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Good Morning! If you’re in search of a cool spot in Cruz Bay to chill out, listen to live music, and enjoy some great pizza and drinks, check out Lovango Rum Bar. We recently wrote about the national artists they’ve been bringing in, but even if late night concerts aren’t your scene – it’s a go-to place for fantastic pizza, creative cocktails, and an awesome vibe, especially as the sun sets.
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: Top-Notch Pizza and Innovative Cocktails at Lovango Rum Bar
A big thank you to all the News of St. John readers, and to the tourists that visit St. John year after year. We appreciate your business and want to extend a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Good Morning, Good Morning! How is everyone’s holiday season shaping up? We are in full-on Christmas cheer mode here in Love City with tons of extra special seasonal activities for all ages happening here on island this week (I’m tired AND overjoyed just thinking about it!). Slim Man’s Christmas lights are up and better than ever and the parking lot across from the post-office is literally overflowing with last minute gift senders and receivers. You know what other seasonally specific natural occurrence happens at just about this time of year? You guessed it…The Christmas Winds! These seasonally high winds (sometimes between 20 and 30 knots) traditionally blow into the Caribbean through the month of December, marking the true beginnings of sailing season. Which brings me to the main topic of this story…Sailing Asante!
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: Sail into the Season on Asante!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…And I’m not just talking about the uplifting holiday spirit decking the halls of Love City! On Monday, Lovango Resort + Beach Club re-opens for the season with a ton of amazing new offerings featuring the top-notch service, divine dining and imbibing and those picture-perfect views that they have become so well known for since they opened in December of 2020.
Sonic Charters, a family-owned and St. Thomas based boat charter company, is literally offering (almost) every type of on-the-water fun you could ask for this season! Full-day sailing excursions on a 45′ catamaran? Check! Water taxi between St. Thomas, St. John and the British Virgin Islands? Check! Full day luxury power yacht charters for up to twelve guests to in the USVI or BVI? Check! Power boat trips for smaller groups to the USVI or BVI? Also, check! If you are looking for multiple ways to play on the water during your next trip to the Virgin Islands, Sonic Charters is your one-stop shop.
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: Sonic Charters is Your One-Stop Shop for Fun on the Water!
There are exciting new options for visiting the islands of St Croix, Anegada and Virgin Gorda starting this month.
Read moreNew Options for Island Hopping Beginning this April
More often than not, when we chat about homes for sale here on St. John, there is some form of island-centric trait that makes a home quaint and charming, but maybe not as functional as one would prefer. But, today I have to share with you an INCREDIBLE Coral Bay villa that absolutely has it all! Quaint island charm meets high tech efficiency and luxurious Caribbean living in the beloved and beautiful four bedroom and four-bathroom villa. Let’s take a closer look at Coral Rays….
Read moreReal Estate Spotlight: Creature Comforts Abound at Coral Rays!
Happy Friday! When the sun sets on St. John, there are plenty of places to eat, drink, sing, and dance the night away in Cruz Bay. Lunch options during the day however… much more limited. That’s why we were thrilled to learn that Lovango Rum Bar, which serves hands down some of the best pizza and craft cocktails on Island, is opening for lunch starting Monday, April 3rd.
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: A St. John Favorite Is Opening For Lunch!
Good Morning, Good Morning! It has been a LONG time since we have seen an elevated culinary event on St. John! Anyone out there remember the Taste of St. John that happened annually at the Westin? Well, it was one of my favorite evenings of the year but hasn’t occurred since before Hurricane Irma. And, while this weekend of culinary festivities on Lovango Cay may look a bit different than Taste of St. John did, this three-day celebration of renowned chefs, fine foods, locally crafted spirits and elevated wines promises to be a fantastic way to spend a day or an evening (or three!) celebrating the arts of food and drink in style.
Read moreUp & Coming: Taste of Lovango Culinary Weekend at Lovango Resort + Beach Club
Good Morning, Good Morning! I’m reporting to all of you out there from a space that has likely been a beloved watering hole for each and every one of you over the years. A space with a panoramic view of the Cruz Bay waterfront from each and every bar stool and lounge table in the house. A space, once home a renowned $3 you call it happy hour, that now boasts deliciously fresh food and thoughtful craft cocktails with frozen drinks on tap. A space within stumbling distance from the ferry dock and sandy white shore of Cruz Bay. Ladies and Gentlemen, Rum Hut has undergone some incredible menu expansions and improvements over the past few months under the watchful eye of its new husband-and-wife management and culinary team. And, today, I want to shed some light on the amazingness happening in this beloved corner of your favorite island.
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: Rum Hut Elevates- Fresh Food, Vibrant Cocktails and New Management
