St Croix This Week - may 2015

MAY 2015

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ST. CROIX THIS WEEK

Guiding Visitors & Locals for 44 Years

Hand-Wrought Jewelry

50th Anniversary Year

Often imitated, but never duplicated...

Sonya’s original “St. Croix Hook.”

One Company Street Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820

Telephone 340-773-8924 Toll-Free (USA) 1-877-766-9284

Website: sonyaltd.com • E-mail: sonyaltd@attglobal.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS Apr / May 2015

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Cover Artist

Reef Jam celebrates our marine environment.

Susan Wall

FEATURES

St. Croix Food & Wine Experience................................. 3 Captain Morgan Ironman 70.3....................................... 3 Duty Free Shopping Allowance....................................... 8 Café Christine................................................................ 24 Meet Cover Artist John Obafami Jones........................ 36 Our Danish Connection —VELKOMMEN!................ 39 Furniture Traditions Linking Denmark & Our Islands......................................... 39 Two For the Road (Water): Teroro II & Dragon Fly........................................... 41 Cruzan Open Regatta..................................................... 46 Seashell Exhibit.............................................................. 46 Remember to Drive Left................................................ 48 Island Worship............................................................... 49 St. Croix’s National Parks — A Glimpse Into the Past: Salt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecological Preserve.... 59 Top 10 Reasons to Buy Real Estate on St. Croix........... 63

LEISURE

Events Calendar..................................................... 4-7 Shopping...................................................................8 Easy Shopping Guide..............................................10 Dining......................................................................22 Easy Dining Guide..................................................32 Restaurant Entertainment......................................32 Attractions & Tours.................................................34 Island Art.................................................................36 Island Weddings......................................................38 Watersports.............................................................40 Recreation/Beaches.................................................47 Treat Yourself...........................................................60

John Obafemi Jones.

ON THE COVERS APRIL 2015 “Juba this & Juba that” Mixed Media

DESTINATION ST. CROIX

Helpful Info & Phone Numbers.............................48 Easy Hotel Guide.....................................................50 Accommodations....................................................51 Transportation........................................................52 Shells and a Fan, Lawaetz Museum, Frederiksted.

Susan Wall

MAPS

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

LIVING

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

MAY 2015 “La Bega’s Carousel” Mixed Media

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

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

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

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

Good Day and welcome to the United States Virgin Islands! Our people welcome you. We are a unique place to visit with a variety of islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island and dozens of small cays and islets. Each island is unique.

Each offers distinct and memorable experiences.

St. Croix is our largest island and we invite you to discover our historic towns; Christiansted and Frederiksted and discover the quaint shops and Danish Architecture. St Croix has wide open spaces, magnificent vistas and a unique culture.

St. John is almost all National Park and perfectly preserved. It has sparkling turquoise bays and long, lazy beaches. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

St Thomas is the shopping center of the Caribbean with duty free shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Charlotte Amalie is the capital city of the United States Virgin Islands with its huge natural harbor, bustling port and vistas that will take your breath away. Try our underwater delights, bask on a beach, soak up some sunshine, sail into sunset or hike the trails. You can see why we call this "America’s Paradise."

As the new Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, I assure you that we will do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable. Our people are warm and friendly. We will welcome you in conversation. Don’t hesitate to ask people for directions or shopping tips. Our people are eager to help you enjoy your visit.

I extend to you my warmest greetings and hope you enjoy your vacation in the United States Virgin Islands!

Sincerely, Kenneth Mapp Governor

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APRIL — Eat, Drink & Be Merry!

he St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one of the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix. Decadent and dynamic events, hosted by celebrated chefs and renowned wine makers, are scheduled for April 12 – 18 during this award-winning Caribbean Culinary Festival!

It all starts with Cuisine on the Green at Carambola with culinary bites and cocktail samples at select tees. Next comes Tutto Bene’s Gourmet Vintner Dinner on the 14th pairing Chef Todd Gray with Sommelier Ellen Kassoff Gray including a gourmetthemed auction. That same night, you can choose to dine around Christiansted in the City Crawl to include Café Christine’s, Rumrunners, and Zion Modern Kitchen. Follow up with Just Desserts at Zion Modern Kitchen with Chef Duff Goldman of Charm City Cakes and host of the Food network’s Duff Til Dawn and Ace of Cakes.

Wednesday, April 15 brings on the Food Fight! at Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Resort and Spa with chefs Ray Lampe, Hawaii’s Sam Choy, and Facebook Chef Dean Spinks competing in a hilarious series of challenges. The next night is the 15th Annual Taste of St. Croix at Divi Carina Bay Resort.

Sample food from more than 50 local restaurants and wines from around the world!

Friday, April 17, the Cork & Fork Dinners, with perfectly pair dinners in fabulous settings, are sold out but you can still attend the Sunset BBQ on the Frederiksted Pier with multiple bars and grills. Five celebrity chefs and local culinary students come together for this awesome event.

The food!

The excitement!

Ted Davis

The wine!

Ted Davis

The place! (Taste of St. Croix)

Ted Davis

Quiana L. Adams, Q Studio, LLC

Saturday, April 18, for children 6 – 12 year old, there’s Kids Cooking at the Pearl B. Larsen School taught by Chefs Ashley McKinnon and Frank Robinson. That night, this week-long event comes to a close with Wine in the Warehouse featuring wine tastings with winemakers present, great apps, live music, a wine auction and wines for sale!

The St. Croix Food & Wine Festival benefits the St. Croix Foundation, a non-profit community foundation that directs resources toward high impact initiatives in the areas of public education reform, public safety, and island beautification. For more info see the Events Calendar pages 4-7.

www.stcroixfoodandwine.com www.tasteofstcroix.com

MAY — Conquer the Beast! grounds. This same loop is repeated before returning to Christiansted where they turn up Company Street, turn right at Prince Street, and down King Street to the FINISH!

Sunday, May 3, the 27th Annual St. Croix Ironman 70.3 Triathlon comes alive! This premier destination event combines the beauty of St. Croix with the challenge of an unforgettable course. Hundreds of athletes from all over the world vie for a slot in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

Swim. 1.24 miles. The early morning swim starts on the beach at Hotel on the Cay, in Christiansted Harbor, and follows a triangular course in sometimes choppy water. The course, marked by small orange and white buoys ends at the wharf area with a ramp exit.

Run. 13.1 miles. The bikers now morph into runners and head out on a two-loop course. Runners take East End Road to The Buccaneer Hotel where the course takes a 2-mile course through the hotel

Hundreds of volunteers spring into action along the course at Aid Stations or manning the Medical or Massage tents at the finish. Hundreds more cheering spectators anxiously await the first glimpse of this year’s winners as they complete a brutal but beautiful course.

www.stcroixtriathlon.com • 340-773-4470

Bike. 56 miles. From the wharf transition area, bikers head off on what is a hot, hilly and frequently windy circumnavigation of St. Croix. An 8-mile loop to the East comes first before heading West to the legendary climb called “The Beast.” Bikers descend to the Melvin Evans Highway heading East to Cramer’s Park before picking up the East End Road back to Christiansted.

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Events - St. Croix A PR I L / M AY 2 0 1 5

CRUISE ARRIVALS APRIL 2015

Sat, April 4

8am

Maasdam

Sat, April 11

8am

Adventure

Sun, April 12

8am

Summit

Sun, April 12

8am

Jewel

Mon, April 20

7am

Jewel

Sat, April 25

8am

Adventure

*Ship schedule subject to change. Call 772-0357.

ONGOING Renuatum Spa Ayurvedic Retreats Hotel St. Croix, Christiansted Engage in bliss & peace with a 4-day Ayurvedic retreat! Packages include yoga classes, Bliss therapies, personal consultations, 3-night stay, 2 organic meals. (340) 718-2440 FIRST SUNDAYS, 5:30 PM Jazz Vespers St. Croix Reformed Church Feast your ears on the outstanding jazz sounds of our island’s talented artists. (340) 778-0520.

MONDAYS, 5 PM Crab Races Fort Christian Brew Pub The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on!

(340) 713-9820 MONDAYS, 6 PM Caribbean Night The Palms at Pelican Cove Enjoy a Traditional West Indian buffet, with Mocko Jumbies, fire dancers & live music! $30 pp; $25 pp for children ages 12 & under. Reservations (340) 718-8920. palmspelicancove.com

FIRST TUESDAYS, 6 PM Wine Club The Galleon Taste fine wines paired with hors’d oeuvres.

Reservations (340) 718-9948 TUESDAYS, 7 PM Beach BBQ & Floor Show Harbormaster Beach Club Take a short ferry ride to Hotel on the Cay for an all-you-can-eat beach BBQ with Steel Pan Music, Mocko Jumbies, Broken Bottle & Limbo Dancing + Fire Eating. $30 pp.

Reservations (340) 773-2035 TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, 9-11 AM Nursery Open St. George Village Botanical Garden Shop here for beautiful tropical plants!

(340) 692-2874

St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, April 12 – 18.

Quiana L. Adams, Q Studio, LLC

WEDNESDAYS, 5 PM Crab Races Divi Carina Bay Resort The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on!

(340) 773-9700

FRIDAYS 5:30 PM Crab Races Deep End Bar & Restaurant The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on!

(340) 718-7071

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

(340) 718-8920

APRIL 2015

FIRST WEDNESDAYS, 11:30 AM C.O.R.E. Lunch café fresco, Christiansted Honor Earth Day! Buy lunch & hear updates on worldwide lionfish management & what’s new in lionfish research around the globe.

Sponsored by CORE (Caribbean Oceanic Outreach and Restoration). (340) 201-2340 SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 11:30 AM C.O.R.E. Lunch Turtle’s Deli, Frederiksted Buy lunch & hear updates on the regional lionfish management & what’s new in lionfish research around the globe.

Sponsored by CORE (Caribbean Oceanic Outreach and Restoration).

Call (340) 201-2340 THURSDAYS, BUFFET, 6 PM ENTERTAINMENT, 8 PM West Indian Style BBQ and Floor Show Divi Carina Resort & Casino Come hear a steel pan band & see Mocko Jumbies; traditional West Indian buffet. $35 pp; $19 pp for children ages 12 & under.

Reservations (340) 773-9700 X 732

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APRIL 1 – MAY 31, 9 AM – 3 PM Seashell Exhibit Fort Frederick Museum Monday – Friday & cruise ship days Admission to Fort Frederik – $3 adults, $1 students & seniors APRIL 3, EVENING Annual Passover Seder B’nai Or Synagogue St. Croix Jewish Community holds its annual Friday night Passover seder. Pre-registration required. Rabbi Marna: (304) 514-7578, stcroixjewishcommunity.org APRIL 3, 4, 8 PM On Stage: Hell to Pay Caribbean Community Theater CCT boasts outstanding comedic actors. LOL at this comedy by John Andreini.

(340) 778-1983 www.cct.vi APRIL 4, 11, 12, 20, 25, 8:40 AM Frederiksted Historic Walking Tour Meet at Freedom Statue, across from Frederiksted Pier for a 1.5 hour guided tour of historic Frederiksted hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism). $20 adults/$10 children, 8-12. Comfy shoes & water recommended. Call (340) 277-4834, info@chantvi.org.

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S U N S E T J A Z Z , A P R I L 2 2 & M AY 2 2 , F R E D E R I K S T E D APRIL 8, 11:30 AM Lunch in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden Enjoy a 3-course gourmet luncheon prepared by culinary students from St. Croix Career & Technical Center. $20 pp Garden members, $25 pp non-members. Call (340) 692-2874.

making a final stop at the new Zion Modern Kitchen for a delectable dessert created by Chef Duff Goldman of Food Network’s Duff ‘til Dawn. $100 pp. Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com APRIL 14, 7:45 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Just Desserts Zion Modern Kitchen Meet & greet Chef Duff Goldman of Charm City Cakes & host of the Food Network’s Duff Til Dawn & Ace of Cakes. Taste his confections, mingle & celebrate all-things-dessert. $40 pp.

Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com

APRIL 9, 5-8 Art Thursday Christiansted Visit more than a dozen galleries & shops that show the works of local artists & jewelry makers.

Stay after for dinner in town. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors & locals! (340) 713-4569. Facebook APRIL 9, 5-8 PM Second Thursday Art Show Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts CMCA features a guest artist in the courtyard.

Music by Ronnie Russell & guests, tasty hors d’oeuvres, good times, & cash bar. Museum members free, guests $5. (340) 772-2622. cmcarts.org APRIL 10, 5-8 PM Art Show Opening Reception Walsh Metal Works Gallery Opening night for the Mike Walsh & Luca Gasperi sculpture & painting exhibit; continues through May. (340-332-2504). Facebook.

APRIL 10, 10 AM Victor Borge Listen & Learn Workshop Estate Whim Museum Learn about music, dance and song in a workshop for children and seniors. (340) 772-0598. www.stcroixlandmarks.org.

APRIL 10, 11 7:30 PM Candlelight Concert Series Estate Whim Museum The St. Croix Landmarks Society invites you to classical performances by world-class musicians in a unique & romantic setting.

(340) 772-0598. www.stcroixlandmarks.org APRIL 12, 8-10 AM S.U.P. Clinic & Beach Walk Cheney Bay Beach Resort Experience marine ecosystems with St. Croix Environmental Association while taking a basic paddleboard lesson & beach walk at Southgate Coastal Reserve.

Ages 16 & up. Time subject to change. $10 SEA members, $15 non-members. Call (340) 773-1989.

APRIL 12, 10 AM-2 PM Wooden Utensils Workshop Mount Victory Camp Craft your own spoon, fork & knife out of sustainably harvested local wood while enjoying a day in the rainforest hills. $25. Bring lunch. Register, 340-201-7983. www.mtvictorycamp.com w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

Walsh Metal Works Gallery Show, April 10 – May.

APRIL 12, 12 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Cuisine on the Green Carambola Golf Club Experience the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course & enjoy culinary bites & cocktails at select tees. Nongolfers tour the tastings with or without a golf cart. $200 pp golfer, $75 pp taster with golf cart, $50 pp taster w/o golf cart. stxfoodandwine.com.

APRIL 15, 4:30 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Food Fight! on the Beach Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa Celebrity Chefs Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ, Hawaii’s Sam Choy & Facebook Chef Dean Spinks compete in a hilarious series of challenges that might include swimming, boats, seafood & trivia. This is a chef competition, not a dinner. $75/pp.

Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com

APRIL 14, 6 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Gourmet Vintner Dinner Tutto Bene Restaurant This event pairs celebrity Chef Todd Gray with Sommelier Ellen Kassoff Gray. With its gourmetthemed auction, this classy, lively dinner kicks off a week of indulgence & generosity. $250 pp.

Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com.

APRIL 14, 6 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience City Crawl, Christiansted Dine around historic Christiansted & sample food & beverages from some of the town’s most happening restaurants. Enjoy a first course at Cafe Christine, stroll to Rum Runners for a 2nd course,

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JAZZ IN THE PARK, APRIL 24 & MAY 29, CHRISTIANSTED BANDSTAND APRIL 15, 6:30 PM Artist Guild Slide Show & Talk Palms at Pelican Cove UVI professor, artist & illustrator Cynthia Hatfield will present a slide show on Aesthetics: ways to look at, appreciate, talk about & judge art according to different philosophical points of view.

(781) 248-6027 APRIL 16, 6 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience A Taste of St. Croix Divi Carina Bay Resort The event that started it all! Sample delicious dishes from over 50 local restaurants & wines from around the world at this amazing festival.

Celebrity chefs & special guests judge; you graze to the backdrop of the sea & stars! $95 pp. Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com APRIL 17, 5:30 PM (SOLD OUT) St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Cork & Fort Dinners Fabulous wines, by visiting vintners, come together with perfectly paired menus, by Facebook Executive Chef Tony Castellucci, Chef Kevin Fonzo & USVI’s celebrated chef, Digby Stridiron, in fabulous settings. $1000/pp. stxfoodandwine.com APRIL 17, 6 PM St. Croix Food & Wine Festival Sunset BBQ Frederiksted Pier This barbecue feast, prepared by celebrity chefs and culinary students, offers multiple bars & grills & a breathtaking shoreline view. $50 pp adult, $25 pp child. Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com.

APRIL 18, 5AM Run-to-Your-Library Road Race Florence Williams Public Library Run or walk among the historic Christiansted buildings & celebrate National Library Week in this 33rd annual flat route 5K race. (340) 643-2557. virginislandspace.org

APRIL 22, 6-8 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a beach chair or blanket & catch the hip sounds of local & international jazz artists. Food available for sale. Conviviality & music free.

APRIL 22-26 Women’s Coalition Tennis Classic Buccaneer Hotel Tennis Club Join friends & players from all over the Caribbean for fun & games, sets & matches! This charity tennis classic supports the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s free programs & services in the community.

Register by April 17th. (340) 718-3036.

Crucian Triathlon Jump Up, May 1

Susan Wall

this fun event tops off the festival. Bring a sweater! For tickets, directions & parking tips, see stxfoodandwine.com APRIL 18, 10 AM-12 PM Free Snorkel Clinic Ft. Frederik Beach Attention school-aged children to adults! Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. St. Croix Environmental Association provides instruction, gear and light refreshments. Sponsored by Reef Jam. (340) 773-1989.

APRIL 18, 2PM Krewe de Croix Tattoo Contest Deep End Bar & Grill Come sport that fabulous tattoo! You might win a great prize! (340) 332-6801.

APRIL 18 Hike & Campout Jack’s and Isaac’s Bay The St. Croix Hiking Association invites you to a good trek with a sleepover! (340) 772-2073.

APRIL 18, 10:30 AM St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Kids Cooking Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School This lively class, taught by celebrity chefs, caters to 6-12 year-olds & makes cooking fun for the whole family. $25/pp. Tickets: stxfoodandwine.com

APRIL 19-25 Earth Week Festival Frederiksted Historic District A week of fun-filled arts, cultural & healthy living family events in celebration of Earth Week. www. cleansweepfrederiksted.wordpress.com (340) 227-1978.

APRIL 18, 6PM St. Croix Food & Wine Festival Wine in the Warehouse Leeward Islands Warehouse Featuring live music, a silent auction, fine wine tastings with winemakers present, fabulous appetizers & wines for sale at discounted prices,

APRIL 22, 11:30 AM Lunch in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden Enjoy a 3-course gourmet luncheon prepared by culinary students from St. Croix Career & Technical Center. $20 pp, Garden members, $25 pp nonmembers. Reservations (340) 692-2874.

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APRIL 24, 5:30-7:30 PM Jazz in the Park Fort Christiansvaern Bandstand Bring blankets, chairs, coolers & friends to the jam session presented by Community Music! Free.

(340) 277-3914 or (340) 332-4055.

APRIL 24, 6-9 PM Earth Day Reception Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Celebrate the creation of rum barrel trash receptacles painted by local artists & students for use in Frederiksted. (340) 772-2622. www.cmcarts.org APRIL 26 Afternoon Hike Estate Thomas Join St. Croix Hiking Association & hiking enthusiasts for a fun outing! (340) 772-2073.

APRIL 30, 5 PM 24th Paradise 5K Road Race Buccaneer Resort Tune-up for the Captain Morgan Ironman 70.3 on the exact route used in the triathlon. Mingle with pros & visitors! (340) 643-2557. virginislandspace.org.

MAY 2015 MAY 1, 6PM 17th Annual Children Run Christiansted Sunday Market Square to Wharf Kids 13 & under kick off the Triathlon events (& Jump Up) in this short race down King Street.

Everyone wins a certificate & medal. Registration, 4 pm. (340) 643-2557. www.virginislandspace.org MAY 1, 6-10 PM Triathlon Jump Up! Downtown Christiansted A favorite, free quarterly event! Local bands, street vendors, Mocko Jumbies. Stores open late, bar & restaurant specials. Sponsored by Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association (CRRA).

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ART THURSDAY, APRIL 9 & MAY 21, CHRISTIANSTED! MAY 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 8 PM. MAY 10, 4 PM On Stage: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress Caribbean Community Theater In this entertaining comedy set in the Tennessee home of the bride, five bridesmaids discover that they have more in common with each other than with the bride. (340) 778-1983. www.cct.vi

MAY 21, 5-8 Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted Visit more than a dozen galleries & shops that show the works of local artists & jewelry makers.

Stay after for dinner in town. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors & locals! (340) 713-4569.

MAY 21-24 2nd Annual Coconut Cup SUP Festival Freedom City Surf Board Shop & Beach Grill Show off your skills during a weekend of stand-up paddling & fun at this World Paddle Association sanctioned “Luxury Destination” race. A non-profit 501(c)3 event. (340) 227-0682. www.freedomcitysurf.com.

MAY 3 Captain Morgan Ironman 70.3 Island-Wide Top triathletes from around the world compete for Ironman World Championship spots in one of the oldest & greatest races ever, aka “Beauty and the Beast”. www.stcroixtriathlon.com

MAY 22, 6-8 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a beach chair or blanket & catch the hip sounds of local & international jazz artists.

Food available for sale. Conviviality & music free.

MAY 3, 10 AM-2 PM Bone Fish Hook Workshop Mount Victory Camp Learn how to make your own primitive fish hooks out of bone, whether for fishing or simply for beautiful jewelry. Make your own line with plant fibers from the wild; learn the basics of primitive fishing. $25. Bring a lunch. To register (340) 201-7983. www.mtvictorycamp.com MAY 3 Moonlight Hike East Salt River Hike with fellow nature lovers in the light of the moon! (340) 772-2073. www.stcroixhiking.org MAY 6, 11:30 AM Lunch in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden Enjoy a 3-course gourmet luncheon prepared by culinary students from St. Croix Career & Technical Center. $20 pp, Garden members, $25 pp non-members. Reservations (340) 692-2874.

MAY 13-17 9th Annual Viva-Casa Tennis Tournament Buccaneer Hotel Tennis Club Pick up your racket, play your best & fundraise for CASA-VIVA which benefits abused & neglected children in foster care on St. Croix.

(340) 718-3036.

MAY 15, 4:30-6 PM Free Youth Photography Workshop Fort Frederik St. Croix Environmental Association offers David Berg, of Blackwood Imaging, to teach 8-12 yearolds to capture cultural & ecological features in downtown Frederiksted. Bring a digital camera you can work & walk around town or beach.

Parental attendance encouraged.

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MAY 23-24, 8:30 AM Beeston Hill Rehab Center Cup Golf Tournament Carambola Golf Club A weekend-long tournament on our famous Robert Trent Jones course! Format: Ryder Cup/ Match Play. (340) 778-5638.

Captain Morgan Ironman 70.3, May 3.

Ramon Serrano

MAY 16, 10 AM-12 PM Free Snorkel Clinic Southgate Beach School children & adults, learn to snorkel or advance your skills. St. Croix Environmental Association provides instruction, gear & light refreshments. Sponsored by Reef Jam. (340) 773-1989.

MAY 17, 12 PM Annual VIPD Golf Tournament Carambola Golf Club Compete on these world-class links & raise funds for the VIPD K-9 Unit. (340) 778-5638.

MAY 20, 11:30 AM Lunch in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden Enjoy a 3-course gourmet luncheon prepared by culinary students from St. Croix Career & Technical Center. $20 pp, Garden members, $25 pp non-members. Reservations (340) 692-2874.

MAY 20, 6:30 PM Artists Guild of St. Croix: Art Talk Artist, illustrator & teacher Laurie Ingersoll demonstrates & discusses ways to up-cycle (re-use) paintings which might not merit framing into fun new works of art! (781) 248-6027.

MAY 24, 8:40 AM Historic Frederiksted Walking Tour Meet at Freedom Statue, across from Frederiksted Pier for a 1.5 hour guided tour of historic Frederiksted hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism). $20 adults/$10 children, 8-12. Comfy shoes & water recommended.

Reservations (340) 277-4834, info@chantvi.org.

MAY 24, 1 PM-10 PM 8th Annual Reef Jam Rhythms at Rainbow Beach A St. Croix Environmental Association project, Reef Jam celebrates the marine environment & coral reefs of the VI. Live music, great food, drinks, snorkel clinic, youth educational activities. (340) 643-6095.

MAY 25, 5 AM Memorial Day 2-Mile Run Beeston Hill Fitness Center This 32nd annual race, with views from the bypass, overlooks the Christiansted National Historic Site & honors those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. (340) 643-2557. www.virginislandspace.org MAY 29, 5:30-7:30 PM Jazz in the Park Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand Bring chairs, blankets, coolers & friends & catch the sounds of Pikey & the Renaissance Band.

Presented by Community Music, Inc. Free.

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Duty-Free Shopping

MAKE IMPORTANT PURCHASES HERE WITH DOUBLE THE DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCE!

Duty-Free Allowance “The Duty-Free allowance for US citizens is $1600.00— DOUBLE THAT OF OTHER ISLANDS!”

When shopping on St. Croix,

US citizens can enjoy a DutyFree Allowance of $1600.00 per person, including children, every 30 days whether buying to pack or mail. This could add up to a $6400.00 joint declaration for a family of four residing in one household and traveling together!

Ribbon bracelet.

Sonya Ltd.

COMPANY STREET The Blue Mutt—340-643-7203

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

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

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

Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5 pm 5 Company Street, Christiansted

340-643-7203

When returning to the US

you will be required to fill out a separate customs form for these items. You may be asked to show your receipts so it is important to keep a good record of what you buy. This Duty-Free Allowance is double the $800.00 limit from

Cache of the Day – 340-773-3648

Whim”sea”cal treasures await you when you step into this charming colorful shop on historic Company Street in Christiansted. Under the sea critters will delight kids and adults alike from pretty mermaids to cuddly seahorses & turtles as well as puzzles, books & light-up bath tub toys for all ages. You’ll find attractive home décor items such as clever sink strainers, embroidered guest towels, beautifully designed shell & palm tree serving pieces with napkins to match as well as prints & handicrafts from local artists. Sea glass jewelry, fragrant soaps, colorful beach cover-ups, tropical beach bags, the best cards on the island, the cutest shop dog & so much more are just inside the door strung with dancing Mocko Jumbies at #55 Company Street!

Sonya’s – 340-778-8605

Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook.

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

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

You may also take 5 cartons of cigarettes and 6 bottles of liquor back as long as 1 of the bottles is a product made in the VI such as Cruzan Rum. Liquor boxes are free to check aboard your return flight!

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can mail gifts to friends and relatives (not includ­ing tobacco and alcohol)—one package a day to the same address up to $100.00 in value with no declaration.

Check the Easy Shopping Guide on Page 10 to find what you’re looking for.

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.

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)

An island favorite in historic Christiansted, this gallery is home to the distinctive designs of local artist/metalsmith, Whealan Massicott.

Whealan has been crafting for over 20 years and is fortunate to have a fabulous team of artisans join him in creating magical jewelry.

Being a musician at heart allows life’s movements, patterns, and rhythms to play out in his raw, organic designs. Ib designs Feel Good Jewelry is a salute to the simplicity of life and to the inspiration of creativity. Come see our new Om, Gratitude, and Anchor collections.

Truly artful, truly unique, truly Caribbean!

Feel Good Jewelry for Feel Good People. Stop in to say hi to Whealan, Kris, and the rest of the ib family. Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com

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Island Tribe of St. Croix – 340-719-0936

This unique women’s store specializes in batik clothing for women of all sizes, Small to 4X. Island Tribe of St. Croix features a casual line of “patchwork” styles and an “island elegant” signature line. Beaded jewelry, sarongs, scarves, hats in all the vibrant, rich colors of the Caribbean compliment any style. New arrivals weekly. Special orders welcome. Gift certificates available. Great prices and a fun place to shop. Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm. www.islandtribestcroix.com

QUEEN CROSS STREET Hotheads – 340-773-7888

This trendy shop has swimwear for all shapes and sizes including hard-to-find separates, cup sizes, long torso, and attractive styles for full-figured women. We also carry colorful sarongs, cover-ups, bags, great accessories, casual and dressy clothing, and sandals.

And…the reason for the name – hats, hats, and more hats! Come see us in our new location on Queen Cross Street near Strand. We’re open 7 days a week, Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm.

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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.

Beautiful batiks in every color and every size + accessories to mix and match!

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Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional.

Joyia Inspirational Jewelry

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

Artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to her working studio to experience handcrafted jewelry Christiansted Christiansted• utilizing gold, gold-filled, silver, copper, and precious stones. Come see our “intention jewelry” line and have names, dates, or inspirational words hand- engraved on your pendants, bracelets, and rings…perfect to commemorate any occasion! Stop by and transform your inspirations into wearable art. Be inspired.

Be creative. Be intentional. Mon-Sat 10-5pm.

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KING STREET Panache Jewelers – 340-719-6624

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

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

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My Girlfriend’s Closet – 340-514-8008

My Girlfriend’s Closet is a darling boutique that aims to ‘Empower Women Through Fashion’ by offering women’s designer apparel, footwear & accessories intended to celebrate the positive qualities of four girlfriends—the casual bohemian (for an easy going style), the classy professional (for the business woman on-the-go), the comfy athlete (for the fashionably fit) and the chic trendsetter (for the sexy ‘fashionista’). Regardless of which ‘girlfriend’ you are, MGC will celebrate your uniqueness, quench your thirst for trendy fashions &, most

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New, Exclusive Apparel, Accessories & Art

Wednesday - saturday, 11:30am - 5pm 15 King Street, Christiansted Text 340-514-8008

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importantly, empower you while you empower others. After all, what are girlfriends for? For every item purchased, a donation will be made to a charitable organization addressing women’s issues on the island. Now featuring exclusive art by El’Roy Simmonds! Wed – Sat, 11:30 – 5 pm. www.mgcstx.com

Nelthropp & Low – 340-773-0365

Located in the heart of downtown Christiansted, Nelthropp & Low is tucked under the Danish arches at the entrance to Pan Am Pavilion. Inside you’ll find a variety of unique treasures for everyone’s tastes. Voted Best Diamonds in the VI Daily News Reader’s Poll since 2009 & Best Fine Jewelry in 2010, 2012 & 2013, they are the leader in diamond education and experience on St. Croix.

Specialties include custom bridal, jewelry design, handmade island bracelets, Chaney jewelry, men’s titanium & alternative metal jewelry, charm bracelet beads, Australian opals, treasure coins, silver, watches & island-inspired designs. Owner Rob Low has been creating jewelry on St. Croix since 1978, and staff jeweler/gemologist Nicole Gariepy has been working with fine jewelry on island since 1997. www.nelthropp-low.com

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The Purple Papaya – 340-713-9412

Nested in St. Croix’s historic Christiansted, and embedded in the hearts and minds of everyone who has entered through its doors, is the Purple Papaya Souvenir and Gift Shop. The store is loaded with a full line of souvenirs, cold drinks and snacks, the largest selection of embroidered tee shirts and sweatshirts, Hawaiian shirts and dresses, sun tan lotions, sunglasses, towels, hats & caps, disposable cameras, batteries, and quality beach/swimwear for the entire family. So, if you are looking for excellent customer service, and quality merchandise, come on in. It’s the island’s number one spot for ALL your Duty Free shopping, and vacation needs. It’s where you always get more for Le$$!

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Baci Duty Free â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-773-5040 On the corner of Queen Cross & Strand, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to serve your island shopping needs. Elegant stones are set in precious metals by designers such as Vahan. Kattan, Lafonn & Colore; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a large assortment of handmade island hook bracelets in silver, gold & Black Titanium from The Hook Company; beautiful hand-painted enamel jewelry by Belle Etoile; amazing sterling silver jewelry from â&#x20AC;&#x153;butterfly wingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the Gem of the Caribbeanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Larimar, or our local chaney.

Consider our authentic treasure coins or South Sea Pearls for a one-of-a kind jewelry purchase.

Sunglasses include Maui Jim, Oakley, Costa, Gucci, Juicy, Marc Jacobs, Polaroid & Suncloud.

We have the best assortment of fine Swiss & fashion watches on St. Croix. Be tempted by our wide selection of liquors, fine bourbons, scotches & rums from around the world plus cigars in our humidor. Stateside packaging service! Open Mon - Sat 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm. www.bacidutyfree.com

The Royal Poinciana â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-773-9892

Just a half block from the government parking lot, stop in for Caribbean-made specialties, Sunny Caribee spices, local condiments and jams, metal art, colorful pottery and hostess gifts, The Thymes Ltd. soaps, lotions, and bath gels, cook books, kitchen accessories, and unusual note cards, gourmet coffees and tea, island-design tee dresses and much moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;gifts for your friends and family here or back home.

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Crucian Gold- 340-773-5241 Crucian Gold is home to a family of jewelry artisans. Discover how Crucian Goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original designs are inspired by the history, people, and natural environment of St. Croix. Visit our studio where we hand make jewelry in our on-site workshop. Enjoy unique silver and gold pieces crafted from recycled and eco-friendly sources.

Monday-Saturday 10-5pm, www.cruciangold.com, sales@cruciangold.com

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Live It! Jewelry – 340-227-6380

This unique gallery and the custom creations of artist Sheri Mount have captured the hearts of both locals and tourists alike. Live it!—the name says it all. Sheri’s pieces reflect the energy and influence of real life with an eye for quality. This hand-crafted jewelry embodies Sheri’s passion for design, art and her love of music. Live It! Jewelry has been featured in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Palm Beach, Miami and New York but you can stop by Sheri’s shop here in St. Croix and witness the creation of these compelling works in person. With her island-inspired signature St. Croix Coin and Longitude and Latitude line or something custom-made just for you, carry your Caribbean memories home with Live it! Jewelry.

Small Wonder – 340-773-5551

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A delightful children’s store filled with a large selection of swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses, St. Croix tee shirts, sundresses & shirts in tropical prints—cool, 100% cotton & linen clothing for boys & girls in sizes from Newborn to Pre-teen. Also find sturdy wooden educational toys, doll houses, rocking horses & train sets

by Plan Page 1 & 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. Our new location is just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.

Violette Boutique – 340-773-2148

Just Steps from the Gov’t Parking Lot!

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

Also across from the Post Office in Gallows Bay

Located in the heart of Christiansted, our staff has offered exceptional service on St.Croix since 1962. We carry European imports at Duty-Free prices. Our lines include fragrances by Vera Wang, Chanel, Givenchy, Lalique, Creed, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, and Dolce & Gabbana. Our cosmetic lines include Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Clarins and Fashion Fair. We also carry a beautiful selection of designer fashion jewelry by Lalique, watches by Gucci, Technomarine, and Swiss Army, bags by Dooney & Bourke, Kipling, and Land, sunglasses by Cartier, and Swiss Army Knives. Call us toll-free 1-800-5445912 or email us at vboutique@aol.com, Like us on Facebook, Keyword: Violette-Boutique.

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Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393

The old Schooner Bay Marketplace has a new name— Seaside Market and Deli! The interior has been completely remodeled and boasts all new state-of-the-art equipment making it, without question, the most upscale supermarket on St. Croix! And, owner Mike Yusuf, one of the owner’s of Plaza Extra, knows how to run a supermarket! Check out the fabulous salad bar, hot food, and rotisserie chicken plus beautiful new deli and bakery, and smoothie, fresh juice and cappuccino bar! The meat, seafood, and produce are the highest quality and specialty items hard to find in other stores. The grocery section has been expanded and there’s a large selection of cold beer, wine and liquors. Your full-service Market & Deli now offers catering!

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has the largest selection of fine timepieces on St. Croix from prestigious Swiss brands.

We have a very large selection of hand made island hook bracelets. Our fashion brands in silver from Lafonn & Colore are not only impressive but also are affordable.

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has the latest sunglasses styles from Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Juicy, sports frames from Costa, Maui Jim and Oakley. Our fashion watches from 49Nine are vibrant in color, fun to wear and very cool and only $49.00.

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Rare Finds – 340-713-9254 This fascinating shop is found at the gateway to Gallows Bay — turn left after Tutto Bene on East End Road. Here you’ll discover an assortment of different, fun gifts and collectibles. Open Wednesday thru Saturday, they offer something old, something new, something for every taste and budget. Browse here for a memento of St. Croix. 713-9254.

Undercover Books – 340-719-1567

If you are looking for an independent bookstore in St. Croix, Undercover Books & Gifts in Gallows Bay is it. The Bistro is located right next door, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee after browsing the shelves. Undercover has everything you need in a bookstore. You will find the latest in fiction, and non-fiction as well as a fantastic children’s section. Don’t be surprised if you run into one or two local writers while you’re there; they have a great local interest selection and provide a comprehensive representation of the local talent.

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AROUND THE ISLAND ARTfarm, LLC • 340-514-4873

Local farmer Luca Gasperi and family grow a great diversity of high quality salads, tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and fruits in small interplanted gardens on the South Shore. Now in their 4th season on the South Shore (14th year farming organically on St. Croix), ARTfarm is known for sweet local tomatoes in the winter months and pineapples in the summer, and local restaurant chefs prize their microgreens and edible flowers. Luca is always experimenting with new crops and the shady farmstand sits near several of the gardens and a tiny art gallery.

Arrive early to the stand to greet your neighbors and for the best selection. The farm is available for weddings and farm-to-table events. Current produce listings on their website: ARTfarmLLC.com

Rustico – 340-718-7257

Rustico is a gallery of treasures for your home or office.

From original art to unique custom gifts, Rustico specializes in aroma therapy, candles, unique wood carvings, jewelry and floral designs by Manuela, silk and latex flowers and plants, original paintings, patio furniture, pottery and many other authentic Caribbean arts and crafts. Conveniently located in Princesse Plaza, heading west on Route 75 (0.3 miles from 5 Corners). Twelve years meeting the decoration needs of St Croix`s local clientele and visitors from around the world, Rustico works hard to keep its merchandise fresh and original.

Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360

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

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Franklin’s on the Waterfront

Come West and experience St. Croix’s chic destination gift emporium! Delight your senses with St. Croix’s largest scented candle selection.

Olfactory nirvana from companies such as Seda France, Trapp, Barr and Co., and Franklin’s signature scent “VOLCANO” from Aspen Bay. Franklin’s specializes in sumptuous Holiday and Home Decor.

Franklin’s offers The Caribbean’s largest selection of luxury designer Kim Seybert Tabletop Decor.

Cool, hip gifts and accessories from companies like Lunares and Star Home will inspire you. Franklin’s offers a large organic tea selection, and all the accouterments to complete your tea experience.

We offer a phenomenal bath and body product lineup from acclaimed manufacturer Archipelago.

Franklin’s offers a phenomenal jewelry and accessory collection at prices that you will love! West is Best!

The Museum Store – 340-692-2874

VINTAGE in Vibe...ON TREND for Spring. Chic looks that won’t break the bank! When you are thinking jewelry & accessories, think Franklin’s on the Waterfront!

St. George Village Botanical Garden Museum Store specializes in botanically themed gifts, books and local art. Offering tasteful home decor and dazzling jewelry designs matched only by the Garden itself!

If you’re a cook you’ll find one of the best collection

Sweet Lime Furnishings has the largest collection of outdoor furniture on St. Croix. Teak, all-weather wicker, durable plastic lumber, plus elegant outdoor pillows to add excitement to your gallery or pool deck.

of cookbooks on the island and other kitchen items.

There’s great stuff for kids as well, with a focus on toys and books that are both fun and educational.

Remember your trip to the Botanical Garden and St. Croix with a memento from The Museum Store.

Open Mon - Sat, 10 - 4 pm & cruise ship days.

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FRANKLIN’S ON THE WATERFRONT IN DOWNTOWN FREDERIKSTED A CAribbeAn emporium • Funky objet d’art • Super Chic Home Accents • Patience Brewster Seasonal Decorations • Scrumptious Seasonal Decor • Seda France Candles • Aspen Bay Candles • Archipelago Botanicals and Candles • Cool Dog & Cat Accessories • Franklin’s Logo Tee • Hand-Blended Sterling Teas • Gourmet Coffee and Tea Accessories • World-Class Wines

World Class Coffee and Espresso Fresh Hand-Blended Sterling Teas • Winner "Best Coffee and Espresso on St. Croix" 2011 • Ghirardelli Frappes MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 100% 5PM Fruit Smoothies • Organic Egg Breakfasts AND ALL CRUISE SHIPFeaturing DAYS the Island's freshest Local Organic Produce Light, Healthy Wraps • Showcase Organic Salads DELIGHT Frederik’s Award-Winning Vegan Loveburger Sweet YOUR Pea's Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Local Ice Cream • Internet Stations • WiFi SENSES!Local Art Featured on our Gallery Walls

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

Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium – 340-692-6283 Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch on our boardwalk patio or in our breezy open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful Christiansted Harbor. Sit back and watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or Mahi-Mahi (a fish so nice we named it twice). We specialize in the fresh seafood that is brought to our dock every day. Voted Best New Restaurant in St. Croix, 2008 (VI Daily News), we feature a creative dinner menu incorporating an eclectic blend of world cuisines, a unique and affordable wine list, and drink specials from the most complete bar on the island. Open 7 days a week, Happy Hour, 4–6 pm daily.

Avocado Pitt – 340-773-9843 This bistro cafe, located adjacent to Christiansted Fort on the Boardwalk overlooking the harbor, is a must for your stay in St Croix. Visitors return year after year. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, ice cream, smoothies, beer or even a rum. Try our signature breakfast, granola with fresh fruit and yogurt. Eggs served any style. Lunch features include spicy tuna wrap, deli style sandwiches, burgers or our lunch special (changes daily).

Box lunches available for your Buck Island trip, beach day, or dive adventure. Call ahead or order on the day. Voted “Best Breakfast on St Croix” multiple years by the readers of the Daily News. Open daily from 7:00am.

Café Christine – 340-713-1500 Nestled in a quiet historic courtyard, Café Christine offers fresh salads & French-style cuisine. Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 2:30, reservations are recommended. Join us for a glass of wine, a lovely lunch & admire the local art work in the cafe. A unique setting, not to be missed; a best kept secret... until now. Company Street in Apothecary Hall.

Café Christine’s Duck Terrine with salad & French bread.

Susan Wall

Galangal – 340-773-0076 As one approaches the 1729 House, the tan one across from Fort Christiansvaern Park, the Galangal sign, made from wine corks by a patron, is hardly visible from the street.

Opening the aubergine door is almost magical as one steps inside an elegant white-table dining room filled with original paintings, and Indo-Colonial architectural elements.

Sitting down at the cool, dry granite bar, one just knows their Martini is going to be ice cold and the red wine will be at 65 degrees.

Galangal specializes in authentic modern Thai cuisine, combining traditional ingredients with international flavors and techniques.

Freshness is the key to Galangal’s bold flavors and consistent quality. Spices from Vietnam and Singapore, curry pastes from Bangkok and unusual Asian vegetables grown in our own gardens give Galangal’s dishes their unique and authentic flavors. Even the soup is made à la minute. St. Croix’s #1 dining destination(tripadvisor.com). Dinner 5:30 - 9:30.

Closed Sunday and Monday.

Ft. Christian Brew Pub – 340-713-9820 Enjoy casual boardwalk dining or up the stairs to a spectacular view of the Christiansted harbor at the Virgin Islands only micro-brewery and pub. Featured items include burgers, wings, and beef or chicken Crunchito! Dine from 11 am to 10 pm daily, except Wednesdays in the summer. In addition to nightly specials, on Tuesdays its “Two for Tuesday” and on Thursdays its “Thirsty Thursday” featuring our draft beers paired with one of our great appetizers. Proud winner of the 2014 Taste of St. Croix Best Appetizer award and voted the bar with the Best Live Entertainment in the Virgin Islands by the readers of the Daily News for 2011. www.fortchristianbrewpub.com

Harbormaster Restaurant – 340-719-5438 A real treat in the middle of Christiansted Harbor at Hotel on the Cay—the Harbormaster serves up breakfast and lunch every day right on the beach! Tuesdays enjoy a fabulous West Indian BBQ Feast & Floorshow, from 7 – 10:30 pm, complete with Steel Pan music, Mocko Jumbie, & Broken Bottle & Limbo Dance! Here’s a chance to experience true St. Croix culture and get photographed with a stilt dancer! Sunday’s there’s live music from 2 pm so come for breakfast or lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing with friends. Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 11:00 am and lunch from 11:30 – 4:30 pm. Just a short ferry ride from Kings Wharf. Call for Tuesday night reservations or if we can help with catering your next banquet or wedding!

Open 7 Days a Week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SUNDAY BRUNCH RESTAURANT

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Beachfront Breakfast & Lunch Tuesday Beach BBQ & Floorshow, 7-10:30 pm (Steel Pan • Mocko Jumbie Broken Bottle & Limbo Dance) Sunday Live Music from 2 pm

For Tuesday Night Reservations, call 340-719-5438

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Uniform City ­­— 340-778-9775 If you’re a professional and work in uniform, this store has the brand names and the selection you are looking for. Come in and browse not only uniforms, but footwear and professional equipment for men and women in the fields of Culinary, Medical, Police, Dental, Clergy, and Security. After opening a small store specializing in health care equipment and a few nurses uniforms thirty years ago, Winifred Schuck turned that thought into something that worked for many more industries. Today, she offers both traditional and trend-setting styles right off the rack to Chefs, Physicians, Nurses, Clergy, Choirs, and more. Special orders available for hotels and spas. Located at Bassin Triangle, next to the police station, open Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 5:30 pm and “most” Saturdays or by appointment.

Harbormaster Restaurnt’s fresh, chopped & seasoned Chicken Salad with Coleslaw, 3-Bean, Pasta, & Potato Salad.

Susan Wall

40 Strand Eatery – 340-201-8633 We are a cozy, urban restaurant focusing on bringing you great food by Chef Todd Manley and Chef Brant Pell. We feature signature housecrafted cocktails, a stellar wine list & unique dining offerings, such as the Danish Smorrebrod,

a traditional Danish open-face sandwich. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options as well! We’ve tried to bring something new to the dining scene on St. Croix that feels welcoming and where you can enjoy good company, food, drink & A/C! We have a passion for sustainability and

Uniform City Serving St. Croix for 30 years!

use locally-sourced fresh, seasonal ingredients to support our island community. Lunch, Tues – Fri, 11:30 am - 3 pm, Dinner, Tues – Sat, 6 9:30 pm, Drinks at the Bar, Tues - Sat at 5 pm.

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Savant – 340-713-8666 This little place is hard to describe. It has the ultimate food with a really cool vibe. Inside is cozy and sophisticated as well. The Courtyard is an open-air piece of art they do tell. The food is the most creative they say (voted “Most Creative Cuisine,” Daily News 2009 Readers’ Poll). From our kitchen comes fresh fish, grilled baby calamari, and our famous stuffed filet.

The specials are over the top — you just won’t know what to order in this little spot. As hard as you try, you might never find as interesting a place as this to dine — from the food, to the wine, to the magic of this place and even to your waiter’s happy little face. People travel from one place to the next but always return and say Savant is the best. We could list all of our awards and all our grand fetes, but the best thing to do is just ask anybody on the streets!

Dinner, Monday-Saturday, 6-10pm.

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Mon - Fri, 11 am - 5:30 pm Most Saturdays or by appointment

In Kings Alley just off the Boardwalk

340-713-0246 www.yahstx.com

Route 75E & Contentment Rd, Christiansted (next to Police Station)

340-778-9775

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You Are Here Bar & Grille â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-713-0246 You Are Here Bar & Grille is tucked away in Kings Alley, just off the Boardwalk. Owner, Andrew Havanchak, moved to St. Croix three years ago and fell in love with St. Croix and decided to build on it! The atmosphere at You Are Here is Unique, Fun, and Upbeat merging Local & Continental culture. We have free WiFi, a power strip for plugins, & the menu offers food that is both Quick and Savory. Open 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 pm every day, it is home of the largest World Map on island so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always know where You Are... when You Are Here!

1st Place EntrĂŠe at A Taste of St. Croix 2013 for Shrimp Corndogs; 3rd Place 2014 for Lobster Shrimp Rolls! Add us on Facebook and check us out on Trip Advisor!

Vegetarian Platter Renaissance.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before moving to St. Croix 9 years ago, I lived in Nyack on the Hudson, just outside of Manhattan for16 years,â&#x20AC;? says Lisa Coates, new owner of CafĂŠ Christine in Christiansted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I operated Monkey Muffins, a small wholesale company that made all natural, bite-sized delights.â&#x20AC;?

Lisa had been visiting St. Croix for 20 years and had actually worked with former owner, Christine Grassiot-Favaro, at CafĂŠ Christine.

When Christine made a decision to spend more time in France and with her children in the states, taking on the CafĂŠ just seemed like the natural, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;next stepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Lisa.

She took over the 44-seat restaurant in May of last year. The sale included most the original recipes but Lisa has injected a few of her own. Fresh, local ingredients, varying with the season, are what gives CafĂŠ Christine that healthy twist serving novelty salads and one hot special a day.

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best Sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the Vegetarian Platter Renaissance, one of four mainstays on the chalkboard menu along with Chicken Salad Victoria, Duck Terrine and always Quiche.

Other offerings might include Cauliflower & Smoked Gouda Soup, Shrimp & Asparagus Salad, Seared Duck Breast on Mixed Greens with Mango Pineapple & Citrus Balsamic, and Shrimp Mediterranean with Linguine. The big treat, of course, is the fresh, baked pies for dessertâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Coconut and Fresh Fruit Tart with Almond Cream being favorites!

Christine typically closed so that she could travel in the summers. Lisa will be open through August this year for lunch service and take out, Monday through Friday.

CafÊ Christine, in its unique, historic setting in the upper courtyard of Apothecary Hall, can be used in the evenings and weekends, for private functions. It was recently listed by The Daily Meal_All Things Food & Drink in its101 Best Restaurants in Latin America & the Caribbean 2014!

CafĂŠ Christine 6 Company Street â&#x20AC;˘ 340-713-1500

Jaccar Sorbetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelato & Sorbet by the scoop in Vanilla Waffle Bowls.

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Undercover Books, Jaccar has won 2012 & 2013 Certificates of Excellence from Trip Advisor.

Open Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm. jaccarsorbets.com

Jaccar Sorbet & Gelato â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-719-6999 Try one of these new Organic & Natural Sorbet flavors-- Carambola Passionfruit, Guava Soursop, Lime, Mango, Pineapple Ginger, Lemongrass Mint, Soursop, Baobab! These, and Fruit Pops, are made in house with fruit pulp, lime juice, & organic Blue Agave Nectar in 4oz & 8 oz biodegradable containers. Also Fruit Smoothies! New Artisan Gelato flavorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chocolate, Madagascar Vanilla, Coconut, Aztec Chocolate, Peppermint Candy, Passionfruit, Local Lime, & Cookies & Cream! Also Gelato Sandwiches, Push Ups, & Gelato & Sorbet served by the scoop in housemade waffle bowls. House-made Butter Cookies, & Butter Toffee (almonds, coconut peanuts, Ambrosia Chocolate), sold in Âź -lb containers.

Located in Gallows Bay around the corner from

Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 340-713-0222 This Mexican Restaurant & Sport Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay)Â is owned by chef Maria Fonrougeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;actually from Mexico!

They will transport you there with Authentic Mexican Cuisineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;something for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; meat lovers to vegan. Busy? No problem!

Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast you can say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andale!â&#x20AC;? Special-value Kids Menu. Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, and Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for our Sport Fans. Eat in AC or out in the new courtyard. Kitchen open Monday 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm, Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 pm.

Winner! Tied for First Place EntrĂŠe, A Taste of St. Croix 2013, with Pescado a la Veracruzana! mariascantinastx.com

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Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — FREDERIKSTED The Blue Moon — 340-772-2222 where jazz has a home, is located in historic Victoria House at 7 Strand Street. Award-winning cuisine with a Cajun flair, featuring fresh local fish, great salads, their unique New Orleans Alfredo, and homemade desserts.

A discerning wine list is available to complement your meal. Join us Wednesdsay and Friday nights for the island’s best live jazz scene, in an eclectic open-air setting on the Frederiksted waterfront. Be sure to stop in for a cocktail at sunset. Open 6 days a week – lunch Tuesday – Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 p.m., dinner Tuesday – Saturday 6 pm – until. Call for reservations.

Beach Side Café’s Mussels with white wine, cream, garlic, shallots, tomato & herbs.

J. Price

Beach Side Café ­— 340-772-1205 or 340-772-1266 Dine beach side or right on the beach over looking the Caribbean Sea! Frozen drinks and cocktails served all day long! Enjoy with lunch featuring sandwiches, salads, creative wraps and burgers and more!

Catch a gorgeous sunset everyday with an eclectic dinner of fresh local seafood, steaks, rack of lamb, pork chops, pastas, and vegetarian options plus our delicious desserts! Our Small Plates menu is available at the Iguana Lounge throughout the day and evening. Open Thursday - Monday for Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 pm, Dinner 6 - 9 pm, Sunday Brunch 10 - 3 pm. Live music every Saturday night 6:30 - 9:30 pm.

Wine & Beer Tastings seasonally. Great for special occasions! beachsidecafestx.com

Enjoy the Experience Dinner, Lunch, Sunday Brunch Iguana Lounge Beach Dining Sunsets

340.772.1205

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Bon Bagay Sailing — 340-277-7660 Working with local chefs and ingredients there is always something new cooking up on sailing vessel Bon Bagay. Operating from the Frederiksted pier Friday and Saturday evenings, our 48 ft. sailing yacht offers a truly intimate dining experience. We are focused on providing high quality, locally sourced, food and feature different dishes by different chefs each week. Enjoy an unforgettable evening as we sail the tranquil waters of the west. Visit our website to find out what’s cooking this week. Reservations are required.

Private charter also available. Bonbagaysailing.com

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Freedom City Surf Board Shop & Beach Grill – 340-713-5159 Eat and drink right on Frederiksted Beach on St. Croix’s West End! Freedom City Beach Bar & Grill Starter Apps include Chicken Wings, Nachos or Baleadas then move on to Nikki’s Famous Burgers (Angus Beef or Veggie), Sandwiches, Tacos. Wraps, and Salads. The bar serves a full drink menu of cocktails, including Painkillers & Frozen Margaritas, mixed drinks plus beer, wine, and spirits for the responsible enjoyment of those over 18. They also offer virgin frozen drinks, coconut water, fruit juices, sodas, and bottled water. Every night offers up a stunning West End Sunset! Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily 11 am–8 pm. For many years this spot was known as the “Sand Bar.” We try to uphold the legend! www.freedocitybar.blogspot.com

Blue Water Terrace’s Lobster-stuffed Clams.

Susan Wall

The Pink Spot — 340-778-7465 Tapas, Spirits, and Grins! The Pink Spot, located in historic Frederiksted on the West End of St. Croix, offers a Southern California-themed menu from Spanish Tapas to Asian- infused cooking. With waterfront views & Pink Sunsets, The Pinks Spot provides a kick-back atmosphere full of Grins! Step into a trendy Comedy Club inside with covered seating and Caribbean Roasting Pit in the courtyard— an intoxicating setting for those that just want to enjoy the breeze and feel like you once again found your beat. Open Friday – Tuesday, 5 – 10 pm; Sunday from 12 noon – 9 pm with live music and a Caribbean Pig Roast in the Courtyard. Music and Prime every Monday.

Giggle time is everyday from 5 – 6 pm. Every third Friday, there’s Stand Up Comedy and Music. www.thepinkspotstx.com

Dining on St. Croix A Taste of St. Croix — East End

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

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Brunch Lunch • Dinner Happy Hour Bar Menu

Susan Wall

Think of us for your catered parties, private functions overlooking Buck Island, sweet tooth fix, last-minute lunch box, chicken picnics, ice cream cravings, pizza-n-beer Sunday afternoons, raw ingredients, emergency necessities & the finest cuisine & spirits.

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Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583) We’re a restaurant, market, AND deli located across from Buck Island on St. Croix’s East End so all meals have a fabulous view! Specialties include steaks & seafood, Lori’s Famous Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, chicken pot pie, hot & cold sandwiches, paninis, salads, & pizzas. Hours will be Thursday thru Monday lunch and dinner. The New Market features local produce, wine, beer, & imported cheeses. Our New Deli offers ice cream, a bakery, coffee bar, & take out. Open through the season every day but Wednesday where, at 8am in the Market, your espresso, breakfast, and lunch can be ordered a la carte for here or out. Dinner begins at 5pm. We can cater any party, here or at your house!

Always call ahead for your reservations, catering parties or to have your food ready for pick up! Find sample menus at www.bluewaterterrace.com

Open 365 Days

Restaurant: Hand-cut Steaks & Fresh Local Seafood, Lori’s Famous Fried Chicken, Lasagna, Rack of Lamb, Fresh Lobster Dishes & our Homemade Stone-Baked Pizza!

Market: Fresh Local Produce, Wine, Beer, Imported Cheeses.

Deli: Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Gourmet Salads, Pizza, Ice Cream, Coffee Bar, Bakery & Take Out!

Dine Undercover, Poolside, or on the Beach!

SEE YOU SOON, PAULI, LORI, & JEDI

718-7071

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The Buccaneer Restaurants – 340-712-2100 The Buccaneer, just minutes east of Christiansted, offers casual beachside dining at The Mermaid for lunch and seasonal dinners. Daily 11:30 – 5:30pm.

The Buccaneer is proud to welcome Chef Dave Kendrick to the new Kendrick’s at The Buccaneer, now open Wednesday through Sunday. The fabulous new menu will feature Chef Dave’s signature dishes, including fresh fish piccata, maple leaf breast of duck, and more! A light-fare lounge menu will be available nightly with new favorites including fresh tuna tacos, housemade pan-seared salmon burger, and Kendrick’s classic cheeseburger. Live entertainment seasonally. Cocktails begin at 4pm, lounge menu 5-9:30pm and fine-dining 6-9:30pm. See menus at www.TheBuccaneer. com. A member of Historic Hotels of America.

Awarded “Best Sunset Bar” by Brides magazine.

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. www.thebuccaneer.com

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

Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 For the best in local and off-island entertainment, check out this schedule. We have Llewellyn singing songs of the Caribbean on Saturday nights and Brian Wilson on Sunday.

Two Fridays a month, we feature one of Chicken Charlie’s amazing bands from the states. Come out and dance to your favorite sixties rock-n-roll and feast on fresh local lobster, great steaks and other specials. “There’s nothing like a hamburger at Cheeseburger’s (overheard recently), the East End Headquarters for food, fun, and frolic!”

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

340-773-3333. www.culturedpelican.com

Cultured Pelican Ristorante – 340-773-3333 Located in the Coakley Bay Condos, the Cultured Pelican is a great spot for sipping a daiquiri or glass of wine at sunset while enjoying a Buck Island view.

Count on a tempting selection of home style Italian favorites at this open air east end haunt. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. An imaginative dinner menu with nightly specials is served from 6pm

Deep End Bar & Grill — 340-718-7071 Tucked away between Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Green Cay Marina sits the Deep End serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week! Dine undercover, poolside, or on the beach all with a smashing view of Green Cay! With a great selection of tropical blender drinks and a diverse menu, there is something for everyone. Come see us for Weeknight Specials

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

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Pickled Greek Saturdays 4 pm until $5 GyroS! (eat in only)

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Divi Carina Bay Resort – 340-773-9700 Monday & Friday night experience ‘stone-aged dining’ with a modern twist with our Rok Dinner Menu where any protein you order will come out sizzling on a hot lava rock! Tuesday night is Italian Night with Kiki & the Flaming Gypsies. Get over that hump on Wednesday night at the Crab Races with Tito & Sue followed by Karaoke with Dean Hodge. Thursday night is the Caribbean Beach Barbeque, complete with Steel Pans, Quadrille Dancers and Mocko Jumbies! Friday night there’s a DJ party at East End Pizza. From daily lunch seaside at Dockside to the island’s best brick-oven pizza at East End Pizza and everything in between, there’s always a great dining experience at Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort! Reservations Required. www.divicarina.com

Waterfront Dining Every Day, 11 am - 9 pm

MonDay - friDay Happy Hour, 5 - 6 pm

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2 for 1 Bottles of Wine

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Open 6 days a week from 11am til 9 “NEVEr oN SUNDAy” www.pickledgreek.com

Live Entertainment 3 - 6 pm

1/4 mile East of Christiansted • Reservations 340-713-1868

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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 30 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list with local conch chowder. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. Also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and our choice of freshly prepared desserts. Try Frank Duggan’s Sunday Brunch, 11 am – 2 pm, with Eggs Benedict, weekly specials, & $3.

Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Reservations welcomed!

Dinner served 7 nights a week December – May, 6 nights, closed Tuesdays, June – Labor Day, & 5 nights, closed Monday & Tuesday, Labor Day – December.

The Galleon – 340-718-9948 A classic Island favorite overlooking the yachts at Green Cay Marina. Happy Hour 4-6pm and dinner 6-10pm seven days a week, Sunday Brunch 10-2pm.

Try imaginative appetizers like Homemade Pasta, Housemade Duck Liver Pate, Escargot Provencale, or Caesar salad prepared tableside, and a gourmet entrée – fresh local lobster when available, osso bucco, Chateaubriand for two, or “The Galleon” filet mignon topped with lobster medallions – then

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

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

let our knowledgeable staff suggest a wine from our extensive, award-winning Wine Spectator Award cellar to compliment your meal. Vegetarian specials, luscious desserts. Piano bar and live music nightly by St. Croix’s best! New Bar Menu! Secure parking, air-conditioned, reservations recommended. www.galleonrestaurant.com

The Galleon’s award-winning, hickory-smoked Beef Susan Wall Tartar appeatizer.

Try our Kalaloo of experiences! From modern day stone-aged cooking with the Rok Dining to the most raved about pizza at East End Pizza. Mixing our Caribbean Culture with American flare check out the Caribbean Beach BBQ Dinner on Thursday Or watch as things heat up with the Fire Dancers on Tuesday Nights.

Reservations are required.

Call (340) 773-9700!

The Pickled Greek – 340-713-1868 Peter Skrivanos & his family welcome you with open arms & old world recipes! Our awardwinning menu was inspired by the home-cooked Greek meals that Peter’s mother & grandmother prepared for him as a child. As with many of these recipes, nothing was written. Instead they were handed down with a pinch of this & a dash of that. His chefs work with Peter to recreate them complete with favorites like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, authentic Greek gyros & mousake. Enjoy one of our famous Greek pizzas— highly recommended! Don’t forget Peter’s famous Bakalava ice cream! Located 1/4 mile East of Christiansted. Mon – Sat, 11 am - 9 pm. Call for reservations, takeout, private parties. Ask about our monthly dinner with belly dancers!

“Its like Greece without the airfare!”

Shoreline at Chenay Bay – 340-643-3400 Shoreline at Chenay Bay offers unique, waterfront dining at St. Croix’s picturesque & secluded Chenay Bay Beach Resort. Their delicious menu consists of regionally-inspired dishes utilizing locally grown ingredients & freshly caught seafood. Enjoy mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing salads with house made vinaigrettes & a variety of sandwiches, seafood dishes & unique entrees.

Shoreline serves lunch daily from 11 am -5:30 pm & dinner from 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Shoreline also offers a full bar with specialty cocktails & the same beautiful Caribbean view, open daily from 11am - until. Don’t miss live music, parties and special events at Shoreline as well! Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming events. www.facebook.com/shorelineatchenay

For Divi Carina Bay Resort’s nightly entertainment scan this QR code with your Smartphone or by visiting us Facebook!

Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort Where there’s fun for everyone! www.divicarina.com

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Serving best appetizer wine spectator Dinner nightly and entree magazine’s sunday brunch, “a taste of st. croix” “award of excellence” 10 am - 2 pm 2012 2009-2012 340-718-9948 THE GALLEON ON THE WATERFRONT AT GREEN CAY MARINA

Imaginative appetizers, fresh salads and seafood, choice meats and luscious desserts, complimented by an extensive wine cellar.

Serving Dinner Nightly.

340-773-9949

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

Closed Tuesday. www.eatatcanebay.com

Breezes – 340-718-7077 Located poolside at Club St. Croix, overlooking Turquoise Bay & just five minutes west of Christiansted, Breezez is a relaxing place for dinner served 4 to 9 pm. Enjoy fresh Local Lobster, grilled fish, Black Angus steaks & Prime Rib, creative specials, cold beer and festive tropical libations. Come for lunch served 11:30 am – 4 pm & chill with savory salads, sumptuous pastas & original sandwiches. Stay for Happy Hour 4 pm – 7 pm ‘seven days a week’ with beer & most cocktails 1/2 off! Make sure you don’t leave our beautiful island without biting into some Danish Aebelskiver pancakes or the island’s best Eggs Benedict at our Sunday Brunch, 9:30 am – 2 pm. Call for orders To Go or to place an appreciated reservation.

Intimate Seaside Dining Spectacular Natural Setting Beautiful Sunsets

Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort Restaurants – 340-778-3800 Sunday Champagne Brunch! Bring family & friends to enjoy culinary delights paired with a complimentary glass of champagne or experience our build-your-own Bloody Mary bar while relaxing to the sounds of a live band. Saman

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

Susan Wall

Restaurant, 10 am – 3 pm, $35.95. Friday Night Pirate’s Buffet! Kick off the weekend with a celebration by enjoying all-you-can-eat crab legs & local-inspired cuisine. Hit the dance floor to the tunes of the live band or the late night DJ & soak in the Caribbean spirit with performances by Kiki & the Flaming Gypsies & Mocko Jumbies.

Saman Restaurant, 6:30pm, $44.95. Happy Hour at Flamboyant Lounge! Relax into the evening & enjoy happy hour specials on beer, rum, and wine every day from 4pm-6pm and 20% off Appetizers. Call for reservations. www.renaissdancestcroix.com

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The Palms at Pelican Cove – 340-718-8920 Trivia Night on Wednesday and Caribbean Night on Monday. Enjoy Sunday Brunch from 10 am 2 pm, and throughout the rest of the week, The Palms has an exciting schedule of live entertainment and events such as Caribbean Night on Monday, and Trivia Night on Wednesday. The chefs have put together a tantalizing menu to please every palate, including our special bar menu served until 10 pm. And for special holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the Palms does a lovely menu for you to celebrate with family in a beautiful beachside setting.

The Palms at Pelican Cove is an ideal location for your St. Croix destination wedding or other special event. Business travelers will enjoy the 1000 square foot air-conditioned meeting room.

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

Salud Bistro • 340-718-7900 Salud is your unique dining destination for St. Croix’s most creative cuisine (The Daily News), a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, and St. Croix’s best mojitos and martinis. Salud’s menu bursts with the sun-soaked flavors of Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa — with every menu item from bread to desserts made in-house, and featuring fresh local fish, duck, lamb, and steaks. Enjoy Spanish cuisine?

Join Salud every Tuesday night when we celebrate Spain with 2 for 1 bottles of wine from the Spanish speaking world and paella. Salud’s lively atmosphere gets more boisterous on Friday nights with live spanish and classical guitar. There’s plenty of parking at Salud’s convenient, central location just 5 minutes west of Christiansted on Northside Rd. Rt. 75. So, join us at Salud, St. Croix’s #1 Dining Destination (gotostcroix.com).

Closed Sundays. 718-7900. www.saludbistro.com The Waves at Cane Bay – 340-718-1815 or 340-718-4745 Small & intimate, this seaside restaurant has beautiful views of Cane Bay & Hamm’s Bluff.

Arrive early to watch spectacular sunsets; linger to enjoy moonlight sparkling on the water.

eat @cane bay’s Build Your Own! burger, here served with thick-cut onion rings.

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Choose a lobster from the grotto pool or select a fine cut of meat, locally caught seafood, Virgin Islands pasta, or one of the chef ’s creative & delicious specials. Try our awardwinning fish cakes. Bread, pasta, deserts and ice cream are prepared in-house. The Waves has a well-stocked bar and a collection of eclectic cocktails. Your server will assist with wine pairings from our wine list; reserve wines and champagnes are also available. The Waves is open for dinner from 6 - 10 pm, Tues. – Sat. & Sun. nights in season.

Reservations suggested. The Waves at Cane Bay…fine dining on the rocks.

The Sands at Turtle Bay Beach Resort 340-718-4042 For those who enjoy eating within sight and sound of the ocean, The Sands is St. Croix’s newest restaurant experience, featuring one of the island’s largest beach bars with an 180° ocean view. An expansive 70’ glass wall seems to bring the beach and waves right to your tableside. Whether you are searching for a quick bite or fresh seafood, you will be delighted by our Caribbean and Continental dishes using the freshest ingredients sourced through local fisherman and farmers, when possible. From our gourmet burgers, to our signature pasta dish, and our $10 lunch salads, our menu features something for everyone. The Sands, located inside Turtle Bay Beach Resort, is a casual, beach-chic waterfront eatery, serving lunch, dinner and soon to be serving breakfast. TheSands.VI Page 30 • April / May 2015

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Open-air Beachside Dining with Casual American Cuisine

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner | Open 7 Days a Week | Air Conditioned Private Party Room Available 4131 La Grande Princesse | Christiansted | St.Croix | 340.718.4042 Formally Hibiscus Beach Resort/H2O

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

Ace Roti Shop – 340-719-(ROTI)7684 “Calling All Curry Eaters!” Are you craving curry dishes at an affordable price? Look no further!

Ace Roti Shop specializes in traditional Trinidadian Indian curries. Find chicken, beef, goat, shrimp, fish, & conch curry on our daily menu. We offer two types of roti (bread) to soak up our delicious curry—Dhal Puri & Paratha aka buss-up-shut.

Saturdays, we serve a traditional Trinidadian hot appetizer called “Doubles,” featured on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, with our homemade Tamarind Chutney. Local drinks include Sorrel, Mauby, Peanut Punch, &Tamarind, & try our delicious Indian desserts! Located at 10 Castle Coakley, we’re open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm. At the Sunny Isles traffic light go south towards the oil refinery turn at the first right, look for our sign on the yellow fence.

Joe’s Bar & Grille – 340-692-2020 Located at the Sunny Isle Annex, enjoy great Italian food, in air-conditioned comfort, mid-island! With his New York experience behind him, Crucian Gary Joseph returns to St. Croix as Executive Chef cooking Italian, Seafood, and Local Island favorites. Look for Eggplant & Chicken Cutlet Parmesan, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Mussels Marinara, Fried Calamari,

Joe’s

La Reine Chicken Shack – 340-718-5717 Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s best-kept secrets?

Taste La Reine Chicken Shack’s mouth-watering BBQ chickens, slowly-cooked on wood-chip coal over an open pit! Get in line! Other menu favorites include, Roast Pork, Ribs, Steak, Local Seafood, daily specials and many other island delicacies. Come mingle with our friendly staff and local patrons in our newly renovated outdoor seating area. Enjoy one of our most popular drinks “Cruzan Confusion” at our full bar. Located mid-island on Route #75, off Centerline Road, we’re open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat in or Take out!

Thali Indian Grill’s Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken) with spices & creamy tomato sauce. India’s most popular dish!

Susan Wall

Grilled Salmon, Mahi or Shrimp plus Saltfish & Provisions, and Conch in Butter Sauce. Try our best Chicken & Wings or Macaroni & Cheese! New— refreshing Armstrong’s ice cream! Extensive App and Entrée menu, Daily Lunch Specials & changing Weekly Specials each month. Catering for all occasions, available for Private Parties, eat in or take out.

Open Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm. A great Center-Island Meeting Place!

Thali Indian Grill – 340-226-3349 Hidden off Route #70, mid-island, is a new and exciting restaurant that serves the world’s most celebrated cuisine. Thali Indian Grill might be hard to find but, once found, it is an explosion of flavors! Quiet, peaceful & with low volume Bollywood music in the background, it is a perfect place to unwind. The meals are prepared full of spices, just like you would expect in Indian cuisine, but these are flavorful, not hot. Home made hot sauce is available. Expect nothing less that a celebration of flavor and healthy food.

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 5:30 – 9:30 pm for dinner.

Located across from Cost-U-Less. Daily specials. www.thaliindiangrill.com, Facebook.

Bar & Grille

Open for Lunch & Dinner

ITALIAN FOOD LOCAL DISHES SEAFOOD SOUTHERN FOOD SALAD BAR Great Center-Island Meeting Place!

Monday - Saturday, 11am - 9 pm Sunny Isle Annex Armstrong’s Ice Cream

Air-conditioned 340-692-2020

Authentic Indian Restaurant

Serving the Community for 12 years!

Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30 - 9:30 pm www.thaliindiangrill.com

Mouth-Watering

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

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

“All Curry Eaters”

Newly Renovated with Full Bar

Try our “Cruzan Confusion!”

Open 7 Days a Week!

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Rt. 75 off Centerline Road

Eat In or Take Out • 340-778-5717

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

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

340-719-(ROTI)-7684

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A QUICK LOOK AT ST. CROIX RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Easy Dining Guide Restaurant Ace Roti Shop Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium Avocado Pitt Beach Side Café Blue Moon Blue Water Terrace Bon Bagay Sailing Breezez Café Christine Cheeseburgers Cultured Pelican Ristorante Deep End Bar & Grill at Tamarind Reef Resort Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Duggan’s Reef eat @ Cane Bay East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay Flamboyant Beach Bar at Carambola Ft. Christian Brew Pub Freedom City Surf Board Shop & Grill Galangal Harbormaster Restaurant Jaccar Sorbet Joe’s Bar & Grille Kendrick’s at the Buccaneer La Reine Chicken Shack Maria’s Cantina Renuatum Island Fresh Café Salud Bistro Saman Restaurant at Carambola Savant Shoreline at Chenay Bay Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay 40 Strand Eatery Thali Indian Grill The Galleon at Tamarind Reef Resort The Mermaid at the Buccaneer The Palms at Pelican Cove The Pickled Greek The Pink Spot The Sands at Turtle Bay Beach Resort The Waves at Cane Bay You Are Here

SEE ADS & LISTINGS FOR MORE INFO! Phone (340) 719-7684 692-6283 773-9843 772-1205 772-2222 692-2583 277-7660 717-7077 713-1500

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FIND YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC HERE!

Blue Moon – Fri, 8 pm – 12 am, Wed, 7 – 10 pm,

Sun, 11 am – 2 pm

Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Wed, Thurs, Sun, 7-10 pm Deep End Bar & Grill – Sun, 12 – 3 pm 40 Strand Eatery – Wed, 6 – 9 pm

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

KEYBOARD & SONG The Galleon – Sat, 7 – 10 pm

MIXED VENUE Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Fri, 7-10 pm

JAZZ & BLUES

Cheeseburgers – Fri, 6-9 pm

Angry Nates – Wed, 6 – 9 pm Beach Side Cafe – Sat, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Deep End Bar & Grill – 2nd Sun, 3 – 6 pm

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Deep End Bar & Grill – Sat, 6:30 – 9 pm

Divi Casino Showbar – Fri, 10 pm-2 am,

Sat, 10 pm-3 am, Sun, 6 pm-10 pm eat @ cane bay – Wed & Fri, 6 -9 pm, Sun, 3-6 pm Ft. Christian Brew Pub – Fri & Sat, 8 - 10 pm Maria’s Cantina – Fri, 6 – 9 pm Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort – Sat & Sun,

12 – 5 pm, Sun, 11 am – 2:30 pm, 7 days, 6:30 – 9 pm Salud Bistro – Tues, 7 – 10 pm The Palms at Pelican Cove – Fri & Sat, 6 – 9 pm 40 Strand Eatery – 1st Sat, 7 – 10 pm

OPEN MIC Ft. Christian Brew Pub – Mon, 8 - 11 pm

STEEL PAN Buccaneer Terrace Lounge – Mon, 7-10 pm Duggan’s Reef – Fri, 7 – 10 pm Harbormaster Restaurant – Tues, 7-10:30 pm, Sun, 2-6 pm Palms at Pelican Cove – Sun, 11-2 pm April / May 2015 • Page 33

Attractions & Tours

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

ATTRACTIONS

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

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

Ft. Frederik Museum — 340-772-2021 Frederiksted. Tours. Store.

Buck Island Reef National Monument

www.nps.gov/buis. See Watersports.

Christiansted National Historic Site www.nps.gov/chri. Tours.

Salt River Historical Park

Government House — 340-773-1404 King Street, Christiansted.

Historic 1742 landmark. Tours.

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

Cruzan Cowgirls

Lawaetz Family Museum—340-220-0466 History & tours of an 18th century farm in Frederiksted.

Horseback Riding Tours

Randall “Doc” James Racetrack — 340-713-7228, Live horse racing every month.

“Come Ride With Us”

St. George Village Botanical Garden — 340-692-2874 1500 native & exotic species. Tours. Store.

The Roseway — 340-626-7877 National Historic Landmark Schooner.

Last sunset sail, Fri Apr 10; returning Nov. Whim Museum — 340-772-0598 Restored sugar cane plantation. Tours. Store.

The St. George Village Botanical Garden awaits with 1500 native & exotic species.

Susan Wall

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

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WHIM MUSEUM St. Croix Landmarks Society

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

Current Exhibits Who Ben Sen Yoh: Crucian Musicians & Their Music Emancipation Revisted . . . and Come Live With Me Ties That Bind My Granny House

Fly fast and in comfort aboard the new 6-passenger Gulfstream G100. Satellite Internet WI-FI. Bohlke International Airways

Trace Your Ancestry In our Research Library & Archive Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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— St. Croix

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

TOURS

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

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

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

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

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

St Croix’s Award Winning Full-Service FBO & Charter Fleet Scenic aerial tours of St Croix, St Thomas, St John and the BVI’s with red carpet service and complimentary champagne.

Romantic sunset tours available.

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

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

Sweeny’s

St. Croix Safari Tours

NARRATED TOUR INCLUDES: ■ Botanical Garden ■ Ft. Frederik Museum ■ Frederiksted Lunch Stop ■ Drive through Rain Forest ■ Cruzan Rum Distillery

Departs 10 a.m., Downtown Christiansted, opposite Government House, King Street Returns 3:30, Monday - Friday

SINCE 1959

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

Email: sjtouss@gmail.com

Call: 773-6700 for Reservations!

PRIVATE CHARTER FLIGHTS TO

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

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

(340) 719-5455 • www.chantvi.org

Paul & Jill’s Stable

Sightseeing on Horseback 340-772-2880

Beach/Rain Forest • Tropical Trail Combo • Nature Tour A photographer’s paradise • Beginners and families welcome

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Island Art

ART THURSDAYS IN CHRISTIANSTED APRIL 9 & MAY 21

Meet Cover Artist John Obafemi Jones “I’m a visual artist.

My intent as an artist is to create ways to make painting as ethereal as music. I frequently use jazz themes and icons because jazz and the blues are very John Obafemi Jones. much reflective of my environment, but more importantly because music as a whole has a complementary relationship with the visual arts.

Dancing to Sweet Quelbe Music.

variety of wet and dry mediums. I like the concept of merging painting with drawing and enjoy mark making. The use of colorful free lines and marks are key visual elements in my work and provide avenues for expressionistic mix media paintings. From beginning to end, the process of bringing shapes, lines and colors together to the point where a work of art is born is quite challenging yet magical and mysterious.

Blue Bass.

I am intrigued by original art forms that extend the human ability to express thoughts and emotions. Improvisational aspects of jazz allow great freedom for the musician. Within the context of a free flowing improvisational solo there is structure. The improvisational solo has its own unique language, its own vocabulary and grammar. The content of my art originals are deeply rooted in the same emotional, expressive and literal qualities that are found in jazz and blues music. It is this aspect of my creations that gives it its voice and connects me to the work and makes it a part of me emotionally and spiritually.

My technique involves combining a

My most recent exhibits were at the Walsh Metal Works Gallery, Caribbean Museum Center, and Art @ Top Hat on St. Croix and the Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery Alabama and Howard University’s Blackburn Center Gallery, Washington, D. C. My work can be found in many private, public and university collections. Commissions include The St. Croix Community Theater, Captain Morgan Rum, and the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce.

Art@Top Hat – 340-513-3558 Art @ Top Hat is a fun place to shop! The Gallery is located on Company Street across from the market and the US Post Office in Christiansted. In the renovated townhouse dating back to the mid-1800s, the Gallery presents great local & international fine art, changing special exhibits, handcrafted, one-ofa-kind jewelry, local pottery, antiques & gently used classic furniture, maps, cards, books & prints, silver & collectibles. We are happy to help you find that special painting for your home or office & a great gift for a friend or yourself. Open on a daily schedule, special art-events and for Art Thursday (3rd Thursdays, Nov-May). Call for more information or appointment. Do not miss the fun. www.artattophat and Art at Top Hat on Facebook Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts – 340-772-2622 A showcase for local talent and international arts, the Museum Center is housed in an 18th century Danish townhouse on Frederiksted’s magnificent waterfront. CMCArts offers yearround exhibitions, classes, and shows for all ages. The Artists-in-Residence Program offers special classes, demonstrations and “open studio” time. Make a trip to Frederiksted to visit this unique and captivating destination which may be available to rent for your next special occasion! For more information, visit www.cmcarts.org D&D Studio – 340-719-1201 After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at www.ddstudio. us to purchase the popular, beautiful and collectable photographs of Ted Davis. These stunning pictures are unique St. Croix artworks, and are great additions to your home décor. Have a piece of St. Croix delivered right to your door!

It’s easy, no need to carry back on the plane!

To learn more about my work and the places where I have exhibited, please visit my web address below. If you see something that catches your eye, I can always be reached by phone or email by clicking Contact.”

FINE ART , ANTIQUES JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES

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

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Island Art

WALSH GALLERY FIRST THURSDAY SHOW APRIL 10 THROUGH MAY. Henle Studio – 340-718-0372 Celebrating 22 years, this historic loft in Christiansted showcases the paintings and prints of the late Maria Henle, the photographs, books and films of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, and the fine art photographs of Tina Henle. Other featured artists are Toni Lance, Larry Lipsky, Steve Rockstein, Sydney Solis, Nicolette Jelen, Cynthia Hatfield, Sacha Tebo, Janet Morgan and Lyn Voytershark. New exhibitions and events during Season. Call for appointment.

MariaHenleStudio.com Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556 There is always something interesting at Maufé Gallery, featuring an array of artists and artwork. Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes you to Maufé Gallery, where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix, USVI. Located at Crucian Gold, on Strand Street in C’sted., Maufe Gallery shares space with jewelry designer Nathan

Bishop. There is often a new exhibition every month, and other activities such as live music and performance art pieces taking place. Check the local newspaper, or call for more information about current events at the Gallery.

True Blue Art Studio – 720-341-8354 True Blue Art Studio is a new business in Christiansted owned by Nicole and David Brown. Nicole is an artist and teacher, originally from Colorado, where she taught Art for 15 years, but has always had a dream to open her own art studio. She works closely with her mother, Linda Krug (a Glass Artist in Colorado), her father, her husband, and 2 children. True Blue specializes in Dichroic Glass Jewelry, Fine Art Glass: Fish and Sea Life, Photographic Glass, and offers Workshop Classes. Come make your own glass pendant or jewelry piece! Check our website for Summer Art Classes for Children and Adults! We also offer Art Birthday Party Packages. Website: www.trueblueartstudio.com and email: nicolebrown@trueblueartstudio.com

Walsh Metal Works Gallery – 340-332-2504 Sculptures from Mike Walsh and paintings from Luca Gasperi will be featured at the Opening Reception for a new exhibit at 5pm on Friday April 10th at the Walsh Metal Works Gallery. This is the last regularly scheduled show of the art season for the Gallery and the exhibit will continue throughout the months of April and May during shop hours Mon-Fri. 8am to 3pm.

For over ten years Walsh Metal Works Gallery has featured the work of various artists who are part of the fabric of the Caribbean. The Gallery is located inside a large warehouse in Peter’s Rest and is used for art shows as well as a private studio for sculptor and designer Mike Walsh. For more information, check us out at www.facebook.com/WalshMetalWorksGallery!

MIKE WALSH LUCA GASPERI — New Work —

Opening Reception FRIDAY!

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

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

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Island Weddings MARRY ME ON ST. CROIX!

Wedding Culture

Your day!

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Quiana L. Adams, Q studio, LLC

hat could be more romantic than beginning your life together on a beautiful island?

Whether you say your vows on a spectacular hilltop, a white-sandy beach, or floating on a boat, our reflective turquoise waters will surround you for the occasion. And, when you get married here, you’re also in an idyllic location for a romantic honeymoon!

St. Croix has the accommodations, caterers, ceremony and reception sites, churches, clothing, consultants, flowers, invitations, jewelry, photographers, planners, restaurants, and transportation to make your storybook wedding happen.

So, whether you’re saying “I do” for the first time or renewing your vows, St. Croix sets a stage for unforgettable memories.

Q Studio, LLC – 340-332-6921

Through classic and contemporary techniques, Quiana introduces a fresh myriad of perspectives depicted in her photographic images. From sassy to exotic to romantic, Quiana’s background in photojournalism and fine art gives her a vast creative range. Understanding the unique qualities of the island experience, she encourages clients to be spontaneous, bringing out their personality and feelings in that moment. For a more creative approach to wedding photography, visit www.qstudiovi.com

Download the USVI Tourism Island Wedding Brochure at www.visitusvi.com, for a complete Wedding Checklist, including wedding planners, vendors and services plus legal information. You can also download a wedding license application from the Terrritorial Court of the US Virgin Islands with only an 8-day wait once the completed form is received.

For more info, call 800-372-USVI (8784) or contact the USVI Tourism office on St. Croix at 321 King Street, Suite 7, Frederiksted, St. Croix 00840.

In my down time, I usually meet up with a good friend to exercise. Our conversations often include my job and the fun, interesting people I meet, the highlights from the weddings I shoot, and how each wedding is so unique. Recently she described her own wedding experience, mentioning how much she didn’t know when she began the planning process. “Weddings are a culture, a culture I knew nothing about,” she said.

This description struck me.

Reflecting on it, she is correct. Weddings are a culture where customs, beliefs, dialects, dress, food, art, ideology, and rules exist. If you have traveled anywhere, even to another state, experiencing, learning, and understanding the ways of a new culture can be daunting. Although a Lonely Planet guide to wedding planning doesn’t exist, resources abound. Viva la Internet!

Resources were not the issue for my friend.

She knew the basics (who, what, when, where, and why), but it was the ‘how’ that remained a question mark. She, like many others, had not spent her childhood daydreaming about her wedding day and had no idea that you could embellish upon the “traditional” wedding idea with themes, alternative setups, food service, entertainment, etc. In the end, she jumped in feet first, with the help of her mother-in-law and Martha Stewart in tow, and it was a success! It was after her wedding that she discovered (official wedding culture guides) We TV and David Tutera.

As you begin addressing the ‘how’ for your own wedding journey, remember, yes, wedding culture does exist. It is easily found and learned.

But be reminded that the great thing about any culture is the multitude of authors involved in its creation. Cultures build from a connection to its roots while embracing its inevitable evolution.

For more info, planning tips, and resources visit www.vibridalguide.com

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Our Danish Connection

Her i det tidligere Dansk Vestindien er vi særlig glade for danske gæster. Til trods for de mange år siden salget af øerne til USA i 1917, bevarer vi en kulturarv fra næsten 200 år under Dannebrog. Derfor er det naturligt for besøgende danskere at ikke blot nyde det dejlige vejr og den smukke natur men også aflægge besøg på de historiske steder som denne ø har særlig mange af.

VELKOMMEN!

Næsten alle ø-ture gør ophold på den både botanisk og historisk interessante botaniske have, romfabrikken og Whim plantagemuseum – alle af interesse for danskere.

Seværdighder hvor danskere kan fornemme historiens pust omfatter Fort Christiansværn i Christiansted, (hvor en dansk oversættelse af vejledningsbrochuren findes ved indgangen)og de andre bygninger på Christiansteds nationalhistoriske område. Det restaurerede Guvernementshus med en dejlig baghave og imponerende balsal er et smukt minde fra Peter von Scholtens styre mellem 1827 og 1848. Det lillebitte apotekermuseum i Apotekergården på Dronningens Tværgade nær Kompagniets Gade viser de gamle krukker, vægte og møbler fra det oprindelige danske apotek der lå her mellem 1828 og 1970. Fort Frederik i Frederiksted har en udstilling med danske dokumenter om overdragelsen af øerne og en

gribende udstilling om slavehandel og slaveri der omfatter fund fra det forliste slaveskib Fredensborg. Carl og Marie Lawaetz museet, omgivet af en vidunderlig have nord for Frederiksted var de kendte Lawaetz brødres barndomshjem og afspejler en dansk immigrantfamilies liv for hundrede år siden.

På de danske afdelinger af kirkegårdene i Christiansted og Frederiksted findes mange grave af historisk betydning.

En ledet tur med guide kan hjælpe med at finde dem; spørg på hotellet derom.

I Christiansted ligger kirkegården i den vestlige del af byen, bag den engelske kirke, nær ruinerne af det gamle hospital. I Frederiksted ligger den danske afdeling af kirkegården overfor den lutherske kirke, som også indeholder minder fra den danske tid; dette er også tilfældet i Christiansteds lutherske kirke på Kongensgade. Danskere er altid velkomne til søndagsgudstjenesten. Top Hat, et kunstgalleri og bar på Kompagnigade ejes og drives af herboende danskere Bent og Hanne Rasmussen som gerne ser besøg af deres landsmænd.

I nødstilfælde, hvis man kræver dansktalende assistance, kan man kontakte den danske generalkonsul på St. Thomas Søren Blak, tlf. 776-0656, eller Leif og Elisabeth Pedersen tlf. 773-8049 (ikke om sommeren).

Furniture Traditions Linking Denmark and Our Islands — by Nina York Among the most treasured mementos of the Danish West Indies are the splendid pieces of furniture, in most cases crafted of island mahogany that can be found in the homes of local residents. Precious heirlooms from their ancestral families, they are a link to the past that convey far more than the utilitarian function. The intricacies of design evolved from Danish and English traditions to a new, more imaginative, often whimsical style that was utilized by local joiners, as the furniture makers traditionally have been named.

of island four-poster beds, the icon of Danish West Indian furniture, now prized among collectors and hard to find for purchase, even at $10,000 or above.

Somewhat more affordable is another typical representative of our Danish West Indian legacy, the rocking chair, which was found in almost every island home during the earlier parts of the 20th century, many the pride and joy of island joiners. Most of these chairs, as well as locally crafted dining chairs, feature cane woven seats that provide a cooler surface than upholstered furniture. The skill of weaving cane is getting to be a lost art, representing a danger to the continued maintenance of these antique pieces.

Having the furniture source of island ma- Cane-seated dining chairs at the Lawaetz Museum, Susan Wall hogany readily available, in many cases be- Frederiksted. ing exported as planks back to Denmark in the 18th century, its excellent quality and handsome appearance beOver the years, much of this treasure from the past has suffered and came the furniture material of choice for the nobility and other promibeen discarded. We hear tales of valuable antiques having been found nent citizens in Denmark. Design has for many generations been a discarded in dumpsters by owners unaware of their intrinsic value.

Danish specialty; during the 18th and until mid-19th century, the deToday, there is a greater awareness of the beauty and unique provsigns were neo-classical and dignified. These were periods of considenance of Danish West Indian furniture, but many pieces have been erable wealth of their owners. sold at auction to buyers from other parts of the world.

In the latter half of the 19th century, many island artisans went to Denmark for additional training and returned with enhanced skills that they shared. The European influence continued but was modified with an island touch of often exotic and charming elements. Typical local touches were incorporated into the headboards and posts www.stcroix .com w w w.stcroixthisweek thisweek.com

While we have a number of skilled woodworkers, most of their pieces are either small or the furniture free-form, in a totally different style.

Replicas of the classic designs are made in the far East and available at a few furniture stores, but the genuine article will always be loved for its historic, enduring qualities.

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Watersports & Activities EXPLORE BUCK ISLAND REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT WITH THE PROS!

BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482

Ride on our beautiful and spacious sailing catamaran Renegade or the newest and quickest power cat Adventure from Christiansted Wharf to Buck Island. Try our famous beach BBQ on Renegade’s full day trip, or take a fast ride on Adventure’s half day trip, or enjoy a sunset cruise at the end of your day. Captain Big Beard is also and ordained minister and performs weddings on board or around the island. (Services provided within Buck Island Reef National Monument are authorized by a National Park Service concession contract.)

Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628

Located adjacent to Fort Christiansvaern, CSA hosts several excursions to this US underwater National Park. Enjoy a full-day sail aboard our 32’ catamaran “Wavedancer” or our 32’ trimaran “Trine.” We also offer half-day glass bottom powerboat excursions, which are the fastest way to get there! Don’t miss out on our famous West Indianstyle BBQ—all you can eat and drink. Ask about our underwater video systems.

Buck Island Tours

An idyllic 2-hour sunset cruise is the perfect end to a day of exploring the island.

Buck Island Charters

Lightheart Sailing Charters

Sailing Charters

on advenTure & renegade Teroro II & Dragonfly

with Captain Carl or Captain Heinz

national Park service sanctioned

Services provided within Buck Island Reef National Monument are authorized by a National Park Service concession contract.

Full day or HalF day Full day Beach BBQ

all you can eat & drink!

Sunset Sails • Weddings Private charters Historical Tours

www.BigBeards.com

(340) 773- 4482

Email: info@BigBeards.com Located on Queen Cross Street by the Christiansted Boardwalk

sail • snorkel • hike

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

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

● Snorkel equipment included ● Dragonfly exclusive to six guests ● Departs from Green Cay Marina “H” Dock

PERSONALIZED SAILING

 Private Day Sails

Full-Day, Half-Day, Sunset

 Extended Charters

St Thomas, St John, BVI

 Captains Courageous Specialty Charters Business, Personal Growth, Meditation

Recommended in Frommer’s Tour Guide www.gotostcroix.com/heinz

 American Sailing Association Instruction Green Cay Marina, Dock C

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Watersports & Activities SAIL TO BUCK ISLAND REEF WITH TERORO II & DRAGON FLY

Two For the Road (Water): Teroro II & Dragon Fly 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. Captain Heinz, born in Austria, a beautiful country of mountains and lakes but no ocean, decided to see more of the world and learned to sail while working in Bermuda racing sailboats during his free time.

In 1964 Heinz saw his dreamboat sail into Bermuda – a trimaran design that sailed three times faster than the monohulls he had been racing. He met the owner/designer Arthur Piver and arranged to have one built in England, a 30-footer, and named her Teroro (Polynesian for Sun God). In 1966, he and his good friend Peter sailed her from England to Barbados in 21 days although, at that time, trimarans and catamarans were considered experimental boats and not widely accepted by the sailing world as safe ocean crossing vessels because of how much faster they went than monohulls.

Captain Heinz and Captain Carl.

Navigation was accomplished via dead reckoning (no GPS or other technology like we have today). During their crossing Heinz observed so much floating trash that it caused him to be concerned environmentally and has always relied on wind power to sail his boats since then. He was already thinking green in those days!

After sailing from island to island he found the beautiful port of Christiansted in 1968 and raised his three children—Sarah, Melanie and Carl – with his wife Mary. In 1985 Teroro was replaced by 42’ Teroro II, the first commercially built boat by Gold Coast Yachts at Salt River.

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 his own boat, Dragonfly, a 38’ trimaran. Carl loves nature, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, and kite boarding and is ready for any water sport when weather conditions permit. He and his father love to share their local knowledge with the guests aboard Teroro II and Dragonfly and give them a very personalized snorkeling tour of Buck Island Reef. The boats are located at Green Cay Marina.

Buck Island Charters www.gotostcroix.com/heinz 340-718-3161

Sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument on Departing Teague Bay

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Less crowded trips! ● Private charters are our specialty!

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Watersports & Activities TAKE THE FAMILY KAYAKING – A GREAT WAY TO SEE THINGS UP CLOSE!

Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161

Jolly Roger – 340-513-2508

Buck Island Charters, with Captain Heinz and his son Carl, is one of the oldest charter boat companies sailing to Buck Island Reef National Monument.

Teroro II, a 42’ trimaran, is the first commercially built boat by Gold Coast Yachts at Salt River and chartered by Captain Heinz. Carl followed his father’s passion, after sailing and competing in his youth and after helping to captain Teroro II to Buck Island for 16 years, and now has is own boat Dragonfly, a 38’ trimaran. He and his father love to share their local knowledge with the guests aboard and give them a very personalized snorkeling tour of Buck Island Reef. We are recommended by Fromer’s Tour Guide and sail from Green Cay Marina.

Sail, hike, snorkel, and relax on the Jolly Roger 42’ Catamaran with Captain Mike. Sail to Buck Island on a half or full day trip and experience the colorful reefs, beautiful hiking and white sand beach (snorkel gear and instruction included). The Jolly Roger can accommodate small groups up to six or private groups up to twenty to Buck Island. Most trips depart from the boardwalk in Christiansted. Jolly Roger is a National Park Service Concessionaire.

Lightheart Sailing Charters — 340-244-0240

Come enjoy the light-hearted time of your life! Lightheart is an elegant 40-foot European sloop designed for comfort and performance. Captain Peter Branning invites you aboard for a private half- or full-day sailing excursion. You can sit back and relax or even take the helm, plus enjoy snorkelling and swimming on an outing designed just for you. If you prefer, an idyllic 2-hour sunset cruise is the perfect end to a day of exploring the island. We also offer extended charters around the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as a learn-to-sail program with certifications from the American Sailing Association. With our partner Captains Courageous, we offer customized business events, personal growth adventures, and sunrise or sunset meditation sails. Welcome aboard Lightheart! www.lightyeartsailing.com

DIVING

Experience the glass bottom in Big Beard’s catamaran, “Adventure!”

Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027

Bioluminescent Bay Tours

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

Personalized sails available.

Call for more information and reservations

SCUBA DIVING 340-772-3483 Sea Thru Kayaks VI 340-244-8696 Kayak at night in the ONLY Clear Kayaks on St. Croix!

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

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Dive a Wall — it drops over 13,000 feet!

Dive a Reef — the largest living reef of

any Caribbean island!

Dive a Wreck — there are 5 within 100

yards of each other!

Dive a Pier — the most phenomenal macro

dive you’ll ever do! …all in one day!

1-day Intro Courses & Beach Dives get you in the water within hours of initial instruction!

Cane Bay Dive Shop – 340-718-9913

It’s always a great day at Cane Bay. There’s something for the entire family. Dive, snorkel or just relax on the beach at beautiful Cane Bay. A perfect place for beginner snorkeling or diving. The perfect spot for the most advanced divers. Boat, beach, wreck, night and pier dives all done daily. Try SCUBA diving any day no experience necessary! Just give us a call for one of the best times you will have on St. Croix!

On a cruise ship? Just walk right across the street to our Frederiksted Store under the large red and white dive flag to set up a great day for the whole family.

Dive Experience – 340-773-3307

Get to know St. Croix’s underwater wildlife— Turtles, Eels, Sting Rays, Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, Dolphins, and even Humpback Whales with St. Croix’s Original PADI 5-Star IDC Center! Michelle Pugh, a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, opened Dive Experience in 1983 and has the most experienced dive staff on the island. Diver safety, combined with fun and preservation of the marine environment are our primary concerns.

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

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

N2 the Blue SCUBA Diving - 340-772-3483

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

Scuba dive with N2theBlue—the pier, wrecks, reefs, night dives, Salt River Canyon/Wall, boat dives & shore-dive rentals. For a personal experience with safety & service, we specialize in semiprivate scuba groups of 6 or less divers. Want to try scuba diving? Our half-day introductory course for beginners gets you into the water the same day! Try guided snorkeling, photography or PADI dive instruction up to Dive Master level.

Voted #1 Dive Shop in 2013 by Daily News readers and #1 Activity by TripAdvisor, N2theBlue is a full-service PADI scuba diving center with rental gear, air fills, and Nitrox. Located 100 steps from the Frederiksted pier, we dive more sites out West and have a second location servicing the Salt River Canyon/Wall. Call for reservations. www.N2theBlue.com

Sea-Thru Kayaks VI – 340-244-8696

Sweet Bottom Dive – 340-773-3483

Sweet Bottom Dive Center, at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa has earned the #1 rated dive shop status on St. Croix with TripAdvisor®. We offer daily shore dives to the famous Davis Bay Wall just a 100 yards off shore.

Our Discover Scuba Experience can teach you the basics in 2 ½ hours right on the beach &, as a full-service PADI 5-Star Dive Center, we offer PADI instruction from Open Water Certification through Assistant Instructor. Air & enriched air fills available along with scuba & snorkel gear rentals. After your dive, experience a full-service restaurant, bar & lounge located right next to the dive shop! Diving is always Sweeter at Sweet Bottom Dive Center! Visit us at www.sweetbottomdive.com, facebook, or Twitter.

KAYAK TOURS Bush Tribe Island Wide Eco Adventures – 340-277-2503

Dive Experience does daily boat dives with Scooter, the ‘dive dog!’

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

DIVE EXPERIENCE “The Name Says it All”

We are your One Stop for ecological and historical excursions! Come snorkel, hike, and kayak with us (day or night) and experience bioluminescent kayaking! Bush Tribe focuses on taking travelers of all ages off the beaten island path to

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SUP, aka “KU Hoe He’e Nalu,” originated in Hawaii, has arrived on the West End of St. Croix! With a quick learning curve our trained crew will have you “standing strong” in no time. Daily lessons & rentals or customized SUP Safaris through the mangroves of Altoona Lagoon or the East End Marine Park. Book a SUP Party or Full Moon Paddle. Get out of the gym and get fit through our SUP Fitness program – build core strength, improve muscle mass and endurance.

We also teach Kids SUP including water safety, balance, and stroke. Full Service SUP and surf retail and rental shop at Limin’ Beach across from Frederiksted ballpark.

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If you want to enjoy St Croix’s best playground, come try the fastest growing water sports: Stand Up Paddle surfing and kiteboarding. Our full service operation is the only school on St Croix run by professional athletes, fully insured, and P.A.S.A. certified.

With s.u.p. you benefit from a great work out while gliding over the beautiful Caribbean water. S.u.p. can be practiced on flat water but we also teach wave riding. For the more adventurous visitors, kiteboarding is the thrill of a lifetime. The beginner package is a three halfday course while we also offer advanced lessons for the experienced riders. Look for us at our new location at Chenay Bay Beach Resort. www.kitestcroix.com

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Watersports & Activities SEASHELL EXHIBIT AT FT. FREDERIK, FREDERIKSTED, THROUGH MAY.

Seashell Exhibit

The St Croix Seashell Society invites you to their first Seashell Exhibit at Fort Frederik, in Frederiksted. Local seashells and echinoderms are the focus with almost 400 on display, but worldwide seashells are also featured, as well as items made from seashells.

ciation of seashells and other mollusks and echinoderms through exhibits and educational programs currently at Ft. Frederik and local classrooms.

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Guiding Visitors & Locals for 44 Years

Funding for the exhibit was provided in part by VI Council on the Arts, Friends of Fort Frederik, and Mary E. Masters; Glass-covered display fiscal sponsorship provided cases are filled with local and by the St. Croix Foundation for international shells and exhibits Community Development. provide information on local Many thanks to Ingrid Bough, rules and regulations so that Director of DPNR, Division of this valuable resource can be Boy with shell. Christa-Ann Davis Molloy Libraries, Archives and Museprotected. ums, for providing the Gallery space at the Fort and to DPNR Division of Fish The St. Croix Seashell Society was recently and Wild Life for their cooperation to make this formed and held their opening Gala on January 23 exhibit possible. to hundreds of residents and visitors. A Seashell Art Exhibit that evening included the above The Seashell Exhibit will be open for viewpainting by Christa-Ann Davis Molloy. In April The ing during regular Fort hours through May Society will celebrate National Library Week and 2015. The Fort admission fee is $3, and $1 for The Week of the Young Child, April 12 – 18, with students and seniors which includes entrance local story teller Veronica Gordon sharing her story to the exhibit. of “Herman the Hermit Crab,” who lives in a shell.

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Cruzan Open Regatta

Open to all sailors on St Croix and other islands, The St Croix Yacht Club hosts its Cruzan Open Regatta, April 27th and 28th comprised of One Design racing boats from Optis to 420s. Racing for all boats will be within the Teague Bay area. Courses raced will be Windward – Leeward.

The Opti Class, a Sunfish race to the finish. beginner sailing boat, has expanded rapidly in participation. The class is divided by age groups – White Fleet is 10 years and under, Blue Fleet, 11 to 12 years old and Red Fleet 13 to 15 years. The Green Fleet is made up sailors who are just beginning to sail. 20 to 30 Optis are expected out on the course this year. Most of our local high school sailors will be racing the 420 two-man boats. Sunfish and Lasers may be out racing as well.

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R E C R E AT I O N GOLF

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

Carambola Golf Club – 778-5638

A beautiful, challenging 18-hole Robert Trent Jones award-winning course nestled in the lush rainforest.

Name brand sportswear and golf accessories in the Pro Shop. Club rental and carts available. Call for rates, specials, and tee times.

The Buccaneer Hotel – 712-2144

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

The Links at Divi Carina Bay Resort – 773-9700 Mini 18-Hole Golf Course, Driving Range, Clubhouse. Thursday – Friday, 2-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, 12-9pm.

The Reef Golf Course – 773-8844

A beautiful 9-hole course located on the East End of St. Croix with phenomenal views of Teague Bay. Our Pro Shop offers top brands in golf apparel and accessories. Call for rates. Tee times are not required.

Club rental and carts are available.

Non-Hotel Beaches sunbathe, swim, snooze

All beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands are open to the public, although access through private property and hotels may have restrictions.

Buck Island Reef National Monument -

See the first designated underwater National Park; the first National Park whose primary designation was to protect a coral reef system. Celebrating 51 years! Two beaches, two picnic areas. Great snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facilities. Located 7 miles East of Christiansted and reached by authorized National Park concessionaires. See Watersports section for more information on getting there.

Cane Bay - On St. Croix’s Northshore,

this is a long, sandy beach with shade and great snorkeling off the reefs near shore; relatively shallow and nice for swimming.

Dive shop, kayaking, hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby.

Columbus Landing - The site of the 1493

landing of Columbus at Salt River. Accessed by the road to the left of Salt River Marina.

Minimal facilities. Managed by the Territorial State Historic Preservation Office (DPNR), and is within the boundaries of the National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Great view of Salt River from the Visitor’s Center.

Call for hours, 340-773-1460.

Cramer Park - Just before Pt. Udall, on

St. Croix’s East End, is a beautiful long, deep public beach with bathrooms, changing rooms, and picnic tables.

Dorsch Beach - South of Frederiksted is this deep, white-sand beach with hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby; great swimming and snorkeling.

TENNIS

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

Rainbow Beach - North of Frederiksted is this lively beach with bar and restaurant plus watersports and volleyball. Live music on Sunday afternoons. Great for swimming!

Reef Beach – A nice slip-of-a-beach across the

street from the Reef Condos on the East End. With a very gradual decline, the beach is perfect for getting on and off your windsurfer or for swimming with small children. Restaurants and golf nearby.

Sandy Point - Located on St. Croix’s West End,

this spectacular beach is part of Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge and is one the longest in the Caribbean! Park your car in the lot and take a short hike to the beach area for swimming, more hiking, and wildlife/nature photo ops. The beach is also a popular nesting site for the leatherback, hawksbill, green, and loggerhead sea turtles between April 1 and September 1 and is closed 7-days a week. Beach access is however open the rest of the year on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For info call the US Fish & Wildlife Service at 340-773-4554.

Shoy Beach - A popular local’s beach located

inside the entrance to The Buccaneer. Just tell the attendant at the guard gate to your right, that you are heading down to the beach. Parking lot at the end of the road. No facilities; some shade trees.

Deep, lush sand. Great swimming.

St. Croix East End Marine Park - The USVI’s

first marine park encompasses approximately 60 square miles of coastal and marine habitats on St. Croix’s East End providing a great opportunity to experience the natural wonders of the island.

Managed buy the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), a division of Coastal Zone Management. Beaches, watersports, hotels, restaurants, and the St. Croix Yacht Club within the parameters.

Vincent F. Mason, Sr. Coral Resort - South of Frederiksted, you’ll find this white, sandy beach and the refurbished Frederiksted pool. New park, paved parking, tables, grills, facilities.

Chenay Bay Beach Resort – 773-2918

Two East End courts open to the public. Non-guests, $5.00 per person per hour. Call for reservations.

The Buccaneer Hotel – 773-3036

Eight East End courts, two lighted. Pro Shop and Game Match Service. Tennis Pro, Don de Wilde, available for lessons. Open to the public.

Call to reserve court time.

The Reef Tennis – 773-8844

Located on the East End, on the road to Duggan’s Reef Restaurant, and across the street from the Reef Golf Course. Two courts. $5.00 per person per hour.

Open to the public.

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Destination St. Croix BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

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ARRIVAL. US citizens don’t need a passport; departing visitors need a photo ID. LOCATION. St. Croix lies 18 north latitude and 65 west longitude, about 700 miles from the equator. The Virgin Islands are part of the Antilles chain from the Bahamas down to Trinidad.

St. Croix is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. VIRGIN ISLANDERS. Virgin Islanders are a reserved but friendly people. “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” and “Good Night” are welcome Crucian greetings. Everyone speaks English or a lilting version of it.

CLIMATE. Year-round temperatures range in the 80s during the day, 70s most nights, with summer somewhat warmer. Easterly trade winds keep the humidity down. Most island showers are over in minutes. Residents collect rainwater from rooftops into household cisterns. Saltwater distillation plants help the supply. With water scarce, it is used sparingly.

TIME. We are on Atlantic Standard in the winter, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard.

During the summer, we are the same time as Eastern Daylight Savings.

WHAT TO WEAR. Island dress is casual but bathing suits and men without shirts in town or grocery stores is frowned upon. Men don’t need ties or jackets; hats are great sun protectors for everyone. No adaptors needed for personal plug-ins.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. The Christiansted Visitors Bureau is located in Government House on Queen Cross Street; open weekdays.

The Frederiksted Visitor’s Bureau is located in a Strand Street courtyard near the Pier; open week-

days & cruise-ship days. A Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor’s Orientation Center is located at Scale House on King Street at the Wharf.

The seasoned traveler doesn’t take chances. Lock your car, don’t wear valuable jewelry wandering in town, keep to the main areas.

CURRENCY & BANKING. We use the US dollar and credit cards are accepted everywhere.

First Bank (all branches), M – Th, 8:30 am – 4 pm, F, 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat, 9 am – 1 pm (SI and Fsted); Banco Popular Sunny Isle, M – F, 8:30 am – 4 pm, Sat, 9 am – 1 pm, Banco Popular Orange Grove, M – F, 8 am – 4 pm; Scotia Bank Sunny Isle, M – W, 8:30 – 3:30, Th – F, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. See maps for bank and ATM locations.

Point Udall, the Eastern-most point of the US!

Always Remember To Drive Left!

Whether renting a car or crossing the street, it is vital to remember that traffic in the USVI flows from the left side of the road.

TAXES. No sales tax but a 10% government tax is applied to hotel rooms.

COMMUNICATIONS. St. Croix has several radio stations and three television stations; Cable TV carries the national news stations.

Two newspapers are published daily; also an online daily. New York and Miami papers arrive each morning.

St. Croix is 28 miles in length and 7 miles at the widest point with two major towns—Christiansted at the center on the north shore and Frederiksted at the west end. The Caribbean Sea which surrounds the island is always there to guide you along the roads that wind around the coast.

TELEPHONE SERVICE. The local area code is 340 but you need not dial it for local numbers. Phone cards are sold at many shops throughout the island. We have local Sprint and ATT stores plus Radio Shack for any forgotten cell phone accessories.

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.

POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal system, 1st class mail is .49 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .33 cents, international rates are $1.10 for cards and letters. See maps for post office locations.

Parking in Christiansted is limited and 2-hour parking on parts of Company and Queen Cross Streets is enforced.

Look for the signs. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near Fort Christiansvaern and a large public lot with fees just west of town on Strand and King Cross Streets.

MARINE LIFE. All native plants, animals, fish (unless harvested for food), coral and shells are protected under the Indigenous Species Act. You will not be permitted to leave the territory with any plants or marine life in your possession.

HOLIDAYS. We celebrate US Federal holidays and local ones as well. The government closes for all holidays, banks close for most.

Shops stay open except on major holidays.

Major roads are asphalt and usually well maintained. The Melvin H. Evans Highway is the only 4-lane, divided highway running from mid-island west to within 1 mile of Frederiksted. The speed limit is 55. In other areas, the 35 mph limit applies; in town, 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS. Police, Fire, Ambulance ................ Land line, 911 Cell Phone, .................................340-772-9111 Divers Alert Network.....................919-684-2948 V.I. Territorial Emergency Management (VITEMA....................................340-773-2244 VI Search and Rescue ....................787-729-6770 St. Croix Hospital. .........................340-778-6311

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Rejsemål St. Croix PRAKTISKE OPLYSNINGER OM US VIRGIN ISLANDS

Ankomst: Pas og visum fordres af danske besøgende.

Beliggenhed. St.Croix ligger på 18 grader nord bredde og 65 grader vest længde, lidt over 1000 km fra Ækvator. Jomfruøerne er en del af Antilles økæden fra Bahama øerne ned til Trinidad. St. Croix er omgivet af det karibiske hav.

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Island Worship The history of our island is mirrored in its old church structures, many of which have recently been restored. The Moravian brethren, arriving here in the 1730s from Saxony in today’s Germany, founded their mission to bring Christianity to the enslaved part of the population.

The historic Anglican (Episcopalian) churches built in Gothic style include St. John’s in Christiansted and, in Frederiksted, the beautifully restored St. Paul’s church.

The large number of Irish settlers, along with Englishmen and Hispanics, have contributed to the presence of the Catholic church; Holy Cross in Christiansted is the oldest in the Virgin Islands.

The Danish rule of the island from 1733 to 1917 brought the Lutheran church, which still plays a large role here. Lord God of Sabaoth in Christiansted occupies the former Dutch Reformed Church; Holy Trinity in Frederiksted was built shortly after the town was founded.

The Dutch Reformed church (Presbyterian) now has a new mid-island home.

These are just a few of the many (over 150) churches on St. Croix, from SeventhDay Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, and many more. Church attendance and activities are important to a large part of our population; visitors are always welcome at services, often a high point in their island experience.

Many other faiths offer places of worship—a Jewish synagogue, a Hindu temple, and a Moslem mosque, to name a few. An easy-to-follow guide is actually the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 63. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

Befolk-ningen. Virgin Islands befolkning er venlig men tilbageholdende. Man hilser gerne med “Good morning”, “Good Afternoon” og “Good Night.” Alle taler engelsk eller et melodisk dialekt deraf.

Klima. Solrigt, med årlige temperaturer omkring højt i 20erne om dagen, omkring 20 grader om natten – lidt varmere i sommermånederne. Østlige passatvinde holder fugtigheden lav. .De fleste byger er forbi i løbet af få minutter. Beboerne samler regnvand fra tagene ned i cisterner under husene. Saltvandsdestillering bidrager til forsyningen.

Vi er nøjsomme med vores vandforbrug.

Tider. Vi ligger på atlantisk standardtid; om sommeren minus 6 timer fra Danmark; mellem oktober og april minus 5 timer. En time før USAs østkyst om vinteren.

Påklædning. Afslappet, men badedragt eller mænd uden skjorte på gaden og i butikker er ildeset. Mænd behøver ikke jakke og slips. En bredskygget hat er en god beskyttelse mod solen for alle. En adapter til 110VDC er nødvendig til strømforbrug ved f.eks.opladning.

Hjælp til Besøgende. Turistkontoret i Christiansted ligger i Guvernementshuset med indgang fra Queen Cross Street; åbent hverdage. I Frederiksted ligger kontoret i en baggård på Strandgade nær kajen; åbent ugedage og når krydstogtsskibe ankommer. I Christiansted ligger et orienteringscenter til besøgende i den gamle vejerbod ved havnen.

Her som alle vegne, vær forsigtig. Lås bilen, gå ikke med værdifulde smykker i byen, og hold dig til de befolkede områder.

Kontaktnumre i Nødstilfælde.

Politi, Brandvæsen, Ambulance ........Fastnet 911 Mobil,..........................................340-772-9111 Dyknings Alarm ............................919-684-2948 Katastrofe Tjeneste (VITEMA)..................................340-773-2244 Eftersøgning og Redning...............787-729-6775 St. Croix Hospital ..........................340-778-6311

Valuta og Banker. First Bank (alle filialer) har åbent mandag-torsdag kl. 8:3016, fredag til kl. 17, lørdag kl. 9-13 (kun Sunny Isle og Frederiksted). Banco Popular Sunny Isle, man-fre kl. 8:30-16, lør kl. 9-13; Banco Popular Orange Grove, man-fre kl.

8-16. Scotia Bank Sunny Isle, man-ons kl.

8:30-15:30, tors-fre kl. 8:30-17:30. Se by-og økort om bankernes og kontantautomaternes beliggenhed.

Skatter. Ingen moms her; der lægges dog 10% skat på hotelværelser.

Media. St. Croix har flere radiostationer og tre fjernsynsstationer; kabelfjernsyn viser alle de amerikanske kanaler. To aviser udgives daglig; også en netavis. Blade fra New York og Miami kommer daglig.

Telefon. Den lokale.områdekode er 340, men bruges ikke ved lokalopringning. Telefonkort sælges mange steder. Mange danske mobiltelefoner fungerer ikke her; man kan købe billige telefoner med kort og andet tilbehør hos Sprint, AT&T og Radio Shack.

Posttakster: Vi er en del af USAs postsystem, hvor taksterne for et brev er 46 cents og postkort 33 cents. International posttakst er $1.10 for brev og postkort.

Se by- og økortene for at finde postkontorerne.

Plante-og dyreliv på land og i hav.

Alle lokale planter, dyr og fisk (undtagen fanget som føde), er beskyttede, inklusive koraller, skaller og andet levende fra havet.

Man må ikke hjembringe nogen af disse levende organismer.

Helligdage. Her fejrer man amerikanske helligdage foruden en hel del lokale.

Regerings-kontorer er lukkede da, ligeledes som regel banker, mens butikker kun lukker de vigtigste helligdage.

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Island Accommodations

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

340-712-2100

Carrington’s Inn

340-713-0508

Chenay Bay Beach Resort

340-718-2918

Classic St. Croix

340-332-2504

Club St. Croix

340-718-9150

Colony Cove

340-718-1965

Company House Hotel

340-773-1377

Cottages By The Sea

340-772-0495

Cruzan Sands Villa

972-747-7575

Discovery Grove

340-642-8322

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort 340-773-9700 Frederiksted Hotel

340-772-0500

Holger Danske

340-773-3600

Hotel Caravelle

340-773-0687

Hotel on the Cay

340-773-2035

Hotel St. Croix

340-773-0210

King Christian Hotel

340-773-6330

King’s Alley Hotel

340-773-0103

Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge 340-201-7983 Northside Valley

340-772-0558

Palms at Pelican Cove

340-718-8920

Rattan Inn

340-718-5098

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

340-772-1205

Sugar Beach

340-718-5345

Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina 340-718-4455 Turtle Bay Beach Resort

340-718-4042

Vacation St. Croix

340-718-0361

Waves at Cane Bay

340-718-1815

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

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Choose The Buccaneer, Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa or Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort & Casino and get tennis, watersports, shopping, spas, beaches, and restaurants. The Buccaneer and Renaissance Carambola also offer golf.

Or choose a personal vacation rental or boutique hotel.

Cruzan Sands Villa on the Beach is a luxury beachfront villa in Estate Salt River. Family friendly, it sleeps 8 comfortably. Relax and enjoy the wonderful sandy beach and the view from the spacious covered wrap-around porch !

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House with birds eye views of Government House and the Harbor or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse. Large pool and home to 40 Strand Eatery and the Rum & Wine Bar. Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge is a unique rainforest getaway; comfortable lodging in a natural site. Take advantage of workshops, tours, walks, hikes and other activities. Relax here in nature’s splendor!

Rattan Inn, a tranquil bed & breakfast is nestled into five acres of rolling hills and the ruins of a sugar cane plantation, c. 1750-1850. This enchanted lush property features five secluded residences, by the night or by the month, and a large, welcoming pool.

Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 9 pm Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina features 40 beach-front rooms, 2 restaurants, pool, tennis, fitness,

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Welcome to our charming boutique hotel in Historic Christiansted.

meeting/event space, business lounge, spa, snorkels, kayaks, paddle boards, & volleyball plus their Blue Flag accredited Green Cay Marina with sailing, cruising & fishing charters.

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

Turtle Bay Beach Resort on the Northshore, is St. Croix’s newest boutique hotel that includes The Sands Beach Bar and Restaurant—Open-air beachside dining serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with casual, American cuisine, 7 days a week.

Join us for sunsets!

Cruzan Sands relaxed living.

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Transportation

Offering seaplane flights between St Croix & Tortola St Croix & Virgin Gorda St Croix & Anegada

RENTAL CARS, TAXI

TAXI INFORMATION ■ These taxi rates to and from the

Airport and Towns were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the VI Legislature. Look for only licensed taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate. Rates must be posted. Since taxis aren’t metered, confirm the rate before getting in the taxi!

Call 340-642-3000 for schedule and fares

Taxi Charges & Special Provisions

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• Christiansted opposite Seaplane 340-713-9289

• Cruise Passengers: Frederiksted (CHANT Building) 340-778-4663

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■ The charges to areas not listed in this schedule shall be arrived at by using the nearest place with a rate crossed to the next place ahead with a rate closest to the passenger’s destination.

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

■ Round-trip fares are double the oneway fare plus waiting charges of $1. per minute. First 5 free.

■ Radio/Phone call—the fare plus 1/3 of the basic fare.

■ Exclusive Taxi Request— pays the rate charged for 4 passengers.

■ Luggage—A flat rate of $2. Per bag is added for each passenger. The rate for items larger than 30” x 29” will not exceed $4.

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

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

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

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TAXI SERVICES

Rudy’s Taxi & Tours:.... 340-773-6803, 514-4600 Sweeny Tours Taxi Service...340-514-7734, 514-1594 Antilles Taxi Service… 340-773-5020, 690-9585 Crucian Taxi................. 340-773-6388, 422-1856 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport:...340-778-1088 Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street near Government House & in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.

FROM AIRPORT TO:

1 or 2 3+ Persons Persons

The Buccaneer.......................... $20....($10) Carambola................................ $20....($10) Christiansted............................ $16......($9) Cotton Valley........................... $24....($11) Divi Carina Bay....................... $24....($12) Frederiksted............................. $12......($6) Green Cay................................. $22....($11) Shoy’s......................................... $20....($10) The Palms at Pelican Cove...... $16......($9) Tamrind Reef Resort...............$21…($11)

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FROM CHRISTIANSTED TO:

The Buccaneer............................ $9......($5) Cane Bay................................... $24....($11) Carambola................................ $30....($12) Divi Carina Bay........................ $18......($9) Frederiksted.............................. $24....($11) Gallows Bay................................ $6......($3) The Palms at Pelican Cove...... $16......($9) Tamrind Reef Resort.................$12…($6)

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Carambola................................ $27....($11) Christiansted............................ $24....($11) Divi Carina Bay........................ $36....($18)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: VITRAN Buses serve the island with numerous routes, starting service at 5:30 am on weekdays, ending at 9:00 pm, starting later on weekends.

If you are not in a hurry, you can tour the island for only $1, going between our two towns and to shopping centers (transfer at La Reine in midisland). Call 778-0898 or 773-1664.

Alternate affordable ways of getting around are group taxi vans (marked Taxi) that ply many routes. Economy-minded visitors can pick up a ride from Christiansted to Frederiksted or reverse for $2.50, if they are willing to share with local riders. Departures are from the Market Square in Christiansted and Buddhoe Park in Frederiksted, but the vans can also be flagged down along the route. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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1. Ace Roti Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3 2. Beach Side Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 3. Blue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 4. Breezes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 5. Cheeseburger’s In Paradise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 6. Cultured Pelican Restaurante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 7. Deep End Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-2 8. Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 9. Duggan’s Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 10. East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . N-2 11. eat @ cane bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-2 12. Flamboyant Bar & Grill at Renaissance Carambola. . D-1 13. Joe’s Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 14. Kendrick’s at The Bucaneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 15. La Reine Chicken Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2 16. Salud Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 17. Saman at Renaissance Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 18. Shoreline at Chenay Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?-?

19. Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . . N-2 20. Terrace at The Bucaneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 21. Thali Indian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 22. The Galleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 23. The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 24. The Pickled Greek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-2 25. The Sands at Turtle Bay Beach Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . J-2 26. The Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

1. Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Rustico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Sweet Lime Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 4. Tamarind Reef Resort Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 5. The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . D-4

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Sports 1. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Bush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 3. Cane Bay Dive Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1, N-2 4. Kitesurf / Paddlesurf St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1 5. Lightheart Sailing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 6. Llewellyn’s Charter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 7. Randall “Doc” James Racetrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 8. Renaissance Carambola Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 9. Sweet Bottom Dive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 10. Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 11. The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 12. Virgin Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

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Great place to see Lobsters, Trigger Fish, and big schools of Grunts.

Out in the flats, at 70 feet, lots of endangered Staghorn Coral.

Brought to you by Dive Experience, Strand Street, Christiansted.

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

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

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Airlines 1. Bohlke International Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 2. Shoreline Aviation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

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No Take Zone – Protects near shore environments including mangroves, sea grass beds, lagoonal patch reefs, and linear reefs.

OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS PROHIBITED. ALL FISHING AND EXTRACTION IS PROHIBITED. Recreational Zone – Allows snorkeling, diving, boating, and recreational shoreline fishing. Catch-and-release guide fishing, and cast-net bait fishing are allowed with a Marine Park Permit. ALL OTHER TRADITIONAL FISHING IS PROHIBITED (including but not limited to: fish traps; spear fishing; collection of lobster, conch whelk).

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY AED Locations Outside of Towns in case you need them Airport Departure Lounges Bassin Triangle Police Station Buccaneer Hotel Canagata Ballpark Cane Bay Dive Carambola Hotel Club St. Croix Coakley Bay Condos Country Day School

Divi Carina Bay Casino Divi Carina Bay Resort East End Fire Station Fire Service Office, Sunny Isle Palms at Pelican Cove Patrick Sweeney Police Station Richmond Fire Station St. Croix Yacht Club

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

New 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. One section of the 1856 structure displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrel of rum and sugar. The other section holds a bookstore and gift shop as well as an information center about all things St. Croix. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service.

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Open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, weekends 9 am to 5 pm. 2 hour parking available on site.

The Steeple Building 4 across Hospital Street, formerly the Lutheran Church and dates from 1753. It houses a display documenting aspects of the religious history of St. Croix. Ask for opening hours at the Fort.

Across Company Street lies the onetime Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse 5 , built in 1749. In its courtyard, slave auctions were formerly held.

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Government House 6 on King Street was in part the former home of a Danish merchant. That section dates from 1749; another section, the previous town house of a wealthy Danish plantation owner, was joined to it in 1826, together becoming the seat of the Danish West Indies government. The grand staircase and portico were added in 1830, as was the impressive ballroom/reception hall on the second floor by Governor General Peter von Scholten, who had his office and official residence here. The former are open to the public (entrance at mid-building on King Street). The Virgin Islands Tourism office (open weekdays only) is downstairs fronting the Lutheran Church.

The Lutheran Church 7 across Queen Cross Street on King Street, was originally the Dutch Reformed Church, built in the 1740’s and transferred to the Lutherans in 1831, who brought the furnishings here from the Steeple Building. Later, the steeple was added.

Walking up Queen Cross Street to Company Street takes you to Apothecary Hall 8 on the left corner, which holds both the tiny Apothecary Museum on Queen Cross Street, open anytime, and in the courtyard the Archaeological Museum, open only Saturdays 10 am-2 pm.

Nearby on Company Street is the Old Market 9 , laid out in the original town plan from 1735, and still being used. The well dates from 1863. On this square you will also find the downtown Post Office.

Christiansted National Historic Site Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site was the first unit of the National Park Saystem in the US Virgin Islands. The park’s historic buidings and grounds commemorate the Danish heritage (1733-1917) of the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, which was named in honor of the reigning King of Denmark and Norway, Christian VI. In the 1700s, Christiansted was part of a mercantile system that linked Europe,West Africa, and the Carib-

bean 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.

Take two tours —“Free Gut” is the freed black neighborhood of Christiansted established by the Danish in 1748 and “Gallows Bay” is the fishing community that sustained Christiansted’s fish market for more than two centuries. Free Gut, $35., Gallows Bay, $15. Make Reservations with Eastern National Bookstore at the Scale House by calling 340-719-4091.

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Frederiksted Map

SUNSET JAZZ AT FREDERIKSTED BANDSTAND APRIL 22 & MAY 22.

Getting West St. Croix’ West End offers beautiful sandy, calm beaches, great snorkeling and wreck or pier diving, spectacular sunsets, and the lush subtropical forest. You can reach Frederiksted with its quaint, historic town architecture in several ways. The four-lane Melvin Evans Highway is your speediest route, if you are coming from the east. Most drivers take Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road), which also takes you to the St. George Village Botanical Garden, the Cruzan Rum Factory, and Whim Plantation Museum, all just off the Queen Mary Highway.

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Frederiksted is home to a number of historic churches, including St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Friedensberg Moravian Church, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

The newly restored Old Danish School on Hospital Street and Market Street is a handsome building. At Strand and Queen Cross Streets is the Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library, built in 1803. The Market Place is still in use today, as it was in 1751 at the founding of Frederiksted.

There are ATMs at the Scotiabank and First Bank locations on Strand Street. After hours, swipe your card at the door to get inside.

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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. The park contains a bronze bust of the renowned slave rebellion leader.

The Oscar E. Henry Customs House was built in the 1800’s. The building is undergoing renovations. The Visitors’ Bureau, normally located here, has been temporarily moved to an upstairs location in the courtyard of a nearby building on Strand Street.

The Freedom Fountain facing the pier was installed for the Emancipation 150th anniversary celebration. In a historic light blue building down a block is the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts.

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Frederiksted town is rebounding, thanks to a recent $14 million revitalization project.

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St. Croix’s National Parks

A Glimpse into the Past: Salt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecological Preserve Joshua M. Torres, PhD—National Park Service, Cultural Resource Program Manager Part 4 in a series As both a historical park and ecological preserve, the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve (NHP&EP) (Figure 1) protects rich archeological evidence representing a mosaic of cultural groups potentially dating as far back as 2,000 years as well as dynamic coastal habitats representative of the diverse ecological setting on St. Croix. Because of its highly productive ecosystems, Salt River Bay has witnessed thousands of years of human habitation, resulting in rich layers of archeological and historic resources.

The “Taíno” and “Kalinago” cultural groups, that encountered the Spanish in the bay on November 14, 1493, were the historical outcome of long-term social, cultural, and genetic exchanges between a variety of cultural and ethnic groups. Over the course of several thousand years, at least four distinct cultural groups migrated to, and settled in, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

These groups arrived here from different locations with the earliest “Archaic” peoples migrating from the regions around the Yucatan Peninsula (ca. 4,000 BC) and northeastern South America (ca.

2,000 BC). Later, “Saladoid” cultural groups (also referred to as Igneri) migrated from northern/northeastern South America (ca. 500 BC) and “Huecoid” cultural groups migrated from the Isthmo-Columbian region (ca. 300 BC). These cultural groups all inhabited this region by the time of the birth of Christ. This cultural mosaic, and the subsequent interactions among these groups, leads to the emergence of uniquely Caribbean peoples by ca.

AD 500 and ultimately the “Taíno” and “Kalinago” cultures by ca. AD 1200 (Figure 2).

The Columbus Landing site, located on the western tip of Salt River NHP&EP, contains substantive archaeological evidence associated with the first Amerindian agriculturalists from South America to the later period “Taínos” and “Kalinago” cultures (ca. AD 1200-1500). These remains contribute significantly to our understanding of life in the Caribbean before European contact.

Excavated in 1923 by Danish archeologist Gudmund Hatt, this archaeological site possesses not only evidence for pre-Columbian village occupation, but also evidence of a ceremonial plaza/ ballcourt (batey) (Figure 3). In the pre-Columbian Virgin Islands and Greater Antilles, plazas and bateys are cleared central spaces within village settlements that are delimited by stones and used for public activities. The stones surrounding these spaces are often elaborately carved with important iconographic symbols. The highest frequency of plaza /batey sites are documented in Puerto Rico. Hence, the presence of this feature at Salt w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

Figure 1. Salt River Bay Historical Park & Ecological Preserve.

Figure 3. Gudmand Hatt excavations, note plaza/batey wall with petroglyphs in foreground.

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Figure 2. Saladoid pottery (bottom), late pre-Tiano vessel (top)

Figure 4. Plaza/batey stone with petroglyph currently in Danish National Museum.

River NHP&EP indicates a strong socio-cultural relationship to Puerto Rico in the past, much like today.

The historical basis for our knowledge of stonelined plazas and bateys in the Greater Antilles primarily comes from documents written by Spanish chroniclers at the time of European contact in reference to the Antillean ball game. Sixteenth century chroniclers describe the ball courts and the game, both called batey, as central architectural and social features of indigenous settlements. Sixteenth century historian Gonzalo Fernandéz de Oviedo y Valdez notes the ubiquity of these features where “in every village there was a place set aside…for a ball game.” Dominican friar and historian, Bartolomé de Las Casas also documented these features within settlements stating: …there was a large clearing, better swept and smoother, longer than wide, which in the tongue of these islands they called batey….

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While typically associated with the Amerindian ballgame, archaeological and ethnohistoric data indicate that plazas/bateys were also used for a variety of public ceremonial activities, and in particular areytos (or areítos). The areytos are communal song and dance performances linked to ritual practices of ancestor veneration that entailed the recanting of myths and the dissemination of social memories. In societies without formal writing, oral traditions and public rituals are central to maintaining social cohesion and cultural continuity.

The plaza/batey structure documented at Salt River NHP&EP was lined with carved stones that were removed during Hatt’s excavation and are currently stored at the Danish National Museum in Copenhagen along with field notes and numerous other artifacts from this archeological investigation (Figure 4). These materials, and the site itself, offer a unique window into how humans have used the resources in Salt River Bay over time, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to study and interpret pre-colonial Amerindian peoples and their way of life in the Virgin Islands.

National Park Service – 340-773-1460 www.nps.gov/sari Get the App ‘NPS-St.Croix’ and keep in touch with all 3 National Parks on St. Croix!

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MOVING HERE Dream – Build – Retire More vacationers every year find a way to move to “America’s Paradise.” They like that we are part of the US, have no state taxes, enjoy great year-round climate and are surrounded by beautiful beaches and turquoise water.

Newcomers learn the traditions of culture and history on the island. Being home to dozens of community organizations, with volunteer opportunities, and annual events to attend, it’s easy to get involved quickly and form new friendships.

St. Croix is an ideal second home for some and a wonderful year-round residence for others. Houses and condos are available for rent or purchase along with undeveloped land for those who want to build.

Job openings exist in many fields and we have an Economic Development Commission (EDC) program that offers tax incentives for business owners who qualify.

St. Croix retains a relaxing pace even though cosmopolitan in many ways. We say, “ Good Morning” before beginning a conversation, say “no problem” and mean it, and celebrate lots of holidays without commercializing them.

A few challenges might be not being able to find your favorite brand all the time, finding water scarce during dry spells (although you can buy it by the truckload), and erratic electricity (making generators popular along with the use of solar panels).

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Most of us wouldn’t live anywhere else!

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy Real Estate on St. Croix Beaches! When you picture an island paradise, don’t you visualize quiet palmlined beaches with blue water? St. Croix has many to choose from and they’re generally not crowded.

Warm weather year round! Our average daytime temperature year round is always about 80 degrees and we have sunshine virtually every day!

We’re the U.S.! St. Croix is under the U.S. flag! So many of our buyers cited this as a primary reason, along with many others, that they purchased here after looking at other Caribbean islands. Buyers receive a deed and title insurance; so you can have confidence investing here.

Value prices! Our buyers often say that “St. Croix is such a bargain!” They say that they are amazed about how far their dollars go in this resort environment under the American flag on crystal-clear blue water! We have good inventory and low mortgage rates too!

We’re friendly! St. Croix is a very friendly place to visit, live and work! It’s hard to walk down the street or go through a store without hearing a “Good morning” or a “Good afternoon”.

Natural beauty! Day and night—the natural beauty of St. Croix whether you’re sitting on a beach, taking a hike or stargazing makes you feel calm, relaxed and happy! We are a historic island. You can see signs of our history everywhere from our Danish arches to the remains (and sometimes complete!) sugar mills.

scuba diver, snorkeler, swimmer, hiker, beach stroller, shell collector, jogger, yogi? Or does that list just make you want to sit quietly on a beach with a book? You can be as active or quiet as you’d like especially since we don’t have snow or cold weather!

Change is good! We embrace the good life and there’s every opportunity to reinvent yourself and leave the rat race behind.

St. Croix is a melting pot of people from all over the world seeking a better way of life.

That explains why we’re all so happy here!

Tax incentives! You may qualify for giant tax benefits if you relocate, start or grow your business on St. Croix. Go to www.usvieda.org for more information.

We at Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty would love to help you get settled more quickly and make the learning curve of our St. Croix seamless. We would love to brag about our island in person and share with you the many wonderful reasons we’ve each decided to make St. Croix our home. Please call us or drop in while you are on island.

You’ll find our offices in Gallows Bay Market Place (340-778-7000), the Buccaneer Hotel (340-718-7000) and in Frederiksted (340-642-3333). Visit our website at coldwellbankervi.com and preview the beautiful island properties we have to offer.

We hope you’ll stop by for a chat!

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

Amazing food! St. Croix is a foodies’ paradise! We have so many and varied cuisines and you never have to put on heels or a tie!

In April, there’s an ever-growing popular event called the St. Croix Food and Wine Experience. Check out http://stxfoodandwine. com! Maybe you can make a trip down and see for yourself! Eating healthy goes hand in hand with an outdoorsy lifestyle and we’ve got eco-friendly homegrown food here. Our island is abundant with local farmers and we even have our own cattle bred here, the Senepol. So buying local and fresh is popular at our farmers’ markets.

Lots to do! You will not run out of things to do! Are you a golfer, tennis player, kayaker, kite surfer, paddle boarder, windsurfer, sailor,

Enjoy luxurious island living from this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath villa.

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wo planets are visible in the 50 miles above the Earth you see a Polaris early evening sky over meteor, or shooting star. If the North Star the Virgin Islands. night of April 22nd to 23rd is little draco diPPer caSSioPeia Just as the sky is a clear dark night you may growing dark, see a dozen or so metePerSeuS big look to the west ors or shooting stars per diPPer auriga capella and you will easily spot a hour. While that is not an very bright star-like object; overwhelming number, arcturus gemiNi castor this is the planet Venus. it does mean that you tauruS caNcer Pollux If you watch Venus you are more likely to see a aldebaran may see it change color shooting star, especialleo bellatrix from white to red to blue. ly if you look between rugulus betelgeuse orioN Venus is not actually changmidnight and dawn. virgo Procyon rigel Spica caNiS ing color. You can see the Look high in the southmiNor Sirius Saiph planets because they reflect ern sky and you will find hydra caNiS sunlight. As the light from major seven bright stars forming Venus passed through the air Orion, the Hunter. Orion is milky Way around the Earth, the air distorts one of the few constellations CO e the light and you see Venus seem NS as that looks something like its C T r ELL to change color from white to red we o ATIO names suggests.

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ER CASE • St Betelgeuse and Bellatrix, mark the Because Venus is so bright and because Hunter’s shoulders, two more Saiph and SOUTH it appears to change colors, it is the most Rigel his knees, and three his belt. commonly reported UFO! If you look southeast of Orion you will find Sirius, the As the sky grows a little darker, high in the eastern sky – brightest star in the night sky. Sirius is part of Canis Major, almost overhead – is anoththe Large Hunting Dog. It is er bright star-like object, the very difficult to take the stars VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE largest of all the planets,

by Sirius and form a dog. If NORTH INDICATOR IS FACING NORTH Jupiter. you look to the northeast of 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.

If you wait a few hours, Sirius you will find another a third planet will rise in the By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the fairly bright star. This is American Museum-Hayden Planetarium and frequent island visitor. eastern sky and climb highProcyon, in Canis Minor, the er as the hours pass – this is Little Hunting Dog. If you In the northern hemisphere Spring begins on March 20th the ringed planet Saturn. cannot see the Large Dog, May Moon Phases: April Moon Phases: do not even try to find a On April 4th there will First Quarter ���������������25 May First Quarter ���������������25 April small dog here. be an eclipse of the Moon.

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April Sunrise: 6:03 am May Sunrise: 5:46 am eye of Taurus, the Bull.

April Sunset: 6:37 pm May Sunset: 6:46 pm The night of April 22nd East of Taurus you should Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month. to 23rd is the maximum of be able to find two stars the Lyrid meteor shower. about equal in brightness, The Earth is passing through a cloud of dust and pebbles relatively close together. The stars are Castor and Pollux, the left behind by a comet. As these pebbles burn up some heads of the Gemini Twins.

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