An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
The St. John Historical Society is a membership-based, non-profit organization. Throughout the past 49 years, the Society has been an authoritative source on St. John, meticulously documenting, preserving and then sharing with the public the history of this very special island.
Read moreSt John Historical Society moves to Mongoose Junction
This past Sunday, on a perfectly sunny morning, Salty Mongoose hosted a deliciously fun art exhibition brunch.
Last month, “Our Place” opened to the public in Coral Bay, bridging the gap for community spaces on island.
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
It was a beautiful, sunny day in Cruz Bay – perfect conditions for the 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
We may be an ocean away from the Emerald Isle, but there are plenty of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening on St. John this weekend.
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
The St. John Arts Festival has been a wonderful, weeklong celebration featuring arts and crafts, music, and dancing for the past 20 years. The St. John Heritage Collective (St.JanCo) found a way to bring the art to a greater audience for the 21st anniversary of the festival.
Trunk Bay…The name, the place, the photos and artworks all evoke visions of an Island Paradise. Condé Nast Traveler deemed it one of the top 10 beaches on the planet, National Geographic says it has no equal. Everyone who loves St John and its natural splendor has a special memory of this idyll bay with its pristine turquoise waters, sugar soft sand and lush vegetation. But, …
… how many can say that it was once their home. Yes, entirely and exclusively. The Denham-Boulon family can and we should be forever grateful for its transfer to the Virgin Islands National Park Service in the late 1950s.
For the past couple weeks, flamingos have set up shop out at Salt Pond, much to the surprise of residents and visitors.