Financing for Grande Bay Condos

    I was informed by an official at First Bank Virgin Islands this week that they are now offering financing for condominium units at Grande Bay.  The Grande Bay condos were built in 2010 and are located just across the road from the beach at Cruz Bay .  This...

Beach-to-Beach Power Swim!

  It is that time of year again!  Friends of VI National Park's Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, their 10th Annual will be held this Sunday.  There are three courses, swim to Cinnamon Bay, swim to Trunk Bay, or go all the way to Hawksnest Bay.  It is a day to have...

Dr Cool Expands

  Dr Cool has long been know for its air conditioning business on St John.  They are now expanding into the high end appliance business with warranty service by factory trained technicians. They also have a new location on St John at the Palm Plaza shopping center just west...

Baked in the Sun a St. John Favorite Restaurant

  Baked in the Sun is one of my favorite restaurants on the island of St. John.  It is my go to place for a cup of coffee,  lunch, treats and a warm greeting from KO and staff.  My pick for lunch is the veggie burger on a salad, fantastic, they're homemade, as...

Life On A Rock – Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney has been a BIG supporter of Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in the past and he has stepped up to the plate once again! Kenny is donating a portion of the sales for his new album, "Life on a Rock" to the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park.  "For...

Merchants Commercial Bank

I am really surprised at how many people who live on St John  or own a home here do not know that there is a third bank on our island  -  one dedicated to a pleasant customer experience.  Merchants Commercial Bank was formed in 2006 and has had a branch office on...

Sloop Jones!

Visiting Sloop's studio is always a delight to your senses, the wearable and decorative art is a big part of the St. Jonian experience.  The drive to the studio's location on the East End is filled with spectacular vistas and the scent of sage in the air.  Sloop has now...

Vie’s Snack Shack & Hansen Bay Campground

I just spent a wonderful Sunday celebrating Gail's birthday with friends at Vie's Hansen Bay Campground.  Stories were told as we lounged under one of the oldest and largest Tamarind Trees on the island.  Vie has been operating her businesses in East End Hansen Bay...

Sir Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen Visit St. John

Guests of record producer David Geffen sailed into beautiful Hansen Bay in his luxury yacht, Rising Sun,  yesterday!  An earlier spotting was at Honeymoon Beach HGH.  They must know St. John  is one of the best islands to be on.  For your piece of the rock contact...

Humpback Whales are Visting the VI Too!

The Virgin Islands Daily News reported a spotting of three playful Humpback Whales.  This is the time of year when these magnificent creatures weighing in at about 79,000 lbs with a body length ranging from 39 to 52 ft. can be seen cavorting in our waters.  The whales migrate...