. Croix’s retailers make buying local absolutely delightful!
Read MoreHunt and Spear a Lionfish
The Lionfish, a ferocious predator, has taken over the reefs in the Bahamas and destroyed diverse populations of juvenile fish, disrupting the eco-system.
Read MoreBudget Rent A Car
The Friendliest Employees and the Quickest Efficient Service! The best way to enjoy your day on St. Croix is to rent a Budget vehicle for the day. Explore historic ruins, drive through the rainforest, pick a beach and place to eat, and do it all at your own pace. Our Frederiksted location is across from…
Read MoreThe Lawaetz Family Museum
A person would be extremely fortunate to have the history of one of St. Croix’s oldest and most interesting families, the Lawaetz family, told to them by Kai and Irene Lawaetz, long-time Danish Crucians and charming raconteurs. We had just that unique fortune. We had come to the Lawaetz Family Museum at Estate Little La Grange…
Read MoreGeocaching…a worldwide scavenger hunt!
Geocaching is a fun and adventurous way to enjoy St. Croix, even for those that have lived here for years. According to the current geocaching.com map of St. Croix, there are 26 geocaches of varying sizes and diverse locations.
Read MoreGuess who’s coming to dinner?
Humpback whales! I was having dinner at The Landing Beach Bar at Cane Bay with my family when I noticed some of the staff and customers were standing up and intently peering out over the water. I happened to turn around in my seat just in time to see something breach the water off in the…
Read MoreJump Up St. Croix!
One of the must experience events here on St. Croix is to attend one of the four annual Jump Ups in Christiansted. If you are not familiar with the concept of a ‘Jump Up’ imagine a community wide block party meets a street fair! At 6pm the beautiful historic town of Christiansted is filled with…
Read MoreStand Up Paddle Boarding, Give it a Try!
Looking for something new to try? Why not learn stand up paddle boarding (commonly known as SUP)?! At one time or another you have probably been on a beach somewhere and seen people out on the water paddle boarding. I personally always wondered: is easy to do or hard to do? Some people make it…
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