As Memorial Day weekend approaches on St. John, swimmers from all over the United States and beyond arrive in anticipation for the 22nd Annual Joe Kessler’s Beach to Beach Power Swim. This isn’t just any swim; it’s a world-renowned open water event, ranked among the “Top 25” globally, and it’s happening right here in the Virgin Islands National Park.
This year, a staggering 371 swimmers, with ages spanning from 7 to 82, will test their skills on the North Shore course, starting at Maho Bay Beach, and finishing at either Cinnamon, Trunk, or Hawksnest Beach.
It is well known that we are home to some of the best beaches in the whole world, and we like to take some time to highlight the different beaches that make St. John so special. Take a moment out of your day and imagine you are back on St. John (for those who have been) and if you haven’t had the chance to visit our beautiful island let this article transport you for a brief moment to Hawksnest Beach!
Jared Warren, a St. John business owner and resident for over 20 years wears many hats here on island. Under one hat resides a family man, married with a child and holding a respectable job with a stable income. He owns a property management company with over twenty employees and makes sure he keeps his Saturdays free for his family. Under the other hat resides a rock and roll man who has blessed the musical stages of St. John for years. As a staple within the St. John music community, he has been a collaborator with many local bands and can often be seen accompanying countless traveling stateside acts.
Warren is now putting on another hat, although still in the musical realm. This year he started releasing a series of albums where he is the sole songwriter. He is joined by an array of the musicians he has played with throughout the years, although this time it is less of a collaboration. His new project Wonderlost is a showcase of some of his songs he feels doesn’t fit into the themes or energies of the various musical makeups he has so diligently taken part in. His third album to be released under this moniker is titled “The Distant Present”. On May 9th he releases its 6th single, “Let it Grow”.
As you may know, hiking the Reef Bay Trail takes you on a journey back in time, past crumbling sugar mills, and onto an extraordinary window into St. John’s pre-Columbian past.
If you’ve veered off the main trail about 1.6 miles into the hike, you know the awe of witnessing the subtropical forest open out to a waterfall, feeling your eyes adjust to the change in light, and catching your breath as ancient faces carved into the rock become immediately clear.
Seeing the Reef Bay petroglyphs firsthand is like nothing else. But it raises three enduring questions: Who made them? How old are they? And, what do they mean?
The line stretched out of the door and down both sets of stairs. The premier for “Rise of Jaguars” was sold out and the St. John School of the Arts was at capacity. There were no seats available. Those left in line who still wanted to attend were told they would have to stand. “Rise of Jaguars”, which had created quite the buzz among some St. Johnians, is a documentary based on Abbie Martin, a St. John resident working as a boat captain half of the year. The rest of her year is spent in the Pantanal, a vast wetland in the heart of Brazil, which she has traveled back to for the last 12 years. She is the founder and President of The Jaguar Identification Project, a non-profit conservation organization which she created over a decade ago.
If you are looking to build a new home in Cruz Bay, look no further. A property lies waiting for its destined occupant nestled at the top of Jacobs Ladder, right across from The Hills. Equipped with a large concrete pool, 22,000 gallon capacity cisterns, and an excavated area to build. However, the diamond in the rough in regards to this property surely pertains to the view.
This multi-faceted property can satisfy the vast majority of desires that one may seek while on the quest to purchase a property on this breathtaking island so many have come to call home. Sunsets are spectacular and the property is permitted to build. It includes beautiful blueprints and building plans, provided by 18 Latitude Designs. Although it is cleared of unwanted foliage and catch and catch and keep, the property still hosts a rubber tree and some other larger trees for the perfect amount of shade. For your explorative pleasures, the property also contains a bounty of Blue Rock and Chicago Pavers, perfect for all of your building needs.
Priced at $595,00, the seller is a licensed real estate broker with Holiday Homes. Pictures simply do not give this beautiful property justice, it is well worth the time to see it with your own eyes.
Contact Katie Zachary of Holiday Homes of St. John to start the journey of purchasing this must see property and start building St. John’s next beautiful home. It’s location and spectacular views are perfect for all types of buyers. Whether you have a family, looking for yourself, or hoping to add to the commercial housing for locals and tourists, this property can accommodate any of the ideas you may have; Embodying the foundation for your dreams of building and development.
If you’ve been wondering what’s happening just outside downtown Cruz Bay, meet The Saint… a brand-new adults-only boutique resort, spa, restaurant, and day club that’s bringing a whole new vibe to St. John.
Located just across from Gallows Point Resort, The Saint is close enough for an easy walk into the heart of Cruz Bay, but far enough to feel like you’ve been transported to your own private oasis. It’s the kind of place where you can lose track of time… and that’s exactly the point.
Designed as a place where relaxation, wellness, and island elegance come together, The Saint offers something for everyone whether you’re looking for a day by the pool, a full vacation getaway, a new spot for brunch and dinner, or your next spa day. And best of all, you don’t have to be an overnight guest to enjoy most of what The Saint has to offer.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening (and what’s coming soon!) at The Saint:
Good Morning, Good Morning. And a very happy Earth Day to you all! We certainly have cause to celebrate nature’s beauty on this lovely little island in the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Whether you live on island, or just love to visit, we can all agree that the natural eminence of St. John and our sister islands is cause to raise a glass. But today we have even more reason to celebrate than just the natural beauty that surrounds us. Because we have organizations on island that are committed to creating more sustainable living solutions on St. John in order to preserve the health of our gorgeous surroundings so that we can continue to soak them in for generations to come…
This Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny is hosting a day of joyous festive fun at Maho Crossroads! Joined by the Bunny’s trusted Duckling, the famed fantastical mammal will take photos, host an Easter Egg hunt (with eggs obviously not of it’s own making) and of course participate in general shenanigans and merriment.
