Hello everyone, and happy Friday! We have some great news to share with you all today! Ferry service between Cruz Bay and Charlotte Amalie is set to resume in just a few weeks!
Local News
Real Estate Spotlight: Unbelievable Views from Impeccably Maintained, Turnkey Villa
Every then and again we come across a home that simply makes us say “wow.” Today is one of those days. Please take a few minutes to check out Villa Tiffany, and see for yourself why this home is such a successful short-term vacation rental.
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A Moment at Maho Bay…
Hello all! It’s Jenn again. Hillary is still sailing back to St. John, so I’m overseeing the site again today. 🙂 So as I mentioned Monday, the island looks absolutely fantastic right now! The seas are so calm and clear, and the island is green and lush. But rather than you take my word for it, I wanted to show you so you all can see for yourselves.
Where to Stay Spotlight: The Fred- A Beachfront Boutique Resort on St. Croix
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.
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Island Update: Lots to Chat About!
Hello everyone, it’s Jenn (the previous owner of News of St. John)! Hillary is setting sail from Grenada today and is heading back to St. John aboard S/V Asante. She asked me to oversee News of St. John while she is off-grid this week, and naturally I said absolutely!
History Unfolds in Coral Bay: A Shipwreck Sheds Light on the Past
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
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!
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!
Island Update: More Openings, Air Quality, Road Work and Travel Tips
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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Adored Deli to Re-Open its Doors!
Wow. Lot’s of re-opening news this week! All of which is progress and, in my opinion, super positive 🙂 This one made me smile from ear to ear, with the prospect of an Uncle Peep on the horizon lines…