June on St. John: Welcoming the Sea Turtle Nesting Season

June on St. John: Welcoming the Sea Turtle Nesting Season Protecting Paradise, One Hatchling at a Time As June arrives on St. John, a quiet and magical transformation begins to unfold along the island’s beaches—sea turtle nesting season. From now through the late summer...

Understanding the Shake: Earthquake Activity in the USVI

  On April 16, the Virgin Islands experienced a mild wake-up call—a 5.4 magnitude earthquake just north of the region. While tremors were felt across the USVI and neighboring islands, no damage was reported and life on St. John quickly returned to its usual pace...

Honoring Earth Month: Celebrating the Work of Friends of Virgin Islands National Park

Honoring Earth Month: Celebrating the Work of Friends of Virgin Islands National Park At Islandia | Christie’s International Real Estate, we believe that living and working on St. John is not just a privilege but also a responsibility. In recognition of Earth Month and Earth...

Lighting Up St. John: Supporting the St. John Cancer Fund

  At Islandia | Christie’s International Real Estate, we are committed not only to celebrating the beauty of St. John but also to supporting the people who make this island special. That’s why we are proud to participate once again in Light Up the Night—a...

Why Vacation in St. John When You Can Call It Home?

Two breathtaking beaches, Trunk Bay and Honeymoon Beach, have recently been named among the best in the Caribbean by the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. Trunk Bay Beach secured the fourth spot, while Honeymoon Beach came in seventh. This recognition highlights...

St. John Leatherback Turtle Nest Hatches!

First Leatherback turtle nest since 2016 St. John's Sea Turtle nesting season began early this year with a Leatherback turtle nest. There was quite the excitement as we have not had a Leatherback nest on St. John since 2016 and the species is currently endangered. In fact,...

Turtle Nesting Season Off to an Early Start!

EXCITING NEWS: Turtle nesting season has started early! As a volunteer with the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park turtle program, it is so exciting when turtle nesting season begins. Not only did we have an early nest discovered this month, but even more exciting...

Top Three Beaches for Snorkeling on St. John

Best of the best: Snorkeling on St. John Whether you pack your own gear or rent some while you're here, jumping in the water with your mask and fins is absolutely necessary while visiting and snorkeling on St. John. Our waters have some of the most beautiful ecosystems, and...

Market Update: March Madness!

A look at the current St. John real estate market The market continues to remain strong in the first quarter of 2022 with many homes selling at record speed. With such an active market, it's time for a quick market update! We currently have: (60) Homes for Sale ...

Property Tax Amnesty 2022 USVI

Now is the time to pay your property tax (and last year's too)! It's true that we all despise tax season, but this year's season just got a little better if you are overdue on your property tax. Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. announced Tuesday that he has...