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
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
Let’s say you’ve planned your vacation for ages down to the smallest of details and you arrive at your final destination full of anticipation and excitement. Now let’s say that you weren’t informed or prepared to understand about one thing that could make your vacation a little less than enjoyable. What could that be? It’s… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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