St Croix This Week October 2022

ST. CROIX

Naturally In Rhythm

From the moment you arrive, you’ll find yourself falling naturally in rhythm with the heartbeat of our islands. Our rich culture and storied history, our pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and natural diversity, and our smiling, friendly people can’t wait to warmly welcome you to America’s Caribbean Paradise.

A vibe like no other.

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The Virgin Islands Of The United States OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GOVERNMENT HOUSE

1105 King Street

Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820

Tel: (340) 772-1000

Fax: (340) 772-0333

Dianne Canegata O’Reilly Emelyn Morris-Sayre Christopher Jones

Tel: (340) 773-1404

Fax: (340) 713-9806

Welcome to our beautiful Virgin Islands of the United States. Our islands are unique in what they each offer and our communities are filled with people who are proud of our storied history. While visiting, I encourage you to immerse yourself in our culture and to explore the unique offerings of all four Islands that make up our paradise.

St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits to the south of our small island chain and is renowned for its pastoral land scapes, Danish architecture and historical landmarks. With its offshore wrecks and unbelievably beautiful underwater reefs, St. Croix is also a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. Be sure to visit the his toric towns of Frederiksted and Christiansted and indulge in St. Croix’s renowned art and delicious culinary scenes.

St. John is one of the smaller U.S. Virgin Islands and conservation center of the territory. It is best known for its pristine beaches and the attractions within the Virgin Islands National Park, which occupies more than half the island. The lands in the Virgin Islands National Park shelter migrant birds and the mangroves support corals and anemo nes. As with all the Virgin islands, you will find that St. John provides a rich mix of our culture and history.

Karen Stanton Timothy Providence

340-773-1048

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RE/MAX

#5 Company Street, Christiansted, VI 00820

Jennell Bryan Yvonne Toussaint Robin and Walt Frazier III

St. Thomas is our business and shopping center and the seat of gov ernment. Charlotte Amalie is the capital town of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is one of the busiest ports of call for cruise ships in the Caribbean. St. Thomas is among the most popular destinations in the Caribbean for sailing and yachting enthusiasts.

Water Island is the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands and rests just off the coast of St. Thomas. It is mostly residential but offers fun attractions like Honeymoon Beach and quaint accommodations. The island can be reached by ferry from the Crown Bay Marina or by other vessels.

Jennell Bryan Yvonne Toussaint

340-773-1048

Robin and Walt Frazier III

Jennell Bryan Yvonne Toussaint Robin and Walt Frazier III

340-773-1048

info@remax-stcroix.com

340-773-1048

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As the Lieutenant Governor and Governor, both Treganza Roach and I wish you a warm, fun-filled stay and please accept our invitation to return often to our paradise.

#5 Company Street, Christiansted, VI 00820

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

Albert Bryan, Jr. Governor

Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner Claudia Carrington

Rosalee Hays Gage

Dianne Canegata O’Reilly Emelyn Morris-Sayre Christopher Jones

Jason Walker Char Gregoire Joe and Juliet San Martin

Karen Stanton Timothy Providence

Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner Claudia Carrington Rosalee Hays Gage

Dianne Canegata O’Reilly Emelyn Morris-Sayre Christopher Jones

Jason Walker Char Gregoire

Joe and Juliet San Martin

La Toya Lettsome-Ault

Karen Stanton Timothy Providence

Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner Claudia Carrington Rosalee Hays Gage

Jason Walker Char Gregoire

Joe and Juliet San Martin

#5 Company Street, Christiansted, VI 00820

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

Timothy Patrick Providence

www.remax-stcroix.com Emelyn Morris-Sayre Sam and Mio Mootoo

Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner Claudia Carrington Rosalee Hays Gage

Dianne Canegata O’Reilly Emelyn Morris-Sayre Christopher Jones

Jason Walker Char Gregoire

Joe and Juliet San Martin La Toya Lettsome-Ault

Karen Stanton Timothy Providence

Jennell Bryan Yvonne Toussaint Robin and Walt Frazier III

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated on St. Croix

Yvonne Toussaint Andre Toussaint

Adina Espinosa Kelly Pugh

Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to St. Croix, a land of spectacular beauty, rich cultural diversity and intrigu ing history. The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, with 84 square miles of rolling hillsides, pristine beaches and a tropical rainforest, St. Croix offers endless oppor tunities to pursue your heart’s desire and create a unique vacation experience.

Adventurers and nature lovers can spend time hiking, kayaking, horse back riding, sailing or golfing at one of our championship golf courses. Scuba diving enthusiasts can experience five different dives in one day. For a more relaxed approach, swim in the crystalline waters of Buck Island, the only naturally occurring underwater National Monument in the U.S.

History buffs can experience St. Croix’s vibrant history through its archi tecture, historic landmarks, food, music and traditions. Explore the Christiansted National Historic Site, Forts Christiansvaern and Frederik or tour the Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts. Early risers can catch a picturesque sun rise at Point Udall, the easternmost point in the United States.

Christiansted and Frederiksted, our main seaside towns, are a shop per’s nirvana with charming boutiques offering everything from hand crafted jewelry and apparel to colorful local art. Visitors enjoy a gener ous $1,600 duty-free shopping allowance.

Our chic hotels, resorts and cozy bed-and-breakfast inns will pamper you with warm hospitality, while our world-class restaurants tempt your taste buds with local and international menus. St. Croix’s wide array of the entertainment choices, including fairs, festivals, live concerts and gaming venues ensure that the fun never ends.

On behalf of the Department of Tourism, I hope you have an amaz ing vacation experience in St. Croix. Thank you for choosing the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Sincerely,

Joseph Boschulte Commissioner

FEATURES

30 Beach Side Café, Sand Castle on the Beach, Frederiksted

36 Cover Stories: Oct 22—Eduardo Roca Salazar, Nov 22—Bert Woodson, SUBLIME STX.

39 “History Clues in Former Days’ Correspondence,” Nina York

41 New Sport Biz—St. Croix Surf & SUP!

47 26th Annual Coral Reef Swim

“Saving You a $50K Airlift to Miami,” Linda Bruton, SkyMed VI

62 “The Best of Island Living,” Sanni Craft, Sea Glass Properties

COVERS

SUBLIME STX

Bert Woodson Art Tees Heat Compression

Photo: Susan Wall

©2022. No part may be re produced without the written permission of the

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 EVENTS CALENDAR

7 ATTRACTIONS & TOURS

10 SHOP DUTY FREE

22 EASY SHOPPING GUIDE

24 EAT & DRINK

34 EASY DINING GUIDE

35 LOCAL FARM STANDS

36 LOCAL ART

39 OUR DANISH CONNECTION 40 WATERSPORTS

46 BEACHES

47 GOLF & TENNIS

48 GOOD TO KNOW 50 STAYING HERE

51 EASY HOTEL GUIDE

52 GETTING AROUND Rental Cars/Taxis/Ferry

54 ROAD MAPS

60 BE WELL

62 BUYING HERE

64 SKYWATCH

ST. CROIX THIS

Metro Caribbean, LLC St. Croix This Week

St. Thomas / St. John This Week St. Thomas In A Day

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Chelsea Sunshine

Liz Covert

Susan

Wall 340-773-0715 / 340-277-9642 stcroixthisweek@gmail.com e-edition – stcroixthisweek.com

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Events Calendar

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 Events Calendar

LAST SATURDAYS, 9:30-10:30AM

Cruise Arrivals* Frederiksted Pier

Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility Virgin Islands Port Authority—

OCTOBER

NO PORT CALLS FOR OCTOBER.

NOVEMBER

WED, NOV 2 8AM-6PM ENCHANTMENT/SEAS

MON, NOV 7 11AM-7PM GRANDEUR/SEAS

TUES, NOV 8 8AM-6PM VOYAGER/SEAS

WED, NOV 9 8AM-6PM VALIANT LADY

FRI, NOV 11 8AM-5PM CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE

MON, NOV 21 11AM-7PM GRANDEUR/SEAS

TUES, NOV 22 8AM-6PM VOYAGER/SEAS

WED, NOV 23 8AM-6PM ENCHANTMENT/SEAS 8AM-7PM VALIANT LADY

FRI, NOV 25 8AM-5PM CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE

*This schedule was at press time. Check www.viport.com to confirm the most current schedule.

OCTOBER 15 is the deadline for event considerations for the DEC/JAN 2023 issue. Email event info, in the format you see here, to Liz Covert at lizcovert@yahoo.com

NOTE: Event info was at press time and subject to change. Call, text, check FB or websites prior to heading out.

ONGOING

EVERYDAY

Dine In and Take Out

The Mill Boardwalk Bar & Brick Oven Pizza Menu on FB. 340-643-6455

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 8:30AM

Mindful Yoga with Colleen Altona Lagoon Pavilion, $10, 340-244-2185

TUESDAYS, 6-8PM

Tuesday Trivia—Sion Farm Distillery Home of MUTINY Island Vodka; reserve your team, 340-690-9322. www.mutinyislandvodka.com www.sionfarmdistillery.com

TUES & FRI, 10:30AM-1:30PM

‘Taste of Twin City’ Food Tour Virgin Islands Food Tours. Book ahead. 866-498-3684. www.vifoodtours.com

3rd TUESDAYS, 6PM

Book Club

Undercover Books & Gifts. Gallows Bay, Members get 10% off the current book club title. 340-719-1567, Facebook www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com

Mommy & Me Sunshine Yoga w/Shera St. George Village Botanical Garden Adult/child, $15, add child, $10. 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org

SUNDAYS, 10AM-3PM

Live music at Sea Terrace Restaurant

For Brunch, Grapetree Bay Hotel & Villas. 340-249-0700

BY APPOINTMENT

Barbara’s Art Studio

Apothecary Hall, Company Street 340-514-9038

OCTOBER 2022

WEDNESDAYS, 10AM-12:30PM

Friends in the Courtyard

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Classes/Workshops/Members Free, Non, $10. 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com

WEDNESDAYS, 5-6 PM

Crab Races with Tito and Sue BREW STX—Family fun/Prizes! 340-713-9820

THURSDAYS, 10-11AM

Garden Zen Yoga with Shera St. George Village Botanical Garden $10. 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org, FB

THURSDAYS, 6PM-CLOSE

Seafood Boil Night—BREW STX Savory weekly ‘must have!’ NO PROBLEMO Live. 340-719-6339

FRIDAYS, 9-10:30AM

Everybody Yoga with Deni Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts everybodyyogadeni@gmail.com

FRIDAYS, 5-8PM

Live Music—Leatherback Brewing Co Just West of the airport, Wm Roebuck Industrial Park, 340-772-2337

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 5-8PM

Live music at Sea Terrace Restaurant Grapetree Bay Hotel & Villas, 340-249-0700

1st SATURDAY, 9AM-NOON Nursery Plant Sale

St. George Village Botanical Garden 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org

3rd SATURDAY, 10 AM-NOON Orchids in the Courtyard

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Orchid Awareness & Education Group. 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com

9/30TUES-FRI, NOON-6PM, SAT, NOON-5PM

-28 “My Favorite Things”

Cane Roots Art Gallery, Company Street

I’ve been collecting Art from the age of 21 and some works have become ‘my favorite things.’

I invite you to experience a personal side of me. I’ll share with you some of my collection and other works for sale. I look forward to spending this time with you. 340-718-4929, canerootsartgallery.com

1- TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-5PM

31 “Latin Heritage: Las Energias de Arte de Cuba y Puerto Rico” Exhibit Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

Reflecting the diversity of energies created by faith, spirituality, politics, culture, gender, and everyday life. 340-772-2722, Facebook, www.cmcarts.com

1- SATURDAYS, 10AM-1PM

29 Beginners Potter’s Wheel w/Sara Lee Hayes Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

For beginners who have never used a potter’s wheel. Make a pot! 6 weeks. Call or email to register. 340-514-7508, slpottery@hotmail.com

2- SATURDAYS, 10AM-1PM

30 Intermed. Potter’s Wheel w/Sara Lee Hayes Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Need to be able to form a pot using the wheel. Improve your skills and get more creative! 5 weeks. Call or email to register. 340-514-7508, slpottery@hotmail.com

1- DAYS & TIMES, TBA

31 Artist in Residence Programing

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Puerto Rican, Kenneth A. Melendez—educator, artisan, musician gets creative with our youth! www.cmcarts.com 340-772-2622

7 FRIDAY, 5-8PM

Moonlight Mount Eagle Hike St. Croix Environmental Association

Meet at the top of “The Beast.” All ages welcome. SEA members and children free; $10 for non. Call or email to register, 340-0773-1989, owalton@stxenvironmental.org

SEPT 30-OCT 28. “My Favorite Things,” Cane Roots Art Gallery.

Events

20 THURSDAY, 5:30PM

41st Take Back the Night

Women’s Coalition of St. Croix

Join us for the annual gathering in support of survivors and to protest against domestic violence. 340-773-9272, www.wcstx.org

22 SATURDAY, 3:30PM

“Sip & Paint”

Christa’s Art Gallery, Company Street

Relax and create your masterpiece! Register. 340-713-9959, Text: 340-513-8581

22 SATURDAY, 1-2:30PM

Ancestry Discovery Workshop

Estate Whim Museum, Frederiksted

Celebrate VI-Puerto Rico Friendship and Family Connections and learn how to use online and our Research Library resources. 340-772-0598

7 FRIDAY, 9AM-11AM

Seagrass Seine & Water Quality Patrol

St. Croix Yacht Club

Join this St. Croix East End Marine Park activity and learn to seine, collect and identify small fishes and invertebrates and record water quality data. All ages welcome! RSVP mandatory for FREE event. Call or email. 340-718-3367, Kelcie.Troutman@dpnr.vi.gov.

8 SATURDAY, 3:30PM

“Sip & Paint”

Christa’s Art Gallery, Christiansted Relax and create your masterpiece! Register. 340-713-9959; Text: 340-513-8581

8 SATURDAY, TIME TBA

Hike Cane Bay to the top of The Beast

St. Croix Hiking Association

Details posted on website one week prior. 340-772-2073, StCroixHiking.org

9 SUNDAY, 7AM

VI Duathlon

Divi Carina Bay Resort, East End

This run/bike/run event consists of a 1-mile run, followed by a 14-mile bike and finish with 3-mile run. Open to all athletes; individual and relay options. Shorter version, Try-a-Du, for beginners. 340-513-2707, www.stxtriathlon.com

9 SUNDAY, 5PM-8PM

Moonlight in the Garden

St. George Village Botanical Garden

Tour beautiful gardens with Director of Horticulture, Isidor Ruderfer! Free hors-d’oeuvres, cash bar. $50 pp.. Tickets at EventBrite. Bring a flashlight. 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org

16 SUNDAY, 7AM

Junior TRI VI Triathlon

Cramer’s Park, East End

This swim/bike/swim event, within the park and surrounding areas, is open to kids of all abilities, ages 5-15. Flotation devices available for beginner swimmers. Race distances increase with the age of athletes. 340-513-2707; www.stxtriathlon.com

29 SATURDAY, 5:30-8:30PM

“Trunk or Treat”

St. Croix East End Marine Park, Great Pond

Join us for this annual Halloween event! Small prizes for best trunk setup and costumes. NO DOGS. Call or email to register. 340-718-3367, Kelcie.Troutman@dpnr.vi.gov.

29 SATURDAY, 10AM-NOON

Free Snorkel Clinic

Loops Beach, Frederiksted

Join the last snorkel clinic of the season! Gear provided, no experience necessary. All ages welcome. Call or email to register. 340-773-1989, owalton@stxenvironmental.org

29 SATURDAY, 1 PM

Waldemar Brodhurst Exhibit Estate Whim Museum, Frederiksted See his newest wire sculptures! 340-772-0598

30 SUNDAY, 10AM-2PM

“Goosebumps in the Garden”

St. George Village Botanical Garden Trick or Treating, pumpkin carving, and arts and crafts! $10 per adult, children under 12 free. Pre-sale at EventBrite or tickets when enter. 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org

NOVEMBER 2022

1 TUESDAY

D. Hamilton Jackson/Bull & Bread Day

Since 1927, honors the life and legacy of St. Croix Labor leader, community activist, journalist, and newspaper publisher, David Hamilton Jackson. His statue faces the harbor next to the Customs House in Christiansted.

1- TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-5PM

12 “Latin Heritage: Las Energias de Arte de Cuba y Puerto Rico” Exhibit continues Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Reflecting the diversity of energies created

by faith, spirituality, politics, culture, gender, and everyday life. 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com

4 FRIDAY, 7 AM – 10 AM

Maroon Ridge Hike

Frederiksted Beach

A St. Croix Environmental Association event. All ages welcome. Free for members and children; $10 for non. Call or email to register. 340-773-1989, owalton@stxenvironmental.org

4, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 8PM

5, SILENT SKY

11, Caribbean Community Theater

12, Tue story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta 18, Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during 19, a time of immense scientific and heart-bound discoveries. Henrietta and her peers change the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

By Lauren Gunderson. Matinee, 4pm, Nov 13. 340-778-1983, www.cct.vi

5 SATURDAY, 11AM-1PM

“Gyotaku Fish Printing”

St. Croix East End Marine Park, Great Pond

An artistic activity that teaches the anatomy of a fish! 2 sessions—11am-Noon & Noon-1pm.

NOV 4-19. Caribbean Community Theater.

NOV 10-30. “Anselm Richards: A Retrospective.” Cane Roots Art Gallery. St. Croix Source.

Lauren Gunderson

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TAKE TIME FOR THESE!

documenting their stories. Add your veteran to our archive and learn how to use other resources to tell individual stories. 340-772-0598

12 SATURDAY, 10AM-NOON

Mask Making Workshop

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

The Artist Guild of St. Croix provides all materials. Students 2nd to 6th grade. Call or go online to register. Free. 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com

12 SATURDAY, 1-3 PM

Artist Guild of St Croix Annual Meeting

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

Discussion of “The Art Show” opening Dec 30. Contact, President Matt Jarvis, 340-643-6412.

13 SUNDAY, 7AM-1:30PM

Free. Call or email to register. 340-718-3367, Kelcie.Troutman@dpnr.vi.gov.

5 SAT, 10AM-4PM, SUN, 11AM-3PM

Orchid Palette

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

Find orchid plants, artwork, crafts and accessories for sale; orchid demos & raffles. $5 at the door, children under 12 free. 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com

5 SATURDAY, 3:30 PM

“Sip & Paint “

Christa’s Art Gallery, Company Street Relax and create your masterpiece! Register. 340-713-9959; Text: 340-513-8581

5 SATURDAY, 10AM-5PM

3rd Annual “Spirit of the Islands” Expo

St. George Village Botanical Garden

Bringing together the Spiritual & Artistic Community of the USVI and joining healers and artists from St. Croix, St.Thomas, St, John and Water Island with psychic mediums, energy & sound healers, reiki & energy healers, tarot & angel readers, akashic records, animal communicators, jewelry, crystals, art, gifts, crafts, local food and feel good music. www.spiritoftheislands.org

8 SATURDAY, TIME TBA

Mt Eagle Hike with Olasee Davis

St. Croix Hiking Association

Details posted on website one week prior 340-772-2073, www.St.CroixHiking.org

10- TUES-FRI, NOON-6PM, SAT, NOON-5PM

30 “Anselm Richards: A Retrospective”

Cane Roots Art Gallery, Christiansted

We are honored to present the works of the late, brilliant local artist Anselm Richards. The exhibit will capture the words of his art through his contemporaries, close friends, and students. Thanks to all who contributed to making this possible. 340-718-4929, www.canerootsartgallery.com

12 SATURDAY, 1-2:30PM

Ancestry Discovery Workshop Estate Whim Museum

Honor Veterans and other family members by

26th Annual Coral Reef Swim

Buck Island, Pull Pt., Shoys Beach

With three distances to choose from, there is a race for every level of swimmer! Choose from 5, 2, and 1-Mile. All end at The Buccaneer’s Mermaid Beach for Awards, Lunch, and ceremony. Register online, www.swimrace.com

13, SUNDAY & MONDAY, 9:30AM-12:30PM

14 Stained Glass with Patti Tullis-Conn

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

Learn to make a Sun Catcher ornament! www.cmcarts.com 340-772-2622

17 THURSDAY, 5-8-PM

“Art Thursday” Art Walk

Downtown Christiansted

Back to pre-Covid hours! Visit dozens of artist galleries, and jewelry-makers studios and shops. Stay for drinks and/or dinner! A favorite event of Locals & Visitors! www.artthursdaystcroix.com

17 THURSDAY, 3-8PM

Grand Opening, New Location

The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery Sara Lee Hayes and Isabelle Picard will combine to bring you some Unique Collaboration pieces! Isabelle’s art on Sara’s pottery. New location, Caravelle Arcade, next to Remedy, 340-643-5637

18 FRIDAY, 1-3PM

Coral Nursery Snorkel

Cramer’s Park, East End

Learn about coral reef restoration efforts from members of the St. Croix East End Marine Park. Must be strong swimmers, with life vest worn. Ages 15 & up; free. Call or email to register. 340-718-3367, kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov

18- TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-5PM

30 Diaspora Expression—On Spirituality and Ritual

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

Participating artists examine traditional spiritual practices of African descendants in the Caribbean and Diaspora, and their attendant rituals, in the context of such practices in our Western society. Curated by Anderson Pilgrim, Executive Director of the Caribbean Fine Art

Fair, Barbados and President & Founder of Diaspora Now, Inc., NYC. www.cmcarts.com 340-772-2622

19 SATURDAY, 3:30 PM

Sip & Paint

Christa’s Art Gallery, Company Street Relax and create your masterpiece! 340-713-9959; Text: 340-513-8581 info@ChristaArt.com

19 SATURDAY, 6:30-8PM

“Amphibians Are Mighty Singers”

Lawaetz Museum, Mahogany Road

Have you ever wondered what (or who) was making those creeky, croaking, chirping sounds in the night? An expert guide provides interpretations of those sounds. Children 5 and older are welcome. A St. Croix Environmental Association event. Free for members & children; $10 for non. Call or email to register. 340-773-1989, owalton@stxenvironmental.org

25 FRIDAY, 6-10PM

“Jump Up!” is Back!

Downtown Christiansted Bands, street vendors, and Mocko Jumbies are back! Stores open late; stay for drinks & dinner. Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association (CRRA). Facebook.

27 SUNDAY, 7AM

32nd “Beauty & the Beast” Triathlon St. Croix’s East End

The 2022 Race is On! New venue, New distances, Same vibe! Olympic-distance triathlon, Olympic Relay, Sprint, Sprint Relay and Spirit Aquathon. Festivities throughout the day and night in Christiansted. Register online. 340-513-2707, www.stxtriathlon.com

27 SUNDAY, 10AM-5PM

“Striving” Artist Day Estate Whim Museum

St Croix Landmarks invites the community to the largest and most diverse pop-up marketplace featuring locally-made goods. Begin your Holiday shopping! Children’s Activity Tent, vendors, music, food and more. Call to register. 340-772-0598

NOV 25. “Jump Up!” Downtown Christiansted. Susan Wall

NOV 27. “Beauty & the Beast” Triathlon. stxtriathlon.com

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SOAK UP SOME CULTURE!

ATTRACTIONS

Arthur Abel Complex — 340-772-1000

Built in 1799 and once a Danish school, now the Office of the Governor in Frederiksted. Redesigned by architect William Taylor, it was dedicated to Arthur Abel, a St. Croix joiner and builder, in September, 2009. Prince Street.

Caravelle Hotel Casino — 340-773-0687

Christiansted’s only downtown casino. Newest Slot Machines, Video Poker, Spin Wheel Games, Cash Raffles. In-town Transportation. Mon – Thurs, 4pmMidnight, Fri & Sat, 2pm-2am, Sun, 2pm-Midnight.

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts — 340-772-2622

Exhibiting the arts of St. Croix and the Caribbean community. 18th Century Danish townhouse; Artist-in-Residence program. Gift Shop. Annual Calendar. Tues-Sat, 9am-4 pm.

Divi Carina Bay Casino —340-773-7529

Located at the Divi Carina Bay Resort. Adult gam ing and late-night fun. Table games for seasoned players and newcomers. Restaurant and bar for late night food and beverage options. Open 7 days, 11am – 1am.

Estate Whim Museum, Library & Archives— 340-772-0598

Sugar Factory, Mill, Slave Quarters, and Great House currently under renovation. Operated by the St. Croix Landmarks Society. Call or check Facebook for updates.

Ft. Frederik Museum —340-772-2021

Built in the 1750s, this Historic Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five per manent collections on display. Open Mon-Fri, 9am4pm, $5. See Frederiksted Walking Tour, Pg 58.

Government House —340-773-1404

Built for a Danish merchant in 1749, it now houses offices and a Governor’s apartment. Courtyard gardens and sweeping staircase to a 2nd-story ball room. King Street, Christiansted. Historic Landmark.

Hams Bluff Lighthouse

First lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. North of Frederiksted; historic landmark.

Lawaetz Family Museum — 340-473-1557 Mahogany Road, Frederiksted. 18th Century Danish farm homestead, on the National Historic Registry, managed by active USDA certified organic farm in conjunction with Ridge2Reef Farms. Museum tours and Farmers’ Market, Wed and Sat, 11am – 3pm. Group tours on request. Facebook, Lawaetz Museum, Little LaGrange.

Lord God of Sabaoth Church — 340-773-1320

Originally a Dutch Reformed Church built in the 1740s, was sold to the Lutherans in 1831. Rehab under the direction of General Peter von Scholten. King Street, Christiansted.

Pt. Udall Millennium Monument Easternmost point in the US. A giant sundial marks the azimuth of the first sunrise of 2000.

Schooner Roseway – 340-626-7877

National Historic Landmark, Gallows Bay, Christiansted, Nov-May. As they gear up for Roseway’s big 3-year restoration this fall, they will be returning to St. Croix with an alternative vessel this season to continue their student programs while Roseway is being repaired. Stay tuned. www.worldoceanschool.org

Pt. Udall Millennium Monument.

USVI Dept of Tourism

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DISCOVER LOCAL LIFE ON ONE OF OUR TOURS!

TOURS

St. Croix’s National Parks

—340-773-1460

1. Buck Island Reef National Monument

Proclaimed a National Monument by President Kennedy in 1961. Spectacular beach, hiking/snorkeling trails. 7 miles from Christiansted. Accessible by NPS Authorized Concessioners; find them in Watersports, Pg 40-42. www.nps.gov/buis

2. Christiansted National Historic Site

Established in 1952, includes Ft. Christiansvaern, Old Customs House, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse & Slave Market, and Old Scale House. The Steeple Building is closed for renovations. Fort open 8:30am- 4:30pm, MonFri, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. See Officers’ Day Room, Arsenal, Dungeon, and Cannons for harbor & land defense. Site parking; public restrooms on Church Street.

3. Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve

Founded in 1992 in cooperation with the VI

Government, the Park documents the human and natural Caribbean world of early indigenous settlements here 4000 years ago through the 1500s. Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493. Nature preserve. Closed for major renovations after double hurricanes in 2017 & the pandemic. New Visitor’s Center planned.

Aerial—Scenic, Island Hopping Cape Air, 100 flights a day. 800-CAPE-AIR. See ad this page for destinations.

Alexander Hamilton Walking Tours –340-277-4834 Walk in his footsteps! Downtown Christiansted. Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am www.chantvi.org

Carambola Zip Line—340-244-1464 www.carambolazipline.com

Immerse with nature & zip through the lush rainforest and across the Carambola Valley! Jaw-dropping views! 2 tours a day; call for an appointment.

Christiansted Self-Tour Nine attractions! See Pg 57.

Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours, 340-690-RIDE

Be adventurous and ride with us—down the beach, through the Rain Forest, and into the sea! Featured on Travel Channel’s series, “Real.” A non-profit that rescues horses on island, gives them a second chance, and educates on their proper care. www.cruzancowgirls.com

St. George Village Botanical Garden. Susan Wall

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East End Marine Park, 340-718-3367

Wraps 17 miles around the East End, from Green Cay on the north to Great Pond on the South (see Map, Pg 55), & protects 60 acres of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, salt ponds, & mangroves. Ongoing tours & events, New Interactive Visitors Center, open 9:30am-4pm Thurs, Fri, and first Sat of the month. www.friendsstxeemp.org kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov

Frederiksted Self-Tour

Fifteen attractions! See Pg 58.

Frederiksted Walking Tours – 340-277-4834

Discover town history! Wednesdays, 9-11am www.chantvi.org

Ridge to Reef Farm—340-473-1557

Experience the farm! Come on up and grab a watercolor map for a Selfie Tour of this Certified Organic farm, Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm. $10pp, $5 kids and Seniors. Group and students rates available. There’s volunteer programs, farm stays, and Bush Skills. Check FB for updates. ridge2reef.org

Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours –340-773-6700, Evenings, 340-773-9561

Cool and comfortable, open-air Safari bus to major attractions. Narrated. Mon–Fri, 10am –3:45pm, departs Christiansted Taxi Stand, King Street, opposite Government House.

Distilleries

Artisan Craft Distillery – 340-725-6701

Corn whiskey fermented, distilled, and bottled on St. Croix. Free tours and tastings. Open Mon-Fri, 3-6pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Hospital Street, just East of Christiansted.

Captain Morgan Visitor Center – 340-713-5654

Gift Shop open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Call to

make a reservation for a Rum Tour & Tasting! www.captainmorganvisitorcenter.com

Cruzan Rum Distillery – 340-692-2280

They are busy making more rum while the Visitors Pavilion and Logo Store are temporarily closed and the factory Tours are on hold.

Leatherback Brewing Company VI — 340-772-BEER

Authentic VI Craft Beer, Brewery & Tasting Room. Brews & cans 4 styles a year with Limited Releases. Casual food, Island Life store, selftours, indoor & outdoor bar. Roebuck Industrial Park, just West of the airport. Now open 7 days, 11:30am – 8pm. www.leatherbackbrewing.com

Sion Farm Distillery & Restaurant, MUTINY Island Vodka - 340-690-9322

Caribbean’s first & finest Island Vodka hand-crafted from breadfruit. Distilled & bottled on St. Croix. Craft cocktails, flight tastings, micro-batch releases, chef-created menu, free tours, AC. Open 11:30am-7:30pm/Happy Hour, 4-5:55pm, Mon-Fri. Iconic Island Dairies Building, Sion Farm. www.sionfarmdistillery.com , Facebook.

East End Marine Park. Visitor’s Center open!

Sion Farm Distillery. Home of MUTNY Island

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will allow visitors to the USVI to enter the US with up to $1600.00 per person of duty-free purchases.

JOINT DECLARATION

This is a Customs Declaration that can be made by family members who live in the same household and return to the United States together. These travelers can combine their purchases to take advantage of a combined flat duty rate, no matter which family member owns a given item. The combined value of merchandise subject to a Flat Duty Rate for a family of four traveling together would be $4,000. Purchase totals must be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.

ALCOHOL

If you are at least 21 years old, you may also take up to five liters of alcohol duty-free as part of your $1,600 exemption, as long as at least four liters were purchased in the USVI, and at least one of them is a product of the USVI, like Cruzan Rum. Liquor boxes are free to check aboard your return flight.

TOBACCO

Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies.

See below for up-to-date specifics on Customs Duty information concerning Rates, Duty-Free Shop articles, and Mailing and Shipping Goods.

LEARN MORE

US Customs & Border Protection www.cbp.gov • (877) 287-8667

CHRISTIANSTED BOARDWALK

SUBLIME STX Sun-Protective Clothing

Text 941-527-2249

Made on St. Croix, our clothing images of ani mals, fish, coral, birds, turtles, waves, and more are digitized from licensed original paintings! Lightweight and perfect for swimming, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, diving in UPF50+ moisturewicking fabric Love your skin! Everything is Sublimation Dyed, so images never fade or wear off. We have a great selection of long and short sleeve shirts in men, women, youth and tod dler styles plus dresses, sarongs, and buffs. Also come for Pura Veda reef-friendly organic sun block and after sun products, sunglasses, locallycrafted jewelry, and sandals. New location! We’ve moved to the new “Boardwalk Market,” on the Christiansted Boardwalk next to The Mill. Come on by! Sublinestx.com, Facebook.

Eden South. Pepper Sauce and other handmade delights.

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Asha World Designs – 340-690-6512

Climb the steps next to Common Cents Pub and you will find the marvelous ASHA shop. British owner Sarajane sells eclectic world adornments and attire gleaned from her extensive global travels. Her signa ture clothing line is hand made with pride in India, Thailand and Bali using hand block printed, hand loomed natural fabrics with globally sourced fabulous prints. To compliment the ASHA collection you will find a treasure trove of unique jewelry designs, acces sories, gifts, textiles and homewares. This season also brings Pitchulik, Mungo, Erika Peña, Björg, some excit ing collaborations and several new capsule clothing lines from emerging world designers.

www.ashaworlddesigns.com, @ashaworlddesigns

Cultured Naturals Body Care & Home Scents – 340-626-8232

We’re a Green Beauty & Wellness Company based in Christiansted, St. Croix. Marrying Nature with Science, owner and nurse Ramone Reid creates clean, care prod ucts for Face, Body, Hair, & Home all boasting tropical and aromatherapeutic benefits. All their raw ingredients are sourced from small farmers or by wild-harvesting amazing ingredients such as Ylang Ylang, Lemongrass, Soursop, and Noni. At our Company Street store, we offer Candle Making classes for groups, couples, or special occasions. Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4 pm . A selection of our products can be found at Jackies Beauty Supply at Sunny Isle. Visit our website and see us at Ag Fair, May 28-30. www.culturednaturalsbodycare.com

EBBE’S STORE – 340-773-3020

Approaching their 53rd Anniversary, opened by her parents in 1969, Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd swings open the shutters of EBBE’S STORE five days a week to welcome you in. The early-style, open-air storefront still remains today and inside you will find “a little bit of this, a little bit of that, a little bit of this and that.” Madras fabric in dozens of patterns, school plaids and solids, clear and printed plastic table coverings, craft and notion supplies, infant and children’s clothing, men’s and women’s accessories, local books, towels, fans, beautiful ribbon and lace, and gifts, just to name a few! Located on the corner of King Cross and Company Street, open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat, 11:30am –5:30pm. Closed Wed and Sun. Facebook.

Eden South – 340-713-1003

Located at historic #3 Company Street, Eden South is an unexpected oasis of divine and authentic Crucian treats. Come in to see our contemporary line of preserves and syrups from old-time recipes, books by local authors, colorful rainforest and recipe t-shirts and sample our famous Jack’s Bay Pepper Sauce—

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carry-on when travelling. Our product line is made only from in-season, locally sourced fruit and is prepared in small batches for consis tent quality. We are dedicated to bringing you the best time-honored traditions of St. Croix, conveniently packaged to help you enjoy and express Crucian culture, wherever you may be. www.edensouth.com

FantaSea Jewelry Studio & Gallery340-244-3110

Locally made gemstone and island inspired jew elry, created on site by designer, Nicole Gariepy. Nicole has been making jewelry on St. Croix for over 20 years. Specializing in unique gem stones, Caribbean larimar, and precious metals, FantaSea designs reflect the movement of the ocean and energy of island life. The FantaSea Jewelry Studio has a new home on Company Street! Now located upstairs, next to Cultured Naturals and From the Gecko boutique. Our art gallery space showcases local art, featuring the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photo graphs of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, and the photography of Tina Henle. Visit fantaseajewelry.com for more and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)

An island favorite in historic Christiansted, this gallery is home to the distinctive designs of local artist/metalsmith, Whealan Massicott. Whealan has been crafting for over 25 years and is fortu nate to have a fabulous team of artisans join him in creating magical jewelry. Being a musician at heart allows life’s movements, patterns, and rhythms to play out in his raw, organic designs. Ib designs Feel Good Jewelry is a salute to the sim plicity of life and to the inspiration of creativity. Truly artful, truly unique, truly Caribbean! Feel Good Jewelry for Feel Good People. Stop in to say hi to Whealan, Kris, and the rest of the ib family. Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com.

ROUGE Duty Free

Orange Grove – 340-773-0054

Company Street – 340-718-0054

ROUGE Duty Free, the luxury Beauty and Fragrance house with Mont Blanc and Furla Italy, at Orange Grove Shopping Center, is excited to announce its second store, a Flagship Store, in the heart of the Historic District on Company Street, and in a charming, storied building in downtown Christiansted. The new store has the largest selection of beauty, skincare and makeup, a luxury designer sunglasses cor ner, Furla Italian leather handbags, Mont Blanc and fashion jewelry and watches, as well as a Liquor and Wine corner. The new ROUGE loca tion, which is one-of-a-kind in the Caribbean, will be adding a Bistro, and additional Retail Market in the Fall. ROUGE is also operating a

The Shoe Bar – 340-713-1445

Located at 55 Company Street, The Shoe Bar is St. Croix’s premier shoe boutique, carrying styles for both men and women. Ladies can select from bcbg, Chinese Laundry,Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson, Nine West, Bandolino, Naots and more. For the Gents, we have Nunn Bush (a Florsheim brand), Clarks, Kenneth Cole and Naots sandals and dress shoes. We are very proud to be the only authorized dealer for Naots in the Virgin Islands. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop! Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am -5 pm. Facebook, The Shoe Bar VI.

SONYA’S Fine Island Jewelry –340-778-8605

Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook. Located at #1 Company Street since 1964, an introduction to the hand-wrought jewelry at Sonya’s begins with the pleasantly inexpensive hook bracelet which is often imi tated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. All cre ations are crafted in sterling silver, 14 & 18

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Oceanique Creations. Fun, colorful, collectible Chaney!

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karat gold—bracelets, rings, earrings, and pen dants. Our loyal customers continue to vote our jewelry #1 in the Virgin Islands. Visit us at www. sonyaltd.com. Toll-free: 877-766-9284.

KINGS ALLEY

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts –305-896-3135

Friendliest gift shop on St. Croix! We specialize in unique island jewelry featuring sea glass and Chaney. Why not treat yourself or a friend to something truly special such as a stunning ocean inspired piece of jewelry? Come in to see our one of a kind collection of sea glass and Chaney pen dants, earrings and bracelets. If you find your own sea glass or Chaney treasure, we can also design a special piece just for you. We also carry locally made hot sauce, jams, coffee, art, Christmas décor, books and much more. Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts is located just off the Christiansted boardwalk behind Brew STX in King’s Alley. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Joyia Inspirational Jewelry. Why be the same when you can be different? Square bangles!

Oceanique Creations – 321-438-3012

Welcome to Oceanique Creations, the newest gift shop on St. Croix! We specialize in local handmade gifts and island jewelry featuring sea glass and Chaney. Want the perfect keepsake that allows you to take a part of St. Croix home with you? Then visit Oceanique Creations and check out our collection of sea glass and Chaney pendants, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. We also carry hot sauce, jams, soaps, candles, art, holiday décor, and much more all made by local artists. If you find your own sea glass or Chaney treasure, we can design a special piece for you. Located in King’s Alley, just off Strand Street in Christiansted. Open Mon – Sat, 10 to 5pm. FB, IG

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts. A unique piece, rolled with shells in the ocean.

KING STREET

Belle Sorelle Beauty Bar – 340-713-4455

Shop imported designer fragrances and cosmet ics from Bvlgari, Guerlain, Boucheron, Dolce & Gabanna, Caroline Herrera, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gautier, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Elizabeth Arden, Elizabeth Taylor, Juicy Couture, Azzaro, Mugler, Mont Blanc, Jimmy Choo, Coach and Versace. Also look for designer handbags, totes, jewelry and accessories. Located at the entrance to Kings Alley on King Street, across from Government House. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm. Facebook.

QUEEN CROSS STREET

Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040

On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Street, Baci has been here to serve you for the past 26 years! See our large assortment of local hand-made island hook bracelets in silver, gold and black/gold/silver Titanium. Try on St. Croix’s most-wanted designer USA hand-made stacking bracelet by Vahan in silver and gold

with diamonds and other gem stones. Chaney, Larimar, Lafonn, St. Croix beads for Pandora, Atocha ship wreck and Greek, Roman coin jewelry. South Sea Pearl necklaces. Designer sunglasses from Gucci, Kate Spade, and many more. Polarized sport sunglasses from Costa, Oakley, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, and Salt Life. Swiss watches from Alpina, Frederick Constant, Luminox, Mido, Swiss Army, and Tissot. Japanese-made from Bering, Casio, Citizen, Guess, Invicta, and Seiko. The largest walk-in cigar humidor in the VI with top-selling brands from Arturo Fuente, Padron, My Father, Monte Cristo, Macanudo and Cohiba. Largest selec tion of rums from around the world like Ron Zacapa. www.bacidutyfree.com

Hotheads – 340-773-7888

This trendy shop has swimwear for all shapes and sizes including hard-to-find separates, cup sizes, long torso, and attractive styles for full-figured women. We also carry colorful sarongs, cover-ups, bags, great accessories, casual and dressy clothing, and sandals. And…the reason for the name – hats, hats, and more hats! Visit our store on Queen Cross Street near Strand. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am-6pm. Check new arrivals on Facebook.

Azzaro Bvlgari Boucheron

Caroline Herrera Coach Dolce & Gabana

Elizabeth Arden Guerlain Jean Paul Gautier

Jimmy Choo - Juicy Couture Miyake - Mont Blanc

Mugler Narciso Rodriguez Nina Ricci

Paco Rabanne Versace

Belle Sorelle. Kipling Seoul Backpack.

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JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry –340-713-4JOY (4569)

Artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to visit her family-operated studio where we create handcrafted jewelry using silver, gold, and precious stones. Set your intention with our free engraving that allows you to customize your Joyia jewelry with an inspirational word, name, or date. Check out our collection of one-of-a-kind antique spoon pendants, cuffs, and rings. Jump on the trend of mixing metals with our stackable rings and ban gles and don’t forget to take a look at our unique square jewelry – we have square rings, bangles, and necklaces! Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram! Monday-Saturday 10am5pm. Queen Cross Street www.joyiajewelry.com

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet –340-719-0672

We are not only a store but an attraction not to be missed specializing in magnificent jewelry made on the premises. See how your special piece is designed, created, and finished through our stu dio’s glass windows. View our extensive collection of stainless steel, copper, platinum, gold, and silver

earrings, pendants, and rings. We have the larg est selection of island bracelets, chaney, Larimar, conch, diamonds of all colors and sizes, certified ancient coins, natural pearls including the most unique of them all— “The Queen Conch Pearl.” Free rum samples from our extensive liquor col lection available daily. Stop in for a rare cigar to commemorate your vacation. Known for our locally made crafts and collectables, take home a real souvenir made right here on St. Croix. Open Monday – Saturday, 10-6pm.

STRAND STREET

Crucian Gold- 340-244-2996

FEEL THE LOVE and discover how Crucian Gold’s original designs are inspired by St. Croix’s natural

Purple Papaya. Largest selection of ladies and men’s swimwear and accessories!

RJS Handmade Designs. One-of-a kind Sterling Silver jewelry!

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the entire family. So, if you are looking for excel lent customer service, and quality merchandise, come on in. It’s the island’s number one spot for all your Duty Free shopping, and vacation needs. It’s where you always get more for Le$$!

RJS Handmade Designs – 340-642-3291

Expect the best from Jeweler, Rosa Asencio! For over 18 years, her unique, handmade gold and silver jewelry has received the highest level of customer satisfaction. In addition to forging, hammering, texturizing and soldering, Rosa uses the Lost Wax Casting Method – an ancient process dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Although demanding, it rewards the artisan with an object of great individuality. Visit the store to see the complete collections, inspired by the islands beauty and culture. “something is bound to catch your eye!” Strand Street in Christiansted. www.rjshandmadedesigns.com ; FB, IG

Small Wonder – 340-773-5551

A delightful children’s store filled with a large selec tion of swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses, St. Croix tee

beauty and culture. Visit our Christiansted store where Nathan Bishop and our family of jewelers create the Island Bracelets, Chaney Collection, and a wide array of stunning original silver and gold artisan jewelry and gifts. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, FB & IG, www.cruciangold.com

Purple Papaya – 340-713-9412

Nested in St. Croix’s historic Christiansted, and embedded in the hearts and minds of everyone who has entered through its doors, is the Purple Papaya Souvenir and Gift Shop. The store is loaded with a full line of souvenirs, cold drinks and snacks, the largest selection of embroidered tee shirts and sweatshirts, Hawaiian shirts and dresses, sun tan lotions, sunglasses, towels, hats & caps, batteries, and quality beach/swimwear for

Small Wonder. Clothes and toys for boys and girls from around the world.

The Shoe Bar. Fresh ideas at your feet.

Tropical Bracelet. Exclusive handcrafted designs. Susan Wall

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shirts, sundresses & shirts in tropical prints—cool, 100% cotton & linen clothing for boys & girls in sizes from Newborn to Pre-teen. Also find sturdy wooden educational toys, doll houses, rocking horses & train sets by Plan & Brio. Special items include sterling silver feeding spoons, ceramic piggy banks, adorable stuffed animals, dolls & doll furniture, children’s tables & chairs, baby & children’s accessories, plus year-round holiday & event costumes. Layaway & Baby Shower Registry available. Located just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.

Trends! - 340-719-5633

This boutique has had three transformations—first Fashion Cove in 1983, then Avant Garde, and now Trends! owned by Lisa Bhola. Here you’ll find everything a woman could want, head to toe, for any occasion. Peruse through brands like Tribal Sportswear, Charlie B from Canada, Habitat Zen Knits, Bali Batik and Pineapple, and John Michael Richardson handmade jewelry. Great linen selec tion! If you’re looking for that special accessory, they’ve got the sandals, leather and vegan bags, hats, and sarongs to fit the bill. Strand Street near King Cross, open Mon – Thurs, 10am – 5pm, Sat, 10am –5:30. FB, trendsboutiquevi, IG, trends.boutique_stx

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CMCA Gift Shop – 340-772-2622

Local Art & Crafts at your fingertips—Annual “Island Art & Soul” Calendars (buy online), Books, Cloth and Carved Bowls, Greeting Cards, Home Accessories, Jewelry, Dolls, Glass, Beaded, and Shell Ornaments, Paintings, Pottery, Prints, Tee Shirts, Tiles, Wall Hangings, and Wire Sculptures. Inventory changes regularly so check us out often! Visit the new Gift Shop at Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, housed in an 18th-century

Danish townhouse on the Waterfront, Strand Street, Frederiksted. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm and “Cruise Ship Days.” www.cmcarts. org. Like us on Facebook!

GALLOWS BAY

Enso Indigo Home – 340-513-3195 Back in the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s, island ers and visitors devoured Java Wraps sarongs, clothes, and take-out decor. Even if this is not a fond memory for you, you’re in for a treat as Twila Wilson and Kobie Nichols reincarnate this popular vibe into an all-encompassing home store. They’ve found a way to bring back those incred

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Undercover Books & Gifts. We love our local bookstore!

ible textiles, create new designs, and mix it all with new-found objects. The name Enso says it all for them as a sacred Zen Buddha symbol representing strength and elegance and the manifestation of the artist at the moment of creation. This store will, no doubt, evolve into something very special for St. Croix. Located in Gallows Bay, in the orange Arawak building, with front and back entrances. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4:30pm.

Undercover Books – 340-719-1567

If you are looking for an independent bookstore in St. Croix, Undercover Books & Gifts in Gallows Bay is it. The Bistro is located right next door, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee after browsing the shelves. Undercover has everything you need in a bookstore. You will find the latest in fiction, and non-fiction as well as a fantastic children’s section. Don’t be surprised if you run into one or two local writers while you’re there; they have a great local interest selection and provide a comprehensive representation of the local talent. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, Sat, 10 am – 4:30 pm. www.under coverbooksstcroix.com

AROUND THE ISLAND

The Buccaneer Boutique – 340-712-2129

The Buccaneer Hotel was St. Croix’s first, built in 1945, just a mile East of Christiansted. The Buccaneer Boutique, one of our first as well, is run by Mrs. Armstrong, with a flair for good taste and fun apparel. Her standard is good quality, trusted brands, and lots of variety. Look for Men’s shorts and swim trunks, cotton dress shirts, tees, l/s UPF 50+ tees, raffia hats, caps, and even belts! Women can sort through fine, casual sportswear and dressy styles including special occasion dresses. Find swimwear, coverups, l/s UPF 50+ tees, and lots of accessories, including shoes and sandals, and fun jewelry. This time of year, find a bargain with lots of select markdowns. Plenty of parking.

Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 3pm.

Rouge Duty Free. “La vie est belle,” a French expression meaning life is beautiful, is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others. Express joyous femininity through this women’s perfume from LANCOME Paris.

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The Hunt – 340-277-1846

Three cheers for the new consignment store on St. Croix overflowing with a refreshing and alwayschanging mix of all styles of furniture, lamps, wall art, and decorative pieces. Come on out, search the floor, shelves, baskets, and crates—you may discover a unique rarity or something you weren’t even looking for! On a recent trip I went in to check it out and went home with a fabulous, giant turquoise bird bath and a monkey pitcher! You can’t resist this stuff, it’s all fascinating collectibles that you never knew you wanted! At the corner of Northshore and Midland Roads, pull into the park ing lot at the orange buildings, two of them, chock full for you. Open Wed-Sat, 11am – 5:30pm, Sun, 1-4pm. Text Pamela for more info.

Plaza Extra East – 340-778-6240

Great Price. Right Value. With great low prices, Plaza Extra East features thousands of your favorite grocery store brands as well as foreign specialty foods, bulk packaged items, a full service bakery, deli, and prime meat counter. Plaza offers a large produce section featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, including locally grown items. In addition to a wide selection of wine and spirits, Plaza Extra East is also home to Doctors Choice Pharmacy. Conveniently located in Peter’s Rest, Plaza Extra East is your one stop, shopping des tination for all your grocery, home, and personal care needs. www.plazaextraeast.com

Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360 Want that WOW factor in your home or condo? Sweet Lime Furnishings, on Constitution Hill, can help you get it, with indoor furniture made from teak, mahogany and other durable hardwoods; outdoor furniture in elegant unfinished teak, manmade wicker over aluminum frames or durable plastic lumber with a 20-year warranty; comfy sofas and chairs in washable or Sunbrella fabrics; exotic, one-of-a-kind pieces and the work of some of St. Croix’s best-known artists. Our inventory is huge, and we’re adding to it all the time! We’re also happy to special order. Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm. www.sweetlimefurnishings.com, Facebook

Asha World Designs

Baci Duty

Belle Sorelle Beauty

Cane Roots Art Gallery

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts

Christa’s Art Gallery

CMCA Gift Shop

Crucian Gold

Cultured Naturals Body Care

Ebbe’s Store

Eden South

Enso Indigo Home

FantaSea Jewelry

Hotheads

ib designs

Joyia Inspirational Jewelry

Oceanique Creations

Plaza Extra East

Purple Papaya

RJS Handmade Designs

ROUGE Duty Free

Seaside Market & Deli

Small Wonder

Sonya, Ltd.

SUBLIME

Sweet Lime Furnishings

The Buccaneer Boutique

The Hunt

The Market STX

The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery

The Shoe Bar

Trends!

Tropical Bracelet Factory

Undercover Books & Gifts

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Artisan Craft Distilling Co – 340-725-6701

Something New! We take great pride in fermenting, distilling, and bottling right on the premises using locally-sourced corn for our signature White Lightning Moonshine, and local fruits in small batch special fer mentations like Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Apple Pie, and Sour Cherry flavors. Look for NEW flavors every month like Black Current, and Raspberry coming up! Stop by for a free Tasting Monday-Friday, 3-6pm and Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. Located on Hospital Street (Rt. 75) just East of Christiansted before the By-Pass—look for the large Copper Still! Gift Shop towels, tees, shot glasses, flasks and more!

BREW STX – 340-719-6339

BREWSTX is St. Croix’s only restaurant and micro brewery located on the beautiful Christiansted board walk. The two-level waterfront venue provides spec tacular views perfect for dining in or for private parties. The menu features local seafood entrees, steak dinners, delicious appetizers, and a variety of handhelds. Enjoy any meal with one of our house-crafted brews on tap! (Full bar available). Open Monday - Saturday, 11am –10pm, Sunday, 11am – 9pm. www.brewstx.com, FB

Coco Loco Bar & Grill – 340-690-5626

A vibrant Spanish Tapas-inspired restaurant in the heart of Christiansted at Kings Alley, between King Street and the boardwalk. Tapas, in select bars in Spain, have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. Here guests can order a wide variety of different tapas and combine them in such a way to make a full meal. We combine Spanish, Mexican, Cuban, and Peruvian cuisine with a Caribbean twist. Try Maduros, Ceviche, Calamare, Chicharron, Empanads, Pinchos, Paella, or a Cubano sandwich. Our menu, service, settings and atmosphere are for families and friends to experience great food and engage in wonderful conversation. Enjoy and relax, it doesn’t get better than this...Open for dinner Wed-Thurs, 5-10pm, Fri-Sun, 5-11pm. Call ahead for TakeOut. Menu on website. FB & IG www.cocolocostx.com

The Courtyard - 340-773-7728

Right across the street from Government House on King Street, you’ll find the hidden oasis called The Courtyard. Known for its locally-sourced, organic cold press juices, and fresh fruit smoothies, they now offer soups, salads, sandwiches and quiche along with Vegan and gluten- free

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options! Sip a cup of coffee, relax, and take a peek at our latest ‘artist-of-the-month’ works on display. Most week ends, we offer Art, Yoga, or Wine and Food Workshops; schedule on our Facebook page. Open MondaySaturday, 8 am - 6 pm; give us a call for drive-thru or pick-up service! We’re available for private parties up to 50 people. www.thecoutyardstx.com, Facebook.

Cruzian Bayou Bistro – 813-495-3244

First Place Winner for Vegetarian at the Annual Taste of St Croix, we serve “Southern Cajun Creole Cuisine with an Island Flair.” Chef Christy is delighted to explore the fiery Tastes of New Orleans with the bold taste of St Croix while Mixologist Jibby serves up carefully crafted refreshing beverages, fresh juices & house-blended, Iced or Hot coffees. Chef Christy is a Board Certified Dietary Nutritionist that uses bold flavors to help introduce guests to not only the taste of New Orleans but tasty vegetables, seeds, fruits, and grains. Nestled in downtown Christiansted’s Kings Alley in a beautiful open-air courtyard, we are open for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, Wed-Sun, 9am –3pm & 6pm-9pm, Sat until11pm. Eat In or Take Out. FB, IG, Tik-Tok, TripAdvisor, Yelp.

Dynamite Tacos – 340-713-5550

Dynamite Tacos is St. Croix’s best kept secret that you must experience for yourself! Serving street style tacos, perfectly blended frozen margaritas, and a variety of Mexican beer—there’s something for everyone. Located in the Pan Am Pavilion next to Shupe’s on the Boardwalk, this walk-up window makes it easy to grab a quick bite to eat. Choose between house-marinated beef barbacoa, pork car nitas, mojo chicken, or roasted veggie tacos with your choice of sides and daily specials. Takeout and catering available; just call to place your order. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

LEVELS Live Music Venue & Bar

Come together for music, people, and vibes at St. Croix’s newest live music venue! The Company Street, Christiansted location has long had a reputa tion as a night club and now it speaks from a bright, newly-renovated, multi-level space showcasing local talent three nights a week. Music runs the gamut from reggae, to jazz, to soca, to calypso, to blues and pop rock. Open Mic night calls forth our singers, poets, and comics in the room for unexpected vari ety and fun. The house DJ carries you through yet another musical experience on another night.

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Luncheria — 340-773-4247

This restaurant is an institution on St. Croix - a taste of Mexico in Christiansted for 39 years! All the locals know owner, Lenny, and Louie, bar tender on Thursday and Friday evenings, making the best Margaritas - your way! Enter through the big pillars and follow the Danish brick wall up to the bar for ordering. Enjoy all your favorites, at casual tables in a terraced, outdoor courtyardNachos, Salads, Quesadillas, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos and Tostadas. Enjoy “Two’fer Tuesday” with 2 Tacos for $5, and 2 Beers for $5. End then there’s “Thursday Night Tacos,” 2 Tacos for $3, dine in only. Located on Company Street in Apothecary Hall and open Monday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm, Thursday 11 am - 10 pm, closed Sundays.

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Amazing craft cocktails and local juices offered at the bar. Sit, stand, or dance to the music du jour. Open Thurs, 5pm-12am, Fri, 5pm-2am, and Sat, 5pm-12am. Current schedule online. www.levelsvi.com, Facebook, Instagram.

The Mill Boardwalk Bar and Brick Oven Pizza – 340-643-MILL

Very simply put, exceptional harbor views, friendly service, the best Pizza on the island, and more! This open-air, waterfront pizzeria is best described with these notes—Local wood- fired, custom-built brick oven; fresh dough made in-

house daily. Charred and chewy crust. Cosa nostra cheese. Open kitchen. Gluten free “anti” pizza menu items. Yellowfin tuna poke. Rum cake ice cream sandwiches. Amazing sunsets. Eclectic mix of locals and visitors. Fast and friendly service. That pretty much sums it up! Open 7 days a week, 11am – 10pm (subject to change). Facebook, Trip Advisor, Instagram.

Nate’s Boathouse – 340-692-6283

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch on our boardwalk patio or in our breezy, open-air res taurant overlooking beautiful Christiansted Harbor. Watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or Mahi-Mahi—we specialize in the fresh seafood brought to our dock every day. Creative dinner options incorporate an eclectic blend of world cuisines along with a unique, affordable wine list. Drink specials from the most complete bar on the island. Open 7 days, 8am – 9pm, ½ -Price Happy Hour, 4–6pm. FB, IG. www.stxboathouse.com

The Mill Boardwalk Bar & Brick Oven Pizza. Signa ture Pizzas.

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Shupe’s on the Boardwalk. Fresh in-house veggie burgers.

SHUPE’S on the Boardwalk –340-773-3400

Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no further! Shupe’s on the Boardwalk offers casual waterfront dining, featuring fresh, hand-ground burgers, hand-cut fries, chicken wings, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, and more. All meals served in an easy-travel paper bag. Of course, a full bar at your disposal as well! The best spot on the Boardwalk for burgers and beer! Open Monday – Saturday, 11am – 10pm; Sunday, 11am – 9pm. FB, IG.

TOAST Diner – 340-692-0313

This cozy, award-winning diner near the board walk waterfront boasts an extremely creative menu including Venezuelan-style arepas, breakfast allday-long, rum cake French toast, the diner burger, biscuits and gravy, the decadent Peanut Butter and Jealous Sandwich, daily specials, and more! While a full bar is available, locals and visitors depend on the Build-Your-Own-Bloody- Mary, and the best coffee on St. Croix! Come with company or come alone and make a new friend. Toast is sure to become the ritual start to your day! Walk-ins only. Phone orders welcome. (facebook, Trip advisor, Instagram, twitter)

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Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar – 340-713-0222

This Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by Chef Maria Fonrouge—actually from Mexico! They will transport you there with authentic Mexican cuisine—something for everyone—meat lovers to vegan. Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast as you can say “Andale!” Special-value Kids Menu. Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, 9 Draft Beers, and Maria’s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TVs for our Sport Fans. Eat in AC or in the courtyard. Kitchen open Monday, 11 am – 9 pm, Tuesday –Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm. Follow us on Facebook for menus and daily specials.

Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393

Seaside Market & Deli is St. Croix’s only gour met market! With a full-service bakery and deli, Seaside offers made-to-order sandwiches, fresh breads, deli meats, and a variety of sweet treats. Shop Seaside for a huge selection of wines, gour met cheeses, specialty food items, and the freshest meat and seafood on island. We feature a variety

of convenient, ready-made foods including a fresh soup and salad bar, and a buffet featuring hot entrees and sides plus a large selection of fresh produce, including local selections, and a coffee & juice bar featuring your favorite coffee drinks, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. Seaside Market & Deli – Eat Fresh. Live Smart. Facebook

TOAST Diner. Classic Breakfast.

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desserts, ice cream, and local artwork and jewelry in the Market. Open Thursday – Monday, 5 – 9 pm, Sunday Brunch, 10am – 1pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Call ahead for reservations, catering par ties, or to have your food ready for pick up! www. bluewaterterrace.com, FB. Closed August.

Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118

Serving daily from Noon till 8pm, weekends Noon till 9pm. Friendly atmosphere, open-air seating. Come and enjoy our World Famous Cheeseburgers! We also have veggie burgers, several salads, fish sandwiches, steaks, fried chicken, chicken fried steak and daily mouth-watering Specials. Choose your own unique libation from our full bar or try one of our frozen specialty drinks! East End Road at Southgate. FB

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Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583)

A restaurant and catering business with a fabulous view across from Buck Island! Specialties are steaks and seafood, ‘Lori’s Famous’ Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, chicken pot pie, hot and cold sand wiches, salads, and pizzas. Find Lori’s housemade

Duggan’s Reef — 340-773-9800

It’s easy to see why this beachfront restaurant, an informal, open-to-the-breeze spot overlooking Buck Island, has been a local favorite for more than 35 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! Start off with drinks or your choice

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Restaurant: Fresh Fish daily specials, Famous for Lori’s Fried Chicken, Lobster, Rosemary Prime Rib & fresh pasta dishes, Award-winning house-made desserts and Sunday Brunch overlooking Buck Island. Dine-in on our Terrace or Take-out Full Menu, visitstcroix.com

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from the wine list. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. Also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and our choice of freshly prepared desserts. Reservations welcomed! Dinner served 6 nights a week; closed Sundays and closed annually Sept 26-Oct 18.

Sea Terrace Restaurant – 340-249-0700

Our new restaurant is located on the ocean level in an airy, open and covered gallery at the Grapetree Bay Hotel & Villas. Enjoy Lunch and Brunch listening to the waves with a constant cool breeze. Take a dip in the pool! Daily pool passes available. Come for din ner, a romantic date night, with gorgeous sunsets and local musicians as a backdrop. We specialize in sea food and American cuisine. The Chefs curate Daily Specials incorporating locally-sourced ingredients. We can host your private event, birthday or wedding and cater it as well. Open Monday - Saturday, 11am – 9pm, Sunday Brunch, 10am – 3pm. Actively work ing to increase daily hours! Call or use OpenTable for reservations. www.grapetreebayhotel.com

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Beach Side Cafe – 340-772-1266

The Beach Side Café at Sand Castle on the Beach Hotel in Frederiksted offers fresh catch seafood specials, American and local dishes with tropically-inspired cocktails and mocktails hand-crafted from local juices, along with our house-made desserts on the island’s best beach for fun-in-the-sun and spectacular sunsets.

Open for lunch Monday through Friday 11am - 3pm, brunch 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday, and dinner daily from 4:30 - 8:30pm. Visit Sand Castle on the Beach and the Beach Side Cafe for everything you’ll need to enjoy a true St. Croix experience.

Ciboné Fine Seafood – 340-719-2663

An exciting, intimate dining experience in Frederiksted’s historic Limetree Court, King Street. Their menu of “eclectic, French, Mediterranean, Crucian Fusion” includes wild-caught seafood and the use of local, farm-fresh ingredients. Entre Award winner in the 2017 Taste of St. Croix. Open for dinner Tuesday – Sunday, 6-10pm. Nightly entertainment, 7-9pm. Daily specials on Facebook.

Six Nine Restaurant & Bar - 340-772-6969

Welcome to Six Nine, Frederiksted’s newest, revi talized restaurant, in the former Pier 69 location!

Nestled in the romantic waterfront courtyard in front of Frederiksted Pier, we offer an elegant, outdoor/ indoor dining experience and comfortable bar seat ing! For dinner, enjoy hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood,

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days), Oyster Happy Hour Thurs-Sat, 5-6pm bar seat ing only, Dinner Tues-Sat 5.30-9pm, Sunday Brunch 11-3pm. Follow us on facebook @sixninestx or online at sixninestx.com. Reservations recommended! Call to book or on OpenTable.

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homemade pastas and desserts, daily specials includ ing lobster when available, oyster happy hour, and a curated and fun wine and cocktail list. Lunch is more casual, offering sandwiches, burgers, fish tacos and more! Brunch includes traditional, creative savory dishes, and bottomless mimosas made with fresh, local juices! Lunch Tues-Sat 12-3pm (and cruise ship

Tap Deck is located on the waterfront in front of Frederiksted Pier! Enjoy an eclectic small bites menu, daily chef specials, domestic and imported draft beer, and an extensive cocktail selection. We offer both inside air-conditioned seating, and outdoor balcony seating with a view of the Pier and the always amaz ing West End sunset. Come for poke, flatbreads, salads, sliders, our famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip and more, and stay for the inviting atmosphere and professional, fun bartenders. We’re also the first res taurant on St. Croix to eliminate single use plastic! Entrance is on the 2nd floor, through the Six-Nine courtyard in front of the Pier! Open daily for happy hour 3pm-5pm and dinner 5-10pm. Follow us on Facebook @TapDeckSTX or online at tapdeckstx.com

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The Landing Beach Bar @ Cane Bay –340-718-0362

Leatherback Landing has arrived in Cane Bay! With a focus on promoting exceptional local beer while embracing and celebrating the community, the restau rant boasts a rotating selection of fresh Leatherback Brewing beers on tap and in cans along with clas sic island cocktails. The food menu features many favorites along with local specials made with quality ingredients sourced from farmers, bakers, and fisher men located right here on the island. Happy Hour runs from 4pm-6pm daily, and brunch, which starts at 10am every Sunday, is a must. Reservations and large parties are welcome. Cane Bay is a day-trip destina tion where you can bring the whole family. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and take in the natural beauty of the island. www.thelandingbeachbar.com

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for nearly two decades, they had long dreamed of putting their personal touches on the landmark hotel. When the opportunity arose to purchase Sand Castle in 2017, they jumped at the chance to make their dream come true.

Hailing from the Nashville area, the two come to the hospitality business from very different career histories –Chris in salon ownership and Ted as a labor leader and senior flight attendant at American Airlines. Over the past few years, they have assembled a team of talent with the focus being to welcome guests to the hotel as if it’s their second home. Chris and Ted are hands-on owners and strive to make guests from all walks of life feel relaxed, accepted, and spoiled in the newly renovated hotel.

Designed by renowned architect and St. Croix resident John Randal McDonald (known for his love of mid-century Prairie style), the hotel has grown from the original structure to include stand-alone beach front villas, and a secluded court yard area with it’s own pool. The entire property has been

renovated and landscaped to return to its mid-century glory. Also on the property is the award-winning Beach Side Café.

The restaurant, situated directly on the sand and featur ing the best vantage point for spectacular sunsets, recently welcomed new Director of Food and Beverage, Joe Smith. With 34 years of culinary work in Europe, Hawaii, and the USVI, Joe is well known on St. Croix for his creativity and skill. Joe’s presence at the restaurant promises to bring many new delights to Beach Side’s menu.

Chris, Ted, and the entire staff invite you to come relax, swim, and dine in island style!

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Along with our chowder, a taste of New England in the heart of Christiansted, there’s an electric blend of world cuisines. Of course, we do catering for all occasions, pour local drinks, and more. Located inside Thomas Bakery near Sunny Isle. Open MonFri, 6:30am-10:30am for breakfast, and 11am-4pm for lunch. Menu on FB, Chef Ozzie Catering.

El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285

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Chef Ozzie’s Kitchen – 340-422-6382

Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no fur ther! Chef Ozzie Kitchen offers casual breakfast sandwich es, featuring local produce from our farmers market on island, and lunch— a Caribbean Continental Cuisine that would make your taste buds sing.

“People like coming here,” says owner Yvonne Villegas. “I learned to cook from my mother who had a restaurant in Puerto Rico for many years and now its my turn to cook and serve these coveted family recipes!” This colorful, family res taurant offers up a Caribbean, Latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over 20 years. If you like fresh fish, lobster, conch, and shrimp, or chicken, steaks, and pork chops, you must try the way they do it at here! Happy Hour tradition on Thursday and Friday nights is to stop for a drink then take shish-kabobs home from the drive-up booth! Located between Centerline Road and the Highway on Route #663 and open Monday – Tuesday, 11:30 am – 6 pm,

Wednesday – Saturday, 11:30 am – 9 pm, Sunday, 10:30 am – 8 pm.

Leatherback Brewing Company –340-772-2337

Leatherback Brewing Company proudly produces authentic Virgin Islands craft beer with uniquely Caribbean grown ingredients and influences

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alongside traditional beer styles. We aim to build the community and culture around well-crafted beer and to celebrate and steward our Caribbean life! Leatherback’s flagship location, the St. Croix Brewery and Tasting Room, is located in the Roebuck Industrial Park just up the highway from the airport. Leatherback brews and cans four styles year-round and releases a rotating series of Limited Releases. Many of the styles feature local ingredients. The Tasting Room serves a selec tion of pizzas, wraps, salads and appetizers and features an indoor and outdoor bar with a familyfriendly atmosphere. Our second location is on St. Thomas and you can also find our beers in cans and on draft in local stores and restaurants. www.leatherbackbrewing.com, FB

MUTINY Island Vodka - 340-690-9322

The Caribbean’s original Island Vodka hand crafted from breadfruit, MUTINY Island Vodka® is a true island vodka with a luxurious smooth ness that reminds you of the trade winds and blue waters of its island home. The only spirit distilled, bottled, and distributed on St Croix, we are proud to be a US Virgin Islands export! Full of Island vibes, Island character, Island flavor, and Island rhythm! The magic of breadfruit not only makes a smooth Island Vodka, but it helps feed people, create jobs, and benefit the environment. Ask for us at all restaurants on island, visit our iconic mill tasting room on the Christiansted boardwalk, and join us at Sion Farm Distillery for breadfruit eats and drinks. BETTER Cocktails. BETTER Planet.

La Reine Chicken Shack –340-718-5717

Serving the Community for 20 years! Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s best- kept secrets?

Taste La Reine Chicken Shack’s mouth-watering BBQ chickens, slowly-cooked on wood-chip coal over an open pit! Get in line! Other menu favorites include Roast Pork, Ribs, Steak, Local Seafood, daily specials and many other island delicacies. Come mingle with our friendly staff and local patrons in our recently renovated out door seating area. Enjoy one of our most popu lar drinks “Cruzan Confusion” at our full bar. Located mid-island on Route #75, off Centerline Road, we’re open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat in or Take out! Facebook

Sion Farm Distillery - 340-690-9322

Located in the iconic Island Dairies Building in Sion Farm, halfway between downtown Christiansted and the airport, you will find our

renovated, air-conditioned, bright blue Sion Farm Distillery. Come enjoy the Caribbean’s first and finest Island Vodka®, MUTINY Island Vodka®, handcrafted from breadfruit. MUTINY Island Vodka® is the only spirit distilled, bottled, and distributed on St Croix. Better Cocktails.

Better Planet. Our family-friendly, Distillery offers complimentary tours, flight tastings, a chef created menu, full service, distillery view bar, merchandise, micro batch releases, and more! Open 11:30am-7:30pm with Happy Hour from 4-5:55pm, Monday – Friday. Find complete menu on Facebook or our website. Come experience island vibes, island character, island flavor, and island rhythm. www.sionfarmdistillery.com

Leatherback Brewing Co. Light, refreshing hotweather drink.

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Sugar Rush VI - 340-713-7874

These Hot Pink and Yellow Food Trucks on Centerline Road (Rt. 79) at Estate Strawberry Hill can’t be missed! Step right up for a Gourmet Take-out Experience serving delicious intercontinental lunches, mouth-watering desserts, and specialty drinks for two years now. Think Wings, Conch Balls, Egg Roll, Ribs, Chicken, Salmon, Snapper, Shrimp, Salads, Pasta, and Sides and Daily Specials. Try their signature dishes Amaretto Ribs and Hennessy BBQ Glaze Salmon. Top selling desserts are Caramel Pecan Brownie and Chocolate covered Strawberries. Top sell ing drinks are Mango or Dirty Lemonade and Candied Slushy Virgin or Adults. Open WedSat, 11am - 5pm. Drive-in or call-in for quicker pick up. They also cater for parties and events and specialize in Dessert Tables! FB and IG.

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772-1266 American / Local / Seafood / Waterfront L, D, BR AE, MC, V Yes Frederiksted Blue Water Terrace 692-2583 Restaurant / Market / Deli D, BR MC, V Yes East End

Beach Side Café

BREW STX 719-6339 Sandwiches / Smoked Wings / BYO Salads L, D MC, V, D No Christiansted

Cheeseburgers in America’s Paradise 718-1118 Continental L, D, BR MC, V No East End Chef Ozzie’s Kitchen 422-6382 Sandwiches/Caribbean/Continental B,L D, MC, V No Mid-Island Ciboné 719-2663 Farm / Sea-to-Table D, BR MC, V Yes Frederiksted Coco Loco Bar & Grill 713-8899 Spanish-inspired Tapas / Fresh Sangria D AE, MC, V Yes Christiansted Cruzan Bayou Bistro 813-495-3244 Southern Cajun Creole/Carib Vegetarian B, L, D All Cards No Christiansted Duggan’s Reef

773-9800 Seafood / Steakhouse D, BR MC, V Yes East End Dynamite Tacos 713-5550 Authentic Mexican Street Tacos L, D, AE, D, MC, V No Christiansted El Flamboyant 779-3285 Latin / Seafood / Caribbean L, D, BR None No Mid Island

La Reine Chicken Shack 778-5717 Open Pit BBQ / Seafood B, L, D ATM No Mid Island Leatherback Brewing Company 772-BEER (2337) Pizza/Wraps/Salads L, D D, MC, V No Mid-Island

LEVELS Live Music Venue & Bar

Local Cocktails & Juices D, MC, V No Christiansted

Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar

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Authentic Mexican L, D AE, MC, V No Gallows Bay Nate’s Boathouse & Seafood Emporium 692-6283 Seafood / World Cuisine B, L, D, BR D, MC, V Yes Christiansted

719-9393 Gourmet /Salad Bar/ Prime Meats B, L, D AE, D, MC, V No Gallows Bay

Sea Terrace Restaurant 249-0700 American / Pizza / Cocktails L, D, BR AE, D, MC, V No East End Shupe’s on the Boardwalk 773-3400 Burgers / Wings / Ice Cream L, D MC, V, D No Christiansted

Sion Farm Distillery/MUTINY Island Vodka 690-9322

Craft Cocktails and Eats L, D AE, D, MC, V No Mid-Island

Six Nine Restaurant & Bar 772-6969 Steaks/Seafood/Pasta/Wine L, D, BR AE, D, MC, V Yes Frederiksted

Sugar Rush VI 713-7874 Sweet Treats/Hot Eats L MC, V No Mid-Island

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ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873

Popups & Preorders; get on email notice at www.artfarmllc.com or check FB.

Crescent Farm, VI - 340-277-0707

Sat-Sun, 11am – 3pm or by appointment. Solar-powered, organic farm. Seasonal fruits & vegetables. Facebook

La Reine Farmers Market – 340-778-0998

Sat, 6:30 am – 11 am New Location. VI Dept of Agriculture Ag Station, East Building, on Rt. 669. Vegetables, fruits, plants, and trees.

Ridge2Reef – 340-473-1557

Fresh, wholesome, USDA certified organic fruits, veggies, meats. Two markets: Inside Lawaetz Museum, Wed & Sat, 11am-3pm; Leatherback Brewing, Sat, 12-3pm. Facebook.

Sejah Farm VI – 340-277-6046 or 277-9392

Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm

Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, & organically grown vegetables. www.sejahfarm.com. Accepts credit cards.

Southgate Corner Farmer’s Market –404-310-8278

Sat, 9am – Noon

Fresh & preserved fruit, local honey, unrefrig erated eggs, goat cheese, plants, handmade soaps. FB

Tropics Hydroponics Farm, LLC –340-227-5546

Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-Noon. Brian McCulough specializes in Bibb lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, & other vegetables.  Farm locations, Pg 54-55.

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The Market STX – 340-719-1870

The biggest, full-service supermarket on St. Croix features organic fresh local produce, imported cheeses, organic eggs, and juices. They have the finest cuts of meat prepared by their Master Butcher—USDA meats, Certified Angus meats, poultry and seafood. Pair all your favorites with wines from the largest liquor selection on island. Catering is available from the full-service Deli and Bakery. Try the delicious Stone House Subs, pastries and desserts. Artisan breads, platters, and hot foods served daily. Now order online with curbside pickup at www.themarketvi.com. Simply Fresh!

Mutiny Island Vodka. “Island Wattah” cocktail w/2oz MIV.

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Eduardo Roca S alazar

Painter, illustrator and engraver, Eduardo Roca Salazar, k nown as “Choco,” was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1949 and graduated from the Escuela de Instructores de Ar te (Ar t Instructor ’s School) in 1963 and the Higher Institute of Ar t (ISA) in 1970, later attending the Depar tment of Ar ts and Literature at the University of Havana and teaching at the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Ar ts and the National School of Cuban Ar t

He has taught collagraphy courses at universities in Europe, Mexico, Japan and at the Juan Mirò Foundation in Mallorca, Spain. He is a member of the National Union of Cuban Writers and Ar tists (UNEAC ) and the International Association of Plastic Ar tists (AIAP)

Choco was one of the first Cuban ar tists invited to the US to exhibit his work in 1980, after the 1959 Cuban revolution He’s k nown for using Santeria (Afro Cuban religion) imager y, orishas (gods), and tones associated with the religion, to por tray the situations of ever yday life of today ’s Cuba His exploration of collagraphy in the 80s and early 90s was an achievement that has awarded him the distinction, Master of Collagraphy

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Ber t Woodson

Imoved to St. Croix in 1982, left in ’88, and returned again in 2016. While away, I was a business consultant, a writer, and owned several restaurants and a hotel in Costa Rica. With the kids grown, I was back to tr y something different yet again

My mother picked up a paint brush for the first time at 74 I had the idea to make a few clothing samples using her paintings. I wore the shirts, people asked where I got them, and it seemed like there’d be a great market for them

Sublime STX comes from sublimation, a pretty cool dyeing process Computer generated images, from licensed paintings, become part of the fabric that never fades or wears off We dye the clothing at our warehouse in Gallows Bay using large format printers and heat compression presses.

We chose UPF50+ moisture wicking fabric as it’s light, comfortable, great for all out door activities, dries quickly, and blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays Customers love the images, and durability and a few have 12 or more shirts!

Choco Eduardo Roca is considered one of Cuba’s greatest printmakers.

Through a number of one person exhibitions, Choco has shown his work around the world and is the recipient of the prestigious Grand Prize at the Triennial in Kochi, Japan. He is exalted in Cuba and has been honored with recognition by the Cuban Ministr y of Culture, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba, the National Union of Workers of Culture, and the Higher Institute of Ar t of Havana.

Choco Eduardo Roca is considered one of Cuba’s greatest printmakers (some would argue that he is the best there is). He lives in Havana and his studio in Old Havana is a mecca for printmakers the world over See his work, Oct 1 Nov 12, at Las Energias de Ar te de Cuba y Puer to Rico at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Ar ts, Frederiksted.

Tur tles, fish, waves, boats, water, flowers, sunsets, palm trees, and coral swirl on shor t and L/S tees, buffs, hoodies, sarongs, sun sleeves, dresses, and a k ids line Look for the custom clothing we’ve done for Cruzan Rum, Leatherback Brewer y, and Mutiny Island Vodk a here on island

The Nov 22 Sublime STX cover models are Peter Zielke, who works for Caribbean Sea Adventures, Katie Butler, who works in the legal field in Christiansted, and Crucian Michael Finch, the Production Manager for Leatherback Brewing Co Find us at the new Boardwalk Market between BREWSTX and The Mill in Christiansted You can also purchase our clothing online with free shipping.”

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HENLE FINE ART

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Bead On a Wire - 340-718-BEAD (2323)

Learn how to make jewelry with Artisan/ Instructor Vanessa Harvey Hinds. Daily, 2-hour classes are available in Wire Work, Chain Maille, Pearl Knotting, Stringing, Seed Beading, and more. Visit her bright yellow and white Bead Store in the new Richmond Courtyard on Soboetker Lane, between Rt 75 and the seaplane ramp. Find tools, beads, semi-precious gem stones, precious metal wire, stringing supplies, Swarovski crystals, and much more. Let her help you plan your special event, jewelry party or Craft & Sip. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am5pm. Beadonawirestx.com. FB

Cane Roots Art Gallery – 340-718-4929

“I began collecting art in 1981 and am still col lecting which has manifested itself into the launch of Cane Roots Art Gallery, the blue and white building at 24 Company Street,” says owner Sonia Deane. “Though I am not an artist myself, the process of the gallery renovation became a canvas for me. I believe that there is a renais sance of the artist community here and I am truly excited to be a part of it. Our featured exhibit in October, “My Favorite Things,” will run from September 30 – October 28. In November, the exhibit will be Anselm Richards: A Retrospective, running November 10 – November 30. A won derful calendar of exhibits is planned for 2023 and we also hope to serve as an assemblage of artists and a convergence of ideas. I look forward to sharing it with you, bringing art into to your home, and experiencing the transformation.” The gallery will be open Tuesday thru Friday, Noon –6pm, Saturday, Noon – 5pm, or by appointment. www.canerootsartgallery.com, FB, IG

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts –340-772-2622

Our mission is to preserve, promote and exhibit the arts of St. Croix and the Caribbean commu nity, to provide an interactive environment that encourages children, youth and adults to learn positive forms of expression, and to offer creative learning experiences which foster an understand ing of the rich cultural and artistic traditions of the Caribbean, and their source. Housed in an 18th-century Danish townhouse. Artist-inResidence program. Come visit and join us! www.cmcarts.org, Facebook.

Christa’s Art Gallery – 340-713-9959

Christa-Ann Davis Molloy was a St. Croix This Week cover artist in February and March of 2017 and since then, opened a gallery in La Grande Princesse and now on Company Street in Christiansted. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, she began an interest in art and design by the age of 11, encouraged by her Mom, her sister, her sons, and friends. She loves to paint portraits, old build ings, quadrille dancers, mocko jumbies, Caribbean scenes, and events. Lots of these images

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Cane Roots Art Gallery. “A Stroll in Time,” Anselm Richards

Christa’s Art Gallery continued are incorporated into products at her gallery. Come see her umbrellas, shower curtains, coasters, rugs, cushions, mugs, tee shirts, face masks, and cultural coloring books. Sign up for art classes and Sip and Paint events. Open Mon – Fri, 11am – 5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am – 4pm.. Company Street. www.christaart. com. FB, IG

Henle Fine Art – 340-332-1628

Now at the new home of FantaSea Jewelry Studio and Gallery, this historic loft on Company Street in Christiansted continues to showcase the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle and the photography of Tina Henle. HenleGallery.com

Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556

Maufé Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau wel comes you to the gallery where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix. Located at Crucian Gold on Strand Street in Christiansted, Maufe Gallery shares space with jewelry designer Nathan Bishop who oversees an on-site workshop for handmade designs. There is

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AUnique,Fun, SoulfulGallery showcasing theoriginal worksof IsabellePicard &SaraLeeHayes

Caravelle Arcade, Suite 6 Next to Remedy, Christiansted

often a new exhibit every month and live music and performance art pieces taking place. Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.

The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery – 340-643-5637

Get transported into a Fun, Creative space, full of surprises, full of one-of-a-kind Creations, large and small. Welcome to the Mermaid’s Purse Gallery!!

Get your Art on…You will escape in the whimsical world of local artist Isabelle Picard. We have Great, Unique gifts for all occasions including a collection of the local hand-made pottery of Sara Lee Hayes. We have moved inside Caravelle Arcade on Strand Street next to Remedy. Come visit us, we can’t wait to show you our “creative playground”. FB, IG

Ted Davis Galeria - 310-860-6001 (toll free!)

After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at https://ddstu- dio. smugmug.com/Travel/StCroixPhotos to purchase beautiful and collectable photographs by Ted Davis. These stunning images are unique St. Croix artworks, and are great additions to your home or office decor. You can have a piece of St. Croix delivered right to your door! Call or email for more details. info@ddstudio.us

Our Danish Connection

The Scandinavian country of Denmark was among the European contenders for ownership of Caribbean islands and acquired St. Thomas in 1660, St. John in 1718, and St. Croix, purchased from France in 1733. (See page 48 for historical details.)

Denmark left its mark here in many ways that have contributed to a close relationship between Danes and the U.S. Virgin Islands following the 1917 Transfer, bringing thousands of Danish visitors. Examples of this closeness are:

• The handsome, still functioning 18th and 19th century architecture – official, commercial and private, built of Danish brick brought as ship ballast.

• Ruins of many plantation structures that once produced sugar and rum, particularly former windmills that ground sugar cane.

• The presence of four churches of the Danish Lutheran denomination, with special sections for Danish gravesites in two old cemeteries.

• Many African heritage and mixed blood families carrying Danish last names, even the use of historic Danish first names for Crucian children.

• A Friends of Denmark organization that enjoys exchange-visit festivals with its sister society in Denmark, the Danish West Indian Society.

• Access on the internet to over 5 million documents in the Danish archives relevant to the Danish West Indies, as our islands were called.

• A friendly Crucian population that welcomes and looks out for visiting Danes.

If you happen to be a visiting Dane, we bid you Velkommen!

CLUES TO HISTORY IN CORRESPONDENCE FROM FORMER TIMES

by Nina York

illustrated articles from the pages of this magazine, 2009-2019, documenting in English and Danish the legacy of Denmark’s imprint on our culture. Undercover Books and Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, $20.

transformation has taken place in the ways we communicate with each other. Not all that long ago, people wrote letters by hand, or at least sent postcards with greetings from places they visited. Today, we use cell phones for texts, e-mail, and even face-to-face video, and at a fraction of the cost, instantaneous instead of delayed. Hardly anyone writes letters or sends postcards.

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Formerly, a letter would take several weeks to go from St. Croix to Denmark or vice versa. For important official messages, delays could be disastrous, such as in the case of an uprising, the death of a leading official, or a natural disaster. There have been a few times, such as after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 when we found ourselves having lost contact for a week with the rest of the world, causing real panic.

While we must be thankful that instant communication is available between us and almost anywhere in the world, there is room for a bit of nostalgia about the insight rendered into the lives of Danish ancestors as they conveyed to family and friends their reports on the challenges of life in the tropical environment.

In Denmark, receiving a letter from a close friend or relative stationed here was a cause for celebration, and if accompanied by a photograph or at least a postcard studied with intense interest by the Danish recipients. Since there was plenty of spare time to write, this correspondence was a significant contribution to family history and was kept secure and passed from one generation to the next.

That family history has led to numerous visits to our island by descendants of a former gendarme, soldier, or civilian employee in search of the sites mentioned in the old correspondence they had read. Fortunately, quite a few of these old locations have been preserved and, in addition, the family members get a small taste and feel of what tropical living is like without, of course, knowing or realizing how difficult it actually was to live here without refrigeration and other conveniences.

Nina York, born in Denmark but a St. Croix resident since 1976, has been a con tributor to this publication since 2009 and was its editor from 1990 -2003. She offers guidance to visitors from Denmark and the mainland, does translations, and sells her books, historic maps and print reproductions. ninayork@gmail.com

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BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS

Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Come with us to Buck Island Reef National Monument and enjoy one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean! Choose a relaxing full-day excursion aboard the sailing catamaran Renegade, with famous beach BBQ, or enjoy the beach and snorkeling on a fun half-day trip aboard our power catamaran Adventure.

Experience one of our Sunset Sails; a beautiful time to be out on the water! For the ultimate St. Croix experi ence, all our boats are available for private charters for weddings or large groups. Gift Certificates available.

Give someone the gift of an experience they will always remember. Located on the Christiansted boardwalk; retail store. Authorized National Park Service Concessioner. www.bigbeards.com, Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628

Come explore Buck Island with us! Caribbean Sea Adventures offers a variety of boating packages to fit your every need. With options ranging from full, half day or private charter trips to explore Buck

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Island’s underwater snorkel trail, to sunset sails along the beautiful coastline, there is an option for every occasion. New to our fleet is a 32’ Boston Whaler, offering a more intimate charter experi ence. All Buck Island trips include snorkel gear and instruction, guidance on the underwater trail, flotation devices, water and rum punch. Scuba div ing trips and wedding ceremonies also available. www.caribbeanseaadventures.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027

Take a fast and exciting sail with local sailing legend and calypso recording artist Llewellyn Westerman aboard his 37-foot locally-designed and built, six-passenger performance trimaran Charis+. He’s been sailing to Buck Island National Monument since 1960 and assures a comfortable arrival to the beach or the first desig nated underwater National Park. Snorkel gear is provided. Departs from the St. Croix Yacht Club at Teague Bay 9 to 1:00 am, 1:30 to 5:30 pm, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Personalized sails available. Call for more information and reservations

Lyric Sails – 340-201-5227

Experience the magic of Frederiksted sailing onboard the custom-built 63ft historic racing catamaran, Jolly Mon! On our signature live music sunset sail, be ser enaded by local and visiting musicians as you sip on complimentary rum punch, spot turtle tracks at Sandy Point, and watch a beautiful West End sunset. Want to

Caribbean Sea Adventures. Choose from 6 boats!

Buck Island Charters. Sail on 42’ Teroro II!

Ride That Wave with St. Croix Surf & SUP!

Owned and operated by lifelong Crucian Surfer, Bryce Scott, and his wife Amanda, St. Croix Surf and SUP was conceived to share their love and passion for the ocean.

Bryce grew up on St. Croix where this passion for the ocean and wave riding began, standing up on his first wave at Southshore’s Ha’Penny Beach when he was 6 years old! There’s been a loyal surfing crowd over the years that would watch the weather, check the winds, and dash to the perfect beach for the thrill of catching a wave! Bryce knows all the beaches!

Amanda grew up on the East Coast and always loved spending summer days at the beach. Four years ago, Bryce moved back to the island and Amanda

came with him loving the fact that she had discovered her husband’s passion and could now be part of it. She now stands up and rides waves with him!

Surfing and SUP (Stand-up Paddleboarding) are unique ways to experience St. Croix and St. Croix is a learner’s paradise with its warm, clear, blue waters and soft surf.

Bryce starts each 2-hour lesson on the beach going over surfing and SUPing basics. In the water, Bryce will coach you through paddling, body positioning, and popping up on the board. You’ll also learn patience while waiting for that perfect wave to take you in.

Bryce will get you up and riding the perfect wave and will have you stoked and riding many waves in no time! Call or book online for Surf and SUP lessons

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and/or Multi-lesson Packages; Group or Private lessons. Ages 6 & up.

St. Croix Surf & SUP 340-473-8150

www.stcroixsurfandsup.com

Snorkle

Michelle Pugh, a 41-year resident of St Croix, learned to dive in Los Angeles while high school and hasn’t stopped since!

In 1992, along with Jacques Cousteau, she was inducted into the platinum Pro 5000 through SSI. In 2004, she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Frame for being the first woman to dive with killer whales in the wilds of Canada, the first American woman to teach diving in Moscow, Russia and for establishing the mooring system on St Croix to protect the coral reefs. Michelle was also given the SBDC and Con gressional Award for Entrepreneurial Success for Dive Experience.

Sam Halvorson, Captain, Instructor, Dive Master, and Videographer, has been on board for 29 years. He knows the reefs like the back of his hand. His videos are a favorite souvenir!

Michelle, who’s made over 10,000 dives on St. Croix, is the only dive center owner that actually dives most everyday—guiding lots of customers by request. While developing

the dive mooring sites, she has explored most St Croix reefs and walls. Michelle has also traveled the world just to dive—like the East coast of the US from Florida to Rhode Island, the West coast from Canada to Mexico, The Red Sea, Australia, Solomon Islands, Borneo, Philip pines, the Antarctic, and most of the Caribbean Islands. And, I recently returned from the Galapagos Islands!

Dive Experience is St Croix’s first dive operator and the first PADI 5-star IDC center. They teach diving from novice to professional instructors. Located at Kings Alley on the boardwalk, their USCG-licensed dive boat is steps away on the dock. The full-service center features basic snorkel equipment to recreational and professional dive gear from Aqualung (US Divers) plus hats, towels, tees, Trudi Gilliam fish art and the largest Reef sandal selection on island. “With years in the business and my experience over time, I’d can say that Dive Experience is simply the best!”

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explore the West End by day and stay away from the crowds? Book a private day sail! Sail, snorkel, swim and relax in the always calm waters of the West while being taken care of by our professional crew! Private evening sails are also available by request. Sunset Sails sail Wed-Sun, private day sails are available daily. See our music schedule and book online, lyricsails.com

Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161

Buck Island Charters, with Captain Heinz and his son Carl, is one of the oldest charter boat compa nies sailing to Buck Island Reef National Monument. Teroro II, a 42’ trimaran, is the first commercially built boat by Gold Coast Yachts at Salt River and chartered by Captain Heinz. Carl followed his father’s passion, after sailing and competing in his youth and after helping to captain Teroro II to Buck Island for 16 years, and now has is own boat Dragonfly, a 38’ trimaran. He and his father love to share their local knowledge with the guests aboard and give them a very personalized snorkeling tour of Buck Island Reef. We are recommended by Fromer’s Tour Guide and sail from Green Cay Marina.

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DIVING

Dive Experience – 340-773-3307

Get to know St. Croix’s underwater wildlife— Turtles, Eels, Sting Rays, Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, Dolphins, and even Humpback Whales with St. Croix’s Original PADI 5-Star IDC Center! Michelle Pugh, a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, opened Dive Experience in 1983 and has the most experienced dive staff on the island. Diver safety, combined with fun and preservation of the marine environment are our primary concerns. Daily boat dives, Lionfish hunting dives—take your fillets home with you (yum!), and “No Moon” String-of-Pearl night dives! We offer diver training from the Discover Scuba program to dive instructor and complete dive and snorkel rental gear plus air and nitrox fills. New, expanded loca tion on the Chritiansted boardwalk at Kings Alley. We love to dive and it shows! www.divexp.com

Nep2une Scuba Diving – 340-227-1915

We specialize in small groups and personal service diving and we’re located directly across from the Frederiksted Pier and offer 6-diver max boat dives daily with over 30 different dive sites to choose from on the calm waters of St. Croix’s

West End. And we offer guided day and night dives at the famous Frederiksted Pier, as well as morning guided shore dives at the Cane Bay Wall. Here at Nep2une, we want you to have the best diving experience possible! Whether you have been diving for years or this is your first dive, your safety and enjoyment are our #1 priority! Be sure to stop by and check out our retail store for all your snor keling, diving beach wear and souvenir needs.

Sweet Bottom Dive Center – 340-773-DIVE (3483)

Find us in 2 breathtaking locations. At Cane Bay Beach, in our NEW 2,200 square foot facility and at the Carambola Beach Resort at Davis Bay. We offer daily shore diving to the famous ‘Wall’ only a short distance off each of the beaches. Dive our beautiful, healthy corals to see tropical fish, turtles, rays and reef sharks or schedule a boat or pier dive. Whether you’re interested in a Discover Scuba Diving experience or are work ing towards a certification, such as; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, a Specialty Course, Professional Instructor Ratings or Technical Diving, we can accommodate you. Air, Nitrox or Trimix tank fills available along with top-notch scuba and snorkeling equipment to rent. Discover

why diving with Sweet Bottom Dive Center is a sweet experience! www.SweetBottomDive.com, FaceBook and Instagram.

JET SKI & SEA SCOOTERS

Mermaid Adventures

SeaScooter Snorkel Tours - 310-742-5015

Get ready to be propelled through the beautiful Caribbean waters on a SeaScooter snorkel tour tai lored just for you. As it pulls you through the water, you conserve your swimming energy and get the most coverage of our enchanting blue waters dur ing your snorkeling time. We are a mobile company that goes out to all the hottest snorkel locations like the Frederiksted Pier, Sandcastle, Cane Bay, and Green Cay across from Tamarind Reef. We provide high-end snorkel equipment and train you on its use before your tour time starts. We also photograph and video your entire tour. By touring with us, you are helping to keep the reef healthy for future tours and generations to come. Part of all proceeds benefit reef charities on St. Croix. Open every day, 9am6pm. www.mermaidadventures.net, FB, IG

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West End Water Sports – 340-277-8295

Located in Frederiksted at the popular Rainbow Beach next to Rhythms Restaurant and Bar, we offer lounge chairs, umbrellas, Jet Ski rentals or tours by appointment, and now Yamaha Sea Scooters—the perfect way to explore the world underwater! The West End has some of the calm est and clearest waters on the island. Our beauti ful swimming and snorkeling area is in front of the beach and, beyond that, the Jet Ski free ride zone is large and uncrowded for safe and fun rid ing. More action can be found on a Jet Ski tour to Sandy Point and Hams Bluff Lighthouse. Call or book online on our website. Spend a relaxing day on Rainbow Beach and enjoy good island food and drinks from Rhythms at the same time! www.wewatersports.com, FB

KAYAK TOURS

Island Kayak Sailing Adventures - 340-626-3921

If you want an unforgettable experience on the pristine waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands, then book an adventure with Island Kayak Sailing Adventures (IKSA). Come explore our enchanted estuaries, remote beaches, and lagoons. We offer customizable self-guided or guided excursions, using our Hobie Trimarans. Glide across the water on our Stepper SUP (stand-up paddleboard) or the Beast SUP board (holds up to 6 people). Hear our history in an enchanting manner with our land excursion or play with our large beach games with family and friends. So, if you are feeling stressed, anxious, or bored, then it’s time to say ‘yes’ to fun, sun, and adventure! No matter what experience you choose, IKSA has an adventure waiting for you. Open 7-days-a-week, 9am – 5pm. www.kayaksailingadventures.com, FB—IKSA.

Sea Thru Kayaks VI – 340-244-8696

Your paddle sport Go-To on St. Croix! Located inside of Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, providing a waterfront experience into the heart of nature and history. Experience the incredible natural phenomenon of our bioluminescent bay in our completely transparent kayaks. Your entire boat will become immersed in millions of light-emitting micro-organisms with limitless visibility of the glowing wonders around you, creating a bucket list experience unlike any other. Soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy one of our daytime tours in the Caribbean sun, creating a fun and family-friendly experience in one of our glass-

bottom kayak eco or beach tours. For the more adventurous, view our rentals, from glass bot tom and ocean kayaks, to soft top and transpar ent SUPs. www.seathrukayaksvi.com, FB

Virgin Kayak Tours – 340-514-0062

Voted ‘Best Kayak Tour’ on St. Croix for the

Jet Ski Sea Scooter Kayak Paddle Board Snorkel Umbrellas Chair Rental Water Hammock

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past eight years by the readers of the VI Daily News! Family owned and operated for 20 years, Virgin Kayak Tours offers nighttime Bioluminescent Tours, Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve tours, and Custom Tours—half day, full day, or week long. They use the award-winning Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayaks, so your tour is effortless, even in windy conditions, and focus on St. Croix ecol ogy, Pre-Columbian history, and the cultural landscape. “You’ll definitely see our passion shine through on every St. Croix kayak tour!” Located off Route #80 at Salt River Marina. www.virginkayaktours.com, FB, IG

SURFING

St. Croix Surf & SUP – 340-473-8150

Surfing is one of the most unique and exhila rating watersports St. Croix has to offer as you hop a wave that propels you through the water! Now St. Croix has its own Surf School with surfer Bryce Scott anxious to share his 30 years of experience, love of the ocean, and of waveriding with you! St. Croix Surf & SUP is owned and operated by Bryce and his wife Amanda and offers 2-hour private and group Surf and SUP lessons as well as Multi-lesson Packages. They use the best soft-top surfboards on the market to keep you safe and have you standing up in no time. Come get stoked and ride your first wave or learn Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) with us! Call or book online. www.stcroixsurfandsup.com

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Beaches Beaches

MAKE A BIG SPLASH!

All beaches in the USVI are open to the public although access through private property and hotels may have restrictions.

Buck Island Reef National Monument

The National Park Service has operated Buck Island Reef as a National Park since 1961.

Underwater trail, two beaches, two picnic areas, snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facilities. Seven miles East of Christiansted; use authorized National Park Service concessionaires. www.nps.gov/BUIS

Cane Bay Beach

On St. Croix’s Northshore, this is a long, sandy beach with shade and great snorkeling; relatively shallow and nice for swimming. Diving’s famous “Wall” is located here. Sweet Bottom Dive Center and The Landing Beach Bar to serve you!

Columbus Landing

Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493 at the site of Salt River Bay. Take the road to the left of Salt River Marina. Minimal facilities. Managed by the Territorial State Historic Preservation Office (DPNR), and is within the boundaries of the National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. www.nps.gov/SARI

Cramer Park

Before Pt. Udall, on the East End, is a beautiful long, deep beach with bathrooms, changing rooms, and picnic tables.

Dorsch Beach

On the right, just before Sandcastle on the Beach Hotel and Beach Side Café, is a wonderfully convenient beach with parking and some shade.

Frederiksted Beach

Right next to Ft. Frederik, it is a favorite of cruise ship passengers. Convenient parking and changing facilities.

Rainbow Beach

North of Frederiksted, this is a lively beach with bar and restaurant. West End Watersports offers Jet Ski, Sea Scooter, Kayak, and Paddle Board rentals. Live music on Sunday afternoons. A local favorite!

Reef Beach

Right next to Duggan’s Reef Restaurant on the East End is a nice slip-of-a-beach. With a very gradual decline, the beach is perfect for windsurfing or for swimming with small children. The Reef Golf Course is across the street.

Sandy Point

Located on St. Croix’s West End, this spectacular beach is part of Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge and is one the longest in the Caribbean! Leatherback Turtle nesting is underway now and the beach is closed to the public until the first week in September. Follow on Facebook.

Shoy Beach

Deep and lush, this beach is located inside the entrance to The Buccaneer Hotel; the guard gate attendant to the right will let you through. Park at the end of the road. No facilities; some shade trees. A local favorite.

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Cane Bay Beach. Ted Davis Frederiksted Beach. Ted Davis

Shoys Beach. Al Dorsa Sandy Point. Susan Wall

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Five-Mile Start at Buck Island.

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Tee-off at one of St. Croix’s exceptional golf courses!

Carambola Golf Club & Country Club –340-778-5638

SUNDAY, NOV 13

Join us for the 26th Annual St. Croix Coral Reef Swim! Registration is open and plans in the works for a memorable, safe race. This event attracts fitness swimmers competing for fun, as well as worldclass open-water athletes in age groups from 11-75.

The Coral Reef Swim includes a One Mile, Two-Mile and a Five-Mile race through turquoise water and colorful coral reefs, all ending at The Buccaneer’s Mermaid Beach where a steel band and refreshments await. The One-Mile and the Two-Mile race follow the East End shoreline, and the renowned Five-Mile race begins at Buck Island, a living coral reef designated an underwater park by the U.S. National Park Service in 1961. With three distances to choose from, the event offers an experience for every level of swimmer.

Temporarily closed for renovations to clubhouse and course. Call, check website/Facebook for updates. Commissioned by Laurence Rockefeller, as the centerpiece of a luxury Caribbean resort com plex, and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., a beautiful, challenging par-72, 18-hole course that stretches over 7,000 yards with water hazards coming into play on 7 holes. Carambola opened in 1966 to rave reviews and was considered by the master designer himself to be one of his fin est courses. A great golfing treasure, it is the fin est course in the Virgin Islands. This course is a Caribbean gem and a “must play” for any true lover of the game. Pro Shop. Clubs and cart rent als. Call for rates, specials, and tee times. 72 Estate River. www.golfcarambola.com

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2144

Open 7 days a week beginning at 7:30am. An East End, 18-hole course that takes the player over rolling hills to the water’s edge with incredible views! Call for rates and tee times. Pro Shop. www.thebuccaneer.com

The Reef Golf Course – 340-773-8844

Open Mon – Sat, 7am – 5pm, Sun, 7am – 3pm A 9-hole course, Par 35, with a driving range. Carts and rental clubs, golf lessons, Golf Shop. Also on site, an 18-hole Disc Golf course. Rental discs available. Pickle Ball, Tennis. Membership Rates, Greens Fees, Events, and Twilight pricing at www.reefcondosusvi.com, FB

Sights along the way!

Awards Lunch and Ceremony at The Buccaneer’s Terrace Restaurant. Exact schedule will be posted/ emailed the week before the race. The Buccaneer is the host hotel again this year with discounted rates available.

FINISH at The Mermaid Beach.

St. Croix Coral Reef Swim

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TENNIS

Open to the public. Stay tournament-ready!

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2143

Open Mon – Fri, 8 - 11am and 3 - 6pm; Sat, 811am. Pro Shop open 7:30am – 5pm. Eight East End courts; lighted courts by appoint ment. Pro Shop and Game Match Service. Tennis Pro available for lessons. Call to reserve court time. www.thebuccaneer.com

The Buccaneer Hotel courts. Steve Simonsen

Carambola Golf Club & Country Club. A 4-star rating from GOLF magazine. Kelly Greer

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HISTORY

HISTORY is what this island has an abundance of, going back several thou sand years. Back then, the Amerindian population that had migrated here from South America called it Ay Ay. A tribe known as Caribs lent their name to the region and was encountered at Salt River in 1493 by the first Europeans, the 17-ship fleet of Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the new world. He claimed the island for Spain and called it Santa Cruz, the Spanish version of its present name.

Over the following centuries, many European nations started exploiting the Caribbean archipelago, with the British, Dutch, and French joining Spain in taking possession of the rich resources found in some of the islands, battling pirates that posed a dramatic challenge to the treasures derived from mineral resources. But agriculture, in the form of sugar cane cultivation, turned out to be a winning formula, as sugar, and its by-product rum, were incredibly valu able crops.

Under chang ing ownership by the Dutch, British and French, including a brief ownership by the Knights of Malta, this island did not prosper, and it was sparsely colonized. The French, that owned it from the mid-1600’s and gave it its present name, actually aban doned it around 1700 having failed at developing a viable plantation economy. For over 30 years St. Croix returned to its natural state, when a business enterprise of the little Scandinavian nation of Denmark, that since 1666 had taken posses sion of St. Thomas and later St. John to the north of St. Croix, in 1733 made the

decision to expand and purchase this island from the French.

Known as the Danish West India and Guinea Company, it excelled in sugar cultivation and export made possible by slave trade from West Africa, a necessity for developing a large-scale operation of sugar cane harvests, for which this island was ideally suited thanks to its terrain and rainfall.

In no time, the island was trans formed, with forests giving way to planted sugar cane fields by thousands of enslaved persons who, after being brought here under horrific conditions, toiled in the fields under the hot sun. The island’s cane fields and accompany ing estate structures were owned by an assortment of nationalities, with the English, Scots and Irish dominating, but the military and administration was run by Danes, after the island owner ship was conferred to the Danish king in 1771.

Soon, a lot of money was made here, but at a high cost of human life. The island posed health risks from tropical diseases and poor hygienic standards and opposition to the cruel treatment of the enslaved eventually brought about emancipation in 1848, several years after the British-owned islands had initiated it. But the fact that cane sugar was not so valuable since beet sugar now competed with it made conditions worse, and a revolt in 1878 led to further decline.

So the islands of the Danish West Indies, as the three were called, were a sad sight and, in the early 20th century when WW1 was underway, the United States took interest in us for our strate gic location, particularly as the Panama Canal had just been completed, and Germany was threatening to take pos session of us. At a price of $25 million in gold, the transfer of the islands, to be known as the United States Virgin Is lands, took place on March 31, 1917. And, the rest is History, of a different kind.

Whether renting a car or crossing the street, it is vital to remember that traffic in the USVI flows from the left side of the road. St. Croix has two towns—Christiansted at the cen ter on the North Shore and Frederiksted at the West End. The Caribbean Sea, which surrounds the island, is always there to guide you along the roads that wind around the coast.

Car rental agencies have a variety of vehicles available from sporty jeeps to roomy air-conditioned sedans, vans, and SUVs. The average price usually includes unlimited mileage but you fill the tank upon return! Both US and other driver’s licenses are recognized. The driver and front seat passenger are required by law to use seat belts and cell phone talking or texting is not allowed.

Parking in Christiansted is limited. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near Ft. Christians vaern, until 4:30 pm, and a public lot with fees on Strand and King Cross Street. Running from mid-island west to within 1 mile of Frederiksted is the 4-lane, divided Melvin H. Evans Highway. The speed limit is 55. In other areas, the 35 mph limit applies; in town, 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

St. Croix’s history is mirrored in its old church struc tures. The Moravian brethren, arriving here in the 1730s from Saxony in today’s Germany, founded their mission to bring Christianity to the enslaved part of the population.

The historic Anglican (Episcopalian) churches built in Gothic style include St. John’s in Christiansted and, in Frederiksted, St. Paul’s church. The large number of Irish settlers, along with Englishmen and Hispanics, have contributed to the presence of the Catholic church; Holy Cross in Christiansted is the oldest in the Virgin Islands. The Danish rule of the island from 1733 to 1917 brought the Lutheran church, which still plays a large role here.

Lord God of Sabaoth in Christiansted occupies the former Dutch Reformed Church; Holy Trinity in Frederiksted was built shortly after the town was founded. The Dutch Re formed church (Presbyterian) now has a new mid-island home.

There are 150 churches on St. Croix, from SeventhDay Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, and many more. Church attendance and activities are impor tant to a large part of our population; visitors are always welcome at services, often a high point in their island experience. Many other faiths offer places of worship—a Jewish synagogue, a Hindu temple, and a Muslim mosque, to name a few. A church listing can be found in the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 48.

Destination St. Croix

LOCATION/SIZE. St. Croix coordinates are 17.7246° N, 64.8348° W. We are part of the US Virgin Islands, located 90 miles East of Puerto Rico, and part of the Antilles chain from the Bahamas down to Trinidad. St. Croix is sur rounded by the Caribbean Sea, is 82.8 square miles, 28 miles long x 7 miles wide.

GETTING HERE. Airlines flying to St. Croix are American Airlines, Cape Air, Delta Airlines, Sea Flight, Silver/Seaborne, and Spirit Airlines. Check www.viport.com for current schedules. No passports needed for US citizens!

CLIMATE. Year-round temps are in the 80s dur ing the day, 70s at night, with summer somewhat warmer. Easterly trade winds keep the humidity down. Most showers are over in minutes. Resi dents collect rainwater from their roof into house hold cisterns; saltwater distillation plants help the supply. With water scarce, it is used sparingly.

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VIRGIN ISLANDERS. Virgin Islanders are a reserved but friendly people. “Good Morn ing,” “Good Afternoon,” and “Good Night” are welcome Crucian greetings. Everyone speaks English or a lilting version of it.

TIME. We are on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), one hour earlier than EST but the same as EST during Daylight Savings.

CURRENCY & BANKING. We use the US dollar and credit cards are accepted everywhere. First Bank (all branches) open Mon-Th, 8:30am-4pm, Fri, 8:30am-5pm. Sunny Isle & Frederiksted branches, Sat, 9am-1pm. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) Orange Grove open Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, Sunny Isle, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay and Peter’s Rest open Mon-Th, 9am-3pm, Fri, 9am3:30pm. Oriental Bank, Sunny Isle, open MonWed, 8:30am-4:30pm, Th & Fri, 8:15am-5:30pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. See maps for locations, Pg 54-58.

POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal sys tem, 1st class mail is .50 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .35 cents, international rates are $1.20 for cards and letters. See Maps for post office locations, Pg 54-58.

MARINE LIFE. All native plants, animals, fish (unless harvested for food), coral and shells are protected under the Indigenous Species Act. You will not be permitted to leave the territory with any plants or marine life in your possession.

HOLIDAYS. We celebrate Federal and Local holidays; the government closes for both, banks close for most, shops close on major holidays.

VISITORS BUREAU. Dept. of Tourism office is up stairs in the Frederiksted Mall, Strand St, Frederik sted. Open Mon-Fri and cruise ship days, 340-7720357. A smaller office is in the Kings Alley Hotel lobby in Christiansted, open Mon-Sat, 10-5pm.

WEDDINGS. For a romantic island getaway, tie the knot here and simplify your destination wedding! Request more info at www.visitusvi. com. Fill out and submit your Wedding Request for Proposal online.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS.

Police, Fire, Ambulance from landline— 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance from cell phone—340-772-9111 St. Croix Hospital— 340-778-6311

COVID-19 Hotline— 340-712-6299

Diver’s Alert Network (DAN)— 919-684-9111

AA Meetings, aavirginislands.org— 340-690-5283

Emergency Alerts, Hurricane Tracking Maps & Preparation Info, vitema.vi.gov 340-773-2244

TAXES. No sales tax but a 12.5% government tax is applied to hotel rooms.

COMMUNICATIONS. We have several radio stations and three television stations. Cable and Dish TV carry the national news. There are 2 daily newspapers, The St. Croix Avis and VI Daily News (also online), and St. Croix Source for online local news.

TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE. Local area code is 340 does not need to be dialed for local numbers on island. We have an AT&T Store at Sunny Isle Shopping Center, 340-778-6400 and Sprint/T Mobile Store in Peter’s Rest, 340-713-0055.

St. Patrick’s Church, Frederiksted. Ted Davis

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Easy Hotel Guide

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PHONE

Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River 340-772 1684 F

Carambola Beach Resort 340-778-3800 F F F F

Caravelle Hotel & Casino 340-773-0687 F F

Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes 340-227-9853 F

Chenay Bay Beach Resort 340-201-1309 F F F

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Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 340-773-0210 F F

Company House Hotel 340-773-1377 F F F Cottages By The Sea 340-772-0495 F F F F

Discovery Grove 208-340-1246 F F F

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino 340-773-9700 F F F F F F F F F F F F F

Feather Leaf Inn 344-474-1358 F F F F

Grapetree Bay Hotel & Villas 340-249-0700 F F F F F F F F F F F F

Holger Danske Hotel 340-773-3600 F F F F F F

Hotel on the Cay 340-773-2035 F F F F F F F

Inn on Strand Street 340-772-0500 F F F

King Christian Hotel 340-773-6330 F F F F F F F Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge 340-201-7983 F F F F

Northside Valley 340-772-0558 F F F

Sand Castle on the Beach 340-772-1205 F F F F

Tamarind Reef Resort & Marina 340-718-4455 F F F

The Buccaneer 340-712-2100 F F F F F F

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The Fred 1-844-789-8784 F F F F F F F F F F F F

The Palms at Pelican Cove 340-718-8920 F F

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The Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast 754-300-6983 F F F F F

The Waves Cane Bay 340-718-1815 F F F F F

Victoria House 340-692-8888 F

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GRACIOUSLY LOCAL!

ncrowded and unspoiled. Escape to St. Croix and stay awhile! The largest of the US Virgin Islands, citizens don’t need a passport to visit. Find blue waters, trade winds, lush landscapes, a rich culture, and friendly folks. Come to dive, fish, golf, shop, eat, experience our history, or just relax and soak up the island vibe. Plan your wedding, honeymoon, romantic get-away or family vacation and stay with us at one of our big or small, graciously local hotels!

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort, familyowned since 1945, is on the beach just one mile from downtown Christiansted. Choose from 138 guestrooms with private balconies or patios; four restaurants for dining. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, practice your swing on the golf course and tennis courts, or take a dip in one of the two outdoor swimming pools—all without leaving the property! www.thebuccaneer.com

Carambola Beach Resort, a Marriott Renaissance hotel at secluded Estate Davis Bay, is a get-away

like no other. Lush surroundings, cozy, private villas, breathtaking ocean views, a storied property, once owned by Laurence Rockefeller, set among Northshore ruins. Beautiful pool, private beach, beachfront dining and drinks, and Caribbean hospitality. www.marriott.com

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino, an allinclusive, adult-only (18+) experience on the East End, has been completely renovated. Redesigned rooms and hillside suites, a wide range of amenities, including two freshwater pools, tennis, fitness center, and restaurants. Unlimited food, drinks, and nonmotorized water sports. www.diviresorts.com

Grapetree Bay Hotel & Villas, is a newly renovated and restored beachfront 1960s boutique hotel. Charming and family-friendly with the Sea Terrace Restaurant & Bar, pool, hiking trails, and snorkeling. Eighteen large ocean-view rooms! Local art murals by Barbara Gelardi throughout. www.grapetreebayhotel.com

Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Rentals is a gated, historic Frederiksted property, an old Danish parsonage, within walking distance to beaches, the pier, shopping, and dining.

Six units, all new studios or 1 bedrooms with charming 1/2-acre garden, BBQ/kitchen, and pool. Wifi, AC in bedrooms, and full-time owners on property. Good reviews! www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620.

Club Comanche, Hotel St. Croix is a small, landmark hotel within the Christiansted National Historic District. The first hotel in Christiansted and built by Ted Dale in 1945, its headed for its 75th Anniversary in 2023. There are twenty rooms overflowing with West Indian charm; stay in the Main House or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse connected by a wooden skywalk bridge over Strand Street. The sugar mill replica on the harbor once served as a Honeymoon Suite. Convenient to the casino, shopping, restaurants, dive shops and seaplane terminal. www.clubcomanche.com

Holger Danske Hotel, is on the Christiansted boardwalk overlooking the harbor. Fresh water pool and just a ferry ride to the beach on Protestant Cay in the middle of the harbor! Minutes away from shops, historic sights, tours, and watersports. Boutique size, 42 rooms. Large balconies, Wi-fi, restaurant, large pool deck. Charming and convenient! www.holger-hotel.com

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TAXI SERVICES

Epidel Taxi & Tours 340-643-0205

Believe It Taxi Service 340-690-3774

St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport: 340-778-1088

FROM AIRPORT TO:

Buccaneer Hotel

$30 ($15)

Cane Bay $30 ($15)

Carambola Beach Resort

$30......($15)

Christiansted $25 ($15)

Club St. Croix $25 ($15)

Colony Cove

$25......($15)

Coakley Bay Condos $40 ($20)

Cotton Valley $50 ($25)

Divi Carina Bay Resort

$50......($25)

Frederiksted $20 ($10)

Grapetree Hotel $50 ($25)

Green Cay Marina $40 ($20)

Hospital $20 ($10)

La Grande Princesse

$25......($15)

La Vallee $30 ($15)

Lorraine Village $20 ($10)

Little Fountain

$20......($10)

Morning Star $25 ($15)

Queens Quarter $25 ($15)

Sand Castle on the Beach

$20......($10)

Sunny Isle area $20 ($10)

Tipperary $40 ($20)

Williams Delight $20 ($10)

Work & Rest $20 ($10)

Yacht Club

$50......($25)

■ Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street near Government House and in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.

CONFIRM THE RATE BEFORE GETTING IN A TAXI AS TAXIS ARE NOT METERED ON ST. CROIX. RATES MUST BE POSTED IN THE TAXI.

■ These taxi rates to and from the Airport and Towns were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the VI Legislature. Look for only licensed taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate.

Taxi Charges & Special Provisions

■ The charges to areas not listed in this schedule shall be arrived at by using the nearest place with a rate crossed to the next place ahead with a rate closest to the passenger’s destination.

■ A taxi driver, while on duty, shall not refuse any passenger unless the passenger is intoxicated and disorderly or in the possession of a pet (other than a seeing eye or service dog) that is not prop erly secured in a kennel. No charge for service dogs. Large kennel charge, $30., small kennel, $20.

■ Round-trip fares – double the 1-way fare plus waiting charge of $1. per minute after 5 min.

■ Radio/Phone call—the fare plus 1/3 of the basic fare.

■ Exclusive Taxi Request— pays the rate charged for 4 passengers.

■ Luggage—A flat rate of $2. Per bag is added for each passenger. The rate for items larger than 30” x 29” will not exceed $4.

■ Hourly Rates—Sedan/Mini Van (1-4 passen gers), $40., Van (up to 14), $55., Safari (up to 25), $80. Rates for additional passengers will be nego tiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s).

■ Sightseeing Tours—1-4 passengers, $100.00, 5+ passengers, $20. each for 3-hour tour.

■ Questions or Complaints—Call the VI Taxi Cab Commission at 340-773-1561, M-F, 8amnoon, 1-5pm. www.tcc@vi.gov

East End Marine Park Management Zones

No Take Zone – Protects near shore environments including mangroves, sea grass beds, lagoonal patch reefs, and linear reefs.

OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS PROHIBITED. ALL FISHING AND EXTRACTION IS PROHIBITED.

Recreational Zone – Allows snorkeling, diving, boating, and recreational shoreline fishing. Catch-and-release guide fishing, and cast-net bait fishing are allowed with a Marine Park Permit. ALL OTHER TRADITIONAL FISHING IS PROHIBITED (including but not limited to: fish traps; spear fishing; collection of lobster, conch whelk).

Wildlife Preserve Zone – Protects nesting female sea turtles using beaches in East End, Issac, Jack and Boiler Bays to lay eggs.

Operated by the Virgin Islands Waste Management Association. www.viwma.org | 340-712-4962.

Let’s start a leisurely walking tour of Christiansted at the site of the Old Scale House on the har borfront, known as the Wharf. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service. Major construc tion of a new bulkhead for the Wharf is limiting access to this building that displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrels of rum and sugar.

Nearby, The Old Customs House with its sweeping staircase, on the grassy area next to the Fort, was completed in 1830. It now holds National Park Service offices.

Fort Christiansvaern was the first public building to be started by the Danes after the island was purchased from France in 1733. It is built of Danish yellow brick and was completed in 1749 and later expanded. Its present appearance reflects the 1830’s period.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing construction, access to the Fort for the time being is limited but free of charge. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm which coincides with the hours of the adjacent Fort Parking Lot whose hours are strictly enforced. Brochures available at the Visitor Center.

The Steeple Building across Hospital Street, formerly the Lutheran Church, dates from 1753. This site, on the Walking Tour, is currently closed for renovation.

Across Company Street lies the onetime Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse , built in 1749 as a storage facility for hundreds of barrels of sugar and rum. In its courtyard, slave auc tions were formerly held.

Originally, Government House on King Street, was built as a home for a Danish merchant. That section dates from 1749; another section, the previous town house of a wealthy Danish plantation owner, was joined to it in 1826, together becoming the seat of the Danish West Indies government. The grand staircase and portico were added in 1830, as was the impressive ballroom/reception hall on the second floor by Governor General Peter von Scholten, who had his office and official residence here. Due to COVID-19 restrictions tours of the site have temporarily been suspended.

The Lord God of Sabaoth Lutheran Church across Queen Cross Street on King Street was originally the Dutch Reformed Church, built in the 1740’s and transferred to the Lutherans in 1831, who brought the furnishings here from the Steeple Building. Later, the steeple was added.

Across on Company Street is the historic Lutheran Parish Hall, and in the courtyard the former Pastor’s residence.

Walking up Queen Cross Street to Company Street takes you to Apothecary Hall on the left cor ner. Opened in 1828 by Danish pharmacist Peder Eggers Bentzon, the town’s first pharmacy remained here until 1970.

Nearby on Company Street is the Old Market , laid out in the original town plan from 1735 and still being used. The well dates from 1863. On this square you will also find the downtown Post Office.

Christiansted National Historic Site

Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site was the first unit of the National Park Saystem in the US Virgin Islands. The park’s historic buidings and grounds commemorate the Danish heritage (1733-1917) of the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, which was named in honor of the reigning King of Denmark and Norway, Christian VI. In the 1700s, Christiansted was part of a mercantile system that linked Europe,West Africa, and the Caribbean in the infamous “Triangular Trade.”

Christiansted was the first town in the Lesser Antilles to be built on the grid system and to have a building code. Its distinctive colonial architecture reflects the town’s status as capital of the Danish West Indies (1755-1871); the great wealth generated by the export of cane sugar, molasses, and rum; and the influence of government building inspectors.

Your tour of Frederiksted begins at Fort Frederik 1 by the cruise ship pier and waterfront park. Construction on the Fort began in 1752 and was completed in 1760. Featuring a museum with several permanent exhibits, and an art gallery, it is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Admission $5., children under 12 free.

A public beach with showers and bathrooms is next to Fort Frederik.

Governor General Peter von Scholten proclaimed the emancipation of the enslaved population in the Danish West Indies on July 3, 1848, from adjacent Buddhoe Park 2 named for the renowned slave rebellion leader, a bust of whom is displayed there.

The Oscar E. Henry Customs House 3 was built in the 1800s. The Freedom Fountain 4, facing the pier, was installed for the Emancipation’s 150th Anniversary Celebration.

After severe damage during a labor insurrection in 1878, parts of the town were rebuilt in Victorian style. Victoria House 5, on Strand Street, preserves the Frederiksted architecture of that time.

The Visitor’s Bureau 6 is located upstairs on Strand Street above the Frederiksted Mall and next door to the historic light blue building housing the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 7 Free admission to exhibits and gift shop.

Frederiksted is home to several historic churches, including St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 8, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 9, Friedensberg Moravian Church 10, and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church 11.

The handsomely restored Arthur Abel Complex 12, formerly The Danish School (1799), is now the office of the Lieutenant Governor in Frederiksted at Hospital and Market Street. At Strand and Queen Cross Streets is the Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library 13, built in 1803. Just behind it lies the Dorsch Theater 14, an open-air stage and event site. The Market Place 15, is still in use today, as it was in 1751 at the founding of Frederiksted.

WEST END ATTRACTIONS

Tour an early Danish homestead, the Lawaetz Family Museum at Estate Little La Grange on Mahogany Road. Plantation ruins offer visitors a tranquil backdrop for peace and contemplation at the Mt. Washington Labyrinth , 2 miles north of Frederiksted. Open every day, year-round. The entrance gate is to the left when you reach the property and parking lot. The Whim Museum , on Centerline Road, is the site of a former sugar cane plantation and temporarily closed. The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands also on Centerline, showcases on 16 acres of ruins of a former sugar planta tion 1500 native & exotic species. Award-winning Ridge2Reef Farm , on Creque Dam Road, is a USDA Certified Organic Farm with produce, tours, and workshops. The Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is .5 mile beyond the west end of the Melvin H. Evans highway. See St. Croix Map, Pg 54 for location.

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Clinical Laboratory, Inc. – 340-778-5369

SkyMed

has set the Gold Standard in the Air Ambulance industry—nationally, internationally, and in the USVI. SkyMed Corporate in Arizona has served North American members for 33 years and was invited to the USVI in 1999, by the Seafarers Union, to better serve their members.

They facilitate airlifts across the US, Canada, and Mexico and have performed international airlifts for expats and have assisted USVI members with airlifts and commercial air. Members are covered in the Caribbean and internationally.

SkyMed is open 7/24/365 for emergencies. They co ordinate Air and Ground Ambulances, Reserve Hospital Beds, that suit the needs at the time of the service, and Seek Location and Availability of a Specialist for that need.

SkyMed members have no need to notify us prior to an international trip. Take your card and go! (A similar company requires 10 days in writing prior to travel.)

SkyMedVI offers plans to Puerto Rico, Miami or City of Choice; a named city further than Miami increases the cost.

SkyMed pays regular air IF a test or procedure can’t be handled locally. A letter from a local physician stating such, is required for prior approval for out-patient/ same-day procedure with no need to be hospitalized overnight. (A similar company requires payment for that r/t air if there is no need to overnight in a hospital.)

SkyMed offers members travel benefits, like whole sale rates on cruises, hotel packages, and car rentals worldwide, and can make regular air reservations and personalize your trip through its agents in Scottsdale, AZ.

SkyMed uses carriers that are medically-equipped and FAA certified jets with EMTs or nurses and that have the necessary liability insurance required for a safe medical transport. We all use the same carriers; when one is out on a mission, we all call the next one from Puerto Rico or Florida.

Clinical Laboratory is a high complexity labora tory providing services to doctors, health care institutions & walk-in patients on St. Croix. All patients & doctors have real time access to test results via our secure & confidential online por tal. Our laboratory is CLIA certified & provides collection & testing services in a state-of-theart facility using modern equipment ensuring clients receive the most accurate results avail able. Our equipment is continually upgraded to improve the quality test processing & maintains the cutting edge expected by clients & patients.

Mt. Welcome Pharmacy – 340-719-7283

Founded by Pharmacist Steve Eckstein in 2007, on East End Rd, there’s now a 2nd location on Northside Rd at the Princesse Health Center, to better serve the community. Pharmacists Amber Harhen & Joe Cherkis are also on board to serve you. They specialize in Medication Therapy, Health & Beauty, Personal Care, Diabetic & Long-Term Care Supplies, & Medical Equipment. Prescriptions from other pharmacies can be filled here. Download the Mobile App & refill them online. East End Rd open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-6pm, Sat, 9am-4pm,

Clinical Laboratory. Clinical testing for medical profes sionals, employees, insured and uninsured.

Sun, 9am-2pm. Northside Rd open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Sat, 8am-1pm. mtwelcomerx@gmail. com, www.mtwelcomepharmacy.com, FB

Pampered VI – 340-773-7728

Tucked in Christiansted on King St at the Kalmia Center, we’re a boutique spa offering exceptional personal services & aim to create an unforgettable client experience! Let us show you

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our listing on Pg 60. Affordable membership plans can save you a $50K airlift to Miami!

what sets us apart! Luscious lashes, flawless skin, relaxing massage—we’ve got you covered! Arrive early to enjoy our beautiful showers & infrared sauna. Next door is The Courtyard Juices & Fitness Center for healthy, locally-sourced drinks, smoothies, and veggie fare. Pamper yourself or have a Pamper Party with us! Mobile Services & Group packages. Book online for a full list of offerings. www.pamperedvi.com, FB.

Plessen Healthcare, LLC – 340-715-7720

We were founded on the fundamental belief that world-class health care should be accessible to everyone & the workplace should be a joyful & fulfilling practice for the entire team.

Plessen’s Orange Grove medical campus includes a full-service, multi-specialty medical clinic & the first CMS accredited surgical center in the USVI. Plessen’s Urgent Care, at Sunny Isle Shopping Center, offers walk-in service 7-days a week for patients 2 & up. Avoid the ER for non life-threatening injuries & illness with in-house digital x-rays & laboratory diagnostics. Most health insurance, Medicare & MAP, accepted. www.plessenhealthcare.com.

SkyMed Air Ambulance – 866-349-2398

SkyMed has served the USVI since 1999. SkyMed Corporate in Arizona has served North American members for 32 years. USVI offers affordable rates for Puerto Rico, Florida or City of Choice. P.R. $120 single/$240 annual family; Miami $216 single/$336 family, Choose a city, $420 single/$660 family annual, + one-time $30 app fee single/ $40 family. Benefits include Round Trip for tests/proce dures not provided locally. Physician confirmation authorizes approval. Members don’t need to notify

us 10 days prior for business or leisure departures. SkyMed Travel helps members get wholesale rates on cruises, hotel packages & car rentals worldwide. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am.- 4:30 pm at the Gallows Bay office. SkyMed also brokers Emergency Services for non-members and can save them some money. 1-800-475-9633 7/24/365 www.skymedusvi.com

SkinFloraVI – 340-201-6191

SkinFloraVI is a micro med-spa located inside St. Croix’s only dermatology office at Five Corners. Our Medical Director, Dr. Carolyn Merritt, PLLC, has been treating patients on St. Croix for nineteen years adding integrated aesthetics into her practice by offering cos metic laser treatments, including laser hair removal and laser removal of small, pigmented lesions, Botox and fillers. A knowledgeable and experienced esthetician, Christine McIntosh, has recently joined the staff offer ing facials, body facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, and more. SkinFloraVI also provides many pharmaceutical-grade product options for acne, anti-aging, and normal/oily skin. The term “skin flora” refers to the beneficial communities of microorgan isms that reside on human skin. Our goal is simply to help you nourish, revitalize, and love your skin! Book online, www.skinfloravi.com, Facebook, Instagram.

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The Courtard Juices & Fitness Center. Yoga and workout classes!

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King Street,

press juices,

hidden oasis

The Courtyard.

locally-sourced,

take a peek at our latest ‘artist-of-the-month’ works on display. Most weekends, we offer Art, Yoga, or Wine and Food Workshops; schedule on our Facebook page. Open Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm; give us a call for drive-thru or pick-up service! We’re available for private parties up to 50 people. www.thecoutyardstx. com, Facebook.

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well as valuable resources and general informa tion. Accept our invitation to Experience the Difference and know that you will be working with a company that loves St. Croix and puts their clients and customers first.

extensive list of properties for sale and rent, as well as valuable resources and general informa tion. Accept our invitation to Experience the Difference and know that you will be working with a company that loves St. Croix and puts their clients and customers first.

Coldwell Banker St.Croix Realty – 340-778-7000

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Buying Here

Buying Here

Coldwell Banker St.Croix Realty – 340-778-7000

With broker Amy Land-deWilde at the helm, the professionals at Coldwell Banker St Croix Realty are eager to help you buy, sell or lease real estate. We offer a host of lovely homes,

With broker Amy Land-deWilde at the helm, the professionals at Coldwell Banker St Croix Realty are eager to help you buy, sell or lease

Lisa Christensen is a third generation “Cruzan” dating back to when St. Croix was under the Danish Flag. Lisa’s family has served the Virgin Islands in the govern ment, business and public sectors. As a Sales Associate and Real Estate Specialist with Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty I have the privilege of working with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable realtors on the island. I look forward to showing off “my island” to other local islanders or ‘statesid ers’ new to St. Croix. One of the things I like to share with off island clients is touring St. Croix from east to west introducing you to the local way of life on St. Croix. “I’ll work with you from a $10 piece of land to million dollar house!” Cell, 340.227.7899. Email, www.coldwellbankervi.com

SET THE STAGE FOR ISLAND LIFE!

Emelyn Morris-Sayre – RE/MAX St. Croix303-517-5116

Lisa Christensen is a third generation “Cruzan” dating back to when St. Croix was under the Danish Flag. Lisa’s family has served the Virgin Islands in the govern ment, business and public sectors. As a Sales Associate and Real Estate Specialist with Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty I have the privilege of working with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable realtors on the island. I look forward to showing off “my island” to other local islanders or ‘statesid ers’ new to St. Croix. One of the things I like to share with off island clients is touring St. Croix from east to west introducing you to the local way of life on St. Croix. “I’ll work with you from a $10 piece of land to million dollar house!” Cell, 340.227.7899. Email, www.coldwellbankervi.com

REMAX St. Croix – 340-773-1048

REMAX St. Croix – 340-773-1048

Emelyn brings over 20 years experience to RE/ MAX St. Croix, having previously owned her own real estate in Colorado. She is committed to provid ing exceptional customer service to her clients and customers. Many of her clients return for additional transactions or refer their friends and family know ing they will be treated with the utmost professional ism. Her client’s needs always come first. She has received the prestigious National Association of REALTORS Omega Tau Rho Award for Outstanding Service and she has earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation. Buying or selling, Emelyn would be honored to assist you. Her office is located on Company Street, Christiansted. Call 303-5175116 or office, 340-773-1048. www.emsayre.com

THE BEST OF ISLAND LIVING

by Sanni Craft Managing Broker Sea Glass Properties

Joe and Julie of Team San Martin are the most respected and knowledgeable REALTOR® Team on St. Croix. We are a long established, service-ori ented business, selling St. Croix since 1984 and St Croix’s first buyers agents. Clients know that Team San Martin is truly connected with the successful outcome of each real estate transaction, has a genu ine concern for your best interests, and is always prepared to go the extra mile. When we find your dream property, we will walk you through the Offer to Purchase terms so that you’ll have all the facts to make a good decision and use our negotiating skills that have helped hundreds of buyers acquire their dream properties. We live by our motto: Teamwork makes dreams work! www.teamsnmartin.com

Joe & Julie San Martin at RE/MAX St. Croix –340-773-1048

Joe and Julie of Team San Martin are the most respected and knowledgeable REALTOR® Team on St. Croix. We are a long established, service-ori ented business, selling St. Croix since 1984 and St Croix’s first buyers agents. Clients know that Team San Martin is truly connected with the successful outcome of each real estate transaction, has a genu ine concern for your best interests, and is always prepared to go the extra mile. When we find your dream property, we will walk you through the Offer to Purchase terms so that you’ll have all the facts to make a good decision and use our negotiating skills that have helped hundreds of buyers acquire their dream properties. We live by our motto: Teamwork makes dreams work! www.teamsnmartin.com

Joe and Julie of Team San Martin, are the most respected and knowledgeable REALTOR® Team on St. Croix; a long-established, service-oriented business, selling St. Croix since 1984 and St. Croix’s first buyers’ agents. Clients know they care about the successful outcome of each real estate transaction, have a genuine concern for their best interests, and are prepared to go the extra mile. When they find your dream proper ty, they’ll walk you through the Offer to Purchase terms, and use their same negotiating skills that have helped 100s of other buyers. Teamwork makes dreams work! www.teamsanmartin.com

RE/MAX St. Croix – 340-773-1048

RE/MAX, a name you can trust Globally and Locally for over four decades. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, your success hinges upon the expert advice and services provided by your real estate agent. RE/MAX St. Croix, is a full-service real estate brokerage. Our real estate professionals are commit ted to providing our clients with personal service based on experience, knowledge and skills. We are always excited to show off our island’s real estate market, customs, and culture. We have the reputa

www.stcroixthisweek.com

www.stcroixthisweek.com

St. Croix offers the best of island living. A beautiful island with stunning beaches, charming towns with artisan stores, and incredible restaurants. How many places can you sit on a sandy white beach, enjoy the turquoise water and be the only one on the beach?

St. Croix makes you slow down to enjoy the people and beauty around you, but it’s also different as it does take longer to get things done and we’re here to help!

If you are moving down, you probably have a lot of questions and we can introduce you to St. Croix and guide you through the buying process or help you find a rental. We are here for every step of the way.

Please reach out to us for a Buyers/ Relocation guide. It will have information on everything from insurance and how to ship your car, to a list of doctors, schools, farmers markets and much more.

Sea Glass Properties has one of the best search pages for finding your perfect St. Croix property. We are here to help you whether you are looking for commercial properties to buy/rent, or moving down and just starting your home search. Sign up for new listing alerts online by setting up an account.

Give us a call and we’ll connect you with one of our knowledgeable agents! They strive to make your introduction to the island and real estate a great experience!

Sea Glass Properties 340-715-7772

www.seaglassproperties.com

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Sea Glass Properties. Concordia, West End. For rent at $2250 per month. MLS #22-590, updated 3-bedroom house.

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CHANGE COURSE, MAKE YOUR MOVE!

tion for putting you, the client, first and placing your needs and goals at the top the list. Thinking Real Estate?... Think RE/MAX St. Croix. View a list of our real estate professionals on Page 2 and connect with us today. info@livingonscroix.com www.livingonstcroix.com

Sea Glass Properties – 340-715-7772

Meet the team of the fastest-growing real estate company in the Virgin Islands! Sanni Craft, Managing Broker- (340) 626-0737, Allison Mauro, REALTOR® - (973) 868-3246, Cindy Devlin, REALTOR®- (340) 626-3032, Justin Devaney, REALTOR® (340) 473-6500, Jennifer Haire, REALTOR® - (801) 628-3982, Elisabet Gabriel, and Ari’yana Francis, Office Manager. At Sea Glass Properties we strive to provide you with the best service possible! We will assist you from the start, of your search for the perfect property, to the end. If you are new to St. Croix, our agents will assist you in navigating and get ting familiar with the island. Whether buying or selling, we are committed and dedicated to serv ing you. Please contact us for any questions you may have.We look forward to working with you. www.seaglassproperties.com

If you’re working from home, why not work remotely from a home on St. Croix?

Sea Glass Properties. Whim, West End, listed at $885,000, MLS #22-86, beautiful home with many upgrades, minutes from the ocean.

ST. CROIX Sky Watch

The brightest star in the early evening sky is seen high in the east. But, it is not a star at all, but the largest of all the planets, Jupiter. Looking almost due south is the second largest planet Saturn; not as bright as Jupiter, but easily spotted.

Looking toward the northwest, you will find three bright stars, closest to the hori zon is Vega, higher to the east of Vega is Deneb, and south of both of those is Altair. Each bright star is in a different star group or constellation. Vega is seen as part of Lyra, the Harp; Altair, as part of Aquila, the Eagle; and Deneb is the tail of Cygnus, the Swan.

Vega is in Lyra, the Harp. This is the harp invented by Hermes and given by Apollo to Orpheus who was the musician of the Argonaut expedition. Altair is in Aquila, the Eagle. This is the eagle of Zeus who seized the youth Ganymede and carried him aloft to serve as Zeus’ cupbearer. The third star of the Summer Triangle is Deneb, in Cygnus the Swan. Of the three constellations, only Cygnus is somewhat easily seen to look as you might expect. Deneb is the tail of the Swan. A line of

fainter stars stretching south from Deneb is the Swan’s body and long neck, and cross this line is another line forming the bird’s wings. According to myth, Cygnus is the swan into which Jupiter transformed himself to deceive Leda the wife of the King of Sparta.

East of the Summer Triangle and north of Jupiter are four somewhat bright stars. These form a Great Square and the square is the body of Pegasus, the flying horse.

To find a horse here you need to use a great deal of imagination. First, the horse is flying upside-down. Fainter stars going west from the horse’s back form the horse’s neck and head. Other fainter stars extending west from the horse’s belly form the horse’s front legs. This horse has no hind legs or tail. In mythology this is the horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa, which dropped into the ocean after Perseus had severed her head.

Looking low in the northeaster sky you can find a “W” formed by stars. This is Cassiopeia, the Queen.

Around 8:00 a bright red-orange star will rise in the east. This is the red right

eye of Taurus, the Bull. By 9:00 Aldebaran will rise high enough in the eastern sky to be easily spotted. Around that time a red, star-like object will rise in the east. This is not a star at all, but the planet Mars.

Orionids meteor shower peaks on the night of October 21-22. These particular “shooting stars” are caused by dust grains left behind by comet Halley. As these pass into the Earth’s atmosphere they burn up about 50 miles overhead and create the quick flash of light we see. The best time to look is between midnight and dawn, from a clear dark location.

In the pre-dawn hours of November 8th you can see an eclipse of the Moon. Between 5:00 and 6:00 you will be able to see the darker part of the Earth’s shadow creep across the face of the Moon.

Unfortunately, by the time the total phase of the eclipse begins at 6:16 a.m. the Moon will be close to the western horizon and probably only visible from a high view ing location.

On the night of November 17-18 anoth er meteor shower occurs. This is the Leonid shower.

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By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the

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