An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
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Did you know that a team of scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) comes to island every other year to monitor our reef? They are just wrapping up their two-week visit and will be headed to Puerto Rico soon.
Read moreNOAA Scientists Monitor St. John’s Benthic Communities
Good morning! We have some exciting news for football fans in the Virgin Islands (or St. John enthusiasts who are looking to jump on the bandwagon of an NFL team this season).
The USVI Department of Tourism has just announced a new multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) team the New York Jets!
Read moreUSVI Department of Tourism Partners With the New York Jets
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the 2023 seasonal closure list, but here we are! Seems like just yesterday, we were preparing for the Thanksgiving rush, now we’re discussing offseason plans.
Good Afternoon! As you know we have now entered the low season in the Virgin Islands. That means less people looking to travel down the islands and deals on flights and accommodations are easier to come by. However, with airfare prices maybe the highest we’ve ever seen them in recent months, we wanted to analyze the upcoming high season to gain an understanding of what to expect. The good news is, it looks like airfare prices have come down significantly, hopefully a trend we’ll continue to see!
Good Afternoon everyone! I hope that all of you have been well…I have absolutely missed sharing the stories of St. John with you! When this one hit the interwebs last week, I was so excited to be able to report back to you on the new developments in the Caneel Bay story. In March, the National Park Service concluded the second public comment period in regard to the fate of the Caneel Bay Resort, stating that they would release the results by late Spring. In the true spirit of Island Time, we finally received word from them last week about the completion of the Caneel Bay redevelopment and management environmental assessment (EA) and their decision to move forward with the development of overnight accommodations at Caneel. But this time with more emphasis on public access, conservation and potential community collaboration.
Read moreCaneel Bay Update: NPS Announces Future Plans for Resort Development
Good Morning! It’s hard to believe August is already upon us, which means that stateside the back to school advertising campaigns are in full swing, and our northernmost friends are trying to enjoy the last month of beach days, bonfires, boating, and camping before the weather gets a little iffy. Before we know it, the Halloween decorations and candy will be lining store shelves and Christmas music will be hard to avoid on the radio.
All joking aside, it’s a great time to start planning a trip to St. John, and whether you’re a seasoned St. John veteran or a first timer, we hope that you find a few tips in this article beneficial in doing so.
As you gaze upon the marinas scattered across St. John’s landscape, you can clearly see many boats elegantly tethered in mooring fields. These vessels are the livelihood of the skilled boat captains who call this island home, using their unwavering dedication to providing for their families. As we are amid hurricane season, it’s a wonder what these captains would do to protect their vessels if a hurricane were to sweep through the island.
Read moreFinding Refuge: Exploring the Resilience of Hurricane Hole in St. John
The Environmental Protection Agency will be on island this Saturday and they want to hear from you.
It was a big weekend for films with two of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer releasing – the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer. Unfortunately, Barbie has no known connections to St. John, but Robert Oppenheimer and his family were home owners and frequent visitors!
Read moreRobert Oppenheimer Spent His Final Days On St. John
