Monthly Archives: March 2017
Why It’s Easier to Stay Fit on St. Croix
When you people-watch on St. Croix, you’ll notice that a majority of residents on-island are pretty fit. When you relocate here from the U.S. mainland, it’s inspiring to be in a place where so many people strive for good health. Here’s why island life makes is easier to get and stay fit… Baby It’s Hot Outside... Read More
What Springtime Means When You Live in Paradise
It’s Spring! The vernal equinox. While most statesiders are excited for warm sunny days to come, those living in the tropics are not quite as thrilled to see the end of “winter.” Spring on St. Croix and the surrounding islands usually means the end of the season. The time of year when tourism starts to wane... Read More
St. Croix: An Active Island Community
People move to the Caribbean for all sorts of reasons. Some people come to the U.S. Virgin Islands for work (or not to work at all), some want to enjoy the natural scenery or are drawn to the tropical climate. Regardless of what brings people to the Caribbean, most end up spending a large amount of... Read More
Holi Festival of Colors Celebrated on St. Croix
Recently a diverse group of families celebrated the annual Holi Festival on St. Croix at Cramer’s Park. This year it was held on Sunday, March 12 in the late morning. The international holiday officially began that evening and lasted until the following night (Monday, March 13). Worldwide and especially on-island, the celebration is open to... Read More
‘Field of Dreams’ Actors Teach Baseball Clinic on St. Croix
Earlier this month, St. Croix kids got a thrill when 10 Ghost Players based on the team in the movie Field of Dreams offered a free baseball clinic locally (two of the players acted in the original movie). The youth baseball clinic took place on March 1 at D.C. Canegata Ballpark, just east of Christiansted. More than 60 boys and... Read More
St. Croix St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held Saturday
Former islanders and visitors are flocking to St. Croix as the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade approaches. The parade will take place in Christiansted this Saturday, March 18 starting at 11 a.m. and will bring a ‘sea of green’ to town. The 2017 Grand Marshall is Senator Samuel Sanes. The holiday is taken seriously on-island... Read More
The Anatomy of a Perfect Beach Day
There is perhaps nothing more relaxing than laying back in a beach chair as a cool sea breeze blows off the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Staring off at the horizon brings with it, a tranquility capable of curing any stress this world brings upon us. But just like the choice of our favorite go-to... Read More
Realities of Island Hopping
When I first moved to the Caribbean, one of the things I wrongly assumed is that island hopping would be quick and inexpensive. The reality I’ve learned is that from St. Croix, it is challenging to get to other islands same-day on commercial flights (aside from St. Thomas and Puerto Rico/Vieques). Our “gateway” airports are... Read More