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Category Archives: Caribbean

12/22/201107/10/2015

La Tapa Restaurant | St. John, USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Dining, US Virgin Islands

My first night in St. John and my dinner plans for the evening had me going to La Tapa. Located in Cruz Bay, executive chef and owner Alexandra Ewald serves what she calls “contemporary meditarranean with its own personal interpretation.” Open seven nights a week from December through April; off season the restaurant is closed… Read More

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12/20/201101/12/2016

My Arrival to The Westin Resort St. John, USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, Hotels/Resorts, US Virgin Islands

The Westin Resort St. John, USVI On Saturday, December 17, 2011, I arrived at the Westin Resort St. John after my great driver, Kenneth Louis, picked us up from the Cruz Bay ferry terminal. From the ferry terminal to Westin Resort St. John was all of a 5-minute ride by taxi. Upon arrival to the… Read More

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12/20/201112/17/2015

Taking the Ferry from St. Thomas to St. John USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, US Virgin Islands
ferry to St. John

Taking the Ferry to St. John My last morning at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas was quickly coming to a close and as I readied for my trip to St. John, I was glad that the weather was cooperating. Once I am back at home I will have a more detailed review of the Ritz-Carlton… Read More

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12/19/201107/10/2015

Dinner at Amalia Café | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Dining, US Virgin Islands

During my visit to St. Thomas, I was able to venture into Charlotte Amalie during the “Miracle on Main Street” event on Friday, December 16, 2011. After watching the boats in the lighted boat parade and listening to music, we headed for Amalia Café for dinner. The sign may say “Meson Amalia,” but the restaurant… Read More

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12/19/201107/10/2015

Miracle on Main Street | Christmas Festivities in St. Thomas, USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, US Virgin Islands

Who doesn’t love the holiday season with decorations, lights, and festivities galore? If you enjoy experiencing different cultures, why not consider a trip during the holidays? I was in St. Thomas on Friday, December 16, 2011 for what is known as “Miracle on Main Street.” From the visitusvi.com website: “Downtown Charlotte Amalie comes alive at… Read More

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12/18/201107/10/2015

Phones, Email, and Texting in the US Virgin Islands

by Marian Krueger, in category Travel Tips, US Virgin Islands

Here’s a quick post and my two cents about phones, email, and texting in the US Virgin Islands for those of you who are like me and can’t leave home without a smartphone. With my trusted iPhone in hand, I ventured down to the US Virgin Islands anticipating a hefty international cell phone bill. Luckily,… Read More

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12/18/201107/10/2015

Scenic St. Thomas Island Tour | St. Thomas USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, US Virgin Islands

After my Danish walking tour in Charlotte Amalie, I returned to the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas, grabbed a quick lunch at Sails, and got ready for my Scenic St. Thomas Island Tour. We were to meet our driver, Campbell Rey, at 2:15 pm to depart for the tour. Before the tour, I took a few… Read More

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12/18/201107/10/2015

Historical Walking Tour in St. Thomas | Charlotte Amalie

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, US Virgin Islands

After a quick breakfast in my room thanks to the great room service available at the Ritz-Carlton, I walked to the lobby to meet our driver, Campbell Rey, for my ride into town for my historical walking tour. Although I’ve walked the downtown area on my own on prior trips, I had never had an… Read More

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12/18/201107/10/2015

Dinner at the Old Stone Farmhouse in St. Thomas USVI

by Marian Krueger, in category Dining, US Virgin Islands

My first day in St. Thomas was quickly coming to a close and with much planned for the remainder of my stay, I eagerly anticipated all that there was to do. The USVI Board of Tourism had prepared a thorough schedule of activities for me to enjoy and experience all that St. Thomas has to… Read More

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12/16/201107/10/2015

My First Afternoon in St. Thomas | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

by Marian Krueger, in category Hotels/Resorts, US Virgin Islands

After our drive from the airport in our safari cab, we arrived at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton hotel. With 180 rooms and suites and only what appears to be a stone’s throw away from St. John, The Ritz-Carlton hotel is truly a piece of paradise on St. Thomas. Situated on a 30-acre secluded estate along Great… Read More

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