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Take a Snorkel Tour on a Seascooter
Taking a motorized snorkel tour with Mermaid Adventures was the highlight of my summer! This unique excursion allows you to snorkel the Frederiksted Pier and swim with sea turtles, all…
Read MoreThis is Carambola Beach Resort
We’re checking in at Carambola Beach Resort, the beachfront gem on St. Croix’s beautiful Davis Bay, And you’re invited to join us. This is one beautiful place, so we’ve included…
Read MoreGet Mud on the Tires on an ATV Tour!
There is nothing like exploring St. Croix from the back of an ATV! Gecko’s Island Adventures offers ATV tours through the rainforest that provide excitement, fun, and epic views the…
Read MoreBleu Chocolàt Opens on St. Croix
Chef Erika Dupree Cline is now serving up chocolate, love and happiness at the new Bleu Chocolàt Workshop in Christiansted. A world class pastry chef and chocolatier, Erika uses her…
Read MoreIntroducing the Feather Leaf Inn
This beautifully restored 17th century estate in Butler Bay, now called The Feather Leaf Inn, may only be 2 miles north of Frederiksted town, yet feels a million miles away.…
Read MoreWomen Take the Helm at CSA
Most visitors and residents of the USVI spend at least part of their recreational time on the water boating. St. Croix offers day trips to Buck Island, sunset sails, sport…
Read MoreRE-Introducing the King Christian Hotel
King Christian Hotel is a historic waterfront gem in Christiansted that sits directly on the edge of the Christiansted Boardwalk and a National Park. This hotel has been completely re-imagined from…
Read MoreSt. Croix Now a National Heritage Area
St. Croix kicked off 2023 by officially being designated a National Heritage Area, formally recognizing the importance of island’s history, culture and unique landscapes to the history and heritage of…
Read MoreMassage Academy VI Benefits Your Wellbeing
Many of us enjoy a massage once in awhile, but consider it a bit of a splurge. The reality is that regular massage therapy has many health and wellness benefits. …
Read MoreRE-Introducing The Waves at Cane Bay
Come with us to a little waterfront gem in St. Croix’s beautiful Cane Bay area, appropriately named The Waves at Cane Bay. This stylish property has been completely re-imagined from…
Read MoreStargazing on St. Croix
With clear skies, and several places on the island with little to no light pollution, St. Croix offers perfect conditions for stargazing. Places like Point Udall out on the East…
Read MoreSion Farm Distillery, Home of Mutiny Island Vodka
Historically known for our rum distilleries, St. Croix is also where you’ll find the only distillery in the world turning breadfruit into gold…gold medal-winning vodka, that is. Sion Farm Distillery…
Read MoreLearn to Dance with St. Croix Ballroom & Latin
St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio is so much more than just a place to learn to dance. When you open the doors of their studio, you are greeted…
Read More5 Ways to Beat the Heat on St. Croix
During the summertime, it can be hot and muggy here on St. Croix. On the plus side, we are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, so you can always take a…
Read MoreSt. Croix: The Next Generation
St. Croix: The Next Generation Exciting things are happening as the next generation begins to renovate historic places, design their own lifestyle brands, acquire popular tour companies that have been around for decades, and more. On the surface, St. Croix is the same quaint Caribbean island we have all come to know and love. Quiet…
Read MoreSouthern Saint is St. Croix’s Lifestyle Brand
Southern Saint is not only a brand created right here on St. Croix, but it’s synonymous with the St. Croix island lifestyle. The brand began as a shared vision by two resident entrepreneurs, Matthew Ridgway and Briana Casale Cox. The idea started simply: to create a line of boatwear unique to St. Croix. Since then…
Read MoreUpdated Caravelle Hotel & Casino
Charming European-style hotel blends old world charm with modern amenities! The newly renovated Caravelle Hotel & Casino’s location is in the center of everything Christiansted has to offer. Enjoy amenities including valet service, live entertainment, casino gaming, and an outdoor pool and sun deck. Comfort, convenience and a friendly staff await you at Caravelle Hotel &…
Read MoreIntroducing Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast
The Sugar Apple Bed and Breakfast is a gem in the heart of Christiansted. This quaint garden hotel has just 12 guest rooms, in a charming West Indian style cluster of buildings rich with character and vibrancy. It has been lovingly renovated by proprietors Ryan and Corina (who also restored Frederiksted property Feather Leaf Inn). While it is…
Read MoreCompany House Hotel Update
In 2019, Company House was renovated into a boutique hotel highlighting elegant Danish architecture with business travel amenities. A mainstay of the Christiansted scene since the 1760s, the Company Street Hotel property has prospered under 28 owners with diverse ethnic backgrounds, including the St. Croix Labor Union. The three-story building has provided accommodations for travelers, entrepreneurs, businessmen…
Read MorePreparing for Hurricane Season
Preparing for Hurricane Season Living on St. Croix means that hurricane season and the inclement weather it brings are just part of life. Atlantic Hurricane season is officially June 1 through November 30 each year, with September usually being the most active month. While technology has made forecasting tropical storms and hurricanes more accurate, they…
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