If you’re thinking of planning a girlfriends getaway, you should definitely consider the US Virgin Islands as your destination. Not only is it easy to get to, but US citizens don’t need a passport, which means none of your friends can make excuses about not being able to go. Tell them to pack their bag… Read More
We’ve all had that moment at one time or another where we’ve told our friends, “We need to get away for a weekend.” Then life gets in the way of the best ideas somehow fall to the wayside while we pay our bills, go to work, and live basically for each and every weekend. But… Read More
Many Eastern Caribbean cruises stop in St. Thomas at one of the two cruise ports, either Crown Bay or Havensight. If you’re lucky enough to dock at Havensight and have no plans, you should at least get off the ship and do a little duty free shopping. Whether you’re looking for name brand items or… Read More
While docked in St. Thomas recently on the Norwegian Getaway, I noticed an enormous number of sailboats all around the area. Our ship was docked at Havensight, which sits off Long Bay. The other dock in St. Thomas is Crown Bay, which you can see in the second picture above. Usually the much larger ships… Read More
No need to tell me I’m not like other people as believe me, I know that already. But seriously, while most people are busy snapping photos of their family, monuments, and landmarks, I’m usually off wandering about snapping pictures of random items like cars, dogs or cats, and even flowers. I can’t help myself! If… Read More
Before we leave the US Virgin Islands and head to our next destination, I wanted to include some pictures of the flora and fauna during my trip. Don’t forget that you can click on each picture in my blog to see a larger image. Enjoy! Rooster running in the streets of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas… Read More
The Development Director of the Friends of VI National Park sent out an email last week regarding the Reef Bay Trail. This is newly updated information on how to gain access to Reef Bay Trail if you are looking to hike with the National Park Service. If you are planning a hike on your own,… Read More
Maybe you’re visiting Christiansted for the week and can explore Christiansted at your leisure. Perhaps you’re only in the port of Frederiksted for day while on a cruise. If it’s the latter, take the 30-minute ride over to Christiansted and take in the views, some great food, and of course, some great shopping. If you’re… Read More
On my last day in St. Croix, I knew I had to get in a little shopping before heading home. With only a few hours before my flight, I had the opportunity to check out a few stores in Christiansted. One of these stores was the Mitchell Larsen Studio on Company Street. As you enter… Read More
Believe me on this one — I’m not making it up. This is one of the famous beer drinking pigs of Mt. Pellier Domino Club on St. Croix, USVI. Just when you think you have seen absolutely everything in this world, the beer drinking pigs come along. After my lunch at Café Christine, my driver,… Read More