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TABLE OF CONTENTS Aug / Sept 2018
Project Promise: Making a Difference............................................3 Duty Free Allowance.......................................................................10 Good Summer Reads......................................................................20 fusions, international small plates..................................................32 GET IT FRESH—Local Markets....................................................35 Cover Story: Photographer Lee Lashley........................................36 Our Danish Connection—VELKOMMEN!..................................38 Numerous Ties That Bind Denmark to Us....................................38 VI Bridal Guide—Keep This, Ditch That......................................39 Walk on Top of the Sea with Virgin Kayak Tours!.........................41 History of Golf................................................................................47 DRIVE SAFE—STAY LEFT............................................................48 Island Worship................................................................................49 Before the Centennial Legacy Project, There Was This.................59 Make it a Spa Day!..........................................................................60 Get In on the Ground Floor with RE/MAX..................................62
Cover Artist Another Time.
Lee Lashley.
FEATURES
Susan Wall
Self Portrait
ON THE COVERS
LEISURE
Events Calendar.........................................................4 Attractions & Tours...................................................7 Shopping.................................................................10 Easy Shopping Guide..............................................22 Dining......................................................................24 Easy Dining Guide..................................................34 Island Art.................................................................36 Island Weddings......................................................39 Watersports.............................................................40 Beaches....................................................................46 Golf & Tennis..........................................................47 Treat Yourself...........................................................60
DESTINATION ST. CROIX
AUGUST 2018 “Quenching Your Love”
Helpful Info & Phone Numbers.............................48 Accommodations....................................................50 Easy Hotel Guide.....................................................50 Transportation........................................................52
Nikon D3x, 14mm lens Underwater housing, 6” dome, pre-focus.
MAPS
Yellow Sage.
Susan Wall
St. Croix Road Map...............................................54 Christiansted Map & Walking Tour....................56 Frederiksted Map & Walking Tour......................58
LIVING
Real Estate................................................................62 St. Croix Sky Watch.................................................64
ST. CROIX THIS WEEK
SEPTEMBER 2018 “Caribbean Catch”
Morris Caribbean Publications • St. Croix This Week • St. Thomas / St. John This Week • St. Thomas In A Day
Nikon D3s, 24mm/1.4 lens and flash Very low angle; very windy day.
IN THE USA
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Publisher......................................................Charlotte Atkins Art Director.......................................................Kevin Amsler Distribution................................................. Debbie Bradley Managing Editor................................................. Susan Wall
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Lee Lashley
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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) 773-1404 Fax: (340) 713-9806
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Tel: (340) 772-1000 Fax: (340) 772-0333 Good Day and welcome to the United States Virgin Islands! Our people welcome you. We are a unique place to visit with a variety of islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island and dozens of small cays and islets. Each island is unique. Each offers distinct and memorable experiences.
St. Croix is our largest island and we invite you to discover our historic towns; Christiansted and Frederiksted and discover the quaint shops and Danish Architecture. St Croix has wide open spaces, magnificent vistas and a unique culture. St. John is almost all National Park and perfectly preserved. It has sparkling turquoise bays and long, lazy beaches. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.
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St Thomas is the shopping center of the Caribbean with duty free shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Charlotte Amalie is the capital city of the United States Virgin Islands with its huge natural harbor, bustling port and vistas that will take your breath away. Try our underwater delights, bask on a beach, soak up some sunshine, sail into sunset or hike the trails. You can see why we call this "America’s Paradise." As the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, I assure you that we will do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable. Our people are warm and friendly. We will welcome you in conversation. Don’t hesitate to ask people for directions or shopping tips. Our people are eager to help you enjoy your visit. I extend to you my warmest greetings and hope you enjoy your vacation in the United States Virgin Islands, this year celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Transfer Day!
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Project Promise: Now Making a Difference at Home & Abroad
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here are those who create seemingly endless lists of things they want to do “someday”— and then there’s St. Croix native Resa O’Reilly. When Resa decides to do something, there’s just no stopping her! Several years ago, Resa realized the many challenges facing the islands’ youth, and rather than just thinking that “someone ought to do something about it,” Resa took on the challenge. She founded Project Promise, a non-profit organization that is making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth on island. So, it’s no surprise that, when Resa’s 40th birthday was approaching in June, she decided to mark the occasion by doing something truly amazing. “I’ve always dreamed of traveling abroad and helping children in need,” Resa remarked. So, when she came across an opportunity to volunteer in South Africa, one of her dream destinations, she jumped at the chance. Resa absolutely loved South Africa. “It captivated my spirit. Going to Cape Town was one of the best decisions ever! I had such an amazing experience that I was inconsolable when it came time to leave,” she recalls. For her volunteer project, Resa was assigned to the Grade R (i.e., Kindergarten) class at St. Paul’s Primary School in Cape Town. One of the main goals of St. Paul’s is to teach English to children whose native language is Xhosa. Resa’s “job” was to assist the teacher and teach the children through her English-language interactions. Resa loved working at St. Paul’s and quickly became attached to the students. She was shocked to learn what it takes for them to attend this school. These children travel long distances, often spending hours on a bus to get to St. Paul’s, which offers a better education than the schools in their townships. In addition, their attendance at this public school is not free. The children’s parents, who all live in crushing poverty, make great sacrifices w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
to pay the tuition so that their children can receive a better education. When Resa realized that the annual tuition of 4,000 rands, which is the equivalent of just $343 per child, she knew she had to do something to help.
St. Paul’s Primary School.
Cape Town, South Africa.
Resa with her Kindergarten Class.
Caterpillars bought toys for St. Paul’s students.
“Before I left St. Paul’s, I notified the principal that I would raise money to pay a year’s tuition for two of the Grade R students that I worked with. My first day back on St. Croix, I had commitments to cover the two students,” O’Reilly remarked. Of course, Resa didn’t stop there! Project Promise Board Members, staff and volunteers, family, friends, local businesses, and community members all jumped in to assist. The Caterpillars — the 12 and 13-year-old participants in Project Promise’s flagship program — raised over $1,000 to pay for the education of three more students, often collecting donations one dollar at a time. In the end, enough money was raised to pay the tuition for all 25 children in the class, plus one additional student. “When I told Principal Mgudlwa that I had raised the monies promised plus ‘a little more,’ she was floored,” says Resa. “She said that although many have promised to continue to help her students, I was the first that actually followed through.” Resa returned to Cape Town in July to present the money in person, this time bringing her own children whom had also helped collect donations for the students. Nothing could have prepared her for the emotions she witnessed after announcing that Project Promise had raised the money to pay for an entire year’s tuition for not just two, but 26 students! This was truly a special moment for everyone involved, the donation to St. Paul’s was made in honor of Mandela Day, an international day where everyone can take action and inspire change in the world. This gift of education for a year will truly make a difference in these students and their family’s lives. “My journey to South Africa served as a reminder that life isn’t about us, life is really about how we can help others in need,” said O’Reilly.
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What To Do - Events AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018
Cruise Arrivals* Frederiksted Pier
Virgin Islands Port Authority “No Port/Ship Calls from August and September 2018. Schedule subject to change without prior notice.”
*Check www.viport.com/Seaports/ Ship Schedule/St. Croix to confirm the most current schedule.
NOTE: Event dates, time, and location
were at press time. Call, email, or check websites to confirm. Online Magazine readers (www.stcroixthisweek.com) can click hyperlinked websites in the Events Calendar for more detailed information. August 15 is the closing date for event entries into the October/November issue of St. Croix This Week. Email info, in the format you see here, to annesalafia@gmail.com.
MONDAYS, 5:30pm. Crab Races at BREW STX.
ONGOING EVENTS
THURSDAYS, 5-7PM Yappy Hour” for Dog Lovers & Canines Un Amore Restaurant Patio 5% of restaurant sales benefit the STX Animal Welfare Spay and Neuter Program. (340) 692-9922; www.unamorestx.com.
DAILY MONDAYS, 5:30PM Crab Races BREW STX (340) 713-9820.
THURSDAYS, 6PM Disco Bingo Deep End Bar & Restaurant Reservations! (340) 718-7071; www.newdeepend.com.
MONDAYS – SATURDAY, 10AM-1PM Self-Guided and Guided Tours St. George Village Botanical Garden (340) 692-2874; www.sgvbg.org. FIRST TUESDAYS, 10AM-12:30PM Friends in the Courtyard (Pier 69) Strand Street, Frederiksted Creative time together, hosted by Fresh Start. (505) 670-0655; sandyhruska@gmail.com. TUESDAYS, 9-11AM Nursery Open St. George Village Botanical Garden (340) 692-2874; www.sgvbg.org. TUESDAYS, 12:30-1PM Meditation in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden (340) 692-2874; www.sgvbg.org. TUESDAYS, 5-8PM Two for Tuesdays Specials BREW STX Jason Jones plays classic country & rock, 7-9 PM. (340) 713-9820. Page 4 • August / September 2018
THURSDAYS NIGHTS, 7-9PM Seafood Boil with music by Alex Scimeca BREW STX (340) 713-9820; Facebook. THURSDAYS, 6pm. Disco Bingo at Deep End Bar.
3RD TUESDAYS, 6PM Book Discussion Group Undercover Books & Gifts (340) 719-1567; www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com. WEDNESDAYS, 5-9PM 2 for 1 Bottles of Wine Un Amore Restaurant (340) 692-2874; www.unamorestx.com. THURSDAYS, 10-11AM “Garden Zen,” Yoga in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden (340) 692-2874; www.sgvbg.org.
LAST THURSDAYS, 6PM Seaside Wine Club Seaside Market & Deli, Gallows Bay Four wine and food pairings, free. (340) 719-9393. FRIDAYS, 5:30PM Crab Races Deep End Bar & Restaurant (340) 718-7071; www.newdeepend.com. FRIDAYS, 5:30PM Paint ’n Sip Barbara Gelardi Art Studio, Company Street Text to reserve a spot! (340) 514-9038. FRIDAYS AND SUNDAYS, 6-8PM Music by Doc Petersen and Friends w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
What To Do - Events SAVE THE DATE!
AUGUST 18, 10AM-12NOON Free Public Snorkel Clinic Cane Bay Beach Learn to snorkel or advance your skills! Schoolaged children to adults welcome. St. Croix Environmental Association provides instruction and gear. Register: (340) 773-1989; info.atsea@ gmail.com, www.stxenvironmental.org. AUGUST 18 Sail & Hike Day Buck Island Reef National Monument Have a great day with St. Croix Hiking Association! Details posted one week in advance on website. (340) 772-2073; www.stcroixhiking.org. AUGUST 18, 6PM-MIDNIGHT Free Outdoor Concert Caravelle Hotel Casino Stage Patrick & the Swayzees from Key West are back on St. Croix! Their soul-inspired rockabilly music will get you dancing. They mash a variety of 60s genres for an earth-shattering performance and have graced the American Idol stage this season. AUGUST 18. Patrick and the Swayzees in concert, Caravelle Hotel Casino Stage.
CHOP Bar & Grill (340) 778-2467. Facebook. SATURDAYS, 10AM-12:30PM Kids’ Painting and Jewelry Class Barbara Gelardi Art Studio, Company Street Text to reserve a spot! (340) 514-9038.
AUGUST 26 Goat Hill Moonlight Hike East End, near Cramer’s Park St. Croix Hiking Association leads this moderate hike with fantastic views east and west. Details posted on website one week in advance. (340) 772-2073; www.stcroixhiking.org.
SATURDAYS, 8PM-MIDNIGHT Karaoke CHOP Bar & Grill Have fun with Rebel & Friends. (340) 778-2467. Facebook.
AUGUST 31, 5:30-7:30PM Jazz in the Park Fort Christiansvaern Bandstand Catch cool jazz sounds to the backdrop of Christiansted Harbor! Bring chairs, blankets, coolers and friends. Presented by Community Music. Free!
AUGUST 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018 AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 28. Jazz at the Christiansted bandstand.
AUGUST 1, 6PM St. Croix Hiking Association General Meeting UVI Extension, Room, 133 If you’re not yet a member, you can join! (340) 772-2073; www.stcroixhiking.org. AUGUST 4 & 5, 7AM-12NOON 4 Ocean Island-wide Cleanup St. Croix East End Marine Park teams up with 4Ocean, a global movement removing trash from the oceans and coastlines. Help clean the ocean around St. Croix, one pound at a time! Volunteers needed. Check Facebook for sign-up locations at 4oceancleaningstx or call (340) 718-3367. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
AUGUST 4, 7-9 PM Alex Scimeca Performs Caravelle Arcade Casino Singer and guitarist Alex Scimeca makes his debut at the casino, serenading the crowd with his sultry acoustic rock. 340-227-7156; Facebook. AUGUST 9, 5:30-6:30PM NPS Lecture Series UVI Great Hall Michael Morgan, UVI Agroforestry Researcher presents “History of Forestry in the VI” to include Native Tree Species and Forests. 340-277-9642; www.stxparkfriends.org. Facebook.
SEPTEMBER 2, 3PM Krewe de Croix Rib Cook-Off EAT @ Cane Bay Show off your ribs! Or just graze around on other cooks’ recipes. $20 entry fee for cooks, $2. a rib to taste. Music and awards, fun for the whole family! Val (817) 908-3912, Dee (828) 447-3986; Facebook. SEPTEMBER 5, 6PM St. Croix Hiking Association General Meeting UVI Extension, Room, 133 If you’re not yet a member, you can join! (340) 772-2073; www.stcroixhiking.org. August / September 2018 • Page 5
What To Do - Events TAKE TIME FOR THESE!
Continued from previous page. SEPTEMBER 9, 2-5PM After-Storm Preparedness Course Mt. Victory Camp Learn how to ensure you have your survival basics – shelter, water, fire and food – with little or no modern materials. Efficient fire-cooking techniques, simple water purification, wild edible plants and more! Suggested donation $15. (340) 201-7983; www.mtvictorycamp.com. SEPTEMBER 9 Spring Gut to South Shore Hike Stretch your legs with St. Croix Hiking Association and catch beautiful views up and down the hill. Details posted on website one week in advance. (340) 772-2073; www.stcroixhiking.org. SEPTEMBER 9, 6:15PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Services Congregation B’na Or Meet our new rabbi, Rabbi Marcy Delbick. Please bring a dish to share for the Potluck Dinner. marcygdelbick@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 9. After-Storm Preparedness Course, Mt. Victory Camp.
SEPTEMBER 10, 10AM-12NOON Rosh Hashanah Services with Tashlich Following Congregation B’nai Or For further information, contact: marcygdelbick@gmail.com.
Services (10am-12 noon), Contemplative Session (4-4:45pm), Yizkor (4:45-5:30pm), Neilah Concluding Service and Havdalah (5:30-6:15pm), Break the Fast Potlluck (6:15pm). marcygdelbick@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 21, 6PM-9PM Sunset Jazz Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a blanket or beach chair and catch the cool sounds of local and international musicians. Food and drinks available. Free.
SEPTEMBER 13, 5:50-6:30PM NPS Lecture Series UVI Great Hall Hear Julio Encarnacion, The Native Son, present “Preserving VI History, with People, Events, Culture, and Heritage Collectibles.” 340-277-9642, www.stxparkfriends.org. Facebook. SEPTEMBER 14, 6:15PM Shabbat Shuvah and Adult Education Congregation B’nai Or The Sabbath of Return. For further information: marcygdelbick@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 15, 10AM Religious School Congregation B’nai Or If you have children of any age, including very little ones, please contact the rabbi at marcygdelbick@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 15, 10AM-12NOON Free Public Snorkel Clinic Southgate Beach Learn to snorkel or advance your skills! Schoolaged children to adults welcome. St. Croix Environmental Association provides instruction and gear. Register: (340) 773-1989; info.atsea@ gmail.com, www.stxenvironmental.org. Page 6 • August / September 2018
SEPTEMBER 21. Sunset Jazz concert, Frederiksted bandstand.
SEPTEMBER 16, 8AM Morning Hike and Mikvah with Time for Reflection and Meditation Congregation B’nai Or Place TBA. For further information, email marcygdelbick@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 18, 6:15PM Kol Nidre Services (Erev Yom Kippur) Congregation B’nai Or For further information, email marcygdelbick@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 19 Yom Kippur Services Congregation B’nai Or
SEPTEMBER 22 Krause Lagoon Hike 26 St. Croix Hiking Association leads around the largest lagoon on St. Croix. Birds love it. Details posted on website one week in advance. (340) 772-2073; www.stcroixhiking.org. SEPTEMBER 23, 10AM-12NOON Calabash Workshop Mt. Victory Camp Come out to the rainforest for a fun morning of calabash craft! Make your own bowl or cup from scratch, and etch in your own designs. $10. (340) 201-7983; www.mtvictorycamp.com. SEPTEMBER 28, 5:30-7:30PM Jazz in the Park Fort Christiansvaern Bandstand Catch cool jazz sounds to the backdrop of Christiansted Harbor! Bring chairs, blankets, coolers and friends. Presented by Community Music. Free! w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
What To Do - Attractions & Tours PLAN YOUR NEXT ST. CROIX ADVENTURE!
ATTRACTIONS
Government House —340-773-1404 An elegant structure built as a home for a Danish merchant in 1749. Today it houses offices and a Governor’s apartment on the top floor. Courtyard has pools and gardens and a sweeping staircase to a 2nd-story ballroom used for official government functions. King Street, Christiansted. Historic Landmark. See Christiansted Walking Tour, Page 57.
Caravelle Hotel Casino — 340-227-7156 Newest Slot Machines, Video Poker, Spin Wheel Games, Cash Raffles. In-town Transportation. Open Mon – Wed, 11 am – 12 am, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10 am – 1 am, Sun, 12 noon – 1 am. Christiansted Block Party Summer Series. Local and visiting legendary artists. Details on Facebook.
Hams Bluff Lighthouse —First lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. North of Frederiksted. Historic Landmark. See Guided Hikes, Page 9.
Divi Carina Bay Casino —340-773-7529 Challenging Table Games for seasoned players and newcomers. Over 250 Slot, Video Poker, and Multi-game Machines—traditional and video reel. Ticket Play. Live entertainment. Carina Café. Currently closed for storm recovery. Fort Frederik Museum —340-772-2021 Built between 1752 and 1760, this National Historic Landmark, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Frederiksted Historic District, currently features a Collection of Local Cultural Moko Jumbie Art. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 4 pm. See Frederiksted Walking Tour, Page 58.
Point Udall Millennium Monument Easternmost point in the US. A sundial marks the azimuth of the first sunrise of 2000. Lawaetz Family Museum - 340-220-0466. Danish Homestead. National Historic Registry. Open Wed and Sat, 10 am – 3 pm. www.llgfarm.com
Ft. Frederik Museum entrance.
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Roseway – 340-626-7877 National Historic Landmark Schooner. Gallows Bay, Christiansted. Nov – Mar only. Sunset Sails, 4 – 6 pm. www.worldoceanschool.org.
Casino
The Museum of St. Croix’s Culture & History
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Round-trip Golf Cart Valet Transport from our parking lot on Watergut Street.
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Open daily except Christmas 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Museum Store: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon - Sat + Cruise Ship days infoatthegarden@gmail.com
Open Wed - Sat, 10 am - 3 pm & Cruiseship days, except Sundays.
Explore the sugar factory, slave quarters, and living museum Current Exhibits An African Venus on St. Croix Long Rows and Big Yards Hass, Hassman & Hass Racing A New Look at A Forgotten Life Alberta Viola Roberts Breaking the Silence: Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade My Granny House Trace Your Ancestry in our Research Library & Archives
Office located at 20 Prince Street, Christiansted, St. Croix 00820 52 Estate Whim, Frederiksted, U.S.V.I. 00840 www.stcroixlandmarks.org • (340) 772-0598 August / September 2018 • Page 7
What To Do - Attractions & Tours PLAY MORE, EXPLORE MORE, SEE MORE! St. Croix’s National Parks —340-773-1460
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Buck Island Reef National Monument
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Christiansted National Historic Site
In 1961, proclaimed a National Monument by President Kennedy. Spectacular beach, hiking and snorkeling trails. 7 miles from Christiansted. Accessible by NPS Authorized Concessioners, See Watersports, Page 40-41. www.nps.gov/buis Point Udall.
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Established in 1952, includes Fort Christiansvaern, Old Customs House, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse & Slave Market, Old Scale House, and the Steeple Building. Fort open 8 am – 4:30 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Restrooms and site parking. www.nps.gov/chri
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Plantation ruins at Whim Museum.
Susan Wall
CHANT Crucian, Heritage & Nature Tourism
Lawaetz Family Museum, Frederiksted.
Susan Wall
Buck Island Reef National Monument.
Ted Davis
Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve —340-773-3183
Founded in 1992 in cooperation with the VI Government, the park documents the human and natural Caribbean world of the early indigenous settlements here about 4000 years ago till the 1500s. Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493. Nature preserve. This Park is currently closed for major renovations after two hurricanes this past fall. Watch for the reopening of a new Visitors Center next season.
Salt River Bay Exhibit Relocated Hurricane Maria damaged the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve’s (NHP&EP) Visitor Contact Station. The exhibits, from this important National Park, have been relocated to Ft. Christiansvaern, Commandant’s Quarters, 2nd Floor.
Historical Walking Tours Nature Hikes & Tours
(340) 277-4834 • www.chantvi.org
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm.
Sweeny’s
St. Croix Safari Tours
NARRATED TOUR INCLUDES: ■ Botanical Garden ■ Ft. Frederik Museum ■ Frederiksted Lunch Stop ■ Drive through Rain Forest ■ Cruzan Rum Distillery
Departs 10 a.m., Downtown Christiansted, opposite Government House, King Street Returns 3:30, Monday - Friday Page 8 • August / September 2018
Email: sjtouss@gmail.com
Call 340-514-1594 or 340-513-8920!
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What To Do - Attractions & Tours ON-ISLAND EXPERIENCES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
TOURS Aerial—Scenic, Charters, Island Hopping Cape Air, 100 flights a day, 800-CAPEAIR (227-3247) and Shoreline Aviation, Inc., Seaplane Service, Oct 15 – May 1, at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. 340-642-3000, 800-468-8639 www.shorelineaviation.com. Around the Island — Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours. Narrated. 340-514-1594 or 340-513-8920 Departs Mon – Fri, 10 am, King Street, Christiansted. Botanical Garden —St. George Village Botanical Garden, established in 1972. Sixteen acres, 1500 native and exotic species. Restored buildings and ruins of a 19th century Danish sugar cane plantation. Open daily, 9 am – 5 pm (except Christmas). Museum Store. 340-692-2874. Certified Organic Farm— Ridge to Reef Farm. Tours and farm stays in camp-style eco lodging. Workshops in permaculture, agroforestry, and living skills. 340-220-0466, ridge2reef.org Christiansted National Historic Site — Alexander Hamilton’s Christiansted Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism (CHANT), 340-277-4834, Nina York, Danish & English, 340-332-4451. Danish Homestead— Lawaetz Family Museum. Historic 18th Century house and farm. Wednesday and Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm, 340-220-0466, www.llgfarm.com Guided Hikes — Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism (CHANT), 340-277-4834 (Maroon Ridge, Annaly Bay, Estate Hermitage & Parasol Mill), Mount Victory Camp, 340-201-7983 (Nature & Rainforest), and Bush Tribe Eco Adventures, (Issac’s Bay, Green Cay Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Tide Pools at Annaly Bay, Hams Bluff Lighthouse) 340-277-2503. Historic Frederiksted — Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism (CHANT), 340-277-4834. Horseback — Beach, Rainforest, Ruins. Cruzan Cowgirls, 907-841-1990. Restored Sugar Cane Plantation — Estate Whim Museum, Research Library & Archives, Sugar Factory and Mill, Slave Quarters, Great House. Open Wed – Sat, 10 am – 3 pm, Cruise Ship Days, except Sundays. 340-772-0598. Rum Distillery — Captain Morgan Visitor Center, 340-713-5654. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Gift Shop, and Cruzan Rum Distillery, 340-692-2280, Visitors Pavilion, Store. Open Mon – Fri, 8am – 5 pm. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Christiansted National Historic Site.
Ted Davis
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Duty-Free Shopping SHOP & EXPLORE, BUY LOCAL!
$1600.00
DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCE! For US citizens, this is
DOUBLE the $800.00 limit from other islands! 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. Island vibes at ib designs.
COMPANY STREET Asha World Designs - 340-778-2742 Climb the steps next to The 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 signature clothing line is hand made with pride in India,Thailand and Bali using hand-blocked and hand-loomed natural fabrics with globally-sourced fabulous prints. Look out for the new Moko Jumbie cushion covers and beaded bags. Complementing the ASHA collection, find a treasure trove of unique jewelry designs, accessories, gifts, textiles and homewares. This season also brings Bjørg, The Handloom, Desigual, Hipanema, Dutzi, several new capsule clothing lines from emerging world designers, and much, much more. www.ashaworlddesigns.com
Nicole Canegata
CUEROS leather goods - 850-512-3525
Let the pleasant smell of leather guide you to this wonderful shop on Company Street in historic Christiansted where you’ll find a variety of men’s and women’s leather goods from Colombia and Italy—art pieces beautifully handmade with delicate designs and high-quality materials. As the only leather store on St. Croix, we carry exclusive labels like LAND from Colombia and, for the non-leather lovers, we have the DESIGUAL line of bags made in Spain, with unique designs and versatile uses. Also, original “mochila” bags made by the Colombian Wayu Indians. Choose from bags, backpacks, briefcases, carry-ons, jackets, wallets, belts, and more; something for you, your family, or friends. Stop by to browse, and try one of our Colombian toasted, chocolate-covered coffee been treats! Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5pm.
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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. Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies.
■ Men’s ■ Women’s A glass of wine while you shop.
55 Company Street • 340-713-1445
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.
TOBACCO
Top Shoe Brands
BCBG, Jessica Simpson, Vince Camuto, Nunn Bush, Clarks, & Naots, just to name a few.
JOINT DECLARATION
See below for up-to-date specifics on Customs Duty information concerning Rates, Duty-Free Shop articles, and Mailing and Shipping Goods. Men’s & Women’s Bags • Totes • Backpacks • Jackets • Wallets • Belts 55 Company Street • 850-512-3525
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Duty-FreeShopping TRY IT, LOVE IT, BUY IT!
Eden South – 340-713-1003
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.
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—also available as a personal-sized bottle for easy carry-on when travelling. Our product line is made only from in-season, locally sourced fruit and is prepared in small batches for consistent 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
Sonya’s – 340-778-8605
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 fortunate 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 simplicity 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. Voted 2017 Best Handmade Jewelry of the Virgin Islands. Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com.
MIX & MINGLE—Indian spinning rings. Asha World Designs
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 imitated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. All creations are crafted in sterling silver, 14 & 18 karat gold—bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants. Our loyal customers continue to vote our jewelry #1 in the Virgin Islands. Visit us at www.sonyaltd.com Toll-free: 877-766-9284.
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
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Tastes of History Within Your Reach
■ Handcrafted Preserves & Syrups ■ Rainforest-Inspired Tees, All Ages ■ Jack’s Bay Pepper Sauce Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm Company Street, Christiansted • 340-713-1003 w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
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Duty-Free Shopping LOCAL, HANDMADE JEWELRY A MUST!
Panache Jewelers – 340-719-6624
With over 20 years of fine jewelry experience, Kevin Banani established Panache Jewelers in 2009 to meet the needs of the St Croix customer—fine jewelry inspired by romance, passion, and the beauty of the Virgin Islands. Your Authorized Dealer for Bulova, Seiko, and Michael Kors watches, Angelique de Paris bracelets, rings, & earings, Maralago Larimar, Rebecca, & Lauren G. Adams jewelry. Panache also carries a wide assortment of hook bracelets, & 14K gold, silver, & diamond fine jewelry. Distinctive Style. Distinctive Quality. Distinctively You. Come visit Your Ultimate Jewelry Destination on King Street, Christiansted. Open Monday – Saturday, 9:306 pm and Sundays, 11 -3 pm during Season.
PURE AND SIMPLE— Friendship Sterling and Gold hook bracelet..
The Natural Jewel
Designing and handcrafting jewelry on St. Croix since 1989
Cultured Pearls -Larimar - Amber Corals - Precious Stones Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm King Street, across from the Government House
340-773-3845
THE JEWELRY FACTORY
Sonya, Ltd.
KING STREET
The Natural Jewel – 340-773-3845 The Jewelry Factory – 340-718-4444
At The Natural Jewel we have designed and hand-crafted our jewelry on the premises for over 20 years. We travel the world to find the best Pearls, Larimar, Amber, Corals, Semi-Precious and Precious Stones to set in Silver and Gold. We offer locally-made St. Croix Hook Bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces and anklets. Visit The Natural Jewel on King Street and our sister store, The Jewelry Factory, on Queen Cross Street for the best variety. We love to share our history and culture too, so come in and meet and talk with owners Jack and Michelle at both stores. www.thenaturaljewelstcroix.com
St. Croix Hook Bracelets - Larimar Shell Jewelry - Sterling Silver Now carrying Atocha Sunken Treasure Jewelry!
Mon - Sat, 10 am - 5 pm Queen Cross Street
340-718-4444
HAPPY FEET—NAOT best sellers for style and The Shoe Bar comfort.
www.thenaturaljewelstcroix.com
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Duty-Free Shopping SHOPPING ON MY MIND! PAN AM PAVILION The 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, disposable cameras, batteries, and quality beach/swimwear for the entire family. So, if you are looking for excellent 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$$!
MODERN LOVEPODS—Timeless designs in sterling and PANDORA Rose. Authorized Pandora Dealer. Panache Jewelers
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BAG IT—LAND Ada Collection Tote, handmade by Colombian craftsmen at CUEROS leather goods. Susan Wall
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Duty-Free Shopping FINDERS KEEPERS
QUEEN CROSS STREET Adorn - 340-227-1343
ADORN is a warm and welcoming brick and mortar nestled in downtown Christiansted. ADORN was born to inspire making a home happier, to delight your loved ones, and to celebrate your inner whimsies. ADORN offers a curated collection of women’s and men’s apparel and accessories, home décor, beauty and gift items. ADORN is honored to support local independent designers and handmade artists. The exclusive home to Baja Zen, Susana Monaco, Herbivore Botanicals, S’well, and local designer, Gina Feddersen of Isola Bella. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for new items, events and more. Open 10am5pm, Monday – Saturday. www.adornstcroix.com
Hotheads – 340-773-7888
TWO OF A KIND—The largest selection of ladies and mens swimwear, casual clothes, and souvenirs. Purple Papaya
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! Come see us in our new ocation on Queen Cross Street near Strand. We’re open 7 days a week, Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm.
BODY ART—Shop Susana Monaco exclusively at ADORN.
JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 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 bangles 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 10am-5pm. Queen Cross Street www.joyiajewelry.com
BASIC BLACK—Trendy casual wear, swimsuits, and accessories at Hotheads. Nicole Canegata Page 14 • August / September 2018
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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 studio’s glass windows. View our extensive collection of stainless steel, copper, platinum, gold, and silver earrings, pendants, and rings. We have the largest 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 collection 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.
UNIQUELY YOU. We see you and your unique style; stop by Joyia and find your new favorite piece of jewelry! Kelly Greer
VINTAGE VIBES—Bali Jewelry…healing, inspiring, mystical at Tropical Bracelet. Susan Wall
One of the largest manufacturers of fine jewelry in the USVI & craft center
Local Artisan Gifts, Souvenirs, Exotic Liquors, Rare Cigars!
340.719.0672 www.islandbracelets.com
ADORNSTCROIX.COM
On the corner of Queen Cross Street & Company Street
ADORNSTCROIX.Com
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Duty-Free Shopping OWN IT, MAKE IT YOURS!
RJS Handmade Designs – 340-642-3291
Expect the best from Silversmith, Rosa Asencio! For over 14 years, her unique, handmade 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 is still the best method for capturing exquisite detail in metal objects rewarding the artisan with an object of great individuality. Visit the store to see the complete collections of earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets, inspired by the island’s beauty and culture. “Something is bound to catch your eye!” Located on Strand Street in Caravelle Arcade, next to Dashi. www.rjshandmadedesigns.com, Facebook
Small Wonder – 340-773-5551
INTO THE BLUE—Get lost in a sea of blue Chaney rings.
STRAND STREET Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040 On the corner of Queen Cross & Strand, we’re here to serve your island shopping needs. Elegant stones are set in precious metals by designers such as Vahan. Kattan, Lafonn & Colore; there’s a large assortment of handmade island hook bracelets in silver, gold & Black Titanium from The Hook Company; beautiful hand-painted enamel jewelry by Belle Etoile; amazing sterling silver jewelry from “butterfly wings’ to the Gem of the Caribbean—Larimar, or our local chaney. Consider our authentic treasure coinsDocument1 or South Sea1/26/07 Pearls for 10:18 a one- AM of-a kind jewelry purchase. Sunglasses include Maui Jim, Oakley, Costa, Gucci, Juicy, Marc Jacobs, Polaroid & Suncloud. We have the best
assortment of fine Swiss & fashion watches on St. Croix. Be tempted by our wide selection of liquors, fine bourbons, scotches & rums from around the world plus cigars in our humidor. Stateside packaging service! Open Mon - Sat 10 – 6 pm. www.bacidutyfree.com
Crucian Gold- 340-773-5241 Crucian Gold is home to a family of jewelry artisans. Discover how Crucian Gold’s original designs are inspired by the history, people, and natural environment of St. Croix. Visit our studio where we hand make jewelry in our on-site workshop. Enjoy unique silver and 1gold pieces crafted from recycled and Page eco-friendly sources. Monday-Saturday 10-5pm, www.cruciangold.com, sales@cruciangold.com
Rosa Asencio Silversmith
Just Steps from the Gov’t Parking Lot!
Crucian Gold
340-642-3291
Tropical print Sundresses & Shirts Swimsuits and Sunglasses Sunhats St. Croix Tee Shirts Sun Hats, Swimsuits & Dresses Wooden Toys 4 Company St., Christiansted
Strand Street, Caravelle Arcade #5
340-773-5551
www.rjshandmadedesigns.com
1110 Strand Street, Christiansted
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A delightful children’s store filled with a large selection of swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses, St. Croix tee 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 yearround holiday & event costumes. Layaway & Baby Shower Registry available. Our new location is just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.
GALLOWS BAY Rare Finds – 340-713-9254 This fascinating shop is found at the gateway to Gallows Bay — turn left on East End Road at the By-Pass traffic light. Here you’ll discover an assortment of different, fun gifts and collectibles. Open Wednesday thru Saturday, they offer something old, something new, something for every taste and budget. Browse here for a memento of St. Croix. 713-9254.
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.undercoverbooksstcroix.com w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
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Duty-Free Shopping SHOP TIME, TAKE TIME! AROUND THE ISLAND Ashley Furniture HomeStore – 340-778-6440
Your home is your haven and a reflection of your life and we are committed to helping you achieve your dream home with something to suit every room, every taste, and every budget. We have a large selection of Home Appliances, Accessories, Area Rugs, Bedding, Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Entertainment, Home Office, and Outdoor furniture. We are passionate about serving you with the highest standards of excellence with knowledgeable sales professionals, friendly and polite delivery teams and dedicated customer care associates to answer questions and schedule delivery and service visits. Up to 36 months, 0% interest financing available. United Shopping Plaza, open Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6:30 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm. www.ashley.com.vi, Facebook.
SHOW PIECE—Moko Jumbie Sterling hook bracelet. RJS Handmade Designs
FINISHING TOUCH—Exotic, one-of-a-kind pieces. Sweet Lime Furnishings
My Lord Variety Store – 340-779-3564 – 340-690-5043
Located off Centerline Road in the courtyard at Barron Spot Village Mall, this is your source for Reggae & VI Clothing, flags, essential oils, incense, soaps, accessories, novelties, and Smoke Shop. Come in for body and burning oils, rock incense, incense sticks, and burners, air fresheners, Shea butter, Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap, Dr. Woods Black Soap, African Black Soap, natural soaps, VI bandanas, scarves, tees, and sandals, Rasta patches and hats, Bob Marley tees and towels. Open Monday - Saturday, 9 am – 8 pm, Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm. Gomez Distributors, LLC, gomezdistributorsllc@gmail.com. Facebook
Antiques, Unique Gifts and Collectibles
340-713-9254
Undercover Books & Gifts
Reggae & VI Clothing, Flags, Essential Oils, Incense Soaps, Accessories, Novelties Smoke Shop Mon – Sat, 9 am – 8 pm • Sun, 11 am – 4 pm
Gallows Bay, St. Croix
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Barren Spot Village Mall
340-779-3564 or 340-690-5043
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 destination for all your grocery, home, and personal care needs. www.plazaextraeast.com w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Duty-Free Shopping GRAB & GO!
AROUND THE ISLAND...cont Plessen Optical – 715-7720 x 116
Luxury Designer Eyewear for the whole family is here on St. Croix! Located in Orange Grove, a few minutes from Christiansted on Northside Road, Plessen Optical (part of Plessen Healthcare) showcases high fashion eyewear in their retail shop. Add extra gemstone bling (at Duty Free prices) to your fashion wardrobe with luxurious frames from Swarovski— the only retailer on island to carry them! Also look for luxury brands like Tom Ford, Kenneth Cole, Izod, Revo, Maui Jim, and Steve Madden. Blu Tech Lenses, for blue light-blocking, and prescription and nonprescription sunglasses are available. On-site lens crafting for fast and efficient delivery; eyewear at the most affordable prices. Open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm, Saturdays, 10 am – 1 pm. www.plessenhealthcare.com/optical; Facebook.
Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360
Want that WOW factor in your home or condo? Sweet Lime Furnishings can help you get it, with indoor furniture made from teak, mahogany and other durable hardwoods; outdoor furniture in elegant unfinished teak, man-made wicker over aluminum frames or durable plastic lumber with a 20-year war-
THE BIG BLING—Gucci Oversized Square Glittered Sunglasses in blue, fuschia, or red.
Baci Duty Free
Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Queen Cross & Strand Street, Christiansted
DUTY FREE
340-773-5040 www.bacidutyfree.com
inspired by arctic beauty
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Duty-Free Shopping THAT CERTAIN SOMETHING!
GOOD SUMMER READS
Packed with 100 bedtime stories about the life of 100 extraordinary women, illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world.
THE EYES HAVE IT—Luxury designer eyewear at affordable prices.
NY Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz writes about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination.
Plessen Optical
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
Our enemy is not lack of preparation, not the difficulty of the project, the state of the marketplace or the emptiness of our bank account.
The enchanted history of why a group of islands in the Caribbean has evolved into the present-day Virgin Islands of the United States.
NFL player, film and TV-star Terry Crews chronicles his lifelong quest to become a good man, loving husband, and responsible father.
Undercover Books & Gifts 340-719-1567
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Duty-Free Shopping GIVE IT A WHIRL!
AROUND THE ISLAND...cont ranty; 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. We’re also happy to special order. Is your property a vacation rental? With 14 years’ experience owning and running a luxury inn, our store manager, Teri, can advise you on making it stand out from all the rest and that’s money in your pocket! Tuesday - Saturday, 10am – 4 pm, www.sweetlimefurnishings.com, Facebook.
The Frame Up – 340-778-3995
TABLE-TOP TURTLES—Carved wooden bowls at The Museum Store. Susan Wall
This Arts, Crafts and Frame shop has been in operation for over 33 years! From the budding art enthusiast to the professional artist, there is something for everyone here. Want to pick up a new hobby? Try beading, macrame, or wood carving— we have all the supplies for your inspired creation. We can also frame your St. Croix momentos, family keepsakes, art, prints and posters with a wide selection of frames readily available. We can also custom frame special art pieces and mirrors. We carry Larson & Juhl frames, museum glass, conservation glass and non-reflective glass to complete your picture. Watch for new Art Classes starting soon. Open Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday,
10am – 5pm. Located mid-island at the Sion Farm Shopping Center. Like us on Facebook!
The Museum Store – 340-692-2874
St. George Village Botanical Garden Museum Store specializes in botanically themed gifts, books and local art. Offering tasteful home decor and dazzling jewelry designs matched only by the Garden itself! If you’re a cook you’ll find one of the best collection of cookbooks on the island and other kitchen items. There’s great stuff for kids as well, with a focus on toys and books that are both fun and educational. Remember your trip to the Botanical Garden and St. Croix with a memento from The Museum Store. Open Mon - Sat, 10 - 4 pm & cruise ship days.
RUN WITH IT—Colorful, fun pinwheels at The Frame Up. Susan Wall
The Frame Up Arts & Crafts Center Custom Framing for Art & Mirrors Art Classes • Packing & Shipping Art Paint, Paper, Brushes, Canvas, Beads, Hemp Cord, Yarn, Crochet Thread, Candle-making Supplies, Embroidery Thread, Kids Craft Kits, Glitter, Sketch Books, Candy-making Supplies, Incense, Artist Greeting Cards & Prints, Sewing Notions, Fabric Paint & Dyes, Gift Bags, Boxes & Bows, Jewelry Kits, Feathers, Felt, Books on Drawing, Beading, Zentangle, Crochet, & Painting!
Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm
Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm • Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm Sion Farm Shopping Center CALL US: 340-778-6240
everyday 6:30am - 11:00pm
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Duty-Free Shopping SHAKE IT UP, GO WEST!
SMALL CARRY-ALL—Beaded Pouch Necklaces at Caribbean Museum Center Gift Shop. Susan Wall
CULTURALLY SPEAKING—Accessories and home goods by local artist, Christa-Ann Molloy. The Fred’s Gift Shop
FREDERIKSTED
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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 18thcentury Danish townhouse on the Waterfront, Strand Street, Frederiksted. Open Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 5 pm and ‘Cruise Ship Days.’ www.cmcarts.org. Like us on Facebook!
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Gift Shop Art Exhibits Garden Courtyard
Shop With Fred is the trendy little gift shop associated with St. Croix’s newest hotel, The Fred. This place is small but mighty! Here you’ll find hip and quirky souvenirs that are unique to St. Croix. We promise, their T-shirts are the most comfortable you’ll find on island, absolutely perfect for a tropical environment! This is also a great place to find travel accessories and beach gear for the experienced traveler. They’re exclusive distributors of Solar Recover skin care line which includes the ever-popular, all natural Don’t Bug Me (Deet Free bug spray) that smells and feels absolutely amazing on your skin. Don’t forget Fido! Shop With Fred carries Caribbean and nautical inspired pet supplies for your four-legged companions as well.
All Things Fred
ShopTheFred.com
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BES Craft Cocktail Lounge – 340-773-2985 Whether we source our ingredients from one of St. Croix’s local farms, forage for them in the bush or utilize our local fisherman, we create the best quality house-made liquor infusions, syrups & bitters, craft cocktails, and tapas. Our mission is to provide cocktails and culinary artistry that connect our patrons to the magic that is St. Croix. You can come relax, listen to eclectic music, engage in conversation, and munch on some Saltfish Gundy & Breadfruit Tostones while sipping on a Crucian Queen. The vibe is love and all kind hearts are welcome. Wednesday – Saturday, 5 pm – 12 am. Facebook, Instagram.
balter. One of the Best Restaurants in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Journal
Avocado Pitt – 340-773-9843 This boardwalk bistro cafe, adjacent to Ft. Christiansvaern, on the harbor, is a must for your stay on St. Croix—visitors return year after year! Try our signature breakfast of granola with fresh fruit and yogurt; eggs served any style. Lunch features include spicy tuna wrap, deli-style sandwiches, burgers or a lunch special that changes daily. Afternoon ‘snackers’ find ice cream, smoothies, beer, and rum. Box lunches available for your Buck Island trip, beach day, or dive adventure. Call ahead or order on the day. Voted “Best Breakfast on St Croix” multiple years by the readers of the Daily News. Open daily from 7:00 am. Facebook. balter – 340-719-5896 Located on the corner of Company and Queen Cross Street, come check out some local favorites for lunch or dinner. Our award-winning menu will be sure to please everyone of all ages. Open Monday – Friday for lunch, from 11:30 am – 2 pm, Monday – Saturday for Happy Hours, from 5 – 7 pm and dinner from 5 – 9:30 pm. Live music - great food - great service - great smiles. We look forward to serving you!
BREW STX – 340-719-6339 BREWSTX is the ONLY restaurant and mocrobrewery in the VI located on the beautiful Christiansted boardwalk. The two-level waterfront venue provides spectacular views and great photo ops! The menu features house-smoked meats and cheeses, fresh fish dishes, and many veggie options including a ‘build-your-own’ salad or wrap and tempeh Reuben sandwich! Enjoy any meal with one of our HOUSE brews on tap! (Full bar available). Monday – Saturday, kitchen open 11 am – 9:30 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 9 pm. Live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays nights. Facebook. Club Comanche R.A.W. – 340-643-4RAW Located in a historic, former Danish Christiansted holding jail in Club Comanche, R.A.W is poised to be St. Croix’s premier raw bar destination for boutique R.um A.nd W.ine, and other gem libations. Small plates are the feature here including overnight oysters, steamed shrimp, lobster boils, crab legs, Sashimi of the day, octopus salad, ceviche, charcuterie and cheese plates, the Tokyo Burger, Seoul Fish Tacos, and more prepared before your eyes in the bar kitchen! Come socialize! Come imbibe! Come graze multiple different plates! Come to R.A.W.! (facebook, Trip advisor, Instagram, twitter).
Luncheria. Signature Nachos.
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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 options! Sip a cup of coffee, relax, and take a peek at our latest ‘artist-
MEXICAN FOOD Serving You the Best Mexican Food in Christiansted since 1981! Monday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Sundays Apothecary Hall, Company Street
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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. Ital In Paradise — 340-473-7373 This is your #1 Ital and Vegetarian restaurant in Christiansted offering homemade veggie burgers, roasted cauliflower, and gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free daily specials that will delight your senses & stimulate your tastebuds. Refresh with island-favorite drinks like green foods chlorophyll or creamy, delicious peanut punch. Try our coconut curry tofu and coconut rice served with kale and baby bella mushrooms! Find your way to Ital in Paradise, upstairs next to Riddims on Queen Cross Street. Open Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm. Facebook! Luncheria Mexican Food – 340-773-4247 This restaurant is an institution on St. Croix—a taste of Mexico in Christiansted for 37 years!! All the locals know owner, Lenny, and Louie, bartender on Thursday and Friday evenings, making the best Margaritas—your way! Enter through the big pillars and follow the Danish brick walk up to the bar for ordering. Enjoy all your favorites, at casual tables in a terraced, outdoor courtyard— Nachos, Salads,
USDA Choice beef brisket, ribs, sausage, organic chicken and fresh seafood all made scratch fresh every day for family-friendly dining! We are open 7 days a week at noon, serving food until 10pm, serving drinks until we close. Check St. Croix Calendar for our monthly lineup of live music and go to STX Delivery to get our food delivered to you. Full bar and patio on the water with darts, pool, cornhole, ring game, ladder ball, and ping pong. Friendly staff, good service, and great times. Lots of parking. “Come get Nauti—We Smoke the Good Stuff.” www.nautibargrille.com. Facebook.
BES Craft Cocktail Lounge. Burger Tostones Sliders.
Quesadillas, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos and Tostadas. Enjoy “Two’fer Tuesday” with 2 Tacos for $5, 2 Burritos for $5, and 2 Beers for $5. And 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. Nauti Bar & Grille – 340-718-0544 St. Croix’s hottest new bar and BBQ is located just South of the Christiansted Fort. Serving up succulent Texas barbecue smoked fresh daily, we offer
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 woodfired, 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! Walk-ins welcome, take out available. (facebook, Trip advisor Instagram, twitter)
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locals and visitors depend on the Build-YourOwn-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)
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, soft-serve ice cream, and more. All meals served in an easytravel 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, 11 am – 11 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 10 pm. Facebook. 40 Strand Eatery - 340-692-0524 An award-winning eatery, in an eclectic urban setting in downtown Christiansted, has something to please everyone. This top-rated restaurant has wooed both locals and visitors with a historic setting, exceptional service, and creative dishes. The originator of build-your-own-Mac-and-Cheese, you will find a diverse menu from comfort food to exotics like sous vide beef tenderloin, saffron hollandaise and crispy poached egg! Hand-crafted cocktails from local ingredients and Specials, including the freshest seafood the local waters have to offer, are the norm. Reservations suggested; walk ins are welcome! (facebook, Trip advisor, Instagram, twitter)
40 Strand Eatery. Brunch by Brant Pell.
Toast Diner – 340-692-0313 This cozy, award-winning diner near the boardwalk waterfront boasts an extremely creative menu including Venezuelan-style arepas, breakfast all-day-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,
You Are Here Bar & Grille – 340-713-0246 Located in the heart of King’s Alley in downtown Christiansted is You Are Here STX. Our menu features award-winning dishes, including our famous shrimp corn dogs and mahi tacos. We have the BEST pizza on island, as voted by Virgin Islands Daily News readers 2 years in a row! We aim to make your experience memorable in every way. Karaoke every Thursday is always a blast, beginning with kids’ karaoke from 6-7:30; adults 8-close. Check out our Drink of the Day for something different, mixed by some of the best bartenders on island. We pride ourselves on friendly, attentive service, as well as excellent food. Come on in and put yourself on our map, no matter where in the world you are from!
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The best spot on the Boardwalk for Burgers & Beer! Kitchen Open, Mon - Sat, 11 am - 11 pm Sun, 11 am - 10 pm
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Yoga - Barre - Smoothies Juice - Breakfast - Lunch Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm
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BREW STX. Brew made right here. Stop in for a cold one!
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Open 7 days a week at noon until we close. Behind Bryan’s Marine on the water.
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Dining on St. Croix CHRISTIANSTED / GALLOWS BAY Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393 Seaside Market & Deli is St. Croix’s only gourmet 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, gourmet 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.
The Courtyard Juices & Fitness Center. Make your meal a smoothie.
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 cui- sine—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.
Nauti Bar & Grille. Smokin’ the Good Stuff.
Seaside Market & Deli. Platters Your Way.
Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar
Authentic Mexican Food
Best Margaritas & 9 Draft Beers on Tap!
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the island’s best beach for fun-in-the-sun and spectacular sunsets. Open Thursday – Monday, 11 am – 8:30 pm, and our fabulous Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10am until 3pm with dinner following from 4:30 until 8:30. Join us Tuesday and Wednesday for our outdoor grill 11am until 6:30 pm featuring burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chicken and Mahi sandwiches. Visit Sand Castle on the Beach and the Beach Side Café for everything you’ll need to enjoy a true St. Croix experience.
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Beach Side Café — 340-772-1205 or 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
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Lunch Dinner Cocktails Weekend Brunch Frederiksted, St Croix 340-772-1266 or 772-1205
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Louie & Nacho’s Beach Bar. Local Leatherback Reef Life Pale Ale.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 8:30 am – 2 pm. Try our pork chops, beefsteak and seafood dishes! Located next to Whim Museum on Centerline Road. We are here for you and look forward to your visit. “A hint of culture, a dash of paradise!” www.javajoescafestx.com; Facebook
Louie & Nacho’s Beach Bar Come see one of the best sunset views on the island at Louie & Nacho’s! Our fun taco menu will keep you coming back for more. Whether you try our shredded Beef Brisket and Pork Carnitas Tacos or get one of the signature tacos, like a chicken parmesan or jambalaya, you’ll enjoy every last bite. Don’t feel like a taco, then have a rice bowl or salad. The menu also features authentic Buffalo wings and delicious shrimp ceviche as well as weekly specials and a breakfast/brunch menu on Sundays. Ask us about hosting or catering your next event. On Strand Street, next to The Fred and above Turtle’s Deli, we’re open daily from 11am - 10pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @louieandnachos. www.louieandnachos.com
Tap Deck Bar & Billiards. Get your fish fix with us.
Tap Deck Bar & Biliards – 340-773-5227 Tune-out and tap-in at Tap Deck, located on the waterfront, in front of the Frederiksted Pier! Enjoy draft beer, fine wines, fresh cocktails and play pool inside our air-conditioned bar and dining room. Or watch the sun set from our outdoor gallery! Tap Deck serves a late lunch and dinner including cheese and charcuterie selec-
tions, salads, appetizers and fondue! Located on the 2nd floor, entrance via the beautiful “Pier 69” courtyard. Open daily from 3 pm – 11 pm. Tap Deck is also the headquarters of Lyric Sails, so come in, book a sail and relax pre-and postsail! Follow us on FB @TapDeckSTX and at lyricsails.com/tapdeckstx.
Restaurant & Catering St. Croix’s East End, Gorgeous Buck Island View!
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Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Caribbean, Local, Latin Cuisine Bar & Kitchen, Mon, Wed, Thurs, 8 am -10 pm Fri, Sat, Sun, 8 am - Midnight • Closed Tuesday’s Allegro Coffee Bar • Dr. Smoothie Bar Sat & Sun Brunch, 8:30 am -2 pm
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Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 For the best in local and off-island entertainment, check out this schedule. We have the legendary Llewellyn singing songs of the Caribbean on Saturday nights and Brian Wilson on Sunday. Two Fridays a month, we feature one of Chicken Charlie’s amazing bands from the states. Come out and dance to your favorite 60s rock-n-roll and feast on fresh local lobster, great steaks and other specials. “There’s nothing like a hamburger at Cheeseburger’s (overheard recently), the East End Headquarters for food, fun, and frolic!” Facebook.
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 sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Find local produce, wine, beer, and imported cheeses in the Market along with ice cream, a bakery and coffee bar. Open 7 nights for dinner from 5 pm - 9 pm. Brunch-Lunch, Sundays from 10 am – 3 pm. Lunch, 6 days, closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Call ahead for reservations, catering parties, or to have your food ready for pick up! www.bluewaterterrace.com, Facebook. The Buccaneer Restaurants – 340-712-2100 Minutes east of Christiansted, The Buccaneer celebrates its 70th year; family-owned and operated for three generations! Lunch is served beachfront daily at The Mermaid and the new Beauregard’s on the Beach which will make its debut this summer. On Monday night, The Mermaid hosts its Grill Night with live music, beach games and fire dancers. The Buccaneer’s Terrace restaurant and The Martel Lounge offer additional options for dinner in the evening as well as seasonal entertainment. Menus offer fresh and wild-caught fish
Blue Water Terrace Restaurant & Catering. Let us cater for you!
and shrimp, prime meats, locally-sourced salads, pastas, and vegetarian dishes. There’s an extensive wine list and each restaurant features a children’s menu. Reservations are required for dinner. Member of Historic Hotels of America; awarded “Best Sunset Bar” by Bride’s Magazine. www. thebuccaneer.com, Facebook.
Deep End Bar & Grill — 340-718-7071 Tucked between Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Green Cay Marina sits the Deep End Bar & Grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week! Dine undercover, poolside, or on the beach all with a smashing view of Green Cay! With a great selection of tropical blender drinks and a diverse menu, there is something for
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everyone. Come see us for Weeknight Specials – Monday, Mango BBQ Ribs, Tuesday, Jamaican Me Crazy, Wednesday, buy 1 burger and get 1/2 price on the 2nd one, Thursday, Disco Bingo, Friday, Crab Races, Saturday, Chef ’s Choice, Sunday Jazz Brunch. Open from 7 am - 9 pm daily. www.newdeepend.com, Facebook. 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 30 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list with local conch chowder. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. Also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and our choice of freshly prepared desserts. Try Frank Duggan’s Sunday Brunch, 11 am – 2 pm, with Eggs Benedict, weekly specials, & $3. Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Reservations welcomed! Dinner served 7 nights a week. Closed two weeks in September.
Private Parties • Conference Room Daily Specials • Catering
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Fusions International Small Plates – 340-277-9672 – 340-692-4405 Before being professionally trained in the culinary arts, our chef spent many years in the military, stationed in locations around the world. This international exposure gave him a wide-ranging culinary scope allowing for a truly unique dining experience here at Fusions. Every culture has their own name for small plates. Our “International Small Plates” have their origins from many places around the world and these small portions and handcrafted specialty items are perfect for culinary exploration or sharing a oneof-a-kind dining experience with friends. Serving lunch and dinner Wednesday – Sunday, 11 am – 10 pm, we’re just outside Christiansted on East End Road. www.fusionsstx.com Cast Iron Pot – 340-692-2477 Here lies the essence of Local Cuisine! “We strive to preserve tradition and culture while keeping a modern flare and extend our hospitality and authentic flavors to the St. Croix community and our visitors.” Hearty dishes are prepared in a family-style atmosphere by Burton Peterson, award-winning local chef and caterer. He prepares ‘land to sea’ dishes, such as Savory Stewed Chicken, Salt Fish Gundy, Red Peas Soup, Catch-of-the-Day, Pot Fish, fresh Local Beef, Coconut Bread Pudding and homemade cakes with love and passion. On Northside Road, Estate Princesse. Open Tuesday and Wednesday,11 am - 4 pm, Thursday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm, BBQ Friday nights with live entertainment! Eat @ Cane Bay – 340-718-0360 Eat is a casual beachfront restaurant and bar with a spectacular view of the famous Cane Bay Beach on the Northshore! Enjoy a refreshing tropical drink munching on a variety of delicious appetizers, from local conch fritters and fresh tuna to spicy chicken wings, burgers, and tacos. Daily Happy Hour, 4 - 6 pm; open Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast, 9 am – 12 noon. Our award-winning chef offers dinner entrees like Grilled Ribeye and Mahi and in-house Smoked BBQ. Relax at sunset listening to great
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music from local bands four times a week. Whatever time of day, you’ll be glad you decided to Eat @ Cane Bay. Open Monday – Friday, 11 am- 9 pm and Sunday, 9 am – 9 pm. Facebook. Un Amore, One Love – 340-692-9922 Frank and Katherine Pugliese have added another restaurant to their roster. Formerly of Bacchus and eat@canebay, Un Amore “One Love” is a combination of Frank’s ancestral roots and their combined passion for all things Italian. In the heart of 5 Corners with plenty of parking, this lively, warm and welcoming restaurant has a relaxed vibe and fabulous food. The menu is mostly Southern Italian with Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh pastas, and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses made in house. Also find some of the classics like bolognese, tiramisu, and cannolis. There’s a well-rounded wine list, and every Wednesday they feature 2 for 1 bottles of wines from the entire list. If you have a soft spot for dogs, every Thursday they have Yappy Hour on the patio where you and your four legged friends can mix & mingle, 5% of sales every Thursday go to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center. Dine in or take out! Open Tuesday-Sunday, 5 – 9 pm.
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Lumpia Shanghai (Philippines).
La Reine Chicken Shack. Signature roast chicken with all the trimmings to go!
CHOP & Grill Restaurant 340.778.CHOP (2467) Savor local, continental and comfort foods; breakfast, lunch and dinner is served all day in a cool, air-conditioned dining room! We’re familyfriendly, locally-owned and have an awesome Crucian Breakfast on Sundays. Conveniently located mid-island in the Sunny Isle Shopping Center, we offer free wifi, free meeting space (with food order) and we can cater your special event or office breakfast or lunch. Crucian Hospitality is Our Promise (CHOP) so stop in and let us show you some love! CHOP now has a 20-foot bar with all of your favorites! Come try awesome wines or our Tamarind Tequila-rita. Kids Eat Free is back, Fridays, 4 – 8 pm. We’re open daily at 8 am. Call to place your order or to make reservations. Facebook.
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El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285 “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 restaurant offers up a Caribbean, Latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over 13 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.
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Mon–Thurs, 8 am–5 pm • Thurs, Bar open till 9 pm Fri & Sat, 8 am – 12 midnight • Sun, 8 am – 9 pm Sunny Isle Shopping Center near First Bank
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Mid-Island, Rt. 663
340-779-3285
Say hello to Chris and Melissa Mitchell of fusions International Small Plates! “Chris grew up on St. Croix but joined the Air Force after high school and spent many years in the military, stationed in locations all around the world. This international exposure gave him a wide-ranging culinary scope which we combine into a truly unique dining experience here at Fusions,” says Melissa. “In 2008, we moved back here with our two children who are now grown. We worked for many other restaurants on the islands before deciding to do our own. Chris’ professional training was with the Culinary Institute of America. He is now chef and I am sous chef!” They prefer not to use the word “tapas” when defining their cuisine, simply because “tapas” is native to Spain, just as “mezze” is native to Greece and Turkey. Because every culture has their own name for small plates, they prefer to use the phrase “international small plates” to encompass all of the dishes that they serve, since their origins are from many places around the world. The Mitchells challenge diners to step ‘outside the box’ and suggest that everyone try every item on our menu at least once. Many of their offerings may be completely unfamiliar but they believe their small portions and handcrafted specialty items are perfect for culinary exploration or sharing a one-of-a-kind dining experience with friends. Menu items include amazing variety like Tuna Poke Trio, Grilled Grouper Sammy, Crab Rangoon, Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps, Port Carnitas Tostadas, Katsudo Bowl, Baby Back Ribs, Yakitori, plus Poutine, Corn Nuggets, Tostones with Mango Salsa, Southwestern Black Bean Burger, Mediterranean Trio plus Soups and Salads. Fusions on East End Road just outside of Christiansted, is open Wednesday to Sunday for Lunch, 11 am – 3 pm and Dinner, 5 – 10 pm. Join them for a comfortable, welcoming experience, whether dining alone, with that special someone, or as a group. Dine in, take out and or let them cater for your large or small group.
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Dining on St. Croix MID-ISLAND
Plaza Extra West Supermarket – 340-719-1870 The biggest, full-service supermarket on St. Croix features organic, fresh local produce. Our Dairy Department is filled with a variety of fine cheeses, a large selection of meats, organic eggs, and juices. Our Meat Department is stocked with the finest cuts prepared by our Master Butcher; USDA meats, Certified Angus meats, poultry, and seafood. Pair your favorite cheeses, seafood, meat and desserts with our wines from the largest liquor selection on island. We have catering available from our full-service Deli and Bakery. Try our delicious Stone House Subs, pastries and desserts. Artisan breads, platters, and hot foods served daily. We look forward to serving you. www.plazaextrawest.com, Facebook.
Cast Iron Pot. Potfish with Jonny Cakes.
Joe’s Bar & Grille – 340-692-2020 Joe serves up some of the best Italian food on St. Croix! Think Spaghetti and Meatballs, Mussels Marinara, Fried Calamari, Grilled Salmon, Mahi, or Shrimp, and local seafood dishes. Also on the menu find crispy Chicken Wings, great Smoked Ribs, and juicy Hamburgers. Located in the Sunny Isles Shopping Center Annex, they do catering and private parties and offer dining in or Take Out. This mid-island location, with free Wi-Fi, A/C, and lots of paved parking, is a convenient place to meet up for a business lunch or before or after the movie! Next to WAPA, across from Kmart Appliance Store, and near Caribbean Cinemas. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm. Closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Like them on Facebook and find lunch and dinner menus.
EAT @ Cane Bay. Surf & Turf Specials.
SUPERSTORE
BIGGEST SUPERMARKET IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS! 5 minutes from the Airport • Open 7 days a week Largest selection of fine wines & spirits • Fresh produce Proud supporters of our local farmers Fresh USDA meats, poultry & seafood • Pharmacy in store
#14 Plessen • Frederiksted, VI 00840-4621 Plaza Extra West. Catering Specialists. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
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SUPERSTORE
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Dining on St. Croix EVERYONE TO THE TABLE!
Easy Dining Guide Restaurant
Local area code is (340) 773-9843 719-5896 772-1266
Cuisine
Meals
Credit Cards
Res.
Location
Continental / Deli
B, L
AE, MC, V
No
Christiansted
West Indian Contemporary
L, D, BR
MC, V
Yes
Christiansted
American / Local / Seafood / Waterfront
L, D, BR
AE, MC, V
Yes
Frederiksted
773-2985
Local / Eclectic / Cocktails / Tapas
D
M, V, D
No
Christiansted
692-2583 719-6339
Restaurant / Market / Deli
BR, D
MC, V
Yes
East End
Sandwiches / Smoked Wings / BYO Salads
L, D
MC, V, D
No
Christiansted
692-2477
Local / Seafood / Grill
L, D
MC, V
Yes
Northside
718-1118 778-2467
Continental
L, D, BR
MC, V
No
East End
Local / Continental / Comfort
B, L, D
MC, V
No
Mid Island
719-2663
Farm & Sea-to-Table
D, BR
MC, V
Yes
Frederiksted
Club Comanche R.A.W.
643-4RAW
Seafood / Locally-sourced Cocktails
D
MC, V, D
Yes 6+
Christiansted
Deep End Bar & Grill at Tamarind Reef Resort Duggan’s Reef EAT @ Cane Bay Fusions El Flamboyant Ital In Paradise Java Joe’s Café Joe’s Bar & Grille La Reine Chicken Shack Louie & Nachos Beach Bar Luncheria Mexican Food Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar Nauti Bar & Grille Seaside Market & Deli Shupe’s on the Boardwalk 40 Strand Eatery Tap Deck Bar & Billiards The Courtyard The Mermaid at the Buccaneer The Terrace at the Buccaneer The Mill Boardwalk Bar & Brick Oven Pizza Toast Diner Un Amore You Are Here Bar & Grille
718-7071 773-9800 718-0369 277-9672
Casual, Beachside Dining
B, L, D, BR
MC, V
Yes
East End
Seafood / Steakhouse
D, BR
MC, V
Yes
East End
Burgers / Salads / Fish
L, D, BR
MC, V, D
No
Northshore
International Small Plates
L, D
AE,D,MC,V
No
East End
779-3285
Latin / Seafood / Caribbean
L, D, BR
None
No
Mid Island
473-7373 643-8135 692-2020 778-5717 Not yet 773-4247 713-0222 719-0544 719-9393 773-3400
Ital / Vegetarian / Fish
L, D
AE, D, MC, V
No
Christiansted
Latin, Local, Caribbean
B, L, D, BR
No
Frederiksted
Italian / Local / Seafood
L. D
No
Mid Island
Open Pit BBQ / Seafood
B, L, D
No
Mid Island
Tasty Shareable Taco Meals
L, D, SB
No
Frederiksted
Casual Outdoor Dining
L, D
No
Christiansted
Authentic Mexican
L, D
No
Gallows Bay
Smoked Meats & Chicken / Fresh Seafood
L, D
No
Christiansted
Gourmet /Salad Bar/ Prime Meats
B, L, D
No
Gallows Bay
Burgers / Wings / Ice Cream
L, D
No
Christiansted
692-0524
Seafood / Steaks / Craft Cocktails
D, BR
Yes
Christiansted
773-5227 773-7728 712-2100 712-2100 643-MILL 692-0313 692-9922 713-0246
Continental, Eclectic, Small Bites
L, D
AE, D, MC, V AE, MC, V ATM AE, D, MC, V MC, V AE, MC, V MC, V, D AE, D, MC, V MC, V, D MC, V, D AE, D, MC, V
No
Frederiksted
Juices / Smoothies / Healthy Food
B, L
D, MC, V
No
Christiansted
Burgers / Salads / Fish
L, D
AE, CB, D, MC, V
Yes
East End
Seafood / Steak / Continental
D
AE, CB, D, MC, V
Yes
East End
Brick Oven Pizza / Waterfront
L, D
MC, V, D
No
Christiansted
Eclectic / Venezuelan Food
B, L
MC, V, D
No
Christiansted
Pizza / Pasta / Italian
D
MC, V
No
Northside
Pizza / Burgers / Comfort Food
L, D, BR
AE, MC, V, D
Yes 6+
Christiansted
Avocado Pitt balter Beach Side Café Bes Craft Cocktail Lounge Blue Water Terrace BrewSTX Cast Iron Pot Cheeseburgers CHOP & Grill Restaurant Ciboné
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Dining on St. Croix MID-ISLAND
GET IT FRESH! Local Markets
ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873 Saturday Summer Pop Up Fruit Farmstands. Check website and Facebook for dates. Luca and Christina Gasperi organic farm. www.artfarmllc.com Crescent Farm - 340-277-0707 Sat - Sun, 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment. Solar-powered, organic farm. Seasonal fruits & vegetables. Facebook
La Reine Chicken Shack – 340-718-5717 Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s bestkept 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 outdoor seating area. Enjoy one of our most popular 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.
La Reine Farmers Market – 340-778-0998 Sat, 6:30 am – 11 am, Wed, 6 am – 6 pm VI Dept of Agriculture features vendors with local vegetables, fruits, plants, & trees. Sajah Farm – 340-277-6046 Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, & organically grown vegetables. www.sejahfarm.com
Joe’s Bar & Grille. Grilled Ribeye Steak.
JOE’S
Southgate Corner Farmer’s Market – 340-332-3932 Sat, 8 am – Noon Produce, fresh & preserved local fruit, fresh baked goods, local honey, handmade soaps, herb and ornamental plants.
340-692-2020
Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546 Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, Sat, 8 - 12 noon, Sat, La Reine Market Brian McCulough specializes in Bibb lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, & other vegetables. VI Locally Grown Market – 340-220-0466 Wed, 12 noon – 5 pm Lawaetz Family Museum, Frederiksted. Buy from a collective of sustainable & organic growers or preorder at www.vi.locallygrown.net
Farm locations, pages 54-56. Days & times may change seasonally; call ahead or check websites.
BAR & GRILLE
Serving the Community for 11 years!
Mouth-Watering
Open-Pit BBQ Chicken Roast Pork Ribs • Steak Local Seafood
Catering for All Occasions!
Newly Renovated with Full Bar
Try our “Cruzan Confusion!”
Open 7 Days a Week! Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Rt. 75 off Centerline Road
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Eat In or Take Out • 340-778-5717
ITALIAN • SEAFOOD • STEAKS RIBS • LOCAL DISHES • VEGETARIAN
MANY DINNERS UNDER $20 Chicken Parmesan ■ Eggplant Parmesan BBQ Ribs ■ Pork Chops ■ Chicken Alfredo Shrimp Alfredo ■ Veggie Alfredo Beef Lasagna ■ Spaghetti & Meatballs — Plus — Lobster ■ Steak ■ Grilled Salmon & Mahi
CATERING & PRIVATE PARTIES EAT IN OR TAKE OUT DAILY SPECIALS! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm Closed Wednesday & Sunday
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Island Art
BRINGING HIS VISIONS TO FRUITION
Meet Cover Artist Lee Lashley “I was born in the island of Barbados, have one brother and five sisters, and lots of family throughout the Caribbean and overseas. As a young man, my father was an engineer always traveling to different islands and fell in love with St. Croix while on a contract assignment. He decided to vary his career and concentrate Lee Lashley. on his family here, while also spending lots of time on St. Thomas. We lived many places on St. Croix from West to East. Some of my early years were spent at the Seven Days Adventist School, the later years at a military St. Croix, Point Udall. academy in the United States where I also studied art. I used my summer time to attend a variety of other art related institutions, travel overseas to exotic locations, and also throughout the Caribbean documenting the lifestyles of people. The first person to introduce me to photography at a young age was my uncle who studied in England. Some of his work was published in various magazines including Time and Life. He took me out on a field trip with some other college photographers and let me use one of his Twin Lens Rolex Reflex cameras loaded with black & white film. When we went into the darkroom to process all my images, he was astonished by my compositions and how quickly I remembered the various settings of the twin lens camera and made me his personal student, teaching me all the fundamentals of the camera, negative, black & white processing, and understanding light and using it to your advantage. Fine Dining. My first camera I owned was that Twin Lens Rolex Reflex. Now I use all professionalgrade digital equipment that will cover most possible assignments, cameras from 12 to 42 megapixels, lenses from 8mm to 500mm, various lighting systems, and underwater equipment. I used to draw and paint a lot, but the camera seems to almost have that instant gratification which was so appealing to me. My creative ceramics art teacher in school always encouraged me to ‘always try to bring my visions to fruition’ and I used the camera as a hobby for years collecting various images mostly sceneries Romantic Wedding. and abstracts. Page 36 • August / September 2018
In the early days of my art career, I never really liked photographing people, until one day a friend asked me to photograph his wedding that led to me to photograph hundreds of other weddings after that. Now, after over 30 years of technical knowledge and actual photography experience, I have specialized in a variety of photography from weddings, professional studio work, black and white photography, commercial photography, corporate events, magazine editorial, people portraiture, and aerial and underwater photography. I do consider myself now a professional freelance photographer having done work for many companies, local and abroad like Lockheed Martin, American Onboard magazine, J. Walter Thompson, Wedding and Honeymoon magazine, Tempo Official Travel Photographer, various tourist boards including the US Virgin Islands, Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development Commission, Taste of St. Croix, St Croix Foundation, Places to Explore, USVI Marine Guide, and others. My mentors and heros include my uncle, of course, and a few photographer legends like Gordon Parks, Ansel Adams, Edwin Weston, Steve McCurry, and Hiroji Kubota. Right now, I am working on a series of elegant, 12x12, full-color coffee table books. One of them, Virgin Islands of the United States Enchanted Paradise, is a stunning book showcasing St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. Also, high-quality, large format prints, from 24” x 30”, 24” x 36”, 30” x 40” and larger, to enhance any home or office, and a series of 18” x 24” Virgin Islands posters and a new service, Virtual Reality Photography.” Lee Lashley’s collections can be purchased at Sweetlime Furnishings, St George Village Botanical Garden Gift Shop, Eastern National Bookstore in the Scale House on the Christiansted Wharf, and at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts on Strand Street in Frederiksted.
Jet Ski Fun.
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Island Art
LOCAL ART & CRAFTS—UNIQUE PACKABLE GIFTS! Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556 Maufé Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes 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 often a new exhibit every month and live music and performance art pieces taking place. Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.
Art@Top Hat – 340-692-2787 Presents the best of local art, by contemporary and passed artists, who made St. Croix their home. The two-story townhouse, built in the 1800s, is a great venue for exhibits, West Indian antiques, jewelry, local pottery, photography, prints, maps, cards and estate sale collectibles. Not to be missed by homeowners, island builders, and interior designers! Isabelle Picard Art Classes. Located on Company Street across from the Post Office. Open Wednesday – Saturday, 1 – 5pm. Special Appointments, call 340-513-3558. Facebook. Visit Le Bar Lounge upstairs; open evenings for Cocktails and Apps! 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 community, 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 understanding 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.
Shoys Beach #6, Maria Henle.
Henle Studio
Henle Studio – 340-332-1628 Celebrating 25 years, this historic loft, upstairs on Company Street in Christiansted, showcases the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs, books, and films of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, the fine art photography of Tina Henle, the beautiful Sea Glass Jewelry of Therese Donarski, paintings by Jack Anglin and photographs by resident artist, Nicole Canegata. Call for scheduled hours and by appointment. www.henlegallery.com
Ted Davis Galeria - 310-860-6001 (toll free!) After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at https://ddstudio.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
10 Strand St. F’std 340.772.2622 cmcarts@gmail.com Tue-Sat 11am-5pm www.cmcarts.org Gift Shop Art Exhibits Garden Courtyard
FINE ART , WEST INDIAN ANTIQUES JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES 52 Company Street, Christiansted Visit Le Bar Lounge upstairs!
340-513-3558 www.artattophat.com w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Maria Henle • Fritz Henle • Tina Henle & other artists #55 Company St., Christiansted HenleGallery.com • 340-718-0372 August / September 2018 • Page 37
Our Danish Connection
Numerous Ties That Bind Denmark to Us
VELKOMMEN!
Her i det tidligere Dansk Vestindien er vi særlig glade for danske gæster. Til trods for de mange år siden salget af øerne til USA i 1917, bevarer vi en kulturarv fra næsten 200 år under Dannebrog. Derfor er det naturligt for besøgende danskere at ikke blot nyde det dejlige vejr og den smukke natur men også aflægge besøg på de historiske steder som denne ø har særlig mange af. Næsten alle ø-ture gør ophold på den både boanisk og historisk interessante botaniske have, romfabrikken og Whim plantagemuseum – alle af interesse for danskere. Seværdighder hvor danskere kan fornemme historiens pust omfatter Fort Christiansværn i Christiansted, (hvor en dansk oversættelse af vejledningsbrochuren findes ved indgangen)og de andre bygninger på Christiansteds nationalhistoriske område. Det restaurerede Guvernementshus med en dejlig baghave og imponerende balsal er et smukt minde fra Peter von Scholtens styre mellem 1827 og 1848. Det lillebitte apotekermuseum i Apotekergården på Dronningens Tværgade nær Kompagniets Gade viser de gamle krukker, vægte og møbler fra det oprindelige danske apotek der lå her mellem 1828 og 1970. Fort Frederik i Frederiksted har en udstilling med danske dokumenter om overdragelsen af øerne og en gribende udstilling om slavehandel og slaveri der omfatter fund fra det forliste slaveskib Fredensborg. Carl og Marie Lawaetz museet, omgivet af en vidunderlig have nord for Frederiksted var de kendte Lawaetz brødres barndomshjem og afspejler en dansk immigrantfamilies liv for hundrede år siden. På de danske afdelinger af kirke-gårdene i Christiansted og Frederiksted findes mange grave af historisk betydning. En ledet tur med guide kan hjælpe med at finde dem; spørg på hotellet derom. I Christiansted ligger kirkegården i den vestlige del af byen, bag den engelske kirke, nær ruinerne af det gamle hospital. I Frederiksted ligger den danske afdeling af kirkegården overfor den lutherske kirke, som også indeholder minder fra den danske tid; dette er også tilfældet i Christiansteds lutherske kirke på Kongensgade. Danskere er altid velkomne til søndagsgudstjenesten. Top Hat, et kunstgalleri og bar på Kompagnigade ejes og drives af herboende danskere Bent og Hanne Rasmussen som gerne ser besøg af deres landsmænd. I nødstilfælde, hvis man kræver dansktalende assistance, kan man kontakte den danske generalkonsul på St. Thomas Søren Blak, tlf. (340) 776-0656. Page 38 • August / September 2018
Kongens Gade.
John Connor
by Nina York What constitutes a Danish connection with our island, and why it exists, is a lot more extensive than one would first imagine. The obvious historic relevance of this having been a Danish possession fades somewhat after over 100 years of separation. Why would anyone want to visit a Paradise Lost, one might say. But there are lasting mementoes of those days in handsome architecture as well as a rich documentation of the nearly 200-year colonial past. An amusing contribution to a sense of familiarity is the fact that many Crucians carry Danish last names like Larsen, Petersen, and Nielsen, as well as the continued use of classic Danish first names like Ebbe, Hans, Lauritz and Valdemar for males and Ingeborg, Agnete, Ingrid for females, signaling a lasting affiliation. A previous article mentioned our maintaining place and street names from Danish times, and the frequent display, even on government buildings, even on the Official Seal, of the Danish flag known as Dannebrog. Not surprisingly, this contributes to a feeling of being welcomed for any Danish visitor. But it is the addition of our natural environment with beautiful beaches and rolling hills of spectacular tropical vegetation, coupled with generally warm and sunny weather that will attract a typical Dane. Most travelers look for the thrill of exploring and savoring a location quite different from their normal habitat. While there are exotic locations elsewhere with even more spectacular scenery, St. Croix appears as a place that has enough of a civilized structure and does not pose a health risk. In Denmark, even during the brief summers in that northern country, you cannot be assured of pleasant weather, hence Danes are among the world’s most travel-active people, helped by the country’s generous six-week annual vacations and general prosperity. Last, but definitely not least, Crucians can take pride in being seen by the Danes as so friendly that many of those who visit here for the first time cannot wait to return here, and there are Danes known to have made twenty or more happy visits here. In view of the fact that the economy of most of the Danish colonial era was based on slavery, with its inhuman treatment of many thousands of persons brought here in chains from Africa to work in the sugar cane fields, the kindness shown by their descendants towards Denmark is remarkable. Recently, Denmark has contributed significant assistance in reconstructing damaged buildings to a state of being habitable after last year’s serious hurricane damage. Scholarships for university study in Denmark have been offered. And our local St. Croix Friends of Denmark Society celebrated the Danish Midsummer Festival on June 23 known as St. Hans Aften with a beach picnic and bonfire.
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Island Weddings MARRY ME ON ST. CROIX!
Keep This, Ditch That!
My first wedding, as a child, was the 80s. It was all about shinny fabrics, pastels, and puffy sleeves. The ceremony was way too long, we had to travel a long way between venues, and then I tripped on the bride’s train spilling red punch on her dress! The reception was lively, filled with toasts, dancing, adult conversation, and your choice of chicken or fish. As I reflect on this, I realize that there have been few wedding innovations in over 30+ years. We have made vast achievements in lots of areas, but the wedding format remains the same. Maybe it’s our need for ritual that makes weddings feel more “official” when performed a certain way. Or maybe the wedding format is too perfect to change. I’m not sure, but I do feel change is good. With that in mind, here is my first installment of Keep This, Ditch That. This is my personal list of small innovations you can implement to put a spin on tradition while maintaining the ritual. Keep the meal, Ditch the entrees. Now we have access to all kinds of cuisine. Why not try something different to wow your guests? Hire a few food trucks or create a menu of small plates. Use this opportunity to be creative—make it personal. Keep the dress, Ditch the heft. If you plan to wed in the Caribbean, do yourself a favor and lighten your dress load, unless you enjoy the sauna experience! Keep friends, Ditch big bridal parties. Besides the exclusionary selection process, this tradition seems outdated as the original purpose of bridesmaids is rarely utilized today. Keep the seats, Ditch the layout. I have photographed weddings where the couple opted for halfmoon or full circle seating arrangements. Standing in the middle, everyone got a good view and the couple was surrounded by love. Keep dessert, Ditch tall layer cakes. Why have one dessert when you can have many? Try having a small cake for cutting and a dessert table for variety. There is no right way have a wedding—just make it yours and make it fun!
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hat could be more romantic than beginning your life together on a beautiful island? Tying the knot here can be breathtaking and stress-free with experienced wedding planners committed to every detail of your special day. Accommodations, ceremony and reception sites, menu planning, floral arrangements, photographers, musicians, transportation, special themes, and gifts and activities for your guests are all taken care of for you.
Q Studio
Q Studio, LLC – 340-332-6921
Through classic and contemporary techniques, Quiana introduces a fresh myriad of perspectives depicted in her photographic images. From sassy to exotic to romantic, Quiana’s background in photojournalism and fine art gives her a vast creative range. Understanding the unique qualities of the island experience, she encourages clients to be spontaneous, bringing out their personality and feelings in that moment. For a more creative approach to wedding photography, visit www.qstudiovi.com
With historic churches, Danish architecture, luscious villas, yachts and palm-fringed beaches, we’ve got your perfect backdrop for a memorable day. Whether saying “I do” for the first time, or renewing your vows, St. Croix sets the stage of a lifetime! For a Wedding Proposal Request, List of Vendors, Marriage License Application, and Island Wedding Brochure, visit usvitourism.vi. When you get married on St. Croix, you’re also in a perfect location for a romantic honeymoon! Why not have your wedding here, as well as your honeymoon, or marry here and honeymoon on St. Thomas or St. John?
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Watersports & Activities
JOIN THE EXPERTS TO BUCK ISLAND REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT! ‘Discovery’ departs from the Salt River Marina several times a day. We can accommodate groups of up to 6 people in spacious comfort. We provide filtered drinking water and a cooler for you to bring drinks along. Relax and enjoy one of St. Croix’s hidden gems. www.bigbeards.com. Facebook.
Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628
Caribbean Sea Adventures—Explore Buck Island with the whole family!
BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482
Explore Salt River like you have never seen it before. Join us aboard our pontoon boat, the ‘Discovery,’ for a comfortable, informative trip around the back bays of Salt River. Learn about the rich history and the unique ecology of St. Croix’s largest remaining mangrove estuary. The
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 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 experience. All Buck Island trips include snorkel gear and instruction, guidance on the underwater trail, flotation devices, water and rum punch. Scuba diving trips and wedding ceremonies also available. www.caribbeanseaadventures.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
Lightheart Sailing Charters — 340-244-0240
Come enjoy the light-hearted time of your life on an elegant 40-foot European sloop designed for comfort and performance. Lightheart Sailing offers full-day, halfday and sunset charters custom-designed for you: you
Lyric Sails. Captain Emily Weston.
can take the helm, handle the lines, swim and snorkel, or just sit back and enjoy top-notch sailing with friendly, caring service. Interested in learning to sail? Captain Peter Branning is an award-winning American Sailing Association instructor, and offers classes or individual instruction to take you from basic sailing to bareboat chartering. Want a sailing vacation? You can enjoy a week-long charter to the BVIs, and even learn to sail at the same time. Lightheart Sailing was named “best Charter Boat on St. Croix” for 2014, 2015, and 2017. Learn more at lightheartsailing.com.
Buck Island Charters
Teroro II & Dragonfly
with Captain Carl or Captain Heinz
SAIL • SNORKEL • HIKE
Sail aboard Teroro II (42’) or Dragonfly (38’) Trimarans and experience a personalized tour of Buck Island Reef National Monument. The National Underwater Trail is a snorkel sight second to none!
Authorized Concessioner
● Snorkel equipment included ● Dragonfly exclusive to six guests ● Departs from Green Cay Marina “H” Dock
Recommended in Frommer’s Tour Guide
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Watersports & Activities STEAL SOME TIME AND GET ON THE WATER!
Going for a Walk on Top of the Sea with Virgin Kayak Tours! “I moved to St.Croix in 1995 from Salisbury, Maryland. I was on a post graduate backpacking vacation,” says Jill Updyke, co-owner of Virgin Kayak Tours. “First stop was Key West, Florida, second stop was St. Croix. The first person I was introduced to was Bryan, my future husband; we married and raised our daughter on St. Croix. Bryan had moved to St. Croix in 1989 to invest in wrecked real estate after Hurricane Hugo. We got into the kayak business because we loved The Hobie Mirage foot-operated kayak line and opened Virgin kayak Tours in 1998. These kayaks are similar to a recumbent stair stepper on the deck, and have fins like a sea turtle under the boat. It’s just like going for a walk on top of the sea! And, anyone can do it; from 6 to 80-year-olds. The strong trade winds are not a problem with these boats, in fact, they can leave a wake behind them! We offer daytime History Tours of Salt
We also offer SUP tours and rentals and The Caribbean Arts and Crafts Museum, that we founded on the property, is open again, and free to anyone going out on a tour with us. There’s lots of Taino artifacts, dating from 900-1200 AD, collected in the 1960’s and 70’s throughout the Caribbean. We also commissioned The Caribs to create two canoes for us on display.
River Historical Park and Ecological Preserve and Bioluminescent Tours at night. The Salt River Tour is great for history buffs, as Bryan’s other passion is Pre-Columbian history and art; he’s like a walking encyclopedia! The Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Tours are extremely popular with us as the fins under the boat light up the bottom of the kayak like Hayley’s Comet is whizzing by!
Our family has reached the end of an era, as our daughter Bryanna used to help guide the kayak tours with us, and she has left island to attend college. Bryan and I are now ‘empty nesters,’ but we are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives. When I’m not kayaking, I am hiking up West Scenic or some less-travelled water gut, and Bryan enjoys studying turn of the century art, and collecting Art Nouveau and Deco artwork.”
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Sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument on
Sailing Charters
Departing Teague Bay 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Authorized Concessioner
100% sail powered 6 passenger custom built 37’ trimaran
CUSTOMIZED SAILING
Private Day Sails
Full-Day, Half-Day, Sunset
Extended Charters
St Thomas, St John, BVI
Captains Courageous Specialty Charters Business, Personal Growth, Meditation
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TAKE THE PLUNGE—DIVE A WRECK, THE WALL, OR THE PIER! Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161
Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027
Buck Island Charters, with Captain Heinz and his son Carl, is one of the oldest charter boat companies 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.
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 designated 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
Combining her love for the ocean with a passion for music, food and wine, Captain Emily Weston, a marine biologist and dive instructor, has brought a unique venue to St. Croix—Lyric Sails! On her boat “Jolly Mon,” a 63ft custom-built, former racing catamaran, she and her amazing crew host sunset and moonlight sails with live music by local and visiting musicians, Thurs-Sun, out of beautiful Frederiksted. Also look for special events such as “Wine on the Water”--a 6-course wine and food pairing dinner, Reggae night and Spanish night. Each sail features catered appetizers, rum punch and an on-board bar.
DIVING Adventures in Diving STX – 941-504-3222 N2 the Blue—Look for this Smooth Trunkfish on or near the reefs. Jenny Keith
Private, customizable day sails and snorkel tours are available daily, and private evening charters are available on request. Book online at www.lyricsails.com.
We’re your Official SSI and NAUI Dive Shop on St. Croix located on King Street in Frederiksted across from the ‘Moko Jumbie Wall.’ Whether you want to snare a lobster or view the beauty under the sea, we provide you with Sherwood or Akona gear for diving/snorkeling—for rent or purchase. High-quality merchandise
SCUBA DIVING 340-773-DIVE (3483)
• Dive the Famous St. Croix Wall at Beautiful Davis Bay • Guided Shore Dives Daily • Full Concierge Diving Service
THE BLUE The Pier, Wrecks, Reef, Salt River Canyon Night Dives, The Wall, and Shore Diving.
340-772-3483
For a more personal experience & the safety & service you desire,
N2theBlue stands out by specializing in smaller group diving limiting our boats to 6 guests. Want to try scuba diving? Call for the Beginners Half-day Intro Course.
■ Get Introduced. ■ Get Certified. Improve Your Skills. ■ Guided Shore Dives Boat Dives • Night Dives
• Discover Scuba Diving No Experience Necessary • Boat Diving, Pier Diving & Night Diving Available
Located at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa (340) 773-DIVE (3483)• Dive the Famous www.sweetbottomdive.com St. • Dive Croix theWall Famous
St. Croix Wall at Beautiful Davis Bay at Beautiful Davis Bay
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• Boat Diving, Pier Diving • Boat & Diving, Pier Diving & • Full Concierge Diving Service Cane Bay Beach Night Diving Available Night Diving Available • Discover Scuba Diving Grand Opening in June No Experience Necessary • Boat Diving, Pier Diving & Davis Bay Beach Night Diving Available
Renaissance Carambola Resort Still Closed for Storm Recovery
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DIVE EXPERIENCE — Diving St. Croix for 35 years includes Stream2Sea sun protection, Tormenter, Akona, A.B. Biller, Bamboo Cay fine menswear, and Sherwood. We offer dive packages and snorkel tours for both day and night. We love for our customers to stop by, see our new merchandise, chat at our table! www.adventuresindivingstx.com, Facebook.
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 location on the Chritiansted boardwalk at Kings Alley. We love to dive and it shows! www.divexp.com
The Official NAUI and SSI Dive Shop on St. Croix, USVI
Small-group dive experiences Full & ½-day snorkel experiences Special Dive Package pricing Shore, Pier, Boat, Day & Night dives & snorkels Dive Instruction—all levels Try SCUBA—no experience needed Open Water Diver to Dive Instructor Snorkel & dive gear rentals – Daily & Weekly Beach towels, water shoes, flip flops, sunscreen High-quality apparel for Men & Women Island Concierge Services— We provision so you can begin your vacation upon arrival! 69 King Street, Frederiksted, across from Moko Jumbie Mural 941-504-3222 • www.adventuresindivingstx.com adventuresindivstx@icloud.com w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Michelle Pugh, a 39-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 Congressional 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! Skeeter, the dog, loves the dive boat and swimming with the divers. 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 IsSusan Wall lands, Borneo, Philippines, 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!” Advertisement
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Watersports & Activities TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTDOORS LIKE A LOCAL!
N2theBlue Scuba Diving – 340-772-3483
Sweet Bottom Dive Center – 340-773-DIVE (3483)
Scuba Dive with N2theBlue — the Pier, Wrecks, Reefs, Night Dives, Salt River Canyon/Wall, Boat & Shore dives. For a personal experience with the safety & service you desire, we specialize in semi-private groups of 6 or less divers. Want to try scuba diving? Our 1/2-day introductory course for beginners gets you into the water the same day! Voted #1 Dive Shop by VI Daily News readers and #1 Activity by TripAdvisor, N2theBlue is a full-service PADI scuba diving center with rental gear, air fills & Nitrox. Located 100 steps from the Frederiksted pier, we dive more sites in the calm waters of the West & have a second location servicing the Salt River Canyon/Wall. Call for reservations. Look on Facebook for recent dive photos! www.N2theBlue.com
Located at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa, we offer daily shore diving to the famous ‘Wall’ only 100 yards off our Davis Bay Beach. Dive our beautiful, healthy corals and 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 working towards a certification such as Open Water, Advanced Open Water, one of (50+) Specialty Courses, 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. After your dive, enjoy the full-service restaurant, bar and lounge next to the dive center. Discover why diving with Sweet Bottom Dive Center is a sweet experience! www.SweetBottomDive.com, FaceBook.
JET SKIS / FLYBOARDING West End Water Sports – 340-277-8295 West End Water Sports—Don the jet-nozzled boots and fly into the air or dive through the water.
Sea Thru Kayaks VI
Bioluminescent Bay Tours Why 340-244-8696
Choose Us?
Competitor Hobie Mirage Pedal
We are your #1 destination for the perfect beach day! Rent Jet Skis, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear, Beach Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Umbrellas, and Sun Ray Floats. We also have the newest craze in Water Sports—the Fly Board! The Westside waters of St. Croix are calm and clear and our Jet Ski riding, swimming and snorkeling areas are second to none! Play unguided on a Jet Ski in a square mile of smooth clear water or, for the more adventurous, check out our extreme Wave Jumping Adventure Tour. Spend a day on Rainbow Beach for a relaxing and/or exhilarating good time, great music, volleyball, corn hole, giant jenga and your favorite food and beverages at Rhythms Beach Bar and Grill. Facebook.
KAYAK TOURS Bush Tribe Island Wide Eco Adventures – 340-277-2503
We are your One Stop for ecological and historical excursions! Come snorkel, hike, and kayak with us (day or night) and experience bioluminescent kayaking! Bush Tribe focuses on taking travelers of all ages off the beaten island path to learn about local vegetation, wildlife, and history. Adventurers get to see some of the most intriguing landscapes, breathtaking views, and coral reefs that St. Croix has to offer. Join us as we combine adventure, education, and culture into a relaxed and entertaining format led by experienced guides with a broad knowledge of island history and ecology. Ask about Private Events at our beautiful Salt River Palm Tree Grove. At Bush Tribe Eco Adventures we want to encourage people of all ages to get out and adventure more! www.bushtribe.com
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Competitor Glass Bottom
Us Sea Thru Kayak
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Watersports & Activities TOUR SALT RIVER BY KAYAK OR PONTOON!
Sea Thru Kayaks VI—Bioluminescent Bay Tours – 340-244-8696 Why Choose Us? The difference is clear! The best light show is beneath your totally clear kayak as you are engulfed in millions of lights. Other kayak styles give you a limited view over the side of the kayak or a small window. Our guest list includes National Geographic, New York Times, the leading Bioluminescent researchers in the world, Boston Globe, HGTV House Hunters International, American Airlines inflight magazine, and many others. All tours begin in the evening at Salt River Marina. Experience the bay that the scientific community is calling possibly the best yearround bay of the seven bays in the world. Reservation is required. Locally owned and operated. www.seathrukayaksvi.com
Virgin Kayak Tours – 340-514-0062
Voted ‘Best Kayak Tour’ on St. Croix for the past eight years by the readers of the VI Daily News! Family owned and operated for 18 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 ecology, 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. jill@virginkayaktours.com virginkayaktours.com
PONTOON TOURS Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482
Explore Salt River like you have never seen it before. Join us aboard our pontoon boat, the ‘Discovery,’ for a comfortable, informative trip around the back bays of Salt River. Learn about the rich history and the unique ecology of St. Croix’s largest remaining mangrove estuary. The ‘Discovery’ departs from the Salt River Marina several times a day. We can accommodate groups of up to 6 people in spacious comfort. We provide filtered drinking water and a cooler for you to bring drinks along. Relax and enjoy one of St. Croix’s hidden gems. www.bigbeards.com. Facebook.
Sea Thru Kayaks VI—Observe the underwater without diving in! Ted Davis
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KAYAKING • HIKING • SNORKELING BIOLUMINESCENT KAYAKING DAY AND NIGHT TIME ADVENTURES www.bushtribe.com
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Beaches Public
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
Cramer Park.
Photos by Ted Davis
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 EAT@Cane Bay 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
Buck Island.
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.
Cane Bay Beach.
Rainbow Beach
North of Frederiksted this is a lively beach with bar and restaurant. West End Watersports offers flyboard, Jetski, paddleboard, and kayak 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.
Reef Beach.
Shoy Beach
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Frederiksted Beach.
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Golf & Tennis
The Origin of the Game of Kings
PLAY TIME!
GOLF
TENNIS
Tee-off at one of St. Croix’s exceptional golf courses!
Open to the public. Stay tournament-ready! The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2143
Carambola Golf Club – 340-778-5638
Open 7 days a week, 7:30 am – 4 pm. Commissioned by Laurence Rockefeller and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., a beautiful, challenging 18-hole course that stretches over 7,000 yards with water hazards coming into play on seven holes. Pro Shop. Clubs and cart rentals.Call for rates, specials, and tee times. www.golfcarambola.com
Open Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 11:30 am and 3 – 6:30 pm; Sunday, 8 am – noon. Eight East End courts; lighted courts by appointment. Pro Shop and Game Match Service. Tennis Pro available for lessons. Call to reserve court time. www.thebuccaneer.com
The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2144 Eighteenth Century Golf.
Jeremiah Davison
Golf is one sport that has lasted for many, many years. From players during the reign of Caesar in golf’s earliest stages to players like Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy of today. Golf has endured the test of time and has come through as an important sport in each part of the globe. Even though golf, as we know it today, can be traced back to Scotland in 1457, golf dates back to the time of Julius Caesar, where it was played by striking a featherstuffed ball with a club-shaped tree branch, and in the Song Dynasty in China during the years 960 to 1279. In Scotland, the game was outlawed by King James II as it detracted from the training for the military. Golf became a pastime in Great Britain in the seventeenth century; a familiar theme throughout the world at that time. In 1860, the first British Open, a tournament that is still played today, had taken place. The first permanent golf club in North America was founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1873 and was named “Canada’s Royal Montreal Club.” The US opened their first 18-hole course in the United States in The Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, in 1893. The governing body of golf began as the United States Golf Association (USGA) in the year 1894. Then the current governing body of today, the Professional Golf Association of America, was founded in 1916. Both amateurs and professionals are allowed to play in open events like the US Open and the British Open, which are “open” to the public. Beginning in 1981, the name of the pro circuit was officially changed to the Tournament Players Association (TPA) Tour. The name was changed again to its current name of the Professional Golfers Association or the PGA tour. Tournament golf had become a well-established spectator sport in the United States by the 1920s and today even more popular through television and marketing. The sport of golf seems to have achieved a ‘forever’ quality. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Open 7 days a week, 7:30 am – 6 pm. 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
Divi Carina Bay Resort – 340-773-9700
“The Links” Mini Golf Course, 18-Holes, Driving Range, Clubhouse. Temporarily closed for renovations. www.divicarinabay.com
The Reef Golf Course – 340-773-8844
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 8 am – 3 pm. A beautiful 9-hole course on the East End with phenomenal views over Teague Bay, offering traditional and Disco golf. Pro Shop. Clubs and cart rentals. Phone temporarily out. Tee times not required.
The Buccaneer courts.
Steve Simonsen
Par 72 Course Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Tee times from 7:30 am - 4 pm
CARAMBOLA
GOLF • CLUB ST. CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS
72 Estate River – 340-778-5638
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Enthusiastic putt on the green.
Photo by Kelly Greer
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Destination St. Croix GOOD TO KNOW!
and cruise ship days. The seasoned traveler doesn’t take chances. Lock your car, don’t wear valuable jewelry wandering in town, keep to the main areas.
Atlantic Ocean Puerto Rico
US
St. Thomas
Tortola BVI
UK
St. John
Culebra Vieques
Christiansted
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Caribbean Sea
Frederiksted ●
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St. Croix
CURRENCY & BANKING. We use the US dollar and credit cards are accepted everywhere. First Bank (all branches), M – Th, 8:30 am – 4 pm, F, 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat, 9 am – 1 pm (SI and Fsted); Banco Popular Sunny Isle, M – F, 8:30 am – 4 pm, Sat, 9 am – 1 pm, Banco Popular Orange Grove, M – F, 8 am – 4 pm; Scotia Bank Sunny Isle, M – W, 8:30 – 3:30, Th – F, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay & Peter’s Rest, M - Th, 9am - 3pm; Friday, 9am - 3:30pm. See maps for bank and ATM locations. TAXES. No sales tax but a 12.5% government tax is applied to hotel rooms.
ARRIVAL. US citizens don’t need a passport; departing visitors need a photo ID. LOCATION. St. Croix lies 18 north latitude and 65 west longitude, about 700 miles from the equator. The Virgin Islands are part of the Antilles chain from the Bahamas down to Trinidad. St. Croix is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. VIRGIN ISLANDERS. Virgin Islanders are a reserved but friendly people. “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” and “Good Night” are welcome Crucian greetings. Everyone speaks English or a lilting version of it. CLIMATE. Year-round temperatures range in the 80s during the day, 70s most nights, with summer somewhat warmer. Easterly trade winds keep the humidity down. Most island showers are over in minutes. Residents collect rainwater from rooftops into household cisterns. Saltwater distillation plants help the supply. With water scarce, it is used sparingly. TIME. We are on Atlantic Standard in the winter, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard. During the summer, we are the same time as Eastern Daylight Savings. WHAT TO WEAR. Island dress is casual but bathing suits and men without shirts in town or grocery stores is frowned upon. Men don’t need ties or jackets; hats are great sun protectors for everyone. No adaptors needed for personal plug-ins. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. The Visitors’ Bureau is located upstairs in the Frederiksted Mall and next to the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts on Strand Street; open weekdays Page 48 • August / September 2018
COMMUNICATIONS. St. Croix has several radio stations and three television stations; Cable TV carries the national news stations. Two newspapers are published daily; also an online daily. New York and Miami papers arrive each morning. TELEPHONE SERVICE. The local area code is 340 but you need not dial it for local numbers. Phone cards are sold at many shops throughout the island. We have local Sprint and ATT stores for any forgotten cell phone accessories. POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal system, 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. 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 US Federal holidays and local ones as well. The government closes for all holidays, banks close for most. Shops stay open except on major holidays. HELPFUL NUMBERS. Police, Fire, Ambulance ................ Land line, 911 Cell Phone, .................................340-772-9111 Divers Alert Network.....................919-684-2948 V.I. Territorial Emergency Management .....................................................340-773-2244 St. Croix Hospital. .........................340-778-6311 AA......................................................340-776-5283 Alanon...............................................340-473-1497
East End Sunset.
DRIVE SAFE— STAY LEFT 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 is 28 miles in length and 7 miles at the widest point with two major towns—Christiansted at the center 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 and 2-hour parking on parts of Company and Queen Cross Streets is enforced. Look for the signs. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near Ft. Christiansvaern, until 4:30 pm, and a public lot with fees on Strand and King Cross Street. Major roads are asphalt and usually well maintained. The Melvin H. Evans Highway is the only 4-lane, divided highway running from mid-island west to within 1 mile of Frederiksted. The speed limit is 55. In other areas, the 35 mph limit applies; in town, 20 mph unless otherwise posted. Let our Attractions & Tours pages (7-9) and our St. Croix Road Map (54 & 55) and town maps (56-58) help you plan your island tour! w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Rejsemål St. Croix Godt at Vide!
Ankomst: Pas og visum fordres af danske besøgende. Beliggenhed. St.Croix ligger på 18 grader nord bredde og 65 grader vest længde, lidt over 1000 km fra Ækvator. Jomfruøerne er en del af Antilles økæden fra Bahama øerne ned til Trinidad. St. Croix er omgivet af det karibiske hav.
Ted Davis
Island Worship The history of our island is mirrored in its old church structures, many of which have recently been restored. 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, the beautifully restored 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 Reformed church (Presbyterian) now has a new mid-island home. These are just a few of the many (over 150) churches on St. Croix, from SeventhDay Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, and many more. Church attendance and activities are important 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 Moslem mosque, to name a few. An easy-to-follow guide is actually the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 54. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
Befolkningen. Virgin Islands befolkning er venlig men tilbageholdende. Man hilser gerne med “Good morning”, “Good Afternoon” og “Good Night.” Alle taler engelsk eller et melodisk dialekt deraf. Klima. Solrigt, med årlige temperaturer omkring højt i 20erne om dagen, omkring 20 grader om natten – lidt varmere i sommermånederne. Østlige passatvinde holder fugtigheden lav. .De fleste byger er forbi i løbet af få minutter. Beboerne samler regnvand fra tagene ned i cisterner under husene. Saltvandsdestillering bidrager til forsyningen. Vi er nøjsomme med vores vandforbrug. Tider. Vi ligger på atlantisk standardtid; om sommeren minus 6 timer fra Danmark; mellem oktober og april minus 5 timer. En time før USAs østkyst om vinteren. Påklædning. Afslappet, men badedragt eller mænd uden skjorte på gaden og i butikker er ildeset. Mænd behøver ikke jakke og slips. En bredskygget hat er en god beskyttelse mod solen for alle. En adapter til 110VDC er nødvendig til strømforbrug ved f.eks.opladning. Hjælp til Besøgende. Turistkontoret er åbent hverdage og når krydstogtskibe ankommer. Det ligger i Frederiksted på 1ste sal i en baggård på Strandgade nær kajen. I Christiansted ligger et orienteringscenter til besøgende i den gamle vejerbod ved havnen. Her som alle vegne, vær forsigtig. Lås bilen, gå ikke med værdifulde smykker i byen, og hold dig til de befolkede områder.
Kontaktnumre i Nødstilfælde. Politi, Brandvæsen, Ambulance ........Fastnet 911 Mobil,..........................................340-772-9111 Dyknings Alarm ............................919-684-2948 Katastrofe Tjeneste.........................340-773-2244 St. Croix Hospital ..........................340-778-6311 AA...................................................340-776-5283 Alanon............................................340-473-1497
Valuta og Banker. First Bank (alle filialer) har åbent mandag-torsdag kl. 8:30-16, fredag til kl. 17, lørdag kl. 9-13 (kun Sunny Isle og Frederiksted). Banco Popular Sunny Isle, man-fre kl. 8:30-16, lør kl. 9-13; Banco Popular Orange Grove, man-fre kl. 8-16. Scotia Bank Sunny Isle, man-ons kl. 8:30-15:30, tors-fre kl. 8:30-17:30. Se by-og økort om bankernes og kontantautomaternes beliggenhed. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay og Peter’s Rest: Man.-Tors. 9 - 15, Fredag 9 - 15:30. Skatter. Ingen moms her; der lægges dog 12.5% skat på hotelværelser. Media. St. Croix har flere radiostationer og tre fjernsynsstationer; kabelfjernsyn viser alle de amerikanske kanaler. To aviser udgives daglig; også en netavis. Blade fra New York og Miami kommer daglig. Telefon. Den lokale.områdekode er 340, men bruges ikke ved lokalopringning. Telefonkort sælges mange steder. Mange danske mobiltelefoner fungerer ikke her; man kan købe billige telefoner med kort og andet tilbehør hos Sprint og AT&T. Posttakster: Vi er en del af USAs postsystem, hvor taksterne for et brev er 49 cents og postkort 35 cents. International posttakst er $1.20 for brev og postkort. Se by- og økortene for at finde postkontorerne. Plante-og dyreliv på land og i hav. Alle lokale planter, dyr og fisk (undtagen fanget som føde), er beskyttede, inklusive koraller, skaller og andet levende fra havet. Man må ikke hjembringe nogen af disse levende organismer. Helligdage. Her fejrer man amerikanske helligdage foruden en hel del lokale. Regerings-kontorer er lukkede da, ligeledes som regel banker, mens butikker kun lukker de vigtigste helligdage. August / September 2018 • Page 49
Island Accommodations
Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River 340-772 1684 Buccaneer
340-712-2100
Caravelle Hotel & Casino 340-773-0687 Caribbean Breeze Apartments 340-227-9853 & Vacation Homes Carrington’s Inn 340-713-0508 Chenay Bay Beach Resort
340-201-1309
Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 340-773-0210 Club St. Croix
340-718-9150
Colony Cove
340-718-1965
Company House Hotel
340-773-1377
Cottages By The Sea
340-772-0495
Cruzan Classic Cruzan Sands Villa Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort
Air Conditioned Beach Casino Children facilities / daycare Fitness Center Full Kitchen and Patio / Deck Golf Hiking Trails Internet Non-Smoking Pets Allowed Pool Restaurant Spa Tennis Watersports Wetbar / Microwave Whirlpool
Easy Hotel Guide
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Hotel on the Cay
340-773-2035
Inn on Strand Street
340-772-0500
King Christian Hotel
340-773-6330
King’s Alley Hotel
340-773-0103
Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge
340-201-7983
Northside Valley
340-772-0558
Palms at Pelican Cove
340-718-8920
Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort
340-778-3800
Sand Castle on the Beach
340-772-1205
Sugar Beach St. Croix
340-718-5345
Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina 340-718-4455 The Fred
1-844-789-8784
Vacation St. Croix
340-718-0361
Waves at Cane Bay
340-718-1815
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The Buccaneer offers tennis, watersports, shopping, a spa, beaches, pools, restaurants, and golf all on the same property. www.thebuccaneer.com Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Rentals is a gated, historic Frederiksted property, within walking distance to beaches, the pier, shopping, and dining. All new studios or 1 and 2 bedrooms with charming 1/2-acre garden, BBQ/kitchen, and pool. www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620 Club Comanche, Hotel St. Croix is a small, landmark hotel within the Christiansted National Historic District. Overflowing with West Indian charm, stay in the Main House or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse. Large pool and restaurants. www.clubcomanche.com Cruzan Sands Villa on the Beach is a luxury beachfront villa in Estate Salt River. Family friendly, it sleeps 8 comfortably. Relax and enjoy the wonderful sandy beach and the view from the spacious covered wrap-around porch! www.cruzansands.com At Hotel on the Cay, step into an atmosphere of casual elegance! On a private cay in Christiansted Harbor, the 53-room resort is ideal for couples, families and adventure seekers and features a restaurant, terraces, pristine beach, pool, and water sports. A short ferry ride to the Wharf. www.hotelonthecay.com Sugar Beach Condo Resort offers spacious, oceanfront condos, studios to 4-bdrm, with A/C, kitchens, over-sized baths, free WiFi, and private verandas! Enjoy a freshwater pool, sundeck, club- house, two lighted tennis courts, and use of kayaks and zayaks. Located a 1⁄2 mile from Christiansted, its a great base for exploring the rest of the island! www.sugarbeachstcroix.com The Fred, introducing the first new hotel on St. Croix since 1986! Its a 22-room beachfront, boutique resort and spa located in historic Frederiksted town. We’re the only beachfront hotel that is also located in town. Rest easy knowing that you’re staying in an eco-friendly resort that operates “off the grid.” www.SleepWtihFred.com w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
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Island Transportation BOOK WITH A SENSE OF ADVENTURE!
TAXI INFORMATION ■ Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street
near Government House & in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.
■ 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. Rates must be posted. Since taxis aren’t metered, confirm the rate before getting in the taxi!
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.
Keep left.
Ted Davis
■ 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 properly secured in a kennel. No charge for service dogs. Large kennel charge, $30., small kennel, $20.
OLYMPIC—ACE
■ Round-trip fares are double the one-way fare plus waiting charges of $1. per minute. First 5 free.
Over 40 years in St. Croix
■ Hourly Rates—Sedan/Mini Van (1-4 passengers), $40., Van (up to 14), $55., Safari (up to 25), $80. Rates for additional passengers will be negotiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s).
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340-718-3000 • 1103 Richmond Conveniently located 1 minute away from the seaplane at the entrance to Christiansted.
■ 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.
■ Signtseeing Tours—1-4 passengers, $100.00, 5+ passengers, $20. each for 3-hour tour. ■ Questions or Complaints—Call the VI Taxicab Division at 340-773-2226, 8 am – 5 pm, M – F.
QE IV FERRY SERVICE St. Croix to St. Thomas
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Schedule subject to weather conditions
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TAXI SERVICES Rudy’s Taxi & Tours:.... 340-773-6803, 514-4600 Epidel Taxi & Tours.......................340-643-0205 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport:...340-778-1088
Taxi Rates FROM AIRPORT TO:
1 or 2 3+ Persons Persons
The Buccaneer.......................... $20....($10) Carambola................................ $20....($10) Christiansted............................ $16......($9) Cotton Valley........................... $24....($11) Divi Carina Bay....................... $24....($12) Frederiksted............................. $12......($6) Green Cay................................. $22....($11) Shoy’s......................................... $20....($10) The Palms at Pelican Cove...... $16......($9) Tamrind Reef Resort...............$21…($11)
FROM CHRISTIANSTED TO: The Buccaneer............................ $9......($5) Cane Bay................................... $24....($11) Carambola................................ $30....($12) Divi Carina Bay........................ $18......($9) Frederiksted.............................. $24....($11) Gallows Bay................................ $6......($3) The Palms at Pelican Cove...... $16......($9) Tamrind Reef Resort.................$12…($6)
FROM FREDERIKSTED TO: Carambola................................ $27....($11) Christiansted............................ $24....($11) Divi Carina Bay........................ $36....($18)
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Cars, Jeeps, SUVs, Vans Friendly Service, Low Rates!
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• Toll Free 888.264.8894 • Airport 340.778.9636 • Christiansted by Seaplane 340.713.9289 • Cruise Ship Passengers call for reservations 340.713.9289
Renter must be 25 or older (ages 23-24 an underage driver fee applies), have valid driver's license & major credit card. An independent Budget Systems Licensee.
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Ashley Furniture HomeStore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 John’s Cuts & Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 My Lord Variety Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3 Plaza Extra East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 Plessen Optical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1 Sweet Lime Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 The Frame Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . D-4
Sports 1. Big Beard’s Adventure Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 2. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 3. Bush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 4. Carambola Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 5. Lightheart Sailing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 6. Llewellyn’s Charter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 7. N2theBlue Scuba Diving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3, G-1 8. Sea Thru Kayaks VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 9. Sweet Bottom Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 10. Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 11. The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 12. Virgin Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 13. West End Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
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Great place to see Lobsters, Trigger Fish, and big schools of Grunts. Out in the flats, at 70 feet, lots of endangered Staghorn Coral.
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Rental Cars
1. Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 2. Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 3. Centerline Car Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 4. Olympic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2
Real Estate 1. Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Farms
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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.
Other Interests 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Captain Morgan Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 Caribbean Community Theater (CCT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 Cruzan Rum Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 Estate Whim Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center. . . . . . . H-2 Island Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2 Hams Bluff Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Library for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Point Udall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1 Randall “Doc” James Racetrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 Salt River National Historic Park & Ecological Preserve. . . G-0 St. Croix Montessori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 St. Croix Yacht Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 St. George Village Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 Sunny Isle Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 University of the Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
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Buck Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-0 Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Colombus Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Cramer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-1 Dorsch Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 Rainbow Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Reef Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 Sandy Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Shoy Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 St. Croix East End Marine Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1
FOR YOUR SAFETY “St. Croix, the Island With a Heart” AED Locations Go to stcroixaed.home.comast.net for all current locations; updated constantly. Of interest to our visitors: Cruise Ship Pier, Carambola Golf Course, St. George Village Botanical Gardens & Whim Museum; Cost U Less & Plaza East, hotels, condos, police stations. Download Crowdsav App to your smartphone & press the “Locate AED” button for location & directions to the nearest one. Know where one is closest to where you live, work, pray, play, and shop before you need it!
PETER’S REST CONVENIENCE CENTER Located on Rt. 62 between Rt. 68 and Rt. 70 taking Residential Household Waste, Green Waste, Bulk Waste, Scrap Metal & White Goods plus Household Hazardous Waste. You can also recycle your aluminum and steels cans here to support the Boys & Girls Club. Operated by Virgin Islands Waste Management. Operating Hours — Monday – Friday, 6 am – 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 6 am – 5 pm, Holidays, 6 am – 2 pm. August / September 2018 • Page 55
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Avocado Pitt, Pg 24 balter, Pg 24 BES Craft Coctail Lounge, Pg 24 BREWSTX, Pg 26 Club Commanche R.A.W., Pg 25 Ital In Paradise, Pg 24 Luncheria, Pg 24 Maria’s Cantina, Pg 27 Nauti Bar & Grille, Pg 26
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Seaside Market & Deli, Pg 27 Shupe’s on the Boardwalk, Pg 26 40 Strand Eatery, Pg 25 The Courtyard, Pg 26 The Mill Boardwalk Bar & Brick Oven Pizza, Pg 25 Toast Diner, Pg 25 You Are Here, Pg 26
Shopping 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Asha World Designs, Pg 11 Adorn, Pg 15 Baci Duty Free, Pg 19 Crucian Gold, Pg 17 Cueros Leather Goods, Pg 10 Eden South, Pg 11 Hotheads, Pg 12 ib designs, Back Cover Joyia Inspirational Jewelry, Pg 15 Panache Jewelers, Pg 13
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Purple Papaya, Pg 14 Rare Finds, Pg 18 RJS Handmade Designs, Pg 16 Small Wonder, Pg 16 Sonya, Ltd, Inside Front Cover The Natural Jewel, Pg 12 The Jewel Factory, Pg 12 The Shoe Bar, Pg 10 Tropical Bracelet, Pg 15 Undercover Books, Pg 18
Watersports 1. 2. 3.
Big Beard’s Adventure Tours, Pg 40 Caribbean Sea Adventures, Pg 40 Dive Experience, Pg 43
Transportation 1. Budget St. Croix, Pg 53 2. Centerline Car Rentals, Pg 53 3. Epidel Taxi Service, Pg 53
4. Seaborne Seaplane Ramp 5. Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours, Pg 8
Real Estate & Rentals 1. 2. 2. 2.
Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty, Pg 63 Joe & Julie San Martin at RE/MAX St. Croix, Pg 62 Emeyln Sayre at RE/MAX St. Croix, Pg 62 RE/MAX St. Croix, Pg 2
Local Art
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THIS NATIONAL PARK COMMEMORATES OUR DANISH HERITAGE (1733-1917).
CHRISTIANSTED WALKING TOUR Let’s start a leisurely walking tour of CHRISTIANSTED at the site of the Old Scale House 1 on the harborfront, known as the Wharf. One section of the 1856 structure displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrels of rum and sugar. The other section holds a bookstore and gift shop as well as an information center about all things St. Croix. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service.
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Originally, Government House 6 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. The former are open to the public (entrance at mid-building on King Street). The Lutheran Church 7 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. Walking up Queen Cross Street to Company Street takes you to Apothecary Hall 8 on the left corner, which holds both the tiny Apothecary Museum on Queen Cross Street, open anytime, and in the courtyard the Archaeological Museum, open only Saturdays 10 am-2 pm. Nearby on Company Street is the Old Market 9 , 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.
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Alanon Meetings Anglican Church Catholic Church Christian “Shan” Hendricks Farmer’s Market Florence Williams Public Library Lutheran Church Moravian Church National Park Service (NPS Headquarters) Public Restrooms
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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. August / September June / July 2018 2014 • Page 57
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Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes, Pg 51 Cottages By the Sea Inn on Strand Street Mt. Victory Camp, Pg 8 Sand Castle on the Beach The Fred, Pg 51
4. Lyric Sails, Pg 41 5. N2theBlue Scuba Diving, Pg 42 6. West End Water Sports, Pg 44
Treat Yourself
1. The Fred’s Spa, Pg 60
Other Interests
1. Albert Edwards Fish Market 2. American Legion Hall 1. Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Pg 63 3. Emile Henderson, Sr. Fire Station Restaurants 4. Ft. Frederik Beach Bathhouse 1. Beach Side Café, Pg 28 5. Frederiksted Community Boating & Sailing Assoc. 2. Cibone, Pg 28 6. Frederiksted Health Care 3. Louie & Nachos Beach Bar, Pg 28 7. Hams Bluff Lighthouse (north of Frederiksted) 4. Tap Deck Bar & Billiards, Pg 29 8. Legislature of the Virgin Islands Shopping 9. Our Town Frederiksted 1. Caribbean Museum Center 10. Paul E. Joseph Stadium for the Arts, Pg 23 & 37 11. Police Bike Patrol Unit 2. The Fred Gift Shop, Pg 23 12. Post Office Sports 13. Public Library 1. Adventures In Diving, Pg 43 14. Public Restrooms 2. Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism, Pg 8 15. Rotary Club of St. Croix West 70 3. Cruzan Cowgirls, Pg 8 16. St. Croix Country Club
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Before The Centennial Legacy Project, There Was This… Part 3 in a series by Apple Gidley Oral story-telling has a strong history on St. Croix - stories told from generation to generation - indeed the backbone of the Landmark Society’s “Come Home to St Croix” program. These stories of our past help us understand the present and build for the future. That is what the Centennial Legacy Project is undertaking. The restoration of the Old Army BarEdwin Taylor Pollock. racks on Hospital Street in Christiansted, which in its new guise would serve as the Center for Architecture and Built Heritage.
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Buildings tell stories too. Through their construction but also through the different roles they have played in society. One such set of buildings are those Old Army Barracks - Numbers 21 - 23 Hospital Street - which originally dated back to 1759 when they were the garrison hospital and matron’s residence.
Perhaps it was the thwarted mutiny of September 1835, as described by William F. Cissel in his Vignettes of Danish Military History, when infantrymen, angry at the reimposition of military discipline after some years of complaisance, planned to seize the colonial coffers and sail for North America aboard the shanghaied naval brig St. Jan, that prompted Governor-General Peter von Scholten to extend the complex and house troops there rather than in Fort Christiansvaern. 1836 is Juan Francisco Luis. inscribed on entrances both on Hospital Street and possibly on Church Street which could lead one to assume that is when the extension, including the addition of galleries, was built by slaves under the direction of Albert Løvmand, a Danish architect.
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At some stage between 1900 and 1910, 23 Hospital Street had become the residence of Captain Herman Osterman, the Christiansted commander and police inspector, and it was then the dormer attics were replaced with a third story. During the same period an administrative building was built behind the officer’s mess. Then in 1914, arson! Captain Jørgen Høyer, who commanded the West Indian Gendarmery Corps, was found to have been diddling the barrack’s payroll books to cover European gambling debts. Threatened by news of his replacement charged with conducting a thorough inspection, the Captain torched the office. The fire spread to engulf the entire barracks complex though by providence no one was killed. Due to the instinctive mistrust of Sergeant-Major August F. C. Newmann, who noted a discrepancy in size of a cigar box proffered by our good captain acting the genial and arrogant host, Captain Høyer was found to have secreted money in the false bottom. His punishment,12 years hard labor back in Denmark.
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Marines watched the raising of the Stars and Stripes. Perhaps the latter marched back to their new quarters after Transfer Day. In any event the barracks continued to be used for various military purposes until the walls of these historic buildings took on a new role in 1935, when they became Christiansted High School. A number of prominent Crucians either taught or graduated from there. Leonie E. Christian, David “Junie” Canegata, and from 1941 to 1953 when Claude O. Markoe was the principal. Some of those graduating from CHS were: Ullmont James, the first Assistant Government Secretary in the VI Government Service under both Governor John D. Merwin and Governor Ralph Paiewonsky, then served as a diplomat in Guinea, Madagascar, Somalia and Morocco; Dr. Sylvia Talbot Ross graduated in 1950 and ended her career as Minister for Health in Guyana; Horace Clark, also a graduate, went on to play baseball for the New York Yankees; Edna-Mae Coff Belardo became Assistant Administrator, Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services and had been taught by Mr. Markoe, as well as her mother Edna Bolling Coff. Brenda D. Henderson, a student at CHS, reminisced in Karen Thurland’s The Neighborhoods of Christiansted 1910 - 1960 about Cookie, an elderly, petite woman who set up a stall each afternoon under the barrack’s gallery to sell skewered gooseberries, sugar cakes, dondeslas (hard crystallized sugar and peanut candy) and lasenja (twisted candy, usually minted). 1969 saw yet another iteration of the army barracks when 21 Hospital Street became offices for the Department of Labour and No. 23 became a police station. In 1999 the former building, with everything in it, was suddenly closed after unexplained symptoms presented to those working there. Hurricane Hugo tore the roof off 23 Hospital Street in 1989, and over the intervening 29 years the building has been claimed by vegetation and allowed to crumble. The restoration, renovation and repurposing of the old army barracks in Christiansted is one such way in which to remember the past, embrace the present and prepare for the future. As Maj. Dalsgaard, a professor from the Aarhus School of Architecture said when presenting to middle school students on St Croix in 2016, “Everything built tells a story how people lived. This project is about identity, and St Croix and Denmark’s shared history.” Correction: The estimated cost for this project, and the one on St. Thomas, is $20 million not the previously stated $40 million. Apple Gidley lives in Christiansted and is a freelance writer and author of the historical novel Fireburn, set on St Croix in the 1870s.
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Spa, meaning fountain and derived from the name of the town of Spa in Belgium, is a popular destination all over the world and St. Croix is no exception. Let’s dive into some of the specialty treatments that you can take advantage of right here on island. Deep Tissue Massage Therapy is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension and reducing stress hormone levels and heart rate while boosting mood and relaxation and improving posture. This type of massage reaches the deepest layer of muscles and tendons, breaking down tense areas that may cause pain and inflammation, limiting motion of the muscles and joints. Aromatherapy uses natural oils extracted from flowers and plants to enhance psychological and physical wellbeing. Benefits include its ability to reduce anxiety, ease depression, boost energy levels, speed up the healing process, eliminate headaches, boost cognitive performance, induce sleep, strengthen the immune system, reduce pain, improve digestion and increase circulation. Reflexology uses pressure to the feet and hands with thumb, finger, and hand techniques and without the use of oil or lotion, to help organs and glands via the body’s energetic pathways. In use for thousands of years, benefits include stimulating nerve function, increasing energy, boosting circulation, inducing a deep relaxation, and eliminating toxins from the body. Body Wraps are a pampering experience to improve the texture and appearance of the skin by helping to rid the body of excess fluids and toxins. Benefits include detoxification, boosting of the lymphatic system and metabolism, body contouring, skin tightening and softening, and balance depending on the type of wrap chosen—aroma, seaweed, sea salt, and others. Facials are a skin care treatment for the face using steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage. They deeply cleanse and help fight certain skin problems, such as mild acne or dryness. Treatments leave faces glowing and are typically very relaxing, as they include a massage component. A sauna is a room designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions and has a strong impact on your health and well-being. The heat relieves stress, relaxes muscles, soothes aches and pains, cleanses the skin, induces a deeper sleep, improves cardiovascular performance, burns calories, and helps fight illness by boosting the immune system; emerge relaxed and revived! w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
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STARS SHOPPING
ST. CROIX Sky Watch JULY / OCTOBER 2018
Our clear skies are perfect for star gazing!
NORTH LITTLE DIPPER North Star CASSIOPEIA DRACO
VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE NORTH INDICATOR IS FACING NORTH
ANDROMEDA
Constellation names are in upper case. Star and planet names in lower case. The sun, moon, planets and stars all rise in the east and set in the west.
July Moon Phases:
Aug. Moon Phases:
Sept. Moon Phases:
Oct. Moon Phases:
First Quarter...... 19 July Full Moon.......... 27 July Last Quarter.........6 July New Moon........ 12 July
First Quarter.....18 Aug. Full Moon.........26 Aug. Last Quarter....... 4 Aug. New Moon.......11 Aug.
First Quarter.... 16 Sept. Full Moon........ 24 Sept. Last Quarter.......2 Sept. New Moon.........9 Sept.
First Quarter...... 16 Oct. Full Moon.......... 24 Oct. Last Quarter...... 31 Oct. New Moon...........8 Oct.
July Sunset: Aug. Sunset: Sept. Sunset: Oct. Sunset:
7:00 pm 6:47 pm 6:22 pm 5:57 pm
July Sunrise: Aug. Sunrise: Sept. Sunrise: Oct. Sunrise:
5:50 am 6:02 am 6:08 am 6:13 am
Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month.
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he Sun seems to shine every day in the Virgin Islands, but on September 22nd the Sun will shine directly over the Earth’s equator. This is the equinox and day and night will be about equal all over the Earth. It is first day of Fall in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Once the Sun has set and the sky begins to grow dark in July and August, look for the bright star-like object dominating the western sky – this is the planet Venus. By September, Venus will be lower in the sky and by October it will no longer be visible in the western sky. A somewhat less bright Jupiter will be high in the western sky. Jupiter is seen against the background of faint stars of Libra, the Scales. Saturn will be high in the eastern sky, east of the red star Antares. The red planet Mars will be lower in the eastern sky, seen against the stars of Capricorn. In September, Saturn will be very high in the east and Mars will be slightly lower. By October, Jupiter will be low in the west at sunset, Saturn will be very high in the west, and Mars high in the eastern sky. After the sky is fully dark you should be able to easily spot three bright stars which Page 64 • August / September 2018
EAST
In the northern hemisphere Fall begins on September 22nd
CYGNUS
LYRA HERCULES Milky Way
PEGASUS PISCES
Vega
Altair
WEST
By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium and frequent island visitor.
CEPHEUS Deneb
AQUILA SCORPIUS
AQUARIUS
Antares CAPRICORNUS SAGITTARIUS
SOUTH
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form a large triangle. Since the triangle is visible all night long during the Summer up north, it is called the Summer Triangle. Each bright star marks a different star group or constellation. Farthest West is Vega, part of Lyra the Harp. In mythology this is the harp invented by Hermes, which Mercury gave to Orpheus, the musician who joined Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. To the South is Altair, in Aquila the Eagle. Aquila was the bird of Jove and the bearer of his thunder. It is impossible to take the fainter stars that join with Altair and really make an Eagle out of this part of the heavens. The third bright star is Deneb, marking the tail of Cygnus, the Swan. Perhaps you can see other stars which form the Swan’s body, neck and head and its wings which spread wide. Cygnus is flying south along the Milky Way. The Milky Way looks like a hazy band of light arcing across the sky. According to one legend, Phaethon, the son of the sun-god Helios, created the Milky Way when he set the sky on fire with his father’s sun-chariot. It is really the light from billions and billions of stars so far away, that all we see is their light combined into this haze.
Facing south you’ll again find the red star Antares. Antares is the heart of Scorpius, the Scorpion. Perhaps you can find the fainter stars that make up the Scorpion’s long curved tail. The Scorpion’s claws are formed from still fainter stars spreading out toward the southwestern horizon. While these faint stars do form the Scorpion’s claws, they are actually the stars of another constellation, Libra, the Scales. “Shooting stars”, more properly meteors, are flashes of light that happen so quickly that by the time you tell a friend “look there”, the meteor will be gone. Meteors are caused by pebble sized bits of rock burning up as they pass through the air some 50 miles above the Earth. The bright light of the nearly Full Moon will block out all but the brightest meteors on the night of July 28th to 29th, the maximum of the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower. August 12th to 13th is the maximum of one of the best meteor showers, the Perseids, which produces up to 60 meteors per hour. Once again, the nearly Full Moon will block many of the fainter meteors of the Orionid Meteor Shower which peaks on the night of October 21st to 22nd. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com
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