‘Crazy Smart: When A Rocker Designs A Mars Lander’

When I am not running late for work at my office, Islandia Real Estate, in Cruz Bay, I will take the North Shore drive in from Ajax Peak.  This was another one of those perfect mornings, a gorgeous drive meandering through lush tropical foliage, viewing panoramic vistas of...

St. John’s Mimi Roller an Olympian!

St. John's waters are custom made for wind power.  One of my missions since moving here has been to ask others how they landed on this beautiful island,  9 times out of 10 the replies have been, "sailed here and didn't want to leave!" Sailing is a big deal on the island...

St. John – There’s An App For That!

What to do on St. John is now at your fingertips with  the "My Virgin Islands" app for your iPhone.  Just $1.99 will get you information on restaurants, beaches, hotels and lots of fun things to do on St. John.  See it at: http://www.myvirginislands.vi/   Merry ...

Big News – U.S. News & WORLD REPORT

U.S. News & World Report named the U. S. Virgin Islands as the #1 spot in the World to go for the "Best Spring Vacation" ~ Amsterdam came in at #2, with Paris coming in at #4.  "And we're not talking about rowdy Spring Break destinations, but rather fun locations with...

Benefit at Skinny Legs

Another great benefit at Skinny Legs this Sunday, May 13th.  It is the site of  'party with a purpose', the horseshoe pit will be full of great food, great people and a horseshoe tournament starting a 2pm.  Amazing St. Johnians always looking out for their fellow St....

St. John Brewers’ TV Commercial

St. John's party boat, Angel's Rest, teamed up with St. John Brewers in filming this TV commercial on St. John.  Click on the link below to see how two friends on vacation came up with a way to move to the islands. httpv://youtu.be/-9Z_Ttf0JUw This will play on ESPN,...

9th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim

On Sunday May 27, 2012, Friends of VI National Park will host its ninth annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim.  The race consists of three courses:  a short course from Maho to Cinnamon, about 1 mile; an intermediate course from Maho to Trunk Bay, about 2-1/4 miles; and a...

Blues Festival at Shipwreck Landing!

Billed as  "There Ain't No Blues Fest Blues Fest",  is being held at Shipwreck Landing this Saturday, April 7th from 10am to 2pm. Organised by musician, Matt Mikrut, who is filling the void left behind when  St. John's beloved Blues Fest ended. Shipwreck and Tall Ship...

Capturing the Virgin Islands in a Bottle!

Thank you Frank Barnako of  "News of St. John"  for giving us the latest updates on our special island.  I just read his internet blog regarding Air Wick's collaboration with the National Park Foundation, and I can't stop smiling! The Air Wick Ad states,  "Be transported...

St. Patrick’s Day on St. John

  Short but very sweet, that's our St. John VI annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.  Quiet Mon Pub's annual parade is billed as one of the shortest parades in the world.  Good idea, that gives you more time to enjoy corned beef and cabbage and all the festivities the ...