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Tel: (340) 772-1000 Fax: (340) 772-0333 Welcome to our beautiful Virgin Islands of the United States. Our islands are unique in what they each offer and our communities are filled with people who are proud of our storied history. While visiting, I encourage you to immerse yourself in our culture and to explore the unique offerings of all four Islands that make up our paradise.

St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits to the south of our small island chain and is renowned for its pastoral landscapes, Danish architecture and historical landmarks. With its offshore wrecks and unbelievably beautiful underwater reefs, St. Croix is also a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. Be sure to visit the historic towns of Frederiksted and Christiansted and indulge in St. Croix’s renowned art and delicious culinary scenes.

St. John is one of the smaller U.S. Virgin Islands and conservation center of the territory. It is best known for its pristine beaches and the attractions within the Virgin Islands National Park, which occupies more than half the island. The lands in the Virgin Islands National Park shelter migrant birds and the mangroves support corals and anemones. As with all the Virgin islands, you will find that St. John provides a rich mix of our culture and history.

St. Thomas is our business and shopping center and the seat of government. Charlotte Amalie is the capital town of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is one of the busiest ports of call for cruise ships in the Caribbean.

St. Thomas is among the most popular destinations in the Caribbean for sailing and yachting enthusiasts.

Water Island is the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands and rests just off the coast of St. Thomas. It is mostly residential but offers fun attractions like Honeymoon Beach and quaint accommodations. The island can be reached by ferry from the Crown Bay Marina or by other vessels.

As the Lieutenant Governor and Governor, both Treganza Roach and I wish you a warm, fun-filled stay and please accept our invitation to return often to our paradise.

Albert Bryan, Jr. Governor

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IN EVERY ISSUE Ogese and Elisa McKay. Celebrating a 95th birthday!

FEATURES

Dear Visitor, Welcome to St. Croix, a land of spectacular beauty, rich cultural diversity and intriguing history. The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, with 84 square miles of rolling hillsides, pristine beaches and a tropical rainforest, St. Croix offers endless opportunities to pursue your heart’s desire and create a unique vacation experience.

Adventurers and nature lovers can spend time hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, sailing or golfing at one of our championship golf courses.

Scuba diving enthusiasts can experience five different dives in one day.

For a more relaxed approach, swim in the crystalline waters of Buck Island, the only naturally occurring underwater National Monument in the U.S. History buffs can experience St. Croix’s vibrant history through its architecture, historic landmarks, food, music and traditions. Explore the Christiansted National Historic Site, Forts Christiansvaern and Frederik or tour the Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts. Early risers can catch a picturesque sunrise at Point Udall, the easternmost point in the United States.

Christiansted and Frederiksted, our main seaside towns, are a shopper’s nirvana with charming boutiques offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and apparel to colorful local art. Visitors enjoy a generous $1,600 duty-free shopping allowance.

Our chic hotels, resorts and cozy bed-and-breakfast inns will pamper you with warm hospitality, while our world-class restaurants tempt your taste buds with local and international menus. St. Croix’s wide array of the entertainment choices, including fairs, festivals, live concerts and gaming venues ensure that the fun never ends.

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4 EVENTS CALENDAR 7 ATTRACTIONS & TOURS 10 SHOP DUTY FREE 22 EASY SHOPPING GUIDE 24 FOOD & DRINK 34 EASY DINING GUIDE 36 LOCAL ART 39 OUR DANISH CONNECTION 40 WATERSPORTS 46 BEACHES 47 GOLF & TENNIS 48 GOOD TO KNOW 50 STAYING HERE 51 EASY HOTEL GUIDE 52 GETTING AROUND

Rental Cars/Taxis/Ferry 54 ROAD MAPS 60 TO YOUR HEALTH 62 BUYING HERE 64 SKYWATCH

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OCTOBER PETERSEN FAMILY 1925 marriage photo of George Leslie Edwards and Viola Lilly Petersen.

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On behalf of the Department of Tourism, I hope you have an amazing vacation experience in St. Croix. Thank you for choosing the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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MANAGING EDITOR - MEDIA CONSULTANT Susan S. Wall 340-773-0715 / 340-277-9642 stcroixthisweek@gmail.com e-edition – stcroixthisweek.com Oc tober / November 21 • 3

Events Calendar OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021

WEDNESDAYS, 10AM-12:30PM Friends in the Courtyard Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts www.cmarts.com, 340-772-2622

Cruise Arrivals* Frederiksted Pier

WED, THURS, FRI, 10AM-4PM Barbara’s Art Studio & Gallery Company Street, Christiansted Open Studio with Sue, meet Barbara Gelardi by appointment. 340-514-9038

Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility Virgin Islands Port Authority—

OCTOBER 2021 No Cruise Ship Calls NOVEMBER Tues, Nov 9 Wed, Nov 10 Fri, Nov 19 Tues, Nov 23

8AM-6PM 8AM-6PM 8AM-5PM 8AM-6PM

WED-SATURDAY, 12-2PM & 3-5PM Jewelry Making Classes, Bead On a Wire Wednesday classes free for Seniors.

340-718-2323 Beadonawirestx.com

Explorer/Seas Equinox Millennium Explorer/Seas

*This schedule was at press time.

Check www.viport.com to confirm the most current schedule.

OCTOBER 15 is the deadline for event considerations for the DEC/JAN 2022 issue. Email event info, in the format you see here, to Liz Covert at lizcovert@yahoo.com NOTE: Event info was at press time and subject to change.

Call, text, check FB or websites prior to heading out!

ONGOING MONDAY & SATURDAY, 9AM-1PM Self-Guided Tours for the Public The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands Adults, $8, seniors/residents, $6, kids under 12, $1. Cash only. www.sgvbg.org 340-692-2874 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 6PM-8PM The Deep End Bar & Grill Live music www.newdeepend.com. 340-718-7071 MONDAY-SUNDAY Dine In and Takeout The Mill Boardwalk Bar Brick Oven Pizza Menu on FB. 340-643-6455

THURS, FRI, SAT. Yoga!

WEDNESDAYS, 7-10PM Open Mic Night—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB

SECOND TUESDAYS, 5-8PM Clasps & Connectors Workshop Bead on a Wire, Richmond Sign-up to make them simple or dramatic.

340-718-2323, Beadonawirestx.com

THURSDAYS, 10-11AM Garden Zen Yoga with Shera Bring masks, mats, water. $10.

The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org FB

THIRD TUESDAYS, 5-8PM Bead Embroidery Workshop Bead on a Wire, Richmond Sign-up to sew beads to many surfaces.

340-718-2323 Beadonawirestx.com

THURSDAYS, 3-5PM Student Clinic at Bead on a Wire Free for extra help if you have taken a class.

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TUESDAYS, 6-8PM Tuesday Trivia Sion Farm Distillery, Home of Mutiny Island Vodka; Reserve your team 340-690-9322 Mutinyislandvodka.com/sionfarmdistillery.com TUESDAYS, 6:30PM Beachside BBQ—The Palms at Pelican Cove Open Daily – Call for Take Out 340-718-8920 TUESDAYS, 7PM until Best Karaoke—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB

THURSDAYS, 3-5PM Open Beading at Bead on a Wire Free get-together to share your craft.

340-718-2323, Beadonawirestx.com THURSDAYS, 6PM-Close Seafood Boil Night—BREW STX Live music by NO PROBLEMO 340-713-9820 THURSDAYS, 6:30PM Team Trivia—The Palms at Pelican Cove Open Daily – Call for Take Out 340-718-8920 THURSDAYS, 7-10PM Nauti Bar & Grille—Solo artist or DJ Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB

MONDAY-SUNDAY Dine In, Curbside Pick-up, Takeout Rum and Wine Bar Restaurant Japanese Teppanyaki Steakhouse Menu on FB. 340-643-4729

FRIDAYS, 9-10:15AM Everybody Yoga with Deni Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts everybodyyogadeni@gmail.com

TUESDAYS, 11AM-2PM Beading Group at Bead on a Wire Sign-up to create beaded treasures.

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THIRD FRIDAYS, 5-7PM Teen Night at Bead on a Wire Sign-up! Fee includes project materials.

340-718-2323, Beadonawirestx.com

FIRST TUESDAYS, 5-8PM All Things Earrings Workshop Bead on a Wire, Richmond Sign-up to make all parts of the earring.

340-718-2323, Beadonawirestx.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 8PM until Live Bands—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine FB, 340-718-0544

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TUES, WED, THURS, FRI. Bead on a Wire! .

Events Calendar SAVE THE DATE!

SUNDAYS, 5:30-9:30PM Italian Night—The Palms at Pelican Cove Open Daily – Call for Take Out 340-718-8920 LAST SUNDAYS, 6-7PM Eddie Russell Quelbe Jazz Band Livestreaming, FB/Jazz in the Park STX Eddie’s back at the Christiansted Bandstand the last Friday of each month, when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted & Wharf reno is done!

OCTOBER 2021

VI-PR HERITAGE MONTH

OCT 1-NOV 30. Dualidad Antillana: Cuba & Puerto Rico, Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts.

FIRST SATURDAY, 9AM-NOON Nursery Plant Sale The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org, FB SATURDAYS, 1PM Virtual Open House Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty CBVirtualOpenHouse.com.

SATURDAYS, 7-9:30PM Rum and Wine Bar Restaurant Dine In or grab a drink in the luscious courtyard; Live music. Menu on FB. 340-643-4729 SATURDAYS, 8:15PM Fire Show by Phoenix Fire Collective The Palms @ Pelican Cove Open Daily – Call for Take Out, 340-718-8920 LAST SATURDAY, 9:30-10:30AM Mommy & Me Sunshine Yoga with Shera Masks, mats, & water! $15. 1 child w/adult, $10. ea additional child. Botanical Garden.

340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org, FB SUNDAYS, 5PM Blues Society Band—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB

1-31 TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 11AM-5PM Dualidad Antillana: Cuba & Puerto Rico Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Exciting Latin Heritage Exhibit curated by Wilfred Labioso, through November 30. In-person & virtual, www.cmcarts.com. 340-772-2622 9 SATURDAY, 7-9PM Stargaze Under the New Moon East End Marine Park, Great Pond Bring a blanket, flashlight and wear l/sleeves.

Sponsored by Friends of the East End Marine Park.

Register at Kelcie.Troutman@dpnr.gov 340-718-3367 9-10 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 6AM-3PM Golden Hook Guy/Gal Reel Challenge Green Cay Marina Battle of the sexes on the high seas; Gals fish Saturday, Guys Sunday, www.fishstx.com

OCT 29-NOV 30. Happy 125th Year McK, Cane Roots Art Gallery.

30 SATURDAY, 5:30-7:30PM Trunk-O-Treat St. Croix East End Marine Park, Great Pond Join us for a Halloween Trunk-o-Treat and Walkthrough of the Visitors Center; small prizes for best trunk set up and costume! Register. kelcie.troutman@dpnr.gov, 340-718-3367.

Art Thursday 2021 - 2022

10 SUNDAY Hike Annaly Bay from Scenic Road St. Croix Hiking Association Details posted on website one week prior. www.stcroixhiking.org. 340- 772-2073 21 THURSDAY, 5:30PM Take Back the Night Women’s Coalition of St Croix Join us for the 40th annual gathering in support of survivors and to protest against domestic violence. www.wcstx.org. 340-773-9272 23 SATURDAY, 10AM-1PM Symbolic Self-Portraits with Monica Marin Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Learn how to draw a real or abstract likeness of your face. Book online. www.cmcarts.com 340-772-2622.

29 FRIDAY, 5-8PM Happy 125th Year McK Exhibit Opening Cane Roots Art Gallery, Company Street Ogese T. McKay, a WWI & II naval musician and professional tubist throughout his life, played music into his late 90s and added visual art at the age of 90. His acrylic paintings were exhibited and sold on island. A large body of his work from his estate will be on display with pieces borrowed from his patrons in celebration of the 125th year of his birth, 1896-1995. Thru Nov 30. 340-718-4929. www.canerootsartgallery.com

Christiansted Art Walks Art Studios, Galleries, Jewelry & More Every 3rd Thursday in Season

All Day! 10am-8pm l Nov 18, 2021 l Dec 16, 2021 l Jan 20, 2022 l Feb 17, 2022 l Mar 17, 2022 l Apr 21, 2022 l May 19, 2022

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Events Calendar TAKE TIME FOR THESE! 6 SATURDAY, 6:30AM-3PM Annual Wahoo Tournament & Series Finale Green Cay Marina, Christiansted www.fishstx.com 6 SATURDAY Hike St. George Gut St. Croix Hiking Association Details posted on website one week prior. www.stcroixhiking.org. 340- 772-2073 7 SUNDAY, 6AM-2PM 25th Annual Coral Reef Swim Buck Island to Buccaneer Hotel See story on Page 47. www.teamunify.com NOV 7. 25th Annual Coral Reef Swim.

30 SATURDAY, 8PM Collin’s 50th Birthday Celebration Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB

12 FRIDAY, 1-3PM Coral Nursery Snorkel Cramer’s Park, East End Learn about coral reef restoration and see organisms that live there. Must be a strong swimmer and wear a live vest. Ages 14 & Up. Free. Register at Kelcie.

Troutman@dpnr.gov, Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park, 340-718-3367.

31 SUNDAY, 5-8PM Halloween Party w/Blues Society Band Nauti Bar & Grille Prize for Best Costume.

Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine FB, 340-718-0544

13 SATURDAY. 3-4:30PM Artist Guild of St Croix Annual Show Meeting Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Information on the annual show (December 21January 29, 2022) will be provided. Cathy Booth, 410-299-6933

NOVEMBER 1 MONDAY D. Hamilton Jackson/Bull & Bread Day Since 1927, honors the life and legacy of St. Croix labor leader, community activist, journalist, and newspaper publisher, David Hamilton Jackson. His statue faces the harbor next to the Customs House in Christiansted.

1-30 TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 11AM-5PM Dualidad Antillana: Cuba & Puerto Rico Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Latin Heritage Exhibit continues. Curated by Wilfred Labioso, through November 30.

In-person & virtual, www.cmcarts.com 340-772-2622

13, 14 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9AM-4:30PM Orchid Palette Exhibit Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Orchid Awareness & Education Group transforms the Courtyard! Orchid judging by the American Orchid Society, orchid care demos & workshops, orchid plants, $5. 340-514-5349, Orchidawarenessvi@gmail.com 17,18 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 4-5PM Mythologies & Movement w/Meryl Murman Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Art @ Home virtual 2-part dance workshop, ages 1318, teaches about past cultures and how they teach us about present society and our body. Book online. www.cmcarts.com, 340-772-2622.

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18 THURSDAY, 10AM-8PM “Art Thursday” Art Walk Downtown Christiansted Now all day! Visit dozens of artist galleries, and jewelry-makers studios and shops. Stores open late and restaurants, a lunch or dinner haven for foodies!

A favorite event of locals and visitors! www.artthursdaystcroix.com FB 20 SATURDAY, 10AM-2PM BEE BUZZAAR Department of Agriculture Grounds Talk to beekeepers, learn how to care for honeybees, sample and buy honey & honey products from vendors. Free Bee-friendly plants! Ag station, East Building. usvideptofagriculture.com, FB 25 THURSDAY, 3-7PM Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet Nauti Bar & Grille Reservations suggested, $25 Adults, $15 kids; Football all day. Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine. 340-718-0544, FB 27 SATURDAY Hike Maroon Ridge Loop to Sugar Hill St. Croix Hiking Association Details posted on website one week prior. www.stcroixhiking.org. 340- 772-2073 28 SUNDAY, 7AM Beauty & the Beast Triathlon Cramer’s Park, East End The race is on but, due to construction at the Christiansted Wharf this year, there will be a change in venue and the Half-Ironman distance will not be offered. Participate in the Olympic Distance, Olympic Relay, Sprint, Sprint Relay or Spirit Aquathon. Race Director, 340-513-2707, www.stxtriathlon.com

1-30 TUESDAY-SATURDAY, NOON-4PM Happy 125th Year McK Exhibit Cane Roots Art Gallery, Company Street Ogese T. McKay, a WWI & II naval musician and professional tubist throughout his life, played music into his late 90s and added visual art at the age of 90. His acrylic paintings were exhibited and sold on island. A large body of his work from his estate will be on display with pieces borrowed from his patrons in celebration of the 125th year of his birth, 18961995. www.canerootsartsgallery.com. 340-718-4929 2 TUESDAY, 8PM El Dia de Los Muertos Celebration Karaoke Night—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street, behind Bryan’s Marine FB, 340-718-0544

NOV 28. Beauty & the Beast Triathlon.

30 TUESDAY, TBA Donor Appreciation Event Women’s Coalition of St Croix 45 Fisher Street, Christiansted 340-773-9272, wcstx.org

NOV 20. Bee Buzzaar.

Attractions & Tours SOAK UP SOME CULTURE!

ATTRACTIONS PLEASE CALL AHEAD.

MANY OF THESE LISTINGS HAVE SHIFTED DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION WITH THE PANDEMIC. Arthur Abel Complex — 340-772-1000 Built in 1799 and once a Danish School, now the Office of the Governor in Frederiksted. Redesigned by architect William Taylor, it was dedicated to Arthur Abel, a St. Croix joiner and builder, in Sept. 2009. Prince Street, Frederiksted.

Caravelle Hotel Casino — 340-773-0687 Christiansted’s only downtown casino. Newest Slot Machines, Video Poker, Spin Wheel Games, Cash Raffles. In-town Transportation. Wed & Thurs, 4pmMidnight, Fri-Sun, 2pm-Midnight. Closed Mon & Tues.

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts — 340-772-2622 Exhibiting the arts of St. Croix and the Caribbean community. 18th Century Danish townhouse; Artist-in-Residence program. Gift Shop. Annual Calendar. Tues-Sat, 9am-4 pm.

Divi Carina Bay Casino —340-773-7529 Located at the Divi Carina Bay Resort. Adult gaming and late-night fun. Table games for seasoned players and newcomers. Restaurant and bar for late night food and beverage options. Open 7 days, 10am-midnight.

Estate Whim Museum, Library & Archives— 340-772-0598 Sugar Factory, Mill, Slave Quarters, and Great House currently closed to the public. Check Facebook page for updates.

Ft. Frederik Museum —340-772-2021 Built in the 1750s, this Historic Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five permanent collections on display. Open Mon-Fri, 9am4pm, $5. See Frederiksted Walking Tour, Pg 58.

Pt. Udall Millennium Monument.

Ted Davis

Market, 3:30-6pm. Group tours on request. FB, Little LaGrange Farm & Lawaetz Museum.

Lord God of Sabaoth Church — 340-773-1320 Originally a Dutch Reformed Church built in the 1740s, was sold to the Lutherans in 1831. Rehab under the direction of General Peter von Scholten.

King Street, Christiansted.

Pt. Udall Millennium Monument Easternmost point in the US. A giant sundial marks the azimuth of the first sunrise of 2000.

Schooner Roseway – 340-626-7877 National Historic Landmark. Gallows Bay, Christiansted. Nov – May. Local Office.

Sunset Sails, 4-6pm. Events. Reserve at www.worldoceanschool.org

Government House —340-773-1404 Built for a Danish merchant in 1749, it now houses offices and a Governor’s apartment. Courtyard gardens and sweeping staircase to a 2nd-story ballroom. King Street, Christiansted.Historic Landmark.

Hams Bluff Lighthouse First lit in 1915 under the Danish Government.

North of Frederiksted; historic landmark.

Lawaetz Family Museum — 340-473-1557 Mahogany Road, Frederiksted. 18th Century Danish farm homestead, on the National Historic Registry, managed by active USDA certified organic farm in conjunction with Ridge2Reef Farms. Museum tours, Wed & Sat, 11am-3pm, Sat only, Farmers’

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DISCOVER LOCAL LIFE ON ONE OF OUR TOURS! 3. Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve Founded in 1992 in cooperation with the VI Government, the Park documents the human and natural Caribbean world of early indigenous settlements here 4000 years ago through the 1500s. Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493. Nature preserve. Closed for major renovations after double hurricanes in 2017 & the pandemic. New Visitor’s Center planned.

TOURS St. Croix’s National Parks —340-773-1460 1. Buck Island Reef National Monument Proclaimed a National Monument by President Kennedy in 1961. Spectacular beach, hiking/snorkeling trails. 7 miles from Christiansted. Accessible by NPS Authorized Concessioners; find them in Watersports, Pg 40-42. www.nps.gov/buis

Aerial—Scenic, Island Hopping Cape Air, 100 flights a day. 800-CAPE-AIR. See ad Pg 8 for Caribbean destinations.

2. Christiansted National Historic Site Established in 1952, includes Ft. Christiansvaern, Old Customs House, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse & Slave Market, and Old Scale House. The Steeple Building is closed for renovations. Fort open 8:30am- 4:30pm, Mon-Fri, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. See Officers’ Day Room, Arsenal, Dungeon, and Cannons for harbor & land defense. Site parking; public restrooms on Church Street.

The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands, 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org Established in 1972. 16 acres, 1500 native & exotic species. Restored buildings & ruins of a 19th century Danish sugar cane plantation.

Self-guided tours, Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm. Open daily, 9am-3pm, except Christmas. Nursery open first Saturdays for plant sales, 9am-Noon.

Museum Store open daily, 10am – 2pm.

Clock Tower, Frederiksted.

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Monday-Friday 340.690.9322 4000 Sion Farm Full Restaurant + Bar Air Conditioning Distillery View Free Tours sionfarmdistillery.com sionfarmdistillery mutinyislandvodka.com

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East End Marine Park Visitors Center.

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Attractions & Tours

TRY LOCAL BREWS—RUM, BEER, VODKA! Carambola Zip Line—340-244-1464 www.carambolazipline.com Immerse with nature & zip through the lush rainforest and across the Carambola Valley!

Jaw-dropping views! 2 tours a day; call for an appointment.

Rum Distilleries Captain Morgan Visitor Center, 340-713-5654 Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm. Gift Shop. Call to make a reservation for a rum tasting!

Cruzan Rum Distillery, 340-692-2280 They are busy making more rum while the Visitors Pavilion and Logo Store are temporarily closed and the factory Tours are on hold.

Christiansted Walking Tours – 340-332-4451 Veteran Tour Guide, Nina York, in Danish and English.

Sion Farm Distillery & Restaurant, Mutiny Island Vodka - 340-690-9322 Caribbean’s first & finest Island Vodka handcrafted from breadfruit. Distilled & bottled on St. Croix. Craft cocktails, flight tastings, microbatch releases, chef-created menu, free tours, AC. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4-6pm. Call for new Happy Hour & Restaurant hours. Bright blue, iconic Island Dairies Building, Sion Farm. www.sionfarmdistillery.com

Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours, 340-690-RIDE, www.cruzancowgirls.com Be adventurous and come ride with us— down the beach, through the Rain Forest, and into the sea! Featured on Travel Channel’s series, “Real.” A 501.c3 that rescues horses on island, gives them a second chance at a better life, and educates on their proper care.

East End Marine Park, 340-718-3367 stxeemp@dpnr.vi.gov. New Visitors Center!

Wraps 17 miles around the East End, from Green Cay on the north to Great Pond on the South (see Map, Pg 55), & protects 60 acres of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, salt ponds, & mangroves.

Ongoing tours & events. Interactive Visitors Center open 9:30am-4pm Thurs & Fri & first Sat.

Sion Farm Distillery & Restaurant. Coconut Curry Chicken.

Leatherback Brewing Company VI — 340-772-BEER Authentic VI Craft Beer, Brewery & Tasting Room. Brews & cans 4 styles a year with Limited Releases. Casual food, Island Life store, selftours, indoor & outdoor bar. Roebuck Industrial Park, just West of the airport. www.leatherbackbrewing.com Ridge to Reef Farm—340-473-1557 Experience the farm! Come on up and grab a watercolor map for a Selfie Tour of this Certified Organic farm, Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm. $10pp, $5 kids and Seniors. Group and students rates available. There’s volunteer programs, farm stays, and Bush Skills. Check FB for updates. ridge2reef.org

An Unforgettable Family Adventure Carambola Zip Line.

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$1600.00

DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCE! For US citizens, this is

DOUBLE the $800.00 limit from other islands!

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will allow visitors to the USVI to enter the US with up to $1600.00 per person of duty-free purchases. ib designs. good vibes jewelry.

CHRISTIANSTED COMPANY STREET Asha World Designs – 340-690-6512

Climb the steps next to Common Cents Pub and you will find the marvelous ASHA shop. British owner Sarajane sells eclectic world adornments and attire gleaned from her extensive global travels. Her signature clothing line is hand made with pride in India, Thailand and Bali using hand block printed, hand loomed natural fabrics with globally sourced fabulous prints. To compliment the ASHA collection you will find a treasure trove of unique jewelry designs, accessories, gifts, textiles and homewares.

This season also brings Pitchulik, Mungo, Erika Peña, Björg, some exciting collaborations and several new capsule clothing lines from emerging world designers. www.ashaworlddesigns.com, @ashaworlddesigns

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Cultured Naturals Body Care & Home Scents – 340-626-8232

We’re a Green Beauty & Wellness Company based in Christiansted, St. Croix. Marrying Nature with Science, owner and nurse Ramone Reid creates clean, care products for Face, Body, Hair, & Home all boasting tropical and aromatherapeutic benefits. All their raw ingredients are sourced from small farmers or by wild-harvesting amazing ingredients such as Ylang Ylang, Lemongrass, Soursop, and Noni. At our Company Street store, we offer Candle Making classes for groups, couples, or special occasions. Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4 pm . A selection of our products can be found at Jackies Beauty Supply at Sunny Isle. Visit our new website— www.culturednaturalsbodycare.com

JOINT DECLARATION

This is a Customs Declaration that can be made by family members who live in the same household and return to the United States together. These travelers can combine their purchases to take advantage of a combined flat duty rate, no matter which family member owns a given item. The combined value of merchandise subject to a Flat Duty Rate for a family of four traveling together would be $4,000. Purchase totals must be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.

ALCOHOL

If you are at least 21 years old, you may also take up to five liters of alcohol duty-free as part of your $1,600 exemption, as long as at least four liters were purchased in the USVI, and at least one of them is a product of the USVI, like Cruzan Rum. Liquor boxes are free to check aboard your return flight.

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EBBE’S STORE EBBE’S STORE ~Est. 1969~ ~Est. 1969~

~Est. 1969~

“A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That” Diego Conde

4 King Cross Street Christiansted - 340-773-3020 EbbesStoreInfo@gmail.com

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Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies.

See below for up-to-date specifics on Customs Duty information concerning Rates, Duty-Free Shop articles, and Mailing and Shipping Goods.

LEARN MORE

US Customs & Border Protection www.cbp.gov • (877) 287-8667

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TRY IT, LOVE IT, BUY IT! EBBE’S STORE – 340-773-3020

Approaching their 50thAnniversary, opened by her parents in 1969, Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd swings open the shutters of EBBE’S STORE five days a week to welcome you in. The early-style, open-air storefront still remains today and inside you will find “a little bit of this, a little bit of that, a little bit of this and that.” Madras fabric in dozens of patterns, school plaids and solids, clear and printed plastic table coverings, craft and notion supplies, infant and children’s clothing, men’s and women’s accessories, local books, towels, fans, beautiful ribbon and lace, and gifts, just to name a few! Located on the corner of King Cross and Company Street, open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat, 11:30am – 5:30pm. Closed Wed and Sun. Facebook.

FantaSea Jewelry Studio & Gallery

Cultured Naturals Body Care. Growth Rx Hair Serum, a proprietary blend of Vegan growth jolting ingredients, Baicapil and Jamaican Pimento Oil.

Locally made gemstone and island inspired jewelry, created on site by designer, Nicole Gariepy. Nicole has been making jewelry on St. Croix for over 20 years. Specializing in unique gemstones, Caribbean larimar, and precious metals, FantaSea designs reflect the movement of the ocean and energy of island

Asha World Designs. Indian spinning rings.

#55 COMPANY STREET CHRISTIANSTED (UPSTAIRS)

Studio & Gallery

(340) 244-3110

Handmade Gemstone & Island-Inspired Jewelry | Caribbean Larimar | Local Fine Art FANTASEAJEWELRY.COM Oc tober / November 21 • 11

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LOCAL, HANDMADE JEWELRY A MUST! COMPANY STREET cont... life. The FantaSea Jewelry Studio has a new home on Company Street! Now located upstairs, next to Cultured Naturals and From the Gecko boutique. Our art gallery space showcases local art, featuring the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, and the photography of Tina Henle.

Visit fantaseajewelry.com for more and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)

Joyia Inspirational Jewelry. Jewelry that radiates LOVE!

Top Shoe Brands ■ Men’s ■ Women’s A glass of wine while you shop.

BCBG, Jessica Simpson, Vince Camuto, Nunn Bush, Clarks, & Naots, just to name a few.

55 Company Street • 340-713-1445

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts Friendliest gift shop on St. Croix

Sea Glass & Chaney Island Jewelry Pendants • Earrings • Bracelets • Local Hot Sauce Jams • Coffee • Art • Christmas décor • Local Books Kings Alley, off the Christiansted boardwalk Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • (305) 896-3135

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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 25 years and is fortunate to have a fabulous team of artisans join him in creating magical jewelry. Being a musician at heart allows life’s movements, patterns, and rhythms to play out in his raw, organic designs. Ib designs Feel Good Jewelry is a salute to the simplicity of life and to the inspiration of creativity. Truly artful, truly unique, truly Caribbean! Feel Good Jewelry for Feel Good People. Stop in to say hi to Whealan, Kris, and the rest of the ib family. Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com.

The Shoe Bar – 340-713-1445

Located at 55 Company Street, The Shoe Bar is St. Croix’s premier shoe boutique, carrying styles for both men and women. Ladies can select from bcbg, Chinese Laundry,Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson, Nine West, Bandolino, Naots and more. For the Gents, we have Nunn Bush (a Florsheim brand), Clarks, Kenneth Cole and Naots sandals and dress shoes. We are very proud to be the only authorized dealer for Naots in the Virgin Islands. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop! Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am -5 pm. Facebook, The Shoe Bar VI.

SONYA’S Fine Island Jewelry – 340-778-8605

Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook. Located at #1 Company Street since 1964, an introduction to the hand-wrought jewelry at Sonya’s begins with the pleasantly inexpensive hook bracelet which is often imitated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. All 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.

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts. Statement seaglass pendant knotted and tied in sterling.

KINGS ALLEY Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts – 305-896-3135

Friendliest gift shop on St. Croix! We specialize in unique island jewelry featuring sea glass and Chaney. Why not treat yourself or a friend to something truly special such as a stunning ocean inspired piece of jewelry?

Come in to see our one of a kind collection of sea glass and Chaney pendants, earrings and bracelets. If you find your own sea glass or Chaney treasure, we can also design a special piece just for you. We also carry locally made hot sauce, jams, coffee, art, Christmas décor, books and much more.

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts is located just off the Christiansted boardwalk behind Brew STX in King’s Alley. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.

KING STREET Belle Sorelle Beauty Bar – 340-713-4455 Shop imported designer fragrances and cosmetics from Bvlgari, Guerlain, Boucheron, Dolce & Gabanna, Caroline Herrera, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gautier, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Elizabeth Arden, Elizabeth Taylor, Juicy Couture, Azzaro, Mugler, Mont Blanc, Jimmy Choo, Coach and Versace. Also look for designer

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handbags, totes, jewelry and accessories.

Located at the entrance to Kings Alley on King Street, across from Government House. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm, Sunday, 1 – 5pm. FB

Bougainvillea @ 41 King – 340-719-6020

Find the Fragrances That Inspire. Get lost in the Beauty that is YOU! Walk into a welcoming cloud of beautiful fragrance at the finest locally-owned and operated perfume and skin care boutique on St. Croix. An Approved duty-free retailer of exclusive lines by CHANEL, Lalique,Gucci, Cartier, Dior, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Carolina Herrera and many more. Explore a vast selection of natural & luxury skin care cosmetics by Bare Minerals and Shiseido.

Enhance your daily skin care routine with facial cleansers, feather light serums, and rich, luxurious products. Play with mineral colors for your face and eyes—mascaras to make them pop and a bouquet of lip colors. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am - 5:30pm. All fragrances and cosmetic/skin care products from certified/authorized distributors. FB and IG

QUEEN CROSS STREET Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040

On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Street, Baci has been here to serve you for the past 25 years! See our large assortment of local hand-made island hook bracelets in silver, gold and black/gold/silver Titanium. Try on St. Croix’s most-wanted designer USA hand-made stacking bracelet by Vahan in silver and gold with diamonds and other gem stones. Chaney, Larimar, Lafonn, St. Croix beads for Pandora, Atocha ship wreck and Greek, Roman coin jewelry. South Sea Pearl necklaces. Designer sunglasses from Gucci, Kate Spade, and many more. Polarized sport sunglasses from Costa, Oakley, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, and Salt Life. Swiss watches from Alpina, Frederick Constant, Luminox, Mido, Swiss Army, and Tissot.

Japanese-made from Bering, Casio, Citizen, Guess, Invicta, and Seiko. The largest walk-in cigar humidor in the VI with top-selling brands from Arturo Fuente, Padron, My Father, Monte Cristo, Macanudo and Cohiba. Largest selection of rums from around the world like Ron Zacapa. www.bacidutyfree.com

Bougainvillea @ 41 King. Add a Rose Quartz facial & body tool to your at-home spa experience!

A one-of-a-kind experience!

Dune Jewelry Local Art & Crafts Home Décor Unique Gifts (340) 474-0575

Duty-Free

Authorized Retailer

Skin Care & Cosmetics

Luxury Perfumes

Locally Owned & Operated

Open Monday-Saturday from 9am to 5pm Queen Cross Street at Strand, Christiansted

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Fleur - 340-474-0575

Welcome to Fleur! Our sister location to Franklin’s On The Waterfront. Named after our daughter, Fleur, you’ll find your experience as eccentric as the name! Fleur offers items that make your purchase truly heartfelt and unique. Because we seek far and wide to bring you the most interesting creations, you can rest assured it isn’t being offered elsewhere. And while you browse in peace, you can enjoy a wineslushy or a cold beverage! It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Fleur can even ship your “items” if your suitcase is full. Dune jewelry (made with local STX sand), local artwork and crafts, home decor, unique gifts, and fabulous to funky finds for every occasion.

Open Mon - Sat, 9 am - 5pm. FB, IG

Hotheads – 340-773-7888

Sonya’s Fine Island Jewelry. The Original St. Croix Hook! Often imitated, never duplicated. Visit us at sonyaltdstore.com, stop by our shop in Christiansted, or follow us on Instagram @sonya.ltd.

This trendy shop has swimwear for all shapes and sizes including hard-to-find separates, cup sizes, long torso, and attractive styles for full-figured women. We also carry colorful sarongs, cover-ups, bags, great accessories, casual and dressy clothing, and sandals. And…the reason for the name – hats, hats, and more hats! Visit our store on

MON - SAT, 10AM - 6PM QUEEN CROSS & STRAND ST, CHRISTIANSTED 340-773-5040 - 340-332-4449 bacidutyfree.com

largest selection of cigars in the vI! STATE-OF-THE-ART WALK-IN CEDAR HUMIDOR. Hotheads. Edgy wavy tie dye.

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Queen Cross Street near Strand. We’re open 7 days a week, Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm

JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 340-713-4JOY (4569)

Artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to visit her family-operated studio where we create handcrafted jewelry using silver, gold, and precious stones. Set your intention with our free engraving that allows you to customize your Joyia jewelry with an inspirational word, name, or date. Check out our collection of one-of-a-kind antique spoon pendants, cuffs, and rings. Jump on the trend of mixing metals with our stackable rings and bangles and don’t forget to take a look at our unique square jewelry – we have square rings, bangles, and necklaces! Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Queen Cross Street www.joyiajewelry.com

Baci Duty Free. Vahan timeless, luxury jewelry collections since 1968.

Belle Sorelle Beauty Bar. black|Up SHY’M Makeup Collection for tan to dark skin tones.

“Be impossible to forget.”

Men’s and Women’s Fragrances, Cosmetics, Skincare, Designer Handbags, Totes, and Accessories 55A King’s Alley, Christiansted, VI 00820 (340) 713-4455 | Store hours Tues-Sat 10am-6pm BelleSorelle_VI on Be on our Mailing List — Sign up in the store!

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Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet – 340-719-0672

We are not only a store but an attraction not to be missed specializing in magnificent jewelry made on the premises. See how your special piece is designed, created, and finished through our studio’s glass windows. View our extensive collection of stainless steel, copper, platinum, gold, and silver earrings, pendants, and rings. We have the largest selection of island bracelets, chaney, Larimar, conch, diamonds of all colors and sizes, certified ancient coins, natural pearls including the most unique of them all— “The Queen Conch Pearl.”

Free rum samples from our extensive liquor collection available daily. Stop in for a rare cigar to commemorate your vacation. Known for our locally made crafts and collectables, take home a real souvenir made right here on St. Croix. Open Monday – Saturday, 10-6pm.

STRAND STREET

Crucian Gold- 340-244-2996

RJS Handmade Designs. Uniquely created; make it your own.

Rosa Asencio Silversmith

340-642-3291 N ST EW

StranORE! d Stre et

Protect your skin & look good doing it!

UPF 50 + Protective Clothing Clothing blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays Original artwork licensed from artists Made locally on St. Croix!

RJS Handmade Designs – 340-642-3291

HANDMADE DESIGNS

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www.rjshandmadedesigns.com

Located in the Caravelle Arcade in Christiansted Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm

(340) 713-3113 www.sublimestx.com

FEEL THE LOVE and discover how Crucian Gold’s original designs are inspired by St. Croix’s natural beauty and culture. Visit our Christiansted store where Nathan Bishop and our family of jewelers create the Island Bracelets, Chaney Collection, and a wide array of stunning original silver and gold artisan jewelry and gifts. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, FB & IG, www.cruciangold.com

Just Steps from the Gov’t Parking Lot!

Expect the best from Jeweler, Rosa Asencio! For over 17 years, her unique, handmade gold and silver jewelry has received the highest level of customer satisfaction.

In addition to forging, hammering, Page 1 texturizing and soldering, Rosa uses the Lost Wax Casting Method – an ancient process dating back

Tropical print Sundresses & Shirts Swimsuits and Sunglasses Sunhats St. Croix Tee Shirts Sun Hats, Swimsuits & Dresses Wooden Toys 4 Company St., Christiansted 1110 Strand Street, Christiansted

340-773-5551

Tropical Bracelet Factory. Sting Ray from the Alma Sea Life Collection; sterling and exotic wood inlay.

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SHOPPING ADVENTURE! 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 year-round holiday & event costumes. Layaway & Baby Shower Registry available. Located just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.

Sublime STX Sun-Protective Clothing – 340-713-3113

Sublime STX. UPF50+ quick-drying clothes for men, women, and kids.

Made on St. Croix, our clothing images of animals, fish, coral, birds, turtles, waves, and more are digitized from licensed original paintings!

Lightweight and perfect for swimming, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, diving—anything under the sun—with UPF50+ moisture-wicking fabric.

Everything is Sublimation Dyed, so images never fade or wear off, becoming part of the fabric. We have a great selection of long and short sleeve shirts in men, women, youth and toddler styles plus dresses, sarongs, and buffs. Rounding it out

Tropical Bracelet Factory. Black agate and sterling hand-crafted statement necklace.

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thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Although demanding, it rewards the artisan with an object of great individuality. Visit the store to see the complete collections, inspired by the islands beauty and culture. “something is bound to catch your eye!” Strand Street in Christiansted. www.rjshandmadedesigns.com ; FB, IG

Small Wonder – 340-773-5551 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

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SHOP TIME, TAKE TIME! is Pura Veda reef-friendly organic sun block and after sun products, sunglasses, locally-crafted jewelry, and sandals. Located in the Caravelle Arcade between Dashi Restaurant and The Remedy. Stop by and try a complimentary sample of locally-brewed Leatherback beer. www. sublimestx.com, Facebook. Mention this ad for 15% off!

FREDERIKSTED CMCA Gift Shop – 340-772-2622

Franklin’s on the Waterfront. Magical, movable, miniature fairy dolls.

Local Art & Crafts at your fingertips—Annual “Island Art & Soul” Calendars (buy online), Books, Cloth and Carved Bowls, Greeting Cards, Home Accessories, Jewelry, Dolls, Glass, Beaded, and Shell Ornaments, Paintings, Pottery, Prints, Tee Shirts, Tiles, Wall Hangings, and Wire Sculptures.

Inventory changes regularly so check us out often!

Visit the new Gift Shop at Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, housed in an 18th-century Danish townhouse on the Waterfront, Strand Street, Frederiksted. Open Tuesday – Saturday,

FRANKLIN’S ON THE WATERFRONT Unique finds from funky to fabulous!

CMCA Gift Shop. Kitty Olsen hand-painted caps!

9am – 4pm and “Cruise Ship Days.” www.cmcarts.org. Like us on Facebook!

Franklin’s on the Waterfront – 340-473-0222 Truly unique and awe-inspiring finds! Custom made jewelry with local STX sand by Dune, local artwork and crafts, Mary Frances purses, Olivia Riegel pieces, Erbario Toscano diffusers, Vietri, Voluspa candles, Cigars, and fun, funky finds that are always changing. And don’t worry- we offer shipping if you “have” to have it but can’t take it with you if visiting. We work with individuals and vendors worldwide to provide a shopping

DUNE JEWELRY MADE FROM LOCAL SAND! GIFTS | LOCAL ART | HOME DÉCOR Bath/Body • Beach/Travel • Cards • Cigars Picture Frames • Handbags • Sunscreen • Liquor Souvenirs • Sunglasses • Reed Diffusers Candles • Masks • Brumate Insulated Drinkware

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Undercover Books & Gifts. Let’s support our local bookstore!

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Small Wonder. Clothes and toys for boys and girls from around the world.

Rouge Duty Free. Gift or treat yourself to the aromatic RITUALS Gift Pack—Cherry Blossom and Rice Milk Shower Foam, Body Scrub, Body Cream, Hand Wash. Keepsake box!

experience as special as your occasion. Don’t settle for ordinary when we offer extraordinary!

Located directly off the Frederiksted pier since 2011, offering the best and friendliest experience around. Let us show you true Caribbean hospitality and enjoy the view of our beautiful sea. It just doesn’t get any better! Open Sunday 8 am - 1 pm, Monday- Saturday 8 am - 5 pm. FB

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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 Undercover 2010.indd into one or two local writers while you’re there; they have a great local interest selection and provide a comprehensive representation of the local talent. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, Sat, 10 am – 4:30 pm. www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com

Gallows Bay, St. Croix

Phone: 719-1567 Phone: 340-719-1567

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Plaza Extra East. Cheesy Chicken Parmesan. Recipe at #PlazaExtraEast, ingredients in store & online.

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ROUGE DUTY FREE – 340-773-0054 The International Luxury Rouge Beauty and Fragrance chain is now open on St Croix, USVI! ROUGE DUTY FREE St Croix is the new affordable luxury shopping destination in the USVI. With the largest fragrance, skincare and makeup selection on Island, ROUGE also has two anchor Stop N Shop for MONT BLANC writing instruments, leather goods, luggage and accessories.

Plus FURLA Italy (since 1927), the leading trend in Italian leather handbags. ROUGE is offering Cabin Services facials, cleansing , and more, by the world’s leading Swiss skincare, Cellcosmet/ Cellmen, and VALMONT. Located at Orange Grove Shopping Center, we’re open Monday Saturday, 9am – 5pm.

Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360 Crucian Gold. Shine Bright Queen!

AROUND THE ISLAND Plaza Extra East – 340-778-6240

Art Exhibitions • Classes • Museum Shop

Great Price. Right Value. With great low prices, Plaza Extra East features thousands of your favorite grocery store brands as well as foreign specialty foods, bulk packaged items, a full service bakery, deli, and prime meat counter. Plaza offers a large produce section featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, including locally grown items. In addition to a wide selection of wine and spirits, Plaza Extra East is also home to Doctors Choice Pharmacy. Conveniently located in Peter’s Rest, Plaza Extra East is your one stop, shopping destination for all your grocery, home, and personal care needs. www.plazaextraeast.com

Want that WOW factor in your home or condo?

Sweet Lime Furnishings, on Constitution Hill, can help you get it, with indoor furniture made from teak, mahogany and other durable hardwoods; outdoor furniture in elegant unfinished teak, man-made wicker over aluminum frames or durable plastic lumber with a 20-year warranty; comfy sofas and chairs in washable or Sunbrella fabrics; exotic, one-of-a-kind pieces and the work of some of St. Croix’s best-known artists. Our inventory is huge, and we’re adding to it all the time! We’re also happy to special order. Tuesday – Saturday, 1-am – 4pm. www.sweetlimefurnishings.com, Facebook

INDOOR & OUTDOOR

FURNITURE, ART, ACCESSORIES 6F Constitution Hill, St. Croix, USVI 340-719-6360 sweetlimefurnishings.com

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Sweet Lime Furnishings. Be inspired!

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Art / Crafts / Paintings/Fabric Bath, Body & Hair/ Supplements Beach / Travel Gadgets Binoculars/Cameras Books / Cards Cigar Humidor Clothing - Children Clothing - Men Clothing - Women Coffee / Tea / Condiments Crystal / China Fashion Accessories/Watches Fashion Eyewear/Sunglasses Handbags/Totes Home Furnishings/Accessories Jewelry Liquor Local Fruits / Preserves / Produce Music CD’s Pet Supplies Perfumes Shoes / Sandals / Hats Souvenirs / Gifts Skincare/Cosmetics Sunscreen Supermarket / Deli / Bakery Swimwear Tee Shirts Toys

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The New Luxury Shopping Destination in the USVI Featuring the largest Fragrances and Beauty Assortment on the island Orange Grove Shopping Center | Christiansted (340) 773-0054

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Only steps from the Boardwalk with a bite for everyone.

Local cuisine, Pizza, Wings, and our Famous Beetchz Shrimp.

Home of the Crucian Conclusion!

Bootstraps Bar & Grill – 813-495-3244 Socially distanced in a breezy open-air courtyard is Bootstraps Bar & Grill, right off the Christiansted Boardwalk, serving “Southern Cajun Creole Cuisine with a lil Island Flair.” Chef Christy is big on Weekly Specials. Drop in for Wednesday Cajun Nite, Thursday Seafood Feast, Fried Chicken Friday, and Saturday Around the World Inspirations including Vegetarian. It’s Not a Diet it’s a life style. Chef Christy is a Board Certified Dietary Nutritionist that uses bold flavors to help introduce guest to tasty vegetables, seeds, fruits, and grains. Open for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, Wed-Sat, 10am – 2pm & 5:309pm, Sun, 10am – 4pm. Eat In or Take Out. FB, IG, TripAdvisor.

BREW STX – 340-719-6339 BREWSTX is St. Croix’s only restaurant and microbrewery located on the beautiful Christiansted boardwalk.

The two-level waterfront venue provides spectacular views perfect for dining in or for private parties. The menu features local seafood entrees, steak dinners, delicious appetizers, and a variety of handhelds. Enjoy any meal with one of our house-crafted brews on tap! (Full bar available). Open Monday - Saturday, 11am – 10pm, Sunday, 11am – 9pm. www.brewstx.com, FB

Salty Beetchz. Buttered Conch.

Café Christine | Art Gallery – 340-713-1500 Nestled in a quiet historic courtyard, Café Christine offers fresh salads & small batch cuisine, using local ingredients when available. House-made desserts.

Menu changes daily but includes signature dishes like Vegetarian Platter, Croque Monsieur or Madame, Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte and Coconut Pie. You might also see Salmon Spread with Mixed Greens,

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“A Taste of New Orleans With a Lil Island Flair”

Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm

King’s Alley, Christiansted Just off the Boardwalk

Wed -Sat: 10am-2pm & 5:30-9pm Sunday: 10am-4pm

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tues/Wed/Thurs 7:30am - 2pm Thurs/Fri/Sat: 8am - 9pm Fri/Sat 7:30am - 10pm SundaySun Brunch: 8am - 2pm 8am - 2pm

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Kalima Center, King Street, across from Government House

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Brunch & Dinner Courtyard Dining & Take-Out

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The Courtyard - 340-773-7728 Right across the street from Government House on King Street, you’ll find the hidden oasis called The Courtyard. Known for its locally-sourced, organic cold press juices, and fresh fruit smoothies, they now offer soups, salads, sandwiches and quiche along with Vegan and gluten- free options! Sip a cup of coffee, relax, and take a peek at our latest ‘artist-of-themonth’ works on display. Most weekends, we offer Art, Yoga, or Wine and Food Workshops; schedule on our Facebook page. Open Monday - Saturday, 8 am 6 pm; give us a call for drive-thru or pick-up service!

We’re available for private parties up to 50 people. www.thecoutyardstx.com, Facebook.

Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant. Snow Crab Legs.

Artichoke, Mushroom and Chevre Quiche, Basmati Rice with Fresh Pineapple Salsa or Linguine with Portobello Mushroom Cream Sauce. Open Tuesday – Friday, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, reservations recommended. Join us for a glass of wine, a lovely lunch and admire the local artwork in the cafe. A unique setting, not to be missed; a best kept secret... until now.

Company Street in Apothecary Hall. Menu posted daily on Instagram and Facebook.

Dynamite Tacos – 340-713-5550 Dynamite Tacos is St. Croix’s best kept secret that you must experience for yourself! Serving street style tacos, perfectly blended frozen margaritas, and a variety of Mexican beer—there’s something for everyone.

Located in the Pan Am Pavilion next to Shupe’s on the Boardwalk, this walk-up window makes it easy to grab a quick bite to eat. Choose between house-marinated beef barbacoa, pork carnitas, mojo chicken, or roasted veggie tacos with your choice of sides and daily specials. Takeout and catering available; just call to place your order. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Courtyard Juices & Fitness Center. Quinoa Salad.

40 Eats & Drinks – 340-692-0524 Located in the heart of Christiansted, 40 Eats & Drinks welcomes you to enjoy our Italian menu! The menu features authentic homestyle Italian-inspired appetizers and delicious homemade entrees like chicken parmesan and lobster prosciutto alfredo. We also offer gluten free and vegetarian options. Indulge in our famous Mac n’ Cheese Shoppe where you can craft the perfect mac attack! Once you’ve had dinner be ready to taste the best desserts on St Croix with options such as banana chocolate chip rum

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Shupe’s on the Boardwalk. Stacked burger.

cake, key lime tart & bread pudding. Remember we have an outstanding brunch Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 2 pm with an everchanging menu of deliciousness from Chef Brant. Join us for dinner Tuesday through Saturday 6pm to 9pm. Call for reservations!

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Grounded Café – 340-626-9993 Grounded Cafe began at Victorious Believers Ministries as an outreach to encourage visitors to come and have coffee before service. With this in mind, we opened our first location at the VIYA building that had everything but a Grounded Cafe! We’re now also on Strand Street in Christiansted and the Sunny Isle Food Court. We use Fair Trade beans, Roots Java from Rwanda in fresh blends made to order. Nitro Brew available. With our hot and cold brewed beverages, signature sandwiches, specialty drinks, hand-crafted salads, soups, fresh-baked novelties, and desserts, Grounded Café is more than coffee, we’re an experience! See our complete Menu online.

Get the Grounded Café App at your App Store and order ahead! All three locations open at 7am. www.groundedcafevi.com, IG, FB, T. Luncheria ­­— 340-773-4247 This restaurant is an institution on St. Croix - a taste of Mexico in Christiansted for 37 years! All the locals know owner, Lenny, and Louie, bartender on Thursday and Friday evenings, making the best Margaritas - your way! Enter through the big pillars and follow the Danish brick wall up to the bar for ordering. Enjoy all your favorites, at casual

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Sandwiches • Salads • Soups • Desserts ORDER ONLINE WITH OUR APP! Open Mon-Sat • www.groundedcafevi.com

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Nauti Bar & Grille. Seafood Bouillabaisse.

tables in a terraced, outdoor courtyard - Nachos, Salads, Quesadillas, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos and Tostadas. Enjoy “Two’fer Tuesday” with 2 Tacos for $5, and 2 Beers for $5. End then there’s “Thursday Night Tacos,” 2 Tacos for $3, dine in only. Located on Company Street in Apothecary Hall and open Monday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm, Thursday 11 am 10 pm, closed Sundays.

The Mill Boardwalk Bar and Brick Oven Pizza – 340-643-MILL Very simply put, exceptional harbor views, friendly service, the best Pizza on the island, and more! This open-air, waterfront pizzeria is best described with these notes—Local wood- fired, custom-built brick oven; fresh dough made in-house daily. Charred and chewy crust. Cosa nostra cheese. Open kitchen.

Gluten free “anti” pizza menu items. Yellowfin tuna poke. Rum cake ice cream sandwiches. Amazing sunsets. Eclectic mix of locals and visitors. Fast and friendly service. That pretty much sums it up! Open 7 days a week, 11am – 10pm (subject to change).

Facebook, Trip Advisor, Instagram.

Nate’s Boathouse – 340-692-6283 Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch on our boardwalk patio or in our breezy, open-air restaurant overlooking beautiful Christiansted Harbor.

Watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or Mahi-Mahi—we specialize in the fresh seafood brought to our dock every day. Creative dinner options incorporate an eclectic blend of world cuisines along with a unique, affordable wine list.

Drink specials from the most complete bar on the island. Open 7 days, 8am – 9pm, ½ -Price Happy Hour, 4–6pm. FB, IG. www.stxboathouse.com Nauti Bar & Grille – 340-718-0544 This is Christiansted’s ‘Sports Bar on the Water’ with HD TVs inside and out. Come ‘Feel the Breeze’ on our waterfront patio, play pool, darts, and cornhole. We are the Home of ‘Real Texas BBQ,’ fresh local seafood, the

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coldest beer and hand-crafted libations! Also serving up smoked USDA Choice beef brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken, seafood and scratch-made food prepared fresh daily. “We smoke the good stuff ” so come out early because it goes fast! Family-friendly, great staff, fun games, dancing! Weekly live events—check our Facebook page for current listings. We’re just off Hospital Street down on the water’s edge. Take a left at the BBQ sign; lots of parking. Open 3 pm until we close, 7 days a week; food service 3 - 10 pm. www.nautibargrille.com, FB Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant – 340-643-4729 First Japanese Teppanyaki Steakhouse inspired restaurant on STX, the area of the historic Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant was originally used to hold people coming off the boat and awaiting medical examinations before being allowed to enter the town and island; notice the coral walls and bars on the windows! Today, come savor our revamped menu, with craft cocktails, a wide array of rums & wines, new teppanyaki section, more sushi, staple starters, and delicious desserts & dessert cocktails...and SAKE BOMBS! Visit our beautiful restaurant and luscious courtyard for a memorable dining experience, Monday to Sunday, from 6 to 10 pm (subject to change). Also inquire about hosting your next social/corporate event with us - catering on-site! Reservations available. Facebook & Instagram for updates and our menu. Tripadvisor.

Salty Beetchz Bar & Grill - 340-713-8899 Located in King’s Alley, Salty Beetchz Bar and Grill is the perfect place to relax and enjoy an eclectic mix of local and stateside cuisine. Whether you want to watch the game or have a nice family dinner, this is the place for you. Just steps away from the Boardwalk, you will find Salty Beetchz large outdoor deck, perfect for dinner or cocktails under the stars and beautiful lighting. With a wide variety of options, you’re sure to find a great bite for everyone on your guest list. Be sure to try the famous Beetchz

Nates Boathouse. Breakfast 7 days.

The Mill Boardwalk Bar and Brick Oven Pizza. When you just want meat and cheese!

Shrimp or wrap your night up with the Crucian Conclusion. Take-out and Catering available. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner—Thurs, Fri, Sat, 8am – 9pm, Sunday Brunch, 8am – 2pm. Closed Mon, Tues, Wed. SHUPE’S on the Boardwalk – 340-773-3400 Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no further! Shupe’s on the Boardwalk offers casual waterfront dining, featuring fresh, hand-ground burgers, hand-cut fries, chicken wings, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, and more. All meals served in an easy-travel paper bag.

Of course, a full bar at your disposal as well! The best spot on the Boardwalk for burgers and beer!

Open Monday – Sunday, 11am – 10pm. FB & IG. TOAST Diner – 340-692-0313 This cozy, award-winning diner near the boardwalk waterfront boasts an extremely creative menu including Venezuelan-style arepas, breakfast allday-long, rum cake French toast, the diner burger, biscuits and gravy, the decadent Peanut Butter and Jealous Sandwich, daily specials, and more! While a full bar is available, locals and visitors depend on the Build-Your-Own-Bloody- Mary, and the best coffee on St. Croix! Come with company or come alone and make a new friend. Toast is sure to become the ritual start to your day! Walk-ins only.

Phone orders welcome. (facebook, Trip advisor, Instagram, twitter)

Fresh Local Lobster Fish, Crab, Steaks, Vegan

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something for everyone—meat lovers to vegan.

Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast as you can say “Andale!” Special-value Kids Menu.

Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, 9 Draft Beers, and Maria’s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TVs for our Sport Fans. Eat in AC or in the courtyard. Kitchen open Monday, 11 am – 9 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm. Follow us on Facebook for menus and daily specials.

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Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar – 340-713-0222 This Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by Chef Maria Fonrouge—actually from Mexico! They will transport you there with authentic Mexican cuisine—

Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393 Seaside Market & Deli is St. Croix’s only gourmet market! With a full-service bakery and deli, Seaside offers made-to-order sandwiches, fresh breads, deli meats, and a variety of sweet treats. Shop Seaside for a huge selection of wines, gourmet cheeses, specialty food items, and the freshest meat and seafood on island.

We feature a variety of convenient, ready-made foods including a fresh soup and salad bar, and a buffet featuring hot entrees and sides plus a large selection of fresh produce, including local selections, and a coffee & juice bar featuring your favorite coffee drinks, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. Seaside Market & Deli – Eat Fresh. Live Smart. Facebook

Restaurant & Catering St. Croix’s East End, Gorgeous Buck Island View!

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Best Margaritas & 9 Draft Beers on Tap!

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Friday - Monday, 5 - 9pm Sunday Brunch, 10am - 1pm THANKSGIVING ‘TO GO’ & DINE-IN, RESERVATION ONLY (Covid Procedures)

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Restaurant: Fresh Fish daily specials, Famous for Lori’s Fried Chicken & fresh pasta dishes, Award-winning house-made desserts and Sunday Brunch overlooking Buck Island.

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Six Nine Restaurant & Bar - 340-772-6969 Welcome to Six Nine, Frederiksted’s newest, revitalized restaurant, in the former Pier 69 location! Nestled in the romantic waterfront courtyard in front of Frederiksted Pier, we offer an elegant, outdoor/indoor dining experience and comfortable bar seating! For dinner, enjoy

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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 35 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. Also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and our choice of freshly prepared desserts. Reservations welcomed! Dinner served 5 nights a week. Closed Sundays and Mondays and closed September 26 through October 18.

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Deep End Bar & Grill — 340-718-7071 Tucked between Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Green Cay Marina sits the Deep End Bar & Grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 6 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 – Mango BBQ Ribs, Tuesday, live entertainment—Yoshea on Sax, Wednesday, no entertainment, Thursday, Disco Bingo, Friday, Crab Races, Sunday Brunch, Bill Bass Steel Pans when available. Open Mon – Sat, 7 am – 9 pm, Sun, 8 am – 2 pm. www.newdeepend.com, Facebook.

Ciboné Fine Seafood – 340-719-2663 An exciting, intimate dining experience in Frederiksted’s historic Limetree Court, King Street.

Their “eclectic, French, Mediterranean, Crucian Fusion” menu includes wild-caught seafood and the use of local, farm-fresh ingredients. Entre Award-winner in the 2017 Taste of St. Open for Dinner, Tues - Sun, 6-10 pm, Lunch, Tues, Wed & Thurs, 11am-2 pm. Nightly entertainment. Daily offerings on Facebook.

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Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 We are following all CDC precautions. Please wear a mask at all times unless you are eating or drinking.

Serving daily from Noon till 8pm, weekends Noon till 9pm. Friendly atmosphere, open-air seating. Come and enjoy our World Famous Cheeseburgers! We also have veggie burgers, several salads, fish sandwiches, steaks, fried chicken, chicken fried steak and daily mouth-watering Specials. Choose your own unique libation from our full bar or try one of our frozen specialty drinks! East End Road at Southgate. FB

Beach Side Cafe – 340-772-1266 The Beach Side Café at Sand Castle on the Beach Hotel in Frederiksted offers fresh catch seafood specials, American and local dishes with tropically-inspired cocktails and mocktails hand-crafted from local juices, along with our house-made desserts on the island’s best beach for fun-in-the-sun and spectacular sunsets.

Open Monday – Friday, 11am – 8:30pm for Lunch and Dinner, Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 10am – 3pm, Dinner those days, 4:30 – 8:30pm. Visit Sand Castle on the Beach and the Beach Side Cafe for everything you’ll need to enjoy a true St. Croix experience.

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Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583) A restaurant and catering business with a fabulous view across from Buck Island! Specialties are steaks and seafood, ‘Lori’s Famous’ Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, chicken pot pie, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Find Lori’s housemade desserts, ice cream, and local artwork and jewelry in the Market. Open Thursday – Monday, 5 – 9 pm, Sunday Brunch, 10am – 2 pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Call ahead for reservations, catering parties, or to have your food ready for pick up! www.bluewaterterrace.com, FB. Closed August.

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Food & Drink FREDERIKSTED / NORTHSHORE tional, creative savory dishes, and bottomless mimosas made with fresh, local juices! Lunch Tues-Sat 12-3pm (and cruise ship days), Oyster Happy Hour Thurs-Sat, 5-6pm bar seating only, Dinner Tues-Sat 5.30-9pm, Sunday Brunch 11-3pm. Follow us on facebook @ sixninestx or online at sixninestx.com. Reservations recommended! Call to book or on OpenTable.

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hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, homemade pastas and desserts, daily specials including lobster when available, oyster happy hour, and a curated and fun wine and cocktail list. Lunch is more casual, offering sandwiches, burgers, fish tacos and more! Brunch includes tradi-

Tap Deck Bar & Billiards - 340-773-5227 Tap Deck is located on the waterfront in front of Frederiksted Pier! Enjoy an eclectic small bites menu, daily chef specials, domestic and imported draft beer, and an extensive cocktail selection. We offer both inside air-conditioned seating, and outdoor balcony seating with a view of the Pier and the always amazing West End sunset. Come for poke, flatbreads, salads, sliders, our famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip and more, and stay for the inviting atmosphere and professional, fun bartenders. We’re also the first restaurant on St. Croix to eliminate single use plastic! Entrance is on the 2nd floor, through the Six-Nine courtyard in front of the Pier! Open daily for happy hour 3pm-5pm and dinner

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Almitra, also from Frederiksted, studied business management at Colorado Technical University.

“My parents exposed my brothers and I to all aspects of life including fine dining. It’s been a dream of mine since my teenage years to own my own restaurant. Living within walking distance of Ciboné, we want to continue to do what we can to enhance the nightlife in Frederiksted,” Greg says. “Being involved in business management for the last 17 years and previously owning Mahogany by the Sea restaurant, we are ready to take on this venture to the next level.”

Greg describes his menu as “eclectic, French, Mediterranean, and ‘Crucian Fusion,’ changing daily based on market-fresh produce, meats and seafood. They’re farm-to-table, fresh, wild-caught fish-totable and “Reef Responsible.”

Located in historic Limetree Courtyard on King Street, Cibone is open for Dinner, Tues - Sun, 6 – 10 pm, Lunch, Tues, Wed & Thurs, 11am – 2 pm. Nightly entertainment includes the Songstress from New Orleans, Deri, on Tuesdays, a magical night with the illusionist, Johnny, on Wednesdays, Tony Richards on the keys every Friday, and Gyassi Clarke, who has showcased his talents and did well on the “The Voice”, every Saturday night. Otherwise, enjoy smooth Jazz and RnB with guest DJ’s. Keep up with schedule changes and daily offerings on Facebook; Brunch will be back soon.

Greg, who is a Director of Coastal Zone Management at the Department of Planning and Natural Resources during the day, along with his wife, Almitra, who runs the restaurant, plan future Cibone Wine Pairings, Craft Cocktail Guest Artists, catering, take out, parties, and exclusive events.

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Cast Iron Pot – 340-692-2477 Here lies the essence of Local Cuisine! “We strive to preserve tradition and culture while keeping a modern flare and extend our hospitality and authentic flavors to the St. Croix community and our visitors.” Hearty dishes like Savory Stewed Chicken, Salt Fish Gundy, Red Peas Soup, Catch-of-the-Day, Pot Fish, Fresh Local Beef, Coconut Bread Pudding, and Homemade Cakes are prepared with love and passion by Burton Peterson, awardwinning local chef and owner of Top Class Catering for 20 years. Trip Advisor “Top-Rated Seafood & Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant.” Northside Road in Estate La Grande Princesse. Open Tues & Wed, 11 am – 5 pm, and Thurs – Sat, 11 am – 9 pm. Local lobsters, every style, every day!

The Landing Beach Bar @ Cane Bay – 340-718-0362 Leatherback Landing has arrived in Cane Bay! With a focus on promoting exceptional local beer while embracing and celebrating the community, the restaurant boasts a rotating selection of fresh Leatherback Brewing beers on tap and in cans along with classic island cocktails. The food menu features many favorites along with local specials made with quality ingredients sourced from farmers, bakers, and fishermen located right here on the island. Happy Hour runs from 4pm6pm daily, and brunch, which starts at 10am every Sunday, is a must. Reservations and large parties are welcome. Cane Bay is a day-trip destination where you can bring the whole family. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and take in the natural beauty of the island.

The Palms at Pelican Cove – 340-718-8920 Located 3 miles west of Christiansted, the natural Beach Side setting of The Palms Restaurant & Bar underscores the award-winning flavors coming from the kitchen. The atmosphere can be dressed up or down; Oceanfront dining is available in our open-air pavilion. The Palms Restaurant and Beach Bar is a favorite among locals and is reasonably priced. We offer Steak, Wings, Seafood, Burgers, Salads, Cold Drinks, and more! We are open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat 7:30 am- 11 pm, Sun 8 am-10 pm.

We have nightly Chef Specials, Daily Happy Hour 3pm6pm and Live Entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights.

Call ahead for takeout orders. Reservations necessary for Parties over 6. Follow us on Facebook!

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A Better Day, LLC – 340-244-0333 Nestled in the heart of the Beeston Hill Gym is A Better Day Cafe, the whole-food plant-based restaurant and island’s first full-service meal prep kitchen!

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Chef Ozzie’s Kitchen – 340-422-6382 Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no further! Chef Ozzie Kitchen offers casual breakfast sandwiches, featuring local produce from our farmers market on island, and lunch— a Caribbean Continental Cuisine that would make your taste buds sing. Along with our chowder, a taste of New England in the heart of Christiansted, there’s an electric blend of world cuisines.

Of course, we do catering for all occasions, pour local drinks, and more. Located inside Thomas Bakery near Sunny Isle. Open Mon-Fri, 6:30am-10:30am for breakfast, and 11am-4pm for lunch. Menu on FB, Chef Ozzie Catering.

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almost 3 years! Known for our home-made bean burgers, gluten-free pates, Smart Lunch Meal Prep specials, hearty soups and detox juice cleanses we are committed to making healthy eating fun, delicious and convenient!

We also offer Holistic Health Consultations with our founder, Dr. Micah McIntosh, to personalize your meal plans, supplement recommendations, and combat chronic disease! We have quick pick-up for your nutritious goods and Zoom Video for appts! Call or text us daily for our tasty specials at abetterdayllc.com/specials.

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El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285 “People like coming here,” says owner Yvonne Villegas. “I learned to cook from my mother who had a restaurant in Puerto Rico for many years and now its my turn to cook and serve these coveted family recipes!” This colorful, family restaurant offers up a Caribbean, Latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over 20 years. If you like fresh fish, lobster, conch, and shrimp, or chicken, steaks, and pork chops, you must try the way they do it at here! Happy Hour tradition on Thursday and Friday nights is to stop for a drink then take shish-kabobs home from the drive-up booth! Located between Centerline Road and the Highway on Route #663 and open Monday – Tuesday, 11:30 am – 6 pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 11:30 am – 9 pm, Sunday, 10:30 am – 8 pm.

A Better Day, LLC. Crispy Shrooms.

13th year!

16th year!

Restaurant - Bar

Caribbean • Latin • Seafood

Open Mon & Tues, 11:30 - 6pm Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 11:30 - 9pm Sun, 10:30 - 8pm Happy Hour! Thurs & Fri, 4:30 pm – 7 pm

Mid-Island, Rt. 663

340-779-3285

Sion Farm Distillery. Guava Roast Pork with Island Slaw.

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Leatherback Brewing Company – 340-772-2337 Leatherback Brewing Company proudly produces authentic Virgin Islands craft beer with uniquely Caribbean grown ingredients and influences alongside traditional beer styles. We aim to build the community and culture around well-crafted beer and to celebrate and steward our Caribbean life! Leatherback’s flagship location, the St. Croix Brewery and Tasting Room, is located in the Roebuck Industrial Park just up the highway from the airport. Leatherback brews and cans four styles year-round and releases a rotating series of Limited Releases. Many of the styles feature local ingredients. The Tasting Room serves a selection of pizzas, wraps, salads and appetizers and features an indoor and outdoor bar with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Our second location is on St. Thomas and you can also find our beers in cans and on draft in local stores and restaurants. www.leatherbackbrewing. com, FB MUTINY Island Vodka - 340-690-9322 The Caribbean’s original Island Vodka handcrafted from breadfruit, MUTINY Island Vodka® is a true island vodka with a luxurious smoothness that reminds you of the trade winds and blue waters of its island home. The only spirit distilled, bottled, and distributed on St Croix, we are proud to be a US Virgin Islands export! Full of Island vibes, Island character, Island flavor, and Island rhythm!

The magic of breadfruit not only makes a smooth Island Vodka, but it helps feed people, create jobs, and benefit the environment. Ask for us at all restaurants on island, visit our iconic mill tasting room on the Christiansted boardwalk, and join us at Sion Farm Distillery for breadfruit eats and drinks.

BETTER Cocktails. BETTER Planet.

La Reine Chicken Shack – 340-718-5717 Serving the Community for 17 years! Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s best- kept secrets? Taste

El Flamboyant. Breaded Shrimp & Breadfruit Testones.

La Reine Chicken Shack’s mouth-watering BBQ chickens, slowly-cooked on wood-chip coal over an open pit! Get in line! Other menu favorites include Roast Pork, Ribs, Steak, Local Seafood, daily specials and many other island delicacies. Come mingle with our friendly staff and local patrons in our recently renovated outdoor seating area. Enjoy one of our most popular drinks “Cruzan Confusion” at our full bar. Located mid-island on Route #75, off Centerline Road, we’re open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat in or Take out! Facebook Sion Farm Distillery - 340-690-9322 Located in the iconic Island Dairies Building in Sion Farm, halfway between downtown Christiansted and the airport, you will find our renovated, airconditioned, bright blue Sion Farm Distillery.

Come enjoy the Caribbean’s first and finest Island Vodka®, MUTINY Island Vodka®, handcrafted from breadfruit. MUTINY Island Vodka® is the only spirit distilled, bottled, and distributed on St Croix.

Better Cocktails. Better Planet. Our family-friendly, Distillery offers complimentary tours, flight tastings, a chef created menu, full service, distillery view bar, merchandise, micro batch releases, and more!

Enjoy one of the island’s best Happy Hours Monday – Friday, 4 – 6 pm. Find our complete menu and hours of operation on Facebook @sionfarmdistillery, or on our website www.sionfarmdistillery.com, or give us a call. Come experience island vibes, island character, island flavor, and island rhythm.

Food & Drink MID-ISLAND

The Market STX – 340-719-1870 The biggest, full-service supermarket on St. Croix features organic fresh local produce, imported cheeses, organic eggs, and juices. They have the finest cuts of meat prepared by their Master Butcher—USDA meats, Certified Angus meats, poultry and seafood. Pair all your favorites with wines from the largest liquor selection on island. Catering is available from the full-service Deli and Bakery. Try the delicious Stone House Subs, pastries and desserts. Artisan breads, platters, and hot foods served daily. Now order online with curbside pickup at www.themarketvi.com. Simply Fresh!

m the Airport • Open 7 days a week from the of Airport • Open 7 days a week selection fine wines & spirits gest of fine wines & spirits • Giftselection cards available available anic,• Gift localcards & fresh produce Organic, local & fresh produce supporters of our local farmers ud supporters of our local farmers USDA meats, poultry & seafood hest USDA meats, poultry & seafood 55 minutes from the Airport •Open Open77days days aweek week 5 minutes from the Airport • Open a minutes from the Airport • days aweek •Pharmacy instore Largest selection of fine wines& spirits • Largest selectionof offine fine wines wines •• Largest selection &&spirits spirits •Pharmacy instore • Gift cards available • Gift cardsavailable available • Gift cards shopping with curbside pick-up • Organic,local local&&fresh fresh produce •• Organic, Organic, local freshproduce produce ine shopping with curbside pick-up • Proud supporters ofour our local Proud supporters ourlocal localfarmers farmers •• Proud supporters ofof farmers The Market STX. The largest, full-service supermarket on island; Catering & Take Out.

La Reine Chicken Shack An island favorite!

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Food & Drink TELL ME WHERE TO EAT!

Easy Dining Guide Restaurant

Take Local area Out code is (340)

Cuisine

Meals

Credit Cards

Res.

Location

40 Eats and Drinks

X

692-0524

American Italian/Brunch

BR, D

AE, D, MC, V

Yes

Christiansted

A Better Day Cafe at Beeston Hill

X

244-0333

Vegan/Caribbean/Meal Prep/Detox

B, L, D

MC, V

Yes

Mid-Island

Beach Side Café

X

772-1266

American / Local / Seafood / Waterfront

L, D, BR

AE, MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Blue Water Terrace

X

692-2583

Restaurant / Market / Deli

D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

Bootstraps Bar & Grill

X

813-495-3244

Southern Cajun Creole Cuisine

B, L, D

Electronic

No

Christiansted

BREW STX

X

719-6339

Sandwiches / Smoked Wings / BYO Salads

L, D

MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Café Christine’s / ART GALLERY

X

713-1500

Fresh / Healthy / Café-style

L

None

Yes

Christiansted

Cast Iron Pot

X

692-2477

Local / Seafood / Grill

L, D

MC, V

Yes

Northside

Cheeseburgers in America’s Paradise

X

718-1118

Continental

L, D, BR

MC, V

No

East End

Chef Ozzie’s Kitchen

X

422-6382

Sandwiches/Caribbean/Continental

B,L

D, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Ciboné

X

719-2663

Farm / Sea-to-Table

D, BR

MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Deep End Bar & Grill at Tamarind Reef Resort

X

718-7071

Casual / Beachside Dining

B, L, D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

Duggan’s Reef

X

773-9800

Seafood / Steakhouse

D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

Dynamite Tacos

X

713-5550

Authentic Mexican Street Tacos

L, D,

AE, D, MC, V

No

Christiansted

El Flamboyant

X

779-3285

Latin / Seafood / Caribbean

L, D, BR

None

No

Mid Island

Grounded Cafe

X

626-9993

Fair Trade Coffee / Casual Hand-crafted Meals

B, L, D

AE, MC, V

No

Csted/Sunny Isle

La Reine Chicken Shack

X

778-5717

Open Pit BBQ / Seafood

B, L, D

ATM

No

Mid Island

Leatherback Brewing Company

X

772-BEER (2337)

Pizza/Wraps/Salads

L, D

D, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar

X

713-0222

Authentic Mexican

L, D

AE, MC, V

No

Gallows Bay

Nate’s Boathouse & Seafood Emporium

X

692-6283

Seafood / World Cuisine

B, L, D, BR

D, MC, V

Yes

Christiansted

Nauti Bar & Grille

X

718-0544

Smoked Meats/Chicken/Fresh Seafood

L, D

AE, MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant

X

643-4729

Teppanyaki/Sushi/Craft Cocktails/Courtyard

D

AE, D ,MC, V, Debit

Yes

Christiansted

Salty Beetchz

X

713-8899

Local/Pizza/Wings/Cocktails

B, L, D, BR

AE, D ,MC, V, Debit

No

Christiansted

Seaside Market & Deli

X

719-9393

Gourmet /Salad Bar/ Prime Meats

B, L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Gallows Bay

Shupe’s on the Boardwalk

X

773-3400

Burgers / Wings / Ice Cream

L, D

MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Sion Farm Distillery

X

690-9322

Craft Cocktails and Eats

L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Six Nine Restaurant & Bar

X

772-6969

Steaks/Seafood/Pasta/Wine

L, D, BR

AE, D, MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Tap Deck Bar & Billiards

X

773-5227

Small Bites / Cocktails / Draft Beer

D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Frederiksted

The Courtyard Juices & Fitness Center

X

773-7728

Juices / Smoothies / Healthy Food

B, L

D, MC, V

No

Christiansted

The Landing Beach Bar @ Cane Bay

X

718-0369

Grill / Seafood / Caribbean / Waterfront

B, L, D

MC, V, D

No

Northshore

The Market STX

X

719-1870

Full-Service Supermarket / Catering

B, L, D

AE, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

The Mill Boardwalk Bar Brick Oven Pizza

X

643-6455

Brick oven pizza / Waterfront

L, D

AE, D, MC, V, Debit

No

The Palms at Pelican Cove

X

718-8920

American/Caribbean/Beachfront

B,L,D,BR

MC, V, D

Yes 6

Northside

TOAST Diner

X

692-0313

Fun & Eclectic Breakfast & Lunch

B, L

AE, MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

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Food & Drink MID-ISLAND

FARM STAND FRESH! CALL AHEAD OR CHECK ONLINE FOR CHANGES IN SCHEDULES. ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873 Popups & Preorders; get on email notice at www.artfarmllc.com or check FB. Crescent Farm - 340-277-0707 Sat - Sun, 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment.

Solar-powered, organic farm. Seasonal fruits & vegetables. Facebook La Reine Farmers Market – 340-778-0998 Sat, 6:30 am – 11 am New Location. VI Dept of Agriculture Ag Station, East Building, on Rt. 669. Vegetables, fruits, plants, and trees.

Ridge2Reef Farm – 340-473-1557 Sat, 3:30-6pm, Lawaetz Museum USDA certified organic. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program. Fruits, veggies, meats. Sign up for pick-up locations. www.ridge2reef.org

Mutiny Island Vodka. Make a splash!

Sejah Farm – 340-277-6046 or 277-9392 Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, & organically grown vegetables. www.sejahfarm.com. Accepts credit cards.

Better Cocktails, Better Planet.™

Southgate Corner Farmer’s Market – 404-310-8278 Sat, 9am – Noon Fresh & preserved fruit, local honey, unrefrigerated eggs, goat cheese, plants, handmade soaps. FB 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.

Farm locations, Pg 54-55.

Serving the Community for 17 years!

Mouth-W Mouth-Watering atering

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

Catering for All Occasions!

Newly Renovated with Full Bar

Try our “Cruzan Confusion!”

Open 7 Days a Week!

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Rt. 75 off Centerline Road

ARTfarm, LLC. Farmer Luca.

Eat In or Take Out • 340-778-5717

Made from 100% Non-GMO Breadfruit in the Virgin Islands.

Visit us at Sion Farm Distillery 340.690.9322 4000 Sion Farm ENDORSED BY:

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Cover Stories Cover Stories

AAHOMECOMING A NEW NEWGALLERY GALLERY HOMECOMING & A

OCT 21

NOV 21

Sister Rosemary

Isabelle Picard

As far back as Gordon was able to go (1824), it all started with Matriarch Caroline Luisa Tutein whose son Charles Petersen and wife Rebecca Steenberg gave birth to a daughter, Albertina Delphina Petersen who married Julius Joachim Petersen (same last name!).

They gave birth to two daughters Viola L. E. Petersen and Ena M. A. Petersen, who married Anton Teytaud, and two sons, Carl Anders Petersen, who married Alma Hartwig, and Kaj Sven Petersen, who married Karen Lockhart. Viola married Antiguan George Leslie Edwards and had a son Gordon A. L. Edwards and a daughter Rosemary Y. D. Edwards Galiber.

Gordon arrives on St. Croix October 13, his first trip in 50 years, bringing a few relatives who plan to visit his Christiansted neighborhood and continued on page 59

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Isabelle has been creating artwork on St. Croix for over twenty years. Known for her murals, which can be found in homes and businesses across the Caribbean and Florida, she also creates Isabelle Picard colorful, whimsical and unique paintings and has built a strong local and international following.

Born in France, Isabelle is an island girl at heart and, when not painting, can be found seaside; her other passion is water sports, the Yin to her Yang.

Isabelle’s “Follow Your Dreams.“

I

In September 2020, Editor Susan Wall received an email from Gordon A. L. Gordon A. L. Edwards, 1950.

Edwards who introduced himself as a native Crucian born in 1934 with an interesting island family tree that included a Danish gendarme named Julius, his mixed-blood Crucian wife Albertina, and their local descendants of several prominent island families. Would that be of interest to my readers? With an affirmative response, an exchange of data and questions followed and a 1925 photo of his parents’ marriage party was picked for the cover of the October issue! An earlier photo of his grandparents, with their four children, can be found on Page 39 in “Family Trees with Danish Roots.”

She finds inspiration by the everyday beauty that surrounds her, nature, and the colors and diversity of our Caribbean life. Isabelle’s work has won many awards and her paintings are sold around the world. Contact her for commission requests.

Her work can be seen at the Buccaneer Hotel, the Airport, and Sweet Lime Furnishings.

“It’s been a life-long dream of mine to open my own gallery, and my dream is finally becoming a reality! On November first, The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery will open its doors at Quin House on Company Street in Christiansted. It is a joint effort between Senufa Salley and me.

e.“ Senufa’s “Spiral Lov

Father George

Grandmother Albertina

Grandfather Julius

A Story of Gordon Edwards & The Petersen Family Tree

Senufa is an Amazing, Creative, Unique and Talented artist who will “WOW’ you with her beautiful bold jewelry pieces! We will make it our goal to include Art and Jewelry for every budget, gifts large and small, everything will be one of a kind, created by us, here on St Croix.

Welcome to The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery, and if you don’t know what a Mermaid’s purse is, it will be worth googling it, because it is fascinating and reflects my Love for the ocean. Come visit us and discover a new Fun place to shop and Dream.” (See ad Page 38).

Isabelle Picard | 340-643-5637 | www.isabellepicardart.com |

ART @ TOP HAT GALLERY

Art Exhibitions • Classes • Museum Shop FINE LOCAL ART - PRINTS - CARDS - PHOTOGRAPHY MAPS - HANDMADE JEWELRY - VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES AUTHENTIC WEST INDIAN ANTIQUES

52 Company Street, Christiansted 340-513-3558 36 • Oc tober / November 21

Celebrating Art & Culture

Paintings - Prints - Tees - Totes - Rugs - Coasters Umbrellas - Pillows - Shower Curtains - Mugs - Face Masks

‘Sip & Paint’ Events - Art Classes 57 Company Street • 340-713-9959 340-513-8581 • www.christaart.com

Local Art GALLERY WALK!

appointment. A wonderful calendar of exhibits is planned for 2021 and we also hope to serve as an assemblage of artists and a convergence of ideas.

I look forward to sharing it with you, bringing art into to your home, and experiencing the transformation.” www.canerootsartgallery.com, FB, IG

Art @ Top Hat – 340-513-3558 Across from the US Post Office and in a historic two-story townhouse on Company Street, the Art @ Top Hat Gallery presents changing exhibits of works by local Virgin Islands fine artists, always with amazing collections to choose from.

Also sculpture, photography, pottery, antiques, and handmade jewelry. Estate sale collectibles.

Happy to work with homeowners, interior designers, and businesses looking for just the right art work. Always prints, maps, cards and other island memories—and we ship! Browsers welcome. Art shows and open Art Thursdays during the winter season. Open Wed – Sat, 1-5pm and by special appointment by calling 340-513-3558. Facebook Bead On a Wire - 340-718-BEAD (2323) Learn how to make jewelry with Artisan/ Instructor Vanessa Harvey Hinds. Daily, 2-hour classes are available in Wire Work, Chain Maille, Pearl Knotting, Stringing, Seed Beading, and more. Visit her bright yellow and white Bead Store in the new Richmond Courtyard on Soboetker Lane, between Rt 75 and the seaplane ramp. Find tools, beads, semi-precious gemstones, precious metal wire, stringing supplies, Swarovski crystals, and much more. Let her help you plan your special event, jewelry party or Craft & Sip. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am 5pm. Beadonawirestx.com. FB Cane Roots Art Gallery – 340-718-4929 “I began collecting art in 1981 and am still collecting which has manifested itself into the launch of Cane Roots Art Gallery, the blue and white building at 24 Company Street,” says owner Sonia Deane. “Though I am not an artist myself, the process of the gallery renovation became a canvas for me. I believe that there is a renaissance of the artist community here and I am truly excited to be a part of it. Our featured exhibit is “Happy 125th Year McK.” The gallery will be opened Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 - 4 pm, or by

HENLE FINE ART

At FantaSea Jewelry Studio and Gallery 55 Company Street 340-332-1628 HenleGallery.com

ART THURS DAY STARTS NO V 18!

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts – 340-772-2622 Our mission is to preserve, promote and exhibit the arts of St. Croix and the Caribbean community, to provide an interactive environment that encourages children, youth and adults to learn positive forms of expression, and to offer creative learning experiences which foster an understanding of the rich cultural and artistic traditions of the Caribbean, and their source. Housed in an 18th-century Danish townhouse. Artist-inResidence program. Come visit and join us! www.cmcarts.org, Facebook.

Cane Roots Art Gallery. “The Flower Garden,” Ogese T. McKay. Happy 125th Year McK Show Opening Reception, Oct 29, 5-8pm. Runs through Nov 30. See Events Calendar for more info.

Christa’s Art Gallery – 340-713-9959 Christa-Ann Davis Molloy was a St. Croix This Week cover artist in February and March of 2017 and since then, opened a gallery in La Grande Princesse and now on Company Street in

Cane Roots Art Gallery

Tues - Sat, Noon - 4pm Or By Appointment 24 Company Street Christiansted, St. Croix canerootsartgallery.com canerootsartgallery@gmail.com 340 -718 - 4929 Oc tober / November 21 • 37

Local Art

FIND OUT WHAT’S HERE! Christiansted. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, she began an interest in art and design by the age of 11, encouraged by her Mom, her sister, her sons, and friends. She loves to paint portraits, old buildings, quadrille dancers, mocko jumbies, Caribbean scenes, and events. Lots of these images are incorporated into products at her gallery. Come see her umbrellas, shower curtains, coasters, rugs, cushions, mugs, tee shirts, face masks, and cultural coloring books. Sign up for art classes and Sip and Paint events. Open Mon – Fri, 11am – 5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am – 4pm.. Company Street. www.christaart.com. FB, IG Henle Fine Art – 340-332-1628 Now the new location of FantaSea Jewelry Studio and Gallery, this historic loft on Company Street in Christiansted continues to showcase the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle and the photography of Tina Henle. HenleGallery.com Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556 Maufé Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes you to the gallery where she exhibits her own

work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix. Located at Crucian Gold on Strand Street in Christiansted, Maufe Gallery shares space with jewelry designer Nathan Bishop who oversees an on-site workshop for handmade designs. There is often a new exhibit every month and live music and performance art pieces taking place. Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Get your Art on…You will escape in the whimsical world of local artist Isabelle Picard (read about her as the November cover artist, on Page 36), and the bold, beautiful jewelry work of Senufa Salley. We have Great, Unique gifts for all occasions. We are at historic Quin House, Company and King Cross Street, Christiansted. Come visit us, we can’t wait to show you our “creative playground”.

Ted Davis Galeria - 310-860-6001 (toll free!)

After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at https://ddstu- dio.smugmug.com/Travel/StCroixPhotos to purchase beautiful and collectable photographs by Ted Davis. These stunning images are unique St. Croix artworks, and are great additions to your home or office decor.

You can have a piece of St. Croix delivered right to your door! Call or email for more details. info@ ddstudio.us The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery – 340-643-4607, 340-643-5637 Get transported into a Fun, Creative space, full of surprises, full of one-of-a-kind Creations, large and small. Welcome to the Mermaid’s Purse Gallery!!

The Mermaid’s Purse

Learn How to Make Jewelry!

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Gallery

Art & Jewelry A Unique, Fun, Soulful Gallery showcasing the original works of Isabelle Picard & Senufa Salley

2132 Company St. Quin House, Christiansted

Vanessa Harvey Hinds - Artisan/Instructor

Isa: 340 643 5637 • Ufa: 340 643 4607

www.themermaidspursegallery.com

DAILY CLASSES IN

Stringing • Seed Beading • Pearl Knotting • Wire Work Chain Maille • Viking Knit

FULLY-STOCKED BEAD STORE

Tools • Beads • Gemstones • Crystals Pearls • Wire • Stringing Supplies

HOURS

Wednesday – Saturday • 11 am – 5 pm

(340)718-BEAD (2323)

Beautiful St. Croix photographs delivered right to your home!

www.beadonawirestx.com

Visit www.ddstudio.smugmug.com/Travel/StCroix or call us at 310.861.6001 for more details!

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Our Danish Connection In the past, several European nations contended for ownership of many Caribbean islands for their natural resources in the profitable sugar cane cultivation. The Scandinavian country of Denmark was an early player in St. Thomas 1660, St. John 1718, and St. Croix, the last but most profitable acquisition purchased from France in 1733.

During the 184 years this island was owned by Denmark, that nation left its mark in many ways. Rarely is a former colonial owner viewed by a population in as positive and friendly manner as here.

FAMILY TREES WITH

DANISH ROOTS

by Nina York

One remarkable characteristic of the population of the former Danish West Indies, today’s (since1917) U.S. Virgin Islands, is the inter-relatedness of local families. The phenomenon of keeping track of dozens, indeed often hundreds of family members is evidenced by the vast listings by full name and relation in obituaries published in the local St. Croix Avis and Virgin Islands Daily News of the deceased’s family members.

A close relationship between Denmark and the U.S. Virgin Islands has brought thousands of Danish visitors to visit these former possessions that hold memories from before 1917, the sale and Transfer year to the United States.

Some examples: • The solid 18th and 19th century architecture: Official buildings, commercial or private residences, constructed of brick brought as ballast, a handsome still functioning link to the past.

Alexander Hamilton,1784.

National Portrait Gallery, The Smithsonian.

• Ruins of many plantation structures that once produced sugar and rum. particularly former windmills that ground sugar cane.

• Continued use of the old plantation names for all countryside areas, even the 18th century division into named Quarters, also old Danish street names in the towns, and old-time street addresses. Our two towns are named for Danish kings.

• The presence in four churches of the Danish Lutheran denomination.

• Two old cemeteries with special sections for Danish gravesites, and thorough records thereof by Danish scribes.

• Continued use of certain holidays from the Danish calendar.

• Many African heritage families carrying Danish last names and even use of historic Danish first names for Crucian children.

• A Friends of Denmark organization that carries out exchange visit Festivals with its sister Society in Denmark, Danish West Indian Society, in addition to sponsoring visits and creative endeavors.

• Access on the internet to over 5 million documents in the Danish archives relevant to the Danish West Indies, as our islands were called.

• A friendly Crucian population that looks out for visiting Danes and makes them feel welcome.

If you happen to be a visiting Dane, we bid you Velkommen!

An illustrated collection of 70 articles on Our Danish Connection from this magazine years 2009 through 2019 documenting in English and Danish the unique legacy in St. Croix of Denmark’s imprint on our culture. A gift for anyone who loves this island.

At Undercover Books and Caribbean Museum Center. $20.

The Petersen Family. L-R, Julius, Viola, Ena, Albertina, Carl Anders, Kaj. 1915.

In a sense, this is their life story and a compelling evidence of the importance of family in local culture, illustrated in numerous ways as supporters of each other. Indeed, you will find that any member of a local family will have dozens of cousins not only of their own family name but many other recognized clans, quite a few with Danish last names.

The reason for the Danish last names is not surprising. Over almost 200 years the Danish administration brought numerous male staff members for a tour of duty, as well as members of the military. Married men who survived the tropical climate felt lonely without their wives who usually opted to stay in Denmark with the children because of the health risks of the tropical environment. So many found the companionship of island women to be acceptable and often resulting in a child or two bearing the father’s last name.

The Gendarme Corps, a semi-military corps initiated in the early days of the 20th century, enlisted many young and single Danish males to come to the island, some of whom settled here becoming family men and lending their name to an island dynasty – see Peterson Family Tree feature, Pg 36 & 59. The Danish identity is often echoed in typical first names being carried on through several generations, and in many cases also a religious affiliation with the Lutheran Church, the official Danish state church that is prominent here.

While St. Croix’s present day population blends a large variety of national and ethnic origins, the Danish legacy is unique and has evolved from the mix of two very different cultures into one of mutual acceptance and respect that is a badge of honor for its representatives.

Nina York, born in Denmark but a St. Croix resident since 1976, has been a contributor for this publication since 2009 and was its Managing Editor from 1990-2003. She now offers tours for visitors from Denmark and the mainland, does translations, and sells her books, historic maps, and print reproductions.

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Watersports

BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS

Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482 Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Come with us to Buck Island Reef National Monument and enjoy one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean! Choose a relaxing full-day excursion aboard the sailing catamaran Renegade, with famous beach BBQ, or enjoy the beach and snorkeling on a fun half-day trip aboard our power catamaran Adventure. Experience one of our Sunset Sails; a beautiful time to be out on the water! For the ultimate St. Croix experience, all our boats are available for private charters for weddings or large groups. Gift Certificates available. Give someone the gift of an experience they will always remember. Located on the Christiansted boardwalk; retail store. Authorized National Park Service Concessioner. www.bigbeards.com, Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628 Buck Island Charters. Snorkel with us; young Rock Stars welcome!

Come explore Buck Island with us! Caribbean Sea Adventures offers a variety of boating packages to fit your every need. With options ranging from full, half day or private charter trips to explore Buck Island’s underwater snorkel trail, to sunset sails along the beautiful coastline, there is an option for every occasion. New to our fleet is a 32’ Boston Whaler, offering a more intimate charter experience. All Buck Island trips include snorkel gear and instruction, guidance on the underwater trail, flotation devices, water and rum punch. Scuba diving trips and wedding ceremonies also available. www.caribbeanseaadventures.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027 Take a fast and exciting sail with local sailing legend and calypso recording artist Llewellyn Westerman aboard his 37-foot locally-designed and built, six-passenger performance trimaran Charis+. He’s been sailing to Buck Island National Monument since 1960 and assures a comfortable arrival to the beach or the first designated underwater National Park. Snorkel gear is provided. Departs from the St. Croix Yacht Club at Teague Bay 9 to 1:00 am, 1:30 to 5:30 pm, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Personalized sails available. Call for more information and reservations

Lyric Sails – 340-201-5227

Book Online

www.CaribbeanSeaAdventures.com

Or call 340-773-2628

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Experience the magic of Frederiksted sailing onboard the custom-built 63ft historic racing catamaran, Jolly Mon! On our signature live music sunset sail, be serenaded by local and visiting musicians as you sip on complimentary rum punch, spot turtle tracks at Sandy Point, and watch a beautiful West End sunset.

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STEAL SOME TIME AND GET IN THE WATER!

Caribbean Sea Adventures Welcomes a New Addition to the Fleet!

“We have been dreaming of this boat for years,”says Matt Ridgway, Virgin Islander and owner of Caribbean Sea Adventures. “Our newest vessel was built here on St. Croix by Gold Coast Yachts.

be offering sand bank parties, private charters, sunset cruises for the family, and adult-only sunset cruises.

We are thrilled with the boat, the design is sleek with a huge emphasis on comfort. Our goal was to bring a little luxury to our Buck Island experience.

This boat accomplishes that in a number of ways. The plush seating is broken up so each group gets their own corner of the boat, or you can grab the day bed. When it’s time to get wet, the bow opens up with stairs leading into the water and a fresh water shower awaits your return.

“Celebration.” Bringing a little luxury to our Buck Island experience.

If snorkeling isn’t your thing, we’ll crank your favorite tunes and relax at the bar. Some of the other things we love about the boat is how efficient it is, our 19kts-24kts gets incredible fuel economy which means we will

be creating fewer greenhouse gasses this year. The engines are also equipped to filter out micro plastics, one the biggest threats to the ocean today.

In addition to offering snorkel tours to Buck Island we will

Booking with Caribbean Sea Adventures is easy. Our mobile-friendly website has all of our availability live online, with instant confirmations.

Our reservations team can also be reached at info@ caribbeanseaadventures.com, or by phone at 340-773-2628 (text capable).

We look forward to spending a day on the water with you soon! “

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Buck Island Charters

Departing Teague Bay Teroro II & Dragonfly

with Captain Carl or Captain Heinz

SAIL • SNORKEL • HIKE

Sail aboard Teroro II (42’) or Dragonfly (38’) Trimarans and experience a personalized tour of Buck Island Reef National Monument.

The National Underwater Trail is a snorkel sight second to none!

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Recommended in Frommer’s Tour Guide

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Llewellyn’s Charter 340-773-9027

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Watersports

TAKE THE PLUNGE—MAKE SOME MEMORIES!

Sweet Bottom Dive Center. Learn to Dive!

SCUBA DIVING ST. CROIX, USVI Dive a wreck, wall, pier and reef all in one day!

340-773-DIVE (3483)

Sweet Bottom Dive Center. Spearing Lionfish on the Wall.

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Diving here is easy & accessible with an array of experiences. All dive boats are inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard and captains are USCG certified. Sea life is abundant and changes with the time of day and time of year. More than 500 species of fish, 40 types of coral and hundreds of invertebrates inhabit the water.

Buck Island Reef National Monument – is 6,000 feet long, a ½-mile wide and includes the 176-acre island and 18,839 acres of submerged land and coral reef system.

Frederiksted Pier – Macro life abounds; depths reach 50’ at the end of the pier; pilings are at 25’.

Butler Bay Wrecks – 5 wrecks together on St. Croix’s Northwest tip; the deepest is at 110’ and the shallowest is at 20’.

Salt River Canyon – This Northshore site has two walls facing each other across a quarter mile of blue water.

Cane Bay Wall – Rated one of the top dives in all the Caribbean. Not to miss!

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2 Breathtaking Locations • Cane Bay Beach • Davis Bay Beach

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Classes, Shore, Boat, Wall, Pier & Night Diving Available

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Sweet Bottom Dive Center.

Get Certified!

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JOIN THE EXPERTS! BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS cont.....

Want to explore the West End by day and stay away from the crowds? Book a private day sail! Sail, snorkel, swim and relax in the always calm waters of the West while being taken care of by our professional crew!

Private evening sails are also available by request.

Sunset Sails sail Wed-Sun, private day sails are available daily. See our music schedule and book online at lyricsails.com or follow us on Facebook @lyricsails.

Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161 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.

DIVING 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

Nep2une Scuba Diving – 340-227-1915 Nep2une Scuba Diving, St. Croix’s newest, “old” dive shop is located just steps from the Frederiksted Pier. A service-oriented dive shop, featuring two, six-pack dive boats, to keep your dive experience personal. We are the only dive shop diving 33 unique, dive sites on the West End of St. Croix. Our staff offers a high level of dive service and owner/boat captain/instructor Kiersten

DIVE EXPERIENCE — Diving St. Croix for 38 Years Michelle Pugh, a 41-year resident of St Croix, learned to dive in Los Angeles while high school and hasn’t stopped since!

In 1992, along with Jacques Cousteau, she was inducted into the platinum Pro 5000 through SSI. In 2004, she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Frame for being the first woman to dive with killer whales in the wilds of Canada, the first American woman to teach diving in Moscow, Russia and for establishing the mooring system on St Croix to protect the coral reefs.

Michelle was also given the SBDC and Congressional Award for Entrepreneurial Success for Dive Experience.

Sam Halvorson, Captain, Instructor, Dive Master, and Videographer, has been on board for 29 years. He knows the reefs like the back of his hand. His videos are a favorite souvenir!

Michelle, who’s made over 10,000 dives on St. Croix, is the only dive center owner that actually dives most everyday—guiding lots of customers by request. While developing

the dive mooring sites, she has explored most St Croix reefs and walls. Michelle has also traveled the world just to dive—like the East coast of the US from Florida to Rhode Island, the West coast from Canada to Mexico, The Red Sea, Australia, Solomon Islands, Borneo, PhilipSusan Wall pines, the Antarctic, and most of the Caribbean Islands. And, I recently returned from the Galapagos Islands!

Dive Experience is St Croix’s first dive operator and the first PADI 5-star IDC center.

They teach diving from novice to professional instructors. Located at Kings Alley on the boardwalk, their USCG-licensed dive boat is steps away on the dock. The full-service center features basic snorkel equipment to recreational and professional dive gear from Aqualung (US Divers) plus hats, towels, tees, Trudi Gilliam fish art and the largest Reef sandal selection on island. “With years in the business and my experience over time, I’d can say that Dive Experience is simply the best!”

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Watersports WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? St. Croix’s most experienced dive guides can find. Open 7-days-a-week, 8am – 5 pm. www.n2scubadiving.com, Facebook, IG

Sweet Bottom Dive Center – 340-773-DIVE (3483)

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Fidao is committed to you, our customers, ensuring our service is above the rest. Our dedicated instructors, Jenny Keith and Margi Erway, are always enthusiastic and available to help.

Dive Master Paul Silnes, our primary Night Dive Guide, is ready to show you creatures that only

Find us in 2 breathtaking locations. At Cane Bay Beach, in our NEW 2,200 square foot facility and at the Carambola Beach Resort at Davis Bay. We offer daily shore diving to the famous ‘Wall’ only a short distance off each of the beaches. Dive our beautiful, healthy corals to see tropical fish, turtles, rays and reef sharks or schedule a boat or pier dive. Whether you’re interested in a Discover Scuba Diving experience or are working towards a certification, such as; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, a Specialty Course, Professional Instructor Ratings or Technical Diving, we can accommodate you.

Air, Nitrox or Trimix tank fills available along with top-notch scuba and snorkeling equipment to rent. Discover why diving with Sweet Bottom Dive Center is a sweet experience! www.SweetBottomDive.com, FaceBook and Instagram.

JET SKI & SEA SCOOTERS Mermaid Adventures SeaScooter Snorkel Tours - 310-742-5015 Get ready to be propelled through the beautiful Caribbean waters on a SeaScooter snorkel tour tailored just for you. As it pulls you through the water, you conserve your swimming energy and get the most coverage of our enchanting blue waters during your snorkeling time. We are a mobile company that goes out to all the hottest snorkel locations like the Frederiksted Pier, Sandcastle, Cane Bay, and Green Cay across from Tamarind Reef. We provide high-end snorkel equipment and train you on its use before your tour time starts. We also photograph and video your entire tour. By touring with us, you are helping to keep the reef healthy for future tours and generations to come. Part of all proceeds benefit reef charities on St. Croix. Open every day, 9am - 6pm. www.mermaidadventures.net, FB, IG

West End Water Sports – 340-277-8295 Located in Frederiksted at the popular Rainbow Beach next to Rhythms Restaurant and Bar, we offer lounge chairs, umbrellas, Jet Ski rentals or tours by appointment, and now Yamaha Sea Scooters—the perfect way to explore the world underwater! The West End has some of the calmest and clearest waters on the island. Our beautiful swimming and snorkeling area is in front of the beach and, beyond that, the Jet Ski free ride zone is large and uncrowded for safe and fun riding. More action can be found on a Jet Ski tour to Sandy Point and Hams Bluff Lighthouse. Call or book online on our website. Spend a relaxing day on Rainbow Beach and enjoy good island food and drinks from Rhythms at the same time! www.wewatersports.com, FB

Mermaid Adventures Snorkel Tours like only Mermaids and Merman do Snorkel with ease on underwater propulsion scooters!

Book Your Adventure Today!

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LIVE THE BIO BAY EXPERIENCE! KAYAK TOURS Island Kayak Sailing Adventures - 340-626-3921

Rediscover St. Croix from a new perspective!

At Island Kayak Sailing Adventures (IKSA), we offer customizable and personal kayaking, sailing, SUP-ing, inshore and offshore extreme kayaking fishing adventures, and exploring remote beaches, lagoons, estuaries, and nearshore reefs, using Hobie Tandem Island Trimarans and Mirage Eclipses. If snorkeling is challenging, then the Zayak Seasled is for you giving head and body support out of the water while allowing you to see below through a viewing window! Something for the whole family! Our main priority is our guests having an amazing on-water experience with superlative customer service. Located on the Frederiksted Waterfront, we can come to a beach near you!

Break away from everyday stress and give us a call! Open 7-days-a-week, 9am – 5pm. www. kayaksailingadventures.com, FB—IKSA.

Sea Thru Kayaks VI – 340-244-8696

Your paddle sport Go-To on St. Croix! Located inside of Salt River Bay National Historical Park

and Ecological Preserve, providing a waterfront experience into the heart of nature and history.

Experience the incredible natural phenomenon of our bioluminescent bay in our completely transparent kayaks. Your entire boat will become immersed in millions of light-emitting micro-organisms with limitless visibility of the glowing wonders around you, creating a bucket list experience unlike any other. Soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy one of our daytime tours in the Caribbean sun, creating a fun and family-friendly experience in one of our glassbottom kayak eco or beach tours. For the more adventurous, view our rentals, from glass bottom and ocean kayaks, to soft top and transparent SUPs. www.seathrukayaksvi.com, FB

Virgin Kayak Tours – 340-514-0062

Voted ‘Best Kayak Tour’ on St. Croix for the past eight years by the readers of the VI Daily News! Family owned and operated for 20 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

Mermaid Adventures. Propel through the water on a SeaScooter!

Kayaks, so your tour is effortless, even in windy conditions, and focus on St. Croix ecology, Pre-Columbian history, and the cultural landscape. “You’ll definitely see our passion shine through on every St. Croix kayak tour!”

Located off Route #80 at Salt River Marina. www.virginkayaktours.com, FB, IG

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Beaches Public

MAKE A BIG SPLASH! All beaches in the USVI are open to the public although access through private property and hotels may have restrictions.

Buck Island Reef National Monument The National Park Service has operated Buck Island Reef as a National Park since 1961.

Underwater trail, two beaches, two picnic areas, snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facilities. Seven miles East of Christiansted; use authorized National Park Service concessionaires. www.nps.gov/BUIS

Buck Island. Ted Davis

Cane Bay Beach

On St. Croix’s Northshore, this is a long, sandy beach with shade and great snorkeling; relatively shallow and nice for swimming. Diving’s famous ‘Wall’ is located here. Sweet Bottom Dive Center and EAT@Cane Bay to serve you!

Columbus Landing

Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493 at the site of Salt River Bay. Take the road to the left of Salt River Marina. Minimal facilities.

Managed by the Territorial State Historic Preservation Office (DPNR), and is within the boundaries of the National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. www.nps.gov/SARI

Cane Bay Beach.

Ted Davis

Cramer Park

Before Pt. Udall, on the East End, is a beautiful long, deep beach with bathrooms, changing rooms, and picnic tables.

Dorsch Beach

On the right, just before Sandcastle on the Beach Hotel and Beach Side Café, is a wonderfully convenient beach with parking and some shade.

Frederiksted Beach.

Ted Davis

Frederiksted Beach

Right next to Ft. Frederik, it is a favorite of cruise ship passengers. Convenient parking and changing facilities.

Rainbow Beach

North of Frederiksted this is a lively beach with bar and restaurant. West End Watersports offers flyboard, Jetski, paddleboard, and kayak rentals.

Live music on Sunday afternoons. A local favorite!

Reef Beach

Right next to Duggan’s Reef Restaurant on the East End is a nice slip-of-a-beach. With a very gradual decline, the beach is perfect for windsurfing or for swimming with small children.

The Reef Golf Course is across the street.

Sandy Point

Sandy Point.

Susan Wall

Located on St. Croix’s West End, this spectacular beach is part of Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge and is one the longest in the Caribbean!

Leatherback Turtle nesting is underway now and the beach is closed to the public until the first week in September. Follow on Facebook.

Shoy Beach

Deep and lush, this beach is located inside the entrance to The Buccaneer Hotel; the guard gate attendant to the right will let you through. Park at the end of the road. No facilities; some shade trees. A local favorite.

Shoys Beach.

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Golf & Tennis Sunday, November 7th

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oin us for the 25th Annual St Croix Coral Reef Swim! Registration is open and planning is in the works for a memorable, safe race. The St. Croix Coral Reef Swim 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.

The event includes a one mile, two-mile and a five-mile race through turquoise water and colorful coral reefs, both ending at The Buccaneer’s palm-lined beach where a steel band and refreshments await. 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, a living coral reef designated an underwater park by the U.S. National Park Service. With three distances to choose from, the Coral Reef Swims offer an experience for all level of swimmers.

Five Mile Swimmers begin with Race Marking at Green Cay; taxis leave The Buccaneer at 6am.

The Five Mile Race begins from Buck Island at 7:30am. Two Milers meet on The Mermaid Beach at the Buccaneer for Race Marking at 7:45am. Taxis leave to take swimmers to Pull Point for the start at 8:15am. One Mile Swimmers meet for Race Marking at The Mermaid Beach at 8:45am. Taxis leave to bring swimmers to Shoy Beach for the start at 9:15am.

Awards Lunch and Ceremony at The Terrace Restaurant. Schedule is subject to change. Exact schedule will be posted/emailed the week before the race. Vaccination Required for participation.

PLAY TIME!

GOLF

TENNIS

Tee-off at one of St. Croix’s exceptional golf courses!

Open to the public. Stay tournament-ready!

Carambola Golf Club – 340-778-5638

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2143

Open 7 days a week, 7:30 am – 4 pm.

Commissioned by Laurence Rockefeller and designed

by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., a beautiful, challenging 18-hole course that stretches over 7,000 yards with water hazards coming into play on seven holes. Pro Shop. Clubs and cart rentals.Call for rates, specials, and tee times. www.golfcarambola.com

Open Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 11:30 am and 3 – 6:30 pm; Sunday, 8 am – noon.

Eight East End courts; lighted courts by appointment. Pro Shop and Game Match Service. Tennis Pro available for lessons. Call to reserve court time. www.thebuccaneer.com

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2144

Open 7 days a week, 7:30 am – 6 pm.

An East End, 18-hole course that takes the player over rolling hills to the water’s edge with incredible views! Call for rates and tee times. Pro Shop. www.thebuccaneer.com

The Reef Golf & Disc Golf Courses - 340-773-8844

Open 7 days a week, 7am - 5pm, Nov 1 - Apr 14.

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 8 am - 3pm, Apr 15 - Oct 31.

Fun, Fast & Affordable! Beautiful 9-hole golf course and 18-hole Disc Golf course (plus Pickelball and Tennis) all with phenomenal views of the Caribbean overlooking Teague Bay on St. Croix’s East End. Full PROshop and driving range; carts and club rentals available. www.reef.golf.stx

The Buccaneer Hotel courts.

Steve Simonsen

Par 72 Championship Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

The Buccaneer is the host hotel again this year with discounted rates available. For more info, visit www.thebuccaneer.com | www.swimrace.com | Facebook, St. Croix Coral Reef Open Water Swim Races

Photo by Kelly Greer

Tee times from 7:30am - 4pm

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Destination St. Croix GOOD TO KNOW!

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 has two 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. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near Ft. Christiansvaern, until 4:30 pm, and a public lot with fees on Strand and King Cross Street. Running from mid-island west to within 1 mile of Frederiksted is the 4-lane, divided Melvin H. Evans Highway. The speed limit is 55. In other areas, the 35 mph limit applies; in town, 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

WORSHIP St. Croix’s history is mirrored in its old church structures. 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, 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 midisland home.

There are 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 Muslim mosque, to name a few. A church listing can be found in the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 48.

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7 FLAG HISTORY HISTORY is what this island has an abundance of, going back several thousand years. Back then, the Amerindian population that had migrated here from South America called it Ay Ay. A tribe known as Caribs lent their name to the region and was encountered at Salt River in 1493 by the first Europeans, the 17-ship fleet of Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the new world. He claimed the island for Spain and called it Santa Cruz, the Spanish version of its present name.

Over the following centuries, many European nations started exploiting the Caribbean archipelago, with the British, Dutch, and French joining Spain in taking possession of the rich resources found in some of the islands, battling pirates that posed a dramatic challenge to the treasures derived from mineral resources.

But agriculture, in the form of sugar cane cultivation, turned out to be a winning formula, as sugar, and its by-product rum, were incredibly valuable crops.

Under changing ownership by the Dutch, British and French, including a brief ownership by the Knights of Malta, this island did not prosper, and it was sparsely colonized. The French, that owned it from the mid-1600’s and gave it its present name, actually abandoned it around 1700 having failed at developing a viable plantation economy.

For over 30 years St. Croix returned to its natural state, when a business enterprise of the little Scandinavian nation of Denmark, that since 1666 had taken possession of St. Thomas and later St. John to the north of St. Croix, in 1733 made the

decision to expand and purchase this island from the French.

Known as the Danish West India and Guinea Company, it excelled in sugar cultivation and export made possible by slave trade from West Africa, a necessity for developing a large-scale operation of sugar cane harvests, for which this island was ideally suited thanks to its terrain and rainfall.

In no time, the island was transformed, with forests giving way to planted sugar cane fields by thousands of enslaved persons who, after being brought here under horrific conditions, toiled in the fields under the hot sun.

The island’s cane fields and accompanying estate structures were owned by an assortment of nationalities, with the English, Scots and Irish dominating, but the military and administration was run by Danes, after the island ownership was conferred to the Danish king in 1771.

Soon, a lot of money was made here, but at a high cost of human life.

The island posed health risks from tropical diseases and poor hygienic standards and opposition to the cruel treatment of the enslaved eventually brought about emancipation in 1848, several years after the British-owned islands had initiated it. But the fact that cane sugar was not so valuable since beet sugar now competed with it made conditions worse, and a revolt in 1878 led to further decline.

So the islands of the Danish West Indies, as the three were called, were a sad sight and, in the early 20th century when WW1 was underway, the United States took interest in us for our strategic location, particularly as the Panama Canal had just been completed, and Germany was threatening to take possession of us. At a price of $25 million in gold, the transfer of the islands, to be known as the United States Virgin Islands, took place on March 31, 1917. And, the rest is History, of a different kind.

East End Sunset.

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LOCATION/SIZE. St. Croix coordinates are 17.7246° N, 64.8348° W. We are part of the US Virgin Islands, located 90 miles East of Puerto Rico, and part of the Antilles chain from the Bahamas down to Trinidad. St. Croix is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, is 82.8 square miles, 28 miles long x 7 miles wide.

GETTING HERE. There are direct flights on AA, Delta, Spirit, and Bohlke Int’l Airways from the US. Inter-island airlines are operated by Cape Air, Seaborne, and Sea Flight VI. QE IV Ferry Service operates between St. Thomas and St. Croix. US citizens don’t need a passport.

CLIMATE. Year-round temps are in the 80s during the day, 70s at night, with summer somewhat warmer. Easterly trade winds keep the humidity down. Most showers are over in minutes. Residents collect rainwater from their roof into household cisterns; saltwater distillation plants help the supply. With water scarce, it is used sparingly.

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.

POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal system, 1st class mail is .50 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .35 cents, international rates are $1.20 for cards and letters. See Maps for post office locations, Pg 54-58.

TIME. We are on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), one hour earlier than EST but the same as EST during Daylight Savings.

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.

CURRENCY & BANKING. We use the US dollar and credit cards are accepted everywhere. First Bank (all branches) open Mon-Th, 8:30am4pm, Fri, 8:30am-5pm. Sunny Isle & Frederiksted branches, Sat, 9am-1pm. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) Orange Grove open MonFri, 8am-4pm, Sunny Isle, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay and Peter’s Rest open Mon-Th, 9am-3pm, Fri, 9am-3:30pm. Oriental Bank, Sunny Isle, open Mon-Wed, 8:30am-4:30pm, Th & Fri, 8:15am5:30pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. See maps for locations, Pg 54-58.

TAXES. No sales tax but a 12.5% government tax is applied to hotel rooms.

COMMUNICATIONS. We have several radio stations and three television stations. Cable and Dish TV carry the national news. There are 2 daily newspapers, The St. Croix Avis and VI Daily News (also online), and St. Croix Source for online local news.

TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE. Local area code is 340 does not need to be dialed for local numbers on island. We have an AT&T Store at Sunny Isle Shopping Center, 340-778-6400 and Sprint/T Mobile Store in Peter’s Rest, 340-713-0055.

HOLIDAYS. We celebrate Federal and Local holidays; the government closes for both, banks close for most, shops close on major holidays.

VISITORS BUREAU. Dept. of Tourism office is upstairs in the Frederiksted Mall, Strand St, Frederiksted. Open Mon-Fri and cruise ship days, 340-772-0357. A smaller office is in the Kings Alley Hotel lobby in Christiansted, open Mon-Sat, 10-5pm.

WEDDINGS. For a romantic island getaway, tie the knot here and simplify your destination wedding! Request more info at www.visitusvi. com. Fill out and submit your Wedding Request for Proposal online.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS. 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance, Landline 340-772-9111—Police, Fire, Ambulance, Cell Phone 919-684-2948—Divers Alert Network 340-773-2244—VI Territorial Emergency Management 340-778-6311—St. Croix Hospital 340-776-5283—AA • 340-473-1497—Alanon

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Staying Here Air Conditioned Beach Casino Children facilities / daycare Fitness Center Full Kitchen and Patio / Deck Golf Hiking Trails Internet Non-Smoking Pets Allowed Pool Restaurant Spa Tennis Watersports Wetbar / Microwave Whirlpool

Easy Hotel Guide

Phone The local area code is (340)

BE OUR GUEST!

Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River 340-772 1684 Carambola Beach Resort

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Caravelle Hotel & Casino 340-773-0687 Caribbean Breeze Apartments 340-227-9853 & Vacation Homes Chenay Bay Beach Resort 340-201-1309 Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 340-773-0210 Club St. Croix

340-718-9150

Colony Cove

340-718-1965

Company House Hotel

340-773-1377

Cottages By The Sea

340-772-0495

Cruzan Classic

340-332-2504

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort

340-773-9700

Frederiksted Hotel

340-772-0500

Holger Danske Hotel

340-773-3600

Hotel on the Cay

340-773-2035

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

Sand Castle on the Beach

340-772-1205

Sugar Beach St. Croix

340-718-5345

Tamarind Reef Resort & Marina 340-718-4455 The Buccaneer

340-712-2100

The Fred

1-844-789-8784

The Palms at Pelican Cove

340-718-8920

The Waves at Cane Bay

340-718-1815

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Escape to St. Croix and stay awhile! The largest of the US Virgin Islands, citizens don’t need a passport to visit. Find blue waters, trade winds, lush landscapes, a rich culture, and friendly folks. Come to dive, fish, golf, shop, eat, experience our history, or just relax and soak up the island vibe. Our St. Croix Hotel & Tourism Association members are eager to help create a real and memorable vacation. Go to www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com For the latest travel requirements for entry into the USVI and during your stay, visit www.usviupdate.com The Buccaneer offers tennis, watersports, shopping, a spa, beaches, pools, restaurants, and golf all on the same property. www.thebuccaneer.com Carambola Beach Resort is open with limited services and amenities. Spacious suites, pool, beach, fitness center, restaurants. www.marriott.com/renaissance hotel/st croix Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort becomes an allinclusive resort for adults only (18+) in October. Re-designed rooms, new food and beverage concepts, watersports, mini golf, tennis, fitness center, two pools. www.carinabay.com Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Rentals is a gated, historic Frederiksted property, within walking distance to beaches, the pier, shopping, and dining. All new studios or 1 bedrooms with charming 1/2-acre garden, BBQ/kitchen, and pool. www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620.

Club Comanche, Hotel St. Croix is a small, landmark hotel within the Christiansted National Historic District. Overflowing with West Indian charm, stay in the Main House or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse.

Large pool and restaurants. www.clubcomanche.com At Hotel on the Cay, step into an atmosphere of casual elegance! On a private cay in Christiansted Harbor, the 53-room resort is ideal for couples, families and adventure seekers and features a restaurant, terraces, pristine beach, pool, and water sports. A short ferry ride to the Wharf. www.hotelonthecay.com Holger Danske Hotel, Christiansted Boardwalk. Boutique size, 42 rooms. Large balconies, restaurant, pool deck overlooks harbor, ferry ride to beach. www.holger-hotel.com

Staying Here GRACIOUSLY LOCAL!

Club Comanche

Holger Danske Hotel

Susan Wall

Hotel on the Cay

Susan Wall

Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes

Susan Wall

EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF FREDERIKSTED!

HISTORIC DANISH PARSONAGE • LUSH GATED COURTYARD

1200 King Cross Street Christiansted Boardwalk

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Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 9 pm Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes Prince Street, Frederiksted • 340-227-9853 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620

A Historic Caribbean Retreat on the Christiansted Boardwalk

340-773-0210

www.clubcomanche.com

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Getting

DRIVE SAFE

TAXI SERVICES Epidel Taxi & Tours............................340-643-0205 Believe It Taxi Service.........................340-690-3774 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport:...340-778-1088

Taxi Rates

1 2 or More, FROM AIRPORT TO: Person each pay 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) Tamarind Reef Resort..........................$21 ($11)

OLYMPIC—ACE Rent A Car

FROM CHRISTIANSTED TO: The Buccaneer........................................$9 Cane Bay................................................$24 Carambola.............................................$30 Divi Carina Bay....................................$18 Frederiksted..........................................$24 Gallows Bay............................................. $6 The Palms at Pelican Cove..................$16 Tamarind Reef Resort..........................$12

($5) ($11) ($12) ($9) ($11) ($3) ($9) ($6)

FROM FREDERIKSTED TO: Carambola.............................................$27 ($11) Christiansted.........................................$24 ($11) Divi Carina Bay....................................$36 ($18)

46 Years on St. Croix!

Experience Olympic’s Friendliness! www.olympicstcroix.com • CARS: Wranglers, 4WD, Soft Top, w/AC, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Versa, Focus, Toyota Yaris, Minivans, SUV’s •Unlimited Mileage - Low Rates • Most Credit Cards Honored • FREE pickup & return to most locations. We meet all flights at anytime.

340-718-3000 • 1103 Richmond Conveniently located 1 minute away from the seaplane at the entrance to Christiansted.

NATIVE SON FERRY - R/T WEEKEND RATES St. Croix / St. Thomas - www.nativesonferry.com

QE IV FERRY SERVICE St. Croix to St. Thomas

$60 One Way

Schedule subject to weather conditions

rent@olympicstcroix.com Call us direct: 888-USVI-CAR (888-878-4227) or fax: (340) 718-9000 No other discounts apply.

Restrictions may apply.

10% DISCOUNT

with this coupon presented at the time of rental on direct reservations only. Valid April 15 - December 1.

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Depart St. Croix 8 am Arrive St. Thomas 10:20 am Depart St. Thomas 3 pm Arrive St. Croix 5:20 pm

BOOK ONLINE! www.qe4ferry.com

(340) 473-1322

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TAXI INFORMATION

■ Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street near Government House and in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.

CONFIRM THE RATE BEFORE GETTING IN A TAXI AS TAXIS ARE NOT METERED ON ST. CROIX. RATES MUST BE POSTED IN THE TAXI.

■ 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.

Taxi Charges & Special Provisions ■ The charges to areas not listed in this schedule

shall be arrived at by using the nearest place with a rate crossed to the next place ahead with a rate closest to the passenger’s destination.

■ A taxi driver, while on duty, shall not refuse any passenger unless the passenger is intoxicated and disorderly or in the possession of a pet (other than a seeing eye or service dog) that is not properly secured in a kennel. No charge for service dogs. Large kennel charge, $30., small kennel, $20.

■ Round-trip fares – double the 1-way fare plus waiting charge of $1. per minute after 5 min.

■ 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).

■ Sightseeing Tours—1-4 passengers, $100.00, 5+ passengers, $20. each for 3-hour tour.

■ Questions or Complaints—Call the VI Taxi Cab Commission at 340-773-1561, M-F, 8amnoon, 1-5pm. www.tcc@vi.gov

EPIDEL Taxi Service & Tours

Amador Delerme • 340-643-0205 amadordelerme2015@gmail.com stxepidelvi@gmail.com

LOWEST Rates Cars, Jeeps, SUVs, Vans!

Seasonal Specials!

Low Rates Friendly Service JEEPS CARS SUVs VANS Free Vehicle Delivery to many Hotels!

Car Rental Car Rental Car Rental Car Rental Car Rental

Consistently Voted Best Car Rental

Reservations budgetstcroix.com or Call 340.713.9289 • Toll Free 888.264.8894 • Airport 340.778.9636 • Christiansted by Seaplane 340.713.9289 • Cruise Ship Passengers call for reservations 340.713.9289

Renter must be 25 or older (ages 23-24 an underage driver fee applies), have valid driver's license & major credit card. An independent Budget Systems Licensee.

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St. Croix Dive Sites A series of dive site descriptions.

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Stingraysted – This dive has a sloping wall that starts in 40 feet and goes well below 1000 feet. Great place to see Sting Rays!

See lots of Barred Squirrel Fish, Yellowtail Snapper, & Turtles.

2. Scotch Banks – Find a sloping wall on the West side; sand chutes and flats go all the way to Buck Island! Look for Nurse Sharks under ledges, Conch, Eels, and Peacock Flounders. In deep water, see Black Coral and Elephant Ear Sponges.

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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.

Brought to you by Dive Experience, Christiansted boardwalk.

8. Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 9. Northside Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 10. Sand Castle On the Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 11. Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 12. The Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 13. The Palms at Pelican Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 14. Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Other Interests 1. Captain Morgan Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 2. Caribbean Community Theater (CCT). . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Cruzan Rum Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 4. East End Marine Park Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . L-3 5. Estate Whim Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 6. Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center . . . . . . H-2 7. Island Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . H-2 8. Hams Bluff Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 9. Men’s Coalition of the VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 10. Point Udall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1 11. Randall “Doc” James Racetrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 12. Salt River National Historic Park & Ecological Preserve . G-0 13. St. Croix Seashell Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 14. St. Croix Yacht Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 15. Sunny Isle Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 16. The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands . . . . . . . D-4 17. University of the Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3

Shop Duty Free 1. Plaza Extra East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 2. Rouge Duty Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Sweet Lime Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3

FOR YOUR SAFETY “St. Croix, the Island With a Heart” AED Locations

Sports 1. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Carambola Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 3. Carambola Zip Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 4. Llewellyn’s Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 5. Mermaid Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4, G-1 6. Sea Thru Kayaks VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 7. Sweet Bottom Dive Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 8. Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 9. The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 10. Virgin Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 11. West End Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

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.

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1. Clinical Laboratory, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-3 2. Mt Welcome Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Plessen Healthcare, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3

PETER’S REST CONVENIENCE CENTER Located on Rt. 62 between Rt. 68 and Rt. 70 taking Residential Household Waste, Green Waste, Bulk Waste, Scrap Metal & White Goods plus Household Hazardous Waste. You can also recycle your aluminum and steels cans here to support the Boys & Girls Club. Operated by Virgin Islands Waste Management.

Operating Hours — Monday – Friday, 6 am – 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 6 am – 5 pm, Holidays, 6 am – 2 pm.

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CHRISTIANSTED WALKING TOUR Let’s start a leisurely walking tour of Christiansted at the site of the Old Scale House 1 on the harborfront, known as the Wharf. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service. Major construction of a new bulkhead for the Wharf is limiting access to this building that displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrels of rum and sugar.

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Staying Here 1. Carvelle Hotel & Casino 2. Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 3. Company House Hotel 4. Holger Danske Hotel 5. Hotel on the Cay 6. Kings Alley Hotel 7. King Christian To Your Health!

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing construction, access to the Fort for the time being is limited but free of charge. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm which coincides with the hours of the adjacent Fort Parking Lot whose hours are strictly enforced. Brochures available at the Visitor Center.

The Steeple Building 4 across Hospital Street, formerly the Lutheran Church, dates from 1753. This site, on the Walking Tour, is currently closed for renovation.

Across Company Street lies the onetime Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse 5 , built in 1749 as a storage facility for hundreds of barrels of sugar and rum. In its courtyard, slave auctions were formerly held.

Originally, Government House 6 on King Street, was built as a home for a Danish merchant. That section dates from 1749; another section, the previous town house of a wealthy Danish plantation owner, was joined to it in 1826, together becoming the seat of the Danish West Indies government. The grand staircase and portico were added in 1830, as was the impressive ballroom/reception hall on the second floor by Governor General Peter von Scholten, who had his office and official residence here. Due to COVID-19 restrictions tours of the site have temporarily been suspended.

The Lord God of Sabaoth 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.

Across on Company Street is the historic Lutheran Parish Hall, and in the courtyard the former Pastor’s residence.

Walking up Queen Cross Street to Company Street takes you to Apothecary Hall 8 on the left corner. Opened in 1828 by Danish pharmacist Peder Eggers Bentzon, the town’s first pharmacy remained here until 1970.

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.

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Your tour of Frederiksted begins at Fort Frederik 1 by the cruise ship pier and waterfront park. Construction on the Fort began in 1752 and was completed in 1760. Featuring a museum with several permanent exhibits, and an art gallery, it is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Admission $5., children under 12 free.

A public beach with showers and bathrooms is next to Fort Frederik.

Governor General Peter von Scholten proclaimed the emancipation of the enslaved population in the Danish West Indies on July 3, 1848, from adjacent Buddhoe Park 2 named for the renowned slave rebellion leader, a bust of whom is displayed there.

The Oscar E. Henry Customs House 3 was built in the 1800s. The Freedom Fountain 4, facing the pier, was installed for the Emancipation’s 150th Anniversary Celebration.

After severe damage during a labor insurrection in 1878, parts of the town were rebuilt in Victorian style. Victoria House 5, on Strand Street, preserves 63Frederiksted architecture of that time. the The Visitor’s Bureau 6 is located upstairs on Strand Street above the Frederiksted Mall and next door to the historic light blue building housing the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 7. Free admission to exhibits and gift shop.

Frederiksted is home to several historic churches, including St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 8, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 9, Friedensberg Moravian Church 10, and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church 11.

The handsomely restored Arthur Abel Complex 12, formerly The Danish School (1799), is now the office of the Lieutenant Governor in Frederiksted at Hospital and Market Street. At Strand and Queen Cross Streets is the Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library 13, built in 1803. Just behind it lies the Dorsch Theater 14, an open-air stage and event site. The Market Place 15, is still in use today, as it was in 1751 at the founding of Frederiksted.

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Open every day, year-round. The entrance gate is to the left when you reach the property and parking lot. The Whim Museum 3 , on Centerline Road, is the site of a former sugar cane plantation and temporarily closed. The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands 4 also on Centerline, showcases on 16 acres of ruins of a former sugar plantation 1500 native & exotic species. Award-winning Ridge2Reef Farm 5 , on Creque Dam Road, is a USDA Certified Organic Farm with produce, tours, and workshops. The Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge 6 is .5 mile beyond the west end of the Melvin H. Evans highway. See St. Croix Map, Pg 54 for location.

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Food & Drink 1. Beach Side Café 2. Cibone 3. Six Nine Restaurant & Bar 4. Tap Deck Other Interests 1. Albert Edwards Fish Market 2. American Legion Hall 3. Dorsch Theater 4. Emile Henderson, Sr. Fire Station 5. Ft. Frederik Beach Bathhouse 6. Frederiksted Community Boating & Sailing Assoc.

7. Frederiksted Health Care 8. Hams Bluff Lighthouse (north of Frederiksted) 9. Legislature of the Virgin Islands 10. Our Town Frederiksted 7011. Paul E. Joseph Stadium

12. Police Bike Patrol Unit 13. Public Restrooms 14. St. Croix Country Club Shop Duty Free 1. Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 2. Franklin’s on the Waterfront Sports 1. Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism 2. Cruzan Cowgirls 3. Island Kayak Sailing Adventures 4. Lyric Sails 5. Mermaid Adventures 6. Nep2une Scuba Diving 7. West End Water Sports Staying Here 1. Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes 2. Cottages By the Sea 3. Frederiksted Hotel 4. Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge 5. Sand Castle on the Beach 6. The Fred Hotel

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Viola Petersen Edwards, 1950s.

Gordon and family at Coakley Bay, 1940s.

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tour the island. He also plans to reconnect with at least Edna-Mae Coff Belardo, Melba Canegata, and Olie Christiansen.

The tale of his island childhood, in his own words, follows.

I grew up in an idyllic setting, warm weather, outdoor sports, beaches to myself, boating in the harbor...we made boats from galvanized roofing with wood for a bow, stern, and hand paddles.

My parents (George Leslie Edwards and Viola Petersen) weren’t rich (they made about $3000 a year), but we were better off than most, living in my grandmother’s (Albertina) house at 5 Church Street (now the home of Caribbean Dance Co) and driving a Model A Ford.

Granny cooked over charcoal on a kitchen hearth and kept things cool in an icebox; later a kerosene stove and frig. Rainwater from cisterns was boiled, cooled and refrigerated, the same for milk delivered to our house. Fresh meat came from the butcher and fishermen blew the Conch Shell when they arrived at the market with a catch. Fruit and vegetables came from the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.

In the summer, we spent two weeks at Coakley Bay, along with other families, at an old great house. My parents and other parents came out after work for swimming and playing on the beach. Some afternoons, Dad would get off early, get a loaf of bread, can of corned beef, and cheese and sodas and take us to the beach at Cramer’s Park. Quakers taught in our schools and one, Bill Channel, taught me to swim.

Melvin Klyvert, a boyhood friend, and I used to climb a Kenip tree to eat the sweet fruit that grew in bunches like grapes. I loved to listen to New York Yankee games on the Armed Forces Radio Network and weave belts on a loom, learned in school. In a couple hours, I could make and sell one to a store for $1.50, catering to tourists.

Sailing to Buck Island with Uncle Anton (Teytaud) on his 25’ sailboat, Intrepid, was fun.

Sometimes just us or other family members,

Ena Petersen & Anton Teytaud on Intrepid.

Gordon with Mother, Grandmother, and daughters Kathy & Alisa Edwards, Church Street.

but later he took tourists there to snorkel the reef and swim the beach. He was involved in getting the Reef designated as the first Underwater National Park.

Great Uncle Joe (Petersen) had great stories of sailing on schooners all over the world as a young man. I loved reading comic books and going to serial movies on weekends on the waterfront. The theatre was partly owned by Uncle Anton’s father so I got in for 10 cents.

Mother, a native of St. Croix, USVI, was of mixed race born a Danish citizen, becoming a US citizen in 1927. She worked in both the Danish and US Post Office and later the VI Department of Finance. A family social planner, she did simple parties and picnics while Uncle Anders (Carl Anders Petersen) organized island treasure hunts.

Dad, a native of Antigua, BWI, was of mixed race and remained a British citizen until his death in 1945 when the US Army was stationed here. I had dual citizenship until I was 21. He worked for Cable & Wireless Ltd. I remember watching him rapidly hitting the keys as he sent messages by Morse Code.

In September1945, my mother and sister Rosemary Edwards (would be Galiber) left for NYC so she could finish high school and go to college, later returning to the islands. I stayed with Granny and Uncle Anders and didn’t see either of them for five years.

I was first or second in my class each year; Uncle Anders was principal of the elementary

Gordon Edwards today.

school and Aunt Ena (Petersen) taught me in 2nd and 7th grades. After getting a Boy Scout Handbook for Christmas one year, I went to my Lutheran Pastor and talked him into sponsoring a troop, the first in the islands. I stayed active until I left for NYC at 16 to live with my mother.

From 1950 on, Gordon’s life took a turn that proved not only his innate intelligence and athleticism but ambition and flexibility.

As a teenager, through hard work at a fruit stand in New York, he supported himself and achieved higher education, later taking him through the Marine Corps as a training officer, to be crowned by a career including a doctorate in teaching sports medicine.

He traveled to Europe, connected with Danish relatives, and savored the great attractions of the old world. A father of two from an earlier marriage, he moved to North Carolina, met and married Melba Smith in 1979 and had two more. He has volunteered for sports activities and training for kids and built his own geodesic home in 1984.

We welcome this proud son of St. Croix!

I am looking forward to meeting my friends from my days growing up in St. Croix.

They were the BEST YEARS of my LIFE ! It will be wonderful to see what has changed and what has remained the same. Stay in touch if you like.

Gordon Edwards 200 Poplar Station Circle NW. Apt 103 Concord, NC 28027 Nina York and Susan Wall collaborated on this feature.

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CHANGE COURSE, MAKE YOUR MOVE! ing our clients with personal service based on experience, knowledge and skills. We are always excited to show off our island’s real estate market, customs, and culture. We have the reputation for putting you, the client, first and placing your needs and goals at the top the list. Thinking Real Estate?... Think RE/MAX St. Croix. View a list of our real estate professionals on Page 2 and connect with us today. info@livingonscroix.com www.livingonstcroix.com Joe Caruso – St. Croix Island Life Real Estate 340-474-0466 What is “Island Life”? Island Life is about enjoying your life. It’s about being comfortable, relaxing, enjoying the sunshine, and being on and in the water. I want to show you what Island Life is about and help you see if St Croix is the right spot for you. My professional success for the last 44 years is the result of listening to clients’ requests and using my knowledge and experience to turn those requests into realities.

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ST. CROIX Sky Watch

OCTOBER 2021 / NOVEMBER 2021 NORTH

Our clear skies are perfect for star gazing!

VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE NORTH INDICATOR IS FACING NORTH

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.

November Moon Phases

New Moon.................... 6 Oct First Quarter...............12 Oct Full Moon....................20 Oct Last Quarter................28 Oct

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

Sunrise & Sunset October Sunrise.............................................................. 6:12 am October Sunset................................................................5:56 pm November Sunrise.......................................................... 6:24 am November Sunset...........................................................5:42 pm

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Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month.

CONSTELLATIONS: UPPER CASE • Stars: Lower Case

Just after the Sun sets look toward the southwest for a very bright, star-like object.

This is the planet Venus, the third brightest natural object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. If you watch Venus you may see it change color from white to red to blue. Venus is not actually changing color. You can see the planets because they reflect sunlight. As the light from Venus passed through the air around the Earth, the air distorts the light and you see Venus seem to change color from white to red to blue to white to red and so forth. Because Venus is so bright and because it appears to change colors, it is the most commonly reported UFO! Once the sky grows darker look high in the southern sky for two more bright planets, although neither is as bright as Venus. The brighter of the two is Jupiter. Slightly to the west of Jupiter is Saturn.

High in the western sky you can easily spot three bright stars forming a large triangle in the sky. 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.

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Brightest and lowest in the sky is Vega, in Lyra the Harp. Fainter stars very close to Vega in the shape of a parallelogram form the harp. In mythology this is the harp invented by Hermes, which Mercury gave to Orpheus, the musician who joined Jason and the Argonauts.

On another occasion Orpheus took his into the infernal regions and charmed Pluto, king of Hades, with the music of his harp to win back his lost bride Eurydice.

To the south of Vega is Altair, in Aquila, the Eagle. The eagle was the bird of Zeus and is often represented carrying aloft the young boy Ganymede. Aquila was also known as the bird of Jove and the bearer of his thunder.

Whatever the legend, it is impossible to take the fainter stars that join with Altair and really make an Eagle out of this part of the heavens.

Deneb is the third bright star and is to the east of Vega and Altair. Deneb and marks the tail of Cygnus, the Swan. Perhaps you can see a Swan here. Faint stars form the Swan’s body and long neck and others the bird’s wings.

There are many legends that might account for the presence of a Swan in the heavens. One myth states that the Swan represents Orpheus,

who was slain by Bacchus. However Orpheus’ music was so wonderful that he was changed into a Swan and placed in the heavens near his beloved harp.

East of the triangle and north of Jupiter look for four stars forming a large square.

The square is the body of Pegasus, the Flying Horse. Other faint stars extending to the west form the horse’s head, neck and front legs. Oh, by the way, this horse has no hind legs or tail and is flying upside-down! Why did these stars become thought of as Pegasus, the Flying Horse? No one knows.

On November 19th there will be a partial eclipse of the Moon. As seen from the Virgin Islands some 97% of the Moon will be within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow. Eclipses of the Moon are very slow events. The middle or maximum of this eclipse will be at 5:02 a.m. when the Moon will be very low in the western sky.

If you are up early looking at the eclipse, look higher in the western sky for the seven bright stars that form Orion, the Hunter. Two stars mark the Hunter’s shoulders, two more his knees and three his belt.

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