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Trunk Bay Beach Break

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Good Morning All-  Happy Fri-YAY!  I hope you all have some fun plans for Halloween this weekend.  I know the kids of St. John will be stoked and stocked on candy after all of the Trick-or-Treat goings on this evening.  I wanted to take a moment to share with you this morning some absolutely incredible photos, submitted by a reader, from one of your favorite beaches on St. John.

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Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat and Other Weekend Festivities on St. John

Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat and Other Weekend Festivities on St. John 2

Halloween weekend is creeping up on us!  And, although the adults might miss out on the annual festivities which seem to be curbed in this new normal of ours, the community here has made sure that the kiddos on island have a safe and festive way to enjoy the holiday!

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COVID Update: Governor Bryan Eases Restrictions on Restaurants, Bars and Gatherings

COVID Update: Governor Bryan Eases Restrictions on Restaurants, Bars and Gatherings 3

Good Morning All!  Governor Bryan addressed the territory Tuesday afternoon from the Cannabis Summit in Denver, Colorado.  He is currently visiting the Rocky Mountain State in exploration of the safest and most lucrative ways to transition the USVI into the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. along with members of his executive staff supports the 34th Legislature at the V.I. Legislative Cannabis Summit in Denver, Colorado.- Government House VI- Twitter

But, that is another story for another time.  The GREAT news we that received from the Governor yesterday via Facebook Livestream was the announcement of the further loosening of restrictions for bars, restaurants, gatherings and events in the territory.  AND…Dancing is once again allowed!

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Restaurant Update- October Brings New Horizons

Restaurant Update- October Brings New Horizons 5

Hello All- And a happy Tuesday to you!  We just returned from sailing Asante back from Grenada and have arrived home to see so many new things happening at some of our favorite establishments.  It’s always wonderful coming back this time of year to see new growth and change and excitement about what is on the horizon line for the season.  So, I thought maybe I should take some time to share some of these exciting happenings with you today!  (The above photo is St. John on the horizon after three days at sea~ Isn’t she beautiful?)

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Sailing the Virgin Islands- Enter to Win a Three Night Charter!

Sailing the Virgin Islands- Enter to Win a Three Night Charter! 6

Good Morning!  Have you ever dreamed of spending multiple nights on the water in the Virgin Islands?  Imagined waking up each morning to the serenity of being surrounded by the sea and falling asleep each night to the sounds of it?  Well, a new boat owner on St. John is paying it forward in a big way for her first year of chartering with her new boat and business.  And she is giving all of you the opportunity to do just that…For a very limited investment.  This story is near and dear to my heart; both the boat and the Captain/Owner of the business have played an extremely important role in my life on St. John.  And, the charity that benefits from her generosity is one that you will all know and recognize!

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Where to Stay Spotlight: The Fred- A Beachfront Boutique Resort on St. Croix

Where to Stay Spotlight: The Fred- A Beachfront Boutique Resort on St. Croix 7

You know that feeling of not really feeling like you’re actually ON vacation until you’re half way finished with it?  How about the feeling of missing out on the island hopping that the British Virgin Islands once provided us with?  Well, I may have a solution for those of you who can sympathize with those sentiments.  St. Croix is just a boat or sea plane ride away from St. John OR a great weekend stop on your way here.  And, there’s a funky little beachfront hotel near the pier in downtown Frederiksted that will be sure to get you into vacation mode straightaway.

Where to Stay Spotlight: The Fred- A Beachfront Boutique Resort on St. Croix 8

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History Unfolds in Coral Bay: A Shipwreck Sheds Light on the Past

History Unfolds in Coral Bay: A Shipwreck Sheds Light on the Past 9

October is my absolute favorite month of the year.  The Caribbean breezes will soon slowly begin to blow again, everyone who has been on lengthy off-season breaks are starting to return with stories to share from their time away…And, October is host to Halloween!  A time of year that was MADE for scary story telling and shedding some light on the ghosts of the past.  

You all know that I LOVE a spellbinding story.  So, I’m very excited to be sharing all of you, piece by piece throughout the coming months, the real life story of a shipwreck in Coral Bay.  A discovery that may help to connect some very important dots of the past and cast a potential shadow on the future…

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Real Estate Spotlight: Bananakeet Villa is Beckoning You Home

Real Estate Spotlight: Bananakeet Villa is Beckoning You Home 10

Good Morning!  I wanted to take some time today to share with you a beautiful turnkey pool villa on the Eastern shore of St. John.  This two bedroom, two and a half bath masonry home is tucked into the serenity of the hillside of Quaco and Zimmerman and overlooks Johnson reef, the East End and, beyond the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin Islands.  Bananakeet Villa is move in ready and a beautiful opportunity for her new owners.

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Ocean Week is Around the Corner!

Ocean Week is Around the Corner! 11

Good Morning all!  And a Happy Wednesday to you.  I want to ask you an important question to start this out….Why do you visit St. John?  Why do you love it?  Chances are that somewhere in that LONG list of reasons why this place is so near and dear to our hearts is…You guessed it:  The Ocean.  Once I moved to St. John, I knew immediately that I could never live away from the water again.  It calls us home.  It nourishes our bodies, minds and spirits.  It is a true reset button from the hustle and bustle of life.  Joy is an understatement.  But, when is the last time that we gave back to this thing that gives us happiness and brings us to life?  Well, if you can’t remember the last time that you did, next week is a perfect way to celebrate the sea and give some love back!

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Island Update: More Openings, Air Quality, Road Work and Travel Tips

Island Update: More Openings, Air Quality, Road Work and Travel Tips 12

Good Morning Everyone!  Off season is winding down here on St. John as more and more of our favorite establishments re-open their doors and the perpetual hurricane season holding of the breath slowly starts to loosen its grasp.  But, the down time for residents and the peak time for storms isn’t over quite yet, even though business has started to pick up in spurts.  Restaurants have experienced some unexpected busy evenings due to last minute bookings and the boats are starting to refill the bays as many make their way back home, expectant and enthusiastic about another busy season.  But, there is still work to be done on St. John to get ready for this 2021-2022 season.

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Who is ready for a drink on the beach?

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