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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!
Quiet Mon Pub has officially closed the gate for the final time after 26 incredible years. Many locals, tourists, and businesses have posted their goodbyes on social media. On Wednesday, country music star Kenny Chesney posted a goodbye of his own, which included a video of him singing inside of QMP as a tribute.
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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.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Cruz Bay, Lovango Rum Bar is rapidly becoming the go-to destination for nightlife on St. John. Already known for its authentic Neapolitan style pizza and unique craft cocktails, this hotspot is now setting the stage for an extraordinary lineup of artists – arguably the most impressive St. John has ever witnessed.
On the evening of December 5th, I got a text from my husband while I was trying to get our daughter down for a nap. It simply said, “Huge sailboat out there if you can get up, it’s cruise ship size.” It turns out, this cruise ship-sized vessel was the gorgeous sailing yacht Koru, owned by Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos.
Read moreOne of the Largest Sailing Yachts in the World Visiting the VI
Coralwood is a gorgeous income-producing property with a view of the sunrise over Coral Bay Harbor. If you have been looking for a sign to establish or expand your business on St John, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.
Good Morning! One thing we love about St. John is the unique adventures and experiences that can only happen on our little slice of paradise. We have one coming up for you that you won’t want to miss if you’re on island this month.
On December 17th, at 5:00pm, Love City Fresh is hosting a fundraiser called “Pho the Love of Art”. This special occasion is not only about enjoying a delightful meal but also about championing a noble cause – empowering the children of St. John through the arts, a mission passionately pursued by the St. John School of the Arts.
Read moreDine with a View: Unique ‘Pho the Love of Art’ Fundraiser at Love City Fresh
Good Morning, Good Morning! And Happy Holidays to you! I don’t know how everyone else is feeling out there, but I personally have had some serious issues with getting into the “spirit” of things this year. Life things happen at unfortunate times sometimes and, while adulting through some recent challenges in life, it’s been tough for even perpetually positive me to start spreading that holiday cheer. But as I sat down to write this article, I was reminded that those life’s challenges are precisely the reason for this particular St. John holiday tradition. An annual gathering that allows us to be together and celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recover from the difficulties that island life may have thrown our ways. A gathering that gives us the opportunity to get dressed up and get into that holiday spirit before the crazy busy of Christmas on St. John actually begins. I’m feeling a bit more festive already…Are you?
Read moreA Holiday Tale: The Story Behind an Essential Love City Tradition
In 1977, Laurance Rockefeller separated the “Premises”, the land that Caneel Bay Plantation sat on, from the “Improvements”, the structures and operation of the resort. 150 acres of the “Premises” were deeded to the Rockefeller family land trust, Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc. (JHPI); the structures or “Improvements” on that land were kept by Caneel Bay, Inc. with a future Deed that would revert the “Improvements” to Jackson Hole Preserve on September 30th, 2023
