st croix lifestyle: The Seasons of St Croix - 04/20/11 02:43 PM
As I was enjoying my morning walk today, I was thinking about how often I hear people say that they would miss the four seasons if they lived here. Well, what I have discovered is that we have four seasons here, too! When I lived in the states, I thought, like many of you, that the Caribbean had two seasons - Hot and Hotter. Not true! While we do enjoy WONDERFUL weather her nearly 365 days a year - there are actually four seasons. The differences are subtle, and that's what makes it fun and interesting. The first year here - … (1 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Sites & April Schedule for Traveling to St Croix, US VI - 03/24/11 12:46 PM
If you are planning a vacation to St Croix, and want to schedule around a local festival or event, here are a few sites which will be helpful.StCroixExplorer.com - the site offers maps, a monthly calendar of events, and good information with links on activitiesStCroixCalendar.com - lists events by day but without links to learn moreSt CroixLime.com - excellent blog with video on life and activities on and around St Croix (plenty of ads too)GoToStCroix.com - where to go, stay, and do - but not as up to date as the Lime - still showing FebruaryWhen you do visit St Croix, be sure … (0 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: St Croix March Music Series - 03/20/11 10:01 PM
The 5th Annual March Music Series is in progress on St Croix and the other US Virgin Islands. "This year's theme - The Sound of Music - celebrates the diverse musical heritage of the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean region and the Americas," said Myron Jackson, executive director of the V.I. Cultural Heritage Institute.The concerts draw on many genres and musical forms, including African drumming, quelbe, cariso, jazz, Latin, calypso, soca, zouk, reggae, gospel, spirituals, chanting, steel orchestra, marching and symphonic bands. The series coincides with VI History Month and Music in our Schools Month, and is hosted by the Heritage Institute, VI … (1 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Fair Day in St Croix - 02/21/11 12:46 PM
Earlier I wrote a post about our Ag Fair, which was held over this holiday weekend. We went yesterday, and had a great ime. Lots of food, many things to buy, plants, plants, plants galore to purchase, and livestock to admire! Our version of a "county fair!" Hope you can join us next year and enjoy this fun event that brings visitors from many other islands too. It's a true Caribbean festival.
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st croix lifestyle: St Croix Crime Stoppers Finishes Successful 2nd Year of Service - 02/19/11 02:03 PM
No one wants to discuss crime in their community, yet buyers here in the Virgin Islands almost always want a "safe" neigborhood. Our Crime Stoppers USVI is doing a great job bringing the community together to keep us all safe.
During Crime Stoppers' two-year run, anonymous tipsters submitted 931 tips, which helped law enforcement make 101 arrests, reported Judi Fricks, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees for Crime Stoppers USVI. According to their records, Crime Stoppers anonymous tips- Led to 268 charges in the last two years.- Helped recover $84,427 worth of stolen property.- Helped recover $102,950 worth of drugs.- Helped recover … (0 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Vacation Rentals on St Croix - Some Hints for your Planning - 02/19/11 01:31 PM
Renting a home for your vacation, anywhere in the world, is becoming a popular option for travelers who want a more intimate atmosphere than most hotels provide. But protect yourself and check out the comapny representing the homeowners whose property you will use. Here are some considerations.
1. Review the terms and conditions of the rental agreement carefully. If there is any doubt in your mind, check with the state and/or local municipality to confirm whether the manager or owner has a business license. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are complaints. Go to the online forums … (0 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: St Croix - 40th Annual Ag Fair Celebrated Feb 19-21 - 02/19/11 12:55 PM
Agrifest 2011 on St Croix will be celebrated this weekend, Saturday through Monday, the island's annual tribute to local agriculture, culture, and food. This year's theme is "Agrifest 2011: 40 Years and Still Growing Strong."Vendors will display wares of produce, Crucian food and drinks, arts & crafts, and there will be extensive exhibits of farm animals and agriculture concerns throughout the 30-acre fairgrounds at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Ag Complex. On 3 stages, local musicians will perform. Tomorrow will be the Agrifest Junior Calypson competition, one of the many activities planned for children.In addition to exhibits and produce on sale from local farmers, farmers … (0 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Side Trip from St Croix to San Juan, PR - 02/10/11 10:02 PM
I just returned to St Croix from a week in Puerto Rico. Even though I have lived close by for nearly 6 years, this was the first time I'd visited Puerto Rico - and I was pleasantly surprised.I'm not sure what I expected, but what I found was a cosmopolitan city full of very friendly people, great restaurants with fabulous service and wonderful food, amazing beaches, and tons of things to see and do. Did I mention the shopping? There's not much of that here in St Croix, but in San Juan I got a year's worth done in a week, and found some great bargains.
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st croix lifestyle: Trade your Cold Winter Blues for St Croix Blues - 02/04/11 09:21 PM
Come to St Croix and leave your winter blues up north.
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st croix lifestyle: Be Happy in St Croix - 01/27/11 01:36 PM
If you live on the east coast of the US you are probably pretty sick of the cold and gray about now. Recent studies have shown that where you live has the biggest impact on your happiness of any variable, even health. So come to St Croix and get Happy!You can find condos on the market starting around $50,000, homes in safe areas for $200,000. If your budget is higher, we can help you find something really nice. We have good lenders here to help you finance the purchase.What are you waiting for? Trade in your snow boots for some flip flops and come to … (1 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: New Beginnings from St Croix - 01/02/11 12:25 PM
Happy New Year from paradise, everyone! I was among the first people in the United States to watch the sun rise this morning, when I attended a wedding at Point Udall, the easternmost part of the United States. I was late and missed the ceremony (not used to setting an alarm - and partying was going on till nearly daylight at a neighbor's home, so I didn't even hear the alarm) - but made it with time to see the sun rise and congratulate my friends on their nuptials.This is a time of new beginnings, even for those of us who didn't tie … (1 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Yes, You Can Purchase a Home on St Croix Without Being Here - 12/23/10 01:09 PM
I recently received this nice note from buyers I helped purchased real estate on ST Croix:"I wanted to let you know how happy we are with our condo purchase in St Croix. "At first we were a little nervous about buying a condo so far away but the closing process was much easier than we thought. After transferring the funds, we only had to sign a few papers and the condo was ours! " Even though we decided to come for the closing, it was nice to know we didn't have to be there if we couldn't make it. Everyone you recommended during the … (3 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: New DVD of St Croix Historic Buildings Now Available - 12/21/10 02:54 PM
St. Croix's Christiansted and Frederiksted have rarely looked better than they do in a DVD produced by Crucian Heritage and Nature Tours (CHANT), which recently premiered at the Caribbean Museum Art Center.CHANT began a program to train guides for walking heritage tours more than two years ago, and the video project was something that was always planned to accompany it. As the tour guides went through training sessions led by local historian Wayne James, so did filmmaker Cathy Mae Sitaram of Sitaram Film Group.The video, "The Heritage and Architecture of St. Croix: A CHANT Walking Tour," opens with James in Christiansted's … (2 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Is Living on St Croix in your Future? Our Seminar may Answer the Question for You - 11/26/10 04:51 PM
Considering a vacation home or a full time move to our island paradise? Wondering whether such a move is right for you? Get all the answers and more while spending a week in paradise at the Sea View Play Villa. We are offering a full week's accommodations at the luxurious Sea View Play Villa, including the seminar, "Is Life on St Croix the Life for Me?", customized counseling and private property tours; visits to grocery, big box stores, lifestyle events and all the island has to offer.Guests and seminar participants will be limited to the first 6 couples or pairs who … (0 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: St Croix is Always Beautiful - 11/17/10 08:29 PM
The weather in St Croix has been unusually bad for the past couple of weeks. We've had lots of rain and flooding, but even the bad weather here is beautiful...This is such a lovely place. The occasional "rainy week" has its own charm, making for good sleeping and napping, and gorgeous skies.Today the sun is shining and we're starting to finally dry out! Though I'm glad for the return to pretty weather, all that rain makes one more appreciative of the stunning days that we have so often. Enjoy these striking photos of our recent storms and their clearing.
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st croix lifestyle: We Don't Miss Daylight Savings Time on St Croix, US VI - 11/08/10 06:51 PM
Those of you in the states have set your clocks back - and pulled up your covers up, too, I imagine.
Those of us here in the USVI don't have to worry with that, and our weather is just as wonderful as ever. See...the sun is so bright that our cat must cover her eyes to take a nap!
Some details about our weather (so you can compare with yours):
The average temperature in St. Croix is 26.8 °C (80 °F). The average temperature range is 3 °C. The highest monthly average high temperature is 32 °C (90 °F) in … (2 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Thinking of getting married in the USVI? - 11/07/10 07:09 PM
Here's some great info for any of you who might be thinking of coming here to tie the knot. We, at Buyer Agent St Croix, can help you find accommodations for your wedding party and guests. (This info was taken from USVIservices.com - thanks Stuart Scott for the info and photo.)
1. Are there residency requirements or waiting periods in order to get married there? No. We are part of the US so getting married here is a snap. Just make sure to mail in your application about 10-30 days before you get here. There is an 8 day processing period for the courthouse … (0 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: St Croix - East End - Beauty with Lifestyle and Real Estate Choices - 10/04/10 09:58 PM
East End of St Croix
St Croix's "East End" consists of two quarters, East End "A" and East End "B". The East End is a predominantly residential area that offers exceptional views of Buck Island National Park. From many homes in the east, you can gaze upon one of the top 10 beaches in the world, watch the sail boats go by, see the waves breaking on the reef, and immerse yourself in the various shades of blue in the Caribbean Sea. This area of the island is the driest and the vegetation consists of lots of scrubby bushes, cactus, century plants and … (2 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: Earl Blows Through St Croix - 08/31/10 06:30 PM
the aftermath of Earl.....Earl blew in during the wee hours Sunday night and raged all day Monday. I experienced his fury as Chuck and I attempted to rescue his little 16' boat at 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning, which had come untied at the dock and was banging into the pilings. Wave after wave crashed on us as we tried to maneuver the boat out of harm's way onto the awaiting boat trailer. Then, as if by divine intervention, the wind and rain stopped and there was a bit of a lull in the wave action, and we were able to … (1 comments)
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st croix lifestyle: St Croix VI - Island Hopping to the other Virgin Islands - 08/23/10 01:07 PM
If you visit St Croix and want to travel to our neighboring islands, here are some options.
By Air
Seaborne Airlines offers daily flights between St. Croix, St. Thomas, San Juan and Vieques islands. The seaplane offers frequent flights between the harbors of downtown St. Croix and St. Thomas, and passengers enjoy the convenience of "downtown to downtown" service and a spectacular flying experience. You take off and land on water, flying low so you can enjoy the magnificent scenery. You can purchase "smart packs" and get great discounts by buying 5 round trip or 10 one way tickets.
The airshuttle offers more daily … (1 comments)
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