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The U.S. Virgin Islands Rank #1 for 2012 Travel
Newsday’s Travel section had a quick write up about the top 10 U.S. travel spots for 2012. The U.S. Virgin Islands made the top spot! It’s not hard to imagine with our pristine beaches, amazing sunsets, tropical weather, some of the top dive sites in the world and fascinating cultures…just to name a few. And... Read More
Lonely Planet Confirms: U.S. Virgin Islands are #1
Lonely Planet supplies some of the most trusted and informative travel guides and travel information, and they voted the U.S. Virgin Islands as the #1 spot for travel in 2012! Top 10 US travel destinations for 2012 With the USVI being part of U.S. territory, it makes it very... Read More
Governor Signs To Help The Disabled
Governor de Jongh recently signed legislation that will be a huge benefit for St Croix’s own disabled and/or elderly. Bill No. 29-0042 created the Visitable Housing Design and Incentive Program. A property owner may apply to participate in the program and after completion and evaluation of their property will receive a Certificate of Visitability. This... Read More
Santa’s Caribbean Bakeshop for Crucian Critters!
Lights, carols and holiday cheer filled the streets of St. Croix last night! Not only was it Art Walk Thursday but the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center’s Caribbean Bakeshop Dessert Party. From 6pm to 8pm the event took place at Namaste Café in downtown Christiansted. There were homemade holiday cookies for sales as well as... Read More
St. Croix Christmas Lighted Boat Parade 2011
Is sitting by a fireplace wrapped in a blanket with hot cocoa your norm for the Holidays? Change it up with some Caribbean spice on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now, we do still love our holiday music, lights, carols and Christmas trees, but we enjoy a beautiful palm tree in place of... Read More
JetBlue, Our New Friend in the V.I.
Yay…we will soon have JetBlue flying to and from the USVI! The airline recently announced that starting December 12, 2011, they will begin daily service to and from both St. Thomas and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. This is in addition to their increased presence in other Caribbean locations, including St. Martin and... Read More
Grand Opening of St. Croix Home Depot!
It was an exciting night last Wednesday (9/14/11) with the Grand Opening of Home Depot on St. Croix! The event was jam packed and the parking lot full to the brim with over 1,000 Crucians in attendance. The Governor of the Virgin Islands, the Lieutenant Governor and a few others welcomed the residents at the... Read More
Buck Island Webcam
View a live webcam of Buck Island, St. Croix USVI… Webcam video: 360° Underwater National Park | National Geographic Remember to subscribe to our feed for up-to-date info on what to do and where to go when you visit St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Read More
Sportfishing St.Croix
Fishing on St. Croix is a popular sport. We have several good marinas, tournaments and some avid fishermen. If you like to fish, St. Croix is the place for you! With our b-e-a-utiful blue fish filled waters you’ll find yourself swept away with fishing fun. Whopper 560 lbs. Swordfish Caught off St Croix… Read PDF... Read More
Magazine Coming Soon!
We’re excited to have our annual Farchette & Hanley Homes magazine at the printer! In just a few weeks it will be distributed around the island and around the globe. Inside readers can discover new properties for sale, island information, and so much more. Remember to subscribe to our feed for up-to-date info on what... Read More