For those of you on island last week, you may have seen a film crew around the island. Well the crew was working on behalf of the Travel Channel and was shooting footage for an upcoming show called “Life’s a Beach.”
From what we hear, the episode will spotlight ex pats who are living the dream and running businesses in the Caribbean. They interviewed our friends over at St. John Brewers for a bit on Friday and asked them to share their story about how a couple of college students came to the Virgin Islands and began brewing some of the most delicious beer around.
The crew also paid a visit to our friend Peter who runs the island’s only floating bar – Angels Rest. For those of you unfamiliar with Angels Rest, it’s a neat little houseboat that’s been converted into a pretty amazing little floating bar. It anchors offshore and you have to swim to get there. And trust me, hanging out with Peter is worth the swim alone. I spent some time on Angels Rest last Easter and had a blast. Click here to read that story.
For those of you who’ve seen Peter and Angels Rest out at Maho or most recently in Frank Bay, he asked us to pass along a message that he currently is not open (obviously he cannot sell in the National Park), but he does expect to reopen within the next few weeks. We’ll keep you all posted on that.
Our friends over at Ocean Runner also got in on the action last week, as they had the opportunity to shuttle the film crew around to various locations throughout the Virgin islands. They said they were told the episode will air next December during the Travel Channel’s annual Beach Week. Ocean Runner was recently taken over by our friend Captain Jay Rushing and his wife Stephanie, along with Ted and Kathee Kramm. We happen to be going out with Ocean Runner this Friday, so we will keep you all posted on that.
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As someone who fell in love with St. John the first time I visited, it’s awesome to see the island getting some well-deserved spotlight. There’s something truly special about the vibe there—the laid-back energy, the stunning beaches, the people—it just has this way of getting under your skin (in the best way possible).
I’m really curious to see how the Travel Channel showcases the island. It’s always a little nerve-wracking when a place you love ends up on TV—like, will they do it justice? But from the sound of this article, it seems like the crew is diving into the authentic charm of the island, not just the touristy highlights.
Also, huge shoutout to the local businesses and folks who are going to be featured! It’s great to see that kind of support and recognition for the people who help make St. John such a welcoming and vibrant place.
Can’t wait to watch the episode when it airs—I’m already daydreaming about my next trip. Hopefully, this gives more people a glimpse into why St. John is such a hidden gem (though selfishly, I kind of hope it stays a little under the radar!).