St. Croix December 2017

DECEMBER 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Dec / Jan 2018

Christmas on St. Croix!....................................................................3 Duty Free Allowance.......................................................................10 VI STRONG from Crucian Gold...................................................14 Cultured Pelican..............................................................................30 Get It Fresh! Local Markets............................................................32 Cover Story: Artist Sophia Phillip.................................................36 Our Danish Connection—VELKOMMEN!..................................38 Denmark Brings Generous Assistance to Our Islands..................38 VI Bridal Guide—Welcome Back!.................................................39 Bush Tribe Eco Adventures—Something New..............................41 Part 4, The Nature Conservancy Series: Turtle Story...................46 Island Worship................................................................................49 With a Show of Strength, Courage, Grit, and Resilence................59 St. Croix Reclaimed!........................................................................62

Cover Artist

LEISURE A New Day.

Sophia Phillip.

FEATURES

Susan Wall

Susan Wall

Events Calendar.........................................................4 Attractions & Tours...................................................7 Shopping.................................................................10 Easy Shopping Guide..............................................22 Dining......................................................................24 Easy Dining Guide..................................................34 Island Art.................................................................36 Island Weddings......................................................39 Watersports.............................................................40 Recreation/Beaches.................................................47 Treat Yourself...........................................................60

DESTINATION ST. CROIX

ON THE COVERS

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

DECEMBER 2017 “Peach Hibiscus” Acrylic on Canvas

MAPS

On Time.

Susan Wall

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

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

ST. CROIX THIS WEEK

JANUARY 2018 Moko Jumbie at Hotel on the Cay

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St. Croix

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Our Award-Winning REALTORS® are at your service

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

1105 King Street Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820 Tel: (340) 772-1000 Fax: (340) 772-0333

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

Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner

Claudia Carrington

Rosalee Hays Gage

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Emelyn Morris-Sayre

Christopher Jones

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.

Jason Walker

Char Gregoire

Joe and Juliet San Martin

La Toya Lettsome-Ault

Karen Stanton

Timothy Providence

Jennell Bryan

340-773-1048

info@remax-stcroix.com www.livingonstcroix.com www.remax-stcroix.com

Maria Delvalle

Robin and Walt Frazier III

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 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, this year celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Transfer Day!

RE/MAX St. Croix

#5 Company Street, Christiansted, VI 00820

Sincerely, Kenneth Mapp Governor

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

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Christmas on St. Croix!

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he Annual Crucian Christmas Festival on St. Croix this year will be an important stress reliever following Hurricanes Irma and Maria’s visits in September as many continue or follow-up with personal and business recovery efforts across the island. As entertainment relief, Governor Mapp announced that the Crucian Christmas Festival, planned for December 22 – January 6, will, for the first time, include Crucian Christmas Festival nights in St. Thomas as well as St. John and will feature a diverse selection of music each night.

This year is the 65th Anniversary of the festival, named “We Gah’ Festival Fever!” It became an annual event in 1952 with the revival of old holiday traditions transformed into a modern event.

Tradition plays a large role in the Virgin Islands and, back in former days of slavery, Christmas and Easter were the only times the enslaved population were given time off. That called for celebration, which consisted of dressing up in costumes, masquerading, and making calls at other plantations, and parading through the streets of the towns, where dancing and merrymaking marked these gatherings. But with religious life playing a large role, churchgoing to

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celebrate the birth of Christ was and remains a major seasonal activity.

The Crucian Christmas Festival has become more and more organized each year and the Crucian Christmas Festival Committee has included additional events each year making it now a month-long extravaganza. Highlighting St. Croix’s traditions, history, crafts, food, and drinks, it begins in December and ends with the Three Kings Parade in January. But preparations for the celebrations and elaborate parade costumes begin months ahead.

Starting with a prince and princess pageant, later a competition for the queen title, a calypso monarch singing contest for adults and youngsters, early morning tramps, or “Jouvert,” into the towns, a band competition and musical theme selection all draw crowds to their venues, and the festival village and amusement park with booths offering traditional food and drink, cultural performances and trinkets for sale continue for two weeks. We will see a new genre of music being added to the Festival Village concerts this year: Gospel, according to the Governor.

Nothing equals the excitement of the parades at the end of the festivities (held in Frederiksted because of its wide streets)—first the delightful children’s parade, where steel pan orchestras from schools and churches and groups of majorette twirlers vie for being the favorite of the crowds along the King Street route in Frederiksted.

The following day, the Three Kings Day adult parade is the grand finale, featuring over a hundred troupes, floats, and individual entries—an extravaganza to the beat of loud music, bodies swaying, fantastic costumes, pageantry and pulsating energy and merriment, starting before noon and continuing until after dark. Large crowds line the parade route, and vendors of food and drink are interspersed.

Check our Events Calendar on Pg 4 for highlight events and/or check Facebook or the website below for the full schedule of dates, times, and locations.

Crucian Christmas Festival 2017-2018 www.stxcarnival.com, Facebook

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What To Do - Events DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018

DECEMBER 2017

Cruise Arrivals* Frederiksted iPier

CONTINUING ALL MONTH “Pride Thru Art” Exhibit Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts An exhibit featuring the work of LGBTQ artists & allies. Museum hours: 11 am - 5 pm, TuesdayThursday, 11 am - 7 pm Fridays, 10 am -3 pm Mondays and Tuesdays for cruise ships. (340) 772-2622, www.STXPride.org, www.cmcarts.org

DECEMBER 2017 Fri, Dec 8 8AM – 6PM Viking Sea Wed, Dec 27 8AM – 5PM Norwegian Gem JANUARY 2018 Tues, Jan 2 7AM – 5PM Sat, Jan 6 8AM – 5PM **Mon, Jan 8 8AM – 5PM **Mon, Jan 8 8AM – 5PM Tues, Jan 9 7 AM –4PM **Wed, Jan 10 7AM – 1PM **Wed, Jan 10 9AM – 6PM Fri, Jan 12 8AM – 6PM Sun, Jan 14 8AM – 5PM Thurs, Jan 18 7AM – 4PM Mon, Jan 22 8AM – 5PM Tues, Jan 30 7AM – 4PM Wed, Jan 31 7AM – 1PM **2 Cruise Ships in Port!

Pacific Princess Norwegian Dawn Jewel of the Seas Norwegian Dawn Serenade of the Seas Norwegian Gem Carnival Sunshine Seabourn Odyssey Summit Silhouette Jewel of the Seas Serenade of the Seas Norwegian Gem

*Ship schedule is subject to change. At press time (Nov 15) this was the updated schedule from the VI Port Authority.

You can continue to check www.viport.com/Seaports/Ship Schedules/St. Croix, for the most current schedule or or visit www.usviupdate.com, or call the USVI Department of Tourism at 340-772-0357 or 340-642-9789.

NOTE: Event dates, time, and location

were at press time. Please call, email, or check websites to confirm. Online Magazine readers (www.stcroixthisweek.com) can click on the websites in the Events Calendar listings for more detailed information.

December 15 is the closing date for event entries for the February/March issue of SCTW. Email annesalafia@gmail.com.

ONGOING DAILY Tennis Lessons The Tennis Club of St. Croix Private, Beginner Group, After-School Programs.

Info: Don deWilde (340) 277-5939 MONDAY - SATURDAY, 10AM-1PM SUNDAYS, ON CRUISE SHIP DAYS Self-guided & Guided Tours St. George Village Botanical Garden (340) 692-2874; www.sgvbg.org TUESDAY MORNINGS Ladies’ Doubles Drill Sessions The Tennis Club of St. Croix Info: Don deWilde (340) 277-5939 Page 4 • December 2017 / January 2018

ALL MONTH. “Pride Thru Art” Exhibit.

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

TUESDAYS, 10AM-12:30PM Friends in the Courtyard Former Pier 69, Frederiksted Creative time together, hosted by Fresh Start. (505) 670-0655, sandyhruska@gmail.com TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 9-11AM Nursery Open St. George Village Botanical Garden Verify times: (340) 692-2874, www.sgvbg.org.

TUESDAYS, 12:30PM Meditation in the Garden St. George Village Botanical Garden (340) 692-2874, www.sgvbg.org.

3RD TUESDAYS, 6PM Book Discussion Group Undercover Books (340) 719-1567; www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com.

THURSDAY MORNINGS Co-ed Cardio Clinics The Tennis Club of St. Croix Info: Don deWilde (340) 277-5939 THURSDAYS, 5-7PM ‘Yappy Hour’ for Dog Lovers & Canines Un Amore Restaurant 5% of sales benefit the STX Animal Welfare Spay & Neuter Program. Facebook. (340) 692-9922 THURSDAYS, 6PM Disco Bingo Deep End Bar & Restaurant Reservations! (340) 718-7071, www.newdeepend.com.

FRIDAYS, 5:30PM Crab Races Deep End Bar & Restaurant (340) 718-7071, www.newdeepend.com.

ALL MONTH & THROUGH JANUARY “Art and Soul” Exhibit Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts See the paintings featured in our 2018 CMCA calendar. Museum hours: 11 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 11 am - 7 pm Fridays, 10 am 3 pm Mondays and Tuesdays for cruise ships.

(340) 772-2622, www.cmcarts.org DECEMBER 3, 10 AM-2PM Melon Basket Workshop Mount Victory Camp Learn how to harvest your own materials from the natural landscape and weave a traditional style of basketry once widely used on St. Croix.

Register: (340) 201-7983, mountvictorycamp@ gmail.com, www.mtvictorycamp.com DECEMBER 3, 11AM-4PM Annual Christmas Spoken Here St. George Village Botanical Garden A Holiday Season party that features Santa, live entertainment and local vendors. Check the Palletteers’ famous Artistry (artists’ tree) up for auction! Consider bringing a gift for children who survived Hurricanes Maria & Irma.

Admission: $3 kids, $5 ages 12 and up. infoatthegarden@gmail.com, www.sgvbg.org DECEMBER 5,12,19, 10AM-NOON OR 6PM-8PM Clay Classes Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Potter Sarah Hayes teaches ceramics. Build a 2-foot tall moko jumbie. $100 inclusive for 3 sessions. Register: (340) 514-7508, slpottery@hotmail.com DECEMBER 7, 5:30PM-7:30PM Letter Writing Social ADORN, Christiansted Join us for a letter writing social. Send a holiday card, thank you note, or a birthday wish. Three cards from ADORN’s selection and all of the supplies to adorn beautiful mail included. $20.

Email hello@adornstcroix.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

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What To Do - Events P L AY M O R E, E X P LO R E M O R E, S E E M O R E !

DECEMBER 13, 4-6PM (Dependent on Power) Gallows Bay Holiday Festival Undercover Books and throughout Gallows Bay Festivity reigns with music, Santa, and Holiday Cheer! Pro photographer Quiana Adams takes your pic with Mr. Claus. Donations benefit Queen Louise Home.

(340) 719-1567, www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com

DEC 29. Jazz in the Park. Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand.

Stuart Rames

DECEMBER 7-17 (Dependent on Power) Reverend Raven Plays the Blues Varied Venues Blues guitarist Reverend Raven & his band rock out at Lyric Sails (12/7), Blues’ Backyard BBQ (12/8), Ziggy’s (12/9), Blues’ Backyard BBQ (12/13, 3 - 6:30 pm), Cheeseburgers (12/16, Rhythms at Rainbow (12/17).

DECEMBER 7, 5-7PM Exhibition Opening Art@Top Hat Gallery A collection of exceptional local artists exhibit their work. (340) 513-3558, Facebook.

DECEMBER 9 Christmas Boat Parade CANCELLED Christiansted Harbor The annual Christmas Boat Parade has been cancelled due to hurricane distress. The Christmas Boat Parade will celebrate its 20th anniversary on December 8, 2018. Mark your calendars!

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DECEMBER 10, 4PM (Contingent on Power) Calico Cat Company Production Caribbean Community Theatre This children’s company will perform the play “Big Bad” if there is power. If not, watch for a rescheduling notice. A show by kids for kids, great family fun. Contact Eileen: (340)643-2897, eileencct@gmail.com, www.cct.vi w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

DECEMBER 14, 4-5:30PM (Contingent on Power) Apple Gidley Book Signing Undercover Books Apple Gidley reads from her newly released historical novel, “Fireburn.” Set on St. Croix between 1876 and 1887, this tale of passion covers the famous worker rebellion of 1878 and plantation life on Anna’s Fancy.

To verify time and date: (340) 719-1567, Facebook, www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com DECEMBER 14, 5:30-6:30PM National Park Service Lecture Series Danish West India & Guinea Co. Warehouse This event is cancelled while FEMA continues to use this facility for storm recovery efforts.

We’re booked and hope to be able to continue this series soon! Check www.stxparkfriends.org or like us on Facebook (stxparkfriends) for news.

DEC 14. Apple Gidley Book Signing.

Undercover Books & Gifts

DECEMBER 21, 5-8PM Giving the Gift of Art, an Exhibition Henle Studio Henle paintings, prints, giclees, photographs, books, films and cards. Jack Anglin oil paintings.

A portion of sales to benefit the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center. (340) 277-2811, www.HenleGallery.com

DECEMBER 15, 6-9 PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a blanket or beach chair and catch the cool sounds of local and international musicians.

Food & drinks available. Free.

DECEMBER 23, 1-3PM Santa Claus Meet & Greet Downtown Christiansted Last minute shopping in downtown Christiansted is always fun! This year Santa will be there, too!

DECEMBER 17, 10AM-2PM Wood Utensils Workshop Mount Victory Camp Craft your own spoon, fork, or knife out of sustainably harvested local wood while enjoying a day in the rainforest hills. $20.

Bring a lunch. Register: (340) 201-7983 or mountvictorycamp@gmail.com, www.mtvictorycamp.com

DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 7 Christmas Festival Village Frederiksted The annual Christmas Village features rides, local foods, drinks, and bands each night, a Soca Competition & Fireworks on opening & closing nights. Info: www.stxfestival.com

DECEMBER 21, 5-8PM Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted Galleries and shops show the works of artists and jewelry makers. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors and locals. Facebook

DECEMBER 29, 5:30-7:50PM Jazz in the Park Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand Catch cool jazz sounds to the backdrop of Christiansted Harbor! Bring chairs, coolers, and friends. Presented by Community Music and the Friends of the St. Croix National Parks. Free. www.stxparkfriends.org or like us on Facebook (stxparkfriends) for updates.

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What To Do - Events TAKE TIME FOR THESE! Exciting work by renowned artist John Jones!

Museum hours: 11 am – 5 pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 11 am – 7 pm Fridays, 10 am – 3 pm Mondays and Tuesdays for cruise ships. (340) 772-2622, www.cmcarts.org JANUARY 6, 10AM Christmas Festival Adult’s Parade King Street, Frederiksted Carnival at its best! Troops decorated in glitter, spangles, feathers & giant headdresses parade through town to the Village. Virgin Islands bands set the beat; people dance in the street! www.stxfestival.com

JAN 6. Christmas Festival Adult’s Parade.

King Street, Frederiksted.

Susan Wall

JANUARY 2018 ALL MONTH “Art and Soul” Exhibit Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts See the paintings featured in our 2018 CMCA calendar. Museum hours: 11 am – 5 pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 11 am – 7 pm Fridays, 10 am – 3 pm Mondays and Tuesdays for cruise ships.

(340) 772-2622, www.cmcarts.org JANUARY 3, 5AM Christmas Festival J’ouvert Morning Hannah’s Rest, Frederiksted Revelers tramp through town. www.stxfestival.com JANUARY 3, 12NOON Christmas Festival Food, Arts & Crafts Fair Clock Tower, Frederiksted An outdoor food fair featuring local cuisine, drinks, Crucian Christmas foods, and native arts and crafts. www.stxfestival.com JANUARY 4, 5-7 PM Exhibition Opening Art@Top Hat Gallery Several acclaimed local artists exhibit their work together. (340) 513-3558 Facebook.

JANUARY 5, 10AM Christmas Festival Children’s Parade King Street, Frederiksted Carnival kids, dressed in festive attire, march, twirl and hi-step through town. www.stxfestivl.com JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 12 “The John Jones Art Explosion” Exhibit Caribbean Museum for the Arts Center Page 6 • December 2017 / January 2018

JANUARY 7 14th Annual Dolphin Sea Swim Frederiksted Pier to Rainbow Beach This one-mile swim with multiple age categories awards top three swimmers in each group and to the fastest parent/child team. Fun for all ages!

To verify date & get info: (340) 719-7946, stcroixdolphins@gmail.com JANUARY 12, 5:30-6:30 PM National Park Service Lecture Series Danish West India & Guinea Co. Warehouse If FEMA’s work is done and they have moved from the facility and recovery efforts to this site are completed, we should be able to continue this event. Check www.stxparkfriends.org or like us on Facebook (stxparkfriends) for updates.

JANUARY 13, 10AM-2PM Primitive Pottery Workshop Mount Victory Camp Learn how to gather and prepare your own clay from the natural landscape and how to shape it into a vessel for firing. Firing takes place the following week. $20. Bring a lunch. Register: (340) 201-7983, mountvictorycamp@gmail.com, www.mtvictorycamp.com JANUARY 13, 2PM - UNTILL Mardi Croix Kick-Off Season Party Kings Alley, Christiansted Celebrate Mardi Gras season with Krewe de Croix! The 2018 theme: “Haunted Island.” A $5 wristband gets you happy hour drinks, live music, and 10% off in Kings Alley stores.

(828) 447-3986, Facebook.

JANUARY 14, 10AM-2PM Plant Intensive Series: Aloe Mt. Victory Camp From food to medicine to dyes and personal hygiene, this local plant has it all! Learn about it in this hands-on class. $20. Bring a lunch. Register: (340)201-7983 or mountvictorycamp@gmail. com, www.mtvictorycamp.com

JAN 10. Doggie Parade. Christiansted Boardwalk.

JANUARY 18, 5-8 PM Exhibition: “Celebrating 25 Years” Henle Studio Beautiful paintings, prints, giclees, photographs, books, films, and cards. Maria Henle, Fritz Henle, Tina Henle, Jack Anglin, Toni Lance and other local and off-island artists. (340) 277-2811, www.HenleGallery.com JANUARY 18, 5-8PM Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted Galleries and shops show the works of artists and jewelry makers. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors and locals. Facebook.

JANUARY 19, 6-9PM Sunset Jazz Clock Tower, Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted Bring a blanket or beach chair and catch the cool sounds of local and international musicians.

Food and drinks available. Free.

JANUARY 20, 1PM Doggie Parade Christiansted Boardwalk Cruzan canines strut their stuff in style and help support the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center.

Registration at Angry Nates; awards in Kings Alley at 3 pm. (828) 447-3986, Facebook.

JANUARY 26, 5:30-7:30PM Jazz in the Park Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand Catch cool jazz sounds to the backdrop of Christiansted Harbor! Bring chairs, coolers, and friends. Presented by Community Music and the Friends of the St. Croix National Parks. Free. www.stxparkfriends.org or like us on Facebook (stxparkfriends) for updates.

LOOKING FORWARD… The St. Croix Yacht Club has rescheduled its 25th International Regatta until early March. The regatta, originally set for Nov. 10–12, is now slated for March 9–11, 2018.

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What To Do - Attractions & Tours PLAN YOUR NEXT ST. CROIX ADVENTURE!

ATTRACTIONS

Government House —340-773-1404 An elegant structure built as a home for a Danish merchant in 1749. Today it houses offices and a Governor’s apartment on the top floor.

Courtyard has pools and gardens and a sweeping staircase to a 2nd-story ballroom used for official government functions. King Street, Christiansted. Historic Landmark.

See Walking Tour, Page 57.

Caravelle Hotel Casino — 340-227-7156 Newest Slot Machines, Video Poker, Spin Wheel Games, Cash Raffles. In-town Transportation. Open Mon – Wed, 11 am – 12 am, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10 am – 1 am, Sun, 12 noon – 1 am.

Hams Bluff Lighthouse —First lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. North of Frederiksted. Historic Landmark. See Guided Hikes, Page 9.

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

Divi Carina Bay Casino —340-773-7529 Challenging Table Games for seasoned players and newcomers. Over 250 Slot, Video Poker, and Multi-game Machines—traditional and video reel. Ticket Play. Live entertainment.

Carina Café. Currently closed for storm recovery.

Fort Frederik Museum —340-772-2021 Built between 1752 and 1760, this National Historic Landmark, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Frederiksted Historic District, features a museum with several permanent exhibits and an art gallery. Open Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4 pm. See Walking Tour, Page 58.

Casino

Downtown Christiansted’s first casino!

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Color, th classic & odern floo ou! m wi for Y etely compl ew Games N Plus 4 Mon - Wed, 11 am - 12 am Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10 am - 1 am Sun, 12 noon - 1 am

Round-trip Golf Cart Valet Transport from our parking lot on Watergut Street.

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Lawaetz Family Museum - 340-220-0466.

Danish Homestead. National Historic Registry.

Open Wed, 11 am – 2 pm; www.ridge2reef.org

She’s back! World Ocean School’s, Roseway!

Roseway – 340-626-7877 National Historic Landmark Schooner. Gallows Bay, Christiansted. Nov 22 – Mar. Sunset Sails, 4 – 6 pm. www.worldoceanschool.org.

special note The Museum of St. Croix’s

ATTRACTIONS & TOURS properties, Culture & History received a big blow from September Explore the sugar factory, slave hurricanes and are under various quarters and great house Current Exhibits stages of recovery getting ready An African Venus on St. Croix for your visit! Please call or visit The Long Row and the Yard Hass, Hassmann & Hass Racing their websites to confirm days Freedom’s Army, Liberty’s Vanguard Roebuck Family and times of operation.

Open daily except Christmas 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Museum Store: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon - Sat + Cruise Ship days infoatthegarden@gmail.com

Who Bin Sen Yoh My Granny House Trace Your Ancestry in our Research Library & Archives Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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What To Do - Attractions & Tours MAKE YOUR MOMENTS UNFORGETTABLE! St. Croix’s National Parks —340-773-1460

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Buck Island Reef National Monument

In 1961, proclaimed a National Monument by President Kennedy. Spectacular beach, hiking and snorkeling trails.

7 miles from Christiansted. Accessible by NPS Authorized Concessioners, See Watersports, Page 40-41. www.nps.gov/buis Buck Island Reef National Monument.

Point Udall Millennium Monument.

Kevin Foltz

Ted Davis

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Christiansted National Historic Site

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Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve —340-773-3183

Established in 1952, includes Fort Christiansvaern, Old Customs House, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse & Slave Market, Old Scale House, and the Steeple Building. Fort open 8 am – 4:30 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Restrooms and site parking. www.nps.gov/chri

Founded in 1992 in cooperation with the VI Government, the park documents the human and natural Caribbean world of the early indigenous settlements here about 4000 years ago till the 1500s. Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493. Nature preserve. Visitor Center. Free.

Open Monday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm (Jul – Oct). Open Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm and on cruise ship days (Nov – Jun). Use Mobile App NPS-St.Croix for directions.

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Sweeny Tours at your service!

We are working hard to open St. Croix’s three NATIONAL PARKS and provide for a safe and enjoyable visitor experience. The stabilization and recovery efforts, after September’s hurricanes, are ongoing and we are readying areas of the parks as conditions allow. Please call or visit the park websites to confirm days and times of operation.

Susan Wall

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

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

Private Rides or Small Groups Step-Stool Access for Seniors • www.paulandjills.com

Born on St. Croix, Jill has been giving tours for 40 years!

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Estate Whim Museum, Frederiksted.

Susan Wall

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What To Do - Attractions & Tours ON-ISLAND EXPERIENCES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

TOURS Aerial—Scenic, Charters, Island Hopping —Shoreline Aviation, Inc., Seaplane Service, Oct 15 – May 1, at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport.

340-642-3000, 800-468-8639 www.shorelineaviation.com.

Around the Island —Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours. Narrated. 340-773-6700. Departs Mon – Fri, 10 am, King Street, Christiansted.

Botanical Garden —St. George Village Botanical Garden, established in 1972.

Sixteen acres, 1500 native and exotic species.

Restored buildings and ruins of a 19th century Danish sugar cane plantation. Open daily, 9 am – 5 pm (except Christmas). Museum Store.

340-692-2874.

Certified Organic Farm— Ridge to Reef Farm. Tours and farm stays in camp-style eco lodging. Workshops in permaculture, agroforestry, and living skills.

340-220-0466, ridge2reef.org Christiansted, National Historic Site — Alexander Hamilton’s Christiansted, Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism (CHANT), 340-277-4834, Nina York, Danish & English, 340-718-7017.

Danish Homestead— Lawaetz Family Museum. Historic 18th Century house and farm. Wednesday and Saturday, 11am – 3 pm. 340-220-0477, ridge2reef.org Guided Hikes — Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism (CHANT), 340-277-4834 (Maroon Ridge, Annaly Bay, Estate Hermitage & Parasol Mill), Mount Victory Camp, 340-201-7983 (Nature & Rainforest), and Bush Tribe Eco Adventures, (Issac’s Bay, Green Cay Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Tide Pools at Annaly Bay, Hams Bluff Lighthouse) 340-277-2503.

Historic Frederiksted — Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism (CHANT), 340-277-4834.

Horseback — Beach, Rainforest, Ruins.

Cruzan Cowgirls, 907-841-1990 and Paul & Jill’s, 340-772-2880 Restored Sugar Cane Plantation — Estate Whim Museum, Research Library & Archives, Sugar Factory and Mill, Slave Quarters, Great House. Exhibits, Store. Open Wed – Sat, 10 am – 3 pm.

Rum Distillery — Captain Morgan Visitor Center, 340-713-5654. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Gift Shop, and Cruzan Rum Distillery, 340-692-2280, Visitors Pavilion, Store.

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Lawaetz Family Museum, Frederiksted.

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Cowgirls CHANT Cruzan Horseback Riding Crucian, Heritage & Nature Tourism

Tours

“Come Ride With Us”

 Historical Walking Tours  Nature Hikes & Tours

(340) 277-4834 • www.chantvi.org

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

Sweeny’s Tours

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

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

Email: sjtouss@gmail.com

Call: 773-6700 for Reservations!

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Duty-Free Shopping SHOP & EXPLORE, BUY LOCAL!

COMPANY STREET

Duty-Free Allowance

Asha World Designs - 340-778-2742

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

This season also brings Ali Lamu Bags, The Handloom, Toms, Hipanema, Dutzi, Biasa, several new capsule clothing lines from emerging world designers and much, much more! www.ashaworlddesigns.com

“The Duty-Free allowance for US citizens is $1600.00—

Double That of Other Islands!” When shopping on St. Croix,

MIX & MINGLE—Indian spinning rings.

asha

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!

This Duty-Free Allowance is

double the $800.00 limit from 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!

Outside this allowance you

can mail gifts to friends and relatives (not includ­ing tobacco and alcohol)—one package a day to the same address up to $200.00 in value with no declaration.

This information is a summary of fact-specific issues. For the most up-to-date specifics on what you can bring back, go to www.cbp.gov or call the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), at (877) 287-8667.

Make important purchases here with double the Duty Free Allowance!

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Duty-FreeShopping THE BUYING GAME MADE EASY!

The Blue Mutt—340-643-7203

Eden South – 340-713-1003

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.

Located at historic #3 Company Street, Eden South is an unexpected oasis of divine and authentic Crucian treats. Come in to see our contemporary line of preserves and syrups from old-time recipes, books by local authors, colorful rainforest and recipe t-shirts and sample our famous Jack’s Bay Pepper Sauce—also available as a personal-sized bottle for easy carry-on when travelling. Our product line is made only from in-season, locally sourced fruit and is prepared in small batches for consistent quality. We are dedicated to bringing you the best time-honored traditions of St. Croix, conveniently packaged to help you enjoy and express Crucian culture, wherever you may be. www.edensouth.com

VACATION STYLE—Panache Jewelers—your Authorized Dealer for Pandora on St. Croix.

Create a custom jewelry piece unique to you!

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Duty-Free Shopping LOCAL, HANDMADE JEWELRY A MUST!

COMPANY STREET...cont 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 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.

WORK OF ART— ib designs feel good jewelry

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)

CLASSIC APPEAL—Style and comfort in this NOAT best-seller at The Shoe Bar.

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 cre- ativity. 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. Voted 2017 Best Handmade Jewelry of the Virgin Islands.

Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com.

The Shoe Bar – 340-713-1445

Located at 55 Company Street, right next to the old “Kicks” location, is The Shoe Bar—St.Croix’s premier shoe boutique. carrying men’s and women’s shoes. Ladies can select from bcbg, Chinese Laundry,Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson, Nine West, Bandolino, Naots and more. For the Gents, we have Nunn Bush (a Florsheim brand), Clarks, Kenneth Cole and Naots sandals and dress shoes.

We are very proud to be the only authorized dealer for Naots in the Virgin Islands. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop! Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am -5 pm. Facebook, The Shoe Bar VI.

Top Shoe Brands

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, 10 am-5:30 pm 5 Company Street, Christiansted

340-643-7203

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

E•den South, [eed-n south] n: The Best of St. Croix

Tastes of History Within Your Reach

■ Handcrafted Preserves & Syrups ■ Rainforest-Inspired Tees, All Ages ■ Jack’s Bay Pepper Sauce Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm Company Street, Christiansted • 340-713-1003

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

55 Company Street • 340-713-1445

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Duty-Free Shopping SHOPPING ON MY MIND! 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$$!

QUEEN CROSS STREET Adorn - 340-227-1343

NO PLACE LIKE HOME—We love St. Croix at ADORN!

Kelly Greer Photography

ADORN is a new warm and welcoming brick and mortar nestled in downtown Christiansted.

ADORN was born to inspire making a home happier, to delight your loved ones, and to celebrate your inner whimsies. ADORN is bringing back the ART OF GIFTING offering a curated collection of unique, fun, and memorable items including home decor, jewelry, art, gift wrap, cards, and locally made products.

ADORN is honored to support independent designers and handmade artists. Many of the entrepreneurs they support use their business and art to contribute to causes and projects globally. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram for new items, events, and more!

Open 10 am - 5 pm Monday - Saturday. www.adornstcroix.com

BE MINE—Art, books, crafts, and gifts that benefit the animals at The Blue Mutt.

KING STREET Panache Jewelers – 340-719-6624

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, 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, 9:306 pm and Sundays, 11 -3 pm during Season.

BRIGHT IDEA—Local market baskets and tees in Susan Wall rainforest designs at Eden South.

PAN AM PAVILION

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 w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

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Duty-Free Shopping TERMS OF ADORNMENT!

“

VI STRONG

St. Croix was spared by Irma but our neighbors to the North, St. Thomas, St. John, and the BVIs didn’t fare too well. Then, St. Croix got hit with Maria!

When adversity strikes, we come together.

At Crucian Gold, we felt the need to use our tools and resources to make a meaningful contribution and help with the ongoing hurricane relief efforts.

We designed a jewelry collection that speaks to the strength and togetherness of our communities…

The VI STRONG Collection.

100% of the sales proceeds will be donated to the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands’ Fund for the Virgin Islands, and the St. Croix Foundation’s VI CARE (Caribbean Assistance and Relief Effort) Fund.

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ISLAND VIBES— Rainbow cord bracelets from Crucian Gold!

HEAD TURNERS—Purple Papaya for the largest selection of ladies and men’s swimwear!

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Duty-Free Shopping OWN IT, MAKE IT YOURS!

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 ocation 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.

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

SILVER LINING—Sterling and 14K gold Hurricane Maria hook bracelet.

Sonya, Ltd.

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

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

HANG ON—Find your sparkle this holiday season at Joyia Inspirational Jewelry.

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Duty-Free Shopping WHAT’S IN STORES!

STRAND STREET Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040 On the corner of Queen Cross & Strand, we’re here to serve your island shopping needs. Elegant stones are set in precious metals by designers such as Vahan. Kattan, Lafonn & Colore; there’s a large assortment of handmade island hook bracelets in silver, gold & Black Titanium from The Hook Company; beautiful hand-painted enamel jewelry by Belle Etoile; amazing sterling silver jewelry from “butterfly wings’ to the Gem of the Caribbean—Larimar, or our local chaney.

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

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

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

Crucian Gold- 340-773-5241

POSSESSION—LaVaughn Belle’s new show at Peachcan Gallery. January 9 – February 28. Opening Reception, January 12; Artist’s Talk, February 1.

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

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

Peachcan Gallery – 888-695-6536

SCENE STEALERS--Trendy swimsuits, casual wear, and accessories at Hotheads.

Nicole Canegata

Welcome to the Gallery! We specialize in contemporary originals from artists working locally, on the mainland, and around the globe. Presented in a serene, modernist setting in Christiansted, inspired by downtown Manhattan’s vibrant gallery scene, our exhibits run the gamut of styles and media—from figurative oil-on-canvas to high-art photography to sculpture, drawings, and Japanese anime stills. Step past the tiffany blue shutters, into frosty tranquility of the air-conditioned space, and contemplate the meaning of life, death, hopes, dreams... and beyond from the comfort (more or less) of two austerely minimalist benches, Endless candy bowl, frequent Rosé. From January 9 through February 28, Peachcan Gallery will host an exhibition by LaVaughn Belle called “Possession.” Possession, as both an object and a state of ownership and control, this exhibition seeks to highlight the transformative force of reclamation. Opening Reception, January 12; Artists Talk, February 1.

Bimonthly-changing exhibits. exhibits.

Imported Bimonthly-changing Importedand and locally sourced art. Endless candy bowl.

Bimonthly-changing Imported locally sourced art. exhibits.

Endless candy bowl. and

Downtown Christiansted

locally sourced art. Endless candy bowl.

FINISHING TOUCH—Dooney & Bourke Small Hobo, ‘Good Girl’ Fragrance, Stefano Andolfi Fish Necklace.

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(888) 695-6536

Tuesday – Saturday, p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Duty-Free Shopping SHOP TIME, TAKE TIME! STRAND STREET...CONT. RJS Handmade Designs – 340-642-3291

Expect the best from Silversmith, Rosa Asencio!

For over 14 years, her unique, handmade silver jewelry has received the highest level of customer satisfaction. In addition to forging, hammering, texturizing and soldering, Rosa uses the Lost Wax Casting Method— an ancient process dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Although demanding, it is still the best method for capturing exquisite detail in metal objects rewarding the artisan with an object of great individuality. Visit the store to see the complete collections of earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets, inspired by the island’s beauty and culture. “Something is bound to catch your eye!�

Located on Strand Street in Caravelle Arcade, next to Dashi. www.rjshandmadedesigns.com, Facebook

SHINE BRIGHT—RJS Designs Sterling Silver Shields Susan Wall earrings!

Rosa Asencio Silversmith

340-642-3291

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Small Wonder – 340-773-5551

A delightful children’s store filled with a large selection of swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses, St. Croix tee shirts, sundresses & shirts in tropical prints—cool, 100% cotton & linen clothing for boys & girls in sizes from Newborn to Pre-teen.

Also find sturdy wooden educational toys, doll houses, rocking horses & train sets by Plan & Brio. Special items include sterling silver feeding spoons, ceramic piggy banks, adorable stuffed animals, dolls & doll furniture, children’s tables & chairs, baby & children’s accessories, plus 1year-round holiday & event costumes.

Page Layaway & Baby Shower Registry available. Our new location is just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.

AN UPTOWN COFFEE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN FREDERIKSTED

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

340-773-5551

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Duty-Free Shopping GRAB & GO!

Violette Boutique – 340-773-2148

Located on Strand Street in 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 Versace, Carolina Herrera, Paco Rabanne, Givency, Lalique, Creed, Issey Miytake, 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 Stefano Andolfi, and Lalique, watches by Gucci, Technomarine, and Swiss Army, bags by Dooney & Bourke, Kipling, and Land, sunglasses by Cartier and Guess.

Call us or email us at vboutique@aol.com.

Like us on Facebook (Violette Boutique VI)!

THE EYES HAVE IT—Combine sleek style and durability with Costa Del Mar’s Corbina Sunglasses; Costa 400 polarized blue mirror glass lenses and silver nylon frames. Lifetime warranty.

Baci Duty Free

Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Queen Cross & Strand Street, Christiansted

DUTY FREE

340-773-5040 www.bacidutyfree.com

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Duty-Free Shopping CREATURE COMFORTS! GALLOWS BAY Rare Finds – 340-713-9254 This fascinating shop is found at the gateway to Gallows Bay — turn left on East End Road at the By-Pass traffic light. 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

ISLAND LIVING—Be as comfortable outdoors as you are indoors.

Sweet Lime Furnishings

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. www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com

AROUND THE ISLAND Ashley Furniture HomeStore – 340-778-6440

Antiques, Unique Gifts and Collectibles

340-713-9254

Your home is your haven and a reflection of your life and we are committed to helping you achieve your dream home with something to suit every room, every taste, and every budget. We have a large selection of Home Appliances, Accessories, Area Rugs, Bedding, Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Entertainment, Home Office, and Outdoor furniture. We are passionate about serving you with the highest standards of excellence with knowledgeable sales professionals, friendly and polite delivery teams and dedicated customer care associates to answer questions and schedule delivery

CLASSIC APPEAL—Antiques and collectibles at Rare Finds.

Susan Wall

and service visits. Up to 36 months, 0% interest financing available. United Shopping Plaza, open Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6:30 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm. www.ashley.com.vi, Facebook.

Plaza Extra East – 340-778-6240

Great Price. Right Value. With great low prices, Plaza Extra East features thousands of your favorite grocery store brands as well as foreign specialty foods, bulk packaged items, a full service bakery, deli, and prime meat counter.

Plaza offers a large produce section featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, including locally grown items. In addition to a wide selection of wine and spirits, Plaza Extra East is also home to Doctors Choice Pharmacy.

Conveniently located in Peter’s Rest, Plaza

Undercover Books & Gifts

Gallows Bay, St. Croix

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HOT TOPICS—Books for all ages plus home accessories and gifts! Undercover Books & Gifts

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FREDERIKSTED Susan Mango – 512-689-7049

Step into Susan Mango, and you’ll find yourself immersed in a sea of delicious Caribbean colors! You’ll find St. Croix’s newest boutique nestled in the ‘Pier 69’ Courtyard in Frederiksted. Susan Mango is owned by a local designer and features her brand of sumptuous beach and resortwear.

Browse through gorgeous cotton tunics, unique sarongs, beaded sandals, cover ups, jewelry, and lightweight jackets and ponchos.

You’ll be stylin’ from beach to bar and beyond!

Susan Mango... a boutique for your island soul! www.susanmango.com

MAKE ROOM—Mix it up with room accessories!

Ashley Furniture Home Store

AMP IT UP—Wardrobe accessories in a burst of color!

Susan Mango

Extra East is your one stop, shopping destination for all your grocery, home, and personal care needs. www.plazaextraeast.com

Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360

Want that WOW factor in your home or condo? Sweet Lime Furnishings can help you get it, with indoor furniture made from teak, mahogany and other durable hardwoods; outdoor furniture in elegant unfinished teak, man-made wicker over aluminum frames or durable plastic lumber with a 20-year warranty; comfy sofas and chairs in washable or Sunbrella fabrics; exotic, one-of-a-kind pieces and the work of some of St. Croix’s bestknown artists. We’re also happy to special order.

Is your property a vacation rental? With 14 years’ experience owning and running a luxury inn, our store manager, Teri, can advise you on making it stand out from all the rest and that’s money in your pocket! Tuesday - Saturday, 10am – 4 pm, www. sweetlimefurnishings.com, Facebook.

The Museum Store – 340-692-2874

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 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.

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Duty-Free Shopping Easy Shopping Guide Adorn

Art @ Top Hat

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Duty-Free Shopping SHAKE IT UP, GO WEST!

FREDERIKSTED...CONT 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 Voluspa, Seda France, Mer-Sea, 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 Kim Seybert Tabletop Decor. Cool, hip gifts, decorative pillows, and hip fresh jewelry for men and women await. You will not believe you are on St. Croix! We offer phenomenal, all natural bath and body products from Archilepago. Franklin’s also features a fantastic collection of local artists’ goods! Come check us out! Open Monday-Friday at 10:00, Sundays during December, and all cruise ship days!

West is Best!

ROOM IN BLOOM — Oprah’s Favorite...Franklin’s Favorite...”Japanese Quince” from Seda France.

Delight Your Senses!

Franklin’s on the Waterfront

Unique Sarongs Beaded Flip Flops Cotton Tunics Beach Coverups Jewelry Beach Bags ‘Pier 69’ Courtyard, Frederiksted

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JEWELRY

Caribbean Resort Wear

CANDLES

ISLAND DECOR

ISLAND LIFE

Located On The Beau�ful Frederiksted Waterfront - 218 Strand Street Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and all cruise ship Sundays Tel: 340-643-3830

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an eclectic blend of world cuisines along with 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. www.angrynates.com, Facebook.

balter’s grilled ‘ART Farm’ carrots and watermelon salad.

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—we specialize in the fresh seafood that is brought to our dock every day. Creative dinner options incorporate

Avocado Pitt – 340-773-9843 This boardwalk bistro cafe, adjacent to Ft. Christiansvaern, on the harbor, is a must for your stay on St. Croix—visitors return year after year!

Try our signature breakfast of granola with fresh fruit and yogurt; eggs served any style. Lunch features include spicy tuna wrap, deli-style sandwiches, burgers or a lunch special that changes daily. Afternoon ‘snackers’ find ice cream, smoothies, beer, and rum. 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 7:00 am. Facebook. balter – 340-719-5896 Located on Company Street at Queen Cross Street, balter is a fine dining experience unlike any other on St. Croix. Our menu features fresh, locally grown ingredients to create a contemporary West Indian cuisine with a unique flair. Stop

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

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Barefoot Pirate for your ice cream fix!

BES Craft Cocktail Lounge’s “Yoki” with coconut tequila, lime juice, and bitters.

by the bar where you can try a delicious, seasonal “Farm to Glass” cocktail also using fresh, local ingredients. Wine lovers, choose from more than 150 wines, hand-picked by Sommelier and owner, Patrick Kralik. Dinner, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6 – 10 pm, Happy Hour in the Courtyard, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6 – 7 pm. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays. www.balterstx.com. Facebook.

Barefoot Pirate Snow & Rum Ball Shack 340-244-6599 Arrg!! Calling all Skallywags to Barefoot Pirate Snow & Rum Ball Shack! Enjoy New Orleansstyle snow (or rum) balls in 25 flavors, awesome, Southern-style breakfast and lunch and an all-day Coffee Bar. We cater To Go; call your order in advance for a quicker pick-up. Choose from hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, sides, wraps, home-made ice cream, milk shakes, soft serve, nachos, smoothies, popcorn, chips, beer, wine, rum drinks and our famous FRITO PIE! ‘Grab and Go’ shop has pirate souvenirs, sunglasses, sun block, and snacks. Off the boardwalk in Kings Alley next to BREWSTX. Open 7 days a week, 8 am – 6 pm.

Friday Nights, Live Music, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, www.barefootpiratesnowballs.com, Facebook.

Snow & Rum Balls Ice Cream Breakfast Lunch, Coffee Pirate Store!

CRAFT COCKTAILS

& TAPAS

HOUSEMADE LIQUOR INFUSIONS

SYRUPS & BITTERS

BEER & WINE GOOD VIBES

340-201-0882

WED-SAT // 5PM-UNTIL KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT

340-719-5896

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

7 AM - 5 PM Kings Alley off the Boardwalk • www.barefootpiratesnowballs.com

340.773.2985

53B Company St. (near the corner of Queen Cross & Company St.) BesCraftCocktailLounge@gmail.com

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The Courtyard’s Black Bean Brownies!

BES Craft Cocktail Lounge – 340-773-2985 Whether we source our ingredients from one of St. Croix’s local farms, forage for them in the bush or utilize our local fisherman, we create the best quality house-made liquor infusions, syrups & bitters, craft cocktails, and tapas. Our mission is to provide cocktails and culinary artistry that connect our patrons to the magic that is St. Croix. You can come relax, listen to eclectic music, engage in conversation, and munch on some Saltfish Gundy & Breadfruit Tostones while sipping on a Crucian Queen. The vibe is love and all kind hearts are welcome. Wednesday – Saturday, 5 pm – 12 am. Facebook, Instagram.

BREWSTX – 340-719-6339 BREWSTX is the ONLY restaurant and mocrobrewery in the VI located on the beautiful Christiansted boardwalk. The two-level waterfront venue provides spectacular views and great photo ops! The menu features house-smoked meats and cheeses, fresh fish dishes, and many veggie options including a ‘build-your-own’ salad or wrap and tempeh Reuben sandwich! Enjoy any meal with one of our HOUSE brews on tap! (Full bar available). Open Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm, Sun, 11 am - 9 pm. www.brewstx.com, Facebook.

The Courtyard - 340-773-7728 Right across the street from Government House on King Street, you’ll find the hidden oasis called The Courtyard. Known for its locally-sourced, organic cold press juices, and fresh fruit smoothies, they now offer soups, salads, sandwiches and quiche along with Vegan and gluten- free options! Sip a cup of coffee, relax, and take a peek at our latest ‘artist-of-the-month’ works on display. Most weekends, we offer Art, Yoga, or Wine and Food Workshops; schedule on our Facebook page. Open Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm; give us a call for drive-thru or pick-up service! We’re available for private parties up to 50 people. www.thecoutyardstx.com, Facebook.

Ital In Paradise ­­— 340-473-7373 This is your #1 Ital and Vegetarian restaurant in Christiansted offering homemade veggie burgers, roasted cauliflower, and gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free daily specials that will delight your senses & stimulate your tastebuds. Refresh with island-favorite drinks like green foods chlorophyll or creamy, delicious peanut punch. Try our coconut curry tofu

Ital’s sautéed plantains, asparagus, peppers, and onions.

and coconut rice served with kale and baby bella mushrooms! Find your way to Ital in Paradise, upstairs next to Riddims on Queen Cross Street. Open Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 8:30 pm. Facebook!

The best spot on the Boardwalk for Burgers & Beer!

Kitchen Open, Mon - Sat, 11 am - 11 pm Sun, 11 am - 10 pm

BAR OPEN LATE!

BREWSTX has cold ‘house brews’ on tap!

340-773-3400

juices & fitness center it’s a great place to eat!

(340) 713-4825 22-20 QUEEN CROSS ST. CHRISTIANSTED VIRGIN ISLANDS 00820

MONDAY - SATURDAY 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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Kalima Center, King Street, across from Government House

The ONLY Restaurant

& Microbrewery in the VI Right on the Boardwalk!

Open, Mon - Sat, 11 am - 10 pm Sun, 11 am - 9 pm

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Dining on St. Croix CHRISTIANSTED / GALLOWS BAY

Pizza” in the Caribbean! Open Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 11 pm; Sunday, 12 – 9 pm.

Free Wi-Fi and plug-in power station. Largest World Map on island here, so you’ll always know where you are, when You Are Here! www. yahstx.com, Facebook.

Seaside Market and Deli for a huge selection of wines. Wine Club, last Thursdays, 6pm.

Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar – 340-713-0222 This Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by Chef Maria Fonrouge—actually from Mexico!

They will transport you there with authentic Mexican cui- sine—something for everyone—meat lovers to vegan. Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast as you can say “Andale!” Special-value Kids Menu. Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, 9 Draft Beers, and Maria’s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TVs for our Sport Fans. Eat in AC or in the courtyard.

Kitchen open Monday, 11 am – 9 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm. Follow us on Facebook for menus and daily specials.

SHUPE’S on the Boardwalk – 340-773-3400 Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no further! Shupe’s on the Boardwalk offers casual waterfront dining, featuring fresh, hand-ground burgers, hand-cut fries, chicken wings, soft-serve ice cream, and more. All meals served in an easytravel paper bag. Of course, a full bar at your disposal as well! The best spot on the Boardwalk for burgers and beer! Open Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 11 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 10 pm. Facebook.

You Are Here’s “best pizza in the Caribbean!”

Great Food!

Great Fun! Great Times!

Best Pizza in the Caribbean!

In Kings Alley just off the Boardwalk

340-713-0246 www.yahstx.com

★Bring this ad in for a free Cruzan Rum drink

with food purchase! One per customer per day.

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You Are Here Bar & Grille – 340-713-0246 A unique, fun, and upbeat restaurant, merging local and continental cuisine, You Are Here Bar & Grille is just off the boardwalk in Kings Alley and next to the Kings Alley Hotel. As a ‘Taste of St. Croix’ Award Recipient, try our 1st Place Shrimp Corndawgs and our Award-winning Mahi Fish Tacos! We think we have “The Best

Maria’s Cantina, If its Tuesday, its Taco Night!

Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar

Authentic Mexican Food

Best Margaritas & 9 Draft Beers on Tap!

LUNCH & DINNER Monday 11 am - 9 pm Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 10 pm

340-713-0222 Gallows Bay Marketplace

True Island Taste Lunch Dinner Cocktails

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Dining on St. Croix GALLOWS BAY / FREDERIKSTED Beach Side Café ­— 340-772-1205 or 340-772-1266 The Beach Side Café at Sand Castle on the Beach Hotel in Frederiksted offers guests fine dining on the island’s best beach for fun in the sun and spectacular sunsets. Fresh seafood, American and local dishes, along with tropically inspired craft cocktails and house-made desserts – all sure to please.

Open Thursday through Monday for lunch from 11 am – 3 pm, dinner from 5 – 9 pm with light fare between, as well as our everpopular Sunday Brunch starting at 10 am, the Beach Side Café and Sand Castle on the Beach Hotel provide everything necessary for a true St. Croix experience. www. beachsidecafestx.com, Facebook.

Beachside Café, “Beverage before dinner?”

Tap Deck’s flatbread pizza with Red Dragon cheese, mozzarella, salami, mustard and onions.

Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393 Seaside Market & Deli is St. Croix’s only gourmet market! With a full-service bakery and deli, Seaside offers made-to-order sandwiches, fresh breads, deli meats, and a variety of sweet treats. Shop Seaside for a huge selection of wines, gourmet cheeses, specialty food items, and the freshest meat and seafood on island. We feature a variety of convenient, ready-made foods including a fresh soup and salad bar, and a buffet featuring hot entrees and sides plus a large selection of fresh produce, including local selections, and a coffee & juice bar featuring your favorite coffee drinks, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. Seaside Market & Deli – Eat Fresh.

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Ciboné – 3240-719-2663 Ciboné is a new and exciting dining experience on King Street in Frederiksted, in the charming Limetree Courtyard, featuring local farm-fresh ingredients and wild-caught seafood! 3rd Place Entrée Winner, 2017 Taste of St. Croix! “Diligently working on reopening to serve you again! Hope to see you soon.”

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Tap Deck Bar & Biliards – 340-773-5227 Tune-out and tap-in at Tap Deck, located on the waterfront, in front of the Frederiksted Pier! Enjoy draft beer, fine wines, fresh cocktails and play pool inside our air-conditioned bar and dining room. Or watch the sun set from our outdoor gallery! Tap Deck serves a late lunch and dinner including cheese and charcuterie selections, salads, appetizers and fondue! Located on the 2nd floor, entrance via the beautiful “Pier 69” courtyard. Open daily from 3 pm – 11 pm. Tap Deck is also the headquarters of Lyric Sails, so come in, book a sail and relax pre-and post-sail! Follow us on FB @ TapDeckSTX and at lyricsails.com/tapdeckstx.

Blue Water Terrace’s grilled lolly lamb chops App with sweet potato puree.

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

Lunch & Dinner ★ Affordable Great Food

SEE YOU SOON, PAULI, LORI, & JEDI

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17 Strand Street, Frederiksted Susan Wall

Sunday Brunch, 10 am - 3 pm • Dinner, 6 pm - 9 pm To Go Menu plus Delivery Option Available!

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

The STARFISH Live Music Venue

11 am - 11 pm, Tues - Fri ★ 11 am - 2 am, Sat

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

Housemade Desserts from scratch and Ice Creams!

Catering: LET US CATER FOR YOU! Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family!

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Two Fat Chicks Tropical Micro Brew Pub – 340-692-1945 Come enjoy the experience of excellent customer service, affordable food, fantastic Craft Brews, and Top Notch Entertainment in The STARFISH Live Music Venue in our magical courtyard! ‘Club Chaos’ Special Event Parties, dance till 3:45 am in the safety of our Courtyard; ID scan to enter, metal detector search, and video surveillance provide a safe and fun environment for all. Rental space available for weddings, corporate events, and private meetings and parties; we also do catering. Other offerings— Beer Tastings and Private Brew Parties, a cozy Date Night Lounge, Family Feud-Style Game Night, Rockin Bingo Night with cash prizes and gift certificates, and Take-the-Stage Karaoke—feel like a star on our Outdoor Covered Stage! Get off the couch and come make some friends!

Facebook, Instagram Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583) A restaurant and catering business with a fabulous view across from Buck Island! Specialties are steaks and seafood, ‘Lori’s Famous’ Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, chicken pot pie, hot and cold sandwiches, paninis, salads, and pizzas. Find local produce, wine, beer, and imported cheeses in the Market along with ice cream, a bakery and coffee bar. Open 7 nights for dinner from 5 pm - 9 pm. Brunch-Lunch, Sundays from 9 am - 5 pm. We cater parties, here or at your house! Call ahead for reservations, catering parties, or to have your food ready for pick up! www.bluewaterterrace.com, Facebook.

Cultured Pelican’s spectacular view from Coakley Bay Condos!

The Buccaneer Restaurants – 340-712-2100 Minutes east of Christiansted, The Buccaneer celebrates its 70th year; family-owned and operated for three generations! Lunch is served at The Mermaid, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm daily, dinner, Monday and Tuesday until 8:30 pm. The Monday Night Grill has live music, beach games and fire dancers. The Terrace has sunsets from the lounge, craft cocktails at the Bar from 4 pm (bar menu from 5 pm), and fine dining Wednesday through Sunday, 6 – 9 pm, with live seasonal entertainment. Menus offer fresh and wild-caught fish and shrimp, prime meats, locally-sourced salads, pastas, and vegetarian dishes. There’s an extensive wine list and a children’s menu. Reservations recommended. Member of Historic Hotels of America; awarded “Best Sunset Bar” by Bride’s Magazine. www.thebuccaneer.com, Facebook.

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Cultured Pelican

Zucatto!

Un Amore’s Antipasto Mista. Kelly Greer

The Terrace

Fine Dining and Casual Fare Spectacular Sunsets Live Evening Entertainment

The Mermaid

Casual Beachfront Lunches Beachfront Games Monday Night Beach Grill Crucian Pig Roast

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Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 For the best in local and off-island entertainment, check out this schedule. We have the legendary 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 60s 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!”

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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, there’s an imaginative dinner menu with nightly specials served from 6 pm, 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. The entire menu is available for takeout and we have a complete catering menu. Delivery available.

MC/VISA. Reservations suggested. www.culturedpelican.com

“I have been in the restaurant business since I was 14 years old,” says owner and chef Dennis Giancontiere of the Cultured Pelican. Started as a dishwasher and busboy and worked the last 47 years in front and back of the house. My true passion is the kitchen.” From Long Island, New York, he has been cooking on St. Croix for nearly 30 years now.

Dennis has been at the Coakley Bay Condos location since 1994 but first opened a small restaurant in Christiansted, on Queen Cross Street in 1991. The setting at Coakley Bay is truly tropical; see a photo of the spectacular view on the previous page!

Dennis explains that “the menu is inspired by my mother and grandmother with 95% of the items being what we had at the dinner table my whole life.” All selections on the menu are prepared fresh daily from the finest ingredients available. Even though its mostly his family’s enduring recipes, Dennis has added his own imaginative flair.

Pasta and veal dishes are among his favorites and he loves working with local produce and local catch. The menu can change but look for specials like Roasted Garlic and Baked Brie, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Crab Stuffed Wahoo, Rigatoni Napolitan, Mozzarella En Carrozza, Eggplant Rollitini, Mussels Marinara or Au Vin Blanc, Calamari, Specialty Pizzas, Calzones, soups, salads, pastas, veal, meatballs, Italian sausage, shrimp, chicken, and fresh catch dishes. Traditional Italian desserts could include Cannoli, Olive Oil Cake, Panna Cotta, and Zucatto.

The Cultured Pelican is open Tuesday - Sunday for dinner from 6 – 9:30pm with the bar open 5 – 10pm. Closed Monday. The entire menu is available for takeout. Reservations are always a good idea but not necessary. Delivery is available through STX Delivery.

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Dining on St. Croix EAST END / NORTHSHORE

Deep End Bar & Grill — 340-718-7071 Tucked between Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa and Green Cay Marina sits the Deep End Bar & Grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week!

Dine undercover, poolside, or on the beach all with a smashing view of Green Cay! With a great selection of tropical blender drinks and a diverse menu, there is something for everyone. Come see us for Weeknight Specials – Monday, Mango BBQ Ribs, Tuesday, Jamaican Me Crazy, Wednesday, buy 1 burger and get 1/2 price on the 2nd one, Thursday, Disco Bingo, Friday, Crab Races, Saturday, Chef ’s Choice, Sunday Jazz Brunch.

Open from 7 am - 9 pm daily. www.newdeepend.com, Facebook.

Cast Iron Pot – 340-692-2477 Here lies the essence of Local Cuisine! “We strive to preserve tradition and culture while keeping a modern flare and extend our hospitality and authentic flavors to the St. Croix community and our visitors.” Hearty dishes are prepared in a family-style atmosphere by Burton Peterson, awardwinning local chef and caterer. He prepares ‘land to sea’ dishes, such as Savory Stewed Chicken, Salt Fish Gundy, Red Peas Soup, Catch-of-theDay, Pot Fish, fresh Local Beef, Coconut Bread Pudding and homemade cakes with love and passion. On Northside Road, Estate Princesse. Open Tuesday and Wednesday,11 am - 4 pm, Thursday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm, BBQ Friday nights with live entertainment!

The Buccaneer’s Mermaid for lunch or the “Monday Night Grill.”

Un Amore, One Love – 340-692-9922 Frank and Katherine Pugliese have added another restaurant to their roster. Formerly of Bacchus and eat@canebay, Un Amore is a combination of Frank’s ancestral roots and their combined passion for all things Italian. Tucked away on the Princess Hill side of 5 Corners, this lively, warm and welcoming restaurant has a relaxed vibe and fabulous food. The menu is mostly Southern Italian with Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh pastas, and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses made in house. Also find some of the classics like osso buco, bolognese, tiramisu, and cannolis. There’s a well-rounded wine list, predominately Italian, and some classic cocktails like Negroni’s and Aperol spritzers. Dine in or take out! Open Tuesday-Sunday, 5 – 9 pm.

Call for reservation. www.unamorestx.com, Facebook.

Cast Iron Pot. The essence of ‘local cuisine.’ Owner and chef, Burton Peterson at your service!

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Private Parties • Conference Room Daily Specials • Catering

Local Food & Bar Menu Tues & Wed 11 am - 4 pm Thurs - Sat 11 am - 9 pm

tues-sun 5pm - 9pm • dine in or take out!

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BBQ Friday Nights Live Entertainment!

5 - 9 pm

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GET IT FRESH! Local Markets

ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873 Sat, 10-12 noon Luca Gasperi offers quality organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, & more! www.artfarmllc.com Crescent Farm - 340-277-0707 Sat - Sun, 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment.

Solar-powered, organic farm. Seasonal fruits & vegetables. Facebook.

La Reine Farmers Market – 340-778-0998 Sat, 6:30 am – 11 am, Wed, 6 am – 6 pm VI Dept of Agriculture features vendors with local vegetables, fruits, plants, & trees.

El Flamboyant, “for the best Latin food on St. Croix!” L to R, Ibon, Klary, Betsy, and Jossie.

CHOP & Grill Restaurant (formerly IHOP) 340.778.CHOP (2467) Savor local, continental and comfort foods; breakfast, lunch and dinner is served all day in a cool, air-conditioned dining room! We’re family-friendly, locally-owned and have an awesome Crucian Breakfast on Sundays.

Conveniently located mid-island in the Sunny Isle Shopping Center, we offer free wifi, free meeting space (with food order) and we can cater your special event or office breakfast or lunch. Crucian Hospitality is Our Promise (CHOP) so stop in and let us show you some love! We’re open daily at 8am. Call to place your order or to make reservations. Closing times will vary according to power restoration.

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El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285 “People like coming here,” says owner Yvonne Villegas. “I learned to cook from my mother who had a restaurant in Puerto Rico for many years and now its my turn to cook and serve these coveted family recipes!” This colorful, family restaurant offers up a Caribbean, Latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over 13 years. If you like fresh fish, lobster, conch, and shrimp, or chicken, steaks, and pork chops, you must try the way they do it at here! Happy Hour tradition on Thursday and Friday nights is to stop for a drink then take shish-kabobs home from the drive-up booth!

Located between Centerline Road and the Highway on Route #663 and open Monday – Tuesday, 11:30 am – 6 pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 11:30 am – 9 pm, Sunday, 10:30 am – 8 pm.

13th year!

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER ALL DAY!

Kids Eat FREE* Thurs, 4 - 8 pm; ask for *details!

Traditional Crucian Breakfast on Sundays!

Mon, Wed, Thurs, 7:30am - 9 pm Fri, 7:30 am - 12 midnight Sat, 24 hours, 7:00 am - Sun, 9pm - Tues, Closed.

Sunny Isle Shopping Center near First Bank

340-778-CHOP (2467)

CHOP, Crucian Hospitality, Our Promise!

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Sajah Farm – 340-773-8065 or 277-6046 Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, & organically grown vegetables. www.sejahfarm.com Southgate Corner Farmer’s Market – 340-332-3932 Sat, 8 am – Noon Produce, fresh & preserved local fruit, fresh baked goods, local honey, local eggs, handmade soaps, herb and ornamental plants, small fruit trees.

Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546 Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, Sat, 8 - 12 noon, Sat, La Reine Market Brian McCulough specializes in Bibb lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, & other vegetables.

VI Locally Grown Market – 340-220-0466 Wed, 3:30 pm Lawaetz Family Museum. Buy from a collective of sustainable & organic growers or preorder at www.vi.locallygrown.net Farm locations, pages 54-56. Days & times may change seasonally; call ahead or check websites.

Restaurant - Bar

Caribbean • Latin • Seafood

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

Mid-Island, Rt. 663

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Tropics Hydrophonics Boston Lettuce.

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Plaza Extra West Supermarket – 340-719-1870 The biggest, full-service supermarket on St. Croix features organic, fresh local produce. Our Dairy Department is filled with a variety of fine cheeses, a large selection of meats, organic eggs, and juices. Our Meat Department is stocked with the finest cuts prepared by our Master Butcher; USDA meats, Certified Angus meats, poultry, and seafood.

Pair your favorite cheeses, seafood, meat and desserts with our wines from the largest liquor selection on island. We have catering available from our full-service Deli and Bakery. Try our delicious Stone House Subs, pastries and desserts. Artisan breads, platters, and hot foods served daily. We look forward to serving you. www.plazaextrawest.com, Facebook.

CHOP salads made fresh when you order!

Joe’s Bar & Grille – 340-692-2020 Located in the Sunny Isle Annex, Joe serves up some of the best Italian food on St. Croix!

Think Spaghetti and Meatballs, Mussels Marinara, Fried Calamari, Grilled Salmon, Mahi or Shrimp, and local seafood dishes.

Lunch specials and eat-in dinners, served with Fresh-baked garlic bread. Home of the $15 Eggplant or Chicken Cutlet Parmesan Dinner and $25 Lobster Dinner plus crispy chicken wings, great smoked ribs or a juicy hamburger.

Freshly made desserts and brownie cupcakes.

We do catering and private parties; eat-in or take-out. This mid-island location, with free WI-FI, A/C and paved parking, makes a great Center-Island Meeting Place! Next to WAPA and across from Kmart Appliances. Open Monday – Friday, 11 am - 9 pm, Saturday 2 pm - 10 pm. Facebook.

La Reine Farmer’s Market for local honey, jams, fruits, and vegetables.

SUPERSTORE

BIGGEST SUPERMARKET IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS! 5 minutes from the Airport • Open 7 days a week Largest selection of fine wines & spirits • Fresh produce Proud supporters of our local farmers Fresh USDA meats, poultry & seafood • Pharmacy in store

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Dining on St. Croix EVERYONE TO THE TABLE!

Easy Dining Guide Restaurant

Phone Cuisine Meals (340) B, L, D, BR Seafood / World Cuisine 692-6283 B, L Continental / Deli 773-9843 L, D, BR West Indian Contemporary 719-5896 N/A Snow & Rum Ball Cones 224-6599 772-1266 American / Local / Seafood / Waterfront L, D, BR

Credit Cards

Res.

Location

D, MC, V

Yes

Christiansted

AE, MC, V

No

Christiansted

MC, V

Yes

N/A

No

AE, MC, V

Yes

Christiansted Christiansted Frederiksted

D

M, V, D

No

Christiansted

Restaurant / Market / Deli 692-2583 719-6339 Sandwiches / Smoked Wings / BYO Salads

BR, D

MC, V

Yes

East End

L, D

MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Cast Iron Pot

692-2477

Local / Seafood / Grill

L, D

MC, V

Yes

Northside

Cheeseburgers CHOP & Grill Restaurant Ciboné Cultured Pelican Restaurante Deep End Bar & Grill at Tamarind Reef Resort El Flamboyant Ital In Paradise Joe’s Bar & Grille La Reine Chicken Shack Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar Seaside Market & Deli Shupe’s on the Boardwalk Tap Deck Bar & Billiards The Courtyard The Mermaid at the Buccaneer The Terrace at the Buccaneer Two Fat Chicks Tropical Brew Pub Un Amore You Are Here Bar & Grille

718-1118 778-2467

Continental

L, D, BR

MC, V

No

East End

Local / Continental / Comfort

B, L, D

MC, V

No

Mid Island

719-2663 773-3333

Farm & Sea-to-Table Italian / Seafood

L, D, BR

MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

D

MC, V

No

East End

718-7071

Casual, Beachside Dining

B, L, D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

779-3285

Latin / Seafood / Caribbean Ital / Vegetarian / Fish

L, D, BR

None

No

Mid Island

L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Italian / Local / Seafood

L. D

AE, MC, V

No

Open Pit BBQ / Seafood

B, L, D

ATM

No

Authentic Mexican

L, D

AE, MC, V

No

Gourmet /Salad Bar/ Prime Meats

B, L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Burgers / Wings / Ice Cream

L, D

MC, V, D

No

Continental, Eclectic, Small Bites

L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Christiansted Mid Island Mid Island Gallows Bay Gallows Bay Christiansted Frederiksted

Juices / Smoothies / Healthy Food

B, L

D, MC, V

No

Christiansted

Burgers / Salads / Fish

L, D

AE, CB, D, MC, V

Yes

East End

Seafood / Steak / Continental

D

AE, CB, D, MC, V

Yes

East End

Casual / Fine Dining / Beer & Wine

L, D

AE, MC, V

No

Frederiksted

Pizza / Pasta / Italian

L, D

MC, V

No

Northside

Local / Continental / Delicious!

L, D

D, MC, V

No

Christiansted

Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium Avocado Pitt balter Barefoot Pirate Snow & Rum Ball Shack Beach Side Café BES Craft Cocktail Lounge Blue Water Terrace BrewSTX

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473-7373 692-2020 778-5717 713-0222 719-9393 773-3400 773-5227 773-7728 712-2100 712-2100 692-1945 692-9922 713-0246

Local / Eclectic / Cocktails / Tapas

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Dining on St. Croix MID-ISLAND

La Reine Chicken Shack – 340-718-5717 Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s bestkept 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 recently renovated outdoor seating area.

Enjoy one of our most popular drinks “Cruzan Confusion” at our full bar. Located mid-island on Route #75, off Centerline Road, we’re open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat in or Take out! Facebook.

Joe’s Bar & Grille offers Jessica’s fabulous house-made desserts!

La Reine Chicken Shack has pork, rib, steak, and seafood dinner options!

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BAR & GRILLE

Serving the Community for 11 years!

Mouth-Watering

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

Catering for All Occasions!

Newly Renovated with Full Bar

ITALIAN FOOD • SEAFOOD STEAKS & RIBS • LOCAL DISHES Home of the $25 Lobster Dinner!

Eggplant or Chicken Cutlet Parmesan only $15!

Call for Early Dinner Specials between 4 - 6 pm!

Fresh-baked Garlic Bread served with all In-house Dinners!

Try our “Cruzan Confusion!”

GREAT CENTER ISLAND Meeting Place

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Rt. 70 across from Kmart Applicances & next to WAPA

Rt. 75 off Centerline Road

Mon- Fri, 11am-9pm • Sat, 2-10pm

Open 7 Days a Week!

Eat In or Take Out • 340-778-5717

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Island Art

ISLAND VIBES IN BRUSH STROKES!

Cover Story: Artist Sophia Phillip “I was born in Frederiksted and raised in Christiansted on this beautiful island of St. Croix to Charles Ible Phillip and Naomi Maynard Julien. I was a middle child, with one sister and one brother, Sophia Phillip. and attended Juanita Gardine Elementary School.

As a child in Headstart, I loved art. I enjoyed painting and thought learning about colors was fascinating. In elementary school, I remember my art teacher gave us a color wheel in the 5th grade; I was the only one that got an A in that class. But it wasn’t until I was seven that I realized that I had an artistic ability and expressed it through sketching and painting. My art teachers, Ms. Papki and Dr. Cokeman, were my biggest influencers. I learned to love acrylics and watercolors!

beautiful blue water, the lovely local flowers, and sugar mills. I have a great love for Moko Jumbies and enjoy painting them (see January cover). I also love painting sugar mills but, most of all, I enjoy painting hibiscus flowers (see December cover). The best thing I like about painting is the peaceful feeling it brings me to meditate and feel free.

Lawaetz Family Museum,.

Sunset Palms.

I attended high school in Portsmouth, VA and moved to Puerto Rico where I resided for couple years and taught African drumming and dancing. Next, I attended the Art Institute in Pittsburgh, PA where I did a lot of watercolor painting and ceramic sculptures.

When I met my husband, I moved to Florida for about seven years as a substitute teacher at the Forest Elementary School teaching art to kindergarten students and supporting children in need during learning projects or independent activities such as computer support, art workshops, drawing and painting. I remember being praised for constructing a world map to scale, 6’ x 10’, displayed at the school for students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Finally, it came time to come back to St. Croix and pursue my artwork here.

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Mr. Rooster.

My artwork, prints, and greeting cards can be seen at Sweet Lime Furnishings, The Blue Mutt, Divi Carina Bay Resort, The Museum Store at the St. George Village Botanical Garden, The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, the Whim Museum Gift Shop, Chenay Bay Resort, and The Frame Up. I will be doing showings this coming season and take appointments. I’m currently working on some Christmas art for this season. Special thanks goes out to Blue Mutt and Sweet Lime Furnishings for their support and encouragement!

When I’m not painting, I do enjoy tie-dyeing and have been tie-dyeing for 20 years. I have sold my tie-dye clothing to cruise ship passengers in St. John and St. Thomas. If you like tie-dye techniques, let me know if you are interested in one of my workshops. I also enjoy swimming, hiking and just plain walking and, of course, my African dancing and drumming. Making local crafts, working with acrylics and local seeds is something else I like to do.

I love the Crucian Christmas traditions of parades, and listening to Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights that always bring back memories of my childhood. Also, eating lots of local food and pastries and can’t forget the guavaberry rum!

I thank the good Lord that my family and I made it safely through the storms in September. We had plenty of water, but that was it.”

Fruit Bowl.

Sophia Phillip 352-560-8179 sophiaphillip27@yahoo.com

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Island Art

CHARMING ART & CRAFTS MAKE EASY GIFTS OR SOUVENIRS! Art@Top Hat – 340-692-2787 Presents the best of local art, by contemporary and passed artists, who made St. Croix their home. The two-story townhouse, built in the 1800s, is a great venue for exhibits, West Indian antiques, jewelry, local pottery, photography, prints, maps, cards and estate sale collectibles.

Not to be missed by homeowners, island builders, and interior designers! Isabelle Picard Art Classes. Located on Company Street across from the Post Office. Open Wednesday – Saturday, 1 – 5pm. Special Appointments, call 340-513-3558. Facebook. Visit Le Bar Lounge upstairs; open evenings for Cocktails and Apps!

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

Henle Studio – 340-718-0372 Celebrating 25 years, this historic loft, upstairs on Company Street in Christiansted, showcases the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs, books, and films of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, the fine art photography of Tina Henle, the beautiful Sea Glass Jewelry of Therese Donarski, and landscape paintings by Jack Anglin. The gallery exhibits other local and off-island artists during season. Call for scheduled hours and by appointment. HenleGallery.com

CARIBBEAN MUSEUM CENTER for the ARTS

Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556 Maufé Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes you to the gallery where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix.

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

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

After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at https://ddstudio.smugmug.com/Travel/StCroixPhotos to purchase beautiful and collectable photographs by Ted Davis. These stunning images 13 M O N T H C A L E N D A R are uniqueA St. Croix artworks, and are great additions to your home or office decor. You can have a piece of St. Croix delivered right to your door! Call or email for more details. info@ddstudio.us

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FINE ART , ANTIQUES JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES 52 Company Street, Christiansted Visit Le Bar Lounge upstairs!

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Our Danish Connection VELKOMMEN!

Denmark Brings Generous Assistance to Our Islands

by Nina York The early months of 2017 brought many important events to St. Croix marking the 100th Anniversary of the acquisition of what was then known as the Danish West Indies – St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix – by the United States to become the U. S. Virgin Islands.

Numerous projects and commemorations were undertaken, and the day of the actual Transfer, March 31, brought a large number of visitors, among them Danish-American groups.

In June, a Danish West Indies Festival was held in Denmark with wide and festive celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Danish West Indian Society, a friendship organization started by Danes that had been stationed in the islands as military and administrative personnel.

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.

Næsten alle ø-ture gør ophold på den både boanisk 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 kirke-gårdene i Christiansted og Frederiksted findes mange grave af historisk betydning. En ledet tur med guide kan hjælpe med at finde dem; spørg på hotellet derom. I Christiansted ligger kirkegården i den vestlige del af byen, bag den engelske kirke, nær ruinerne af det gamle hospital.

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

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

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We all looked at 2017 as a banner year and saw a tremendous interest in the Danish media, and a mounting recognition of the less than proud Danish government legacy of having endorsed and actively carried out slavery on our islands that brought great wealth to the mother country. We felt that progress had been made, not least by the release of the 5 million documents in Danish archives dealing with the Danish West Indies, accessible by anyone with access to the Internet, with many of the files translated into English.

Today we must realize that 2017 may not be chiefly remembered for those cultural accomplishments but instead for the two hurricanes, Irma and Maria, with Irma causing huge destruction on St. John and St. Thomas, and later hitting Florida, and Maria less than two weeks later causing devastation on St. Croix, followed by even worse in Puerto Rico.

Rebuilding is under way, and progress is notable, thanks to a large workforce from the United States assisting local workers in the various fields – reconstruction, power and communications restoration, damage claims, health workers, debris cleanup. These workers replace the normal flow of pleasure-seeking visitors, among whom we usually have large numbers of Danes.

We will be seeing, and have already seen, a number of Danes whose mission in coming here, from the Denmark Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), became to provide aid by cleaning up the St. Croix Educational Complex in mid-island to allow the large facility, that had been used as a shelter for hurricane victims during and after the storms, to be ready for the students as the school year was starting. Other Danes are also coming, including the traveling youth group that regularly visits us, and a collection has been taken up by the Danish West Indian Society to assist institutions with Danish ties like The Queen Louise Home for Children and the Carl & Marie Lawaetz Museum, where Danish volunteers will also be helping with restoration efforts. We appreciate this help and hope they will be given a warm welcome.

Hans Lawaetz, left, President of the St. Croix Friends of Denmark with Erik Breum-Christensen, Major (Civil Protection), Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA).

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Island Weddings MARRY ME ON ST. CROIX!

Welcome Back!

As I write this column, St. Croix is in the beginning stages of recovery after suffering a devastating blow from Hurricane Maria. By the time you read this, the recovery efforts will still be ongoing and more and more progress will be evident. The effects of this storm will be felt for many months and years to come.

The Virgin Islands wedding industry and tourism are deeply intertwined, with tourists being the lifeblood of our economy. Thus, even though storms like Hurricane Maria are not good for business, as a resident and business owner, I have witnessed many positive changes.

In Christiansted and Frederiksted, restaurants, shops, and other businesses are abuzz! It is wonderful, familiar, and comforting to see and hear this news with everyday bringing something new to celebrate!

I want to personally invite perspective brides and grooms back to St. Croix and the US Virgin Islands; it is quite safe to plan your wedding here.

As a community, we are strong but we would like to change any public perception that the devastation we endured is permanent. It is not. On the contrary, St. Croix is reclaiming herself.

St. Croix is green again. If you are planning a beach wedding, we have beaches that remain pristine and beautiful. There are hotels and villas open, fully functional and ready to serve. There are several well-qualified wedding vendors who are ready to focus their attention on a happy event, like your wedding!

As you begin planning, I would recommend researching and reaching out to local photographers and wedding planners of interest to help you map out your Post Hurricane Maria wedding details. A local photographer can best help navigate how, where, and when your photos should be taken for the best results. And a wedding planner can make connections on the ground and perform the footwork needed to make your wedding day a success.

Welcome back to St. Croix and Happy Planning!

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St. Croix--Still green, still charming, still romantic, still ours.

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

Tying the knot here can be breathtaking and stress-free with experienced wedding planners committed to every detail of your special day.

Accommodations, ceremony and reception sites, menu planning, floral arrangements, photographers, musicians, transportation, special themes, and gifts and activities for your guests are all taken care of for you.

Q Studio

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

With historic churches, Danish architecture, luscious villas, yachts and palm-fringed beaches, we’ve got your perfect backdrop for a memorable day. Whether saying “I do” for the first time, or renewing your vows, St. Croix sets the stage of a lifetime!

For a Wedding Proposal Request, List of Vendors, Marriage License Application, and Island Wedding Brochure, visit usvitourism.vi.

When you get married on St. Croix, you’re also in a perfect location for a romantic honeymoon!

Why not have your wedding here, as well as your honeymoon, or marry here and honeymoon on St. Thomas or St. John?

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Watersports & Activities

JOIN THE EXPERTS TO BUCK ISLAND REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT! BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS

Jolly Roger – 340-513-2508

Sail, snorkel, hike, and relax on the Jolly Roger, a 42’ sailing 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 specializes in private charters and prides itself on providing guests with a more personalized experience by not overbooking the boat. Most trips depart from the boardwalk in Christiansted. Jolly Roger is an Authorized National Park Service Concessionaire. www.jollyrogervi.com

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.)

Lightheart Sailing Charters — 340-244-0240

Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628

Come explore Buck Island with us! Caribbean Sea Adventures offers a variety of boating packages to fit your every need. With options ranging from full, half day or private charter trips to explore Buck Island’s underwater snorkel trail, to sunset sails along the beautiful coastline, there is an option for every occasion. New to our fleet is a 32’ Boston Whaler, offering a more intimate charter experience. All Buck Island trips include snorkel gear

Buck Island Reef National Monument Tours Buck Island Tours Snorkel & Sail

Book It! Dramatic and memorable—a sunset sail with Big Beard’s Adventure Tours! Susan Wall

and instruction, guidance on the underwater trail, flotation devices, water and rum punch. Scuba diving trips and wedding ceremonies also available. www.caribbeanseaadventures.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

Come enjoy the light-hearted time of your life on an elegant 40-foot European sloop designed for comfort and performance. Lightheart Sailing offers full-day, halfday and sunset charters custom-designed for you: you can take the helm, handle the lines, swim and snorkel, or just sit back and enjoy top-notch sailing with friendly, caring service. Interested in learning to sail? Captain Peter Branning is an award-winning American Sailing Association instructor, and offers classes or individual instruction to take you from basic sailing to bareboat chartering. Want a sailing vacation? You can enjoy a week-long charter to the BVIs, and even learn to sail at the same time. Lightheart Sailing was named “best Charter Boat on St. Croix” for 2014, 2015, and 2017.

Learn more at lightheartsailing.com.

Buck Island Charters

on advenTure & renegade Teroro II & Dragonfly

with Captain Carl or Captain Heinz

national Park service sanctioned Authorized

Services provided within BuckConcessioner 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

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SAIL • SNORKEL • HIKE

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

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

Authorized Concessioner

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

Recommended in Frommer’s Tour Guide

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Watersports & Activities STEAL SOME TIME AND GET IN THE WATER!

Bush Tribe Eco Adventures—Something New!

“When people come to St. Croix, we are constantly asked, what are some things that you have to see and do? I tell them that kayaking the Bioluminescent Bay is at the top of the list,” says co-owner, Ty McRae! BushTribe Eco Adventures takes the extra steps for you to experience it to the fullest. Their guides are fun, vivacious, and are well-informed in local flora, fauna, and history and their tours are focused on combining adventure, education, and cultural knowledge in a relaxed and entertaining format.

Smaller more private groups allow guests to get more one-on-one with their guides. They are happy, however, to privatize bigger groups, like large families, wedding parties, and school groups. They love that most groups are small and intimate, connecting with

Visit the Northshore’s Tide Pools!

guests and having more fun.

Located in Salt River Marina, surrounded by the beautiful Salt River National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, you can join them on a morning or evening (bioluminescence) kayak paddle. They also offer daytime kayak and paddle board rentals so you can

head out and explore for yourself.

To make the ‘bio bay’ even better, they now have See Through kayaks! Paddle in a completely transparent kayak and see the glowing organisms right below you! Want to see more? Try their Group Adventure Package—the more you adventure, the more you save.

Call or visit their website and find out what adventure best suites you. A Trip Review from Tyler D. from Tulsa, Oklahoma says, “These guys are pure fun! We did the Bioluminescence Kayak Adventure with them and it was one of the best experiences of my life. They know their stuff and they are very conscientious of the environment!”

Bush Tribe Eco Tours www.bushtribe.com 340-277-2503

Sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument on

Sailing Charters

Departing Teague Bay 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Authorized Concessioner

100% sail powered 6 passenger custom built 37’ trimaran

Round We Go. It’s a beach towel, tapestry, tablecloth. Mandala round cotton towels at Adventures in Diving!

Sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument CUSTOMIZED SAILING

Authorized Concessioner

 Private Day Sails

Full-Day, Half-Day, Sunset

 Extended Charters

St Thomas, St John, BVI

 Captains Courageous Specialty Charters Business, Personal Growth, Meditation

Llewellyn’s Charter 340-773-9027

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Less crowded trips! ● Private charters are our specialty!

 American Sailing Association Instruction Green Cay Marina, Dock C

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Improve Your Skills.

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Night Dives, The Wall, Shore Diving and More!

For a more personal experience, the safety and service you desire, N2theBlue stands out by specializing in smaller group scuba diving by limiting our boats to 6 divers. Three boats & two locations offer greater flexibility & variety of sites, schedules, and adventure. Enjoy more marine life, fewer divers, and beach access to the famous Pier!

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• Dive the Famous St. Croix Wall at Beautiful Davis Bay

Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027

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

Lyric Sails – 340-201-5227

Combining her love for the ocean with a passion for music, food and wine, Captain Emily Weston, a marine biologist and dive instructor, has brought a unique venue to St. Croix—Lyric Sails! On her boat “Jolly Mon,” a 63ft custom-built, former racing catamaran, she and her amazing crew host sunset and moonlight sails with live music by local and visiting musicians, Thurs-Sun, out of beautiful Frederiksted. Also look for special events such as “Wine on the Water”--a 6-course wine and food pairing dinner, Reggae night and Spanish night.

Each sail features catered appetizers, rum punch and an on-board bar. Private, customizable day sails and snorkel tours are available daily, and private evening charters are available on request.

Book online at www.lyricsails.com.

Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161

• Guided Shore Dives Daily • Full Concierge Diving Service • Discover Scuba Diving No Experience Necessary • Boat Diving, Pier Diving & Night Diving Available

Located at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa (340) 773-DIVE (3483)• Dive the Famous www.sweetbottomdive.com St. • Dive Croix theWall Famous

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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.

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Adventures in Diving STX – 941-504-3222

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We’re your Official SSI and NAUI Dive Shop on St. Croix located on King Street in Frederiksted across from the ‘Moko Jumbie Wall’ and next to the new Billy D’s BBQ. Whether you want to snare a lobster or view the beauty under the sea, we provide you with Sherwood or Akona gear for diving/snorkeling—for rent or purchase. High-quality merchandise includes Stream2Sea sun protection,

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& Activities Tormenter, Akona, A.B. Biller, Bamboo Cay fine menswear, and Sherwood. We offer dive packages and snorkel tours for both day and night. We love for our customers to stop by, see our new merchandise, chat at our table! www.adventuresindivingstx.com, Facebook.

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

DIVE EXPERIENCE — Diving St. Croix for 34 years Michelle Pugh, a 39-year resident of St Croix, learned to dive in Los Angeles while high school and hasn’t stopped since! In 1992, along with Jacques Cousteau, she was inducted into the platinum Pro 5000 through SSI. In 2004, she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Frame for being the first woman to dive with killer whales in the wilds of Canada, the first American woman to teach diving in Moscow, Russia and for establishing the mooring system on St Croix to protect the coral reefs. Michelle was also given the SBDC and Congressional Award for Entrepreneurial Success for Dive Experience.

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

Skeeter, the dog, loves the dive boat and swimming with the divers.

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

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

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

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

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Watersports & Activities TOUR SALT RIVER BY KAYAK, DAY OR NIGHT!

or schedule a boat or pier dive. Whether you’re interested in a Discover Scuba Diving experience or are working towards a certification such as Open Water, Advanced Open Water, one of (50+) Specialty Courses, Professional Instructor Ratings or Technical Diving, we can accommodate you. Air, Nitrox or Trimix tank fills available along with top-notch scuba and snorkeling equipment to rent. After your dive, enjoy the full-service restaurant, bar and lounge next to the dive center. Discover why diving with Sweet Bottom Dive Center is a sweet experience! www.SweetBottomDive.com, FaceBook.

N2theBlue Scuba Diving – 340-772-3483

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

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

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

Located at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa, we offer daily shore diving to the famous ‘Wall’ only 100 yards off our Davis Bay Beach. Dive our beautiful, healthy corals and see tropical fish, turtles, rays and reef sharks

Sea Thru Kayaks VI

Bioluminescent Bay Tours Why 340-244-8696

Choose Us?

See your way clearly! The show is beneath you with Sea Thru Kayaks VI!

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 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

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DIVE OUR WALL, DIVE OUR REEFS, DIVE OUR WRECKS, DIVE THE PIER! JET SKIS / FLYBOARDING

Sea Thru Kayaks VI—Bioluminescent Bay Tours – 340-244-8696

West End Water Sports – 340-277-8295

Why Choose Us? The difference is clear!

The best light show is beneath your totally clear kayak as you are engulfed in millions of lights. Other kayak styles give you a limited view over the side of the kayak or a small window. Our guest list includes National Geographic, New York Times, the leading Bioluminescent researchers in the world, Boston Globe, HGTV House Hunters International, American Airlines inflight magazine, and many others. All tours begin in the evening at Salt River Marina.

Experience the bay that the scientific community is calling possibly the best yearround bay of the seven bays in the world.

Reservation is required. Locally owned and operated. www.seathrukayaksvi.com

We are your #1 destination for the perfect beach day! Rent Jet Skis, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear, Beach Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Umbrellas, and Sun Ray Floats. We also have the newest craze in Water Sports—the Fly Board! The Westside waters of St. Croix are calm and clear and our Jet Ski riding, swimming and snorkeling areas are second to none! Play unguided on a Jet Ski in a square mile of smooth clear water or, for the more adventurous, check out our extreme Wave Jumping Adventure Tour. Spend a day on Rainbow Beach for a relaxing and/or exhilarating good time, great music, volleyball, corn hole, giant jenga and your favorite food and beverages at Rhythms Beach Bar and Grill.

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Virgin Kayak Tours – 340-514-0062

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

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Watersports & Activities MUCH TO EXPLORE—MEMORIES TO COLLECT!

Turtle Story

Stand Up Paddle. The best way to explore St. Croix from the water.

Kite St. Croix / East End Paddle Club

KITE / PADDLE / SURF Kitesurf/Paddlesurf St. Croix – 340-643-5824

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

With s.u.p. you benefit from a great work out while gliding over the beautiful Caribbean water.

S.u.p. can be practiced on flat water but we also teach wave riding. For the more adventurous visitors, kiteboarding is the thrill of a lifetime. The beginner package is a three half-day 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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eggs. The process is slow. At night, she slowly crawls onto the beach and will make her way close to beach plants. She removes the dry sand and creates a body pit where the cool Part 4 in The Nature Conservancy Series moist sand will allow for structure to the nest

by Kemit-Amon Lewis, Coral Conservation Manager cavity she uses here rear flippers to dig.

It’s a few minutes after sunset and the Once complete, she will deposit about temperature of the sand begins to cool.

100 eggs into her nest before covering, The beach comes to life as hatchlings disguising, and returning to sea. stretch their flippers for the long She will go through this process journey ahead. They move as a 7-9 times during the nesting team, each helping the other season and will travel away from to climb out of their nest. On her nesting beach and back each the surface, they can only see time. shades and move In doing so, she towards the light closes the circle of of the moon and life and ensures stars reflecting the survival of her off of the ocean. species.

As they scurry to the ocean, they Green sea “fingerprint” - takturtles are found ing in information around the globe on chemical cues, between the magnetic fields, Tropic of Capricorn celestial bodies, and the Tropic of etc., which will Cancer and are the help them return largest of the speIntern holding a hatchling. to the same beach cies in the family as an adult.

“Cheloniidae”, a family of sea turtles that has existed for over 100 million years. They were Many make it to the ocean, avoiding over-exploited for many years as they were seabirds, crabs, and even armies of ants. hunted for their meat, eggs, and their green fat They dodge fishes bigger than them, sharks, that was historically dried and used to make more seabirds and for the next two days do the popular green turtle soup. nothing but swim against the waves to reach In 1994, The Nature Conservancy and partthe open water. They eventually find patches ners began monitoring the nesting population of floating Sargassum seaweed and for the of green sea turtles at the Conservancy’s Jack next few months to years they drift the open and Isaac Bay Preserve on St. Croix’s East End. ocean opportunistically feeding on whatever There were eight nesting females observed they can find while trying to avoid becoming, that year. We have since worked to remove themselves, prey. If they are fortunate, they threats like invasive mongoose, which would will make it through the “lost years,” where dig up and destroy nests and have monitored little is known about what they do and where the rebound of the population. they go.

In 2016, we observed 246 nesting females at As juveniles, green sea turtles take up our Jack and Isaac Bay Preserve. residency in one of the many bays around St. We anticipated that 2017 would have been Croix. They feed on turtle grass and will typianother groundbreaking year. Unfortunately, cally create feeding plots. They swim and rest we lost the ability to monitor at night when and eat and surface for air and rub their shells Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated St. Croix. against reefs to keep them clean (as if in a carnival troupe).

But, if there is any good news, although the profiles of the beach have changed, hatchlings As adults, they are found outside of the have emerged and there are new nests on all bays often moving from one to the next. They three beaches mature, mate, and the females will return to www.nature.org/caribbean - (340) 718-5575 the beach from where they hatched to lay their

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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 – 340-778-5638

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 – 340-712-2144

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 – 340-773-9700 Mini 18-Hole Golf Course, Driving Range, Clubhouse. Thursday – Friday, 2-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, 12-9pm. Closed for hotel recovery.

The Reef Golf Course – 340-773-8844

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 MAKE A BIG SPLASH!

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 by the Virgin Islands’ Division of Coastal Zone Management, under the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR). Beaches, watersports, hotels, restaurants and the St. Croix Yacht Club are all accessible from the park. For more information, call the park office at (340) 718-3367.

Chenay Bay Beach Resort – 340-773-2918

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

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2143

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

Call to reserve court time.

The Reef Tennis – 340-773-8844

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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and cruise ship days. 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. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay & Peter’s Rest, M - Th, 9am - 3pm; Friday, 9am - 3:30pm.

See maps for bank and ATM locations.

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

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.

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

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

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

POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal system, 1st class mail is .47 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .35 cents, international rates are $1.20 for cards and letters. See maps for post office locations.

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

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

Shops stay open except on major holidays.

HELPFUL NUMBERS. Police, Fire, Ambulance ................ Land line, 911 Cell Phone, .................................340-772-9111 Divers Alert Network.....................919-684-2948 V.I. Territorial Emergency Management .....................................................340-773-2244 St. Croix Hospital. .........................340-778-6311 AA......................................................340-776-5283 Alanon...............................................340-473-1497

East End Panorama.

Always Remember To Drive Left!

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

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

Car rental agencies have a variety of vehicles available from sporty jeeps to roomy air-conditioned sedans, vans, and SUVs. The average price usually includes unlimited mileage but you fill the tank upon return! Both US and other driver’s licenses are recognized.

The driver and front seat passenger are required by law to use seat belts and cell phone talking or texting is not allowed.

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

Look for the signs. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near Ft. Christiansvaern, until 4:30 pm, and a public lot with fees on Strand and King Cross Street.

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

Let our Attractions & Tours pages (34 & 35) and our St. Croix Road Map (54 & 55) and town maps (56-58) help you plan your island tour!

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Rejsemål St. Croix Godt at Vide!

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 54. w w w.stcroix thisweek.com

Befolkningen. 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 er åbent hverdage og når krydstogtskibe ankommer.

Det ligger i Frederiksted på 1ste sal i en baggård på Strandgade nær kajen. 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.........................340-773-2244 St. Croix Hospital ..........................340-778-6311 AA...................................................340-776-5283 Alanon............................................340-473-1497

Valuta og Banker. First Bank (alle filialer) har åbent mandag-torsdag kl. 8:30-16, 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. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay og Peter’s Rest: Man.-Tors. 9 - 15, Fredag 9 - 15:30.

Skatter. Ingen moms her; der lægges dog 12.5% 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 og AT&T. Posttakster: Vi er en del af USAs postsystem, hvor taksterne for et brev er 49 cents og postkort 35 cents. International posttakst er $1.20 for brev og postkort.

Se by- og økortene for at finde postkontorerne.

Plante-og dyreliv på land og i hav.

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

Man må ikke hjembringe nogen af disse levende organismer.

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

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

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Island Accommodations

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

340-712-2100

Caravelle Hotel & Casino 340-773-0687 Caribbean Breeze Apartments 340-227-9853 & Vacation Homes Carrington’s Inn 340-713-0508 Chenay Bay Beach Resort

340-718-2918

Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 340-773-0210 Club St. Croix

340-718-9150

Colony Cove

340-718-1965

Company House Hotel

340-773-1377

Cottages By The Sea

340-772-0495

Cruzan Classic

340-332-2504

Cruzan Sands Villa

972-747-7575

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort

340-773-9700

Holger Danske

340-773-3600

Hotel on the Cay

340-773-2035

Inn on Strand Street

340-772-0500

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

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

340-772-1205

Sugar Beach St. Croix

340-718-5345

Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina 340-718-4455 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 Non-Smoking Pets Allowed Pool Restaurant Spa Tennis Watersports Wetbar / Microwave Whirlpool

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Choose The Buccaneer, which offers tennis, watersports, shopping, a spa, beaches, restaurants, and golf all on the same property or choose a personal vacation rental or boutique hotel like those below.

Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Rentals is a gated, historic property on Prince Street in Frederiksted, within walking distance to beaches, the pier, shopping, and dining. All new studios or 1 and 2 bedrooms with charming 1/2-acre garden, BBQ/kitchen, and pool.

Club Comanche, Hotel St. Croix is a small, quaint, landmark hotel within the Christiansted National Historic District.

Overflowing with West Indian charm, stay in the Main House with birds eye views of Government House and the Harbor or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse. Large pool and home to 40 Strand Eatery and the Rum & Wine Bar. 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!

At Hotel on the Cay, step into an atmosphere of casual elegance! Located on a private cay in Christiansted Harbor, the 53-room resort is ideal for couples, families and adventure seekers and features a restaurant, terraces overlooking the town, a quaint, pristine beach, pool, and water sports. Shops, sights, eateries, and entertainment are just minutes away.

Sugar Beach Condo Resort offers spacious, oceanfront condos, studios to 4-bdrm, with A/C, kitchens, over-sized baths, free WiFi, and private verandas!

Enjoy a fresh-water pool, sundeck, clubhouse, two lighted tennis courts, and use of kayaks and zayaks. Located a ½ mile from Christiansted, its a great base for exploring the rest of the island!

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3-4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath - Northside!

Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 9 pm 972-747-7575 www.CruzanSands.com • Relax@CruzanSands.com A Historic Caribbean Retreat on the Christiansted Boardwalk

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Hotel on the Cay.

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EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF FREDERIKSTED!

HISTORIC DANISH PARSONAGE • LUSH GATED COURTYARD

ALL NEW STUDIOS AND 1 & 2 BEDROOMS

Caribbean Breeze www.clubcomanche.com

Apartments & Vacation Homes

Prince Street, Frederiksted • 340-227-9853 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620

“Step into an atmosphere of casual elegance” Hotel on tHe Cay (855) 654-0301 reservations www.hotelonthecay.com

800-524-2049 340-718-5345 www.sugarbeachstcroix.com

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Island Transportation BOOK WITH A SENSE OF ADVENTURE!

TAXI INFORMATION ■ Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street

near Government House & in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.

■ These taxi rates to and from the Airport and

Towns were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the VI Legislature.

Look for only licensed taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate.

Rates must be posted. Since taxis aren’t metered, confirm the rate before getting in the taxi!

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

Keep left.

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■ 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.

OLYMPIC—ACE

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

Over 40 years in St. Croix

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

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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.

■ 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.

NATIVE SON Taxi & Tours

Clean, Courteous, Dependable and Informative Service Cell: 340-626-2767 Home: 340-718-7026

Restrictions may apply.

10% DISCOUNT

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

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

■ Exclusive Taxi Request— pays the rate

E-mail: nativesonstx@yahoo.com

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With more than 100 flights each day, find one that works for you. Easy connections in San Juan, too.

TAXI SERVICES Rudy’s Taxi & Tours:.... 340-773-6803, 514-4600 Native Son Taxi & Tours.... 349-718-7026, 626-2767 Epidel Taxi & Tours.......................340-643-0205 Antilles Taxi Service… 340-773-5020, 690-9585 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport:...340-778-1088

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)

FROM CHRISTIANSTED TO:

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

Taxi Service & Tours

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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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Ashley Furniture HomeStore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 Plaza Extra East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 Sweet Lime Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . D-4 The Spa at Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort . . D-1

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Rental Cars

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Real Estate 1. Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4, J-1

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

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

Wildlife Preserve Zone – Protects nesting female sea turtles using beaches in East End, Issac, Jack and Boiler Bays to lay eggs.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY “St. Croix, the Island With a Heart” AED Locations Go to stcroixaed.home.comast.net for all current locations; updated constantly. Of interest to our visitors: Cruise Ship Pier, Carambola Golf Course, St. George Village Botanical Gardens & Whim Museum; Cost U Less & Plaza East, hotels, condos, police stations.

Download Crowdsav App to your smartphone & press the “Locate AED” button for location & directions to the nearest one.

Know where one is closest to where you live, work, pray, play, and shop before you need it!

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

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

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THIS NATIONAL PARK COMMEMORATES OUR DANISH HERITAGE (1733-1917).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christiansted was the first town in the Lesser Antilles to be built on the grid system and to have a building code.

Its distinctive colonial architecture reflects the town’s status as capital of the Danish West Indies (1755-1871); the great wealth generated by the export of cane sugar, molasses, and rum; and the influence of government building inspectors.

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

After severe damage during a labor insurrection in 1878, the town was rebuilt in63 Victorian style. Victoria House 5, on Strand Street, and Apothecary Hall 6, on King Cross Street between King and Queen Streets, preserve the Frederksted architecture of that time. Both received storm damage in September.

The Visitor’s Bureau 7, is located upstairs on Strand Street above the Frederiksted Mall and next door to the historic light blue building housing the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 8.

Frederiksted is home to a number of historic churches, including St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 9, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 10, Friedensberg Moravian Church 11, and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church 12.

The newly restored Old Danish School 13, on Hospital Street and Market Street, is a handsome building. At Strand and Queen Cross Streets is the Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library 14, built in 1803. The Market Place 15, is still in use today, as it was in 1751 at the founding of Frederiksted.

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Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes, Pg 51 Cottages By the Sea Inn on Strand Street Mt. Victory Camp, Pg 8 Sand Castle on the Beach

5. N2theBlue Scuba Diving, Pg 42 6. Paul & Jill’s Trail Ride Tours, Pg 8 7. West End Water Sports, Pg 45

Treat Yourself

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Other Interests

1. Albert Edwards Fish Market 2. American Legion Hall Restaurants 3. Emile Henderson, Sr. Fire Station 1. Beach Side Café, Pg 27 4. Ft. Frederik Beach Bathhouse 2. Cibone, Pg 28 5. Frederiksted Community Boating & Sailing Assoc.

3. Tap Deck Bar & Billiards, Pg 27 4. Two Fat Chicks Tropical Bre Pub, Pg 28 6. Frederiksted Health Care 7. Hams Bluff Lighthouse (north of Frederiksted) Shopping 8. Legislature of the Virgin Islands 1. Caribbean Museum Center 9. Our Town Frederiksted for the Arts, Pg 37 2. Franklin’s on the Waterfront, Pg 23 10. Paul E. Joseph Stadium 11. Police Bike Patrol Unit 3. Susan Mango, Pg 23 12. Post Office Sports 13. Public Library 1. Adventures In Diving, Pg 43 2. Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism, Pg 8 14. Public Restrooms 15. Rotary Club of St. Croix West 3. Cruzan Cowgirls, Pg 9 70 4. Lyric Sails, Pg 42 16. St. Croix Country Club 1. Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Pg 63

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WITH A SHOW OF STRENGTH, COURAGE, GRIT, AND RESILENCE Trees and flowers are coming back. Birds, lizards, and deer are back. Flowers are in bloom. The sun is out (most days). Christmas winds are on their way. Our power and comfort zones will return! Let us be inspired and show our gratitude for all the inside and outside help and support we have received after the September Storms (who shall remain nameless) allowing for a morale booster and a recovery that you could actually see and feel. Gratitude turns what we have into enough (for the moment). Forecast: A new Opportunity.

We will survive the unthinkable and shine through. Life is too short to not get back into the running asap! Here’s to our beautiful island.

Rough around the edges? Maybe, but we haven’t lost our charm, our beautiful views, our history, and our culture as seen below.

Left to Right: Carnival Cruise Ship hosting FEMA, Linemen, and other Relief Workers, Lord God of Sabaoth Lutheran Church, Christiansted, Flowers at Estate Whim, Ground Orchid on a Mahogany Tree, Linemen on Centerline Road, the Customs House, Centuries-old jug at Estate Whim, Clock Tower, Frederiksted, a recent sunrise.

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Treat Yourself DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW YOU!

INK LOVERS UNITE-- Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio can help you wear your thoughts!

The Buccaneer Hideaway Spa & Salon – 340-712-2149 Reduce stress and promote wellness with relaxing, rejuvenating and therapeutic treatments and services! Our seawater and marine products address the needs of every skin type.

Choose from Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology Massage and/or specialized Scrubs and Wraps. Spa Packages might include a gel manicure, hair shimmers, waxing, manicure and pedicure! For make-up, we carry Jane Iredale, for skin care, Phytomer, for hair, Surface, and for nails—Opi! Winter Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 7pm, Sat, 10am – 6pm, Sun, 12 – 6pm. Summer Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm, Sat, 10am – 5pm, Sun, 12 – 4pm. www.thebuccaneer.com/spa

The Fred’s Spa — 340-777-FRED (3733) Experience the hip vibe of St. Croix’s newest beachfront, boutique resort & spa.

YOU can get a makeover even while our hotel is still undergoing its own! Select from massages, energy work, wraps & masques to relax and unwind or let our master aesthetician, Felix Koziarski, diagnose your skin and advise you on the best treatments. We’re proud to offer the very best Zenz Therapy & Dermalogica products. Open Mon – Fri, 10 am – 4 pm; Sat & Sun, by appointment. Book Online at RelaxWithFred.com or give us a call. Men’s & Women’s Euro-Cuts & Styles by John Eland available Fri, 9am–4pm.

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Pampered VI — 340-773-7728 Tucked away in downtown Christiansted (King Street at the Kalmia Center), we’re a boutique spa offering exceptional, personal services. We aim to create an unforgettable client experience—let us show you what sets us apart! Luscious lashes, flawless skin, relaxing massage? We have you covered. Arrive early to enjoy our facility; beautiful showers and an infrared sauna available. The Center includes The Courtyard for healthy, locallysourced juices, smoothies, and more! Have your next party with us! Group packages available, or let us come to you with mobile services! Book Online and see a full list of our services! Pamper Yourself! www.pamperedvi. com, Facebook.

Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio & Gallery – 340-220-1206 Voted best tattoo/body piercing by VI Daily News Readers Poll, Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio and Gallery offers custom tattoo designs by Mama Jenni. A tattooist for 10 years, Jenni combines her innate creativity with the skills of her previous career, a Registered Nurse! Because tattoos require special care, its best to schedule your tattoo towards the end of your stay. Walk-in availability is limited, so it’s best to plan ahead, if you can. Check out Jenni’s portfolio, and book your consultation online now! www.tattoostcroix.com, Facebook.

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ST. CROIX Sky Watch

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Our clear skies are perfect for star gazing!

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Constellation names are in upper case. Star and planet names in lower case.

The sun, moon, planets and stars all rise in the east and set in the west.

In the northern hemisphere Winter begins on December 21st

December 2017 Moon Phases:

January 2018 Moon Phases:

First Quarter.....................26 December Full Moon...........................3 December Last Quarter.....................10 December New Moon.......................18 December

First Quarter...................... 24 January Full Moon...................... 1, 31 January Last Quarter........................ 8 January New Moon........................ 16 January

December Sunrise: 6:46 am December Sunset: 5:47 pm

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Meteor Shower, perhaps the best of all meteor showers, reaches its maximum and may produce up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour.

About fifty miles above the Earth, walnut size pieces of dust and ice are passing through the air so quickly that they burn up and you see a flash of light, a shooting star or meteor. The flash happens so quickly that if you say to a friend “look over there”, by the time they look the flash will be gone. On any clear night you can see several shooting stars or meteors per hour. At the time of a meteor shower you can see many, many more. The best time to look for meteor is between midnight and dawn.

Every year at this time people ask astronomers if they know what was the star of stars, the star which lead the Wise Men to Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus? Long ago people thought of everything that they saw in the night sky as a “star”. Thus, the planets, the “fixed” stars, meteors, comets, etc. all were “stars”. So what might have been “The Star”? Meteors or shooting stars happen so quickly that if you see one, by the time you tell your friends to look, the flash will be gone.

Certainly a meteor did not send the Wise Men to Bethlehem. Comets were well known, but were considered omens of bad tidings and thus a comet would not send the Wise Men in

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The night of November 17th to 18th is the maximum of the Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids produce up to 15 meteors per hour.

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search of a great king. The fixed stars do not change from year to year, so they would not account for the search. For time to time a star may “explode” as a nova or supernova, and for a short time may even become visible in the daytime. But, our records show no “guest star” at the time of Christ’s birth.

The Wise Men followed the motions of the planets as these “wandering stars” moved against the background of fixed stars, for they believed that the motions of these wandering stars could foretell the future. With their knowledge of the motions of the heavens they could calculate that Jupiter and Saturn would pass each other three times and then be joined

by Mars. But, what of Herod and his advisors, why did they not see this “star”? Most of the event would not be visible because it would happen during the day. But, the Wise Men knew that it was happening. They knew that this event would take place in Pisces, the Fish, a star group which for them was symbolic of the Hebrews. Thus some great event would take place in the land of the Hebrews and the Wise Men were off on their search. Was this meeting of the planets really “The Star”? Astronomers do not know; the final decision is yours.

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