St Croix This Week Magazine - November 2015

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NOVEMBER 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Oct / Nov 2015

Cover Artists

Lloyd Alphonso Braffith aka “Dove” Buck Islands.

Kevin Foltz

FEATURES

Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico— Golden Jubilee Fifty Plus 1....................................... 3 Duty Free Allowance........................................................ 8 eat@canebay................................................................... 24 Farm Fresh—Where To Find It..................................... 30 ‘Late’ & ‘Great’ Tribute—Celebrating St. Croix’s Past & Present Art Legends!.................. 36 VI Bridal Guide—Cherished Titles............................... 38 Our Danish Connection—VELKOMMEN!................. 39 Access to St.Croix from Denmark has a Brighter Future.... 39 Walk on the Sea with Virgin Kayak Tours!................... 41 Roseway Sets Sail for St. Croix...................................... 46 20th Annual Coral Reef Swim Race!............................. 46 Always Remember to Drive Left.................................... 48 Island Worship............................................................... 49 Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center—Hidden Treasures at the University of the Virgin Islands.......... 59 10 Frequently Asked Island Living Questions.............. 63

LEISURE

Events Calendar..................................................... 4-7 Shopping...................................................................8 Easy Shopping Guide..............................................10 Dining......................................................................22 Easy Dining Guide..................................................33 Restaurant Entertainment......................................33 Attractions & Tours.................................................34 Island Art.................................................................36 Island Weddings......................................................38 Watersports.............................................................40 Recreation/Beaches.................................................47 Treat Yourself...........................................................60

Charles “Bud” Hawes

ON THE COVERS OCTOBER 2015 Untitled (Detail) Oil

DESTINATION ST. CROIX

Grape Leaf.

Susan Wall

Helpful Info & Phone Numbers.............................48 Easy Hotel Guide.....................................................50 Accommodations....................................................51 Transportation........................................................52

MAPS

St. Croix Road Map...............................................54 Christiansted Map & Walking Tour....................56 Frederiksted Map & Walking Tour......................58

LIVING

Real Estate................................................................62 St. Croix Sky Watch.................................................64

Lucien Downes

NOVEMBER 2015 “Me and My Friend” Watercolor

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

Tel: (340) 773-1404 Fax: (340) 713-9806

1105 King Street Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820

Tel: (340) 772-1000 Fax: (340) 772-0333

Good Day and welcome to the United States Virgin Islands! Our people welcome you. We are a unique place to visit with a variety of islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island and dozens of small cays and islets. Each island is unique. Each offers distinct and memorable experiences. St. Croix is our largest island and we invite you to discover our historic towns; Christiansted and Frederiksted and discover the quaint shops and Danish Architecture. St Croix has wide open spaces, magnificent vistas and a unique culture. St. John is almost all National Park and perfectly preserved. It has sparkling turquoise bays and long, lazy beaches. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. St Thomas is the shopping center of the Caribbean with duty free shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Charlotte Amalie is the capital city of the United States Virgin Islands with its huge natural harbor, bustling port and vistas that will take your breath away. Try our underwater delights, bask on a beach, soak up some sunshine, sail into sunset or hike the trails. You can see why we call this "America’s Paradise." As the new Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, I assure you that we will do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable. Our people are warm and friendly. We will welcome you in conversation. Don’t hesitate to ask people for directions or shopping tips. Our people are eager to help you enjoy your visit. I extend to you my warmest greetings and hope you enjoy your vacation in the United States Virgin Islands! Sincerely, Kenneth Mapp Governor

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Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico— Golden Jubilee Fifty Plus 1 (51)

uerto Ricans have been part of this community from the beginning of the last century and have become a strong, powerful group of people working hard to improve themselves, their families, and what became their new home, St. Croix.

long happy association as relatives, neighbors, business partners, fellow Americans and warm friends. The territory has been particularly enriched by the settlement in the Virgin Islands by a large number of natives from Puerto Rico whose contributions have greatly added to the substantial progress achieved in this territory.

Their influence was recognized in 1964 by the local Legislature, under Governor Ralph E. Paiewonsky approving a historical change bill. Columbus Day, observed in all the Americas as the Discovery Day, was now to be Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Friendship Day. This bill called upon the citizens of the Virgin Islands to “observe the occasion with fitting ceremonies honoring Puerto Ricans residing in our midst and who have made substantial contributions to the advancement and progress of the Virgin Islands.”

To commemorate this fellowship, the 2015 VI/PR Friendship Committee, nominated by the Honorable Governor Mapp, is presenting a spectacular cultural and entertainment program for the entire Community, from October 8 – 12, including a Sacred Night, Friendship Village, Queen Pageant, Reception at Government House, Road Race, Grand Parade, and Fiesta del Batey! Let’s remember the good things and embrace each other in fellowship and friendship. See Events Calendar for dates, times, and details.

Over the years, they have gone from honoring just individuals to now honoring outstanding students, service organizations, persons with disabilities, those supporting youth and sports, and small business owners who help the community. Becoming more inclusive, the Committee also recognizes the contributions of native Crucians. In 2006 the Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico Friendship Committee embarked on a project that was to become very dear to their hearts. It was the acquisition of space in the Florence Williams Public Library for a Hispanic Collection. The goal was to rescue whatever books could be salvaged from a former bilingual library and add as many other titles as possible and provide a space for our Spanish-bilingual readers at a public library.

loguer available on island nor funds to hire one off island. To help with this, the committee, in 2009 and 2011, got involved in two “Arroz con Pollo” Festivals. All who attended can attest to the excellent opportunity to sample this delicious dish common to many of our Hispanic countries. With the proceeds, the committee was able to hire the services of a bilingual cataloguer from Puerto Rico. Today, the doors to the Hispanic Collection Center at the Florence Williams Public Library are open to all to visit and enjoy, and to take care of for future generations. The annual Friendship Festival has transformed from one Friendship Day into many out of fellowship and patriotic pride. This year the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Friendship Committee is celebrating 51 years of its formation. The people of the territory of the Virgin Islands and the people of Puerto Rico have had a

With this in mind, the committee succeeded in acquiring the space, worked on locating, classifying and discarding (whenever necessary) the books. The Florence Williams Library in Christiansted was able to locate some funds to add more titles and some donations came from the community. In 2007, under the leadership of Ms. Zoraida Jacobs, a dedication took place at the library. That was “la primera piedra” or the stepping stone towards the completion of the project. The biggest hurdle was the need to catalog most of the books in order to label them correctly for shelving. It was not only a matter of receiving books and placing them on the shelves. It’s a lengthy, slow and difficult process. There was no bilingual librarian or cataw w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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Events - St. Croix OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2015

CRUISE ARRIVALS OCTOBER 2015 Sun, October 18

WEDNESDAYS, 12-3 PM Lawaetz Family Museum Walk-Up Tours Little La Grange, Frederiksted Learn about the Danish Lawaetz family that arrived at the turn of the 20th century & see how this 18th century property is transforming into a 21st century farm. $15pp. RSVP: (340) 220-0466 or email csa@ridge2reef.org.

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WEDNESDAYS, 5 PM Crab Races Divi Carina Bay Resort The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! (340) 773-9700

*Ship schedule subject to change. Call 772-0357. NEW! Norwegian Airlines weekly arrivals beginning Friday, November 6 from Copenhagen.

WEDNESDAYS, 7-9 PM Trivia Night The Palms at Pelican Cove Test your knowledge at this fun evening event. (340) 718-8920

ONGOING RENUATUM SPA AYURVEDIC RETREATS Hotel St. Croix, Christiansted Engage in bliss & peace with a 4-day Ayurvedic retreat! Packages include yoga classes, Bliss therapies, personal consultations, 3-night stay, 2 organic meals. (340) 718-2440 www.renuatumspa.com WINE & BEER TASTINGS Beach Side Café, Frederiksted Join us seasonally as we taste fine wines & beers paired with apps. Call for date, time & reservation. (340) 772-1205, (340) 772-1266 LIFE AT THE FARM WALK (5-30 PEOPLE) Ridge to Reef Farm Farm staff will guide your group around the farm in St Croix’s Rainforest. See the gardens, taste crops & hear all about farm life. $25pp. By reservation only. (340) 220-0466 or email csa@ridge2reef.org. FIRST SUNDAYS, 5:30 PM Jazz Vespers St. Croix Reformed Church Feast your ears & open your heart with the jazz sounds of our island’s talented musicians. The service features music with prayer. (340) 778-0520 www.stcroixreformed.org MONDAYS, 5 PM Crab Races Fort Christian Brew Pub The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! (340) 713-9820 MONDAYS, 6 PM Caribbean Night The Palms at Pelican Cove Enjoy a Traditional West Indian buffet, with Mocko Jumbies, fire dancers & live music! $30pp, $25pp for children ages 12 & under. Reservations (340) 718-8920. www.palmspelicancove.com

Vogue. Lucien Downes The Contemporary Art Show, October 1-9.

MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, 10 AM-4 PM Self-Guided Farm Tour Ridge to Reef Farm Guide yourself on a tour of the USVI’s only certified organic farm. (The farm provides an interpretative map.) See the gardens & experience the lush, peaceful setting at your own pace. $10pp. (340) 220-0466 or email csa@ridge2reef.org. MONDAYS 6:00 PM UNTIL Dinner and a Movie Night The Pink Spot Big screen movies in the Courtyard at 7:30 pm followed by Big Screen Monday Night Football plus 10 TVs! 340-778-7465 www.thepinkspotstx.com TUESDAYS, 7 PM Beach BBQ & Floor Show Harbormaster Beach Club Take a short ferry ride to Hotel on the Cay for an all-you-can-eat beach BBQ with Steel Pan Music, Mocko Jumbies, Broken Bottle & Limbo Dancing + Fire Eating. $31pp. Children 12 & under 1/2 price. Reservations (340) 719-5438.

THURSDAYS, 5:30 PM Disco Bingo Deep End Bar & Restaurant Revelry @ the bingo table! The DJ plays disco between games; you go wild! Hot, Hot, Hot! Reservations a must: 340 718-7071. www.newdeepend.com THURSDAYS, 6 PM BUFFET ENTERTAINMENT, 8 PM West Indian Style BBQ & Floor Show Divi Carina Resort & Casino Come hear a steel pan band & see Mocko Jumbies; traditional West Indian buffet. $35pp; $19pp for children ages 12 & under. Reservations (340) 773-9700 X 732. FRIDAYS 5:30 PM Crab Races Deep End Bar & Restaurant The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! (No Crab Races on Jump Up—Nov 27th) (340) 718-7071 www.newdeepend.com

TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9 AM-11 AM Nursery Open St. George Village Botanical Garden Shop here for beautiful tropical plants! (340) 692-2874

FRIDAYS 6-11:00 PM Friday Night Luau The Pink Spot Join the fun with Kiki and the Flaming Gypsies, Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbie, Live Music or Comedy, Limbo Competition, and Luau lessons! Fresh fish, buckets of Crab legs, traditional Hawaiian dishes and Hibachi dinner. 340-778-7465 www.thepinkspotstx.com

WEDNESDAYS, 11:30-2:30 PM Women in the Courtyard Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Women gather weekly in workshop, creating art and sharing community ideas. Free with Museum membership. Call (340)772-2622 www.cmcarts.org

SATURDAY, 9 AM Qigong/ Meditation The Palms at Pelican Cove Practice qigong in the Palm Coconut Grove with Peter Stewart every Saturday. $12 (340) 719-7564

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SU N SE T JA Z Z , O C TOB E R 1 6 & NOV E M B E R 2 0 , F R E DE R I K ST E D BA N D STA N D

OCTOBER 2015

OCTOBER 10, 7 AM The Annual Coast Weeks Beach Relay Ha Penny Beach A 2x2 relay beach run, this race helps preserve one of St. Croix’s most beautiful beaches. Post race, runners volunteer for a beach cleanup & findings are cataloged for Coast Weeks study. VI Pace Runners, National Conservancy & UVI collaborate for the event. Free! (340) 643-2557 virginislandspace.org

OCTOBER 1 - 9, 11 AM-4 PM The Contemporary Art Show Art @ Top Hat Up since September, the exhibit encompasses modern ways of looking at cultural themes along with abstraction & outsider art. Open Tues-Fri, or by appointment. (340) 513-3358 www.artattophat.com OCTOBER 1 Women’s Coalition Crisis Center Open House 45 Fisher St, Christiansted The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix invites you to meet its staff & learn about its mission to end violence. See what you can do to help survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. (340) 773-9272 www.wcstx.org OCTOBER 3 Hard Labor Hike St. Croix Hiking Association Kick-off fall with a workout hike & catch fabulous vistas en route! You’ll feel like a million dollars. (340) 772-2073 www.stcroixhiking.org OCTOBER 3-4 Annual Golden Hook Guy/Gal “Reel Challenge” Deep Blue Seas Fishing vessels head to sea in a 2-day face-off between the sexes: Who reels in the largest catch? Golden Hook Fishing Club invites you to the weigh-in! www.fishstx.com OCTOBER 4, 10 AM-2 PM Primitive Fire-Making Workshop Mount VIctory Camp Eco-Lodge Want to learn how to make fire by rubbing sticks together? Check this workshop in the rainforest & learn to make fire-by-friction with various ancient methods, using all local materials. $25. Bring your own lunch. Register: 340-201-7983. www.mtvictorycamp.com OCTOBER 4, 2-5 PM 8th Annual Rib Cook-Off Above the Cliff Mardi Croix invites you (& your discerning taste buds) to an afternoon of music, food, fun & ribs. Enjoy the Northshore view, mingle, & decide for yourself who makes the best ribs. Or enter the contest! Registration @ 1 PM, awards @ 5 PM. OCTOBER 7, 21, 28 4H/V.I. Pace Runners Cross Country Series Race UVI Campus, Frederiksted This race series, which includes local & national championships, welcomes all age groups. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

20th Annual Coral Reef Swim, November 8.

Elementary kids run 1 mile; Jr. Varsity students race 2. Varsity & others compete in 3.1 mile runs. (340) 643-2557 virginislandspace.org OCTOBER 8, 4:30 -7:00 PM 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Caribbean Community Center for the Arts CMCA features works of local artists & chefs along with live music in the courtyard. Suggested donation: $8 (340)772-2622 www.cmcarts.org OCTOBER 8, 5:30-6:30 PM National Park Lecture Series Danish West India & Guinea Co. Warehouse The National Park Service holds monthly lectures that discuss topics regarding current research at the Islands’ three National Parks. Ft. Christiansvaern parking lot open till 7 pm. (340) 773-1460 OCTOBER 8 VI-PR, Sacred Night Performance David C. Canegata Ball Park & Recreation Area Churches, pastors & choirs of various denominations kick-off the celebration of Virgin Island-Puerto Rican Friendship in praise of the Lord Almighty. Performance by Héctor Rivera, featuring Perucho. (340) 244-2627 (787) 539-7608 (Tentative @ Press Time.)

OCTOBER 10, 6-8 PM VI-PR, Virgin Islands/Puerto Rican Friendship Reception Government House The VI/PR Friendship Committee presents a culture program, featuring local & PR dance. (340) 244-2627 (787) 539-7608 (Tentative @ Press Time.) OCTOBER 10, 8 PM-UNTIL VI-PR, Virgin Islands/Puerto Rican Friendship Village David C. Canegata Ball Park & Recreation Area Dance to live Latin sounds! Live it up in honor of friendship & culture! (340) 244-2627 (787) 539-7608 (Tentative @ Press Time.) OCTOBER 11, DAY & NIGHT VI-PR, Marathon 5K, Parade, Village David C. Canegata Ball Park & Recreation Area Schools & local runners set out racing at 8 am. At 1 pm, the lively VI/PR Friendship Grand Parade rolls out of Basin Triangle, ballpark bound. Good times & festivities continue there! (340)-2442627 (787) 539-7608 (Tentative @ Press Time.) OCTOBER 11, 9 AM-2 PM Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Workshop Mount Victory Camp Eco-Lodge Enhance your knowledge of wild plants! Sample the edible ones, learn how to avoid the poisonous ones, make your own tincture & salve! $30 (includes materials). Bring your lunch. Register: 340-201-7983. www.mtvictorycamp.com

OCTOBER 9, 7 PM VI-PR, Grand Opening of Virgin Islands/ Puerto Rican Friendship Village David C. Canegata Ball Park & Recreation Area USVI & PR dignitaries cut the ribbons on the 2015 Friendship Village, commemorating the longtime social & economic cooperation between the Territory & the Commonwealth & honoring the contributions Puerto Ricans living here. Softball tournament. Local DJs + live PR bands, playing salsa and merengue. (340) 2442627 (787) 539-7608 (Tentative @ Press Time.) Oc tober / November 2015 • Page 5

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JAZZ IN THE PARK, OCTOBER 30, CHRISTIANSTED BANDSTAND OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 7 DINE VI Island Wide Calling all foodies! The USVI Dept. of Tourism presents its inaugural Restaurant Week—a ten-day extravaganza celebrating the islands culinary diversity—a fusion of local, regional and global fare with locally-sourced ingredients at participating restaurants and at a special price! For more information, visit www.dine.vi, 340-772-0357

OCTOBER 11 International Dinner & Talent Show Good Hope Country Day School Pavilion Check how gifted our GHCDS students are! Dinner theater, anyone? (340) 778-1974 www.goodhopecountrydayschool.org OCTOBER 12, 2 PM-7 PM VI-PR, Traditional Fiesta del Batey (Fun Day) David C. Canegata Ball Park & Recreation Area Entertainment wraps up VI/PR celebrations: School Quadrille dancers & bands, Bam Boula Dancers, Arts & Crafts Workshops, Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Knights. Village closes @ 10 PM. (Tentative @ Press Time.) OCTOBER 15, 5-8 PM Depth of Field Art Opening & Reception Art @ Top Hat This collection features the work of keen photographers from St. Croix, St. Thomas & St. John. Show runs through November 6th. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri, 11am-4pm or by appointment. (340) 513-3358 www.artattophat.com OCTOBER 16, 10 AM-1 PM World Food Day: Hunger Banquet University of the Virgin Islands Great Hall A family event organized by the UVI 4-H Program & supported by Rotary Mid Isle, the banquet celebrates World Food Day. (340) 692-4084 (340) 692-4060 OCTOBER 16, 5-8 PM VI-PR, Women to Women, Island to Island Exhibit, de Mujer a Mujer, de Isla a Isla Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts This project is a part of the “Mujeres Distintas Formas, Distintos Medios” series. The Club de Fotos y Artes Plásticas, Inc., (CFAP), a non-profit organization founded by the artists and curator Carmen Monica, has presented the series since 1996. Janet Cook Rutnik co-curates the St. Croix exhibit featuring International, Puerto Rican & Virgin Island artists. Show runs through Dec 18. (340)772-2622 www.cmcarts.org

DINE VI Restaurant Week, October 27 - November 7.

refreshments. Call to register. Sponsored by Reef Jam. (340) 773-1989 www.stxenvironmental.org OCTOBER 17, The 31st West Indies Lab 5-Miler West Indies Lab Take off from the old Farleigh Dickenson West Indies Lab & race to Estate Southgate, along a scenic course. (340) 643-2557 virginislandspace.org OCTOBER 18 World Food Day: Super Chef Competition UVI Campus In observance of World Food Day, teams of top chefs compete by preparing menus that use 3 specified ingredients. As the clock ticks, watch their creativity! The UVI CES 4-H Program organized this free family event & asks that you donate a can of food to the cause. (340) 692-4084 (340) 692-4060 OCTOBER 21, 6:30 PM Artist Guild of St. Croix Monthly Meeting The Palms at Pelican Cove The Artist Guild includes social time & an artist presentation @ each meeting. Public invited. Bring a friend & join! (718) 248-6027

OCTOBER 16, 6-8 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a beach chair or blanket & catch the hip sounds of local & international jazz artists. Food & drinks available for sale. Music & conviviality free!

OCTOBER 22, 6 PM “Take Back the Night” Silent Rally & March Christiansted Put on purple & join the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix in a march against violence. (340) 773-9272 www.wcstx.org

OCTOBER 17, 10 AM-12 PM Free Snorkel Clinic Rainbow Beach Calling all lovers of the sea, school kids to adults: Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. St. Croix Environmental Association provides snorkel instruction, gear, environmental education & light

OCTOBER 24 Caledonia Waterfall Hike Rainforest St. Croix Hiking Association leads you to mother nature’s hidden treasure in the rainforest: Caledonia Waterfalls! (340) 772-2073 www.stcroixhiking.org

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OCTOBER 30, 5:30-7:30 PM Jazz in the Park Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand Bring chairs, blankets, coolers & friends & catch fabulous jazz sounds by the sea. Presented by Community Music. Free! (340) 277-3914 (340) 332-4055 OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1, 8:30 AM Captain Morgan STX Open Golf Tournament Carambola Golf Course Grab your clubs & play this 3-day Individual Gross/ Net tournament on world famous links! (340) 7785638 www.golfcarambola.com OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 2 Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta The Pink Spot Join other good spirits & celebrate the Day of the Dead, Spanish style. 340-778-7465 www.thepinkspot.com OCTOBER 31, 5:30 PM-7 PM Creepy Crucian Cocktails Bat Tower, Barren Spot Bring a bat story to share & dare to enter St. Croix Environmental Association’s Bat Tower! Learn bat facts & see hundreds of Cave Bats & emerge from their tower roost to enjoy light refreshments & Crucian Cocktails. Wear sturdy shoes & long pants. Costumes optional! $15 for SEA members, $20 for other. Children free. Call for directions. (340) 773-1989 www.stxenvironmental.org

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EXPERIENCE OUR CULINARY DIVERSITY AT DINE VI, OCT 27 – NOV 7!

NOVEMBER 2015

NOVEMBER 19, 5:30-6:30 PM National Park Lecture Series Danish West India & Guinea Co. Warehouse Danish Professor, Louise Sebro, discusses ‘African/Caribbean Identities in 18th Century Danish West Indies.’ Ft. Christiansvaern parking lot open till 7 pm. (340 773-1460

NOVEMBER 6-7, 13-14, 15, 27-28 On Stage: “My Three Angels” Caribbean Community Theater CCT opens its 2015-16 season with this delightful comedy written by Samuel & Bella Spewack, based on the French play “La Cuisine des Anges” by Albert Husson. Fred Handleman directs. Showtime Friday & Saturday nights @ 8 PM, 4 PM for the Sunday matinee, Nov 15. Tickets: (340) 778-1983 (340) 718-4229 www.cct.vi NOVEMBER 7, 10 AM-3 PM Limpricht Park Vintage & Collectibles Fair King Street, Christiansted Saunter under the old shade trees of this lovely little park to find treasures & fun. Sponsored by Christiansted Community Alliance. (340) 513-2081 NOVEMBER 7 Estate Winslow Farm Hike Catherine’s Hope, East End Join the St. Croix Hiking Association on a jaunt through this 37-acre old farm with 2 ponds and great views! (340) 772-2073 www.stcroixhiking.org NOVEMBER 8, 6 AM St. Croix Coral Reef Swim Race The Buccaneer Resort Sign up for spots in all three race distances—the 5 Mile, the 2 Mile, and the 1 Mile. Hosted by The Buccaneer Resort, this is the 20th Annual! Story on Page 46. www.swimrace.com 253-241-4827 NOVEMBER 12, 4:30 -7:00 PM 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Caribbean Community Center for the Arts Works of local artists & chefs are featured along with live music in the courtyard. Suggested donation: $8 (340)772-2622 www.cmcarts.org NOVEMBER 12, 5-8 PM “Late & Great” Art Show Opening Art @ Top Hat Celebrating St. Croix’s beloved ‘Late’ artists and several living ‘Great’ artists. Many for sale. Runs through December 5. Exhibit hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. (340) 513-3358 www.artattophat.com NOVEMBER 13, 14, 15 23rd Annual St. Croix International Regatta St. Croix Yacht Club Sailors & boats from St. Croix, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and the BVIs test their racing skills in the Buck Island Channel. Smaller boats race inside w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

NOVEMBER 19, 5-8 PM St. Croix Sugar Mill Project Exhibit Blue Mutt Gallery For Art Thursday, the Artist Guild of St. Croix presents new paintings of our island’s historic sugar mills. (718) 248-6027 Christmasted Jump Up! Black Friday, November 27.

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Teague Bay. The Yacht Club invites everyone to enjoy fun, food, music & dancing after the races. (340) 773-9531 www.stcroixyc.com NOVEMBER 14 The 31st Veterans Day 5K University of the Virgin Islands This annual race of multiple distances is the Virgin Islands Cross-Country Championships for all age groups. Hosted by Virgin Islands Pace Runners. (340) 643-2557 www.virginislandspace.org NOVEMBER 14, 3-5PM Kallaloo/Gumbo Cook-Off Christiansted Boardwalk Stroll the boardwalk & sample our island’s finest kallaloos & gumbos. Or join the cook-off! (Register @ 2 pm.) Check the music, culinary aromas, beautiful boats, & the old-fashioned dunk tank. Taste away at this family-fun Mardi Croix event! (817) 908-3912 (828) 447-3986 NOVEMBER 14,15, 11:00 AM 32nd Annual Queen Louise Home for Children Golf Classic & Gala Carambola Golf Course, Gala location TBA Hit the links for a fun-filled tournament & help Lutheran Social Services raise funds for the Queen Louise Home for Children—a residential foster care program for children of the Virgin Islands. ( 4-person teams) Put on your feathers Saturday night for the gala! (340) 772-4099 www.lssvi.org/golf-tournament NOVEMBER 19, 5-8 PM Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted More than a dozen galleries & shops show the works of artists & jewelry makers. Stay for dinner in town. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors & locals! (340) 713-4569 Facebook

NOVEMBER 20, 6-8 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a beach chair or blanket & catch the hip sounds of local & international jazz artists. Food & drinks available for sale. Music & conviviality free! NOVEMBER 27, 6-10 PM Christmasted Jump Up! Downtown Christiansted A favorite, free quarterly event! This festive Jump Up kicks-off the holiday shopping season. Local bands, street vendors, Mocko Jumbies. Stores open late, bars & restaurants offer specials. Sponsored by Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association (CRRA). (340) 227-1214. Facebook. NOVEMBER 28, 6:00 PM Under the Sea Museum Gala Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Celebrate 22 years of our museum by the sea at the Under the Sea gala. Music, food, auctions, & entertainment make for a shimmering night under the stars. (340) 772-2622 www.cmcarts.org NOVEMBER 28, 7 PM Movie Night Ft. Christiansvaern The National Park Service invites you to bring a picnic to enjoy during the movie. (Kindly pack up any discards afterwards!) Bathrooms & parking available. To see what’s playing, visit: facebook. com/stcroixmoviesatthefort. Free. NOVEMBER 29, 10 AM-4 PM Starving Artists Day Estate Whim Museum St. Croix painters, jewelry makers, glass blowers, potters, photographers & fabric artists set up under big tents. Get a jump start on Christmas shopping! Great local foods & drinks, good music, lots of fun! (340) 772-0598 Oc tober / November 2015 • Page 7

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US citizens can enjoy a DutyFree 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!

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COMPANY STREET The Blue Mutt—340-643-7203

Shopping that benefits St. Croix’s animals! Where can you see original art & crafts by more than a dozen island artists, buy a book to read at the beach, get a St. Croix t-shirt to wear at home, & find a collar for your dog decorated with sea turtles? Only at The Blue Mutt! Filled with color & creativity, The Blue Mutt is a ‘must stop’ gift shop & art gallery specializing in locally-made crafts & art, select books, fun, unique gift items & pet-related products. Also offering regular art & craft classes in their large art studio & participating monthly in Christiansted’s Art Thursday art walks. A portion of all sales support animal welfare & animal rescue groups on island. Facebook / The Blue Mutt.

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 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

A portion of all sales support St. Croix animal welfare and rescue.

Local Art & Crafts, Art Classes Books - New & Recycled ● Gifts for Family, Friends & Pets ●

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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.

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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other islands, so make your important purchases on St. Croix.

The Blue Mutt offers weekly art classes in various art mediums and for all ages. Come! Sit! Play! Join the fun!

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Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook. Located at #1 Company Street since 1964, an introduction to the hand-wrought jewelry at Sonya’s begins with the pleasantly inexpensive hook bracelet which is often imitated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. All creations are crafted in sterling silver, 14 & 18 karat gold—bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants. Our loyal customers continue to vote our jewelry #1 in the Virgin Islands. Visit us at www.sonyaltd.com Toll-free: 877-766-9284.

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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. www.islandtribestcroix.com

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)

For Women of ALL Sizes Small to 4X

Island Tribe of St.Croix of St.Croix

57 Company Street Christiansted, St. Croix

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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

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 fullfigured 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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ART THURSDAYS BEGIN NOVEMBER 19, CHRISTIANSTED! JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 713-4JOY (4569)

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet – 340-719-0672

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

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.

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KING STREET

My Girlfriend’s Closet

My Girlfriend’s Closet (MGC) aims to ‘Empower Women Through Fashion’ by offering exclusive women’s apparel, footwear, and accessories and donating a percentage of sales to charities addressing women’s issues. Owned by local, Khnuma Simmonds, and situated on a historic, family-owned property off King Street, this classy boutique represents the bond that is shared between four girlfriends— “the casual bohemian” (for an island casual vibe), “the classy professional” (for the business woman on the go), “the comfy athlete” (for the fashionably fit) and “the chic trendsetter” (Miss ‘fashionista’)! Discover designer lines like Julian Chang, Eva Varro, Peace Love World and more—all one of a kind! Count on MGC to celebrate your uniqueness; enter as a stranger and leave as a girlfriend! Local Art as well! Tues – Thurs, Noon – 4 pm, Fri and Sat, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm. www.mgcstx.com

Panache Jewelers – 340-719-6624

Finally, Panache Jewelers has arrived on St. Croix! With over 20 years of fine jewelry experience, Kevin Banani established Panache Jewelers in 2009 to meet the needs of the St Croix customer—fine jewelry inspired by romance, passion, and the beauty of the Virgin Islands. Your Authorized Dealer for Bulova, Seiko, and Michael Kors watches, Pandora, Angelique de Paris bracelets, rings, & earings, Maralago Larimar, Rebecca, & Lauren G. Adams jewelry. Panache also carries a wide assortment of hook bracelets, & 14K gold, silver, & diamond fine jewelry. Distinctive Style. Distinctive Quality. Distinctively You. Come visit Your Ultimate Jewelry Destination on King Street, Christiansted. Open Monday – Saturday, 9:30- 6 pm and Sundays, 11 -3 pm during Season.

Panache Jewelers—your Authorized Dealer for Pandora on St. Croix. Create a custom jewelry piece unique to you!

MY GIRLFRIEND’S CLOSET Empowering Women Through Fashion!

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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

Nelthropp & Low – 340-773-0365

The Purple Papaya – 340-713-9412

Purple Papaya for the largest selection of ladies & men’s swinwear! Purple Papaya

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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, island-design tee dresses and much more—gifts for your friends and family here or back home. This wonderful shop delights your senses!

Dreamy designs by Crucian Gold.

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Geneve, Runabout Moonphase, automatic calibre with date and moon phase. Riva Historical Society Limited Edition of 1888 pieces. Baci Duty Free

Crucian Gold- 340-773-5241 Crucian Gold is home to a family of jewelry artisans. Discover how Crucian Gold’s original designs are inspired by the history, people, and natural environment of St. Croix. Visit our studio where we hand make jewelry in our on-site workshop. Enjoy unique silver and gold pieces crafted from recycled and eco-friendly sources. Monday-Saturday 10-5pm, www.cruciangold.com, sales@cruciangold.com

◆ Tervis Tumbler Headquarters! ◆ Greeting Cards! ◆ ‘Diane’ Ornaments! ◆ Thymes, Ltd. Soaps & Lotions! ◆ Largest Collection of Metal Art! ◆ Unique Children’s Books & Toys! ◆ Sunny Caribbee Spices! ◆ 100% Cotton Dresses & Tops! Strand Street, Christiansted

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FIND CHRISTIANSTED STORE LOCATIONS ON PAGE 56. Polaroid & Suncloud. We have the best assortment of fine Swiss & fashion watches on St. Croix. Be tempted by our wide selection of liquors, fine bourbons, scotches & rums from around the world plus cigars in our humidor. Stateside packaging service! Open Mon - Sat 10 – 6 pm. www.bacidutyfree.com

Small Wonder – 340-773-5551

New Caribbean Brass and Copper collection at Tropical Bracelet! Susan Wall

A delightful children’s store filled with a large selection of swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses, St. Croix tee shirts, sundresses & shirts in tropical prints—cool, 100% cotton & linen clothing for boys & girls in sizes from Newborn to Pre-teen. Also find sturdy wooden educational toys, doll houses, rocking horses & train sets by Plan & Brio. Special items include sterling silver feeding spoons, ceramic piggy banks, adorable stuffed animals, dolls & doll furniture, children’s tables & chairs, baby & children’s accessories, plus yearround holiday & event costumes. Layaway & Baby Shower Registry available. Our new location is just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.

Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040 On the corner of Queen Cross & Strand, we’re here to serve your island shopping needs. Elegant stones are set in precious metals by designers such as Vahan. Kattan, Lafonn & Colore; there’s a large assortment of handmade island hook bracelets in silver, gold & Black Titanium from The Hook Company; beautiful hand-painted enamel jewelry by Belle Etoile; amazing sterling silver jewelry from “butterfly wings’ to the Gem of the Caribbean—Larimar, or our local chaney. Consider our authentic treasure coins or South Sea Pearls for a one-of-a kind jewelry purchase. Sunglasses include Maui Jim, Oakley, Costa, Gucci, Juicy, Marc Jacobs,

The Pashmina Collection features hand-painted sterling silver mirroring the billowing texture of fabric in a brilliant and bold statement! Baci Duty Free

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, Creed, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, and Dolce & Gabbana. 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, and Land, sunglasses by Cartier, and Swiss Army Knives. Call Document1 1/26/07 10:18 AM Page 1 us toll-free 1-800-544-5912 or email us at vboutique@aol.com, Like us on Facebook, Keyword: Dooney & Bourke, Claremont Crossbody Bucket Bag. Violette Boutique Violette-Boutique.

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Just Steps from the Gov’t Parking Lot!

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has the largest selection of fine timepieces on St. Croix from prestigious Swiss brands. We have a very large selection of hand made island hook bracelets. Our fashion brands in silver from Lafonn & Colore are not only impressive but also are affordable.

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has the latest sunglasses styles from Gucci, Marc Jacobs, sports frames from Costa, Maui Jim and Oakley. Visit our walk in cigar humidor and speciality liquor store.

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GALLOWS BAY 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.

Take comfort outdoors with furniture from Sweet Lime Furnishings.

AROUND THE ISLAND

Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360

Undercover Books & Gifts—St. Croix’s independent bookstore! Susan Wall

At Sweet Lime Furnishings we believe two things—You should be as comfortable outdoors as you are indoors and your home furnishings should make your life easier, not harder. Our outdoor furniture collection— the largest on St. Croix—is elegant unfinished teak, manmade wicker over an aluminum frame or durable plastic lumber with a 20-year warranty. Our sofas and chairs are covered in washable or Sunbrella fabrics. Our woods are teak, mahogany and other durable hardwoods. And island life is also about fun, so you’ll also find exotic, one-of-a-kind pieces and the work of some of St. Croix’s best-known artists. We’re also happy to special order for you. Find us open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 until 4, on Facebook, and on the web at www.sweetlimefurnishings.com.

Undercover Books & Gifts Antiques, Unique Gifts and Collectibles Gallows Bay, St. Croix

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AROUND-THE-ISLAND STORE LOCATIONS, PG 54; FREDERIKSTED LOCATIONS, PG 58. Franklin’s on the Waterfront

Come West and experience St. Croix’s chic destination gift emporium! Delight your senses with St. Croix’s largest scented candle selection. Olfactory nirvana from companies such as Seda France, Trapp, Barr and Co., and Franklin’s signature scent “VOLCANO” from Aspen Bay. Franklin’s specializes in sumptuous Holiday and Home Decor. Franklin’s offers The Caribbean’s largest selection of luxury designer Kim Seybert Tabletop Decor. Cool, hip gifts and accessories from companies like Lunares and Star Home will inspire you. Franklin’s offers a large organic tea selection, and all the accouterments to complete your tea experience. We offer a phenomenal bath and body product lineup from acclaimed manufacturer Archipelago. Franklin’s offers a phenomenal jewelry and accessory collection at prices that you will love! West is Best!

Whether he’s a swimmer or a couch potato, Franklin’s has dog collars and leashes that will reflect the personality of YOUR best friend! Great Selection, and special orders are always welcome!

‘Hot Seller’ at the Museum Store at St. George Village Botanical Garden! Susan Wall

Franklin’s on the Waterfront

The Museum Store – 340-692-2874

AN UPTOWN COFFEE SHOP

FRANKLIN’S ON THE WATERFRONT IN DOWNTOWN FREDERIKSTED A CAribbeAn emporium • Phenomal Jewelry and Accessories • Super Chic Home Accents • Kim Seybert Couture Tabletop Designs • Scrumptious Seasonal Decor • Seda France Candles • Aspen Bay Candles • Archipelago Botanicals and Candles • Cool Dog & Cat Accessories • Franklin’s Logo Tee • Hand-Blended Sterling Teas • Gourmet Coffee and Tea Accessories • World-Class Wines

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! WorldIf you’re Class aCoffee and Espresso cook you’ll find one of the best collection Fresh Hand-Blended Sterling Teas Winner of cookbooks on the•island and"Best other Coffee kitchen items. There’s great stuff for kids as well, a focus on and Espresso on St. Croix" 2011 • Ghirardelliwith Frappes toys and books that are both fun and educational. MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 100% 5PM Fruit Smoothies • Organic Egg Breakfasts Remember your trip to the Botanical Garden and AND ALL CRUISE SHIPFeaturing DAYS the Island's Local Organic Produce St. Croixfreshest with a memento from The Museum Store. Mon• -Showcase Sat, 10 - 4 pm & cruise ship days. Light, HealthyOpen Wraps Organic Salads

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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, dinner or Sunday brunch 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 MahiMahi (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, Happy Hour, 4–6 pm daily. 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. Café Christine – 340-713-1500 Nestled in a quiet historic courtyard, Café Christine offers fresh salads & French-style cuisine. Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 2:30, reservations are recommended. Join us for a glass of wine, a lovely lunch & admire the local art work in the cafe. A unique setting, not to be missed; a best kept secret... until now. Company Street in Apothecary Hall. Ft. Christian Brew Pub – 340-713-9820 Enjoy casual boardwalk dining or up the stairs to a spectacular view of the Christiansted harbor at the Virgin Islands only micro-brewery and pub.

Angry Nates fresh Local Lobster, Seafood Pasta, & Pesto Crust Salmon.

Featured items include burgers, wings, and beef or chicken Crunchito! Dine from 11 am to 10 pm daily, except Wednesdays in the summer. In addition to nightly specials, on Tuesdays its “Two for Tuesday” and on Thursdays its “Thirsty Thursday” featuring our draft beers paired with one of our great appetizers. Proud winner of the 2014 Taste of St. Croix Best Appetizer award and voted the bar with the Best Live Entertainment in the Virgin Islands by the readers of the Daily News for 2011. 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 IndoColonial 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

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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 unusual 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!

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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

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40 Strand Eatery – 340-201-8633 We are a cozy, urban restaurant focusing on bringing you great food by Chef Todd Manley and Chef Brant Pell. We feature signature house-crafted cocktails, a stellar wine list & unique dining offerings, such as the Danish Smorrebrod, a traditional Danish open-face sandwich. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options as well! We’ve tried to bring something new to the dining scene on St. Croix that feels welcoming and where you can enjoy good company, food, drink & A/C! We have a passion for sustainability and use locally-sourced fresh, seasonal ingredients to support our island community. Lunch, Tues – Fri, 11:30 am - 3 pm, Dinner, Tues – Sat, 6 - 9:30 pm, Drinks at the Bar, Tues - Sat at 5 pm. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 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

Historic courtyard setting with open air seating. CLOSED SEPTEMBER 7-22

Really good food, it’s that simple! Fresh pasta, local seafood & lobster, steaks & chops. Homemade desserts & unique cocktails. “We cook with fresh and sustainably raised foods when possible and treat each meal and customer with love and respect.” Tuesday-Sunday 5:00-10:00 pm King Cross Street, Christiansted 340-773-ZION

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free WiFi, a power strip for plug-ins, & 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!

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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 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. 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 & Continental culture. We have

Zion Modern Kitchen – 340-773-ZION On King Cross Street, in the historic courtyard of Quin House formerly known as Kendrick’s, Zion Modern Kitchen is a breath of fresh air in Christiansted. Our motto is simple, quality ingredients & back-to-basic traditional preparations. Menu highlights are pastas, ricotta & mozzarella, made in house daily, fresh fish, lobster & main courses that allow you to pick your own sauce & side. Our lively bar is right in the kitchen so you can watch the chefs, interact & even pick up some cooking tips! Our award-winning cocktails highlight local juices, syrups & bitters with fruits, flowers & roots. Our wine list covers flavor, region & price with a knowledgeable & friendly staff to guide you. Private A/C dinning room for parties up to 50. Open Tues-Sun, 5 - 10 pm. www.zionmodernkitchen twitter: zionstx, facebook: zionmodernkitchen,

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Maria’s Cantina – 340-713-0222 This Mexican Restaurant & Sport Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by chef Maria Fonrouge—actually from Mexico! They will transport you there with Authentic Mexican Cuisine—something for everyone— meat lovers to vegan. Busy? No problem! Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast you can say “Andale!” Special-value Kids Menu. Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, and Maria’s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TV’s for our Sport Fans. Eat in AC or out in the new courtyard. Kitchen open Monday 11 am – 9 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm. Winner! Tied for First Place Entrée, A Taste of St. Croix 2013, with Pescado a la Veracruzana! mariascantinastx.com

Smoked and slow-roasted Pulled Pork on a Brioche. Sweet potato fries. Susan Wall Seaside Market for Heirloom tomatoes with Chobani yogurt!

Maria’s Cantina for Grilled Mahi Salad!

Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393 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 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. Your full-service Market & Deli now offers catering! Facebook

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5032 Anchor Way, Arawak Bldg. Suite 1, Christiansted (Across from Gallows Bay Hardware)

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After spending many wonderful vacations on St. Croix, the current owners of eat @ cane bay fell in love with the environment, the people and ultimately the restaurant—something about an open-air restaurant with great food, happy people and amazing cocktails seemed enough to get them to go all in! General Manager, St. Croix native, Mikey Jaffurs, was recently brought on board. Mikey grew up on the North Shore and has returned to the island for the opportunity to work at a restaurant that he has been close to his entire life. He’s worked at nearly every restaurant along the north shore of St. Croix throughout his high school years and during breaks from college until he took on a full time position at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando Florida as a Guest Services Manager. Leading the kitchen is classically-trained Head Chef, Luck Mathis, with 16 years of fine dining experience. Drawing from Mexican, Italian, and American Cuisine influences, Luck brings a unique flare to the kitchen with his creative entrees using fresh local ingredients with a Caribbean twist. He has traveled the world in the pursuit of culinary excellence and is certified as a Health Safety Proctor and Dietician. “Happy People, Great Vibes”is the motto at eat and they aim to make sure that everyone feels like they’re part of the family when they go there. Open 6-days-a-week Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday Brunch, 11 am to 4 pm, closed Tuesdays. Live music nightly, dinner food-shot specials, Daily Featured Cocktails and always a beautiful view at Cane Bay! eat @ cane bay • 340-718-0369 www.eatatcanebay.com All Social Media!

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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 48 ft. sailing yacht offers a truly intimate dining experience. We are focused on providing high quality, locally sourced, food 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

Beach Side Café ­— 340-772-1205 or 340-772-1266 Dine beach side or right on the beach over looking the Caribbean Sea! Frozen drinks and cocktails served all day long! Enjoy with lunch featuring sandwiches, salads, creative wraps and burgers and more! Catch a gorgeous sunset everyday with an eclectic dinner of fresh local seafood, steaks, rack of lamb, pork chops, pastas, and vegetarian options plus our delicious desserts! Our Small Plates menu is available at the Iguana Lounge throughout the day and evening. Open Thursday - Monday for Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 pm, Dinner 6 - 9 pm, Sunday Brunch 10 - 3 pm. Live music every Saturday night 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Wine & Beer Tastings seasonally. Great for special occasions! beachsidecafestx.com The Blue Moon — 340-772-2222 where jazz has a home, is located in historic Victoria House at 7 Strand Street. Award-winning 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,

The Pink Spot’s pan-seared Tuna with greens, spinach, goat cheese & homemade mustard vinaigrette. Susan Wall

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.

Freedom City Surf Board Shop & Beach 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.

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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 Lost Dog Pub – 340-772-3526 Off the beaten track, and located one block from the Frederiksted Pier, L.D.P. has been a St. Croix institution for over 20 years. See why we have been voted “Best” Sports Bar, Most Entertaining Bar Staff, Karaoke, and Pizza by the readers of the Daily News. Unique decorum, eclectic juke box, darts, foosball and always sports on TV. Yearly events include Jouvert All Night Pajama Party, St. Paddy’s Day week long party with our legendary parade float, Prom Fundraiser, and July 4th Pizza Eating Competition. Third Saturdays its karaoke and Thursdays its crafts. Affordable, fun menu. Our pizzas are custom and made in-house. Open 7 days until 2 am. Cool, casual vibe, awesome pizza and family friendly. Come for the Pizza. Stay for the party! Facebook/L.D.P.West

The Pink Spot — 340-778-7465 Tapas, Spirits, and Grins! The Pink Spot, in historic Frederiksted on the West End, offers a Southern California-themed menu from Spanish Tapas to Asian-infused cooking. Enjoy a kickback atmosphere with waterfront views and Pink sunsets! Step into a trendy Comedy Club and a Caribbean paradise in The Pink Spot Courtyard— an intoxicating setting for those looking to enjoy the breeze and feel like they’ve found their beat again. Checkout Friday Night LUAUs, Sunday Brunch and Caribbean Pig Roast and Monday Night Dinner and a Movie followed by Football on the Big Screen. Monday - Friday 11am – 5pm join us for lunch with signature sandwiches and soups in the courtyard. Entertainment every Friday and Monday 6 - 11 pm and Sunday Noon – 9 pm. www.thepinkspotstx.com.

Cheeseburger’s “The Bomb” Burger topped with bacon, sautéed onions, mushrooms, and blue cheese! Susan Wall

Restaurant • Market • Deli St. Croix’s East End Gorgeous Buck Island View!

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Dining on 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, pannis, salads, & pizzas. Hours will be Thursday thru Monday lunch and dinner. 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

Open 365 Days

Restaurant: Hand-cut Steaks & Fresh Local Seafood, Lori’s Famous Fried Chicken, Lasagna, Rack of Lamb, Fresh Lobster Dishes & our Homemade Stone-Baked Pizza! Market: Fresh Local Produce, Wine, Beer, Imported Cheeses. Deli: Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Gourmet Salads, Pizza, Ice Cream, Coffee Bar, Bakery & Take Out!

Dine Undercover, Poolside, or on the Beach!

SEE YOU SOON, PAULI, LORI, & JEDI

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The Buccaneer Restaurants – 340-712-2100 The Buccaneer, just minutes east of Christiansted, offers casual beachside dining at The Mermaid for lunch and seasonal dinners. Daily 11:30 – 5:30pm. The Buccaneer is proud to welcome Chef Dave Kendrick to the new Kendrick’s at The Buccaneer, now open Wednesday through Sunday. The fabulous new menu will feature Chef Dave’s signature dishes, including fresh fish piccata, maple leaf breast of duck, and more! A light-fare lounge menu will be available nightly with new favorites including fresh tuna tacos, housemade pan-seared salmon burger, and Kendrick’s classic cheeseburger. Live entertainment seasonally. Cocktails begin at 4pm, lounge menu 5-9:30pm and fine-dining 6-9:30pm. See menus at www.TheBuccaneer.com. A member of Historic Hotels of America. Awarded “Best Sunset Bar” by Brides magazine. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. www.thebuccaneer.com

Ribs, Tuesday, Trivia, Wednesday,Buy 1 Burger and get ½ price on the 2nd one, Thursday, Disco Bingo at 6:30 with cash prizes, Friday, Crab Races, Saturday, Chef ’s Choice with DJ, Sunday, Jazz Brunch. Second Sundays, live music from 3–6 pm. Open from 7 am to 9 pm daily, we specialize in private parties, weddings, receptions, and meetings oceanside!

Shoreline’s Local Catch Fish Taco with Caribbean Curry Slaw & Pineapple Habanero Marmalade. Susan Wall

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 and Brian Wilson on Sunday. Two Fridays a month, we feature one of Chicken Charlie’s amazing bands from the states. Come out and dance to your favorite 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!”

Tuesday - Sunday evenings. Enticing starters lead up to entrees like pastas, veal and fresh fish. Pizza and calzones are offered to eat in or take out. Super Thursday’s feature’s buy one entrée and get the second of equal or lessor value for FREE. The entire menu is available for takeout as well as a complete catering menu.MC/VISA. Reservations suggested. 340-773-3333. www.culturedpelican.com

Cultured Pelican Ristorante – 340-773-3333 Located in the Coakley Bay Condos, the Cultured Pelican is a great spot for sipping a daiquiri or glass of wine at sunset while enjoying a Buck Island view. Count on a tempting selection of home style Italian favorites at this open air east end haunt. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. An imaginative dinner menu with nightly specials is served from 6pm

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

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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 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

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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — EAST END Duggan’s Reef — 340-773-9800 It’s easy to see why this beachfront restaurant, an informal, open-to-the-breeze spot overlooking Buck Island, has been a local favorite for more than 30 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list with local conch chowder. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. Also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and our choice of freshly prepared desserts. Try Frank Duggan’s Sunday Brunch, 11 am – 2 pm, with Eggs Benedict, weekly specials, & $3. Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Reservations welcomed! Dinner served 7 nights a week. Closed September 8 – 23.

Pickled Greek for fresh Greek Salad topped with Feta! Susan Wall

Divi Carina Bay Resort’s brick-oven East End Pizza!

Kendrick’s at The Buccaneer Spectacular Sunsets Fine dining seating 6pm - 9:30 pm Lounge menu seating 5pm - 9:30pm Live Entertainment Wine Spectator Award Winner

The Mermaid Casual Beachfront Lunches 11:30am - Close Flat Screen TVs Beachfront Games Seasonal Dinners 340-712-2100 www.TheBuccaneer.com

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!

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The Pickled Greek – 340-713-1868 Peter Skrivanos & his family welcome you with open arms & old world recipes! Our award-winning menu was inspired by the home-cooked Greek meals that Peter’s mother & grandmother prepared for him as a child. As with many of these recipes, nothing was written. Instead they were handed down with a pinch of this & a dash of that. His chefs work with Peter to recreate them complete with favorites like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, authentic Greek gyros & mousake. Enjoy one of our famous Greek pizzas—highly recommended! Don’t forget Peter’s famous Bakalava ice cream! Located 1/4 mile East of Christiansted. Mon – Sat, 11 am - 9 pm. Call for reservations, takeout, private parties. Ask about our monthly dinner with belly dancers! “Its like Greece without the airfare!” Shoreline at Chenay Bay – 340-643-3400 Shoreline at Chenay Bay offers unique, waterfront dining at St. Croix’s picturesque & secluded Chenay Bay Beach Resort. Their delicious menu consists of regionally-inspired dishes utilizing locally grown ingredients & freshly caught seafood. Enjoy mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing salads with house made vinaigrettes & a variety of sandwiches, seafood dishes & unique entrees. Shoreline serves lunch daily from 11 am -5:30 pm & dinner from 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Shoreline also offers a full bar with specialty cocktails & the same beautiful Caribbean view, open daily from 11am - until. Don’t miss live music, parties and special events at Shoreline as well! Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming events. www.facebook.com/shorelineatchenay

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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — NORTHSHORE are prepared in a family-style atmosphere. Burton Peterson, our award-winning, local chef, prepares our dishes with love and passion. He cooks ‘land to sea’ dishes such as Savory Stewed Chicken, Salt Fish Gundy, Red Peas Soup, Catch-of-the-Day Snapper or Mahi Mahi in a Creole sauce, fresh Local Steak, and mouth watering Coconut Bread Pudding for dessert. Open Wed – Sat, 11 am – 8 pm, Lunch to Dinner. Happy Hour, Wed – Fri, 5 – 7 pm.

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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. Cast Iron Pot – 340-692-2477 Right off Northside Road, in the heart of Estate Princesse, lies the essence of local cuisine! Just like an old-fashioned cast iron pot, we strive to preserve tradition and culture while keeping a modern flare. We extend our hospitality and delectable and authentic flavors to our St. Croix community and all our visitors. Hearty, mid-to-upper-scale dishes

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eat @ cane bay – 340-718-0360 Located across the street from St. Croix’s liveliest beach, “happy people, great vibes” is our motto. eat @ Cane Bay lets you create your own burgers and fresh salads with offerings from everyday to gourmet. Homemade veggie burgers, huge sandwiches and hand cut onion rings are just a few samples from the menu. Our talented chefs create nightly specials including fresh local fish, hand cut steaks, and our famous food shots “no fork,” “no knife,” “no hangover.” Live entertainment weekly and wine specials every Friday. Sunday is Funday with an amazing brunch and the sweet sounds of local music from 3ish-sunset. This sublime venue reminds you to just relax and take it all in. Lunch and dinner 11-9pm, brunch 11-4pm. Closed Tuesday. www.eatatcanebay.com 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.

The Waves at Cane Bay’s local Mahi & Wahoo Fish Cakes with Caviar Remoulade & Summer Corn Relish. Susan Wall

Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort Restaurants – 340-778-3800 Sunday Champagne Brunch! Bring family & friends to enjoy culinary delights paired with a complimentary glass of champagne or experience our build-your-own Bloody Mary bar while relaxing to the sounds of a live band. Saman Restaurant, 10 am – 3 pm, $35.95. Friday Night Pirate’s Buffet! Kick off the weekend with a celebration by enjoying all-you-can-eat crab legs & local-inspired cuisine. Hit the dance floor to the tunes of the live band or the late night DJ & soak in the Caribbean spirit with performances by Kiki & the Flaming Gypsies & Mocko Jumbies. Saman Restaurant, 6:30pm, $44.95. Happy Hour at Flamboyant Lounge! Relax into the evening & enjoy happy hour specials on beer, rum, and wine every day from 4pm-6pm and 20% off Appetizers. Call for reservations. www.renaissdancestcroix.com

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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — NORTHSHORE

Farm Fresh Where To Find It!

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 awardwinning 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.

ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873 On Fall Break Luca Gasperi offers quality organic fruits, vegetables, herbs & more! www.artfarmllc.com 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 VI Dept of Agriculture features vendors with local vegetables, fruits, plants, & trees.

Renaissance Carambola Resort’s Broiled Lobster Tail, Grilled Mahi, Jerk Chicken Skewers, Crab Cakes & Susan Wall Almond-crusted Red Snapper!

Sajah Farm – 340-773-8065 or 277-6046 Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, & organically grown vegetables. www.sejahfarm.com Sun Croix Foods, LLC – 340-422-1398 Gary & Laurie Pokorny have local cucumbers galore for you this summer! Call for appointment! www.suncroix.com Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546 Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, Sat, 8 - 12 noon, Sat, La Reine Market Brian McCulough specializes in Bibb lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, & other vegetables. VI Locally Grown Market – 340-220-0466 Wed, 3:30 pm Lawaetz Family Museum. Buy from a collective of sustainable & organic growers or preorder at www.vi.locallygrown.net Farm locations, pages 54-56. Days & times may change seasonally; call ahead or check websites.

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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — NORTHSHORE / MID-ISLAND

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. 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

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a restaurant in Puerto Rico for many years. Now its 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.

10th year!

Restaurant - Bar

Caribbean • Latin • Seafood Open Mon & Tues, 11:30 - 6pm Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 11:30 - 9pm Sun, 10:30 - 8pm

El Flamboyant’s Stew Pot Fish with green Plantain Motongo! Susan Wall

Mid-Island, Rt. 663

340-779-3285

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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — MID-ISLAND 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’s dinner options—pork, ribs, steak, seafood! Susan Wall

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 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 &

Joe’s

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 mouth-watering BBQ chickens, slowly-cooked on wood-chip coal over an open pit! Get in line! Other menu favorites include, Roast Pork, Ribs, Steak, Local Seafood, daily specials and many other island delicacies. Come mingle with our friendly staff and local patrons in our 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! Thali Indian Grill – 340-226-3349 Hidden off Route #70, mid-island, is a new and exciting restaurant that serves the world’s most celebrated cuisine. Thali Indian Grill might be hard to find but, once found, it is an explosion of flavors! Quiet, peaceful &

Joe’s Bar & Grille for Seafood Paella!

Susan Wall

with low volume Bollywood music in the background, it is a perfect place to unwind. The meals are prepared full of spices, just like you would expect in Indian cuisine, but these are flavorful, not hot. Home made hot sauce is available. Expect nothing less that a celebration of flavor and healthy food. Open Tues.–Fri., 11 am–9:30 pm for lunch and dinner, and Sat. and Sun., 5:30–9:30 pm for dinner. Located across from Cost-U-Less. Daily specials. www.thaliindiangrill.com, Facebook.

Bar & Grille

Open for Lunch & Dinner

ITALIAN FOOD LOCAL DISHES SEAFOOD SOUTHERN FOOD SALAD BAR Great Center-Island Meeting Place! Monday - Saturday, 11am - 9 pm Sunny Isle Annex Armstrong’s Ice Cream

Air-conditioned 340-692-2020

Authentic Indian Restaurant

Serving the Community for 12 years!

Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday, 5:30 - 9:30 pm

www.thaliindiangrill.com

Mouth-Watering

340-226-3349 • Peter’s Rest across from Cost U Less

Open-Pit BBQ Chicken Roast Pork Ribs • Steak Local Seafood

“All Curry Eaters”

Newly Renovated with Full Bar

Try our “Cruzan Confusion!”

Open 7 Days a Week! Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Rt. 75 off Centerline Road

Eat In or Take Out • 340-778-5717

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Chicken • Beef • Goat • Shrimp • Fish Serving pm Serving Lunch Lunch 10-4:30 10-5:30 pm Tuesday --Saturday Wednesday Saturday

We’ve Moved! • 10Christiansted Castle Coakley 182 Richmond,

340-719-(ROTI)-7684

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Dining on St. Croix

A QUICK LOOK AT ST. CROIX RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Easy Dining Guide Restaurant Ace Roti Shop Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium Avocado Pitt Beach Side Café Blue Moon Blue Water Terrace Bon Bagay Sailing Breezez

SEE ADS & LISTINGS FOR MORE INFO! Phone (340) 719-7684 692-6283 773-9843 772-1205 772-2222 692-2583 277-7660 717-7077

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Eclectic Seaside Dining

L, D, BR

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Frederiksted

Contemporary

L, D, BR

MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Restaurant / Market / Deli

BR, L, D

MC, V

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Guest Chef ’s / Rotating Menu

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Frederiksted

Steak / Seafood / Lobster

BR, L, D

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Northshore

Café Christine Cast Iron Pot Restaurant & Bar

713-1500

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Christiansted

692-2477

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Cheeseburgers

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East End

Cultured Pelican Ristorante

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East End

Deep End Bar & Grill at Tamarind Reef Resort Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Duggan’s Reef eat @ Cane Bay East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay El Flamboyant Flamboyant Beach Bar at Carambola Ft. Christian Brew Pub Freedom City Surf Board Shop & Grill Galangal Harbormaster Restaurant Joe’s Bar & Grille Kendrick’s at the Buccaneer La Reine Chicken Shack Lost Dog Pub Maria’s Cantina Renuatum Island Fresh Café Saman Restaurant at Carambola Savant Seaside Market & Deli Shoreline at Chenay Bay Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay 40 Strand Eatery Thali Indian Grill The Mermaid at the Buccaneer The Palms at Pelican Cove The Pickled Greek The Pink Spot The Waves at Cane Bay You Are Here Zion Modern Kitchen

718-7071 773-9700 773-9800 718-0360 773-9700

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779-3285

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778-3800 713-9820 713-5159 773-0076 719-5438 692-2020 712-2100 778-5717 772-3526 713-0222 514-4849 778-3800 713-8666 719-9393 643-3400 773-9700 201-8633 226-3349 712-2100 718-8920 713-1868 778-7465 718-1815 713-0222 773-9466

Beer / Frozen Drinks / Grill

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Northshore

Cajun / Continental

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Christiansted

Casual Beachside Dining

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Frederiksted

Authentic / Modern / Thai

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Christiansted

Continental / BBQ / Seafood

L. D

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Christiansted

Italian / Local / Seafood

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Mid Island Frederiksted

Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Sat, 7 - 10 pm Cheeseburgers – Sat, 6 - 9 pm

DJ Deep End Bar & Grill – Thurs, 6:30 – 9:00 pm Divi Casino Showbar – Sat, 10 pm – 2 am Ft. Christian Brew Pub – Tues, 10 pm - 2 am La Reine Chicken Shack – Fri, 5 - 10 pm, Sat, 1pm – 12 am, Sun, 3 pm – 12 am

GUITAR & SONG Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Tues, 6 - 10 pm Deep End Bar & Grill – Mon, 6:30 – 9:30 pm eat @ cane bay – Wed, 6 – 9 pm The Pickled Greek – Wed, 6 – 9 pm The Pink Spot – Sun, 12 – 9, Mon, 5 – 10 pm, 3rd Fri, 5 – 10 pm w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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Breakfast / Pirates Buffet

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Fresh / Full-Service / Catering

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Gallows Bay

Waterfront / Regional / Seafood

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East End

Caribbean / American

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East End

Danish / Caribbean / Vegan

L, D

MC, V

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Christiansted Mid Island

Authentic Indian

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Burgers / Salads / Fish

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Continental / Seafood / Sushi

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Christiansted

Authentic Homemade Greek

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East End

Spanish / Asian / Soups

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International / Seafood

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Northshore

Local / Continental / Delicious!

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Christiansted

Pasta / Lobster / Steaks

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Restaurant Entertainment CALYPSO / REGGAE / LATIN

Pizza / Subs/ Salads

FIND YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC HERE!

40 Strand Eatery – Wed, 6 – 9 pm

eat @ cane bay – Fri, 6 – 9 pm, Every other Sun, 3 – 6 pm Ft. Christian Brew Pub – Fri, 8 pm – 10 pm, Sat, 8 pm – 10 pm & Club Moe 10 pm – 1 am Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort – Sat & Sun, 12 – 5 pm, Sun, 11 am – 2:30 pm, 7 days, 6:30 – 9 pm Shoreline at Chenay Bay – Sun, 3 – 6 pm Thali Indian Grill – Fri, 6 – 9:30 pm 40 Strand Eatery – 1st Sat, 7 – 10 pm

KARAOKE

STEEL PAN

Ft. Christian Brew Pub – Thurs, 8 - 11 pm

Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Mon, 7 - 10 pm Deep End Bar & Grill – Sat, 6:30 – 9 pm Divi Carina Bay Resort – Thurs, 8 - 10 pm Harbormaster Restaurant – Tues, 7-10:30 pm, Sun, 2 - 6 pm The Palms at Pelican Cove – Sun, 11 - 2 pm

JAZZ & BLUES Angry Nates – Wed, 6 – 9 pm Beach Side Cafe – Sat, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Blue Moon – Fri, 8 pm – 12 am, Wed, 7 – 10 pm Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Wed, Thurs, Sun, 7 - 10 pm Deep End Bar & Grill – Sun, 12 – 3 pm

Lost Dog Pub – 3rd Sat, 9 pm – 2 am

MIXED VENUE Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Fri, 7 - 10 pm Deep End Bar & Grill – 2nd Sun, 3 – 6 pm Divi Casino Showbar – Fri, 10 pm - 2 am, Sat, 10 pm - 2 am, Sun, 6 pm - 10 pm

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Attractions & Tours

TRACE YOUR ANCESTRY AT THE WHIM MUSEUM RESEARCH LIBRARY & ARCHIVE!

ATTRACTIONS

St. Croix’s National Parks — 340-773-1460

Divi Carina Bay Casino — 340-773-7529 Table games, video poker, slot machines.

Buck Island Reef National Monument Christiansted National Historic Site

Ft. Frederik Museum — 340-772-2021 Frederiksted, Tours, Art Gallery, Store. Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.

www.nps.gov/chri. Tours.

Salt River Historical Park

Government House — 340-773-1404 King Street, Christiansted. Historic 1742 landmark. Tours. Lawaetz Family Museum — 340-220-0466 History & tours of an 18th century farm. Frederiksted. Wednesdays, 12 – 3 pm Randall “Doc” James Racetrack — 340-713-7228, Live horse racing every month. St. George Village Botanical Garden — 340-692-2874, Frederiksted, Daily, 9 am – 5 pm. 1500 native & exotic species. Tours. Store. The Roseway — 340-626-7877 National Historic Landmark Schooner. Christiansted. Nov–April, Sunset Sails/Charters. Whim Museum — 340-772-0598 Frederiksted. Wed – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm Restored sugar cane plantation. Tours. Store.

www.nps.gov/buis. See Watersports.

& Ecological Preserve www.nps.gov/sari. Tours.

TRAIL RIDE TOURS Beach, Rainforest, Ruins No Experience Necessary!

Paul & Jill’s 340-772-2880 340-332-0417 Since 1976

Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve Visitor’s Center opens mid-November. Susan Wall

Born on St. Croix, Jill has been giving tours for 39 years! Help us feed over 50 rescued animals.

Estate

WHIM MUSEUM St. Croix Landmarks Society

The Museum of St. Croix’s Culture & History Explore the sugar factory, slave quarters and great house. 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.

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Bush Lady Tours — Veronica M. Gordon Frederiksted Walking Tours Ay Ay Eco Hike Tours

340-277-4834 • www.chantvi.org

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— St. Croix

PLAY TABLE GAMES, VIDEO POKER & SLOTS AT DIVI CARINA BAY CASINO!

TOURS

Island — Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours, 340-773-6700

Aerial — Bohlke International Airways 340-778-9177, www.bohlke.com

Mixed Venue — C.H.A.N.T. (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism), 340-277-4834 & Mt. Victory Camp, 340-201-7983

Christiansted — Nina York Danish & English, 340-718-7017

Wheelchair & Scooter — C.H.A.N.T., 340-277-4834

Scenic Aerial Tours & Island Hopping Red Carpet Service & Complimentary Champagne Romantic Sunset Tours Available Award Winning Service & Fleet

Horseback — Cruzan Cowgirls, 907-841-1990 & Paul & Jill’s Stable, 340-772-2880

+1 340-778-9177 contact@bohlke.com

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

SINCE 1959

Voted #1 FBO and Charter Fleet in the Caribbean by ProPilot Magazine

Email: sjtouss@gmail.com

Call: 773-6700 for Reservations!

PRIVATE CHARTER FLIGHTS TO

British & US Virgin Islands • Caribbean • Mainland USA bohlke.com • Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St Croix, USVI

Veronica Gordon, Bush Lady Tours, C.H.A.N.T.

Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours

“Come Ride With Us”

Our proceeds are used to fund 907-841-1990 the rescue of horses on St. Croix. www.cruzancowgirls.com

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Island Art

REGISTER NOW FOR STARVING ARTIST DAY, NOV 28, AT WHIM MUSEUM!

‘Late’ & ‘Great’ Tribute— Celebrating St. Croix’s Past & Present Art Legends! ”Many artists have come and gone, but some can be classified as ‘legends.’ This handful of artists have inspired thousands on and off island with beautiful thoughtprovoking work and artistic contributions. We can’t seem to forget them, says Hanne Rasmussen, owner of Art @ Top Hat, and they will no doubt live on in our hearts for years to come. To honor them, we will celebrate these St. Croix beloved ‘late’ artists and several living ‘great’ artists with a three-week show, at my gallery on Company Street, Christiansted, opening November 12 with a reception from 5 – 8 pm. The ‘Late & Great Tribute’ will celebrate the works of many late artists like Leo Carty, Dove, Charles ‘Bud’ Hawes, Maria and Fritz Henle, Jean Merwin, Lee Platt, Anselm Richards, Toby Schoyer, and Socha Svender and, in fact, two of these artists are featured on the covers of the October and November issues of St. Croix This Week—Dove in October and Bud Hawes in November. The work of living ‘great’ artists on display will include Preston Doane, John Jones, Toni Lance, Sue Snow, and Paul Youngblood, and others. Some of the exhibit pieces will be for sale and others will be for enjoyment only. With a new generation of art enthusiasts and an influx of new residents to our shores, we thought it was important to share our legendary artists in this way. Our community has produced an amazing group of talented artists over the years. We have phenomenal, regular art shows that enrich our lives, and showcase the new talent that our island has to offer. But, I think its important to stop and look back, once in a while, at the pieces produced by our late artists and pay homage to their skill, cultural significance, and artistic contribution. We are honored to bring this exhibit to the community and look forward to representing these artists with the respect and reverence that they deserve. What a way to kick off the St. Croix art scene for the season!” “Late & Great Tribute” continues through December 5.

Town and Country.

Estate Hogansborg.

Charles “Bud” Hawes

Lee Platt

Salt Pond Blues.

Maria Henle

Government House. Jean Merwin

Top Hat Building. Trish Zimbalatti

October Cover Artist—Dove (1940 – 2002) Lloyd Alphonso Braffith aka “Dove” was born in Frederiksted, St. Croix to Cecelia Harris and Hezekiah Braffith. Dove was the first Crucian artist to support himself through painting. Having never graduated from high school, but showing a strong artistic aptitude from an early age, he was able to produce over thirty years of culturally-based, visual imagery of the everyday lives of Crucians. Dove became known for his vibrant colors, perspective, and simplicity of spirit as he painted people and architectural sites from the streets. Dove was a respected artist and a St.Croix icon of cultural history. Today, his legacy lives on with the Dove Memorial Arts Scholarship, a St. Croix Foundation fund that provides opportunities to youth wishing to pursue a career in the arts. Dove’s final show, “Dove Retrospective,” produced a full-color catalog of his work still available through the St. Croix Foundation. Order by calling 340-773-9898 or emailing staff@stxfoundation.org.

November Cover Artist—Charles Hawes (1909 – 1999) Charles Hawes was an internationally recognized artist and a member of the American Water Color Society and the Society of Illustrators. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia and graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. Bud, as he was known by his friends, worked for the Chicago Tribune Advertising Department before moving to New York in 1941, firmly establishing his career as an illustrator. While in New York, he worked as an illustrator for a variety of magazines. During his first trip to the USVI in 1954, Charles Hawes painted his first two West Indian watercolors which were purchased by Laurence Rockefeller. When he visited St Croix, it was instant love and he moved here permanently in 1964. His first watercolor exhibition in 1964 began an annual tradition that spanned over the next 31 years. All of his paintings demonstrate his deep love for these islands and their people. Charles Hawes described his work as impressionistic, realistic and loose while capturing the vitality of life in the West Indies. http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/charles-hawes.html

Art @ Top Hat • 340-513-3358 • www.artattophat.com • Facebook

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Island Art

WEEKLY ART CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AT THE BLUE MUTT! Art@Top Hat – 340-513-3558 Where Art Happens—All the Time! We proudly present the best of local and internationally wellknown artists with year-round special exhibits. Our beautifully restored, 1800s townhouse and gallery, across from the US Post Office in Christiansted, is a great setting for our everchanging shows of original contemporary and traditional fine art, photography, handmade jewelry, St. Croix ceramics, prints, posters and art-cards. Antiques and collectibles from estatesales round out the unique offerings. This spot is not to be missed by home or condo owners and island builders and interior decorators! Find that special gift for yourself, your friends, your home or your office! Open Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm, or by appointment. The Gallery is available for special events. www.artattphat.com Facebook Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts – 340-772-2622 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 year-round exhibitions, classes, and shows for all ages. The Artistsin-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

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! Henle Studio – 340-718-0372 Celebrating 22 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.

Maria Henle • Fritz Henle • Tina Henle & other artists #55 Company St., Christiansted mariahenlestudio.com • 340-718-0372

FINE ART , ANTIQUES JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES

10 STRAND ST. FSTED 340.772.2622 THU-SAT 10am-5pm & CRUISE SHIP DAYS WWW.CMCARTS.ORG

The Fun Place to Shop 52 Company Street, Christiansted Across from Post Office & Market

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Island Weddings MARRY ME ON ST. CROIX!

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hat could be more romantic than beginning your life together on St. Croix? Whether you say your vows on a hilltop, beach, or boat, our reflective turquoise waters will surround you for the occasion. And, when you get married here, you’re also in an idyllic location for a honeymoon! St. Croix has the planners, hotels, caterers, flowers, hair stylists, photographers, restaurants, and transportation to make your storybook wedding happen. So, whether you’re saying “I do” for the first time or renewing your vows, St. Croix sets a stage for unforgettable memories. Download the

USVI Tourism Island Wedding Brochure at www.visitusvi.com. Download a wedding license application from the Territorial Court of the US Virgin Islands. For more info, call 800-372-USVI (8784) or contact the USVI Tourism Office on St. Croix, 340-772-0357.

Romancing the Magic – 815-517-8733

“My first love is hairstyling and creating Hair Art,” says Professional Hair Stylist Gail Riggs. ”St. Croix is a perfect escape for a Destination Wedding and I’m here to go on location, work my magic, and create that bridal hairstyle of your dreams for you and your party! It has been a privilege to work with many brides and their families, over the years, allowing me to be part of the experience of ‘Romancing the Magic!” Where Beauty Meets Art. Professional, Special Occasion Hair on Location featuring high performance, all natural Surface botanical hair products—certified organic! Consider something healthy for you and something extraordinary for your Special Day! Head out with hair that looks great, smells wonderful, and feels amazing. romancingthemagic@yahoo.com, www.romancingthemagicbygailriggs.com, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram

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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

Romancing the Magic

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‘ Where Beauty Meets Art’

Special Occasion Hair for: Brides Bridesmaids Destination Weddings

I recently met with a bride to discuss details and timelines for her upcoming wedding. I realized that the larger the bridal party the more time is needed for just about every section of the wedding timeline. Some items may only tack on a few extra minutes but they all add up and, on the wedding day, it’s all about minutes from start to finish. I could tell my client felt discouraged as she explained that many friends and cousins expected to be in her wedding. She would love to have them all, but was unsure if she could get away with having fewer. I immediately understood. This is the part of planning that no one ever really talks about. Along with all the amazing highs there are some lows that can be potentially devastating as well. Everyone becomes someone important when a close friend or family member gets married. Expectations develop and the competition of who’s known the bride and groom better ensues. If left unmanaged these expectations can cause major disruption to what should otherwise be a happy experience for the bride and groom. I have been a bride, a bridesmaid, and the expectant, yet ultimately rejected, non-bridesmaid. As a bride, my husband and I limited our bridal party to family members only. As a bridesmaid, I had a great time, but soon realized how much work comes along with the “cherished” title. As a nonbridesmaid…lets just say my expectations went unmanaged and subsequently my relationship with the bride was tarnished. My advice, manage expectations early and communicate. There are many factors like budgets, location, your personal expectations, etc. that can influence your final bridal party selections but be honest and upfront about your selection process. And, finally, remind everyone that the point of it all is to be with friends and family and celebrate two people who love each other enough to join their lives in marriage. For more info, planning tips, and resources visit www.vibridalguide.com

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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).

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Access to St. Croix from Denmark has a Brighter Future! — by Nina York n the early days of the Danish West Charter flights direct from Denmark, until Indies, getting to these little islands now operated by Bravo Tours and essentially was a major undertaking. One had to for vacationers from Europe only, has had sevbook passage on a freighter that had eral reasonably successful years, but were prito battle the elements for about sevmarily run for their own clientele. en weeks, often with stops along the The latest evolution in the Denmark flights way. After steamships appeared on is the arrival, starting Friday, November 6, 2015 the scene, the journeys were considerably of a scheduled weekly airline flight direct from shortened, but not until long after the isCopenhagen operated by Norwegian Airlines, lands were sold to the United States and the bringing 250 passengers, including Bravo Tours arrival of commercial aviation was any maclients as well as those with other Danish tour jor improvement possible, and tourism from agencies. Most of these visitors spend two Denmark did not materialize until the later weeks in the Virgin Islands, which would generyears of the 20th century. However, since ate at least 500 Danish visitors here any given this part of the world was too insignificant week., twice the number we received last seato warrant any direct travel route of large jet Danes being greeted at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. Susan Wall son with Bravo’s charter flights. planes, for many years our runways were of Another improvement is that the flight actuinsufficient length. ally stops in Puerto Rico before coming here to take passengers through Little by little, the advancement of tourism from the U.S. and Canada immigration and customs; this offers a more efficient procedure thanks to this area, helped by regional airlines with smaller planes, and the to the added personnel in Puerto Rico. Also, as some travelers combine a proximity of the San Juan, Puerto Rico hub made it possible to reach St. week’s Caribbean cruise departing from San Juan with their Virgin Islands Croix from Denmark with only one overnight stay. Many routes sprang visit, they are brought right there just before the Saturday departure, up, some with overnights in European cities, others in New York, Atlanta, which lightens the load heading on to St. Croix. Miami, but getting here that way was and still is a tiring experience. The expansion of our runway was undertaken early in this century and put us in a favorable position for receiving planes as large as Boeing 747s. The first direct charters in 2003 proved that St. Croix could receive a large flight but revealed many needs to be filled to improve a smooth arrival, such as expediting customs and immigration.

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Finally, this new airline connection makes it possible for local residents to use Norwegian Airlines flights from here for their travels to Northern Europe. At this writing it is not certain whether the flights will run all year or not. But change for the better is certainly in the air, and we owe Norwegian many thanks for their initiative. OcOc tober / November tober / November 2015 • 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

Sail on Lightheart with Captain Peter Branning, American Sailing Association 2015 Outstanding Sailing Instructor!”

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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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TRY THE FOOT-OPERATED HOBIE MIRAGE AT VIRGIN KAYAK TOURS!

Walk on the Sea with Virgin Kayak Tours! passion is Pre-Columbian history and Art. He’s like a walking encyclopedia! The Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Tours are extremely popular with Virgin Kayak Tours because the fins under the boat light up the entire bottom of the kayak. It looks like Hayley’s Comet whizzing by!

“I moved to St.Croix in 1995 from Salisbury, Maryland. I was on a post graduate backpacking vacation,” says Jill Upduyke, co-owner of Virgin Kayak Tours. “First stop was Key West, Florida., second stop was St. Croix. The first person I was introduced to was Bryan, my husband! He says he was waiting with his tail wagging! In any case, I never left! We married and raised our daughter on island. Bryan had moved to St. Croix in 1989 to invest in wrecked real estate after Hurricane Hugo. We got into the kayak business because we loved The Hobie Mirage kayak line. We opened the business in 1998, after reading an article about Hobie’s innovative kayaks that are foot operated—The Hobie Mirage Series. They are similar to a recumbent stair stepper on the deck, and have fins like a sea turtle under the boat. It’s just like going for a walk on top of the sea! What’s really great about The Hobie Mirage Series is that anyone can do it; from an 80-year- old to a 6-year-old. The strong trade winds are not a

Light up with a Bioluminescent Tour!

problem with these boats, in fact, they can leave a wake behind them! We offer daytime History Tours of Salt River Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, and Bioluminescent Nighttime Tours. The Salt River Tour is great for history buffs, as Bryan’s other

Our family has reached the end of an era, as our daughter Bryanna used to help guide the kayak tours with us, and she has just left island to attend college. Bryan and I will be ‘empty nesters,’ but we are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives. When I’m not kayaking, I am hiking up West Scenic or some lesstraveled water gut, and Bryan enjoys studying turn-of- the-century art, and collecting Art Nouveau and Deco artwork. What we enjoy about life on St. Croix is the friendliness and kindness of the people.”

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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 — 340-244-0240

Come enjoy the light-hearted time of your life on an elegant 40-foot European sloop designed for comfort and performance. Captain Peter Branning, awarded “Outstanding Sailing Instructor” by the American Sailing Association for 2015, invites you aboard for half or full-day sailing excursions. Sit back, relax or take the helm. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming on a custom outing. An idyllic sunset cruise is the perfect end to a day of exploring the island. We also offer charters around the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and a sailing program with certifications from the American Sailing Association. Along with Captains Courageous, we offer custom business events, personal growth adventures, and meditation sails. Voted “Best of the VI—St. Croix Charter Boat” for 2014-2015 in the VI Daily News Readers’ Poll. www.lightheartsailing.com

DIVING

Cane Bay Dive celebrates 25 years in 2015!

Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027

Bioluminescent Bay Tours

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 Sea Thru Kayaks VI 340-244-8696 Kayak at night in the ONLY Clear Kayaks on St. Croix!

The Pier, Wrecks, Reef, Salt River Canyon, Night Dives, The Wall, and Shore Diving.

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Dive a Wall — it drops over 13,000 feet! Dive a Reef — the largest living reef of any Caribbean island! Dive a Wreck — there are 5 within 100 yards of each other! Dive a Pier — the most phenomenal macro dive you’ll ever do! …all in one day! 1-day Intro Courses & Beach Dives get you in the water within hours of initial instruction!

Cane Bay Dive Shop – 340-718-9913

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, Lionfish hunting dives—take your fillets home with you (yum!), and “No Moon” String-of-Pearl night dives! We offer diver training from the Discover Scuba program to dive instructor and complete dive and snorkel rental gear plus air and nitrox fills. New, expanded location on the Chritiansted boardwalk at Kings Alley. We love to dive and it shows! www.divexp.com

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Watersports & Activities DIVE A WALL, DIVE A REEF, DIVE A WRECK, DIVE THE PIER!

N2theBlue Scuba Diving – 340-772-3483

learn about local vegetation, wildlife, and history. Adventurers get to see some of the most intriguing landscapes, breathtaking views, and coral reefs that St. Croix has to offer. Join us as we combine adventure, education, and culture into a relaxed and entertaining format led by experienced guides with a broad knowledge of island history and ecology. Ask about Private Events at our beautiful Salt River Palm Tree Grove. At Bush Tribe Eco Adventures we want to encourage people of all ages to get out and adventure more! www.bushtribe.com

Scuba Dive with N2theBlue — the Pier, Wrecks, Reefs, Night Dives, Salt River Canyon/Wall, Boat & Shore dives. For a personal experience with safety & service, we specialize in semi-private scuba groups of 6 or less divers. Want to try scuba diving? Our 1/2 -day introductory course for beginners gets you into the water the same day! Try guided snorkelling, photography, or PADI dive instruction up to Dive Master level. Voted #1 Dive Shop by VI Daily News readers and #1 Activity by Trip Advisor, N2theBlue is a full-service PADI scuba diving center with rental gear, air fills & Nitrox. Located 100 steps from the Frederiksted pier, we dive more sites in the calm waters of the West & have a second location servicing the Salt River Canyon/Wall. Call for reservations. www.N2theBlue.com

Sea-Thru Kayaks VI – 340-244-8696

Sweet Bottom Dive – 340-773-3483

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 full-service 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

Hike off the beaten track with Bush Tribe Eco Tours.

We offer Bioluminescent Bay Tours in the only clear kayaks on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and only one of two operators using clear kayaks for bioluminescent tours in the world. All tours begin in the evening at the bay at Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve on the Northshore. Experience the bay that the scientific community was unaware even existed until a year ago and now is being called the best of the six year-round bioluminescent bays in the world. Our see-through kayaks are the best way to view this phenomenon! $60 per person www.seathrukayaksvi.com

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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

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Voted ‘Best Kayak Tour’ on St. Croix for the past eight years by the readers of the VI Daily News! Family owned and operated for 18 years, Virgin Kayak Tours offers nighttime Bioluminescent Tours, Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve tours, and Custom Tours—half day, full day, or week long. They use the award-winning Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayaks, so your tour is effortless, even in windy conditions, and focus on St. Croix ecology, Pre-Columbian history, and the cultural landscape. “You’ll definitely see our passion shine through on every St. Croix kayak tour!” Located on Route #80 at Cane Bay beach. jill@virginkayaktours.com virginkayaktours.com

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TRY THE FASTEST GROWING WATER SPORTS—STAND UP PADDLE SURFING & KITEBOARDING! KITE / PADDLE / SURF Freedom City Surf & Grill – 340-277-0682

SUP, aka “KU Hoe He’e Nalu,” originated in Hawaii, has arrived on the West End of St. Croix! With a quick learning curve our trained crew will have you “standing strong” in no time. Daily lessons & rentals or customized SUP Safaris through the mangroves of Altoona Lagoon or the East End Marine Park. Book a SUP Party or Full Moon Paddle. Get out of the gym and get fit through our SUP Fitness program – build core strength, improve muscle mass and endurance. We also teach Kids SUP including water safety, balance, and stroke. Full Service SUP and surf retail and rental shop at Limin’ Beach across from Frederiksted ballpark. Living the Stoke!

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 halfday course while we also offer advanced lessons for the experienced riders. Look for us at our new location at Chenay Bay Beach Resort. www.kitestcroix.com

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Cool down with Hawaiin Lessons shaved ice at our beach shack SUP Safaris & store Board Sales Awesome food and specialty rum drinks Beach Chairs at our Beach Grill! & Umbrellas Surf, Skim Skateboarding Yoga & Fitness Activities Full Moon SUP Party Located on Liminʼ Beach just North of the Fʼsted Pier Board Shop • 340 227-0682 | Beach Grill • 340 713-5159 f r e e d o m c i t y s u p s t x . c o m Oc tober / November 2015 • Page 45

Watersports & Activities S.EA.’S FREE SNORKEL CLINICS OCTOBER 17! SEE EVENTS CALENDAR.

20th Annual Coral Reef Swim Race! Sunday, November 8, marks the 20th Anniversary of this fastpaced, three-race swim event hosted by The Buccaneer Resort. Choose between a One-mile, Two-mile, and Five-mile race or enter all three! This race attracts fitness swimmers competing for fun as well as world-class open water athletes. Swimmers as young as 11 years old and as senior as 75 years old are among the race contestants. Each of the three races has a different start location. The One-mile and the Two-mile race follow the shoreline of St. Croix’s East End and the Five-mile race begins at Buck Island Reef National Monument. You can sign up now for spots in all three race distances that look like this—The Five-mile is from Buck Island to The Buccaneer, the Two-mile is from

Many participants make the Coral Reef Swim an annual event due in part to the festive nature of the Finish. Live Steel Pan music and tropical beverages await the finishing swimmers of all three races along with the crowd on Mermaid Beach. Once the last swimmer is out of the water, the celebration moves up to the Terrace restaurant for a Post Race Buffet prepared by The Buccaneer’s award-winning culinary team. Check the website to register or for more info on each of the races, the rules, event schedule, event day timeline, accommodations, and Swim Camp. www.swimrace.com coralreefswim@hotmail.com • 253-241-4827

by Abby Kidder, President and Co-founder, World Ocean School Aboard Roseway

On tap for this winter, World Ocean School is again in partnership with the National Park Service to provide experiential learning opportunities for 6th grade classrooms around the maritime history of Columbus Landing and Salt River. In an on-going effort to combat the growing school drop-out rates, Roseway will continue to welcome aboard students from both public and private schools in academically driven maritime programs that not only enhance classroom learning but motivate and inspire kids to want to learn.

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Pull Point to The Buccaneer, and the One-mile is from Shoys Beach to The Buccaneer. All beautiful courses with great scenery and sea life as you swim through.

Roseway Sets Sail for St. Croix! Fall is in the air in New England where the National Historic Landmark Schooner Roseway is wrapping up her summer season with hundreds of inner-city kids setting sail to inspire and challenge themselves academically, physically, and emotionally. As students head back to school, World Ocean School prepares for her voyage south to begin on September 24. With 22 students on board for a nine-week voyage, Roseway will set sail from Gloucester, make her way down the east coast to Charleston. From there she will jump off into the big blue and head to the islands, making landfall in St. Croix in early November.

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As always, along with the education programs, Roseway will open her decks to locals and visitors for daily sunset sails, making this 90-year-old historic landmark ship open to the public. Sails depart daily (except Saturday) from Gallows Bay Port Authority Dock. On board, guests can help raise the sails, take the helm, tour below decks, or just sit back and take in the Caribbean sea, enjoying a rum punch from our galley. All proceeds from the sunset sails go to support the educational programs of the World Ocean School aboard Roseway. In fact, half the cost of the ticket is a tax-deductible donation. For more information about programs or day-sails, stop by and visit at www.worldoceanschool.org

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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.

Announcing NEW Disc Golf Courses

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

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TENNIS

We love tennis on St. Croix! Some courts are equipped for night play.

deep, white-sand beach with hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby; great swimming and snorkeling.

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.

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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. 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 is located in a Strand Street courtyard near the Pier; open week-

days & 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. 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 .35 cents, international rates are $1.20 for cards and letters. See maps for post office locations. MARINE LIFE. All native plants, animals, fish (unless harvested for food), coral and shells are protected under the Indigenous Species Act. You will not be permitted to leave the territory with any plants or marine life in your possession. HOLIDAYS. We celebrate US Federal holidays and local ones as well. The government closes for all holidays, banks close for most. Shops stay open except on major holidays. 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

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Welcoming cruise passengers, Frederiksted.

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. Car rental agencies have a variety of vehicles available from sporty jeeps to roomy air-conditioned sedans, vans, and SUVs. The average price usually includes unlimited mileage but you fill the tank upon return! Both US and other driver’s licenses are recognized. The driver and front seat passenger are required by law to use seat belts and cell phone talking or texting is not allowed. Parking in Christiansted is limited and 2-hour parking on parts of Company and Queen Cross Streets is enforced. Look for the signs. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near 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. 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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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. Susan Wall

Island Worship The history of our island is mirrored in its old church structures, many of which have recently been restored. The Moravian brethren, arriving here in the 1730s from Saxony in today’s Germany, founded their mission to bring Christianity to the enslaved part of the population. The historic Anglican (Episcopalian) churches built in Gothic style include St. John’s in Christiansted and, in Frederiksted, the beautifully restored St. Paul’s church. The large number of Irish settlers, along with Englishmen and Hispanics, have contributed to the presence of the Catholic church; Holy Cross in Christiansted is the oldest in the Virgin Islands. The Danish rule of the island from 1733 to 1917 brought the Lutheran church, which still plays a large role here. Lord God of Sabaoth in Christiansted occupies the former Dutch Reformed Church; Holy Trinity in Frederiksted was built shortly after the town was founded. The Dutch Reformed church (Presbyterian) now has a new mid-island home. These are just a few of the many (over 150) churches on St. Croix, from SeventhDay Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, and many more. Church attendance and activities are important to a large part of our population; visitors are always welcome at services, often a high point in their island experience. Many other faiths offer places of worship—a Jewish synagogue, a Hindu temple, and a Moslem mosque, to name a few. An easy-to-follow guide is actually the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 63. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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. Klima. Solrigt, med årlige temperaturer omkring højt i 20erne om dagen, omkring 20 grader om natten – lidt varmere i sommermånederne. Østlige passatvinde holder fugtigheden lav. .De fleste byger er forbi i løbet af få minutter. Beboerne samler regnvand fra tagene ned i cisterner under husene. Saltvandsdestillering bidrager til forsyningen. Vi er nøjsomme med vores vandforbrug. Tider. Vi ligger på atlantisk standardtid; om sommeren minus 6 timer fra Danmark; mellem oktober og april minus 5 timer. En time før USAs østkyst om vinteren. Påklædning. Afslappet, men badedragt eller mænd uden skjorte på gaden og i butikker er ildeset. Mænd behøver ikke jakke og slips. En bredskygget hat er en god beskyttelse mod solen for alle. En adapter til 110VDC er nødvendig til strømforbrug ved f.eks.opladning. Hjælp til Besøgende. Turistkontoret i Christiansted ligger i Guvernementshuset med indgang fra Queen Cross Street; åbent hverdage. 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. Kontaktnumre i Nødstilfælde. Politi, Brandvæsen, Ambulance ........Fastnet 911 Mobil,..........................................340-772-9111 Dyknings Alarm ............................919-684-2948 Katastrofe Tjeneste (VITEMA)..................................340-773-2244 Eftersøgning og Redning...............787-729-6775 St. Croix Hospital ..........................340-778-6311

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 49 cents og postkort 35 cents. International posttakst er $1.20 for brev og postkort. Se by- og økortene for at finde postkontorerne. Plante-og dyreliv på land og i hav. Alle lokale planter, dyr og fisk (undtagen fanget som føde), er beskyttede, inklusive koraller, skaller og andet levende fra havet. Man må ikke hjembringe nogen af disse levende organismer. Helligdage. Her fejrer man amerikanske helligdage foruden en hel del lokale. Regerings-kontorer er lukkede da, ligeledes som regel banker, mens butikker kun lukker de vigtigste helligdage. Oc tober / November 2015 • Page 49

Island Accommodations

Arawak Bay: the Inn at Salt River 340-772 1684 Buccaneer

340-712-2100

Carrington’s Inn

340-713-0508

Chenay Bay Beach Resort

340-718-2918

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

Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort 340-778-3800 Sand Castle on the Beach

340-772-1205

Sugar Beach

340-718-5345

Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina 340-718-4455 Vacation St. Croix

340-718-0361

Waves at Cane Bay

340-718-1815

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sandy beach and the view from the spacious covered wrap-around porch ! At Hotel on the Cay, step into an atmosphere of casual elegance! Located on a private cay in Christiansted Harbor, the 53-room resort is ideal for couples, families and adventure seekers and features a restaurant, terraces overlooking the town, a quaint, pristine beach, pool, and water sports. Shops, sights, eateries, and entertainment are just minutes away. Hotel St. Croix is a small, quaint, landmark hotel within the Christiansted Historic Site. Overflowing with West Indian charm, stay in the Main House with birds eye views of Government House and the Harbor or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse. Large pool and home to 40 Strand Eatery and the Rum & Wine Bar.

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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! Rattan Inn, a tranquil bed & breakfast 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. The Waves at Cane Bay, a spectacular natural setting for an intimate, seaside inn, offers spacious rooms with large, private balconies overlooking the sea! Choose from Standard Suites with mini-kitchen to Superior Rooms with full kitchen. Fine dining in their secluded, open-air restaurant and Cane Bay’s best diving sites!

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Transportation

RENTAL CARS, TAXI

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.

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

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•Christiansted by Seaplane 340.713.9289 •Cruise Ship Frederiksted Pier at CHANT Bldg 340.778.4663

■ 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.

■ Signtseeing Tours—1-4 passengers, $100.00, 5+ passengers, $20. each for 3-hour tour. Renter must be 25 or older (ages 23-24 an underage driver fee applies), have valid driver's license & major credit card. An independent Budget Systems Licensee.

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■ Questions or Complaints—Call the VI Taxicab Division at 340-773-2226, 8 am – 5 pm, M – F.

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Sweeny Tours Taxi Service...340-514-7734, 514-1594 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 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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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. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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1. Ace Roti Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3 2. Beach Side Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 3. Blue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 4. Breezes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 5. Cast Iron Pot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 6. Cheeseburger’s In Paradise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 7. Cultured Pelican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 8. Deep End Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-2 9. Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 10. Duggan’s Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 11. East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . N-2 12. eat @ cane bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 13. El Flamboyant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 14. Flamboyant Bar & Grill at Renaissance Carambola. . D-1 15. Joe’s Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 16. Kendrick’s at The Bucaneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 17. La Reine Chicken Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2 18. Saman at Renaissance Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 19. Shoreline at Chenay Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 20. Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . N-2 21. Terrace at The Bucaneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 22. Thali Indian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 23. The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 24. The Pickled Greek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-2 25. The Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

1. Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Sweet Lime Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 3. The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . D-4

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Sports 1. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Bush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 3. Cane Bay Dive Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1, N-2 4. Freedom City Sutf Board Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 5. Kitesurf / Paddlesurf St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 6. Lightheart Sailing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 7. Llewellyn’s Charter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 8. N2theBlue Scuba Diving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 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

Rental Cars

1. Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 2. Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 3. Centerline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3, F-4 4. Olympic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2

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Real Estate 1. Calabash Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 2. Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4, J-1

Farms 1. ARTfarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-4 2. La Reine Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3 3. Ridge to Reef (VISFI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 4. Sejah Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 5. Sun Croix Foods, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 6. Tropics Hydroponics Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2

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Airlines 1. Bohlke International Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

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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 Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center. . . . . . . H-2 Island Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2 Hams Bluff Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 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

Beaches

Buck Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-0 Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Colombus Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Cramer Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-1 Dorsch Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 Rainbow Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Reef Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 Sandy Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Shoy Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 St. Croix East End Marine Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 Vincent F. Mason, Sr. Coral Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

FOR YOUR SAFETY “St. Croix, the Island With a Heart” AED Locations Go to stcroixaed.home.comast.net for all current locations; updated constantly. Of interest to our visitors: Cruise Ship Pier, Carambola Golf Course, St. George Village Botanical Gardens & Whim Museum; Cost U Less & Plaza East, hotels, condos, police stations. Download Crowdsav App to your smartphone & press the “Locate AED” button for location & directions to the nearest one. Know where one is closest to where you live, work, pray, play, and shop before you need it!

PETER’S REST CONVENIENCE CENTER 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. Operating Hours — Monday – Friday, 6 am – 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 6 am – 5 pm, Holidays, 6 am – 2 pm. Oc tober / November 2015 • Page 55

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Restaurants

Angry Nates, Pg 22 Avocado Pitt, Pg 22 Café Christine, Pg 23 Ft. Christian Brew Pub, Pg 23 Galangal, Pg 22 Harbormaster Beach Club, Pg 22 Maria’s Cantina, Pg 24 Savant, Pg 23 Seaside Market & Deli, Pg 15 40 Strand Eatery, Pg 23 You Are Here, Pg 23 Zion Modern Kitchen, Pg 23

Shopping 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Baci Duty Free, Pg 16-19 Cache of the Day, Pg 8 Crucian Gold, Pg 14 Hotheads, Pg 9 ib designs, Back Cover Island Tribe, Pg 8 Joyia Inspirational Jewelry, Pg 11 My Girlfriend’s Closet, Pg 12 Nelthropp & Low, Pg 13 Panache Jewelers, Pg 12 Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio, Pg 60 Purple Papaya, Pg 13 Rare Finds, Pg 19 Royal Poinciana, Pg 14 Small Wonder (2), Pg 15 Sonya, Ltd, Inside Front Cover The Blue Mutt, Pg 8 Tropical Bracelet Factory, Pg 21

19. Undercover Books, Pg 19 20. Violette Boutique, Pg 15

Watersports 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Big Beard’s Adventure Tours, Pg 40 Cane Bay Dive, Pg 44 Caribbean Sea Adventures, Pg 41 Dive Experience, Pg 43 Jolly Roger, Pg 41 Schooner Roseway (Dec – Apr)

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Real Estate & Rentals 1. 2.

Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty, Inside Back Cover REMAX, Team St. Martin, Pg 62 Lisa Christensen-Harris, Broker, Pg 62

Local Art

1. Henle Studio, Pg 37 2. Maufe Gallery, Pg 37 3. Art @ Top Hat, Pg 37

Banks & Post Offices 1. 2. 3. 4.

Bank of St. Croix ATM First Bank ATM Post Office, Company Street Post Office, Gallows Bay

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CHRISTIANSTED WALKING TOUR

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Spas

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Haircare

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Farmers Market

1. Christian “Shan” Hendricks Farmer’s Market

Other Interests 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Anglican Church Catholic Church Lutheran Church Moravian Church Public Library Rest Rooms National Park Service (NPS Headquarters)

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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 (1755-1871); the great wealth generated by the export of cane sugar, molasses, and rum; and the influence of government building inspectors. Oc tober / November June / July 2015 2014 • Page 57

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Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center—

Hidden Treasures at the University of the Virgin Islands by Chenzira Davis Kahina, M.S., Ph.D.

VICCC complements and promotes the Caribbean Cultural Studies (CCS) undergraduate minor degree program that in UVI-CLASS for Come see and experience for yourself our student training as international stewards, rehidden treasures of the cultural epicentre of searchers, performers, developers and cultural St. Croix, our beloved Virgin Islands, and our ambassadors of our culturally-enriched Caribbetranquil paradise sister isles of the Caribbean— an. Join us and experience extraordinary VICCC nestled within the College of Liberal Arts and collections tucked away at the UVI’s Albert A. Social Sciences (CLASS) at the University of the Sheen Campus on St. Croix. VICCC collaboraVirgin Islands—The Virgin Islands Caribbean tions and developing partnerships include Cultural Center (VICCC). The VICCC is an interculturally-centered educational, celebratory, active, unique, artistic, rejuvenating and invitcommemorative, heritage restoration, historic ing edutainment space full of heritage tourism preservation, resource conservation, publicaresources inclusive of a wide-array of paintings, tions and research projects with: National Park rare photographs, films, music, books and other Art & Book Exhibit in VICCC Conference Suites. Service of St. Croix; University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piecultural treasures that will stimulate your mind, dras; Rutgers University; H. Lavitty Stout Commubody, spirit, soul and consciousness! From innity College; Turtle Dove Productions; Caribbean Landscape Conservation Cooperaception in November 2012, the VICCC creates, develops and produces events tive; St. Croix United for Community Culture and Economic Development; Sankofa and programs that “nurture, preserve, research, respect, promote and restore” VI Saturdays; Per Ankh M Smai Tawi; VI Developmental Disabilities Council; Beyond Caribbean heritage, culture, technology, natural resources and more. Visions Foundation; VI Experimental Program to “The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is Stimulate Competitive Research; Culture Heritage deeply and authentically committed to ensurand Nature Tourism; UVI Center for the Study of ing that the unique cultures and heritages of the Spirituality and Professionalism; and growing! U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean are With support of an advisory board of regionresearched, compiled, cultivated and dissemially and internationally-renowned scholars, culnated broadly…I see it being a place where stuture tradition stewards and professionals, VICCC dents, researchers, community members and produces and co-sponsors weekly, monthly, visitors can come to locate information, search quarterly and annual programs, projects and historical documents, and examine artifacts signature events including VI Caribbean Culture that capture the richness of Virgin Islands and Notes on WUVI AM1090 (Mondays & Thursdays Caribbean culture…This Center must become @1 pm EST), Gene Kenneth Emanuel Lecture the leading institution in the Virgin Islands for the promotions of serious scholarship and re- VICCC Director on Maroon Sanctuary Heritage Tour in Annaly (November), Marva Sprauve Browne Forum (April), HEAL365© with the National Park Sersearch on various aspects of local history and Bay, St. Croix. vice of St. Croix, Cultural Heritage & Economic Legacy Projects, Biannual VICarculture.”—UVI President Dr. David Hall (2012) ibbeanCultural Extravaganzas, Barbara Christian Lecture (December), Henry L. UVI is the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Land Gates, Jr. Lecture, VI Caribbean Culture Symposia (April), International Islands Grant Institution (LGI) in the Caribbean. UVI-VICCC provides an enjoyable, In Between/Eastern Caribbean Islands Culture Conferences spearheaded by family-friendly and diverse environment that offers our extraordinary collecUniversity of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras & University of the West Indies-Cave Hill, tions to our community, visitors and beyond with opportunities for creative Barbados (November), Caribbean “ICulture” Mixed Media Journal, and more! life-transforming experiences and more originating from Indigenous African, Eurasian and other civilizations.

“With the support of VICCC patrons, donors and sponsors, I remain inspired that as we increase respect for ancestral native indigenous cultural heritages within the Caribbean and Americas- our collective restoration of community justice and humanity will manifest. We invite our community and visitors from around the world to experience the artistic and scientific treasures at UVI in the VICCC as part of our Heritage Education & Arts Legacy campaign— HEAL365! May our exchanges be rewarding, educational, harmonious and restorative for the integrity, respect and love of VI Caribbean culture, heritage and legacy for generations upon generations to ‘Keep VI Caribbean Culture Alive!’” Chenzira Davis Kahina, VICCC Director. VICCC creates and institutes heritage restoration work, exquisite exhibitions, eco-heritage tourism products, education programs, research and other interdisciplinary resources. VICCC collections include contributions from: Estate of Gene Kenneth Emanuel; Estate of Robert Vaughn; Estate of Marvin Williams; Estate of Helen Auble via Island Resource Foundation; Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson; George Franklin; Dannabang Kuwabong; Arnold Highfield; Gloria I. Joseph; Denise Bennerson; Ivy Shadiah Hylton; Paul Youngblood; Virgie Broussard-Pradia; David L. Horne; Henry L. Gates, Jr.; Allen Youngblood; Wayne Petersen; Eugene Petersen; Dale Francis; Nicholas Faraclas; Roland Roebuck; and other VI Caribbean Culture stewards. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center – 340-778-6311 Did You Know? JFL provides the following in-patient care services for you and your family: General & Specialty Surgeries (Operating Department), Intensive & Progressive Care Services (critical care & continuous monitoring of patients), Medical & Surgical Services (overnight & surgical recovery), and Women & Children Health Services (Labor & Delivery, Nursery including Neonatal ICU, PostPartum, OB/GYN surgeries & Pediatrics). You don’t have to be admitted to utilize the following outpatient services: Cardiovascular Services (VI Cardiac Center), Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray), including the Women’s Health Imaging Suite, Emergency Services, including the Fast Track (urgent care walk-in facility), Gastroenterology (digestive system & its disorders), Laboratory & Blood Bank (clinical testing and blood donation), Rehabilitation Services (physical therapy), and Nephrology (5 Diamond Hemodialysis Unit for patients with end stage renal dialysis). JFL’s mission is to “drive improvement in the health care of those we serve, while exemplifyJFL provides the following in-patient care services for you and your family: ingGeneral compassion and(Operating respect. ” Visit www.jflusvi.org Ź and Specialty Surgeries Department) Ź Intensive & Progressive Care Services (critical care & continuous monitoring of patients) or email info@jflusvi.com Ź Medical & Surgical Services (overnight and surgical recovery)

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 Cardiovascular Services (Virgin Islands Cardiac Center)  Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray), including the Women’s Health Imaging Suite  Emergency Services, including the Fast Track JFL visitors can also enjoy special amenities (urgent care walk-in facility) such as The Gift Box gift shop and Tropical Treats Café, where we serve more (digestive than just  Gastroenterology system & its disorders) hospital food!  Laboratory & Blood Bank (clinical testing & blood donation) For more details please call  Rehabilitation (physical therapy) 855-247-8364 or email usServices at info@j usvi.com (5 Diamond Hemodialysis Unit  Nephrology for patients with end stage renal dialysis) www.jusvi.org

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REMAX St. Croix – 340-773-1048 Lisa Christensen-Harris – 340-773-1048 Joe and Julie of Team San Martin are the most Lisa Christensen is a third generation “Cruzan” respected and knowledgeable REALTOR® Team dating back to when St. Croix was under the on St. Croix. We are a long established, service-oriDanish Flag. Lisa’s family has served the Virgin ented business, selling St. Croix since 1984 and St Islands in the government, business and public Croix’s first buyers agents. Clients know that Team sectors. As a Sales Associate and Real Estate San Martin is truly connected with the successful Specialist with REMAX I have the privilege of outcome of each real estate transaction, has a genuworking with some of the most experienced ine concern for your best interests, and is always and knowledgeable realtors on the island. I look prepared to go the extra mile. When we find your forward to showing off “my island” to other local dream property, we will walk you through the Offer islanders or ‘statesiders’ new to St. Croix. One of to Purchase terms so that you’ll have all the facts to the things I like to share with off island clients is make a good decision and use our negotiating skills touring St. Croix from east to west introducing that have helped hundreds of buyers acquire their you to the local way of life on St. Croix. “I’ll work dream properties. We live by our motto: Teamwork with you from a $10 piece of land to million dollar makes dreams work! www.teamsnmartin.com house!” Cell, 340-227-7899. lisaharris@remax.net REMAX St. Croix – 340-773-1048 Joe and Julie of Team San Martin are the most respected and knowledgeable REALTOR® Team on St. Croix. We are a long established, service-oriented business, selling St. Croix since 1984 and St Croix’s first buyers agents. Clients know that Team San Martin is truly connected with the successful outcome of eachus realabout estate transaction, has a genuContact buying, selling ine concern for your best interests, and is always or renting the USVI BVI. prepared to go the in extra mile. Whenand we find your dream property, we will walk you through the Offer We know these islands. Let us help you to Purchase terms so that you’ll have all the facts to realize your and Caribbean dream! skills make a good decision use our negotiating that have helped hundreds of buyers acquire their 11 North Street, Christiansted dream properties. We live by our motto: Teamwork www.homebuyvi.com • 340.719.1409 makes dreams work! www.teamsnmartin.com

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10 Frequently Asked Island Living Questions by Amy Land-de Wilde

MAKE YOUR HOME MAGAZINE WORTHY

If you’re thinking about a future home in paradise, and we hope you are, this will ideally help answer some of your questions. 1 — Can I get a condo on the water for under $100,000? Although this inventory is dwindling, it is still possible to purchase a waterfront condo for under $100,000. We are still very buyer friendly. 2 — What will my carrying costs be for a condo or home? Although our condo fees may be higher than what you’re used to, the cost of insurance in the Caribbean is high but our property taxes are very low. In addition to condo fees and taxes, you will have utilities like power, water, phone, internet and cable (some condo complexes include some of these items in the condo fees). If you pay cash for your home, you have the option of self-insuring, but you will have all of the above expenses plus exterminating, lawn, pool and exterior building maintenance, depending on your home’s amenities and whether you plan on doing these things yourself or hiring them out. 3 — If I’m not planning on living here full-time, can someone care for my property in my absence? Yes, there are companies like ours who have property management services. The fee for these services will depend on the size of your property, the amount of care you’ll need and the time it will take to do what you’ve arranged with your property manager. The costs range from about $75-$200 monthly. 4 — Is it possible to rent my property out when I’m not using it? Yes, depending on the size of your property, its location, condition and amenities, such as pool and view, will dictate how successful you will be. Our company can help by giving you suggestions about what you can do to maximize your success. You will likely not be able to carry your property completely or have a positive cash flow, but you will be able to offset some of your expenses. There are often other benefits to using your property as an investment. You will need to discuss this with your tax professional. 5 — Do I have to be there for my closing? No, these days everything is done through email and mail. It is unusual these days for any of the principals to attend closing! 6 — What are my typical closing costs as a buyer? You will have the costs of financing, if you are not paying cash, your title insurance, and your closing attorney’s fee. Virtually all of our transactions are closed with attorneys. We can recommend a number of good ones. 7 — Are there inspectors I can use to look at the property and let me know if there are any issues I hadn’t noticed during my visits? Yes, we have a number of good home inspectors that we can recommend for you to choose from. They can go to the property with you or alone and will issue a detailed report. The cost of this depends on the property size.

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8 — Are there good builders and trades people I can hire if I want to do some upgrading or buy a piece of land and build my own home? Yes, we have a lot of talented and experienced people to choose from. We can help you with recommendations. 9 — What does it cost to build a home here? Generally, we quote $300.00 per square foot and considerations also hinge on the build ability of your lot and your personal taste as far as finishes. 10 — How long will it take to build? Since we build with concrete and most of our supplies come from off island, we advise it will take about a year to finish a home here.

Broker Amy Land-de Wilde owns Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty. She fell in love with the island on first sight and has lived here now for over 35 years.

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St. Croix Skywatch

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Our clear skies are perfect for star gazing!

NORTH LITTLE DIPPER North Star CASSIOPEIA DRACO ANDROMEDA

CEPHEUS Deneb

Constellation names are in upper case. Star and planet names in lower case. The sun, moon, planets and stars all rise in the east and set in the west.

In the northern hemisphere Autumn begins on September 23rd

July Moon Phases:

Aug. Moon Phases:

Sept. Moon Phases:

Oct. Moon Phases:

First Quarter...... 24 July Full Moon.......1-31 July Last Quarter.........8 July New Moon........ 15 July

First Quarter.....22 Aug. Full Moon.........29 Aug. Last Quarter....... 8 Aug. New Moon.......14 Aug.

First Quarter.... 21 Sept. Full Moon........ 27 Sept. Last Quarter.......5 Sept. New Moon...... 13 Sept.

First Quarter......20 O ct. Full Moon.......... 27 Oct. Last Quarter.........4 Oct. New Moon........ 12 Oct.

July Sunset: Aug. Sunset: Sept. Sunset: Oct. Sunset:

7:00 pm 6:47 pm 6:22 pm 5:57 pm

July Sunrise: Aug. Sunrise: Sept. Sunrise: Oct. Sunrise:

5:52 am 6:02 am 6:08 am 6:13 am

Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month. How far away is the closest star from the Earth and what is the star’s name? If you know the name you probably have a good idea of the distance. Our star the Sun is closest and it is now about 91 million miles away. Okay, it was a trick question, most people do not think of the Sun as a star. But, you thought the Sun was 93 million miles away. The Earth is closest to the Sun in July (about 91 million miles) and farthest away in January. Obviously the Earth’s distance from the Sun does not cause the seasons. In fact, when it is Summer in the northern hemisphere it is Winter in the Southern. Once the Sun set, the night sky over the Virgin Islands reveals stars, planets, and even shooting stars. Early in July, two bright planets will dominate the western sky just after sunset. The brighter of the two is Venus and the just slightly fainter one is Jupiter. They are found just to the west of the bright star Regulus, but Regulus does not appear that bright when compared to these two planets. Wait a bit for the sky to grow darker and look to the southwest for another planet – Saturn. Saturn is also bright, but seems faint when compared to Venus and Jupiter. Of course, Venus is the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. The dark clear skies of the Virgin Islands make the islands a great place to see

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By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium and frequent island visitor.

Vega LYRA HERCULES Milky Way

PEGASUS Altair

PISCES

EAST

VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE NORTH INDICATOR IS FACING NORTH

AQUILA SCORPIUS

AQUARIUS

Antares CAPRICORNUS SAGITTARIUS

SOUTH

CONSTELLATIONS: UPPER CASE • Stars: Lower Case

these “shooting stars”. Shooting stars are more correctly called meteors. About fifty miles above the Earth, walnut size pieces of dust and ice are passing through the air so quickly that they burn up and you see a flash of light, a shooting star. The flash happens so quickly that if you say to a friend “look over there”, by the time they look the flash will be gone. When the Earth passes through a cloud of dust left behind by a comet, we see a meteor shower. There are three meteor showers during these months. The Delta Aquarids occur on the night of July 28-29, but the nearly full Moon will overpower all but the brightest meteors. The night of August 12-13 will be the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. From a clear dark location you might see 60 or more meteors per hour. October 21-22 brings the Orionids, an average meteor shower with about 20 shooting stars per hour. The best time to look for these meteors is between midnight and dawn. If you are up before dawn in late October, look to the eastern sky for three planets fairly close together: Jupiter and Venus which were visible in the evening sky in early Summer are now in the pre-dawn sky and are joined by the red planet Mars. As the Moon goes around the Earth, sometimes it passes through the Earth’s shadow. On September 27th this will occur

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and there will be a total eclipse of the Moon visible from the islands. Lunar eclipses are very slow events, so you don’t have to stay outdoors and watch the whole time. The eclipse will begin at 8:10 pm when the Moon enters the lighter part of the Earth’s showdown. To the casual observer this is barely noticeable. The Moon enters the darker part of the Earth’s shadow at 9:06 and after that you will be able to see the Earth’s curved shadow on the Moon. The Moon is completely in the shadow, totality, at 10:10, the middle of the eclipse is at 10:47, totality ends at 11:23, and the eclipse ends at 1:24 am. You should be able to easily spot three bright stars which form a large triangle. Since the triangle is visible all night long during the Summer up north, it is called the Summer Triangle. Each bright star marks a different star group or constellation. Farthest West and lowest in the sky is Vega, part of Lyra the Harp. To the South is Altair, in Aquila the Eagle. The third bright star is Deneb, marking the tail of Cygnus, the Swan. Perhaps you can see other stars which form the Swan’s body, neck and head and its wings which spread wide. Cygnus is flying South along the Milky Way. The Milky Way looks like a hazy band of light arcing across the sky. It is the light from billions and billions of stars so far away, that all we see is their light combined into this haze.

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