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TABLE OF CONTENTS June / July 2014
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FEATURES
30th Annual Women Race............................................... 3 Mango Melee.................................................................... 3 Come Home To St. Croix................................................ 3 Duty Free Allowance........................................................ 8 Island Worship............................................................... 18 Farm Fresh / Where To Find It...................................... 22 Wine: Best Pick! Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir......... 33 La Reine Chicken Shack—Feels Like Home................. 33 Meet Cover Artist Bully Petersen.................................. 36 VI Bridal Guide—Weddings, Unplugged..................... 38 Our Danish Connection—VELKOMMEN!................. 39 A True Story about a Crucian Boy in Denmark........... 39 From Snorkeler to TEC Diver, Cane Bay Dive Shop Has It All!....................................................... 41 SEA Turtle Watches / Snorkel Clinics........................... 45 Christiansted National Historic Site............................. 57 ARTS in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Part 13....................... 59 Real Estate-Timing is Everything! Buy Now or You Could Pay More Later!.................................... 63
LEISURE
Bully Petersen.
Events Calendar..................................................... 4-7 Shopping...................................................................8 Easy Shopping Guide..............................................10 Dining......................................................................22 Easy Dining Guide..................................................32 Restaurant Entertainment......................................32 Attractions & Tours.................................................34 Island Art.................................................................36 Island Weddings......................................................38 Watersports.............................................................40 Recreation/Beaches.................................................47 Treat Yourself...........................................................60
Susan Wall
ON THE COVERS JUNE 2014 “Lil Dock” Acrylic on Canvas
DESTINATION ST. CROIX
Helpful Info & Phone Numbers.............................48 Easy Hotel Guide.....................................................50 Accommodations....................................................51 Transportation........................................................52 Whim.
Carlos “Tuna” Garcia
MAPS
St. Croix Road Map...............................................54 Christiansted Map & Walking Tour....................56 Frederiksted Map & Walking Tour......................58
LIVING
Advertiser Online Directory...................................20 Real Estate................................................................62 Moving Here...........................................................62 St. Croix Sky Watch.................................................64
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On behalf of the people and Government of the United States Virgin Islands, I applaud St. Croix This Week magazine for highlighting the best in entertainment, siteseeing, dining, shopping, and a myriad of recreational activities available on St. Croix. Both residents and visitors will find on page after page of this helpful resource guide eyecatching attractions, on-island features, and other points of interest. Whether with family, friends, or on your own, this magazine has the inside track and advance view of all the upcoming events and activities on the “Big Island.” St. Croix’s relaxing beaches and rolling hillsides are the perfect complement for a weekend get-away, and the downtown shopping and restaurants in Christiansted and Frederiksted offer a variety of choices. There are hiking tours, snorkeling and scuba excursions, rainforest sights, and an abundance of other natural and cultural attractions throughout the island. The options for fun and entertainment are truly limitless, and St. Croix This Week provides immediate access to all of St. Croix’s major attractions, while highlighting those that are off-the-beaten path. As the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix has a natural beauty that is both charming and awe-inspiring. Its wondrous landscapes, hillside views, oceanfronts, and downtown areas tell the story of an island rich in culture and history. The influence from Denmark is readily visible in our architecture and windmills, offering a pleasant introduction to the experience of our people of strong Caribbean traditions. With a long history of providing the inside scoop on the latest and best in family fun and island excursion entertainment, St. Croix This Week truly captures the beat and pulse of our people. It is my pleasure to extend best wishes to all readers of St. Croix This Week for a safe and enjoyable experience in paradise. We hope you will enjoy our home as much as we enjoy hosting you.
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13th Annual Mango Melee
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This year’s race is dedicated to Mary Mingus, founder and co-director of the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix for 33 years, in recognition and celebration of her service to St. Croix and unwavering commitment and hard work to end violence against women.
Mango Melee is St. Croix’s most popular summer festival and teaches us about the fruit’s agricultural and horticultural potential. You will see over 80 varieties of mango and over 30 other types of fruit – all of which are grown on St. Croix! For those who have never heard of bilimbi or miracle fruit, or have ever wondered what to do with jackfruit, a visit to Mango Melee is a fun and educational experience!
It is a joyous 8-day reflection on who we are and the experiences that have shaped our values, beliefs and traditions. The 4th Annual celebration opens with a Ceremony to Honor Our Ancestors, a moving tribute during which the names of loved ones are added to a roll call of those who came before us, as a traditional libation is poured. Set at Estate Whim Museum, the ceremony and all the week’s activities are designed for learning, healing, strengthening and celebrating the bonds of family and friendship.
he Women’s Coalition of St. Croix celebrates 30 years of The Women Race! Join this year’s run at the Frederiksted Fort on June 1st at 4:45 p.m. All people of all ages are invited to run, walk, talk and have fun as they participate in this event. The race has traditionally drawn over 400 participants, making it one of St. Croix’s most exciting races and fundraising events.
The Women Race is a fun afternoon for the whole family with plenty of food and music as part of the after-race activities. The Women Race serves as a fundraiser for the Women’s Coalition, but more importantly, the race reflects the community’s support of our MISSION to end violence in our community. We invite men and boys this year to run alongside women and girls who are important to them, and to take a stand with us in fighting the violence that affects our community and communities around the world. Pre-registration is available at the Women’s Coalition’s Crisis Center in Christiansted, Closet to Closet Thrift Shop in Peter’s Rest, and Stamina Sports in Estate Golden Rock with a special registration on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at the Frederiksted Post Office, K-Marts at Sunshine Mall and Sunny Isle, and Cost-U-Less. The pre-registration fee is $15.00 and includes a t-shirt. Registration on race day is $20.00. Girls and boys aged 14 and under can register for $1.00, which does not include a t-shirt.
ummertime in St. Croix is mango season! Its abundance is celebrated at the annual Mango Melee and Tropical Fruit Festival at the St. George Village Botanical Garden! With a supremely distinctive shape, smell, color and taste, no other fruit evokes the warmth, flavors, fragrances and exotic beauty of this “Queen of Tropical Fruit.”
Visit food vendors selling a staggering variety of products made from mango and other tropical fruits, craft vendors, a farmers’ market featuring fresh fruit and live fruit trees, as well as fun and educational children’s activities and games. “Mango Dis, Mango Dat” is an extremely popular food contest featuring drinks, deserts and sauces. After judging, samples of the entries are offered for sale, and they go fast! In the ever-popular Mango-Eating Contest, contestants challenge each other to see who can eat ten mangoes in the shortest period of time. Anyone who has ever eaten a fresh, ripe and juicy mango can understand how messy and entertaining this contest really is!
Awards will be presented to the overall winners and the top age group finishers, male and female. Schools, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to send “teams” to participate with a trophy and $400 gift certificate awarded to the school with the most participants (minimum of 25 team members).
The Nursery and Museum Store will be open and tours of the 16-acre grounds are offered throughout the day. The day ends with a silent auction of the fresh fruit from the displays, and dancing the Electric Slide. Produced in cooperation with the V.I. Department of Tourism, the V.I. Department of Agriculture, UVI Cooperative Extension Service, and the UVI Agricultural Experiment Station.
For more information, www.wcstx.org www.facebook.com/wcstx 340-773-9272
Mango Melee, July 6, 12-6 pm St. George Village Botanical Garden www.sgvbg.org 340- 692-2874
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his month all of St. Croix prepares for an annual celebration of culture, history and family connections. The signature summer program of the St. Croix Landmarks Society, Come Home to St. Croix, makes it easy for Crucians, others who have made St. Croix their home, and visitors to learn about the things that set St. Croix apart.
Landmarks will open an exhibit on St. Croix’s horseracing tradition and pilot “Solving the Puzzle of Kinship” a work session focused on the Plaskett Family whose reunion coincides with Come Home to St. Croix 2014. Family members, aided by Landmarks’ researchers, will work to find the missing links that connect various branches to the original bearers of the name. It will be a model for future sessions for families stumped in their research. Growing up on St. Croix means being surrounded by people who know your history and make you feel grounded. Migration patterns and other societal changes in recent years make it harder to maintain that sense of connection. Come Home to St. Croix not only reminds us of the importance of teaching our children who they are but also provides the tools and an array of opportunities in which to use them. “My dream is that July will become Come Home to St. Croix month, with partners planning events that bring us together to reflect on our history, honor our ancestors and plan for our future on St. Croix,” says Sonia Dow, Executive Director of the Landmarks Society.
Events begin July 13; see Page 7 for details. www.stcroixlandmarks.org June / July 2014 • Page 3
Events - St. Croix JUNE / JULY 2014
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ONGOING SUNDAYS, 9:30-11 AM Organic Farm Tours Ridge to Reef Farm Join naturalist Veronica Gordon for a tour of the farm. $20 pp. For reservations, call 340-220-0466, email info@visfi.org, or visit www.ridge2reef.org/tours.html MONDAYS, 5 PM Crab Races Fort Christian Brew Pub The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For information, call 713-9820 MONDAY, 6 PM Caribbean Night The Palms at Pelican Cove Enjoy a buffet of island favorites, with Mocko Jumbies, fire dancers & live music! $30 pp; $15 pp for children ages 12 & under. For information, call 718-8920 TUESDAYS, 7 PM Beach Bar-B-Que & Floor Show Harbormaster Beach Club Take a short ferry ride to Hotel on the Cay for a delicious BBQ, Steel Pan Music, Mocko Jumbie, Broken Bottle & Limbo Dancing! For reservations, call (340) 773-2035
FIRST TUESDAYS, 6 PM Wine Club The Galleon Taste fine wines paired with hors’d oeuvres. $35 pp. For reservations, call (340) 718-9948 TUESDAYS, THRU SATURDAYS, 2-3:30 PM ‘Life at the Farm’ Farm Tours Ridge to Reef Farm Walk around the farm, see the gardens, taste crops & hear what it’s like to live on a farm. $25 pp. Reservations appreciated. For info, call (340) 220-0466 or email info@visfi.org TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9 AM-11 PM Nursery Open St. George Village Botanical Garden Shop here for beautiful tropical plants! For info, call (340) 692-2874 TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM Farm & Fruit Foraging Tours Ridge to Reef Farm These 2-hour guided tours focus on the fresh organic bounty that grows here. Cost: $35 pp. Group rates. Organic produce for sale. For reservations, call (340) 220-0466 or email info@visfi.org TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 9 AM-NOON Farm Volunteer “Help & Harvest” Days Ridge to Reef Farm Volunteers – all ages & experience levels are welcome. Get your hands & feet in the dirt, learn about organic gardening & off-grid living, & enjoy lunch together in the Community Center. For info, call (340) 220-0466 or email info@visfi.org TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS, 9AM-5PM Self-Guided Map Farm Tour Ridge to Reef Farm Get an interpretive farm map at the Community Center for your own walking tour of the farm grounds. Suggested donation is $5 pp. For info, call (340) 220-0466 or email info@visfi.org WEDNESDAYS, 4-6 PM VI Locally Grown Market Polly’s at the Pier Buy from a collective of sustainable & organic growers or pre-order at www.vi.locallygrown. net (on-line market open Sunday through Tuesday for orders). WEDNESDAYS, 5 PM Crab Races Divi Carina Bay Resort The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For info, call (340) 773-9700
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Sign up for or watch The Women Race in its 30th year June 1, Frederiksted! Women’s Coalition
WEDNESDAYS, 7-9 PM Trivia Night The Palms at Pelican Cove Test your knowledge of trivia at this fun evening entertainment. Call (340) 718-8920 THURSDAYS, 6 PM BUFFET, 8 PM ENTERTAINMENT West Indian Style BBQ & Floor Show Divi Carina Resort & Casino Come hear a steel pan band & see Mocko Jumbies; traditional West Indian buffet. For reservations, call (340) 773-9700 x 732 FRIDAYS, 5:30 PM Crab Races Deep End Bar & Restaurant The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For info, call (340) 773-4455 SECOND FRIDAYS, 6:15 PM Wine Club Beach Side Café Enjoy sampling fine wines. Cost: $35. For reservations, call (340) 772-1205 or (340) 772-1266 LAST FRIDAYS, 6:30 PM Beer Club Beachside Cafe Taste 4 specialty beers paired with appetizers. For reservations, call (340) 772-1266 or (340) 772-1205 www.stcroix thisweek .com
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S U N S E T JA Z Z , J U N E 2 0 & J U LY 1 7 , F R E D E R I K S T E D.
JUNE 2014
JUNE 14, 9 AM-NOON Second Saturday St. George Village Botanical Garden An interactive program for children & parents to learn about the wonders of the plant world. Ages 6 & up; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child & adult Garden member; $8 per adult nonmember. For reservations, call (340) 692-2874
JUNE 1, 4:45 PM 30th Annual Women Race Christiansted Start moving those feet for this 2-mile run. Men welcome. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix. For information, call (340) 773-9272 or visit www.wcstx.com JUNE 1, 5:30-6:30 PM Jazz Vespers St. Croix Reformed Church This family-friendly event features local musical talent. Donation: $5. For information, call (340) 778-0520 JUNE 7, 11:30 AM JUNE 18, 10 AM Story Hour at the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden A volunteer reader shares a botanical story on the Garden grounds. Bring a towel or blanket & snack. $8 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under; Garden members free. For information, call (340) 692-2874 JUNE 8 & 29, 8:30 AM Frederiksted Historic Walking Tour Meet at ‘Freedom Statue’ across from Frederiksted Pier for a 2 ½ hour guided walking tour of historic Frederiksted hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Hature Tourism). $20 pp. For reservations, call (340) 719-5455 JUNE 12, 4:29-7 PM 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Works of local artists & chefs are featured along with live music. Suggested donation: $8. For info, (340) 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org JUNE 12, 5:30-6:30 PM National Park Lecture Series Danish Guinea West India Company The National Park Service hosts holds monthly lectures that discuss topics regarding current research at the islands three National Parks. For info, call (340) 773-1460. JUNE 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 8 PM JUNE 22, 4 PM On Stage – La Gringa Caribbean Community Theatre A young woman searches for her identity & learns identity isn’t based on superficial & external definitions, but rather is an essence in her heart. For information, call (340) 778-1983 or (340) 718-4229 www.stcroix thisweek .com
JUNE 14 Mt. Eagle Hike The St. Croix Hiking Association hosts this walking tour. For info & time, call (340) 772-2073 or visit www.stcroixhiking.org Caribbean Community Theatre—On Stage - La Gringa – runs June 13-28.
JUNE 14, 7:30-10 AM Beach Clean Up & Sea Turtle Talk Help keep the beach safe for nesting sea turtles! Closed shoes, hats & sunscreen recommended. Bring water to drink. Students earn community service hours for beach clean-up. Free. Registration not required but appreciated. For information, location & to register, call (340) 773-1989
JUNE 20, 5:30-7:30 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park Bring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local & international jazz artists. Food & beverages are available for sale. Admission is free. JUNE 21, 8 AM The Olympic Day Run VI Pace Runners hosts this 1-mile walk, jog or run. For information, call (340) 643-2557 or (340) 777-0258
JUNE 14, 9 AM JUNE 28, 9 AM Free Gut Historical Walking Tour Christiansted Meet in front of Fort Christiansvaern on June 14. Frederiksted, meet in front of Fort Frederik on June 28 Learn the history of the Free Gut neighborhoods in Christiansted & Frederiksted, which were established at the beginning of colonial rule as a place where ‘free colored’ could own property & live. Guided 2 ½-hour tour hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism). $30 pp. 10% discount with VI ID. For reservations, call (340) 719-5455
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JAZZ IN THE PARK, JUNE 27 & JULY 25, CHRISTIANSTED. JUNE 21, 10 AM-NOON FREE Snorkel Clinic Cramer Park Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. Schoolaged children to adults are welcome. SEA (St. Croix Environmental Association) will provide instruction, gear, environmental education & light refreshments. Sponsored by Reef Jam. To register, call (340) 773-1989
JULY 5, 10 AM-3 PM Vintage & Collectibles Fair Limpricht Park, King Street Arts, crafts & more will be available in this beautiful park. For info, call (340) 513-2081 JULY 5, 11:30 AM JUNE 16, 10 AM Story Hour at the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden A volunteer reader shares a botanical story on the Garden grounds. Bring a towel or blanket & snack. $8 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under; Garden members free. For info, call (340) 692-2874
JUNE 22 Warren Young Memorial Regatta St. Croix Yacht Club For info, call (340) 773-9531 JUNE 27, 5:30-7:30 PM Jazz in the Park Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand Free. Bring blanket, chairs & coolers. For info, call (340) 277-3914 or (340) 332-4055 JUNE 27, 7 PM Art Workshop & Monthly Meeting Palms Restaurant at Pelican Cove Join artist Jane Akin for a presentation titled ‘Artists We Should Know’. Public is invited. Social hour starts at 6:30 PM. Hosted by the Artists Guild of St. Croix. For info, call (386) 237-8414 JUNE 28 1st Annual Kingfish Tournament Catch the biggest & most & win prizes. For info, email ghfc@fishstx.com JUNE 28, 10 AM-NOON Grow & Learn St. George Village Botanical Garden Enjoy the Garden’s series of educational workshops for adults led by local experts & enthusiasts. $5 members; $15 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (340) 692-2874 JUNE 28, 2 PM Don’t Stop Talking Fish Great Pond Enjoy this marine-based environmental expo that includes a lionfish derby with prizes, local vendors, crafts & entertainment. Hosted by Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park. For info, call (340) 718-3367 or visit www.friendsofstxeemp.org JUNE 28, 7 PM Movie Night Ft. Christiansvaern The National Park Service invites you to pack a picnic to enjoy during the movie, but pack up all trash afterwards. Bathrooms available. To see what’s playing, visit: facebook.com/stcroixmoviesatthefort
Freedom Statue, Frederiksted, in memory of Emancipation Day, July 3. Kevin Foltz
JUNE 29, 1 PM Donkey Races Frederiksted Ball Field Enjoy a taste of Crucian history with old-time donkey races hosted by the Gentleman of Jones. Watch or sign-up to race these beasts of burden with a stubborn streak that adds to the fun. $5 for adults, $2 for children. For info, call (340) 690-9007
JULY 2014 JULY TBA Children’s Art Workshops Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts The center will be hosting children’s art workshops on Saturdays. For info, (340) 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org JULY 3, 3-7 PM Emancipation Re-enactment Budhoe Park, Frederiksted A live re-enactment will be accompanied by dance. Local foods for sale. For information, call (340) 277-0470 JULY 4, 9 AM Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament Carambola Golf Club Wear your red, white & blue for prizes. Entry fee includes cart, prizes & BBQ banquet after the event. For registration, call (340) 778-5638 JULY 4, 3 PM-MIDNIGHT JULY 4, 8 PM Free Community Concert & Fireworks Frederiksted Waterfront FEDA, the Frederiksted Economist Development Association, is hosting this Post Emancipation ‘Jazz, Reggae & Soul’ concert. Music & street vendors starts at 3 PM. Fireworks at 8 PM. For information, call (340) 773-3332
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JULY 6, NOON-6 PM Mango Melee & Nursery Sale St. George Village Botanical Garden Delicious mango recipes & fruit drinks, plus mango eating contests, children’s games, music, educational displays & craft vendors spell fun for the whole family. Admission: $5 adults, $2 children (over age 5). For info, call (340) 692-2874 JULY 10, 4:29-7 PM 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Works of local artists & chefs are featured along with live music. Suggested donation: $8. For info, (340) 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org JULY 10, 5:30-6:30 PM National Park Lecture Series Danish Guinea West India Company Dr. Joshua Torres, Cultural Resource Manager, will discuss Virgin Islands Amerindian history at this monthly lecture series hosted by the National Park Service. For info, call (340) 773-1460. JULY 11, 6-10 PM Summer Jump Up! Christiansted Enjoy live local music on street corners, Mocko Jumbies to entertain, street vendors, stores open late, bar & restaurant specials. A great family event! No parking on some streets after 5:00 pm. JULY 12, 9 AM-NOON Second Saturday St. George Village Botanical Garden An interactive program for children & parents to learn about the wonders of the plant world. Ages 6 & up; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child & adult Garden member; $8 per adult nonmember. For reservations, call (340) 692-2874 JULY 12 Maroon Ridge Hike The St. Croix Hiking Association hosts this walking tour. For info & time, call (340) 772-2073 or visit www.stcroixhiking.org www.stcroix thisweek .com
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COME HOME TO ST. CROIX, JULY 13 – 20, WHIM MUSEUM JULY 13, 3 PM Come Home to St. Croix: Opening Ceremony, Exhibit & Reception Estate Whim Museum See the exhibit ‘Hoss, Hossman, & Hoss Racing: Their Role in the Social, Cultural & Economic Development of St. Croix’. For info, call (340) 772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 14, 7 PM Come Home to St. Croix: Getting Started with Your Family History Estate Whim Museum Free. Donations welcome. For info, call (340) 772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 15, 7 PM Come Home to St. Croix: Chatting with the Horsemen ‘Dem’ Estate Whim Museum Roundtable Discussion: Chatting with the Horsemen ‘Dem’ Dr. Olaf “Bronco” Hendricks, Moderator. Free. Donations welcome. For information, call 340-773-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 16, 7 PM Places that Matter & Turtle Watch Sandy Point $15 pp. Advanced reservations required. For info, call (340) 772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 17, 5:30-7:30 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local & international jazz artists. Food & beverages for sale. Free. JULY 17, 5:30 PM Come Home to St. Croix: Solving the Puzzle of Kinship: Plaskett Family Work Session Estate Whim Museum Free. Donations welcome. For info, call (340) 772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 19, 9 AM Free Gut Historical Walking Tour Fort Christiansvaern Learn the history of the Free Gut neighborhood in Christiansted, established at the beginning of colonial rule where ‘free colored’ could own property & live. Guided 2 ½-hour tour hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism). $30 pp. 10% discount with VI ID. Call (340) 719-5455 JULY 19, 10 AM-NOON FREE Snorkel Clinic Public Beach south of Sandcastles on the Beach Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. Schoolaged children to adults are welcome. SEA (St. Croix Environmental Assoc.) will provide instruction, gear, environmental education & light refreshments. Sponsored by Reef Jam. Call (340) 773-1989 www.stcroix thisweek .com
Come Home to St. Croix celebrates Crucian culture & traditions with demonstrations of dance and music. Starts July 13. Susan Wall
JULY 19, 7 PM Come Home to St. Croix: Poetry & Music Night Estate Whim Museum Free. Donations welcome. For info, call (340) 772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 20, 8:30 AM Frederiksted Historic Walking Tour Meet at ‘Freedom Statue’ across from Frederiksted Pier for a 2 ½ hour guided walking tour of historic Frederiksted hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Hature Tourism). $20 pp. For reservations, call (340) 719-5455
Enjoy the Garden’s series of educational workshops for adults led by local experts & enthusiasts. $5 members; $15 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (340) 692-2874 JULY 26, 7 PM Movie Night Ft. Christiansvaern The National Park Service invites you to pack a picnic to enjoy during the movie, but pack up all trash afterwards. Bathrooms available. To see what’s playing, visit: facebook.com/stcroixmoviesatthefort
JULY 20, NOON-6 PM Come Home to St. Croix: Old-Time Family Day & Crucian Quadrille Estate Whim Museum $5 pp. Free, children under age 12. For info, call (340) 772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org JULY 25, 5:30-7:30 PM Jazz in the Park Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand Free. Bring blanket, chairs & coolers. For info, call (340) 277-3914 or (340) 332-4055 JULY 25-26, 8 PM On Stage – STAR Summer Camp Presents ‘Peter Pan’ Caribbean Community Theatre This kid-friendly production is performed by summer camp students. For info, call (340) 778-1983 or (340) 718-4229 JULY 26, 10 AM-NOON Grow & Learn St. George Village Botanical Garden
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Sonya Ltd. Celebrates 50 years in their shop on Company Street with this commemorative bracelet!
COMPANY STREET Cache of the Day – 340-773-3648
Whim”sea”cal treasures await you when you step into this charming colorful shop on historic Company Street in Christiansted. Under the sea critters will delight kids and adults alike from pretty mermaids to cuddly seahorses & turtles as well as puzzles, books & light-up bath tub toys for all ages. You’ll find attractive home décor items such as clever sink strainers, embroidered guest towels, beautifully designed shell & palm tree serving pieces with napkins to match as well as prints & handicrafts from local artists. Sea glass jewelry, fragrant soaps, colorful beach cover-ups, tropical beach bags, the best cards on the island, the cutest shop dog & so much more are just inside the door strung with dancing Mocko Jumbies at #55 Company Street!
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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.
Quin House Galleries – 340-773-0404
Since 1989, Quin House Galleries has been furnishing island homes with the finest quality, handcrafted mahogany, teak, and exotic fruitwood furniture. Classic Chinese antiques, restored furniture, and quality gifts and collectibles for home or office add variety and style. Quin House Galleries has always been known for its unique styles and excellent quality and is a consistent winner of the VI Daily News Readers’ Poll for Best Furniture and Home Décor. Located on Company Street (at the corner of Queen Cross Street) in the historic Quin House, we are open Mon. – Fri., 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm. www.quinhousegalleries.com
Designworks / Island Living Store – 340-713-8102 at Apothecary Hall (Mon-Sat 11-4) offers island elegance in the West Indies Collection of solid teak antique reproduction furniture, home furnishings and accessories. Works by island artists (originals and prints, ceramics, metalwork and photography), gifts, jewelry, maps, cards, and design services by Richard Harris. www.islandlivingstore.com
Sonya’s – 340-778-8605
Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook. Located at #1 Company Street since 1964, an introduction to the hand-wrought jewelry at Sonya’s begins with the pleasantly inexpensive hook bracelet which is often imitated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. All Page 8 • June / July 2014
When Shopping on St. Croix, US citizens can enjoy a Duty-Free Allowance of $1600.00 per person, including children, every 30 days whether buying to pack or mail. This could add up to a $6400.00 joint declaration for a family of four residing in one household and traveling together! When returning to the US you will be required to fill out a separate customs form for these items. You may be asked to show your receipts so it is important to keep a good record of what you buy. This Duty-Free Allowance is double the $800.00 limit from other islands, so make your important purchases on St. Croix. You may also take 5 cartons of cigarettes and 6 bottles of liquor back as long as 1 of the bottles is a product made in the VI such as Cruzan Rum. Liquor boxes are free to check aboard your return flight! Outside this allowance you can mail gifts to friends and relatives (not including tobacco and alcohol)—one package a day to the same address up to $100.00 in value with no declaration. Check the Easy Shopping Guide on Page 10 to find what you’re looking for.
“The Duty-Free allowance for US citizens is $1600.00. Twice as much as any other Caribbean location!” www.stcroix thisweek .com
a t i B k Appa l u f i t u rel Bea for Women off ALL Sizes Small to 4X
Shopping continued CHECK MAPS ON PAGES 54-58 FOR STORE LOCATIONS
Dig into St. Croix history at ib designs.
ib designs
COMPANY STREET cont... ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)
Island Tribe of St.Croix
57 Company Street Christiansted, St. Croix
340.719.0936 340.719.0936 www.stcroix thisweek .com
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 20 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. Come see our new Om, Gratitude, and Anchor collections. Truly artful, truly unique, truly Caribbean! Feel Good Jewelry for Feel Good People. Stop in to say hi to Whealan, Kris, and the rest of the ib family. Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com
Island Tribe of St. Croix – 340-719-0936
This unique women’s store specializes in batik clothing for women of all sizes, Small to 4X. Island Tribe of St. Croix features a casual line of “patchwork” styles and an “island elegant” signature line. Beaded jewelry, sarongs, scarves, hats in all the vibrant, rich colors of the Caribbean compliment any style. New arrivals weekly. Special orders welcome. Gift certificates available. Great prices and a fun place to shop. Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm.
FURNITURE & HOME DECOR ~ est. 1989
Your Source for
Caribbean Style & Classic Furnishings Unique and Classic Styles for Island Living
Fine Mahogany Furniture Beautiful Chinese Antiques Quality Gifts & Collecibles for Home or Office
51 ABC Company Street
340.773.0404
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QUEEN CROSS STREET Hotheads – 340-773-7888
This trendy shop has swimwear for all shapes and sizes including hard-to-find separates, cup sizes, long torso, and attractive styles for full-figured women. We also carry colorful sarongs, cover-ups, bags, great accessories, casual and dressy clothing, and sandals. And…the reason for the name – hats, hats, and more hats! Come see us in our new location 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.
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JUNE 1, 30TH ANNUAL WOMEN RACE, CHRISTIANSTED!
QUEEN CROSS STREET JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 713-4JOY (4569)
Artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to her working studio to experience handcrafted jewelry utilizing gold, gold-filled, silver, copper, and precious stones. Come see our “intention jewelry” line and have names, dates, or inspirational words hand- engraved on your pendants, bracelets, and rings…perfect to commemorate any occasion! Stop by and transform your inspirations into wearable art. Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional. Mon-Sat 10-5pm. Queen Cross Street www.Joyia.us
Beautiful batiks in every color and every size. Island Tribe
Large or small you can stack them all at Joyia-Inspirational Jewelry
panache jewelers Your Ultimate Jewelry Destination
Authorized Dealer for Pandora Jewelry
1114 King Street, Christiansted, VI 00820 Angelique de Paris Bracelets. www.stcroix thisweek .com
Panache Jewelers
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KING STREET
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.
Finally, Panache Jewelers has arrived on St. Croix! With over 15 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 Witnauer, Bulova, Fossil, and Michael Kors watches, Angelique de Paris bracelets, rings, and earings, and The Hook Company bracelets, Panache also carries a wide assortment of 14K gold, silver, and diamond fine jewelry. Distinctive Style. Distinctive Quality. Distinctively You. Come visit Your Ultimate Jewelry Destination on King Street, Christiansted. Open Monday – Saturday, 9:30-6 pm and Sundays, 11-3pm during Season.
Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet – 340-719-0672
Panache Jewelers – 340-719-6624
Sterling silver hearts—a lasting memory of a beautiful day! Tropical Bracelet
One of the largest manufacturers of fine jewelry in the USVI.
Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional. INSPIRATIONAL JEWELRY
and craft craft center center and
340.719.0672
www.islandbracelets.com
On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Streets, Christiansted.
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2220 Queen Cross Street, Christiansted • 340-713-4JOY www.joyia.us www.stcroix thisweek .com
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CHECK THE EASY SHOPPING GUIDE ON PAGE 10 FOR WHERE TO FIND IT!
PAN AM PAVILION
STRAND STREET
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$$!
Located in the heart of downtown Christiansted, Nelthropp & Low is tucked under the Danish arches at the entrance to Pan Am Pavilion. Inside you’ll find a variety of unique treasures for everyone’s tastes. Voted Best Diamonds in the VI Daily News Reader’s Poll since 2009 & Best Fine Jewelry in 2010, 2012 & 2013, they are the leader in diamond education and experience on St. Croix. Specialties include custom bridal, jewelry design, handmade island bracelets, Chaney jewelry, men’s titanium & alternative metal jewelry, charm bracelet beads, Australian opals, treasure coins, silver, watches & island-inspired designs. Owner Rob Low has been creating jewelry on St. Croix since 1978, and staff jeweler/gemologist Nicole Gariepy has been working with fine jewelry on island since 1997. www.nelthropp-low.com
The Purple Papaya – 340-713-9412
Nelthropp & Low – 340-773-0365
Purple Papaya for the largest selection of ladies & men’s swimwear! Purple Papaya
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LIQUOR BOXES ARE FREE TO CHECK ABOARD YOUR RETURN FLIGHT!
STRAND STREET cont... The Royal Poinciana – 340-773-9892
Just a half block from the government parking lot, stop in for Caribbean-made specialties, Sunny Caribee spices, local condiments and jams, metal art, colorful pottery and hostess gifts, The Thymes Ltd. soaps, lotions, and bath gels, cook books, kitchen accessories, and unusual note cards, gourmet coffees and tea, Vera Bradley bags, island-design tee dresses and much more—gifts for your friends and family here or back home. This wonderful shop delights your senses!
Crucian Gold- 340-773-5241
Crucian Gold’s new Love Knot twisted cuff bracelets in copper and silver. Crucian Gold
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 gold pieces crafted from recycled and eco-friendly sources. Monday-Saturday 10-5pm, www.cruciangold.com, sales@cruciangold.com
“INVICTUS� by Paco Rabanne. A Hero, what men STX 1/16 - PDF temp 6/19/03 aspire to and what women desire. Violette Boutique
Scents & Seasonings • Exotic Coffees & Teas local Condiments & Jams The Thymes, ltd. Soaps & lotions plus Many Other Unusual Gifts Half block from Gov’t parking lot on Strant Street in C’sted
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FIND CHRISTIANSTED STORE LOCATIONS ON PAGE 56. Live It! Jewelry – 340-227-6380
This unique gallery and the custom creations of artist Sheri Mount have captured the hearts of both locals and tourists alike. Live it!—the name says it all. Sheri’s pieces reflect the energy and influence of real life with an eye for quality. This hand-crafted jewelry embodies Sheri’s passion for design, art and her love of music. Live It! Jewelry has been featured in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Palm Beach, Miami and New York but you can stop by Sheri’s shop here in St. Croix and witness the creation of these compelling works in person. With her island-inspired signature St. Croix Coin and Longitude and Latitude line or something custom-made just for you, carry your Caribbean memories home with Live it! Jewelry.
Sakuri Bridal – 340-201-3661
Nelthropp & Low’s signature “Journey in Paradise” Diamond Pendant.
Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040
Located on the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Streets, Baci Duty Free is here to serve your island shopping needs. Elegant stones are set in precious metals by designers such as Gabriel, Elma Gil, and Vahan. We also feature Titanium jewelry by the Hook Company along with enamel jewelry by Belle etoile, and copper or bronze creations by Rebecca to name a few. Stop in and be tempted by our wide selection of unique liquors, fine bourbons, scotches, and rums from around the world. A large array of cigars can be found in our Humidor. To complete your shopping experience, we also feature designer sunglasses, authentic treasure coins and South Sea pearls. Finally, eliminate hassles with our stateside packaging service! Mon-Sat 10-6. Visit us at www.bacidutyfree.com.
Nestled snuggly on a corner in beautiful and historic downtown Christiansted, Sakuri Bridal Boutique offers brides the experience of a lifetime while they prepare for the most important day of their lives. We are more than happy to help you plan your dream wedding. We are a short plane ride from the mainland. We also love our local brides and give you the mainland experience right here in the Caribbean without the extra expense of a plane ticket. We have private appointments for the whole party or just you. Come and get married in Paradise! No passport necessary! No matter the budget; we look forward to being at your service. Open Tuesday - Friday, 12-5 pm, Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Violette Boutique – 340-773-2148
Located in the heart of Christiansted, our staff has offered exceptional service on St. Croix since 1962. We carry European imports at Duty-Free prices. Our lines include fragrances by Vera Wang, Chanel, Givenchy, Lalique, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Sean John, and Tom Ford. Our cosmetic lines include Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Clarins, and Fashion Fair. We also carry a beautiful selection of designer fashion jewelry by Lalique, watches by Gucci, Technomarine, and Swiss Army, bags by Dooney & Bourke, Kipling, Brighton, and Land, sunglasses, pens, and accessories by Cartier, and Montblanc, and Swiss Army knives. Call 800544-5912, vboutique@aol.com www.viviolette.com
A pendant can set off any ensemble from beach casual to candlelight elegant. Ignite your look with this Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Pendant from Baci Duty Free.
GALLOWS BAY Seaside Market & Deli
The old Schooner Bay Marketplace has a new name—Seaside Market and Deli! The interior has been completely remodeled and boasts all new state-of-the-art equipment making it, without question, the most up-scale supermarket on St. Croix! And, owner Mike Yusuf, one of the owner’s of Plaza Extra, knows how to run a supermarket! Check out the fabulous salad bar, hot food, and rotisserie chicken plus beautiful new deli and bakery, and smoothie, fresh juice and cappuccino bar! The meat, seafood, and produce are the highest quality and you’ll find specialty items hard to find in other stores. The grocery section has been expanded and there’s a large selection of cold beer, wine and liquors. Opening in June, Seaside Market and Deli is going to make you say “Wow !”
We Rent Tuxedos!
The Best Little Dress Shop in Town.
Wedding Gowns • Prom Dresses Special Occasion • Quinceanera Kid’s Formal Wear • Event Planning Jewelry • Lingerie • Shoes... Memories.
1104 Strand Street, Christiansted 00820 • 340-201-3661 www.stcroix thisweek .com
East End Road, Gallows Bay
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7 Days a Week 6:30 AM - 9 PM
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has a large selection of Maui Jim, Oakley, Costa, Ray Ban, Gucci, and Dior sunglasses. When it comes to cigars from Arturo Fuente, Ashton, Cohiba, Padron and Montecristo you will find the best stock walk in humidor in the Virgin Islands.
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GALLOWS BAY...cont.
ISLAND WORSHIP
Rare Finds – 340-713-9254
This fascinating shop is found at the gateway to Gallows Bay — turn left after Tutto Bene on East End Road. 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.
Antiques, Unique Gifts and Collectibles
340-713-9254
Undercover Books & Gifts
Rare Finds Antiques & Collectibles!
Susan Wall
AROUND THE ISLAND ARTfarm, LLC • 340-514-4873
Local farmer Luca Gasperi and family grow a great diversity of high quality salads, tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and fruits in small interplanted gardens on the South Shore. Now in their 4th season on the South Shore (14th year farming organically on St. Croix), ARTfarm is known for sweet local tomatoes in the winter months and pineapples in the summer, and local restaurant chefs prize their microgreens and edible flowers. Luca is always experimenting with new crops and the shady farmstand sits near several of the gardens and a tiny art gallery. Arrive early to the stand to greet your neighbors and for the best selection. The farm is available for weddings and farm-to-table events. Current produce listings on their website: ARTfarmLLC.com
Rustico – 340-718-7257
Rustico is a gallery of treasures for your home or office. From original art to unique custom gifts, Rustico specializes in aroma therapy, candles, unique wood carvings, jewelry and floral designs by Manuela, silk and latex flowers and plants, original paintings, patio furniture, pottery and many other authentic Caribbean arts and crafts. Conveniently located in Princesse Plaza, heading west on Route 75 (0.3 miles from 5 Corners). Twelve years meeting the decoration needs of St Croix`s local clientele and visitors from around the world, Rustico works hard to keep its merchandise fresh and original.
The Museum Store – 340-692-2874
Gallows Bay, St. Croix
Phone: 340-719-1567 Phone: 719-1567
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.
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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. Their handsome yellow buildings at the entrance to Christiansted and red-roofed white wooden church mid-island, along with a contemporary church in Frederiksted, attest to their continued importance. 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, which had been damaged by a fire in 1996. These and other Anglican churches bear witmess to the large English population which settled here (and also brought us our custom of left lane driving. The large number of Irish settlers, along with Englishmen and Hispanics, have contributed to the presece of the Catholic church; Holy Cross in Christiansted is the oldest in the Virgin Islands; also significant and historic are St. Ann’s (with an interesting shrine) mid-island, St. Joseph’s on Centerline, and St. Patrick’s in Frederiksted. 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 an new mid-island home. But these are just a few of the many (at last count over 150) churches on St. Croix, from Seventh-Day Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, any many more. You will find that church attendance and activities are important to a large part of our population, and visitors are always welcome at services,often a high point in their experience of our island. Many other faiths offer places of worship: a Jewish synagoge, 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 63. www.stcroix thisweek .com
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AROUND-THE-ISLAND STORE LOCATIONS, PG 54; FREDERIKSTED LOCATIONS, PG 58. Franklin’s on the Waterfront
Visit the Rustico Art Gallery!
Susan Wall
Gifts Home & Garden Accessories 340.718.7257
There’s a new dog in town! Polly’s brother Franklin is moving in! Franklin’s on the Waterfront, a Caribbean Emporium, will delight your senses...inspire you. Experience the hip, modern vibe of Frederiksted’s new gift and home furnishings emporium. Whether you’re looking for that perfect vase, lamp or other objet d’art, you are sure to find it at Franklin’s! An unparalleled candle selection awaits you, brands like Seda France, Aspen Bay, and Barr Co. Coffee and Tea Connoisseursyou’ll find all the accoutrement necessary for your gourmet home experience. Of course Franklin didn’t forget his four-legged friends. He’s wrangled up about the funkiest selection of pet accessories on island! Clever greeting cards, unique Holiday Decor, and art from St. Croix’s finest artists will make you return time and again. Come West-make a day of it! Have a healthy lunch and cappuccino at Polly’s, and step next door to a shop you may til now have thought you could only find stateside! #4 Strand Street, Frederiksted.
Franklin has a notion that this lamp would look gorgeous in about any room in your house. Franklin’s on the Waterfront. Your gift “Go-To” destination.
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FRANKLIN’S ON THE WATERFRONT IN DOWNT “Something Different”
A CAribbeAn emporium • Funky objet d’art
Princesse Plaza Bay, 5 La Grande Princesse Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
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• Super Chic Home Accents • Patience Brewster Seasonal Decorations • Scrumptious Seasonal Decor • Seda France Candles • Aspen Bay Candles • Archipelago Botanicals and Candles • ib designs Chaney Jewelry • Cool Dog & Cat Accessories • Franklin’s Logo Tee • Hand-Blended Sterling Teas • Gourmet Coffee and Tea Accessories • World-Class Wines
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ART & ARTISTS Caribbean Community Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cct.vi Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . www.cmcarts.org D&D Studio Fine Art Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ddstudio.us Elisa McKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sistahart.com Henle Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mariahenlestudio.com Maufe Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.maufegallery.com Top Hat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.artattophat.com ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Blackwood Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.blackwoodimaging.com Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chantvi.org Cruzan Cowgirls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cruzancowgirls.com Divi Carina Bay Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carinabay.com Paul & Jill’s Stables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.paulandjills.com Ridge to Reef Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.visfi.org St. Croix Environmental Association. . . . www.stxenvironmental.org St. Croix Ironman 70.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixtriathlon.com St. Croix Landmarks Society. . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixlandmarks.com St. Croix Yacht Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixyc.com St. George Village Botanical Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sgvbg.org Good Hope Country Day School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ghcds.org DINING Angry Nates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.angrynates.com Beach Side Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sandcastleonthebeach.com Blue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bluewaterterrace.com Bon Bagay Sailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bonbagaysailing.com Ft. Christian Brew Pub. . . . . . . . . www.fortchristianstedbrewpub.com Freedom City Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . www.freedomcitybar.blogspot.com Jaccar Sorbet & Gelato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.jaccarsorbets.com The Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebistrovi.com The Buccaneer Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebuccaneer.com The Galleon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.galleonrestaurant.com The Palms at Pelican Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.palmspelicancove.com The Pickled Greek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pickledgreek.com The Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.canebaystcroix.com You Are Here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.yahstx.com HELPFUL GENERAL INFORMATION Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stxchamber.org Christiansted Harbor Web Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.gotostcroix.com Hotel & Tourism Association. . . . . . www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com National Weather Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nws.noaa.gov Rotary Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rotary.org St. Croix Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixfoundation.org St. Croix This Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixthisweek.com HOTELS & VACATION RENTALS The Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebuccaneer.com Hotel St. Croix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hotel-st-croix.com Cruzan Sands Villa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cruzansands.com Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carinabay.com La Terraza de San Juan. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.laterrazahotelsanjuan.com Mount Victory Camp Eco Lodge. . . . . . . . . . www.mtvictorycamp.com Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort . . . . www.renaissancestrcroix.com Sand Castle on the Beach . . . . . . . . www.sandcastleonthebeach.com Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . www.tamarindreefhotel.com The Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.canebaystcroix.com
PHOTOGRAPHY / WEDDINGS Blackwood Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.blackwoodimaging.com Q Studio, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.qstudiovi.com Tina Henle Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tinahenle.com VI Bridal Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.vibridalguide.com REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty. . . . . . . . www.coldwellbankervi.com Calabash Realtors…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.calabashrealtors.com RECREATION Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.reefcondosusvi.com SHOPPING ARTFarm, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.artfarmllc.com Baci Duty Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bacidutyfree.com Crucian Gold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cruciangold.com Designworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.islandlivingstore.com ib designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.islandboydesigns.com Joyia Inspirational Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.joyia.us Landmarks Society Research Library . . . . www.stcroixlandmarks.org Live it! Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.liveitjewelry.com Nelthropp & Low. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nelthropp-low.com Quin House Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.quinhousegalleries.com Rustico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caribbean-rustico.com Sejah Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sejahfarm.com Sonya’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sonyaltd.com Tropical Bracelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.islandbracelets.com True Blue Art Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.trueblueartstudio.com Undercover Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.undercoverbooksvi.com Violette Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.violette.com TRANSPORTATION Budget Rent A Car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.budgetstcroix.com Centerline Car Rental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ccrvi.com Olympic Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixcarrentals.com TREAT YOURSELF Buccaneer /Hideaway Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebuccaneer.com Gov. Juan Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr.. . www.caribbeanfamilyhealth.org Massage To Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stxmassagetogo.com Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio & Gallery. . . . . . www.tatoostcroix.com Renuatum Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.renuatumnaturals.org Tamarind Reef Resort Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tamarindreefhotel.com Tropical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tropicaltherapyvi.com WATERSPORTS Big Beard's Adventure Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bigbeards.com Bush Tribe Eco Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bushtribe.com Cane Bay Dive Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.canebayscuba.com Caribbean Sea Adventures. . . . . www.caribbeanseaadventures.com Dive Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.divexp.com Freedom City Surf. . . . . . . . . . . . www.standuppaddleconnection.com Jolly Roger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.jollyrogervi.com Kitesurf/Paddlesurf St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.kitestcroix.com Lightheart Sailing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lightheartsailing.com N2 the Blue SCUBA Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.N2theBlue.com Roseway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.schoonerroseway.org Sea-Thru Kayak Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seathrukayaksvi.com Sweet Bottom Dive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sweetbottomdive.com Teroro & Dragon Fly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.gotostcroix.com/heinz Virgin Kayak Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.virginkayaktours.com West End Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wewatersports.com
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and craft center
One of the largest manufacturers of fine jewelry in the USVI
340.719.0672
www.islandbracelets.com On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Streets, Christiansted. www.stcroix thisweek .com
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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — CHRISTIANSTED
Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium – 340-692-6283 Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner on our boardwalk patio or in our breezy open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful Christiansted Harbor. Sit back and watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or Mahi-Mahi (a fish so nice we named it twice). We specialize in the fresh seafood that is brought to our dock every day. Voted Best New Restaurant in St. Croix, 2008 (VI Daily News), we feature a creative dinner menu incorporating an eclectic blend of world cuisines, a unique and affordable wine list, and drink specials from the most complete bar on the island. Open 7 days a week. MC, Visa. Avocado Pitt – 340-773-9843 This bistro cafe, located adjacent to Christiansted Fort on the Boardwalk overlooking the harbor, is a must for your stay in St Croix. Visitors return year after year. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, ice cream, smoothies, beer or even a rum. Try our signature breakfast, granola with fresh fruit and yogurt. Eggs served any style. Lunch features include spicy tuna wrap, deli style sandwiches, burgers or our lunch special (changes daily). 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 7:00am. Ft. Christian Brew Pub – 340-713-9820 Enjoy casual boardwalk dining or upstairs with a spectacular view of the harbor at the VIs’ only micro-brewery/pub. In addition to burgers, wings, soup & salads, our unique menu features crab, duck, steamed mussels, shrimp & fresh local fish. Dine from 11 am - 10 pm daily. 5 hand-crafted ales are brewed on the premises & served frosty cold on tap. Mon night specials include free draft ale with a steak or seafood entree; Two for Tues features 2 for 1 drinks from 5 – 9 pm; Wed is $15 for a Bucket of Beers; Thirsty Thurs are quenched with $10 Pitchers
Farm Fresh Where To Find It! ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873 Wed, 3 pm – 6 pm, Sat, 10-12 noon Farmer/artist Luca Gssperi continues the tradition of quality organic tomatoes, microgreens, salad mixes, fruits, herbs, veggies, potted trees, pineapple plants, & more. www.artfarmllc.com
Angry Nate’s fresh Local Lobster, Seafood Pasta (shrimp, mussels, fish, calamari), & Salmon with Basil Pesto Crust, Potato Croquette, Wilted Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Coulis. Susan Wall
of Ale. ½-price appetizers are featured during Happy Hours Mon thru Fri from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. On Sat enjoy $5 Bloody Marys all day with $2 Beer & $4 Well Drinks from 9 pm to 11 pm. Voted the “Bar with the Best Live Entertainment in the VI” by Daily News readers for 2011! MC, VISA. www.fortchristianbrewpub.com Galangal – 340-773-0076 As one approaches the 1729 House, the tan one across from Fort Christiansvaern Park, the Galangal sign, made from wine corks by a patron, is hardly visible from the street. Opening the aubergine door is almost magical as one steps inside an elegant white-table dining room filled with original paintings, and Indo-Colonial architectural elements. Sitting down at the cool, dry granite bar, one just knows their Martini is going to be ice cold and the red wine will be at 65 degrees. Galangal specializes in authentic modern Thai cuisine, combining traditional ingredients with international flavors and techniques. Freshness is the key to Galangal’s bold flavors and consistent quality. Spices from Vietnam and Singapore, curry pastes from Bangkok and unusu-
Open 7 Days a Week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner RESTAURANT
at HOTEL on the CAY
Beachfront Breakfast & Lunch Tuesday Beach BBQ & Floorshow, 7-10:30 pm (Steel Pan • Mocko Jumbie Broken Bottle & Limbo Dance) Sunday Live Music from 2 pm
For Tuesday Night Reservations, call 340-719-5438
On the Christiansted Boardwalk overlooking the Harbor www.angrynates.com• 340• 692-6283 www.angrynates.com 692-6283
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Christian “Shan” Hendricks Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 8 am – 3 pm, Christiansted Support our local growers at this revitalized VI Dept. of Agriculture market! La Reine Farmers Market – 340-778-0998 Sat, 6:30 am – 11 am Vendors offer herbs, carrots, yams, collard greens, lettuce, beets, mango, avocado, guava, pumpkin, arugula, plants, trees, & much more at this VI Dept of Agriculture market! Ridge to Reef Farm – 340-220-0466 Wed, 3:30 pm We’re a USDA certified organic farm. Preorder produce at www.vilocallygrown.net and pick up or shop Wednesdays at Polly’s at the Pier, Frederiksted. Sajah Farm – 340-773-8065 or 277-6046 Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm Since 1998, Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, organically grown tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and beets, & more. www.sejahfarm.com Sun Croix Foods, LLC – 340-422-1398 Farmers Gary & Laurie Pokorny grow 4 dozen produce varieties like lettuce, spinach, arugula, basil, carrots, okra, cucumbers, sweet peppers & tomatoes. Visit or order online! www.suncroix.com Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546 Mon – Fri, 8 am – 3 pm, Sat, La Reine Market Brian McCulough specializes in high-quality Bibb lettuce & beefsteak & cluster vine-ripened tomatoes fed with purified, nutrientrich well water. First left off Rt. #80 heading to Salt River. VI Farmers Coop – 340-773-3276, 201-2224 Sat, 7 am – 3 pm Vendors pool their produce for a more consistent supply of locally-grown food. Across from the VI Health & Fitness Center at Beeston Hill. Find all farms on the Maps pages 54-56. Days and times are subject to change seasonally; call ahead to confirm or check websites. www.stcroix thisweek .com
Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — CHRISTIANSTED
Get away to Galangal and enjoy authentic, exotic South East Asian cuisine & good company. Gregory Thomas
al Asian vegetables grown in our own gardens give Galangal’s dishes their unique and authentic flavors. Even the soup is made à la minute. St. Croix’s #1 dining destination- (tripadvisor.com). Dinner 5:30 - 9:30. Closed Sunday and Monday. Harbormaster Restaurant – 340-719-5438 A real treat in the middle of Christiansted Harbor at Hotel on the Cay—the Harbormaster serves up breakfast and lunch every day right on the beach! Tuesdays enjoy a fabulous West Indian BBQ Feast & Floorshow, from 7 – 10:30 pm, complete with Steel Pan music, Mocko Jumbie, & Broken Bottle & Limbo Dance! Here’s a chance to experience true St. Croix culture and get photographed with a stilt dancer! Sunday’s there’s live music from 2 pm so come for breakfast or lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing with friends. Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 11:00 am and lunch from 11:30 – 4:30 pm. Just a short ferry ride from Kings Wharf. Call for Tuesday night reservations or if we can help with catering your next banquet or wedding!
Hotel St. Croix/Club Comanche – 340-773-0210 On the boardwalk of the historic Christiansted Harbor, the charmingly Caribbean Hotel St. Croix is near galleries, duty-free shops, custom jewelers, fine restaurants, waterfront bars, excursion boats, dive shops and the seaplane ramp. Guests enjoy a view of the sailboat-dotted Christiansted harbor and St. Croix’s first and still-largest swimming pool. On-property establishments include a store and coffee house, the extraordinary custom designs of Live It! Jewelry, and the waterfront Mill Bar—famous for their frozen drinks and voted one of the top 25 bars in the Caribbean. After a day of island fun, guests can enjoy cocktails at The Rum & Wine Bar or the Palm Garden, a romantically lush tropical hideaway. Restored and renovated, Hotel St. Croix’s charming rooms reflect the historic character of The West Indies. www.hotel-st-croix.com
Avocado Pitt’s Avocado Veggie Wrap with Mix-Berry Smoothie! Susan Wall
Ital In Paradise — 340-473-7373 A great place to eat! Looking for the #1 Ital & Vegetarian restaurant to eat? You have found it! Ital in Paradise offers homemade veggie burgers, roasted cauliflower, & gluten- free, egg-free & dairy-free daily specials that will delight your senses & stimu-
late your tastebuds. Thirsty on a hot day? Refresh with one of our island favorites such as green foods speciality drink chlorophyll or creamy delicious peanut punch. Never tried a vegetarian meal before? Come on through we are sure to wow you with our coconut curry tofu & coconut rice served
CLUB COMANCHE Built in 1756
featuring
The Coffee House
7am-1pm • 7 Days a Week
the rum & wine Bar 11am-9pm Happy Hour 4-6pm
Stay above it all
@ hotel St. Croix 340-773-0210 no.1 Strand Street ~ ChriStianSted www.stcroix thisweek .com
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FIND CHRISTIANSTED & GALLOWS BAY RESTAURANT LOCATIONS ON PG. 56. and even to your waiter’s happy little face. People travel from one place to the next but always return and say Savant is the best. We could list all of our awards and all our grand fetes, but the best thing to do is just ask anybody on the streets! Dinner, Monday-Saturday, 6-10pm.
Tavern 1844’s Brie & Arugula Burger with a Panko-crusted & deep-fried wedge of Brie, fresh Arugula, Tomato, & Truffle Aioli. Susan Wall
with kale & baby bella mushrooms. Hungry? Find your way to Ital in Paradise located upstairs next to Riddims. We are open Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm. Like us on Facebook! Savant – 340-713-8666 This little place is hard to describe. It has the ultimate food with a really cool vibe. Inside is cozy and sophisticated as well. The Courtyard is an open-air piece of art they do tell. The food is the most creative they say (voted “Most Creative Cuisine,” Daily News 2009 Readers’ Poll). From our kitchen comes fresh fish, grilled baby calamari, and our famous stuffed filet. The specials are over the top — you just won’t know what to order in this little spot. As hard as you try, you might never find as interesting a place as this to dine — from the food, to the wine, to the magic of this place
Tavern 1844 – 340-773-1844 If you’re craving an incredible burger and a draft beer to wash it down with, come to Tavern 1844. How about a dozen fresh-shucked oysters, or our signature lobster mac ‘n cheese or awardwinning handmade Ravioli? Tavern 1844 has the largest beer menu in the VI and a burger menu just as compelling. Every dish is made to order, so be prepared to have your taste buds re-vitalized! Try out never-been-frozen mussels steamed in the broth of the day along with some hand-cut, duck-fat fries or just Brussels sprouts sauteed with bacon. In a great atmosphere just two blocks up from the boardwalk, Tavern 1844 is the best place on island for burgers and seafood and the only place on island for a draft Guinness! Facebook us! You Are Here Bar & Grille – 340-713-0246 You Are Here Bar & Grille is tucked away in Kings Alley, just off the Boardwalk. Owner, Andrew Havanchak, moved to St. Croix three years ago and fell in love with St. Croix and decided to build on it! The atmosphere at You Are Here is Unique, Fun, and Upbeat merging Local and Continental culture. We have free WiFi, a power strip at the bar for plug-ins, and the menu offers food that is both Quick and Savory. Open 11 am – 11 pm every day, it is home of the largest World Map on island so you’ll always know where You Are... when You Are Here! 1st Place Entrée at A Taste of St. Croix 2013 for Shrimp Corndogs; 3rd Place 2014 for Lobster Shrimp Rolls! Add us on Facebook and check us out on Trip Advisor!
Great Food! Great Fun! Great Times!
Trois Dames beers from Ste-Croix, Switzerland challenge the taste buds & flatter the eye, & that is exactly what makes them original! Find these & other amazing world-class beers at Ale House, Gallows Bay.
Dining on St. Croix GALLOWS BAY Ale House – 340-277-1656 Ale House is proud to offer St Croix the largest selection of craft beers in the USVI. With over 170 different beers, from around the world, on the shelves and growing, we can more than satisfy your beer taste. From the “Sacred Seven” Trappist beers to Lambics. From hard root beer to an organic chocolate stout, and gluten free beers. There are even beers for those who don’t like beer. Ale House also carries boutique wines, spirits and sodas.
Mon-Fri 3-6 pm
Saturday 9-6 pm
Home of the “Best Pizza” on Island! In Kings Alley just off the Boardwalk
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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix â&#x20AC;&#x201D; GALLOWS BAY peanuts, Ambrosia Chocolate), sold in Âź -lb containers. Located in Gallows Bay around the corner from Undercover Books, Jaccar has won 2012 & 2013 Certificates of Excellence from Trip Advisor. Open Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm. jaccarsorbets.com
Jaccarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelato & Sorbet by the scoop in vanilla waffle bowls! Susan Wall
Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-713-0222 This Mexican Restaurant & Sport Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by chef Maria Fonrougeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;actually from Mexico! They will transport you there with Authentic Mexican Cuisineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;something for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; meat lovers to vegan. Busy? No problem! Go-go Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast you can say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andale!â&#x20AC;? Specialvalue Kids Menu. Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, and Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for our Sport Fans. Eat in AC or out in the new courtyard. Kitchen open Monday 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm, Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 pm. Winner! Tied for First Place EntrĂŠe, A Taste of St. Croix 2013, with Pescado a la Veracruzana! mariascantinastx.com
Ale House, all things beer and MOREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your Complete Beverage Store! Located in Gallows Bay behind Caribbean Printing and Marketing, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm and Saturdays, 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm.
The Bistro â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-772-2435 The friendly staff at The Bistro offers a convenient and unique dining experience with great service, great food, great coffees and great drinks. We offer outdoor seating or indoor air conditioned dining; fast carry-out service Jaccar Sorbet & Gelato â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-719-6999 is also available. The Bistro opens early and Try one of these new Organic & Natural Sorbet serves breakfast and lunch Monday through flavors-- Carambola Passionfruit, Guava Soursop, Saturday. The baristas and chefs specialLime, Mango, Pineapple Ginger, Lemongrass Mint, ize in fresh coffees, espresso, daily breads, Soursop, Baobab! These, and Fruit Pops, are made bagels, pastries, salads, soups and sandwiches. in house with fruit pulp, lime juice, & organic Blue The menu and environment are kid friendly Agave Nectar in 4oz & 8 oz biodegradable containwith a dedicated focus on health conscious ers. Also Fruit Smoothies! New Artisan Gelato options. The Bistro, located in Gallows Bay flavorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chocolate, Madagascar Vanilla, Coconut, in Christiansted, is next to the local bookstore Aztec Chocolate, Peppermint Candy, Passionfruit, and specialty shops favored by many islanders. Local Lime, & Cookies & Cream! Also Gelato Find easy directions and check out the full Sandwiches, Push Ups, & Gelato & Sorbet served by food and drink menus online at the scoop in house-made waffle bowls. House-made Butter Cookies, & Butter Toffee (almonds, coconut AN UPTOWNwww.theBistroVI.com. COFFEE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN FREDERIKSTED
Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina serves up Arrachera Fajitas with peppers, onions, flour tortillas & toppings! Susan Wall
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Dining on St. Croix FIND FREDERIKSTED RESTAURANT LOCATIONS ON PG. 58. Beach Side Café — 340-772-1205 or 340-772-1266 Dine alfresco overlooking the Caribbean Sea! At lunch, sip your favorite libation & enjoy your choice of burgers, sandwiches, salads & creative wraps. At dinner, eclectic seaside dining with fresh seafood, quality meats—steaks, rack of lamb, pork chops, plus pastas & more! Bar menu at Iguana Lounge, in between lunch & dinner, try frozen & specialty cocktails all day long! Open Thursday - Monday for Lunch, 11:30 - 2:30 pm, & Dinner, 6-9 pm & Sunday Brunch from 10 - 3 pm. Live music every Saturday night from 6:30-9:30 pm. Wine Club 2nd Friday of the month. Great location to capture the green flash and book your next special occasion!
Blue Moon’s Gumbo, with chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, & crawfish, and Bruschetta with housemade ricotta & chunky Puttenesca sauce. Susan Wall
A Different Kind of Dinner
The Blue Moon — 340-772-2222 where jazz has a home, is located in historic Victoria House at 7 Strand Street. Awardwinning cuisine with a Cajun flair, featuring fresh local fish, great salads, their unique New Orleans Alfredo, and homemade desserts. A discerning wine list is available to complement your meal. Join us Wednesdsay and Friday nights for the island’s best live jazz scene, in an eclectic open-air setting on the Frederiksted waterfront. Be sure to stop in for a cocktail at sunset. Open 6 days a week – lunch Tuesday – Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 p.m., dinner Tuesday – Saturday 6 pm – until. Call for reservations. Bon Bagay Sailing — 340-277-7660 Working with local chefs and ingredients there is always something new cooking up on sailing vessel Bon Bagay. Operating from the Frederiksted pier Friday and Saturday evenings, our 48ft sailing yacht offers a truly intimate dining experience. We are focused on providing high quality, locally sourced, food
Beach Side Café’s Tuna Watermelon Sashimi with Avocado, Wasabi Aioli, Sweet Soy Glaze & Toasted Ying & Yang Sesame Seeds. Susan Wall
and feature different dishes by different chefs each week. Enjoy an unforgettable evening as we sail the tranquil waters of the west. Visit our website to find out what’s cooking this week. Reservations are required. Private charter also available. Bonbagaysailing.com
WINE CLUB 1st Tuesdays The Galleon 718-9948
Bon Bagay Sailing
2nd Fridays Beachside Cafe 772-1205 or 772-1266 Wine & Apps Paired • 6:00 pm, $35.
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Deep End Bar’s Tuna Tantilizer, seared tuna, sticky rice, soy reduction & Wasabi Aioli—sesame or blackened. Susan Wall
Freedom City Beach Bar & Grill – 340-713-5159 Eat and drink right on Frederiksted Beach on St. Croix’s West End! Freedom City Beach Bar & Grill Starter Apps include Chicken Wings, Nachos or Baleadas then move on to Nikki’s Famous Burgers (Angus Beef or Veggie), Sandwiches, Tacos. Wraps, and Salads. The bar serves a full drink menu of cocktails, including Painkillers & Frozen Margaritas, mixed drinks plus beer, wine, and spirits for the responsible enjoyment of those over 18. They also offer virgin frozen drinks, coconut water, fruit juices, sodas, and bottled water. Every night offers up a stunning West End Sunset! Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily 11 am–8 pm. For many years this spot was known as the “Sand Bar.” We try to uphold the legend! www.freedocitybar.blogspot.com
Ribeye & Crablegs, Lobster-stuffed Clams, Cornbread & Apple-stuffed Porkloin at Blue Water Terrace. Susan Wall
Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — East End Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583) We’re a restaurant, market, AND deli located across from Buck Island on St. Croix’s East End so all meals have a fabulous view! Specialties include steaks & seafood, Lori’s Famous Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, chicken pot pie, hot & cold sandwiches, paninis, salads, & pizzas. The New Market features local produce, wine, beer, & imported cheeses. Our New Deli offers ice cream, a bakery, coffee bar, & take out. Open through the season every day but Wednesday where, at 8am in the Market, your espresso, breakfast, and lunch can be ordered a la carte for here or out. Dinner begins at 5pm. We can cater any party, here or at your house! Always call ahead for your reservations, catering parties or to have your food ready for pick up! Find sample menus at www.bluewaterterrace.com.
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Restaurant Market Deli St. Croix’s East End Gorgeous Buck Island View!
RESTAURANT: Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Steaks & Seafood, Lori’s Famous Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Lasagna, and Chicken Pot Pie. Happy Hour Bar Menu.
MARKET: Fresh Local Produce, Wine, Beer, Imported Cheeses DELI: Extra Large Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Paninis, Salads, Pizzas, Ice Cream, Coffee Bar, Bakery & Take Out Meals.
Dine Undercover, Poolside, or on the Beach!
We proudly present Chef’s Kenny Biggs and Larry Tressler, as well as Ms Anna, in the New and Improved Deli, Bakery and Coffee Market! They’ll team up with Lori and Pam to bring you the very best cuisine this side of the Mason-Dixon line!! Matty is heading up our delicious Pizzas and Sczuka on percussion. With a team like this we can also cater any party, here or at your house! We’ll be open through season every day but Wednesday where, at 8am in the market, your Espresso, Breakfast, and Lunch can be ordered a la carte to enjoy the view here or take out. Early dinner begins at 5pm. Always call ahead for your reservations, catering parties or to have your food ready for pick up!
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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — EAST END Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 For the best in local and off-island entertainment, check out this schedule. We have Llewellyn singing songs of the Caribbean on Saturday nights, guitar virtuoso Steve Katz on Sunday. Mercy Child plays on Fridays except once a month when we feature one of Chicken Charlie’s amazing bands from the states. Come out and dance to your favorite sixties 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!”
Cheeseburger in America’s Paradise Crispy Snapper Sandwich! Susan Wall
The Buccaneer Restaurants – 340-712-2100 The Buccaneer, just minutes east of Christiansted on Route 82, offers casual open-air dining beachside at The Mermaid for lunch and seasonal dinners. Soups, salads, burgers, fish, sandwiches, along with tropical drinks and vintage cocktails. Daily 11:305:30pm. Enjoy cocktails with a view, fine wines and dining al fresco or in a/c in the historic Great House at the award-winning Terrace Restaurant. Daily specials include fresh fish seafood, steaks, pasta, and heavenly desserts. Live entertainment seasonally. Casual chic dress code. Reservations please. Cocktails from 4-11 pm, light menu from 5-9:30 pm and dinner 6-9:30 pm. See menus at www.thebuccaneer.com/dine.htm. Children’s menus available. A member of Historic Hotels of America. Awarded “Best Sunset Bar” by Brides magazine; Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Deep End Bar & Grill — 340-718-7071 Tucked away between Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Green Cay Marina sits the Deep End 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 everyone. Come see us for Weeknight Specials – Monday, Mango BBQ Ribs, Tuesday, Trivia, Wednesday,Buy 1 Burger and get ½ price on the 2nd one, Thursday, Bingo at 6:30 with cash prizes, Friday, Crab Races, Saturday, Chef ’s Choice with DJ, Sunday, Brunch with Steve Katz (live band second Sunday of the month). Open from 7 am to 9 pm daily, we specialize in private parties, weddings, receptions, and meetings oceanside!
Dancers and Mocko Jumbies! Friday night there’s a DJ party at East End Pizza. From daily lunch seaside at Dockside to the island’s best brick-oven pizza at East End Pizza and everything in between, there’s always a great dining experience at Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort! Reservations Required. www.divicarina.com
Divi Carina Bay Resort – 340-773-9700 Monday & Friday night experience ‘stone-aged dining’ with a modern twist with our Rok Dinner Menu where any protein you order will come out sizzling on a hot lava rock! Tuesday night is Italian Night with Kiki & the Flaming Gypsies. Get over that hump on Wednesday night at the Crab Races with Tito & Sue followed by Karaoke with Dean Hodge. Thursday night is the Caribbean Beach Barbeque, complete with Steel Pans, Quadrille
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
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East End Road
food • drink • fun!
Open 6 days a week from 11am til 9 “NEVEr oN SUNDAy” www.pickledgreek.com 1/4 mile East of Christiansted • Reservations 340-713-1868
Daily 11am-10pm • 340-718-1118
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Divi Carina Bay Resort’s New York Sirloin with crumbled Blue Cheese, peppers, and cream sauce. Susan Wall
BEER CLUB Beachside Cafe 4th Fridays Imported Beers & Apps Paired 6:15 p.m., $40. Presented by ALE HOUSE 772-1205 or 772-1266 www.stcroix thisweek .com
Dining on St. Croix FIND EAST END RESTAURNT LOCATIONS ON PG. 54.
Enjoy The Buccaneer’s Wine Spectator, Award-winning Terrace Restaurant!
Sunday Brunch, 11 am – 2 pm, with Eggs Benedict, weekly specials, & $3. Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Reservations welcomed! Dinner served 7 nights a week December – May, 6 nights, closed Tuesdays, June – Labor Day, & 5 nights, closed Monday & Tuesday, Labor Day – December. The Galleon – 340-718-9948 A classic Island favorite overlooking the yachts at Green Cay Marina. Happy Hour 4-6pm and dinner 6-10pm seven days a week, Sunday Brunch 10-2pm. Try imaginative appetizers like Homemade Pasta, Housemade Duck Liver Pate, Escargot Provencale, or Caesar salad prepared tableside, and a gourmet entrée – fresh local lobster when available, osso bucco, Chateaubriand for two, or “The Galleon” filet mignon topped with lobster medallions – then let our knowledgeable staff suggest a wine from our
extensive, award-winning Wine Spectator Award cellar to compliment your meal. Vegetarian specials, luscious desserts. Piano bar and live music nightly by St. Croix’s best! New Bar Menu! Secure parking, air-conditioned, reservations recommended. www. galleonrestaurant.com
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The Pickled Greek – 340-713-1868 Peter Skrivanos and his family welcome you with open arms and old world recipes! Our awardwinning menu was inspired by the home-cooked Greek meals that Peter’s mother and grandmother prepared for him as a child. As with many Greek family recipes nothing was written – instead they were handed down with a pinch of this and a dash of that. His chefs work with Peter to recreate childhood recipes complete with favorites like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, authentic Greek gyros, and mousake. Enjoy one of our famous Greek pizza – highly recommended! And don’t forget Peter’s famous Bakalava ice cream! Located ¼ mile East of Christiansted. Mon – Sat, 11 am - 9 pm. Call for reservations, takeout, private parties. “Its like Greece without the airfare!” New look, new feel, same great food.
Breezes – 340-718-7077 Located poolside at Club St. Croix, overlooking Turquoise Bay & just five minutes west of Christiansted, Breezez is a relaxing place for dinner served 4 to 9 pm. Enjoy fresh Local Lobster, grilled fish, Black Angus steaks & Prime Rib, creative specials, cold beer and festive tropical libations. Come for lunch served 11:30 am – 4 pm & chill with savory salads, sumptuous pastas & original sandwiches. Stay for Happy Hour 4 pm – 7 pm ‘seven days a week’ with beer & most cocktails 1/2 off! Make sure you don’t leave our beautiful island without biting into some Danish Aebelskiver pancakes or the island’s best Eggs Benedict at our Sunday Brunch, 9:30 am – 2 pm. Call for orders To Go or to place an appreciated reservation.
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Try our Kalaloo of experiences! From modern day stone-aged cooking with the Rok Dining to the most raved about pizza at East End Pizza. Mixing our Caribbean Culture with American flare check out the Caribbean Beach BBQ Dinner on Thursday Or watch as things heat up with the Fire Dancers on Tuesday Nights. Reservations are required. Call (340) 773-9700!
For Divi Carina Bay Resort’s nightly entertainment scan this QR code with your Smartphone or by visiting us Facebook!
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Serving best appetizer wine spectator Dinner nightly and entree magazine’s sunday brunch, “a taste of st. croix” “award of excellence” 10 am - 2 pm 2012 2009-2012 340-718-9948 THE GALLEON ON THE WATERFRONT AT GREEN CAY MARINA
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Imaginative appetizers, fresh salads and seafood, choice meats and luscious desserts, complimented by an extensive wine cellar. Serving Dinner Nightly.
340-773-9949
Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort Where there’s fun for everyone! www.divicarina.com
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The Palms at Pelican Cove – 340-718-8920 Trivia Night on Wednesday and Caribbean Night on Monday. Enjoy Sunday Brunch from 10 am - 2 pm, and throughout the rest of the week, The Palms has an exciting schedule of live entertainment and events such as Caribbean Night on Monday, and Trivia Night on Wednesday. The chefs have put together a tantalizing menu to please every palate, including our special bar menu served until 10 pm. And for special holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the Palms does a lovely menu for you to celebrate with family in a beautiful beachside setting. The Palms at Pelican Cove is an ideal location for your St. Croix destination wedding or other special event. Business travelers will enjoy the 1000 square foot air-conditioned meeting room. Please call for reservations.
Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort Restaurants – 340-778-3800 Welcome to our open-air restaurants at Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort & Spa with inspiring cuisine, an extensive wine cabinet, and attentive Caribbean service. Our Saman Restaurant offers breakfast on the terrace or inside with the mahogany-framed doors wide open to enjoy the morning sea air and views. Poolside by the beach is our Flamboyant Beach Bar. Kick back and enjoy a Cruzan frozen beverage or a cold beer with your lunch from the grill. Experience the famous Pirates Buffet & Mocko Jumbies Show. Dance under the starry sky and taste local St. Croix cuisine. Saman open 7 days a week, 7 am – 10:30 am. Flamboyant Bar open 7 days a week, 11:30 am – 11 pm. Pirate Buffet every Friday from 6:30 -9:30 pm. Reservations please. www.carambolabeach.com Salud Bistro • 340-718-7900 Salud is your unique dining destination for St. Croix’s most creative cuisine (The Daily News), a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, and St. Croix’s best mojitos and martinis. Salud’s menu bursts with the sun-soaked flavors of Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa — with every menu item from bread to desserts made in-house, and featuring fresh local fish, duck, lamb, and steaks. Enjoy Spanish
cuisine? Join Salud every Tuesday night when we celebrate Spain with 2 for 1 bottles of wine from the Spanish speaking world and paella. Salud’s lively atmosphere gets more boisterous on Friday nights with live spanish and classical guitar. There’s plenty of parking at Salud’s convenient, central location just 5 minutes west of Christiansted on Northside Rd. Rt. 75. So, join us at Salud, St. Croix’s #1 Dining Destination (gotostcroix.com). Closed Sundays. 718-7900. www.saludbistro.com The Waves at Cane Bay – 340-718-1815 or 340-718-4745 Small & intimate, this seaside restaurant has beautiful views of Cane Bay & Hamm’s Bluff. Arrive early to watch spectacular sunsets; linger to enjoy moonlight sparkling on the water. Choose a lobster from the grotto pool or select a fine cut of meat, locally caught seafood, Virgin Islands pasta, or one of the chef’s creative & delicious specials. Try our award-winning fish cakes. Bread, pasta, deserts and ice cream are prepared in-house. The Waves has a well-stocked bar and a collection of eclectic cocktails. Your server will assist with wine pairings from our wine list; reserve wines and champagnes are also available. The Waves is open for dinner from 6 - 10 pm, Tues. – Sat. & Sun. nights in season. Reservations suggested. The Waves at Cane Bay…fine dining on the rocks.
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Pirate’s Tavern – 340-778-9650 Pirates Tavern is located in the quaint Salt River Marina. Salt River is a National Park and the Marina and restaurant are within the boundaries of the park. At Pirates Tavern you will find an eclectic mix of locals, tourists, businessmen and women, retirees and even college students. Pirates Tavern is well known for its authentic Mexican food, daily specials, and great drinks – Home of the 20-oz, $5.00 Margarita! Come on by and enjoy. Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm for the kitchen, bar stays open until the last bill is paid!
Continental Cuisine with Caribbean Flair
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Flamboyant bar & Grill 11 am - 10 pm • All Day Menu
Princess Plaza. Northside Rd Rt.75 with Plenty of Parking
718-7900 Reservations • saludbistro.com
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Ace Roti Shop – 340-719-(ROTI)7684 “Calling All Curry Eaters!” Are you craving curry dishes at an affordable price? Look no further! Ace Roti Shop specializes in traditional Trinidadian Indian curries. Find chicken, beef, goat, shrimp, fish, & conch curry on our daily menu. We offer two types of roti (bread) to soak up our delicious curry— Dhal Puri & Paratha aka buss-up-shut. Saturdays, we serve a traditional Trinidadian hot appetizer called “Doubles,” featured on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, with our homemade Tamarind Chutney. Local drinks include Sorrel, Mauby, Peanut Punch, &Tamarind, & try our delicious Indian desserts! Located at 10 Castle Coakley, we’re open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm. At the Sunny Isles traffic light go south towards the oil refinery turn at the first right, look for our sign on the yellow fence.
Salud’s Pan-seared Mahi, Jasmine Rice, Ponzu Reduction & Chili Oil. Susan Wall
El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285 “People like coming here.” This colorful, family restaurant offers up a Caribbean, Latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over ten years. If you like fresh fish, lobster, conch, and shrimp, or chicken, steaks, and pork chops, you have to try the way they do it at El Flamboyant! Yvonne Villegas learned to cook from her mother who had a restaurant in Puerto Rico for many years. Now its
“All Curry Eaters”
Yvonne’s turn to cook and serve these coveted family recipes. The Happy Hour tradition on Thursday and Friday nights is to stop for a drink then take shishkabobs home from the drive-up booth on the road! Located mid-island between Centerline Road and the Highway on Route #663, they are open every day. See the ad for hours or give us a call 340-779-3285. Joe’s Bar & Grille – 340-692-2020 Located at the Sunny Isle Annex, enjoy great Italian food, in air-conditioned comfort, mid-island! With his New York experience behind him, Crucian Gary
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Joseph returns to St. Croix as Executive Chef cooking Italian, Seafood, and Local Island favorites. Look for Eggplant & Chicken Cutlet Parmesan, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Mussels Marinara, Fried Calamari, Grilled Salmon, Mahi or Shrimp plus Saltfish & Provisions, and Conch in Butter Sauce. Try our best Chicken & Wings or Macaroni & Cheese! New— refreshing Armstrong’s ice cream! Extensive App and Entrée menu, Daily Lunch Specials & changing Weekly Specials each month. Catering for all occasions, available for Private Parties, eat in or take out. Open Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm. A great Center-Island Meeting Place! La Reine Chicken Shack – 340-718-5717 Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s best-kept secrets? Taste La Reine Chicken Shack’s mouthwatering 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 newly 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!
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Mid-Island, Rt. 663
340-779-3285
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Air-conditioned 340-692-2020
Serving the Community for 12 years!
Mouth-Watering Open-Pit BBQ Chicken Roast Pork Ribs • Steak Local Seafood
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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EASY GUIDES TO RESTAURANT DINING & ENTERTAINMENT!
Easy Dining Guide Restaurant Ace Roti Shop Ale House Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium Avocado Pitt Beach Side Café Blue Moon Blue Water Terrace Bon Bagay Sailing Breezez Cheeseburgers Comanche Café & Deli Comanche Rum & Wine Bar Deep End Bar & Grill Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Duggan’s Reef East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay El Flamboyant Flamboyant Beach Bar at Carambola Fort Christian Brew Pub Freedom City Bar & Grill Galangal The Galleon Harbormaster Restaurant Ital In Paradise Jaccar Sorbet Joe’s Bar & Grille La Reine Chicken Shack Maria’s Cantina Pirate’s Tavern Salud Bistro Saman Restaurant at Carambola Savant Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay Tavern 1844 The Bistro The Mermaid at the Buccaneer The Palms at Pelican Cove The Pickled Greek The Terrace at the Buccaneer The Waves at Cane Bay You Are Here *See ads for more info and location
LOCATION KEY: Phone (340) 719-7684 277-7617 692-6283 773-9843 772-1205 772-2222 692-2583 277-7660 717-7077 718-1118 626-9558 773-0210 718-7071 773-9700 773-9800 773-9700 779-3285 778-3800 713-9820 713-5159 773-0076 718-9948 719-5438 473-7373 719-6999 692-2020 778-5717 713-0222 778-9650 718-7900 778-3800 713-8666 773-9700 773-1844 772-2435 712-2100 718-8920 713-1868 712-2100 718-1815 227-6498
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Restaurant Entertainment CALYPSO / REGGAE / LATIN Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — Sat 7-10pm Cheeseburger’s — Sat 6-9pm
DJ La Reine Chicken Shack — Fri 5-10pm, Sat 1pm – 12 am, Sun 3 pm – 12 am
GUITAR & SONG Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — Tues 6-10pm Cheeseburger’s — Sun 6-9pm Fort Christian Brew Pub — Fri 7-10pm The Galleon — Sat 6-10pm
JAZZ & BLUES Angry Nates — Wed 5-8 pm Beachside Café — Sat 6:30-9:30pm Blue Moon — Fri 9-Midnight, Wed 7-10pm Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — Wed, Thurs, Sun 7-10pm
KEYBOARD & SONG Hotel St. Croix Rum & Wine Bar — Fri 5-7pm The Galleon — Fri 6-10pm
MIXED VENUE
Beach Side Café — Sat 6:30-9:30pm
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MIXED VENUE cont...
Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — Fri 7-10pm Cheeseburger’s — Fri 6-9pm Comanche Rum & Wine Bar — Sat 7-10pm Divi Casino Showbar — Fri 10pm-2am, Sat 10pm-3am, Sun 6pm-10pm The Palms at Pelican Cove — Fri – Sat 6-9pm
STEEL PAN
Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — Mon 7-10pm Duggan’s Reef — Fri 7 – 10pm (starting in Jan) Harbormaster Restaurant – Tues 7-10:30pm, Sun 2-6pm Palms at Pelican Cove — Sun 11-2pm www.stcroix thisweek .com
Dining on St. Croix
REFER TO MAPS ON PAGES 54-58 TO FIND ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS.
WINE: BEST PICK! Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir By Anne Salafia
La Reine Chicken Shack Where it Feels Like Home
Roger Shepherd, of Glazer’s Premier Distributors, reps hundreds of wines. He has his favorites. “Meiomi Pinot Noir makes it into my Top Five,” he said. “It’s my go-to wine for special occasions. I served it at Easter with lamb; I served it at Thanksgiving.” (And he’ll savor a romantic bottle with just his wife.) You pronounce it “may-oh-mee.” The name means “coast” in the native tongue of the Californian Wappo Tribe. From the Wagner Family of Wine (think Caymus), Meiomi is a blend of Pinot Noir grapes from three single vineyards in different coastal regions: Monterey County, Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County. Each region contributes a unique quality to the wine. “Sonoma brings the big fruit note. Santa Barbara brings the spicy aroma, and Monterey rounds out the wine,” Shepherd said. “While Pinot Noir grapes are grown all over the world, I like the big fruit bomb, the cherry notes, and the silky texture of this one.” It is deep, dark and rich. Fifth generation winemaker Joseph Wagner brands his single vineyard Pinot Noirs “Belle Glos” after his grandmother. Meiomi, which draws from the three single vineyards, is his entry level Belle Glos Pinot Noir. A well balanced wine, it hints of earthiness and offers a sweet oak finish. “I would blind taste Meiomi against wines that cost twice as much and challenge anyone to say something tastes better,” said Shepherd. Try Meiomi by the glass at the Buccaneer Terrace, Blue Moon, Sandcastles or Galangal. It pairs beautifully with both sunsets and fine cuisine. www.stcroix thisweek .com
Oswald, Maggie, and Jamal offering great new La Reine Chicken Shack dinner options!
What do a realtor and a law enforcement officer know about cooking? Not much but they learned! When cousins Robbie Leguillou and Angel Diaz, Jr. bought Junie’s BBQ 13 years ago, they kept 4 of the original employees and immersed themselves in all the details of owning a restaurant after their fathers passed on the opportunity. It was Angel, Sr. who finally got the seasoning “just right” for their now famous chicken and Angel Jr.’s wife, Carmen, and Robbie who thought up the clever logo with chickens and pigs playing dominos. The menu developed out of local Puerto Rican and Crucian comfort food—Roasted and Stew Chicken, Stew Goat, BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork, Conch in Butter Sauce, Salmon and Conch Balls, and Pot and King Fish, Lobster Salad or Stew, Mahi Mahi in Butter Sauce or Fish with Fungi & Salad lovingly cooked by Hortensia Rosa.
Susan Wall
The Roast Chicken is slow-cooked over wood chips till the meat falls off the bone and has a unique flavor all its own, and the Johnny Cakes are simply unrivaled. In the beginning they “twisted” the chicken by hand but soon had to create a “roasting room” that took care of itself. Then came a complete renovation, expanding the bar, adding dinner and hiring two local ‘culinary school’ chefs, Chef Jamal Miranda and Assistant Chef Oswald James. Weekends, DJ Carmona plays Friday nights and Saturday and Sunday. Mid-December, there’s the Annual Christmas Party and popular Coquito Competition with three bands, and games and presents for nearly 300 children! “When you come here, you feel at home. Everybody knows each other and visitors can feel the friendly vibe, Robby explains. La Reine Chicken Shack • 340-778-5717 June / July 2014 • Page 33
Attractions & Tours
TRACE YOUR ANCESTRY AT THE WHIM MUSEUM RESEARCH LIBRARY & ARCHIVE!
ATTRACTIONS
Randall “Doc” James Racetrack • 340-713-7228 Get in the game! Catch live horse racing every month. Check the TRAXCO ad in the Events Calendar for dates and post times.
Buck Island Reef National Monument – See the first designated underwater National Park; the first National Park whose primary designation was to protect a coral reef system. Two beaches, two picnic areas. Reached by authorized National Park concessionaires. www.nps.gov/buis
Salt River National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve – 340-773-1460 Tours of both sides of the park. Great view of Salt River Bay from the Visitor’s Center. Bookstore. Open by appointment, Nov – June. www.nps.gov/sari
Christiansted National Historic Site — This 7-acre park has a number of historic structures including Fort Christiansvaern, the Steeple Building Museum, the Scale House, and the Old Danish Customs House (Visitors’ Center). Tours available. See Tours.
The Roseway • 340-626-7877 (World Ocean School) A registered U. S. National Historic Landmark schooner. Daily public sunset sails and private charters Dec – April. Ship’s Store.
Divi Carina Bay Casino • 340-773-7529 — Play at our 1st and only casino. Table games, video poker, slot machines. Free entertainment.
St. George Village Botanical Gardens • 340-692-2874 1500 native and exotic species on 16 acres. Daily tours. Museum Store.
Fort Frederik Museum & Art Gallery — Fort Tours and Gallery Showings, (340) 772-2021. Government House — Located on King Street in Christiansted, this historic landmark was constructed in 1742 and long served as the palace of the Danish Monarchy. Tours available.
Blackjack Gaming Fun at Divi Carina Bay Casino. Carol Lee
Estate
WHIM MUSEUM St. Croix Landmarks Society
Whim Museum • 772-0598 Tour a completely restored sugar cane plantation. Daily Greathouse tours and s elf-guided walking tours of the grounds. Museum Store.
Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours
“Come Ride With Us”
The Museum of St. Croix’s Culture & History Explore the sugar factory, slave quarters and great house.
Our proceeds are used to fund 907-841-1990 the rescue of horses on St. Croix. www.cruzancowgirls.com
Current Exhibits Who Ben Sen Yoh: Crucian Musicians & Their Music Emancipation Revisted . . . and Come Live With Me Ties That Bind My Granny House Trace Your Ancestry In our Research Library & Archive Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
E W, F, U.S.V.I. W.WW.STCROIXLANDMARKS.ORG • (340) 772-0598
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— St. Croix
PLAY TABLE GAMES, VIDEO POKER & SLOTS AT DIVI CARINA BAY CASINO!
TOURS
Kayak — Bush Tribe Eco Tours, Sea-Thru Kayaks, Virgin Kayak Tours. See Watersports for details.
Christiansted Walking — Nina York Danish & English - 340-718-7017
Photo Tours Min 4pp Max 8pp
2HR WALKING tOURS & FULL DAY HIKES
Mixed Venue — C.H.A.N.T. (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism), 340-719-5455 & Mt. Victory Camp 340-201-7983.
Horseback — Cruzan Cowgirls, 907-841-1990 & Paul & Jill’s Stable, 340-772-2880
Photo — Blackwood Imaging, www.blackwoodimaging.com
Island — Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours 340-773-6700
Wheelchair & Scooter – C.H.A.N.T.
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
fOR AVAIABILITY, CONTACT Email: sjtous@gmail.com
Call: 773-6700 for Reservations!
BLACKWOODIMAGING@GMAIL.COM WWW.BLACKWOODIMAGING.COM
Bush Lady Tours — Veronica M. Gordon Frederiksted Walking Tours Ay Ay Ay Eco Hike Tours
(340) 719-5455 • www.chantvi.org
Paul & Jill’s Stable
Sightseeing on Horseback 340-772-2880
Beach/Rain Forest • Tropical Trail Combo • Nature Tour A photographer’s paradise • Beginners and families welcome
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Island Art
JANE AKIN PRESENTS “ARTISTS WE SHOULD KNOW,” JUNE 27, THE PALMS.
Meet Cover Artist Wayne “Bully” Petersen These short stories are set on St. Croix and humorously capture the Crucian culture and traditional language in the characters and story plots inspired by his memories of how life used to be. Bully has truly earned the distinction of being an official bearer of St. Croix tradition and culture now through all of his artistic talents as a photographer, artist, musician, and storyteller! Find his art, CDs, and book at the Kultcha Shop on Market Street or the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts on Strand Street in Frederiksted.
Wayne E. Petersen, affectionately known as Bully, is a self-made artist who was not to discover for many years what would make him a ‘culture bearer of St. Croix.’ The son of Crucianborn parents, Alexander A. Petersen and Sylvia M. Sakers-Gibbs, he was born in Puerto Rico Wayne E. Petersen. while his father served in the US Army there. The family moved back to St. Croix in 1960 when Bully was 5 where he attended the Claude O. Markoe School in Frederiksted through the 8th grade, graduating from Central High School in 1972. As young boys, Bully and his brother, Alex Jr., would get into drawing contests with each other and even created their own comic book super hero characters at one time. Bully did a lot of doodling and got into drawing contests with friends at school but never took his artistic skills very seriously. While in the 11th grade, Bully had an opportunity to spend some time in New York City attending the Benjamin Franklin High School. It was there that he started to get recognition for his artistic abilities seeing his art teacher displaying his work on bulletin boards around the school. She encouraged Bully to enter a state-wide, anti-drug poster contest. He won honorable mention out of 400 entries but this wasn’t enough for him to take his artistic talents seriously yet. Bully became interested in photography, when he joined the Army in 1973, spending lots of time taking pictures of scenery and his army buddies. Upon returning home, he realized that his camera wasn’t good enough to give him the kind of images that he wanted so he took a NY Institute of Photography, Professional Photography home-study course to learn more about this new interest of his. From that, he was able to start a free-lance photography business called Petersen Photo Images and later Unlimited Photo Studio in Frederiksted. By 1989, Bully accepted the challenge of other local artists and took up drawing and painting and quickly grew in popularity as ‘one of St. Croix’s finest artists.’ Using vibrant, brilliant colors, he captured Crucian traditional
Mucko Joombi in Bazen.
life and architecture. Bully’s work has been exhibited throughout the Virgin Islands, of course, but also at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. Besides acrylic painting, Bully likes to do ink drawings and has illustrated books for local authors like Richard Schrader, Dr. Denise Bennersen, the late Delta M. Dorsch, Alcess Lewis-Brown and booklet illustrations for Our Town Frederiksted, Inc. Bully is also a storyteller and a musician forming the well-known quelbe band Bully and the Musical Kafooners in 1991 and has released three band CDs. He has also recently released a short-story book called Crucian Tales: The Trials and Tribulations of Jimbo, a compilation of six stories with illustrations— the first in a series of books featuring Jimbo.
Wayne E. “Bully” Petersen manbully@gmail.com 340-227-4796
Jackson House.
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Island Art
FIND LOCAL ART AT CARIBBEAN MUSEUM CENTER & DOZENS OF GALLERIES IN BOTH TOWNS! Art@Top Hat – 513-35558 Art @ Top Hat is a wonderful gallery on Company Street in Christiansted, across from the U.S. Post Office. It is host to the best of our local talent as well as internationally well-known artists. This beautifully restored townhouse dates from the mid-1800s and is a fabulous setting for ever-changing exhibits of modern and traditional paintings, watercolors, handcrafted jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, giclées, prints, posters and art cards. Antiques and special items from estate sales round out the unique offerings. A “must” to visit - easy to find that special gift for yourself, your home or for a friend. Available for small events. Open for Art Thursdays November through May or call for an appointment. Visit us at www.artattophat.com Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts – 772-2622 A showcase for local talent and international arts, the Museum Center is housed in an 18th century Danish townhouse on Frederiksted’s magnificent waterfront. CMCArts offers yearround exhibitions, classes, and shows for all ages. The Artists-in-Residence Program offers special classes, demonstrations and “open studio” time. Make a trip to Frederiksted to visit this unique and captivating destination which may be available to rent for your next special occasion! For more information, visit www.cmcarts.org
Henle Studio – 340-718-0372 Celebrating 20 years, this historic loft in Christiansted showcases the paintings and prints of the late Maria Henle, the photographs, books and films of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, and the fine art photographs of Tina Henle. Other featured artists are Toni Lance, Larry Lipsky, Steve Rockstein, Sydney Solis, Nicolette Jelen, Cynthia Hatfield, Sacha Tebo, Janet Morgan and Lyn Voytershark. New exhibitions and events during Season. Call for appointment. MariaHenleStudio.com Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556 There is always something interesting at Maufé Gallery, featuring an array of artists and artwork. Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes you to Maufé Gallery, where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix, USVI. Located at Crucian Gold, on Strand Street in C’sted., Maufe Gallery shares space with jewelry designer Nathan
Bishop. There is often a new exhibition every month, and other activities such as live music and performance art pieces taking place. Check the local newspaper, or call for more information about current events at the Gallery. True Blue Art Studio – 720-341-8354 True Blue Art Studio is a new business in Christiansted owned by Nicole and David Brown. Nicole is an artist and teacher, originally from Colorado, where she taught Art for 15 years, but has always had a dream to open her own art studio. She works closely with her mother, Linda Krug (a Glass Artist in Colorado), her father, her husband, and 2 children. True Blue specializes in Dichroic Glass Jewelry, Fine Art Glass: Fish and Sea Life, Photographic Glass, and offers Workshop Classes. Come make your own glass pendant or jewelry piece! Check our website for Summer Art Classes for Children and Adults! We also offer Art Birthday Party Packages. Website: www.trueblueartstudio.com and email: nicolebrown@trueblueartstudio.com
D&D Studio – 340-719-1201 After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at www.ddstudio. us to purchase the popular, beautiful and collectable photographs of Ted Davis. These stunning pictures are unique St. Croix artworks, and are great additions to your home décor. Have a piece of St. Croix delivered right to your door! It’s easy, no need to carry back on the plane!
Modern & Traditional Fine Art Sculpture • Ceramics • Jewelry Giclees • Prints • Posters • Cards Antiques • Collectibles • Estate Sales
340-513-3558 • www.artattophat.com 2128 Company Street, Christiansted Across from Post Office & Market www.stcroix thisweek .com
Maria Henle • Fritz Henle • Tina Henle & other artists #55 Company St., Christiansted mariahenlestudio.com • 340-718-0372 June / July 2014 • Page 37
Island Weddings MARRY ME ON ST. CROIX!
Weddings, Unplugged
W
hat could be more romantic than beginning your life together on a beautiful island? Whether you say your vows on a spectacular hilltop, a white-sandy beach, or floating on a boat, our reflective turquoise waters will surround you for the occasion. St. Croix has the accommodations, caterers, ceremony and reception sites, churches, clothing, consultants, flowers, invitations, jewelry, photographers, planners, restaurants, and transportation to make it happen. For a complete listing of Wedding Planners and Consultants, Places of Worship, Weddings at Sea, Photographers, Transportation, and Florists, visit www.usvitourism.vi. Here you can also download an application for a wedding license. For more info, call 800-372-USVI or 340-772-0357.
That moment when all things are possible!
Tina Henle Photography – 340-718-0372
Q Studio, LLC – 340-332-6921
Capture your wedding, event or family portraiture with the award-winning photography of Tina Henle. Tina’s unobtrusive yet engaging approach allows for a wide stylistic range of inspired and creative imagery. Your moments will be preserved for a lifetime in any of St. Croix’s natural beauty locations of beaches, hillside views, gardens and architecture. Tina’s fine art photography can also be viewed at the Henle Studio, 55 Company Street, Christiansted. For further info visit www.tinahenle.com
Tina Henle
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
p h o t o g r a p h y
For more info, planning tips, and resources visit www.vibridalguide.com
Fine Art • Portraits • Weddings • Commercial Henle Studio #55 Company St., Christiansted
www.TinaHenle.com • 340.718.0372
Nowadays, access to information, video, and images are just a google search away. Updating social media has almost become the norm in many ways. It is not unheard of to find photos on Facebook of an event still in progress. Everything is instant, searchable, and open for public consumption, even your wedding. However, there seems to be a growing trend that, as a photographer, I find refreshing. Unplugged weddings. This is a wedding where the couple requests all guests to turn off/put away their electronic devices during the wedding and may also request that guests refrain from posting images of their wedding on Instagram and Facebook while the celebration is in progress. The purpose is to have guests be ‘in the moment’ and actually take part in the wedding— experience instead of experiencing the entire event from behind their cell phone or iPad. This also allows the hired photographer to perform his or her duties more effectively and gives the couple the opportunity to share their wedding with their desired audience. To some, the idea of an unplugged wedding may sound crazy and nearly impossible. Yet, for a destination wedding, this would be easy to accomplish if you wanted to incorporate it into your wedding details. The beauty of a destination wedding is— everyone is technically on vacation. If an emergency were to arise on the home front there’s not much you or your guests could do about it during the course of the actual wedding and certainly no emergency so great to warrant sharing photos from your wedding day on social media. As trends go, unplugged weddings may not be for everyone. However, when you consider the cost of wedding photography, you may want to take measures to ensure your professional wedding images are not compromised or even ruined by a “guest” photographer.
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Our Danish Connection
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.
VELKOMMEN!
Næsten alle ø-ture gør ophold på den både botanisk 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 kirkegårdene 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. 776-0656, eller Leif og Elisabeth Pedersen tlf. 773-8049 (ikke om sommeren).
A True Story about a Crucian Boy in Denmark — by Nina York In 1905, while today’s U.S. Virgin Islands were still the Danish West Indies, a request from Danish authorities was made to send two young native Crucian children to Denmark to educate them to become school teachers back home in St. Croix. A six-year-old boy and an even younger little girl, Victor and Alberta, were selected - with their parAlberta and Victor in 1905. ents’ permission – for this project, the wisdom of which can be debated. On their arrival in Denmark, they were placed in an orphanage where they were to receive their education, but prior to that, they were installed at an exhibit in the Tivoli Amusement Park in Copenhagen that told the story of the Danish colonies, one of which was the Danish West Indies. It is hard to believe, but they were put on display in a cage for public viewing as if they were animals in a zoo. It is not known if that horrible treatment was what led to the early death of little Alberta, but it was an inauspicious start for these youngsters. Nevertheless, the young boy, whose name Victor Cornelius (of the large Frederiksted family of that name) had by Danish authorities been misread as Cornelins and stayed with him for the rest of his life, seemed to adjust quite well. The fact that he was musically talented made him www.stcroix thisweek .com
popular. But the original plan of Victor returning to St. Croix as a teacher ran into a major barrier in that the islands in 1917 were sold to the United States. So Victor stayed in Denmark, received his teaching certificate and became a bit of a celebrity for his unusual appearance among the blond, blueeyed Danes. His personality as a teacher was strict, yet he made so many friends among his students that he is still fondly remembered in the Danish town of Nakskov, even though he passed away in 1985. He played the accordion in classes, and reached the Cover of Victor’s Autobiography rank of vice-principal of the school. A hospublished 1976. pital stay led him to start a choir among the nurses that continues to this day, and numerous visitors to St. Croix have testified that they came here to see the home of their beloved former teacher. A Danish weekly arranged for him to visit his native island, in 1970, but his mother had long ago passed away. Cornelins was a devoted Christian and wrote a touching autobiography, and other writers have also written the story of his amazing life. As a legacy of Cornelins, who had married a Swedish woman, his grandchildren in 2003 connected with their grandfather’s birthplace; the grandson as a jazz musician performing here, accompanied by Cornelins’ granddaughter, a dressmaker. Their visit was included in a biographical 2004 TV program of their grandfather’s life by journalist and filmmaker Alex Frank Larsen for the Danish audience. A fitting tribute to a great Crucian! June / July 2014 • Page 39
Watersports & Activities EXPLORE BUCK ISLAND REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT WITH THE PROS!
BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482
Ride on our beautiful and spacious sailing catamaran Renegade or the newest and quickest power cat Adventure from Christiansted Wharf to Buck Island. Try our famous beach BBQ on Renegade’s full day trip, or take a fast ride on Adventure’s half day trip, or enjoy a sunset cruise at the end of your day. Captain Big Beard is also and ordained minister and performs weddings on board or around the island. (Services provided within Buck Island Reef National Monument are authorized by a National Park Service concession contract.)
Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628
Located adjacent to Fort Christiansvaern, CSA hosts several excursions to this US underwater National Park. Enjoy a full-day sail aboard our 32’ catamaran “Wavedancer” or our 32’ trimaran “Trine.” We also offer half-day glass bottom powerboat excursions, which are the fastest way to get there! Don’t miss out on our famous West Indianstyle BBQ—all you can eat and drink. Ask about our underwater video systems.
Buck Island Tours
Let Captain Mike show you his sunsets aboard Jolly Roger!
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Sail aboard Teroro II (42’) or Dragonfly (38’) Trimarans and experience a personalized tour of Buck Island National Monument. The National Underwater Trail is a snorkel sight second to none!
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Watersports & Activities DIVE THE FAMOUS “WALL” WITH NORTHSHORE’S CANE BAY DIVE!
From Snorkeler to TEC Diver, Cane Bay Dive Has It All! What time would you like to try diving, snorkeling or schedule your shore dive? Cane Bay Dive Shop has many options for you to choose from with the largest flexibility of any dive shop on St Croix. Offered daily are snorkeling trips, shore dives, discover scuba dives and boat dives. If you would like to schedule a class while visiting the island we offer classes daily as well—you can become certified, continue with an advanced certification, renew your CPR, learn fish and coral ID, become a rescue diver and even work towards becoming a PADI Divemaster or Instructor. Cane Bay Dive Shop’s main location is on St Croix’s north shore directly across the street from the breathtaking Cane Bay Beach, a thriving reef terrace, and the famous Cane Bay Wall, one of the top dives in the Caribbean/Atlantic region. Our family-friendly facility makes it possible for you to dive, snorkel or just relax on the beach. Our services and amenities make Cane Bay Dive Shop the perfect spot for the entire family, regardless of age.
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The Cane Bay coral gardens start in 10-15 feet and gradually slope out to 40 feet where the wall drop off is, making this a phenomenal dive destination. As you snorkel or dive
through the spectacular coral gardens, you will see healthy coral as well as abundant fish life. You can even take a class on coral reef restoration and see what The Nature Conservancy has been up to. See the Danish anchors from years past and get the feel of the old Cane Bay Plantation above and below the water while visiting St Croix. Cane Bay is for the snorkeler in the family as well as the most experienced TEC diver. Cane Bay Dive Shop and Cane Bay Cottages offer a spectacular stay and dive package for certified divers with unlimited shore diving as well as packages for Learning to Dive, Adventure Diving, The Nature Nerd, with fish and coral conservation, as well as TEC diving. Weddings and family reunions with dive packages also available. For cottage package information email info@canebayscuba.com.
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Watersports & Activities Take the family kayaking – a great way to see things up close!
Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161
Jolly Roger – 340-513-2508
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.
Sail, hike, snorkel, and relax on the Jolly Roger 42’ Catamaran with Captain Mike. Sail to Buck Island on a half or full day trip and experience the colorful reefs, beautiful hiking and white sand beach (snorkel gear and instruction included). The Jolly Roger can accommodate small groups up to six or private groups up to twenty to Buck Island. Most trips depart from the boardwalk in Christiansted. Jolly Roger is a National Park Service Concessionaire.
Lightheart Sailing Charters—340-626-8104
Come enjoy the light-hearted time of your life! Lightheart is an elegant 40-foot European sloop designed for comfort and performance. Captain Peter Branning invites you aboard for a private half- or full-day sailing excursion. You can sit back and relax or even take the helm, plus enjoy snorkelling and swimming on an outing designed just for you. If you prefer, an idyllic 2-hour sunset cruise is the perfect end to a day of exploring the island. We also offer extended charters around the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as a learn-to-sail program with certifications from the American Sailing Association. With our partner Captains Courageous, we offer customized business events, personal growth adventures, and sunrise or sunset meditation sails. Welcome aboard Lightheart! www.lightyeartsailing.com
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St. Croix is the only Caribbean island where a diver can: Dive a Wall—it drops over 13,000 feet, Dive a Reef – the largerst living reef of any Caribbean island, Dive a Wreck – there are 5 within 100 yards of each other, and Dive a Pier – the most phenomenal macro dive you’ll ever do… all in the same day! One day introductory courses and beach dives get beginners in the water within hours of initial instruction!
Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027
Cane Bay Dive Shop – 340-773-9913
Take a fast and exciting sail with local sailing legend and calypso recording artist Llewellyn Westerman aboard his 37-foot locally-designed and built, sixpassenger 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
SCUBA DIVING 340-772-3483
It’s always a great day at Cane Bay. There’s something for the entire family. Dive, snorkel or just relax on the beach at beautiful Cane Bay. A perfect place for beginner snorkeling or diving. The perfect spot for the most advanced divers. Boat, beach, wreck, night and pier dives all done daily. Try SCUBA diving any day no experience necessary! Just give us a call for one of the best times you will have on St. Croix! On a cruise ship? Just walk right across the street to our Frederiksted Store under the large red and white dive flag to set up a great day for the whole family.
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. Diver Training. We love to dive and it shows! www.divexp.com
N2 the Blue SCUBA Diving - 340-772-3483 The Pier, Wrecks, Reef, Salt River Canyon, Night Dives, The Wall, and Shore Diving.
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Watersports & Activities DIVE A WALL, DIVE A REEF, DIVE A WRECK, DIVE THE PIER!
in semi-private scuba groups of 6 or less divers. Want to try scuba diving? Our half-day introductory course for beginners gets you into the water the same day! Try guided snorkeling, photography or PADI dive instruction up to Dive Master level. Voted #1 Dive Shop in 2013 by Daily News readers and #1 Activity by TripAdvisor, N2theBlue is a full-service PADI scuba diving center with rental gear, air fills, and Nitrox. Located 100 steps from the Frederiksted pier, we dive more sites out West and have a second location servicing the Salt River Canyon/Wall. Call for reservations. www.N2theBlue.com
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
Sea-Thru Kayaks VI – 340-244-8696
Sweet Bottom Dive – 340-778-3800
Sweet Bottom Dive Center, at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa has earned the #1 rated dive shop status on St. Croix with TripAdvisor®. We offer daily shore dives to the famous Davis Bay Wall just a 100 yards off shore. Our Discover Scuba Experience can teach you the basics in 2 ½ hours right on the beach &, as a full-service PADI 5-Star Dive Center, we offer PADI instruction from Open Water Certification through Assistant Instructor. Air & enriched air fills available along with scuba & snorkel gear rentals. After your dive, experience a fullservice restaurant, bar & lounge located right next to the dive shop! Diving is always Sweeter at Sweet Bottom Dive Center! Visit us at www. sweetbottomdive.com, facebook, or Twitter.
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
Let N2 The Blue show you Seahorses during a Frederiksted Pier dive!
BIOLUMINESCENT BAY TOURS in the only clear kayaks on STX. Visit our bay at Salt River National Park, which is currently being studied by the National Park Service and Dr. Michael Latz of Scripps Institute California. Experience the bay that the scientific community was unaware existed until a year ago and now is being called possibly the best of the six or seven year round bioluminescent bays in the world. Our see-through boats are the best way to view this—definitely better than swimming through it! Business owned by life-long, father and son residents offering award-winning clear kayaks in two styles. Also check out our morning tour and nighttime “Creepy Crawler Critter Hunt” at Altona Lagoon. www.seathrukayaks.com
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Voted Best Kayak Tour on St Croix 2009-2012, in The Daily News Readers’ Poll, and the best Eco-Tourism on St Croix 2012! Virgin Kayak Tours offers half day, full day and weeklong kayak excursions to: Salt River Bay National Park; Bio-Bay; Shell Island; Green Cay Wildlife Preserve; Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, among others. Serving the St Croix community for over 14 years, Virgin focuses on ecology, history, cultural landscape and fun! They use Hobie Mirage Kayaks, so even the windiest days are No Problem! Located at Cane Bay Beach. virginkayaktours.com
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TRY THE FASTEST GROWING WATER SPORTS—STAND UP PADDLE SURFING & KITEBOARDING!
Join these Free SEA (St. Croix Environmental Association) Activities in June and July! Leatherback Sea Turtle Watches Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge Thursday, June 5—Nesting watches begin at 7:45 pm and end at midnight or later so are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age. Tuesday, July 8 & Thursday, July 24— Hatchling watches begin at 5:15 pm and end between 8-9:00 pm. This is a great activity for children and the whole family! You must be a SEA member to attend watches with SEA. Please call for reservations and membership information. Leatherback sea turtle nesting watches are provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. If you would like to schedule a sea turtle watch for a group of 15-30 people, call U.S. Fish & Wildlife directly. Beach Clean-up & Sea Turtle Talk Southgate Saturday, June 14, 7:30 am – 10:30 am. Help keep the beach safe for nesting sea turtles! Closed shoes, hats, and sunscreen recommended plus water to drink. Students earn community service ours for beach clean-ups. Free for all, registration not required but appreciated. Free Snorkel Clinic Saturday, June 21—Cramer Park Saturday, July 19—Frederksted Learn to snorkel or advance your skills between 10:00 – 12 noon. School-aged children to adults are welcome. SEA will provide instruction, gear, and light refreshments. Registration is not required but appreciated. SEA snorkel clinics are sponsored by Reef Jam. St. Croix Environmental Association www.stxenvironmental.org • 340-773-1989 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service • 340-690-9452 www.stcroix thisweek .com
Kayak the amazing mangrove habitats at Salt River during the day or at night for a bioluminescent display! Bush Tribe Eco Tours
Kitesurf/Paddlesurf St. Croix – 340-643-5824
If you want to enjoy St Croix’s best playground, come try the fastest growing water sports: Stand Up Paddle surfing and kiteboarding. Our full service operation is the only school on St Croix run by professional athletes, fully insured, and P.A.S.A. certified. With s.u.p. you benefit from a great work out while gliding over the beautiful Caribbean water. S.u.p. can be practiced on flat water but we also teach wave riding. For the more adventurous visitors, kiteboarding is the thrill of a lifetime. The beginner package is a three half-day course while we also offer advanced lessons for the experienced riders. Call us. We work inside the East End Marine Park. www.kitestcroix.com
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See Hamm’s Bluff Lighthouse, Butler Bay, & Sandy Point On An Exciting Jet Ski!
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Rent Jet Skis, Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear, Umbrellas and Chairs, and Sunray Floats at West End Water Sports Located on Rainbow Beach, 1-mile north of the Frederiksted Pier. The Western waters are crystal clear and the riding area is second to none on St. Croix. Glide over the smooth clear blue water while enjoying beautiful views of the bottom of the Caribbean Sea on your own unguided jet ski or book a tour to see Hamm’s bluff lighthouse, snorkel in Butler Bay and cruise by Sandy Point. Come spend a day on Rainbow Beach for a relaxing good time, great music, volleyball and your favorite beverages and local catch of the day at Rhythm’s Beach Bar and Grill.
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R E C R E AT I O N GOLF
Tee-off at one of St. Croix’s exceptional golf courses! Carambola Golf Club – 778-5638
A beautiful, challenging 18-hole Robert Trent Jones award-winning course nestled in the lush rainforest. Name brand sportswear and golf accessories in the Pro Shop. Club rental and carts available. Call for rates, specials, and tee times.
The Buccaneer Hotel – 712-2144
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.
The Links at Divi Carina Bay Resort – 773-9700 Mini 18-Hole Golf Course, Driving Range, Clubhouse. Thursday – Friday, 2-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, 12-9pm.
The Reef Golf Course – 773-8844
A beautiful 9-hole course located on the East End of St. Croix with phenomenal views of Teague Bay. Our Pro Shop offers top brands in golf apparel and accessories. Call for rates. Tee times are not required. Club rental and carts are available.
Non-Hotel Beaches sunbathe, swim, snooze
All beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands are open to the public, although access through private property and hotels may have restrictions. Buck Island Reef National Monument -
See the first designated underwater National Park; the first National Park whose primary designation was to protect a coral reef system. Celebrating 51 years! Two beaches, two picnic areas. Great snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facilities. Located 7 miles East of Christiansted and reached by authorized National Park concessionaires. See Watersports section for more information on getting there.
Cane Bay - On St. Croix’s Northshore,
this is a long, sandy beach with shade and great snorkeling off the reefs near shore; relatively shallow and nice for swimming. Dive shop, kayaking, hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby.
Columbus Landing - The site of the 1493
landing of Columbus at Salt River. Accessed by 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. Great view of Salt River from the Visitor’s Center. Call for hours, 340-773-1460.
Cramer Park - Just before Pt. Udall, on
St. Croix’s East End, is a beautiful long, deep public beach with bathrooms, changing rooms, and picnic tables.
Dorsch Beach - South of Frederiksted is this deep, white-sand beach with hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby; great swimming and snorkeling.
TENNIS
We love tennis on St. Croix! Some courts are equipped for night play.
Rainbow Beach - North of Frederiksted is this lively beach with bar and restaurant plus watersports and volleyball. Live music on Sunday afternoons. Great for swimming!
Reef Beach – A nice slip-of-a-beach across the
street from the Reef Condos on the East End. With a very gradual decline, the beach is perfect for getting on and off your windsurfer or for swimming with small children. Restaurants and golf nearby.
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! Park your car in the lot and take a short hike to the beach area for swimming, more hiking, and wildlife/nature photo ops. The beach is also a popular nesting site for the leatherback, hawksbill, green, and loggerhead sea turtles between April 1 and September 1 and is closed 7-days a week. Beach access is however open the rest of the year on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For info call the US Fish & Wildlife Service at 340-773-4554.
Shoy Beach - A popular local’s beach located
inside the entrance to The Buccaneer. Just tell the attendant at the guard gate to your right, that you are heading down to the beach. Parking lot at the end of the road. No facilities; some shade trees. Deep, lush sand. Great swimming.
St. Croix East End Marine Park - The USVI’s
first marine park encompasses approximately 60 square miles of coastal and marine habitats on St. Croix’s East End providing a great opportunity to experience the natural wonders of the island. Managed buy the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), a division of Coastal Zone Management. Beaches, watersports, hotels, restaurants, and the St. Croix Yacht Club within the parameters.
Vincent F. Mason, Sr. Coral Resort - South of Frederiksted, you’ll find this white, sandy beach and the refurbished Frederiksted pool. New park, paved parking, tables, grills, facilities.
Chenay Bay Beach Resort – 773-2918
Two East End courts open to the public. Non-guests, $5.00 per person per hour. Call for reservations.
The Buccaneer Hotel – 773-3036
Eight East End courts, two lighted. Pro Shop and Game Match Service. Tennis Pro, Don de Wilde, available for lessons. Open to the public. Call to reserve court time.
The Reef Tennis – 773-8844
Located on the East End, on the road to Duggan’s Reef Restaurant, and across the street from the Reef Golf Course. Two courts. $5.00 per person per hour. Open to the public.
Public Courts
Three courts located at Canagata Ball Park just East of Christiansted. Lighted for night play. One court located near Fort Frederik in Frederiksted. www.stcroix thisweek .com
St. Croix East End Marine Park showcases the natural wonders of the island.
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Destination St. Croix BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS
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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.
is located in a Strand Street courtyard near the Pier; open weekdays & cruise-ship days. A Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor’s Orientation Center is located at Scale House on King Street at the Wharf. The seasoned traveler doesn’t take chances. Lock your car, don’t wear valuable jewelry wandering in town, keep to the main areas. 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. See maps for bank and ATM locations.
Fort Christiansvaern and the Bandstand.
TAXES. No sales tax but a 10% government tax is applied to hotel rooms. 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 plus Radio Shack for any forgotten cell phone accessories. POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal system, 1st class mail is .49 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .33 cents, international rates are $1.10 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.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. The Christiansted Visitors Bureau is located in Government House on Queen Cross Street; open weekdays. The Frederiksted Visitor’s Bureau Page 48 • June / July 2014
Helpful ARTS Caribbean Dance Company......340-778-8824 Caribbean Museum Center.......340-772-2622 Island Center..............................340-778-5271 Music in Motion........................340-772-5440 Pointe Dance Academy..............340-718-0435
AIRLINES American Airlines......................800-474-4884 American Eagle..........................800-433-7300 Bohlke International Airways....340-778-9177 Cape Air......................................800-352-0714 Coastal Air Transport.................340-773-6862 Jet Blue........................................800-538-2583 LIAT............................................340-778-9930 Seaborne Airlines & Seaplane ...340-773-6442 Sea Flight....................................340-714-3000 Shoreline Aviation......................340-642-3000 U.S. Airways................................800-622-1015 Vieques Air Link ........................340-778-9858
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL CRRA (Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association).....................340-227-1214 St. Croix Hotel & Tourism Association ................................................340-642-7890 Toll Free.................................800-524-2026
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police, Fire, Ambulance ............ Land line, 911 Cell Phone, ............................340-772-9111 Divers Alert Network.................919-684-2948 V.I. Territorial Emergency Management (VITEMA...............................340-773-2244 VI Search and Rescue ................787-729-6770 St. Croix Hospital. .....................340-778-6311 www.stcroix thisweek .com
Rejsemål St. Croix PRAKTISKE OPLYSNINGER OM US VIRGIN ISLANDS
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. Befolk-ningen. 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.
Lyn Voytershark
Phone Numbers HISTORIC St. Croix Landmarks Society.....340-772-0598 Fort Frederik Museum ..............340-772-2021 St. George Village Botanical Garden.... 340-692-2874
LIBRARIES Athalie Petersen Library, Frederiksted...........................340-772-0315 Florence Williams Library, Christiansted..........................340-773-5715
SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous..............340-776-5283 Al-Anon/ACOA. ........................340-718-0372 American Red Cross..................340-778-5104 Narcotics Anonymous ..............340-719-3058 National Park Service.................340-773-1460 Rotary Harborside ....................340-277-7206 Rotary Mid Isle ..........................340-642-2562 Rotary St. Croix .........................340-277-4788 Rotary West ...............................340-772-5282 St. Croix Environmental Assoc.....340-773-1989 Tourist Information: Frederiksted ..........................340-772-0357 Toll Free.................................. 800-372-USVI U.S. Customs..............................340-773-5650 Cruise Ship Arrival Information....340-772-0357 FBI...............................................340-773-7922 after hours: (San Juan) .........787-754-6000
WEATHER National Weather Service Forecast Office............................787-253-4586
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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 5 timer fra Danmark; mellem oktober og april minus 6 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 i Christiansted ligger i Guvernementshuset med indgang fra Queen Cross Street; åbent uge dage. I Frederiksted ligger kontoret i en baggård på Strandgade nær kajen; åbent ugedage og når krydstogtsskibe ankommer. 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.
Valuta og Banker. First Bank (alle filialer) har åbent mandag-torsdag kl. 8:3016, 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. Skatter. Ingen moms her; der lægges dog 10% 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, AT&T og Radio Shack. Posttakster: Vi er en del af USAs postsystem, hvor taksterne for et brev er 46 cents og postkort 33 cents. International posttakst er $1.10 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. June / July 2014 • Page 49
Island Accommodations
Arawak Bay: the Inn at Salt River
Chenay Bay Beach Resort Classic St. Croix
340-332-2504
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 Sands Villa
972-747-7575
Discovery Grove
340-642-8322
Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort
340-773-9700
Frederiksted Hotel
340-772-0500
Holger Danske
340-773-3600
Hotel Caravelle
340-773-0687
Hotel on the Cay
340-773-2035
Hotel St. Croix
340-773-0210
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
Rattan Inn
340-718-5098
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t’s a short flight from St. Croix to Old San Juan and a stay at La Terraza de San Juan on Calle Sol. Located within walking distance of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, this boutique hotel gets you close to history, great shopping, dining, nightlife, and cultural events.
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Island Accommodations Hotels, Guest Houses, Rental Villas, Eco Lodging
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hether you’re planning your wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway, or family vacation, St. Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, has accommodations to suit everyone! Choose The Buccaneer, Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa or Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort & Casino and get tennis, watersports, shopping, spas, beaches, and restaurants. The Buccaneer and Renaissance Carambola also offer golf. Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina features 39 beachfront rooms, 2 restaurants, pool, tennis, fitness, meeting/event space, business lounge, spa, snorkels, kayaks & paddle boards, volleyball plus their Blue Flag accredited Green Cay Marina with sailing, cruising & fishing charters. Cruzan Sands Villa on the Beach is a new luxury beachfront villa in Estate Salt River. Family friendly, it sleeps 8 comfortably. Enjoy the wonderful sandy beach and the views from the spacious, covered wrap-around porch! Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge is a unique rainforest getaway; comfortable lodging in a natural site. Take advantage of workshops, tours, walks, hikes and other activities. Relax here in nature’s splendor!
Entrance to the Greathouse at the lush and tranquil Rattan Inn.
Join us for sunsets!
A tranquil bed & breakfast, Rattan Inn & Tea Garden is nestled into five acres of rolling hills and the ruins of a sugar cane plantation, c. 1750-1850. This enchanted, lush property features five secluded residences, by the night or by the month, and a large, welcoming pool.
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New! - RIGHT on the Beach! 3-4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath - Northside!
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A spectacular natural setting for an intimate seaside inn--The Waves at Cane Bay offers spacious rooms with large, private balconies overlooking the sea! Choose from Standard Suites with mini-kitchen or Superior Rooms with full kitchen. Fine dining in their secluded, open-air restaurant and Cane Bay’s best diving sites! Now that you’re checked in, kick back and enjoy life Cruzan style! Check out our quaint shopping districts, tour the world-famous Cruzan Rum factory, dive our wrecks, reefs, and wall, sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument and snorkel the underwater trail, kayak Salt River Bay National Park & Ecological Preserve, horse ride along the beach, explore St. George Village Botanical Garden, visit the Forts in both towns and the restored sugar cane plantation at Whim Museum, and top it all off with a visit to the Millennium Monument at Point Udall!
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Voted “Best Beach on St Croix 2013” 39 beachfront rooms w/private patio/balcony Spa with massage, nail and NEW hair care Boating adventures: sailing, motor, & NEW diving Complimentary kayaking & snorkeling Lap pool, tennis courts and NEW fitness center 2 restaurants (1 casual,1 fine dining) Call: 800-619-0014, www.TamarindReefResort.com
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Transportation
RENTAL CARS, TAXI & TOUR INFORMATION
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRIVE 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.
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 Fort Christiansvaern and a large public lot with fees just west of town on Strand and King Cross Streets. 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.
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.
Let our Attractions & Tours pages (34 & 35) and our St. Croix Road Map (54 & 55) and town maps (56-58) help you plan your island tour!
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TAXI INFORMATION ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Round-trip fares are double the oneway fare plus waiting charges of $1. per minute. First 5 free. ■ 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.
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■ 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). ■ 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. www.stcroix thisweek .com
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Antilles Taxi Service… 340-773-5020, 690-9585 Crucian Taxi................. 340-773-6388, 422-1856 Rudy’s Taxi & Tours:.... 340-773-6803, 514-4600 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport:...340-778-1088 Sweeny Tours Taxi Service...340-514-7734, 514-1594 Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street near Government House & in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.
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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)
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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)
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Carambola................................ $27....($11) Christiansted............................ $24....($11) Divi Carina Bay........................ $36....($18)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: VITRAN Buses serve the island with numerous routes, starting service at 5:30 am on weekdays, ending at 9:00 pm, starting later on weekends. If you are not in a hurry, you can tour the island for only $1, going between our two towns and to shopping centers (transfer at La Reine in midisland). Call 778-0898 or 773-1664. Alternate affordable ways of getting around are group taxi vans (marked Taxi) that ply many routes. Economy-minded visitors can pick up a ride from Christiansted to Frederiksted or reverse for $2.50, if they are willing to share with local riders. Departures are from the Market Square in Christiansted and Buddhoe Park in Frederiksted, but the vans can also be flagged down along the route. www.stcroix thisweek .com
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St. Croix Road Map
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Restaurants 1. Ace Roti Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3 2. Beach Side Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 3. Blue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 4. Breezes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 5. Cheeseburger’s In Paradise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 6. Deep End Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-2 7. Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 8. Duggan’s Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 9. East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . N-2 10. El Flamboyant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 11. Flamboyant Bar & Grill at Renaissance Carambola. . D-1 12. Joe’s Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 13. La Reine Chicken Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2 14. Mermaid at The Bucaneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 15. Pirate’s Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 16. Salud Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 17. Saman at Renaissance Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 18. Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . N-2 19. Terrace at The Bucaneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 20. The Galleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 21. The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 22. The Pickled Greek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-2 23. The Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
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0 1/2 1 kilometre Shopping and Services 1. Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Rustico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Tamarind Reef Resort Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 4. The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . D-4
Sports 1. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Bush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 3. Cane Bay Dive Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1, N-2 4. Kitesurf / Paddlesurf St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 5. Lightheart Sailing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 6. Llewellyn’s Charter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 7. N-2 the Blue SCUBA Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3, G-0 8. Paul and Jill’s Equestrian Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 9. Randall “Doc” James Racetrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 10. Renaissance Carambola Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 11. Sweet Bottom Dive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 12. Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 13. The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 14. Virgin Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 15. West End Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
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Hamm’s Bluff — Not a mooring sight but a great drift dive when conditions are right. Lots of caves in cliffs. Reef and Peligic fish abundant here. Occasionally Sperm Whales in October. 16. Butler Bay — A dive that can reached from the beach. Shallow water shelf just bursting with marine life. A great place to see juvenile tropicals to lobster and Nurse Sharks under the ledges. Out in deeper water you will find the area for wreck.
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Rental Cars
1. Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 2. Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 3. Centerline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 4. Olympic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2
Real Estate 1. Calabash Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 2. Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Farms ARTfarm, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-4 La Reine Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3 Ridge to Reef (VISFI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Sejah Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Sun Croix Foods, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 Tropics Hydroponics Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2 VI Farmers’ Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3
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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.
Captain Morgan Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 Caribbean Community Theater (CCT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 Cruzan Rum Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 Estate Whim Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 Good Hope Country Day School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center. . . . . . . H-2 Island Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2 Salt River National Historic Park & Ecological Preserve. . . G-0 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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FOR YOUR SAFETY AED Locations Outside of Towns in case you need them Airport Departure Lounges Bassin Triangle Police Station Buccaneer Hotel Canagata Ballpark Cane Bay Dive Carambola Hotel Club St. Croix Coakley Bay Condos Country Day School
Divi Carina Bay Casino Divi Carina Bay Resort East End Fire Station Fire Service Office, Sunny Isle Palms at Pelican Cove Patrick Sweeney Police Station Richmond Fire Station St. Croix Yacht Club
PETER’S REST CONVENIENCE CENTER is NOW OPEN 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, it is open Monday - Friday, 6 am 8 pm, Saturdays, 6 am - 4 pm, and Sundays, 6 am - 2 pm. June / July 2014 • Page 55
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Big Beard’s Adventure Tours Cane Bay Dive Caribbean Sea Adventures Dive Experience Jolly Roger Roseway (Dec – Apr)
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Budget St. Croix Centerline Car Rentals Seaborne Seaplane Ramp Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours
Real Estate & Rentals
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Local Art 1. 2. 3. 4.
D&D Studio Henle Studio Maufe Gallery Top Hat
Banks & Post Offices 1. 2. 3. 4.
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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 barrel 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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Anglican Church Catholic Church Lutheran Church Moravian Church Public Library Rest Rooms
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Government House 6 on King Street was in part the former home of 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 Virgin Islands Tourism office (open weekdays only) is downstairs fronting the Lutheran Church. 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.
Christiansted National Historic Site Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site was the first unit of the National Park Saystem in the US Virgin Islands. The park’s historic buidings and grounds commemorate the Danish heritage (1733-1917) of the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, which was named in honor of the reigning King of Denmark and Norway, Christian VI. In the 1700s, Christiansted was part of a mercantile system that linked Europe,West Africa, and the Caribbean
in the infamous “Triangular Trade.” Christiansted was the first town in the Lesser Antilles to be built on the grid system and to have a building code. Its distinctive colonial architecture reflects the town’s status as capital of the Danish West Indies (17551871); the great wealth generated by the export of cane sugar, molasses, and rum; and the influence of government building inspectors. Take two tours—“Free Gut” is the freed black neighborhood of Christiansted established by the Danish in 1748 and “Gallows Bay” is the fishing community that sustained Christiansted’s fish market for more than two centuries. Free Gut, $35., Gallows Bay, $15. Make Reservations with Eastern National Bookstore at the Scale House. 340-719-4091 June June / July 2014 • Page 57
Frederiksted Map SUNSET JAZZ, JUNE 20 & JULY 17, FREDERIKSTED.
Getting West St. Croix’ West End offers beautiful sandy, calm beaches, great snorkeling and wreck or pier diving, spectacular sunsets, and the lush subtropical forest. You can reach Frederiksted with its quaint, historic town architecture in several ways. The four-lane Melvin Evans Highway is your speediest route, if you are coming from the east. Most drivers take Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road), which also takes you to the St. George Village Botanical Garden, the Cruzan Rum Factory, and Whim Plantation Museum, all just off the Queen Mary Highway.
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Historic Frederiksted
★ Apothecary Hall 1 ★ Buddhoe Park 2 ★ Customs House 3 ★ Fort Frederik 4 ★ Freedom Fountain 5 ★ Friedensberg Moravian Church 6 ★ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 7 ★ Market Place 8 ★ Public Library 9 ★ St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church 10 ★ St. Paul’s Anglican Church 11 ★ Victoria House 12 F’sted Points of Interest
ATM (3) 1 Boat Ramp/Fish Market 2 4Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 3 4C.H.A.N.T 4 4Fire Station 5 4Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic 6 4Post Office 7 4Public Restrooms 8 4Visitors’ Bureau (upstairs) 9
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Hotels and Inns
4Cottages By The Sea 1 4Frederiksted Hotel 2 4Sand Castle on the Beach 3
Real Estate / Rentals 4Calabash Realtors
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4Cane Bay Dive Shop 1 4Cruzan Cowgirls 2 4Freedom City Surf & Grill 3 4N2 the Blue SCUBA Diving 4 4West End Water Sports 5
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ARTS in the U. S. Virgin Islands Part 13 in a series
tions a year and a summer workshop series for training and experience. These activities reached a total audience of 2,900 last year.
Excerpts from “Arts in the U. S. Virgin Islands” by Ruth S. Moore and David M. Hough of the Caribbean Research Institute of the College of the Virgin Islands, 1967, for the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts.
VIRGIN ISLANDS COUNCIL ON THE ARTS The council was established in 1966 as an official government agency charged with the responsibility of improving the general cultural welfare of the Virgin Islands. The Council will serve, in part, as a foundation to which applications may be submitted for projects in the arts or for grants-in-aid to individuals. It will enlist financial support from private sources, local government and matching funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. ST. CROIX ARTS COUNCIL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Formed in 1967, the members of this committee are active in music, drama, dance, calypso, painting, graphics, photography, writing, ceramics, architecture, education, business and civic organizations. Major aid from the Virgin Islands Council was a grant to the St. Croix Students Music and Art Festival. Other projects have been for sightsinging courses, art materials, cultural enrichment for adults in basic education, recording and filming Puerto Rican country music, bringing children to a dance performance, investigation of local clays, a choral music library and a dance film library. ST.CROIX ART GUILD Among the plans of this group, established in 1967, is the fostering of inter-island exchange of exhibitions. Other activities include providing materials for students and general stimulation of arts activities. ST. CROIX LANDMARKS SOCIETY This organization of 350 members maintains a major exhibit, Whim Greathouse, a house museum restored and furnished in the style of the sugar planters of the 18th century. Whim is also host to art exhibitions and concerts. It is one of the aims of the Society to develop a crafts program. CHRISTIANSTED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE MUSEUM This St. Croix Landmarks Society museum is housed in the Steeple Building, one of the structures restored and preserved as examples of the Danish way of life in the Virgin Islands by the National Park Service. www.stcroix thisweek .com
COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS THEATRE PROGRAM The theatre program of he College was active from 1964 to 1966 and will return to production in the fall of 1967. It has presented a varied program of classics, West Indian plans and modern American dramas. ST. CROIX COMMUNITY BAND Established in 1934, the band lost its continuity when its members were drawn into World War II. It was reestablished in 1952 and has, at present, 17 members. It gives regular concerts and plays at special events. ST. CROIX CONCERT SOCIETY Established in 1954, this organization now counts on 800 subscribers. It presents a fourconcert series each year, reaching an audience of about 1,200 in a year.
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The Virgin Islands Council On The Arts was established in 1966 as an official government agency charged with the responsibility of improving the general cultural welfare of the Virgin Islands.
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ST. CROIX COMMUNITY CHORUS Established in 1963, this choral group of 35 members aims to offer performances of sacred and secular music. Its regular concerts reach an audience of approximately 1,000 a year.
ACHKOWLEDGEMENTS It would be very difficult, indeed, to name the numbers of people who took valuable time from their own affairs to give their counsel and knowledge to the Council in its arts resources survey and its projection of a comprehensive plan. Major help has come at all times from the Department of Education. The Council was substantially helped by another federal program through the cooperation of the director and supervisors of the Neighborhood Youth Corps. The arts councils of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, leadership in civic and arts organizations, and persons whose daily efforts in the arts have preceded the Council’s by many years have written on the empty pages the Council brought to them. Members of the National Park Service have made valuable contributions. The Council is grateful to the College of the Virgin Islands for accepting the contractual responsibility to produce this current study, and to the National Endowment for the Arts which provided a study grant.
CHS BAND BOOSTER’S CLUB This 50 member organization supports the St. Croix Annual Students’ Music and Art Festival in both hospitality and finances. They also give the Christiansted High School Band extra support when needed. ST. CROIX CONCERT ORCHESTRA This orchestra, grown from 20 in 1965 to 40 in 1967, played a semi-centennial concert at Government House for the first time as a forty piece orchestra. ST. CROIX COMMUNITY THEATRE Organized in 1963, this theatre group has grown to a membership of nearly 500. It currently schedules two major produc-
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Stately sugar mills still dot St. Croix’s landscape a constant reminder of our rich history. Kevin Foltz
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St. Croix retains a relaxing pace even though cosmopolitan in many ways. We say, “ Good Morning” before beginning a conversation, say “no problem” and mean it, and celebrate lots of holidays without commercializing them. A few challenges might be not being able to find your favorite brand all the time, finding water scarce during dry spells (although you can buy it by the truckload), and erratic electricity (making generators popular along with the use of solar panels). Come and stay for a short or long time. Most of us wouldn’t live anywhere else!
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Real Estate—Timing is Everything! Buy Now or You Could Pay More Later! by Amy Land-de Wilde
There are a lot of disappointed buyers out there these days and we don’t want you to be one of them! After the extreme market drop of 2008 and the slow, hesitant recovery, the market got slammed again when Hovensa closed in 2012. Real estate values sank even further. Now, we are emerging with a shortage in some of our market segments. We’ve been working with a lot of new buyers at Coldwell Banker—our real estate is still such a value—we lag behind the U.S. markets by about six months, and you’ve probably been reading that prices in many markets are at their prerecession highs! We’ve noticed that people who have postponed buying a particular property (against our vehement recommendation) return shortly thereafter to find not only that property sold, but many others with comparable amenities in the same range gone as well. And that spells cautious optimism for a hopeful uptick in values (finally!) for some of our properties. Properties listed between $350,000-$750,000 have seen the greatest action. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing a property in this price range, this may be the time to actively consider it.
Contemporary, upscale 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home on charming Beeston Hill.
Condos have also seen a lot of action lately! Condos offer the most ‘bang for the buck’ in terms of amenities for the price. For less than $100,000, you can purchase a condo on the sand with a pool and beautiful view! You would have to spend over $500,000 to enjoy those same amenities in a single-family home. We sold twice as many condos in 2013 as we did in 2012 and the upward trend seems to be continuing. We see a real shortage in some particular developments. We offer you the same advice! Act! Prices are at near historic lows, and although we hear comments about our condo fees, they include a lot and when you add up what you need to do or pay for a single-family home, it’s a wash especially if you’re going to mortgage your home. A large part of our fees include insurance on the property, which costs more here than in the States. They also include services like landscaping, pool maintenance, a property manager, exterminating, and sometimes cable and internet. But our property taxes are low! The mill rate for residential property is 0.00377 x the purchase price, which is only $377 per $100,000 of sales price. To get a sense of our costs here, you basically flip your tax and insurance costs from your own city.
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Buyers who apply for bank loans have to really sharpen their pencils. Here, as well as in the states, the mortgage process is bogged down even though we are hovering at near record lows with our interest rates. We recommend that you don’t do anything during the process that can alter your credit picture, like co-signing a car loan, quitting a job, or moving your money around. Cash offers are worth their weight in gold, and our experience shows that you will probably be able to negotiate a better sales price without a mortgage contingency! If you have more questions about buying or you already own and you’d like an assessment of your property’s market value, please be in touch! We’ll always get back to you right away. The high-touch, high-tech professionals at Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty will always go the extra mile for you. You are our top priority. Because we constantly expand our education in the field and keep up with the latest real estate trends and technology, our data is accurate and up-to-date. We’ve got know-how. Count on us to guide you through all of your real estate needs, whether it’s buying, selling or leasing property on St. Croix. We can also help you with a villa rental for your vacation in paradise or a long-term rental if you know you want to make St. Croix a more permanent home. We hope you’ll stop by for a chat! www.stcroix thisweek .com
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▲ Planets, a well-known star group, bright stars, a meteor shower, and perhaps an unusual celestial event highlight the night sky.
appear. As the sky grows darker, look almost overhead for a bright red starlike object, this is the planet Mars. LITTLE DIPPER Look to the southeast and the ringed planet Saturn will be visible. If you are up early, DRACO BIG DIPPER say after 4:00 a.m. look in CANCER the eastern sky for a very bright star-like object, this LEO BOOTES is Venus. Polaris
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Not everything that looks like a star is a star. Just after sunset as the sky is growing dark, look very low in the west, the bright planet Jupiter will be the first star-like object to
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At night, all the stars you Vega can see are placed in groups called constellations. The first thing you need to do is to forget trying to see the HERCULES figures suggested by the NORTHERN constellation names. Most On any clear night you Arcturus CROWN Regulus of constellations look nothmay see a few “shooting ing at all like they should. stars”. These are not really LIBRA Perhaps one of the easistars at all, but pebble-sized VIRGO Spica Antares est sign posts to find is the bits of dust burning up as HYDRA Big Dipper. Face North and they race through the Earth’s look for seven fairly bright stars atmosphere some 50 miles SCORPIUS Milky Way which form a dipper or a cooking over your head. From time-toCO SOUTHERN CROSS e pot -- three stars mark the handle time the Earth passes through a s NS a TEL rC e and four more the bowl. Some people cloud of dust and we experience a w LAT IONS s: Lo r a know that if you draw a line through the meteor shower. The night of May 5th to t S : UPPER CASE • two stars at the end of the bowl and extend 6th is the maximum of the Eta Aquarids meteor SOUTH the line away from the bowl, you come to the shower and you may see 50-60 meteors per North Star. Now, remember, the North Star is hour. The best time to look is between midNOT the brightest star in night and dawn. the sky. In fact, it really isn’t VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE In the early mornbright at all. It happens to NORTH INDICATOR IS FACING NORTH ing hours May 24th the be at a point in the heavConstellation names are in upper case. Star and planet names in lower case. Earth is expected to The sun, moon, planets and stars all rise in the east and set in the west. ens almost directly over the sweep through the clouds North Pole of the Earth. By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the left behind from a small American Museum-Hayden Planetarium and frequent island visitor. So having found the North comet’s (known as P/209 Star, if you did not know In the northern hemisphere Summer begins on June 21st LINEAR) passings between which way was North, you 1803 through 1924. This June Moon Phases: July Moon Phases: would now know. unusual event may result First Quarter �����������������5 June First Quarter ����������������� 5 July Go back to the Big Dipper in a brief but amazing disFull Moon ������������������� 13 June Full Moon ��������������������12 July once more. This time use the play of meteors, perhaps Last Quarter ��������������� 19 June Last Quarter ����������������18 July Dipper’s handle. Follow the hundreds per hour. New Moon ����������������� 27 June arc of the handle away from New Moon ���������������� 27 June The June solstice occurs the Dipper to the bright June Sunrise: 5:43 am July Sunrise: 5:52 am on June 21st. This means star Arcturus and then speed June Sunset: 6:57 pm July Sunset: 6:59 pm the North Pole of the Earth on to Spica. Arcturus is the Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month. will be tilted toward the brightest star in Boötes, the Sun, and thus the Sun will Herdsman. Spica is a grain of wheat being held in the hand have reached its northernmost position in the sky and will of Virgo, the Goddess of the Harvest. be directly over the Tropic of Cancer. This is the first day
of summer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the southern hemisphere.
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