Annaberg – a beautiful place to hike!

  I had a great day on the hiking trail yesterday at Annaberg. I went out to Annaberg, along the beach, out to Brown Bay and back. Along the way, I saw some baby goats, deer and stunning views from the ruins on Windy Hill. You can also take the Johnny Horn trail instead...

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 ...

Virgin Grand Estates Price Reduction

      "Casa de Sonadores" at Virgin Grande Estates has just been reduced by $260,000 from $3.25M to $2.99M.   Just inside the entrance to VGE,  Sonadores has personality plus with magnificent woodwork and great views to St. Thomas. “Casa de Sonadores” ...

Great Beach Day!!

Ever have one of those days where all you keep doing is looking out the window of your office? It's a perfect beach day here today on St. John and I can't stop looking out my window! If you are here on island, I hope you are at the beach and if you are not, I hope you are planning...

STRESS RELIEF

  The economy and the real estate market appear to be on the upswing!  Today's news reports  "The resilience of the largest U.S. financial firms when tested against a recession more severe than the last one shows regulators have succeeded in pushing banks to build fortress-like...

ARGUABLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEW ON ST JOHN

     Want to wake up to this view every morning?  Check out this large lot in Estate Carolina with beautiful views over Coral Bay to the British Virgins, including Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Norman & Peter Islands. Easy access with down hill build and improved...

Nice parcel for sale in Chocolate Hole

Seller will consider financing on this .56 acre parcel currently listed for $275,000 located in Chocolate Hole North with nice water views to the south towards St. Croix. A viewing window has been cut so if you are on island please drive by to inspect the view. I'm glad...

Fun On St. John

My son and soon to be daughter-in-law were visiting this past week on the island.  When locals have visitors we revisit why it is so great to be on the island!  At Francis Bay we swam with the Atlantic Manta Ray (pictured above), a rare site, with a wing span of 5 to...

Christmas & New Year’s at the Westin

It's a great idea to secure your holiday weeks at the Westin forever! New on the market is a 2 bedroom unit #3419 (Sunday turnover) for weeks 51 & 52 that usually fall on Christmas & New Year's. The dates for this year are December 16-23 & 23-30. Get away from...

2009 VI Property Tax Discount

  The Virgin Islands Government is offer ing a 5% dicount on 2009 property taxes if paid by March 15th.  Pay by end of March to get a 2.5% discount.  After that the full amount is due.  Penalties anad interest start after May 30, 2012. If you want to be sure and...