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One Company StreetChristiansted, St. CroixU.S. Virgin Islands 00820

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TABLE OF CONTENTSFEATURESSalt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecologicl Preserve at Columbus Landing....................................................................3Duty Free Alowance ...............................................................................8St. Croix Birds—Up Close & Personal ................................................12Farm Fresh—Where To Find It! ..........................................................15Island Worship .....................................................................................18Wine: Best Pick ....................................................................................31Living the Highlife on the Christiansted Waterfront .........................31Meet Cover Artist Marilyn P. May .......................................................34Our Danish Connection — VELKOMMEN! .....................................37An Antique St. Croix Map ...................................................................37Dive Experience—At 30 Years, the Name Says It All! .........................39Christiansted National Historic Site ...................................................50ARTS in the US Virgin Islands ............................................................59Annual Survey of Real Estate Sales ......................................................63

LEISUREEvents Calendar .................................................... 4-7Shopping...................................................................8Easy Shopping Guide .............................................10Dining .....................................................................20Easy Dining Guide .................................................30Restaurant Entertainment .....................................30Attractions & Tours ................................................32Island Art ................................................................34Island Weddings .....................................................36Watersports ............................................................38Recreation/Beaches ................................................45Treat Yourself ..........................................................60

DESTINATION ST. CROIXHelpful Info & Phone Numbers ............................46Easy Hotel Guide ....................................................48Accommodations ...................................................49Transportation .......................................................50St. Croix Road Map ................................................54Christiansted Map & Walking Tour ......................56Frederiksted Map & Walking Tour ........................58

LIVINGAdvertiser Online Directory ..................................53Real Estate ...............................................................62Moving Here...........................................................62St. Croix Sky Watch ................................................64

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On behalf of the people and Government of the United States Virgin Islands, I applaud St. Croix This Week maga-zine for highlighting the best in entertainment, siteseeing, dining, shopping, and a myriad of recreational activities available on St. Croix. Both residents and visitors will find on page after page of this helpful resource guide eyecatching attractions, on-island features, and other points of interest. Whether with family, friends, or on your own, this magazine has the inside track and advance view of all the upcoming events and activities on the “Big Island.”

St. Croix’s relaxing beaches and rolling hillsides are the perfect complement for a weekend get-away, and the downtown shopping and restaurants in Christiansted and Frederiksted offer a variety of choices. There are hiking tours, snorkeling and scuba excursions, rainforest sights, and an abundance of other natural and cultural attrac-tions throughout the island. The options for fun and entertainment are truly limitless, and St. Croix This Week provides immediate access to all of St. Croix’s major attrac-tions, while highlighting those that are off-the-beaten path.

As the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix has a natural beauty that is both charming and awe-inspiring. Its wondrous landscapes, hillside views, oceanfronts, and downtown areas tell the story of an island rich in culture and history. The influ-ence from Denmark is readily visible in our architecture and windmills, offering a pleasant introduction to the experience of our people of strong Caribbean traditions.

With a long history of providing the inside scoop on the latest and best in fam-ily fun and island excursion entertainment, St. Croix This Week truly captures the beat and pulse of our people. It is my pleasure to extend best wishes to all readers of St. Croix This Week for a safe and enjoyable experience in paradise.

We hope you will enjoy our home as much as we enjoy hosting you.

The Virgin islands Of The UniTed sTaTesOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

1105 King StreetChristiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820

Tel: (340) 773-1404Fax: (340) 713-9806

Tel: (340) 772-1000Fax: (340) 772-0333


alt River Bay national historical Park and ecological Preserve was established in 1992 to preserve the cultural and natural resources at salt River

Bay, with a specific mission to develop these resources for the education and enjoyment of the public. this Park is one of only five Parks in the national Park sys-tem established under a co-management agreement. As a result, the majority of the landholdings are Federal lands supervised directly by the national Park service. Yet the Park’s waters and some of its public and all of its private lands are supervised by the Department of Plan-ning and natural Resources of the United states Virgin islands. this supervision includes the critically important five-acre Columbus Landing site and Fort saleé.

Above the Columbus Landing site the national Park service operates a seasonal Visi-tor’s Contact station. the building was constructed 1958-

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62, and was purchased by the national Park service in 2007. in 2012 the Park celebrated its 25th Anniversary, and we began holding a series of public exhibitions in the space. While there are no permanent interpretive installa-tions, we continue to offer a series of temporary exhib-its in 2013 as well as interpretive ranger services.

this year we are featur-ing an exhibit of photographs from the 14,000+ artifacts in the Folmer Andersen Archaeological Collection. the exhibit details artifacts that are a part of this world- class collection of Caribbean prehistory, all collected here on st. Croix by Mr. Andersen from 1903-24. the photographs were taken by local photographers, David Berg and serene Brumant. the pictures illustrate the main classes of artifacts common to the Caribbean Basin, and known to st. Croix. this ex-hibit will continue through to June 15 when we close for the season.

A second tem-porary exhibit

presents the current architectural studies and render-ings for the salt River

Bay nhP & eP’s ‘master plan.’ this includes a map of the proposed hiking trail that runs the

perimeter of the bay,

as well as future locations of parking areas and other facilities. Additionally,

you can see the working plans for our proposed Marine Research

and educational Center to be jointly run by the national

Park service and four universities, including the University of the Virgin islands. the MReC’s mission is to study the cul-

tural resources within the Park, e.g., sugar

plantation structures and prehistoric village, as well

as its superlative marine and estuarine resources, e.g., its deep trench reefs and

the bioluminescence phenom-enon in Mangrove Lagoon.

shortly before the end of the season this year we

will have a third tempo-rary exhibit entitled

‘Gratitude.’ this exhibit highlights the pro-active

projects around our island that try to make

our community stronger and more positive. We will exhibit the work of local art-ists collaborating with local charities and non-govern-mental organizations as they

develop their goals of making our island a better place to live.

the Visitor Contact station at salt River Bay nhP &eP is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM and is free. if you do not make it up to see any one of our exhibits, at least you should visit for the view. the site offers stunning views of the north shore, the Bay, Buck island, and our glorious reef system. On a clear day you can see eagle Rays moving across the patch reef and st. thomas and st. John in the dis-tance. it is truly one of the best views on the island, come and see us.

For more information, call 340-773-1460 x 233

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at Columbus Landing —

Visitor’s Station Offers Exhibits

and a View Through June 15

Sby David John Goldstein, Ph.D., RPA,Chief, Interpretation and Education, National Park Service

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april 2013

Thu, april 4 8 AM Silver Cloud

Fri, april 5 8 AM Brilliance

Mon, april 8 8 AM Adventure

Tue, april 9 8 AM Maasdam

Sun, april 14 8 AM Summit

Tue, april 30 8 AM Maasdam

May 2013

Sun, May 19 8 AM Jewel

CRUISE ARRIVALS

*Ship schedule subject to change. For information, call 772-0357.

Bravo Tours from Denmarkapril 2013

Wed, april 3 7:30 pm JetAir

Wed, april 10 7:30 pm JetAir

FirST TUESDayS, 6 pMWine ClubThe GalleonTaste test fine wines paired with hors’d oeu-vres. For reservations, call 718-9948

TUESDayS & WEDNESDayS, 9 aM-NOONFarm Volunteer “Help & Harvest” DaysVirgin Islands Sustainable Farm InstituteRidge to Reef Farm is looking for volunteers — all ages & experience levels are welcome. Get your hands & feet in the dirt, learn about organic gardening & off-grid living, & enjoy lunch together in the Community Center. Call 340-220-0466 to schedule.

TUESDayS & FriDayS, 9 aM-11 pMNursery OpenSt. George Village Botanical GardenShop here for beautiful tropical plants!For information, call 692-287

TUESDayS, THUrSDayS & SUNDayS, 9:30 aMFarm & Fruit Foraging ToursVirgin Islands Sustainable Farm InstituteThese 2-hour guided tours focus on the fresh organic bounty that grows at the Ridge to Reef Farm. $35. pp. Group rates available. Organic produce available for sale. For reserva-tions, call 220-0466 or email: [email protected]

TUESDayS TO SUNDayS, 9aM-5pMSelf-Guided Farm TourVirgin Islands Sustainable Farm InstituteGet an interpretive farm map at the commu-nity center for your own self-guided walking tour of the Ridge to Reef Farm grounds. Suggested donation is $10 pp. Call 220-0466

WEDNESDayS, 7-9 pMTrivia NightThe Palms at Pelican CoveTest your knowledge of trivia at this fun evening entertainment. For info, call 718-8920

WEDNESDayS, 5 pMCrab RacesDivi Carina Bay ResortThe hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For information, call 773-9700

THUrSDayS, 6 pM BUFFET 8 pM ENTErTaiNMENTWest Indian Style BBQ & Floor ShowDivi Carina Resort and CasinoCome hear a steel pan band & see Mocko Jumbies, traditional West Indian buffet. Call 773-9700 x 732

SECOND FriDayS, 6:15 pMWine ClubBeach Side CaféEnjoy sampling fine wines paired with hors’d oeurves. Call 772-1205 or 772-1266

FriDayS, 5 pMCrab RacesDeep End Bar & RestaurantThe hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For information, call 773-4455

TWiCE-MONTHlyLunch in the GardenSt. George Village Botanical GardenEnjoy a 3-course luncheon prepared by culinary students from St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center. Past selections have included Thai beef & papaya salad, poached stuffed turkey breast on a stack of sweet yam fries with beet purée & berry tart for dessert. $20 pp Garden members, $25 nonmembers. For date, time, menu and reservations, call 692-2874

april 2013

april TBaCongressional Art ShowCaribbean Museum Center for the ArtsStudent work from throughout the Caribbean will be on display. For info, call 772-2622

april 4, 5, 8, 9, 14 & 30, 8:30 aMFrederiksted Historic Walking TourMaroon Ridge Hike with Ras LumumbaMeet at ‘Freedom Statue’ across from Frederiksted Pier for a 2 ½-hour, guided walking tour hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism). $15 pp. Or, head off on a 4-hour tour that includes the history of the Maroons, & the flora, fauna & history surrounding the Light House at Ham’s Bluff. $75 per adult includes round-trip transportation from the Frederiksted Pier. For reservations, call 719-5455

april 5 & 6, 8 pMOn Stage – Romantic FoolsCaribbean Community TheatreWatch this collection of short comedies by Rich Orloff and directed by Katrina Seay in our 28th Season! For info, call 778-1983 or 718-4229

april 6, 8-11 aMBeach Clean-UpSouthgate Coastal Reserve (Chenay Bay) Leatherback sea turtles are now nesting on St. Croix beaches. Learn about these reptilian behemoths & help get the beach clean for the turtles’ arrival. Bring drinking water & wear appropriate sun protection. Free. For information, call 773-1989

ongoingMONDay-SUNDayWilderness Skills WorkshopMount Victory Camp Eco-LodgeLearn how to make fire-by-friction, harvest edible plants, make bows & arrows, increase tracking skills, or just take a guided hike through the beautiful rainforest! 24-hour notice requested. For information, call 340-201-7983

MONDayS, 5 pMCrab RacesFort Christian Brew PubThe hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For information, call 713-9820

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St. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Sunset BBQ, Fort Frederik, April 19, 5 pm. Ted Davis


april 6, 9 aM-3 pMYouth Survival SkillsMount Victory Camp Eco-LodgeLearn skills that enable you to thrive in the natural environment—shelter building, fire-by-friction, rope-making with natural fibers, wild water collection, wild edible plants, & games. $30. Ages 7 and up. Nutritious lunch provided. To register, call 201-7983 or email: [email protected]

april 6 & 17, 10-10:30 aMStory Hour at the GardenSt. George Village Botanical GardenA volunteer reader shares a botanical story on the Garden grounds. Bring a towel or blanket & snack. $8 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under, Garden members free. For info, call 692-2874

april 7, 5:30-6:30 pMJazz VespersSt. Croix Reformed ChurchThis family-friendly event features local musical talent. Free will offering, $5. For information, call 778-0520

april 10-1421st Annual Tennis ClassicBuccaneer Hotel Tennis ClubOver 100 players from the Caribbean & US com-pete in 7 categories of single elimination play. Awards dinner, 6 pm, April 14 at The Mermaid Restaurant. $40 pp for one event, $45 pp for two events. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix. To register, call 773-3036 or 773-9272

april 11, 5-6 pMNational Park Lecture SeriesDanish Guinea West India Company Ware-house/ Slave Market BuildingThe National Park Service holds monthly lec-tures that let the public know what is going on in the three National Parks on St. Croix. For information, call 773-1460

april 11, 5-8 pMArt ThursdaysChristianstedVisit more than a dozen galleries & shops that show the works of local artists. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors & locals! Call 719-1201

april 12 & 13, 7:30 pMCandlelight Concert SeriesEstate Whim MuseumPiaclava is a trio dedicated to performing engaging chamber works of the past & present. Hear Beata Moon on Piano, Benjamin Fingland, on Clarinet & Jessica Meyer on Viola perform-ing works by Mozart, Bruch, Uhl & Debussy. $40. members, $45, general public. For reservations, call 772-0598

april 13Golden Hook Fishing Club Dolphin TournamentCatch the biggest & most & win prizes. For information, email [email protected]

april 13, 9 aM-NOONSecond SaturdaySt. George Village Botanical GardenAn interactive program for children & parents to learn about the wonders of the plant world. Reservations required. Ages 6 & up; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child & adult Garden member; $8 per adult nonmem-ber. For reservations, call 692-2874

april 13-14 & 20-21Traditional Wooden Bow-Making WorkshopMount Victory Camp Eco-LodgeIn this two-weekend series, Wilderness Skills Instructor Matt Corradino will take you through all the steps from a raw piece of wood with bark to the finished bow. To register, call 201-7983 or email: [email protected]

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The Good Hope Schoolwww.ghsvi.org(340) 772-0022170 Estate Whim, Frederiksted VI 00840

#18 Estate Orange GroveChristiansted, St. Croix

See website for updates (subject to change)www.cct.vi

Tel. 340-778-1983

Box Office & Bar open 45 minutes before showtime

2013 SEASON

SCHEDULE

SMOKEY JOE!S CAFÉA Musical Revue

The Songs of Leiber & StollerFebruary 8 – 23

FUNdraiser March 9 & 10

ROMANTIC FOOLSA Collection of Short Comedies

by Rich OrloffMarch 22 – April 6

INTIMATE APPARELAn Award-winning Play by Lynn Nottage

May 3 – 18

WOMAN IN MINDA Comedy by Alan Ayckbourn

June 14 – 29

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april 14, 10:30 aMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Cuisine on the GreenCarambola Golf ClubYour two-person Team will taste & sip your way through an 18-Hole Scramble culminating with a dessert buffet and awards ceremony. Non-golfers are invited to sample the tastings via a golf-cart tour. $200 pp; $75 pp for no-play taster tickets. For reservations, call 773-9898

april 14, 3 pMPlaces That MatterEstates Munster & La Pres ValleeWalk back in time with the St. Croix Landmarks Society. For information call 772-0598 or visit stcroixlandmarks.org

april 16, 6 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Gourmet Vintner DinnerTutto Bene RestaurantCelebrity chef, Todd Gray, pairs with a renowned wine personality at this kick-off dinner; gourmet themed auction. $250pp. To register, call 773-9898

april 16, 6 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – City KrawlChristianstedAn intimate group of 25 people enjoy specialty beverages & food samplings from participat-ing restaurants & bars. $100pp. Call 773-9898

april 17, 4:30-6 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Food Fight on the Beacheat@canebayJoin us for a wild & wacky chef competition; its part game show, part iron chef. Dig your toes in the sand and watch as celebrity chefs Paula DaSilva, Mike Lata & Josef DeSimone compete against local chefs in challenges like blind identification, question & answer & knife skills all with spirited twists. $75pp. Call 773-9898

april 17, 7 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Wine DinnerThe GalleonEnjoy an elegant night out featuring a stel-lar menu perfectly paired with Banfi wines. $150pp. For reservations, call 773-9898

april 18, 6 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – A Taste of St. CroixDivi Carina BayLocal restaurants, chefs, farms & caterers pro-vide a sampling of their best dishes. Interna-tional winemakers, rum distilleries & breweries

offer samples of their creations. $95pp. The Moet & Chandon After Party follows in the Divi Starlight Lounge. For info, call 773-9898

april 19, 5 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Sunset BBQFort FrederikThe Sunset BBQ takes place in historic Frederik-sted during the Sunset Jazz concert. Students, from St. Croix Career & Technical Educational Complex, under the expert tutelage of Anton Doos, will work with our visiting celebrity chefs Simon Stojanovic, Josef DeSimone, Tony Cas-tellucci & Dean Spinks to create a buffet feast to remember; multiple bars. $50pp; Children 6-12 $25pp. For information, call 773-9898

april 19, 6 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Cork & Fork DinnersHosted in stunning private homes & his-toric sites, several of which have appeared in national magazines, we offer three different dinners hosted by a celebrity chef & renowned winemaker. $1,000pp. Call 773-9898

april 19, 6-8 pMSunset JazzClock Tower, Buddhoe ParkBring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local & international jazz artists. Food and beverages are available for sale. Free.

april 20, 10 aM-NOONFREE Snorkel ClinicFort Frederik BeachLearn to snorkel or advance your skills – school-aged children to adults are welcome. The St. Croix Environmental Association will provide instruction, gear & light refreshments. Sponsored by Reef Jam. Register, call 773-1989

april 20 & 21Annual Crucian One Design RegattaSt. Croix Yacht ClubCome sail or watch this exciting racing where the first boat over the finish line wins! For information, call 773-9531

april 20, 6 pMSt. Croix Food & Wine Experience – Wine in the WarehouseLeeward Islands WarehouseSaturday night brings everyone together for wine tastings with winemakers, cocktail sam-plings, small bites & live music. $100. For reservations, call 773-9898

april 21, 4 pMRevival of QuadrilleEstate Whim MuseumEnjoy the Virgin Islands traditional folk dance. For information, call 772-0598

april 27, 10 aM-NOONGrow and Learn St. George Village Botanical GardenEnjoy the Garden’s series of educational workshops for adults led by local experts & enthusiasts. $5 members; $15. nonmembers. For reservations, call 692-2874

april 27, 7 pMMovie NightFt. ChristiansvaernThe National Park Service invites you to pack a picnic to enjoy during the show but pack up all trash afterwards. Bathrooms available. visit facebook.com/stcroixmoviesatthefort

May 2013

May TBaArt Show – Icons of the CaribbeanCaribbean Museum Center for the ArtsCaribbean artists will showcase works illustrat-ing Caribbean icons; held in connection with a Memorial Weekend Party with a mock pirate invasion of Fort Frederik. For info, call 772-2622

May 2, 6 pMThe Paradise 5KBuccaneer HotelCome out for this 5K race sponsored by VI Pace Runners. For info, Call 643-2557 or 777-0258

May 3The Children RunChristianstedVI Pace Runners hosts this 520-meter race for children age 13 & under that starts at Sunday Market Square. Call 643-2557 or 777-0258


Racing in Buck Island Channel – St. Croix Yacht Club hosts Crucian One-Design Regatta April 20 & 21 & Memorial Day Regatta May 26.



Experience the Island-Wide St. Croix Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Sunday, May 5. Ramon Serrano

May 3, 6-10 pMJump Up!ChristianstedLive music in the streets, Mocko Jumbies, vendors, stores open late. Stay & have dinner. A great family event.

May 3-4, 10-11 & 17-18, 8 pM, May 12, 4 pMOn Stage – Intimate ApparelCaribbean Community TheatreWatch this award-winning play by Lynn Not-tage & directed by Christine Thomas in our 28th Season! For info, call 778-1983 or 718-4229

May 4 & 15, 10-10:30 aMStory Hour at the GardenSt. George Village Botanical GardenA volunteer reader shares a botanical story on the Garden grounds. Bring a towel or blanket & snack. $8 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under, Garden members free. Call 692-2874

May 4, 11 aM-2 pM, May 18, 10 aM-NOONFREE Snorkel clinic Protestant Cay & Southgate Coastal Reserve Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. School-aged children to adults are welcome. The St. Croix Environmental Association will provide in-struction, gear & light refreshments. Sponsored by Crucian Gold & Reef Jam. Call 773-1989

May 5, 6:30 aMSt. Croix Ironman 70.3 TriathlonIsland-WideSpectators line the Christiansted Boardwalk at sunrise to see the Start when hundreds of athlete legends & wannabe triathletes take to the harbor for their 1.24-mile swim. Next comes a 56-mile bike race up the hill dubbed ‘The Beast’ and back before finishing with a 13.1-mile run. This elite endurance event is a qualifier for the two major World Championships of Ironman, the big Kahuna in Hawaii, and the Ironman 70.3 World Champion-ships in Las Vegas. An Awards Banquet will take place at the Divi Carina Bay Resort. Call 773-4470

May 5, 7:45 aMSt. Croix Sprint TriathlonIsland-WideThis is a milder version of the Triathlon, which features a 750-meter swim, 8-mile bike and 4-mile run. For information, call 773-4470

May 5, 5:30-6:30 pMJazz VespersSt. Croix Reformed ChurchThis family-friendly event features local musical talent. Free will offering: $5. For info, call 778-0520

May 9, 10 aM-12:30 pMPottery Class – Open Hand-Building for AdultsCaribbean Museum Center for the Arts

fits to ecology & society. Learn about permacul-ture, agroforestry, slow food, animal husbandry, & diversity cropping. Cost for 2-week course, $1650 pp. For information, call 220-0466 or email: [email protected]

May 16, 5-8 pMArt ThursdaysChristianstedVisit more than a dozen galleries & shops that show the works of local artists. This Art Walk is a favorite of visitors & locals! For info, call 719-1201

May 17, 6-8 pMSunset JazzClock Tower, Buddhoe ParkBring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local & international jazz artists. Food & beverages available for sale. Free.

May 19, 8:30 aMFrederiksted Historic Walking TourMaroon Ridge Hike with Ras LumumbaMeet at ‘Freedom Statue’ across from Frederik-sted Pier for this 2 ½ hour walking tour hosted by CHANT (Crucian Heritage & Nature Tour-ism). $15 pp. Or, head off on a 4-hour tour that includes the history of the Maroons & the flora, fauna and history surrounding the Light House at Ham’s Bluff. $75 per adult includes round-trip transportation from the Frederiksted Pier. For reservations, call 719-5455

May 19, 3 pMPlaces That MatterKing Street, Christiansted Walk back in time with the St. Croix Landmarks Society. For information call 772-0598 or visit stcroixlandmarks.org

May 25, 10 aM-NOONGrow and Learn St. George Village Botanical GardenEnjoy the Garden’s series of educational work-shops for adults led by local experts & enthusi-asts. $5 members; $15 nonmembers. For reservations, call 692-2874

May 25, 7 pMMovie NightFt. ChristiansvaernThe National Park Service invites you to pack a picnic to enjoy during the show but to pack up all trash afterwards. Bathrooms available. For information, visit facebook.com/stcroixmoviesatthefort

May 26Memorial Day RegattaSt. Croix Yacht ClubBring your boat & race or jump aboard as crew! For information, call 773-9531

Create clay pots in 7 weekly classes on Thursdays through June 20. Taught by Sara Lee Hayes, a practicing potter on St. Croix. To register, call 514-7508 or email: [email protected]

May 9, 5-6 pMNational Park Lecture SeriesDanish Guinea West India Company Warehouse/ Slave Market BuildingThe National Park Service holds monthly lectures that let the public know what is going on in the three National Parks on St. Croix. For information, call 773-1460

May 11, 9 aM-NOONSecond SaturdaySt. George Village Botanical GardenAn interactive program for children & parents to learn about the wonders of the plant world. Ages 6 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child & adult Garden mem-ber, $8 per adult nonmember. Call 692-2874

May 11, 11 aM-4 pMMother’s Day Nursery Sale & Museum Store SaleSt. George Village Botanical GardenCome out & find the perfect plant or gift for Mom. For information, call 692-2874

May 12Mother’s Day Stand Up Paddle Board RaceSt. Croix Yacht ClubBring your board & come with your own or a borrowed child. For information, call 773-9531

May 12-26Spring Organic Agroforestry Intensive CourseVirgin Islands Sustainable Farm InstituteCultivate multipurpose life for maximum bene-


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company streetCache of the Day – 340-773-3648Whim “sea” cal treasures await you when you step into this charming colorful shop on his-toric Company Street in Christiansted. Under the sea critters will delight kids and adults alike from pretty mermaids and giant geckos to adorned flip-flops and sounds of the ocean books. you’ll find attractive home décor items such as clever sink strainers, embroidered guest towels, gorgeously hued glass hanging vases and night lights, beautifully designed palm tree and shell serving pieces with napkins to match as well as prints and handicrafts from local artists. Sparkling jewelry, fragrant soaps and candles, tropical beach bags, the best cards on the island, the cutest shop dog and so much more are just inside the door strung with dancing mocko jumbies at #55 Company St.! Csted Map #2

Designworks / Island Living Store – 340-713-8102 at apothecary Hall (mon-Sat 11-4) offers island elegance in the West indies Collection of solid teak antique reproduction furniture, home furnishings and accessories. Works by island artists (originals and prints, ceramics, metalwork and photography), gifts, jewelry, maps, cards, and design services by richard Harris. www.islandlivingstore.com C’sted Map #124

Sonya’s – 340-778-8605 Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook. located at #1 Company Street since 1964, an introduction to the hand-wrought jewelry at Sonya’s begins with the pleasantly inex-pensive hook bracelet which is often imitated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. all creations are crafted in sterling silver, 14 & 18 karat gold—bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants. Our loyal custom-ers continue to vote our jewelry #1 in the Virgin islands. Visit us at www.sonyaltd.com Toll-free: 877-766-9284. C’sted Map #140

Beautiful batiks in every color and every size. Island Tribe

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Hopefully, April showers will bring May flowers.... Sonya, Ltd.

When Shopping on St. Croix, US citi-zens can enjoy a Duty-Free Allowance of $1600.00 per person, including children, every 30 days whether buying to pack or mail. A small percentage is added on for purchases over that amount.

When returning to the US you will be required to fill out a separate customs form for these items. You may be asked to show your receipts so it is important to keep a good record of what you buy. This Duty-Free Allowance is double the $800.00 limit from other islands, so make your important purchases on St. Croix.

You may also take 5 cartons of ciga-rettes and 6 bottles of liquor back as long as one of the bottles is a product made in the Virgin Islands such as our rum.

Outside this allowance you can mail gifts to friends and relatives (not includ-ing tobacco and alcohol)—one package a day to the same address up to $100.00 in value with no declaration.

shop Christiansted and Gallows Bay Market-place plus Frederiksted and Mid-island for all that we have to offer! Check out the easy shopping Guide on page 10 to find what you’re looking for.

Make important purchases here — Allowance is Double That Of Other Islands!

Duty-Free Allowance

“The Duty-Free allowance for US citizens is $1600.00.

Twice as much as any other Caribbean location!”


Company St. at Queen Cross St. Christiansted, St. Croix 340.773.4322 www.islandboydesigns.com

handcrafted feel good jewelry A wondrous gallery home to distinctive designs by local artist/metalsmith, Whealan Massicott. ib designs’ feel good jewelry is a salute to the simplicity of life and to the inspiration of creativity. Please stop in and say hi to the ib family. We hope you find something special that makes you feel good. Truly artful, truly Caribbean.

Live the Life You Love. ib designs

Island Tribe of St. Croix – 340-719-0936This unique women’s store specializes in batik cloth-ing for women of all sizes, Small to 4X. island Tribe of St. Croix features a casual line of “patch-work” styles and an “island elegant” signature line. Beaded jewelry, sarongs, scarves, hats in all the vibrant, rich colors of the Caribbean compliment any style. New arrivals weekly. Special orders wel-come. Gift certificates available. Great prices and a fun place to shop. Open monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm. Csted Map #12

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)This wondrous gallery is home to the distinc-tive designs of local artist/metalsmith Whealan massicott who’s motivated by the Caribbean’s people, beauty, and culture. Being a musician at heart allows life’s movements, patterns, and rhythms to play out in his raw, organic designs. Truly art-ful, unique, and Caribbean! Feel Good Jewelry is a salute to the simplicity of life and inspiration of creativity. infinity, Karma, and Wave collections are traveling the world! Voted Best Jewelry & Best locally-made Jewelry of the Vi on St. Croix for 2012 by the readers of the Daily News. Stop in—we hope you find something that makes you feel good. www.islandboydesigns.com Csted Map #129

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340.719.0936

Beautiful Batik ApparelBeautiful Batik Apparelfor Women off ALL Sizes

Small to 4X

57 Company StreetChristiansted, St. Croix

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57 Company StreetChristiansted, St. Croix

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Swimwear, beachwear & accessories! Hotheads

kings alley walkHotheads – 340-773-7888 This trendy shop has swimwear for all shapes and sizes including hard-to-find separates, cup sizes, long torso, and attractive styles for full-figured women. We also carry colorful sarongs, cover-ups, bags, great accessories, casual and dressy clothing, and sandals. and...the reason for their name — hats, hats, and more hats...and more hats in our new, expand-ed space that now incorporates mens and boys swim and casual wear! We’re located behind the Ft. Christian Brew pub in King’s alley Walk and open 7 days a week--mon-Sat, 10-6 pm and Sun, 11-4pm. C’sted Map #91

Clothes Hats Accessories & Swimwear

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Angelique de Paris Bracelets. Panache Jewelers

Glass Flip-Flop Napkin Rings hold Tropical Bubbles Napkins (placemats, too) at Cache of the Day! Susan Wall

Duty-Free ShoppingSEE THE EaSy SHOppiNG GUiDE ON paGE 10 TO FiND all yOUr OpTiONS!

Duty-Free Shoppingking streetPanache Jewelers – 340-719-6624Finally, panache Jewelers has arrived on St. Croix! With over 15 years of fine jewelry experience, Kevin Banani established panache Jewelers in 2009 to meet the needs of the St Croix customer—fine jewelry inspired by romance, passion, and the beauty of the Virgin islands. your authorized Dealer for Witnauer, Bulova, Fossil, and michael Kors watches, angelique de paris bracelets, rings, and earings, and The Hook Company bracelets, panache also carries a wide assortment of 14K gold, silver, and diamond fine jewelry. Distinctive Style. Distinctive Quality. Distinctively you. Come visit your Ultimate Jewelry Destination on King Street, Christiansted. Open monday – Saturday, 9:30-6 pm and Sundays, 11-3pm during Season. Csted Map #55


queen cross streetTropical Bracelet Factory Outlet – 340-719-0672 We are not only a store but an attraction not to be missed specializing in magnificent jewelry made on the premises. See how your special piece is designed, created, and finished through our stu-dio’s glass windows. View our extensive collection of stainless steel, copper, platinum, gold, and silver earrings, pendants, and rings. We have the larg-est selection of island bracelets, chaney, larimar, conch, diamonds of all colors and sizes, certified ancient coins, natural pearls including the most unique of them all— “The Queen Conch pearl.” Free rum samples from our extensive liquor col-lection available daily. Stop in for a rare cigar to commemorate your vacation. Known for our locally made crafts and collectables, take home a real souvenir made right here on St. Croix. Open monday – Saturday, 10-6pm. Csted Map #70

Crucian Tear Drops Earings and Pendant at Tropical Bracelet.


Made with our hands…..…..to touch your heartMade with our hands…..…..to touch your heart

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet & Craft Center1116 King StreetChristinansted, VI 00820

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet1246 Queen Cross Street

Christiansted, VI 00820

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet & Craft Center1116 King StreetChristinansted, VI 00820

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet1246 Queen Cross Street

Christiansted, VI 00820

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Phone / Fax 340.719.0672Phone / Fax 340.719.0672

Location, Location, Location.by Toni Lance

Spring is in the air. Well it is, in warm St Croix and the birds know it. The mate has been chosen and it’s time to build the nest, lay eggs and hatch new little ones. Loca-tion, location, location! Each species has it’s own idea of the perfect spot to reproduce on lovely St. Croix.

The Brown Pelican prefers a quiet scenic place away from humans. On the north side of the very protected Buck Island is a large rookery of pelicans and babies. The rocks are steep and the bush inhospitable to humans and most predators. The waters surrounding it are ideal for a young pelican to practice fishing.

The Cattle Egret just wants a big tree where he and all his kind can get together and nest and make a racket. Right in down-town Frederiksted are a few trees loaded with Egrets of all ages jockeying for the nic-est nesting spot. They are so close together that sometimes it is hard for the young to pick out the correct parent.

The beautiful little Killdeer and her mate search out a flat dry field to lay a few speck-led eggs. There is no protection and tremen-dous heat, but the Killdeer has a trick. If any one comes near, they pretend to have a bro-ken wing and lure the predator away.

The Kestrel does not make a nest and lays a few eggs in a small hole of an old sugar mill. The Antillean Crested Hummingbird weaves a tiny nest on one palm leaf. The Common Moorhen tucks her eggs by the edge of a pond. It’s all about reproducing!

Should you come upon an injured or or-phaned bird, contact me at 340-773-1839 or the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center at 340-778-1650.

The St. Croix Avian Sanctuary-licensed by USVI DPNR - 501(c) 3

St. Croix Birds – Up Close & Personal

Common Moorhen Eggs.


Devoted Exclusively to Original Local Art and Prints of the Virgin Islands for more than 43 years.

340-773-1990340-773-1990Pan Am Pavillion, ChristianstedPan Am Pavillion, Christiansted

Purple Papaya for the largest selection of ladies & men’s swimwear! Purple Papaya

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pan am pavilionMany Hands – 340-773-1990For 39 years, a favorite for original art and prints by local artists, year-round Christmas ornaments, local pottery, island maps, children’s books, dolls, needlepoint, glass, cards, local jams, hot sauce, and rum balls. located in the pan am pavilion, Christiansted. Open monday – Saturday, 10-5pm. Email [email protected] C’sted Map #6

The Purple Papaya – 340-713-9412Nested in St. Croix’s historic Christiansted, and embedded in the hearts and minds of everyone who has entered through its doors, is the purple papaya Souvenir and Gift Shop. The store is loaded with a full line of souvenirs, cold drinks and snacks, the largest selection of embroidered tee shirts and sweatshirts, Hawaiian shirts and dresses, sun tan lotions, sunglasses, towels, hats & caps, disposable cameras, batteries, and quality beach/swimwear for the entire family. So, if you are looking for excellent customer service, and quality merchandise, come on in. it’s the island’s number one spot for all your Duty Free shop-ping, and vacation needs. it’s where you always get more for le$$! C’sted Map #70

InspirationalJewelry

Be intentional.Be creative.Be inspired.

www.joyia.us2220 (3A) Queen Cross Street,

JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 713-4JOY (4569) artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to her working studio to experience handcrafted jew-elry utilizing gold, gold-filled, silver, copper, and precious stones. Come see our “intention jew-elry” line and have names, dates, or inspirational words hand- engraved on your pendants, brace-lets, and rings…perfect to commemorate any occasion! Stop by and transform your inspira-tions into wearable art. Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional. mon-Sat 10-5pm. 3a Queen Cross Street www.Joyia.us C’sted Map #8

April 14-20 — See Events Calendar page 6 for Details.


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Half block from Gov’t parking lot on Strant Street in C’stedOPEN 10 to 5 ~ CALL: 340-773-9892

Local Condiments & Jams �e �ymes, Ltd. Soaps & Lotions

strand streetCrucian Gold- 340-773-5241Crucian Gold is home to a family of jewelry artisans. Discover how Crucian Gold’s original designs are inspired by the history, people, and natural environment of St. Croix. Visit our stu-dio where we hand make jewelry in our on-site workshop. Enjoy unique silver and gold pieces crafted from recycled and eco-friendly sources. monday-Saturday 10-5pm, www.cruciangold.com, [email protected] C’sted Map #96

The Royal Poinciana – 340-773-9892Just a half block from the government parking lot, stop in for Caribbean-made specialties, Sunny Caribee spices, local condiments and jams, metal art, colorful pottery and host-ess gifts, The Thymes ltd. soaps, lotions, and bath gels, cook books, kitchen accessories, and unusual note cards, gourmet coffees and tea, Vera Bradley bags, island-design tee dresses and much more—gifts for your friends and family here or back home. This wonderful shop delights your senses! C’sted Map #18


Chaney Pendants—pick your favorite! Crucian Gold

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World Class Coffee and Espresso

ALWAYS LOCAL! ALWAYS FRESH!ALWAYS FUN, FUNKY,

AND FRIENDLY...POLLY'S!

MONDAY - FRIDAY OPEN AT 7AMSATURDAY & SUNDAY OPEN AT 8AM

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Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040located on the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Streets, Baci Duty Free is here to serve your island shopping needs. Elegant stones are set in precious metals by designers such as Gabriel, Elma Gil, and Vahan. We also feature Titanium jewelry by the Hook Company along with enamel jewelry by Belle etoile, and copper or bronze creations by rebecca to name a few. Stop in and be tempted by our wide selection of unique liquors, fine bourbons, scotches, and rums from around the world. a large array of cigars can be found in our Humidor. To complete your shopping experience, we also feature designer sunglasses, authentic treasure coins and South Sea pearls. Finally, elim-inate hassles with our stateside packaging service! mon-Sat 10-6. Visit us at www.bacidutyfree.com. C’sted Map #19


ARTfarm LLC – 340-514-4873Wed, 3-6 pm, Sat, 10-12 noonAt ARTfarm, on the South Shore, farmer/art-ist Luca Gasperi continues the tradition of highest quality fresh organically grown to-matoes, microgreens, salad mixes, cooking greens, fruits, herbs, veggies, edible flowers & coconuts. Also potted native trees and pine-apple plants. Sustainable methods, no GMOs! www.artfarmllc.com St. Croix Map #11

La Reine Farmers’ Market – 340-778-0998Sat, 6:30 am 11 amRun by the Dept. of Agriculture, 45 vendors offer potted and dried herbs, carrots, yams, collard greens, lettuce, beets, parsley, chives, mango, avocado, eggfruit, guava, okra, pumpkin, arugula, Chinese cabbage, Sour-sop, potted plants and fruit trees. Also home-made jams, tarts, pies, cakes, and local juices. St. Croix Map #20

Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546Mon – Fri, 8 – 3 pm, Sat at La Reine MarketBrian McCulough’s farm specializes in high quality Bibb lettuce and beefsteak and cluster vine-ripened tomatoes fed with purified, well water that has been fortified with nutrients and is ph balanced. First left off Route #80 heading to Salt River. St. Croix Map #13

VI Farmer’s Cooperative – 340-773-3276 or 340-201-2224Sat, 7 am – 3 pm, Estate Grange Fri 12:30-6:30 pm, Seaplane RampLocated at Estate Grange, across from the VI Health & Fitness Center at Beeston Hill, this 78-member cooperative seeks to revive the island’s agriculture industry by pooling their produce for a more consistent supply of lo-cally grown food. St. Croix Map #12

Virgin islands Sustainable Farm institute – 340-220-0466Wed, 3:30 – 6 pm, Polly’s, FrederikstedVISFI’s Ridge to Reef Farm is a USDA certi-fied organic farm with foods grown based on nutritional quality. Pre-order produce at www.vi.locallygrown.net and pick up or shop Wednesdays at Polly’s. Visit our farm website for information on our tours, training pro-grams, field trips, and Slow Down dinners. www.visfi.org. St. Croix Map #17Days and times are subject to change seasonally; call ahead to confirm.

farm freshWhere To find It!

strand street... cont.Violette Boutique – 340-773-2148located in the heart of Christiansted, our staff has offered exceptional service on St. Croix since 1962. We carry European imports at Duty-Free prices. Our lines include fragrances by Vera Wang, Chanel, Givenchy, lalique, issey miyake, Jean paul Gaultier, marc Jacobs, Sean John, and Tom Ford. Our cosmetic lines include Estee lauder, Clinique, lancome, Clarins,

Stick pendants with your choice of gemstone! Joyia Inspirational Jewelry

“Fan di Fendi” Pour Homme. This masculine scent aims at mysterious, sophisticated and urban men who radiate charisma and modern elegance. Violette Boutique

and Fashion Fair. We also carry a beauti-ful selection of designer fashion jewelry by lalique, watches by Gucci, Technomarine, and Swiss army, bags by Dooney & Bourke, Kipling, Brighton, and land, sunglasses, pens, and accessories by Cartier, and montblanc, and Swiss army knives. Call 800-544-5912, [email protected] www.viviolette.com C’sted Map #20


QUEEN CROSS & STRAND STREETBaci has a large selection of designer sunglasses by: Maui Jim, Oakley, Costa, Ray Ban, Gucci, Dior and many more. When it comes to watches you will find fine Swiss time pieces by Mido, Frederique Constant, Swiss Army, and Luminox. Great selection from Citizen, Seiko, Bulova, Guess, Fossil, Skagen, and many more. Looking for authentic treasure coins Baci has them and South Sea Pearls. Divers and boaters love Baci selection of Steiner German made binoculars and SeaLife Digital Underwater cameras. Stop in and be tempted by our wide selection of unique liquors, fine bourbons, scotches, and rums from around the world. Eliminate the hassles of buying liquor with our stateside packaging service.

Nobody in St. Croix can have abetter selection of name brand cigars found at Baci from: Arturo Fuente, Ashton, Padron, Montecristo, Romeo & Juiliet just to mention a few all found in our wall to wall walk in humidor.

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�e latest Citizen Eco-Drive with Atomic Timekeeping, the

Perpetual Chrono A T. �e world’s most accurate watch, this perpetual calendar alarm chronograph with

day-date is radio controlled in 5 time zones and also features a non-re�ective sapphire glass.

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QUEEN CROSS & STRAND STREETBaci has a large selection of designer sunglasses by: Maui Jim, Oakley, Costa, Ray Ban, Gucci, Dior and many more. When it comes to watches you will find fine Swiss time pieces by Mido, Frederique Constant, Swiss Army, and Luminox. Great selection from Citizen, Seiko, Bulova, Guess, Fossil, Skagen, and many more. Looking for authentic treasure coins Baci has them and South Sea Pearls. Divers and boaters love Baci selection of Steiner German made binoculars and SeaLife Digital Underwater cameras. Stop in and be tempted by our wide selection of unique liquors, fine bourbons, scotches, and rums from around the world. Eliminate the hassles of buying liquor with our stateside packaging service.

Nobody in St. Croix can have abetter selection of name brand cigars found at Baci from: Arturo Fuente, Ashton, Padron, Montecristo, Romeo & Juiliet just to mention a few all found in our wall to wall walk in humidor.

CITIZEN: SAVE 40% OFF U.S. Retail

�e latest Citizen Eco-Drive with Atomic Timekeeping, the

Perpetual Chrono A T. �e world’s most accurate watch, this perpetual calendar alarm chronograph with

day-date is radio controlled in 5 time zones and also features a non-re�ective sapphire glass.

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ENJOy a $1600.00 DUTy-FrEE allOWaNCE!

Duty-Free ShoppingDuty-Free Shopping

gallows bayRare Finds – 340-713-9254 This fascinating shop is found at the gateway to Gallows Bay — turn left after Tutto Bene on East End road. Here you’ll discover an assortment of different, fun gifts and collectibles. Open Wednesday thru Saturday, they offer something old, something new, something for every taste and budget. Browse here for a memento of St. Croix. 713-9254. C’sted Map #156

the history of our island is mirrored in its old church structures, many of which have recently been restored. the Mora-vian brethren, arriving here in the 1730s from saxony in today’s Germany, founded their mission to bring Christianity to the enslaved part of the population. their handsome yellow buildings at the entrance to Christiansted and red-roofed white wooden church mid-island, along with a contemporary church in Frederiksted, at-test to their continued importance.

the historic Anglican (episcopalian) churches built in Gothic style include st. John’s in Christiansted, and in Frederiksted the beautifully restored st. Paul’s church, which had been damaged by a fire in 1996. these and other Anglican churches bear witmess to the large english population which settled here (and also brought us our custom of left lane driving.

the large number of irish settlers, along with englishmen and hispanics, have contributed to the presece of the Catholic church; holy Cross in Christiansted is the oldest in the Virgin islands; also significant and historic are st. Ann’s (with an interest-ing shrine) mid-island, and st. Patrick’s in Frederiksted.

the Danish rule of the island from 1733 to 1917 brought the Lutheran church, which still plays a large role here. Lord God of sabaoth in Christiansted occupies the former Dutch Reformed Church; holy trin-ity in Frederiksted was built shortly after the town was founded.

the Dutch Reformed church (Presbyte-rian) now has an new mid-island home.

But these are just a few of the many (at last count over 150) churches on st. Croix, from seventh-Day Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, any many more. You will find that church attendance and activities are important to a large part of our population, and visitors are always welcome at services,often a high point in their experience of our island.

Many other faiths offer places of wor-ship: a Jewish synagoge, a hindu temple, and a Moslem mosque, to name a few.

An easy-to-follow guide is actually the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 72.

The latest in fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books at Undercover, Gallows Bay. Susan Wall

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Antiques, Unique Giftsand Collectibles

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Gallows Bay, St. Croix

Phone: 719-1567

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Phone: 340-719-1567

Undercover Books – 340-719-1567 if you are looking for an independent book-store in St. Croix, Undercover Books & Gifts in Gallows Bay is it. The Bistro is located right next door, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee after browsing the shelves. Undercover has everything you need in a bookstore. you will find the latest in fiction, and non-fiction as well as a fantastic chil-dren’s section. Don’t be surprised if you run into one or two local writers while you’re there; they have a great local interest selection and provide a comprehensive representation of the local talent. C’sted Map #25



“Something Different”

GiftsHome & Garden

Accessories

Princesse Plaza Bay, 5 La Grande PrincesseHours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm

340.718.7257

around the islandARTfarm, LLC • 340-514-4873local farmer luca Gasperi and family grow a great diversity of high quality salads, tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and fruits in small inter-planted gardens on the South Shore. Now in their 4th season on the South Shore (14th year farming organically on St. Croix), arTfarm is known for sweet local tomatoes in the winter months and pineapples in the summer, and local restaurant chefs prize their microgreens and edible flowers. luca is always experiment-ing with new crops and the shady farmstand sits near several of the gardens and a tiny art gallery. arrive early to the stand to greet your neighbors and for the best selection. The farm is available for weddings and farm-to-table events. Current produce listings on their web-site: arTfarmllC.com Island Map #11

Franklin’s on the WaterfrontThere’s a new dog in town! polly’s brother Franklin is moving in! Franklin’s on the Waterfront, a Caribbean Emporium, will delight your senses...inspire you. Experience the hip, modern vibe of Frederiksted’s new gift and home furnishings emporium. Whether you’re look-ing for that perfect vase, lamp or other objet d’art, you are sure to find it at Franklin’s! an unparalleled candle selection awaits you, brands like Seda France, aspen Bay, and Barr Co. Coffee and Tea Connoisseurs-you’ll find all the accoutrement necessary for your gourmet home experience. Of course Franklin didn’t forget his four-legged friends. He’s wrangled up about the funkiest selection of pet accessories on island! Clever greeting cards, unique Holiday Decor, and art from St. Croix’s finest artists will make you return time and again. Come West-make a day of it! Have a healthy lunch and cappuccino at polly’s, and step next door to a shop you may til now have thought you could only find state-side! #4 Strand Street, Frederiksted. F’sted Map #1

The Museum Store – 340-692-2874 St. George Village Botanical Garden museum Store specializes in botanically themed gifts, books and local art. Offering tasteful home decor and dazzling jewelry designs matched only by the Garden itself! if you’re a cook you’ll find one of the best collection of cookbooks on the island and other kitchen items. There’s great stuff for kids as well, with a focus on toys and books that are both fun and educational. remember your trip to the Botanical Garden and St. Croix with a memento from The museum Store. St. Croix Map #22

“Fumarola” incense burners hand-painted by Manuela at Rustico. Susan Wall

Oprah’s Favorite...Franklin’s Favorite...”Japanese Quince” from Seda France. Franklin’s on the Waterfront, Frederiksted. Delight Your Senses!

Rustico – 340-718-7257 rustico is a gallery of treasures for your home or office. From original art to unique custom gifts, rustico specializes in aroma therapy, candles, unique wood carvings, jewelry and floral designs by manuela, silk and latex flowers and plants, original paintings, patio furniture, pottery and many other authentic Caribbean arts and crafts. Conveniently located in princesse plaza, heading west on route 75 (0.3 miles from 5 Corners). Twelve years meeting the decoration needs of St Croix`s local clientele and visitors from around the world, rustico works hard to keep its merchandise fresh and original. Island Map #5


Tavern 1844’s Brie & Arugula Burger with a Panko-crusted and Deep-fried wedge of Brie, Fresh Arugula, Tomato, and Truffle Aioli! Susan Wall

Ace Roti Shop – 340-719-(ROTI)7684“Calling all Curry Eaters!” are you craving for curry dishes at an affordable price? Well, look no further. aCE roti Shop specializes in traditional Trinidadian indian curries. you will find chicken, beef, shrimp, fish, and goat curry on our daily menu. We offer two types of roti (bread) to soak up our delicious curry -- dhal puri and paratha aka buss-up-shut. On Saturdays, we serve a traditional Trinidadian appetizer called “Doubles” featured on andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods. it is served hot with our homemade Tamarind Chutney. Don’t for-get to try our homemade drinks which include Sorrel, mauby, peanut punch, Carrot with Beet, and our delicious selection of indian desserts! We’re open Tuesday – Saturday, 10-4:30 pm and located at 182 richmond, just three minutes East of Christiansted. St. Croix Map #31

Alley Galley – 340-773-0030We’re Christiansted’s only Down Town Deli and liquor Store! We sell breakfast sandwiches, bagels, muffins, coffee and bush tea. lunch is good and cheap: Giant deli sandwiches and wraps + homemade salads and soups. Chips and snack foods + homemade brownies, cookies, and cakes and a full selection of juice, soda, waters, cigarettes, and ice. We’re a full-service liquor Store including a Wine Cellar. We sell the cheapest walk-with drinks in town! Cold beer starts at $1.75 and pina Coladas on tap! Take a picnic lunch to the beach or on your trip to Buck island or just back to hour hotel. located one block off the boardwalk on Strand Street in the Comanche Hotel. We are open mon – Sat 7:30 am – 6 pm and Sun, 8 am – 4 pm. Csted Map # 5.

Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium – 340-692-6283Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner on our board-walk patio or in our breezy open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful Christiansted Harbor.

Sit back and watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or mahi-mahi (a fish so nice we named it twice). We special-ize in the fresh seafood that is brought to our dock every day. Voted Best New restaurant in St. Croix, 2008 (Vi Daily News), we feature a creative dinner menu incorporating an eclectic blend of world cuisines, a unique and affordable wine list, and drink specials from the most com-plete bar on the island. Open 7 days a week. mC, Visa. C’sted Map #60

Avocado Pit – 340-773-9843This bistro cafe, located adjacent to Christiansted Fort on the Boardwalk overlooking the harbor, is a must for your stay in St Croix. Visitors return year after year. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, ice cream, smoothies, beer or even a rum. Try our signature breakfast, granola with fresh fruit and yogurt. Eggs served any style. lunch features include spicy tuna wrap, deli style sand-wiches, burgers or our lunch special (changes daily). Box lunches available for your Buck island trip, beach day, or dive adventure. Call ahead or order on the day. Voted “Best Breakfast on St Croix” multiple years by the readers of the Daily News. Open daily from 7:00am. C’sted Map #100

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st. Croix boasts many talented chefs preparing some of the most creative and flavorful cooking in the Caribbean. here you’ll find dining experiences to please any palette, whether you are seeking world-class international cuisine, a casual family meal, or a quick and delicious take out!

Your setting might be the Christiansted boardwalk, an historic townhouse, club, bistro, or coffee house. Dining at a marina, viewing Buck island, watching the waves on the north shore, or one of the stellar sunsets in Frederiksted could be fun, too!

ethnic cuisines can be found at a host of great restaurants around the island. Also try West indian dishes and local, organically-grown salad fixings. Local lobster and the catch-of-the-day, like Wahoo, Mahi, or tuna are a must!

Frederiksted has several quaint ocean-front eateries specializing in everything from elegant dining to soul food to world-class coffees, smoothies, and light fare. try sunday brunch or live Jazz on the weekends.

Check our easy Dining Guide on Page 30 for a quick summary of cuisine, meals, and credit card infor-mation. hours may vary seasonally so phone ahead for reservations.

Bon Appetit!

A Culinary Tour


The Bistro’s Sesame Chop Chicken Salad with romaine, mandarin oranges, sesame seeds, cilantro, wonton strips, almonds, and sesame-ginger vinaigrette! Susan Wall


On the Christiansted Boardwalk overlooking the Harbor

www.angrynates.com 692-6283

On the Christiansted Boardwalk overlooking the Harbor

www.angrynates.com 340-692-6283

Open 7 Days a Week for Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerOpen 7 Days a Week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

340-773-7769 FOR RESERVATIONS55 Company Street

Open 7 days a week7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Breakfast, Lunchand Dinner

Sunday Brunch The Sperbers-Emily, Lily, Victoria, Miles.

Seafood & SteaksClassic Pizza

Fresh Fruit SmoothiesIce Creams

The Bistro – The friendly staff at The Bistro offers a conve-nient and unique dining experience with great service, great food, great coffees and great drinks. We offer outdoor seating or indoor air conditioned dining; fast carry-out service is also available. The Bistro opens early and serves breakfast and lunch monday through Saturday. The baristas and chefs special-ize in fresh coffees, espresso, daily breads, bagels, pastries, salads, soups and sandwiches. The menu and environment are kid friendly with a dedicated focus on health conscious options. The Bistro, located in Gallows Bay in Christiansted, is next to the local bookstore and specialty shops favored by many islanders. Find easy directions and check out the full food and drink menus online at www.theBistroVi.com. Csted Map #4

café fresco – 340-719-0126located in an old-world style, walk-through courtyard in the historic pentheny building (1813), we offer long-time favorites, like “the funky chicken salad” and “the fresco phatty” near our famous mermaid fountain or under our

Rum & Wine Barunder the Comanche Bridge

Opens at 4 pm every dayWine Tasting every �urs, 6 pm

Happy Hour �urs & Fri, 5 – 7 pm

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gourmet lunch on-the-go, use our curb-side ser-vice or in-town delivery (voted “Best Delivery” in the latest Daily News readers’ poll). Open mon – Wed, 8 am to 2:30 pm, Thurs – Sat, 8 am to 9:00 pm—live music 6-9 pm. C’sted Map #7

Club Comanche Pavilion Lounge/Rum & Wine Bar – 340-773-0210The historic and fabled Club Comanche Hotel offers two new meeting spots—The pavilion lounge and The rum & Wine Bar. The beautiful, timber-framed pavilion lounge upstairs overlooks Christiansted Harbor. Enjoy hand-crafted cock-tails (best handmade mojitos in the Caribbean), $10. menu plates, and live music Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm in a casual, elegant atmo-sphere. The rum & Wine Bar (St. Croix’s only), under the Comanche bridge, is in an original Danish settlement structure built in 1756. This cozy space, with over 20 varieties of rum and reasonably-priced wines, opens into a beautiful secluded garden. Wine tastings every Thursday at 6 pm with special tapas – four glasses for twenty bucks! live piano music Fridays at happy hour 5-7 pm. Both spots open every day at 4 pm. www.clubcomanche.com C’sted Map #10

Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar

Monday - Thursday 11am - 12amFriday & Saturday 11am - 2am

5032 Anchor Way, Arawak Bldg. Suite 1, Christiansted

(Across from Gallows Bay Hardware)

Authentic Mexican FoodLUNCH & DINNER

340-713-0222

big green awning. From our daily homemade soups, salad dressings, and fresh-cut vegetables, to our home-brewed hibiscus-passion iced tea and ground-fresh coffee, all that comes out of our kitchen is made with pride just for you. a European feel in the heart of Christiansted, we are a quick walk from government parking lot; enter on Strand or King Streets. For breakfast or

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Ft. Christian Brew Pub – 340-713-9820Enjoy casual boardwalk dining or upstairs with a spectacular view of the harbor at the Vis’ only micro-brewery/pub. in addition to burgers, wings, soup & salads, our unique menu features crab, duck, steamed mussels, shrimp & fresh local fish. Dine from 11 am - 10 pm daily. 5 hand-crafted ales are brewed on the premises & served frosty cold on tap. mon night specials include free draft ale with a steak or seafood entree; Two for Tues features 2 for 1 drinks from 5 – 9 pm; Wed is $15 for a Bucket of Beers; Thirsty Thurs are quenched with $10 pitchers of ale. ½-price appetizers are featured during Happy Hours mon thru Fri from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. On Sat enjoy $5 Bloody marys all day with $2 Beer & $4 Well Drinks from 9 pm to 11 pm. Voted the “Bar with the Best live Entertainment in the Vi” by Daily News readers for 2011! mC, ViSa. Csted Map #92

Galangal – 340-773-0076as one approaches the 1729 House, the tan one across from Fort Christiansvaern park, the Galangal sign, made from wine corks by a patron, is hardly visible from the street. Opening the aubergine door is almost magical as one steps inside an elegant white-table dining room filled with original paint-ings, and indo-Colonial architectural elements. Sitting down at the cool, dry granite bar, one just knows their martini is going to be ice cold and the red wine will be at 65 degrees. Galangal specializes in authentic modern Thai cuisine, combining tradi-tional ingredients with international flavors and tech-niques. Freshness is the key to Galangal’s bold flavors and consistent quality. Spices from Vietnam and Singapore, curry pastes from Bangkok and unusual asian vegetables grown in our own gardens give Galangal’s dishes their unique and authentic flavors. Even the soup is made à la minute. St. Croix’s #1 din-ing destination- (tripadvisor.com). Dinner 5:30 - 9:30. Closed Sunday and monday. C’sted Map # 26

Jaccar Organic & Natural Sorbets – 340-719-6999How do these flavors sound – Berry Trilogy, Carambola passionfruit, Guava, lemon, lime, mango, papaya, pineapple, raspberry, and Soursop? Our Organic Sorbets and Fruit pops are made in house with fruit pulp, lime juice and Organic Blue agave Nectar, and available in con-tainers from 4-32 oz. Try a great Fruit Smoothie! Homemade Butter Cookies are sold in 1/4-pound containers along with home made ice cream and gelato in small batches. last year won “Best ice Cream parlor in the USVi,” Daily News readers’ poll, 2nd place at “Crucian Fusion, and 2nd place in “Taste of St. Croix” Desserts! This year won 1st place Dessert at Cuisine on the Green/Taste of St. Croix event. located in Gallows Bay around the corner from Undercover Books. Open mon 12-6 pm, Tues – Sat 10 am-6 pm. Visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/jaccarorganicsorbet C’sted Map #52

John Eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge – 715-7977We’ve brought the casual vibe of an open-air country roadhouse to the Caribbean and cre-ated “Tennessee by the Sea!” This latest addi-tion to the Christiansted boardwalk is fast becoming both a local favorite and a “must experience” destination for visitors. Our menu features a creative twist on the classics of southern cuisine, from hush puppies to fresh salads, and po’boy sandwiches to chicken fried steak. Choose between BBQ specialties we hardwood smoke on site and signature entrees like pan-seared catfish and Coca-Cola marinat-ed hanger steak. Our 2 full bars are manned by St. Croix’s most skillful mixologists, ready with cold beers, frozen drinks, and exotic cocktails. Co-owned by singer/songwriter John Eddie, our “venue with a view” offers great live music most nights. www.lowlifebarandrefuge.com C’sted Map # 30

Maria’s Cantina – 340-713-0222This mexican restaurant & Sport Bar (little mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by chef maria Fonrouge—actually from mexico! They will transport you there with authentic mexican Cuisine—something for everyone—meat lovers to vegan. Busy? No problem! Go-go Burritos and Tacos, made-to-order, are served as fast you can say “andale!” Special-value Kids menu. margaritas, Sangria, micheladas, and maria’s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TV’s for our Sport Fans. Eat in aC or out in the new courtyard. Kitchen open monday to Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 am and Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 2 am. mariascantinastx.com Csted Map #27

Savant – 340-713-8666This little place is hard to describe. it has the ultimate food with a really cool vibe. inside is cozy and sophisticated as well. The Courtyard is an open-air piece of art they do tell. The food is the most creative they say (voted “most Creative Cuisine,” Daily News 2009 readers’ poll). From our kitchen comes fresh fish, grilled baby cala-mari, and our famous stuffed filet. The specials are over the top — you just won’t know what to order in this little spot. as hard as you try, you might never find as interesting a place as this to dine — from the food, to the wine, to the magic of this place and even to your waiter’s happy little face. people travel from one place to the next but always return and say Savant is the best. We could list all of our awards and all our grand fetes, but the best thing to do is just ask any-body on the streets! Dinner, monday-Saturday, 6-10pm. Csted Map #144

Tavern 1844 – 340-773-1844if you’re craving an incredible burger and a draft beer to wash it down with, come to Tavern 1844. How about a dozen fresh-shucked oys-ters, or our signature lobster mac ‘n cheese or

Rum & Wine Barunder the Comanche Bridge

Opens at 4 pm every dayWine Tasting every �urs, 6 pm

Happy Hour �urs & Fri, 5 – 7 pm

�e Pavilion LoungeUpstairs at the ComancheOpens at 4 pm every day

Live Music Friday and Saturday at 8 pmBest handmade Mojitos in the Caribbean



award-winning handmade ravioli? Tavern 1844 has the largest beer menu in the Vi and a burger menu just as compelling. Every dish is made to order, so be prepared to have your taste buds re-vitalized! Try out never-been-frozen mussels steamed in the broth of the day along with some hand-cut, duck-fat fries or just Brussels sprouts sauteed with bacon. in a great atmosphere just two blocks up from the board-walk, Tavern 1844 is the best place on island for burgers and seafood and the only place on island for a draft Guinness! Facebook us! Csted Map #28

The Court Yard Restaurant – 340-773-7769Nestled in historic downtown Christiansted, The Court yard on Company Street will delight you with its variety of cuisines and relaxed atmosphere. The Court yard offers something special for everyone entailing great seafood, fresh salads, pizza, steaks, and house made desserts. Try our signature cocktail menu. as a recent winner of the Soup De Cure, The Court yard has become one of St. Croix must visit restaurants. Not only will you have an amazing

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Down Town Deli & Liquor StoreGreat Deli Sandwiches

Homemade Soups & SaladsCold Drinks & Snacks

Cheapest Walk-With Drinks in Town!

Mon - Sat 7:30 am to 6 pm

Sunday8:00 amto 4 pm

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Down Town Deli & Liquor Store

Mon - Sat 7:30 am to 6 pm

Sunday8:00 amto 4 pm

dining experience, but you will dine in a piece of history. Our Danish courtyard has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century. rod iron gates, stone walls, and a cool breeze help The Court yard on Company Street retain its place as a staple of Christiansted. We look forward to your family joining ours. Csted Map #4

You Are Here Bar & Grille – 340-713-0246you are Here Bar & Grille is tucked away in Kings alley, just off the Boardwalk. Owner, andrew Havanchak, moved to St. Croix two years ago and fell in love with St. Croix and decided to build on it! The atmosphere at you are Here is Unique, Fun, and Upbeat merging local and Continental culture. local artists showcase their artwork, we have free WiFi, a power strip at the bar for plug-ins, and the menu offers food that is both Quick and Savory. Open 11 am -11 pm, monday - Saturday, it is home of the largest World map on island so you’ll always know where you are when you are Here! C’sted Map #13

340-713-0246www.youareherestx.com

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Home of the “Best Pizza” on Island!Next to Hot Heads, Christiansted

Home of the “Best Pizza” on Island!

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Beachside Café 340-772-1205 or 340-772-1266Beach Side Café overlooking the Caribbean Sea—feast your senses! Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and monday for lunch and dinner; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Taste Chef Chad’s delicious dishes and daily specials and join us for mexican mondays and Tuscan Thursdays! look for the upcoming 2 for 1 Wine Specials with 2012 affordable Wine Spectator award of Excellence selections! Save 2nd Fridays for monthly Wine and Food pairings! live music every Saturday night! your celebra-tions welcome. We’re coming up on our 10th anniversary in January, 2013! Visit www.sandcastleonthebeach/beachcam for live photo glimpse and check out the menu choices. reserve ahead for beach tables! Our sunsets are waiting for you! Fsted Map #14

The Blue Moon • 340-772-2222 where jazz has a home, is located in historic Victoria House at 7 Strand Street. award-winning cuisine with a Cajun flair, featuring fresh local fish, great salads, their unique New Orleans alfredo, and homemade des-serts. an extensive selection of fine wines is available to complement your meal. Join us Wednesday and Friday nights and at Sunday Brunch for the island’s best live jazz scene, in an eclectic open-air setting on the Frederiksted waterfront. Be sure to stop in for a cocktail at sunset. Open 6 days a week – lunch Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 2 p.m., din-ner Tuesday – Saturday 6 pm – until, Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 a.m. – 2 pm. reservations suggested. mC, ViSa. F’sted Map #26

Cruzan Barrel – 340-713-0612Cruzan Barrel is located at # 2 Strand Street on the waterfront in Frederiksted. Open on cruise ship days, we feature a fine selection of local products including Fort Christian Brew pub apparel, their fine selections of beers, and an assortment of Cruzan rums and other local gift items. also highlighted are Jaccar Organic and Natural Sorbets in several delicious local flavors and styles. in case you need a vehicle to see the island, Budget rent-a-Car also maintains and office at Cruzan Barrel. So if you need an ice cold, local hand-crafted ale, or a car to go and find one, stop in and see us at Cruzan Barrel! F’sted Map #5

Polly’s at the Pier Internet Cafe—340-719-WIFI (9434)Coffee lovers rejoice! Enjoy world-class cof-fees, a decadent Ghirardelli Frappe, or a 100% Fruit Smoothie in a “hip, funky, and friendly” Urban-Caribbean art gallery. Our selection of loose-leaf teas is unsurpassed on the island. polly’s showcase salads are made from the freshest local organic produce that our beauti-ful and bountiful island has to offer. Our wraps are healthy and light. Sweet pea’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are served up with Buttery perfection! Frederik’s loveburger was voted #1 Veggie Burger on St. Croix! Sip a glass of organic wine, or relish a dish of local ice cream, and capture an incredible West End Sunset. Three internet stations plus Wi-Fi. polly’s at the pier...”an Uptown Coffee Shop in Downtown Frederiksted.” Open weekdays from 7am-6pm, Sat/Sun 8am-5pm. F’sted Map #1

Rhythms at Rainbow Beach – 340-772-0002Just one mile North of the Cruise Ship pier in Frederiksted, rhythms offers the island’s best limin’ beach! Hang with the locas and play volleyball in the sand or catch the best sun-set of your life – maybe even see the “Green Flash!” Great food and drinks. Best bands every Sunday, 3-7pm. Open 7 days a week, 11:30 am – 7:00 pm. Fsted Map #3

“Frederik’s Loveburger” — Not a Lick of Meat in it, and Always Served With Love! LEGENDARY! Only at Polly’s at the Pier, Frederiksted. Susan Wall

The popular Grilled Lobster dinner at Turtle’s After Dark, Frederiksted! Susan Wall


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“�e Ocean is our Playground!”

Jet Ski Rentals @ Rainbow Beach

Ride Red, Ride Fast!

www.cruzanwatersports.comPhone: 340-277-8295

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Just one mile north of the Cruise Ship Pier in Frederiksted

● Great food & drinks● Best bands every Sunday, 3-7pm● Spectacular sunset● Hang with the locals

340-772-0002340-772-0002

We offer the simple living, beach-style. Come get lost with us for a few hours!

Come Limin’ on St. Croix’s Best Beach!

Open 7 days a Week 11:30 - 7:00pm

Open 7 days a Week 11:30 - 7:00pm

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Open on Cruise Ship Days

TurtlesDeli – 340-772-3676Turtles After Dark – 340-772-3936Turtles Deli has won international acclaim and numerous awards including ‘The Best Deli in the Virgin islands,’ in a Daily News readers’ poll, for their oversized, sumptuous sandwiches on fresh baked breads. St. Croix’s only seaside gourmet deli is a must stop on your Frederiksted visit for delicious sandwiches, pastries, and specialty coffees. Open 8:30 am for coffee/pastries, 9:30 -5 pm for sandwiches. monday - Saturday. Call in orders and take out.Turtles after Dark, right above the deli, serves everything the deli doesn’t from 100% angus Burgers to Grilled lobster platters and succulent steaks. Fifty-cent wings on game nights. local specialties include man Soup and Kallaloo. Three Time Winner in the Crucian Fusion Culinary awards. Full Bar. Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. F’sted Map #8

St. Croix’s only seaside Deli and Co�ee Shop.

Serving Gourmet sandwiches and specialty co�ees.

Monday thru Saturday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sit back and enjoy a Caribbean sunset in a relaxing atmosphere.

Come join us in our restaurant 7 days a week!

Lunch - Dinner & Sunday Brunch(340) 772-3936

(340) 772-3676

Try Divi Carina Bay’s Kalaloo of experiences! From modern day stone-aged cooking with the Rok Dining to the most raved about pizza at East End Pizza. Mixing Caribbean Culture with American �are there is Caribbean Beach Barbecue or Pig Roast Night both held beach side. You can also check out the nightly entertainment. Reservations are required. Call (340) 773-9700!

Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive ResortWhere there’s fun for everyone!

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Rhythm’s at Rainbow Beach serves up Neptune Tuna Salad with a view! Susan Wall

Divi Carina Bay Resort – 340-773-9700From the daily lunch buffet seaside at Dockside, to the island’s best brick-oven pizza at East End pizza to rok Dining and the lobster Fest at the Starlite Grille; there’s always a great dining experience to be had at Divi Carina Bay! mondays…”meet the Cooks” as they amaze you with their culinary talents. Tuesdays, Viva italia during the “Taste of italy Buffet” along with Kiki & the Fire Dancers. Wednesday…go loco at the “mexican Buffet” and place your bet at the Crab races with Tito & Sue. Thursday is the “Caribbean Beach Barbeque”, complete with Steel pans, Quadrille Dancers and mocko Jumbies! Saturday night is the “Beachside pig roast” with live entertain-ment that’ll have you dancing the night away! www.divicarinabay.com Island Map #105

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Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583)We’re a restaurant! We’re a market! We’re a deli! and, we’re new on St. Croix’s East End right across from Buck island so all diners have a fabulous view! Specialties include steaks and seafood, lori’s Famous fried chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, Chicken pot pie, huge hot and cold sandwiches, paninis, salads, and pizzas. The market features specialty items including local produce, wine, beer, and imported cheeses. Our Deli offers ice cream plus a bakery, coffee bar and take out meals. restaurant open for brunch, lunch, and dinner Tuesday -Saturday, 9 am–9 pm and Sunday from 9 am–8 pm. The market is open every day from 6 am–10 pm and the Deli Tuesday–Saturday, 6 am–10 pm. Find sample menus on our website at www.bluewaterterrace.com St. Croix Map # 40

The Buccaneer Restaurants – 340-712-2100The Buccaneer, just minutes east of Christiansted on route 82, offers casual open-air dining beachside at The mermaid for lunch and seasonal dinners. Soups, salads, burgers, fish, sandwiches, along with tropical drinks and vintage cocktails. Daily 11:30-5:30pm. Enjoy cocktails with a view, fine wines and dining al fresco or in a/c in the historic Great House at the award-winning Terrace restaurant. Daily specials include fresh fish and seafood, steaks, pasta, and heavenly desserts. live entertainment season-ally. Casual chic dress code. reservations please. Cocktails from 4-11 pm, light menu from 5-9:30 pm and dinner 6-9:30 pm. See menus at www.thebuc-caneer.com/dine.htm. Children’s menus available. a member of Historic Hotels of america. awarded “Best Sunset Bar” by Brides magazine; 2010 Wine Spectator award of Excellence. St. Croix Map #88

Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 For the best in local and off-island entertainment, check out this schedule. We have llewellyn singing songs of the Caribbean on Saturday nights, guitar virtuoso Steve Katz on Sunday. mercy Child plays on Fridays except once a month when we feature

1/4 mile East of Christiansted Reservations 340-713-18681/4 mile East of Christiansted Reservations 340-713-1868

Pickled GreekThe

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Saturdays 4 pm until$5 GYROS! (eat in only)

Open 6 days a week from 11am til 9“NEVER ON SUNDAY”

Open 6 days a week from 11am til 9“NEVER ON SUNDAY”

FOOD • DRINK • FUN!East End Road

one of Chicken Charlie’s amazing bands from the states. Come out and dance to your favorite sixties rock-n-roll and feast on fresh local lobster, great steaks and other specials. “There’s nothing like a hamburger at Cheeseburger’s (overheard recently), the East End Headquarters for food, fun, and frolic!” St. Croix Map #92

Cultured Pelican Ristorante – 340-773-3333located in the Coakley Bay Condos, the Cultured pelican is a great spot for sipping a daiquiri or glass of wine at sunset while enjoy-ing a Buck island view. Count on a tempting selection of home-style italian favorites at this open air East End haunt. a favorite of locals and visitors alike. an imaginative dinner menu with nightly specials is served from 6pm Tuesday - Sunday evenings. Enticing starters lead up to entrees like pastas, veal and fresh fish. pizza and calzones are offered to eat in or take out. a fabulous Sunday brunch is served from 10am to 2pm and offers $2 Bloody marys and mimosas. The entire menu is available for takeout as well as a complete catering menu. mC/ViSa. reservations suggested. www.culturedpelican.com. Island Map #1

Duggan’s Reef • 340-773-9800it’s easy to see why this beachfront restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 20 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! an informal, open-to-the-breeze spot over-looking Buck island, Duggan’s is open for dinner every night from 6 to 9:00. Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list with local conch chowder. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and your choice of freshly prepared desserts. Try Frank Duggan’s Sunday Brunch 11 am – 2:00 pm with Eggs Benedict, Quiche, weekly specials, and $3 mimosas or Bloody marys. reservations welcomed. mC, ViSa. Island Map #100

The Galleon – 340-718-9948a classic island favorite overlooking the yachts at Green Cay marina. Happy Hour 4-6pm and dinner 6-10pm seven days a week, Sunday Brunch 10-2pm. Try Executive Chef Kenneth Biggs’ imaginative appetizers like Homemade pasta, Housemade Duck liver pate, Escargot provencale, or Caesar salad prepared tableside, and a gourmet entrée – fresh local lobster when available, osso bucco, Chateaubriand for two, or “The Galleon” filet mignon topped with lob-ster medallions – then let our knowledgeable staff suggest a wine from our extensive, award-winning Wine Spectator award cellar to com-pliment your meal. Vegetarian specials, luscious desserts. piano bar and live music nightly by St. Croix’s best! New Bar menu! Secure parking, air-conditioned, reservations recommended. ViSa, mC, amEX. St. Croix Map #91

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Happy Hour Daily

Award winning BBQ and more!Dine-in or Takeout

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Good Spirits House BBQ Pulled-Pork Sandwich with Homemade Creamed Spinach and Fried Plantains. Susan Wall

The Pickled Greek – 340-713-1868peter Skrivanos and his family welcome you with open arms and old world recipes! Our award-winning menu was inspired by the home-cooked Greek meals that peter’s mother and grandmother prepared for him as a child. as with many Greek family recipes nothing was written – instead they were handed down with a pinch of this and a dash of that. His chefs work with peter to recreate childhood recipes com-plete with favorites like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, authentic Greek gyros, and mousake. Enjoy one of our famous Greek pizza – highly recommended! and don’t forget peter’s famous Bakalava ice cream! located ¼ mile East of Christiansted. mon – Sat, 4-10pm. Call for reservations, takeout, private parties. “its like Greece without the airfare!” New look, new feel, same great food. St. Croix Map #87

St. Croix’s East EndGorgeous Buck Island View!

St. Croix’s East EndGorgeous Buck Island View!

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Good Spirits – 340-692-4663Good Spirits, on the East End road at The reef, is a fun, unique island spot for award-winning food in a casual, outdoor venue at very affordable prices. loyal customers feast on house-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, hand-crafted burgers and homemade desserts. Happy hour daily and nightly specials make Good Spirits an East End destination! Free WiFi! Good Spirits is a great place to grab a family meal to go—no one does takeout better! Feeding a large group? Just give us a call! We’ve also got a small market with snacks, bottled water, beer, wine, liquor, bagged ice and more. Good Spirits also offers villa provisioning and delivery. Visit goodspiritsvi.com or facebook.com/goodspiritsvi Island Map #7


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Mocha Jumbies – 340-718-5252Come to mocha Jumbies Cafe and enjoy our relaxing atmosphere with great food, desserts and specialty/clas-sic coffee drinks. We have the island’s freshest coffee which can be transformed into a creative assort-ment of drinks. Try the hand-crafted sodas such as Water melon/prickly pear and other island favorites. Or just have a classic cappuccino from our beautiful italian espresso machine but, with locally-roasted beans from Virgin island Coffee roasters! We offer a yummy selection of sandwiches from vegetarian meatball sub to our tasty Scarano italian Sub. Finish the experi-ence off with our Coconut palm pie! We are located on Northshore road in princesse plaza . Our hours are mon-Fri, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sat, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call your order in ahead! Island Map #3

Authentic Mexican FoodLunch - Dinner

Open every day but Tuesday11 am - until? (the last person pays their bill)

340-778-9650

340-718-5252

Monday - Friday: 7 am - 4 pmSaturday: 8 am - 5 pm

Monday - Friday: 7 am - 4 pmSaturday: 8 am - 5 pm

Eat Mexican at Pirate’s Tavern, Salt River Marina, and dive into a Chicken Burrito Platter with Vegan Refried Beans and Sazon Rice. Margarita’s a given! Susan Wall

Pirate’s Tavern – 340-778-9650pirates Tavern is located in the quaint Salt river marina. Salt river is a National park and the marina and restaurant are within the boundaries of the park. at pirates Tavern you will find an eclectic mix of locals, tourists, businessmen and women, retirees and even college students. pirates Tavern is well known for its authentic mexican food, daily specials, and great drinks – Home of the 20-oz, $5.00 margarita! Come on by and enjoy. Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm for the kitchen, bar stays open until the last bill is paid! St. Croix Map #106

The Palms at Pelican Cove – 340-718-8920Enjoy Sunday Brunch from 10 am - 2 pm, and throughout the rest of the week, The palms has an exciting schedule of live entertainment and events

such as Trivia Night on monday and Caribbean Night on Wednesday. The chefs have put together a tantalizing menu to please every palate, includ-ing our special bar menu served until 10 pm. and for special holidays like Easter, mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the palms does a lovely menu for you to celebrate with family in a beautiful beachside setting. The palms at pelican Cove is an ideal loca-tion for your St. Croix destination wedding or other special event. Business travelers will enjoy the 1000 square foot air-conditioned meeting room. please call for reservations. St. Croix May #6

The Waves at Cane Bay – 340-718-1815 or 340-718-4745Experience intimate seaside dining at The Waves at Cane Bay. Casually elegant, The Waves has beautiful views of Cane Bay, Hamm’s Bluff, and gorgeous sunsets. The Waves serves fine cuts of meat, locally caught seafood, and fresh vegetables along with creative and delicious Chef ’s specials. The Waves also has a fully stocked bar with Happy Hour daily from 4-6 pm plus nightly drink specials. Open seven nights a week for dinner from 6-10 pm and for Sunday Brunch from 10:30 am-2:30 pm. reservations suggested. The Waves at Cane Bay … fine dining on the rocks! Island Map #80

Mocha Jumbies Jerk-rubbed Chicken Breast Sandwich with Avocado, Mango Chutney, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion. Yum! Susan Wall


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El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285“people like coming here.” This colorful, fam-ily restaurant offers up a Caribbean, latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over ten years. if you like fresh fish, lobster, conch, and shrimp, or chicken, steaks, and pork chops, you have to try the way they do it at El Flamboyant! yvonne Villegas learned to cook from her mother who had a restaurant in puerto rico for many years. Now its yvonne’s turn to cook and serve these coveted family recipes. The Happy Hour tradition on Thursday and Friday nights is to stop for a drink then take shish-kabobs home from the drive-up booth on the road! located mid-island between Centerline road and the Highway on route #663, they are open every day. See the ad for hours or give us a call 340-779-3285. St. Croix Map #28

Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort Restaurants – 340-778-3800Welcome to our open-air restaurants at renaissance Carambola Beach resort & Spa with inspiring cuisine, an extensive wine cabinet, and attentive Caribbean service. Our Saman restaurant offers breakfast on the terrace or inside with the mahogany-framed doors wide open to enjoy the morning sea air and views. poolside by the beach is our Flamboyant Beach Bar. Kick back and enjoy a Cruzan frozen beverage or a cold beer with your lunch from the grill. Experience the famous pirates Buffet & mocko Jumbies Show. Dance under the starry sky and taste local St. Croix cuisine. Saman open 7 days a week, 7 am – 10:30 am. Flamboyant Bar open 7 days a week, 11:30 am – 11 pm. pirate Buffet every Friday from 6:30 -9:30 pm. reservations please. www.carambolabeach.com St. Croix Map #33

Salud Bistro • 340-718-7900Salud is your unique dining destination for St. Croix’s most creative cuisine (The Daily News), a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, and St. Croix’s best mojitos and martinis. Salud’s menu bursts with the sun-soaked flavors of Southern France, italy, Greece, Turkey, and North africa — with every menu item from bread to des-serts made in-house, and featuring fresh local fish, duck, lamb, and steaks. Enjoy Spanish cuisine? Join Salud every Tuesday night when we celebrate Spain with 2 for 1 bottles of wine from the Spanish speaking world and paella. Salud’s lively atmosphere gets more boisterous on Friday nights with live spanish and classical guitar. There’s plenty of parking at Salud’s con-venient, central location just 5 minutes west of Christiansted on Northside rd. rt. 75. So, join us at Salud, St. Croix’s #1 Dining Destination (gotostcroix.com). Closed Sundays. 718-7900. www.saludbistro.com Salud! Island Map #44

ST. CROIX CARAMBOLABEACH RESORT & SPA

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FLAMBOYANT BAR & GRILL

SAMAN TERRACE

Continental Cuisine with Caribbean Flair

RENAISSANCE®

10th year!

Caribbean • Latin • SeafoodOpen Mon & Tues, 11:30 - 6pm

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 11:30 - 9pmSun, 10:30 - 8pm

340-779-3285Mid-Island, Rt. 663

Dining on the beach is alive and well at The Palms at Pelican Cove serving up Shrimp with Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, and Spinach over Linguine in Pesto! Susan Wall


restaurant Phone (340) cuisine Meals credit cards reservations Loc.

Ace roti shop 719-7684 Indian / Caribbean L None No C

Alley Galley 773-0030 Deli / Snack Foods / Liquors B, L MC, V No C

Angry Nates Boathouse & seafood emporium 692-6283 Seafood/World Cuisine B, L, D MC, V Recommended C

Avocado Pitt 773-9843 Continental / Deli B, L AE, MC, V No C

Beachside café 772-1205 Seafood / Steakhouse B, L, D, BR AE, MC, V Recommended F

Blue Moon 772-2222 Contemporary L, D, BR MC, V Recommended F

Blue water terrace 692-2583 Restaurant / Market / Deli BR, L, D AE, MC, V Recimmended E

café fresco 719-0126 soups/salads/Wraps B/L D, MC, V No C

cheeseburgers 718-1118 Continental L, D, BR MC, V NO E

comanche Pavilion Lounge 773-0210 hand-Crafted Cocktails D AE, MC, V No C

comanche rum & wine Bar 773-0210 Caribbean Rums/Wines D AE, MC, V No C

cruzan Barrel 713-0612 Beer / Rum / Sorbets MC, V No F

cultured Pelican ristorante 773-3333 Italian, Seafood D, BR AE, MC, V Recommended E

Dockside at Divi carina Bay 773-9700 Burgers, Salads, Fish L, D AE, MC, V No E

Duggan’s reef 773-9800 Seafood / Steakhouse D, BR MC, V Recommended E

east end Pizza at Divi carina Bay 773-9700 Brick-Oven Pizza D AE, MC, V No E

el Flamboyant 779-3285 Latin / Seafood / Caribbean L, D, BR None No M

Flamboyant Beach Bar at carambola 778-3800 Beer / Frozen Drinks / Grill L. D AE, D, MC,V Recommended N

Fort christian Brew Pub 713-9820 Cajun / Continental L, D MC, V No C

Freedom city surf Board shop & Grill 713-5159 Casual Beachside Dining B, L, D D, MC, V No F

Galangal 773-0076 Authentic / Modern / Thai D AE, MC, V Recommended C

the Galleon 718-9948 French / Seafood D AE, MC, V Recommended E

Good spirits 692-4663 BBQ / Burgers / Sandwiches L, D D, MC, V, ATM No E

Jaccar sorbet 719-6999 Organic / Local / Homemade L None No G

John eddie’s Lowlife Bar & refuge 715-7977 Creative Country L, D, BR AE, D, MC, V Large Groups only C

Maria’s cantina 713-0222 Authentic Mexican L, D AE, MC, V No G

Mocha Jumbies 718-5252 Sandwiches/Coffee Specialties B, L MC, V No N

Pirate’s tavern 778-9650 Authentic Mexican Food L, D Debit, MC, V No N

Polly’s at the Pier 719-9434 Coffee/Internet/Fresh B, L, D, BR None No F

rhythms at rainbow Beach 772-0002 Casual Beachside Dining L, D MC, V No F

salud Bistro 718-7900 Mediterranean D AE, D, MC, V Recommended I

saman restaurant at carambola 778-3800 Breakfast / Pirates Buffet B, D AE, D, MC, V Recommended N

savant 713-8666 Thai / Mexican /Caribbean D AE, MC, V Recommended C

starlite Grille at Divi carina Bay 773-9700 Caribbean / American B, D AE, MC, V Recommended E

tavern 1844 773-1844 Beer / Burgers / Seafood D MC, V No C

the Bistro 772-2435 Continental/Expresso Bar B, L AE, MC, V No G

the court Yard restaurant 773-7769 American / Local / Seafood L, D MC, V Recommended C

the Mermaid at the Buccaneer 712-2100 Burgers / Salads / Fish L, D AE, CB, D, MC, V Recommended E

the Palms at Pelican cove 718-8920 Continental/Seafood/Sushi B, L, D, BR D, MC, V Recommended C

the Pickled Greek 713-1868 Authentic Homemade Greek L, D MC, V Recommended E

the terrace at the Buccaneer 712-2100 Seafood/Steak/Continental D AE, CB, D, MC, V Recommended E

the waves at cane Bay 718-1815 International / Seafood D, BR MC, V Recommended N

turtle’s After Dark 772-3936 American / Caribbean L, D, BR MC, V Recommended F

turtle’s Deli 772-3676 Sandwiches / Salads / Coffee B, L None No F

You Are here 227-6498 Local / Continental / Delicious! L, D D, MC, V No C

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location Key:Easy Dining Guide Christiansted ...... CEast End ............... E

Northshore ..........NSouthshore .......... SSunny Isle ........... SI

Frederiksted ........ FGallows Bay ........GMid Island ........... M

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calypSo / reggae / latinBuccaneer Terrace Lounge — Sat 7-10pm Cheeseburger’s — Sat 6-9pm

gUitar & SongAngry Nates — Thurs & Fri 5-8pmBuccaneer Terrace Lounge — Tues 6-10pmCheeseburger’s — Sun 6-9pmFort Christian Brew Pub — Fri 7-10pmGood Spirits — Sun 5-8pmSalud Bistro — Fri 7-10pmThe Galleon — Sat 6-10pm

Restaurant Entertainment JaZZ & BlUeSAngry Nates — Wed 5-8 pmBeachside Café — Sat 6:30-9:30pmBlue Moon — Fri 9-midnight, Wed 7-10pmBuccaneer Terrace Lounge — Wed, Thurs, Sun 7-10pmHip HopThe Court Yard — Fri 10:30pm - 4:00amKeyBoarD & SongComanche Rum & Wine Bar — Fri 5-7pmThe Galleon — Fri 6-10pmMiXeD VenUeBeachside Café — Sat 6:30-9:30pm

Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — Fri 7-10pmcafé fresco — Thurs, Fri, Sat 6-9pmCheeseburger’s — Fri 6-9pmComanche Pavilion Lounge — Fri 8pmDivi Casino Showbar — Fri 10pm-2am, Sat 9pm-2am, Sun 6pm-10pmJohn Eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge — Thurs, Fri, Sat 8-11:00pmThe Palms at Pelican Cove — Fri – Sat 6-9pm Rhythms at Rainbow Beach — Sun 3-7pmSteel pan Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — mon 7-10pmPalms at Pelican Cove — Sun 11-2pm

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Roger shepherd, of Premier Wines and spirits on st. Croix, had no trouble select-ing our “Best Pick” wine — Mollydooker’s the Boxer, of course.

“i love the Mollydooker wines!” said shepherd. “they have a tremendous cult following on st. Croix, and the winery spends nothing on advertising. it’s word-of-mouth,” he said, adding that Mollydook-er is Aussie for left-hander.

Mollydooker wines, largely shiraz and shiraz blends, are fruit-forward and sport cartoon labels designed by one the vineyard’s two left-handed owners. Based in the McLaren Vale wine region of south Australia, the boutique winery was founded by sparky and sarah Marquis in 2005. shortly thereafter, the Wine Advo-cate named the Boxer as “Best Value Red Wine in the World.” it chose the Violinist as “Best Value White Wine.” Over the years, Mollydooker has produced five wines that scored 99 points from Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate.

“the Boxer calls to me because st. Croix has taken ownership and practically made the wine its own,” shepherd said. “it’s Mollydooker’s entry level shiraz — as entry level as it can be at $55.00 on a wine list. You’ll find dark berries, some peppers, some chocolate.”

shepherd recommends pairing the Boxer with steak but insists that it stands alone beautifully. Like other Mollydooker shiraz wines, it tends toward a 15-16% alcohol content which is about 2% higher than a typical Pinot noir.

enjoy the Boxer in fine restaurants like savant, salud, Kendrick’s, Galangal, and the Galleon — when available. Cheers!

WINE: BEST PICK!

by Anne Salafia

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View from the deck of John Eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge! John Baird

Living the Highlife on the Christiansted Waterfront

Country singer/songwriter John Eddie has partnered with St. Croix residents Jeff and Renee Barstow to create the Lowlife Bar & Refuge, a very unique dining, drink-ing, and entertainment emporium at the heart of the Christiansted boardwalk. The name of the restaurant comes from John’s song “Lowlife,” one of several of his tunes recorded and made popular by Kid Rock. The Lowlife is an open-air country roadhouse with an amazing view and a distinctly Caribbean vibe, that appeals to the “cowboy, pirate and poet” in all of us. Hailed as the best live music venue in the Caribbean, the Lowlife stage has showcased local talent and artists drawn to St Croix’s “Tennessee by the Sea” from throughout the United States.

Appetizers include Hush Puppies, Chicken Wings, and “Sweet Skins” – sweet potato skins stuffed with hand pulled BBQ pork, smoked bacon, cheddar and jack cheese, and served with a seasoned sour cream. Chef Aaron’s Chicken Gumbo won “people’s choice” at this year’s Krewe de Croix cook off. The Lowlife’s salads are built around seasonal produce, sourced from local farms.

Sandwiches are served on freshly baked bread and rolls. Highlights include pulled pork, a fried green tomato BLT, veggie

patties and the Lowlife burger – choice ground beef or a chicken breast, topped with pulled pork and house smoked ched-dar cheese.

BBQ specialties are dry-rubbed, slow-cooked and hardwood-smoked on site. Catfish and Chips, Shrimp and Grits, Fried Chicken and Steak marinated in Coca-Cola are among the most popular entrees. Daily specials feature seafood delivered directly to the Lowlife’s dock.

The Lowlife’s mixologists serve up a broad selection of ice cold beers, vintage wines and tropical libations. Try the Ma-son Dixon – Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Ab-solut Citron, hand-squeezed lemon juice, and freshly brewed ice tea.

Be sure to stop by the Lowlife’s “Swag Shack” for “Lowlife” apparel, merchandise and souvenirs! Merchandise may also be ordered online at:www.lowlifebarandrefuge.com

serving Lunch and Dinner from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, 7 days a week.

For more information or reservations for parties of 6 or more, call 340-715-7977.

“Like” John eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge on facebook for news, events and enter-tainment.

Mollydooker — The Boxer


ATTRACTIONSBuck island reef national Monument – See the first designated underwater National park; the first National park whose primary designation was to protect a coral reef system. Two beaches, two picnic areas. reached by authorized National park concessionaires. www.nps.gov/buis Island Map M-0

Carl & Marie Lawaetz Family Museum • 340-772-1539 This house museum provides a rare view of Danish West indian life. ruins and rambling gardens. Call for seasonal hours. Island Map #8

christiansted national Historic Site — This 7-acre park has a number of historic structures including Fort Christiansvaern, the Steeple Building museum, the Scale House, and the Old Danish Customs House (Visitors’ Center). Tours available. See Tours.

Divi Carina Bay Casino • 340-773-7529 — play at our 1st and only casino. Table games, video poker, slot machines. Free entertainment. Island Map #105Fort Frederik Museum & art gallery — Fort Tours and Gallery Showings, (340) 772-2021. F’sted Map #18

government House — located on King Street in Christiansted, this historic landmark was constructed in 1742 and long served as the palace of the Danish monarchy. Tours available.

Randall “Doc” James Racetrack • 340-713-7228 Get in the game! Catch live horse racing every month. Check the TraXCO ad in the Events Calendar for dates and post times. Island Map #52

Salt river national Historical park and Ecological Preserve – 340-773-1460Tours of both sides of the park. Great view of Salt river Bay from the Visitor’s Center. Bookstore. Open by appointment. www.nps.gov/sari Island Map #2

The Roseway • 340-626-7877 — (World Ocean School) a registered U. S. National Historic landmark schooner. Daily public sunset sails and private charters Dec – march. Ship’s Store. C’sted Map #157

St. George Village Botanical Gardens • 340-692-2874 — 1500 native and exotic spe-cies on 16 acres. Daily tours. museum Store. Island Map #22

Whim Museum • 772-0598 — Tour a completely restored sugar cane plantation. Daily Greathouse tours and self-guided walking tours of the grounds. museum Store. Island Map #18

Attractions & ToursSee The First Designated Underwater National park at Buck island!

Join Carmen on a guided nature hike! Mt. Victory Camp

Unique island rainforest getaway Comfortable, eco-friendly lodging Fun, natural site for reunions & weddings Relax here in nature’s splendor

Wilderness skills workshops Orchard, garden, & historic ruins tours Edible and medicinal plant walks Guided rainforest & nature trail hikes Camp�re activities Homeschool & after-school programs

Unique island rainforest getaway Comfortable, eco-friendly lodging Fun, natural site for reunions & weddings Relax here in nature’s splendor

Wilderness skills workshops Orchard, garden, & historic ruins tours Edible and medicinal plant walks Guided rainforest & nature trail hikes Camp�re activities Homeschool & after-school programs

Creque Dam Road, FrederikstedCreque Dam Road, Frederiksted

Attractions & ToursTour Christiansted – a National Historic Site!


Paul & Jill’s StableSightseeing on Horseback

340-772-2880

Departs 10 a.m., Downtown Christiansted,opposite Government House, King Street

Returns 3:30, Monday - FridayEast End Tours Available

Saturday & Sunday

Tour includes: Botanical Garden, Rum Factory, Whim Plantation, Frederiksted, Rain Forest,

Carambola Golf Course, drive by Columbus’ Landing

Tour includes: Botanical Garden, Rum Factory, Whim Plantation, Frederiksted, Rain Forest,

Carambola Golf Course, drive by Columbus’ Landing

St. Croix

ToursIRON HORSE

See St. Croix on a Harley Davidson!Must be 25 and have a motorcycle license.Reservations: 340-514-6388Reservations: 340-514-6388

Guided 4-Hour Tours!

See St. Croix on a Harley Davidson!See St. Croix on a Harley Davidson!Must be 25 and have a motorcycle license.Reservations: 340-514-6388Reservations: 340-514-6388Reservations: 340-514-6388Reservations: 340-514-6388

Fun & Exhilarating —Beautiful Shoreline

Fun & Exhilarating —Beautiful Shoreline

*Offer Expires May 31, 2013

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— St. CroixTour Christiansted – a National Historic Site!

— St. CroixTOURSguided christiansted tours, nina york, Danish & english 340-718-7017. Self-guided, both towns, see pages 57 & 58.

Horseback – paul & Jill’s equestrian Stables340-772-2880 or 340-772-2627 Island Map #4

island – St. croix Safari tours340-773-6700 C’sted Map #80Kayak – Bush tribe eco tours, Sea-thru Kayaks, Virgin Kayak tours See Watersports for details.Motorcycle – St. croix iron Horse tours340-514-6388 F’sted Map #63Mixed Venue – c.H.a.n.t.340-719-5455 F’sted Map #10Mt. Victory camp 340-201-7983 Island Map #6


“Other than painting with the Palletteers, i am chair of the st. Croix Christian Church Missionary Committee, my other passion, and i love to swim in the ocean (my other, other passion), shoys beach mostly but sand Castle at Dorsch Beach, Frederiksted is my favorite beach. i am a senior beach bum.”

“i actually have not seen many changes in the island over the years but the board-walk is my favorite addition, and i LOVe the by-pass. (A piece of history - the Antilles Air Boats used to come into the end of the Pan Am Pavilion. they were one-man crewed and i liked to ride up with the pilot.)”

Marilyn’s Caribbean-flavored landscape paintings, portraits and figure paintings were on display at Polly’s at the Pier, Frederiksted, during December and January. she has also exhibited at Good hope school’s Caribbean Fine Arts show, the Art show at Canegata, the st. George Village Botanical Garden, Whim Museum’s starving Artist Day, Danica and Maufe Gallery, the silver Angel, and Club Comanche on st. Croix and galleries in Cape Cod, MA, Chicago, iL, and san Diego, CA.

Marilyn currently has paintings at Frank-lin’s on the Waterfront, Frederiksted, and the Bohlke Airways Lounge at the airport.

Marilyn P. [email protected] • 508-246-1605

During her work as a Christian mission-ary volunteer (1999 – 2010) in nairobi, Kenya, - Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, and Roatan, honduras she was able to con-tribute her skills by designing brochures, illustrating materials, and contributing both art work and articles to the mission’s international magazine. One of her jobs was to produce line drawings for illustra-tion of spanish sunday school – materials which the children could color and cut out to take home. Marilyn exhibited and sold paintings at the West end Gallery, Roatan, contributing to her support.

“All my daughters are born here Crucians - the Francis girls. susy is a Doctor of Psy-chology in Chicago, and executive Director of a Christian counseling center. Mickey is married to tony Munroe and is a Public Relations Consultant (also Chicago) and Mom to Ari, 2-1/2, and was in lots of musi-cals here on st. Croix from small including the part of Annie in “Annie,” Dorothy in “the Wizzard of Oz,” and the queen in “Once upon a Mattress.” she was also in several plays with CCt after college. Liza is my st. Lucian adopted and is mom to Mayah, 6 and Micah, 3. her husband, terry is a research professor at texas A & M. they are my best friends!”

Meet cover artist Marilyn phillips MayBorn the only girl (and a tomboy) into a

large family in hartford, Ct, Marilyn admits that “drawing was my favorite thing to do even as a child. My father was also artistic in that he wrote many short stories and three entire historical novels.”

“Painting is the only thing that i can do well – so i love it – love colors, nature, sketching people in airports, doctor’s of-fices, etc. and i love recording the unique features of each person i sketch. i do water colors and acrylics – never ceasing to be blown away by the colors of the Caribbe-an. i try to have at least a little red in most of my paintings. i use lots of pure strong colors. i have enjoyed pencil drawings and pen and ink.”

transplanted to st. Croix in 1969, Mari-lyn’s art is a reflection of her exciting life experiences, her God given talent, and her training at top tier art institutions. her education includes the Rochester institute of technology, the Vesper George school of Art, Boston, and the Academia de Bellas Artes de san Fernando de Madrid (spain). her work has been enhanced locally by Life Drawing Workshops with Cindy Male and Mike Walsh, and Water Color Workshops with Alexis Lavine. she currently paints plein air with the Palletteers of st. Croix.

Island ArtIsland ArtCHECK THE EVENTS CalENDar FOr arT SHOWS & ClaSSES DUriNG april & may!

Lawaetz Museum.

Rhythm.

The Smell of Sunshine.


Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts – 772-2622a showcase for local talent and interna-tional arts, the museum Center is housed in an 18th century Danish townhouse on Frederiksted’s magnificent waterfront. CmCarts offers year-round exhibitions, classes, and shows for all ages. The artists-in-residence program offers special class-es, demonstrations and “open studio” time. make a trip to Frederiksted to visit this unique and captivating destination which may be available to rent for your next special occasion! For more information, visit www.cmcarts.org F’sted Map #33

D&D Studio – 340-719-1201 This studio, located at 55 Company Street, sells stunning, eye-catching works from the Caribbean’s finest photographers and is the only gallery in the West indies devoted entirely to the art of photography. When in historic downtown Christiansted, you’re invited to stop in the Studio and owners

Island ArtCelebrate the arts at Dozens of Galleries in Christiansted and Frederiksted!

Island Art

#55 Company St., Christiansted340-718-0372

20th Anniversary

Ted Davis and Sam Dike will show you delightful new exhibits in a sophisticated gallery setting. Take home an original St. Croix poster or any of our famous note card packs priced at only $20! Open mon-Sat 10-5pm. Call or visit us on the web at www.ddstudio.us. D&D Studio, “Where photography is art!” C’sted Map #21

Henle Studio – 340-718-0372Celebrating 20 years, this historic loft in Christiansted showcases the paintings and prints of the late maria Henle, the photo-graphs, books and films of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, and the fine art photographs of Tina Henle. Other featured artists are Toni lance, larry lipsky, Steve rockstein, Sydney Solis, Nicolette Jelen, Cynthia Hatfield, Sacha Tebo, Janet morgan and lyn Voytershark. New exhibitions and events during Season. Call for appointment. mariaHenleStudio.com C’sted Map #131

55 Company Street, Christiansted340-719-1201

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Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556There is always something interesting at maufé Gallery, featuring an array of artists and artwork. Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes you to maufé Gallery, where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix, USVi. located at Crucian Gold, on Strand Street in C’sted., maufe Gallery shares space with jewelry designer Nathan Bishop. There is often a new exhibition every month, and other activities such as live music and performance art pieces tak-ing place. Check the local newspaper, or call for more information about current events at the Gallery. C’sted Map #96


hat could be more romantic than begin-ning your life together on a beautiful island?

Whether you say your vows on a spectacu-lar hilltop, a white-sandy beach, or floating on a boat, our reflective turquoise waters will surround you for the occasion.

St. Croix has the accommodations, cater-ers, ceremony and reception sites, churches, clothing, consultants, flowers, invitations, jewelry, photographers, planners, restau-rants, and transportation to make it happen.

For a complete listing of Wedding Planners and Consultants, Places of Worship, Weddings at Sea, Photographers, Transportation, and Florists, visit www.usvitourism.vi. Here you can also download an application for a wedding license. For more info, call 800-372-USVI or 778-9750. A kiss from a surprise guest! Tina Henle

Tina Henle Photography – 340-718-0372Capture your wedding, event or family portraiture with the award-winning pho-tography of Tina Henle. Tina’s unobtrusive yet engaging approach allows for a wide stylistic range of inspired and creative imag-ery. your moments will be preserved for a lifetime in any of St. Croix’s natural beauty locations of beaches, hillside views, gardens and architecture. Tina’s fine art photography can also be viewed at the Henle Studio, 55 Company Street, Christiansted. For further info visit www.tinahenle.com

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Q Studio, LLC – 340-332-6921Through classic and contemporary tech-niques, Quiana introduces a fresh myriad of perspectives depicted in her photographic images. From sassy to exotic to romantic, Quiana’s background in photojournalism and fine art gives her a vast creative range. Understanding the unique qualities of the island experience, she encourages clients to be spontaneous, bringing out their per-sonality and feelings in that moment. For a more creative approach to wedding photog-raphy, visit www.qstudiovi.com

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Your wedding photographer is one of the key elements that will ultimately complete your wed-ding vision. Once everything is said and done and regular life resumes, only your wedding photos allow you to relive the all the moments you cherish.

Because the visual nature of photography allows the viewer to respond immediately to what they see, you usually know right away if a photographer’s style is right for you. Within the Virgin islands destination wedding market, couples have a wide range of options and might be surprised by the level of talent, style, and price ranges available. Once you’ve narrowed your selections, its time to consult your budget—my recommendation, make photography a priority based on the value of the investment.

Before you begin requesting pricing informa-tion from your prospective photographers, do your homework. Make a list of specific things you would like, i.e. in-person consultations, service time, hi-res images, albums, etc. each vendor package will have many of these items and some you may not opening the door for negotiation.

the contracting stage is the most important stage making it essential to read your contract, ask questions, and understand the terms you are agreeing to. specifically with regards to your wedding photographer, it is important to be aware of such items as client usage rights, photographer copyrights, what constitutes high resolution, delivery times, how time overages are billed, etc. Ask about any items not addressed. By the time the contract is signed and deposits made, both parties should be satisfied with the completed arrangements and you can move on to the next order of business feeling great that another piece of the wedding-planning puzzle has fallen perfectly into place!

Like any other business, rules, policies, rates, and terms are subject to change. Always be sure that you have the latest documentation at the time of your request and prior to contracting.


Here is an Antique hand-drawn and dated 1913 large map of St. Croix by August Frederik Carl Neumann who was born in Denmark in the late 1860s. His entire career was in the Danish Army, in the artillery branch. He grad-uated from the prestigious Elevskole (Officer Candidate School). After serving in several artillery units in Den-mark, he volunteered for ser-vice in the Danish West Indies (from mid 1890s in St. Thomas, and from 1900-1914 in Christiansted, St. Croix). In addition to his military duties in the Danish West Indies, Neumann served as government surveyor (this ties in with the St. Croix hand-drawn map) and was very active in the Christiansted community. Neumann and his family returned to Denmark shortly after the outbreak of World War I, where he continued his career as a professional artilleryman. Shortly after the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the U.S. on March 31st, 1917, Neumann and several others of his military colleagues, who had served in Christiansted, founded the Dansk Vestindiske Selskab (Danish West Indian Society) to memorialize the histori-cal and cultural ties between Denmark and its former tropical colony. He was elected the first President of the Society, and held that office for many years. August Neumann was made a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog by King Christian X before he died in Copenhagen in the mid 1950s. This important, large (72” X 31”) St. Croix map is an original one-of-a-kind and in mint condi-tion and a historically significant piece of St. Croix’s heritage. It can be viewed at the Bassin Gallery on Company Street, Christiansted.

Et stort historisk land-kort af St. Croix dateret 1913 udført af August Frederik Carl Neumann som blev født i Danmark sidst i 1860erne, Hele hans karriere var i den danske hær i artilleriet. Han af-gik med eksamen fra den ansete elevskole. Efter at have gjort tjeneste i flere artillerikompagnier i Dan-

mark meldte han sig til tjeneste i dansk Vestindien ( fra midt i 1890erne på St. Thomas, og fra1900-1914 i Christiansted, St. Croix.) Foruden sin militærtjeneste arbejdede Neumann også som offentlig landmåler (derfor dette håndtegnede landkort) og var meget aktiv i Christian-steds folkeliv. Neumann og hans familie vendte tilbage til Danmark kort efter første verdenskrigs udbrud, hvor han fortsatte sin karriere som professionel artillerist. Kort efter overdragelsen af øerne til U.S.A. d. 31. marts 1917, grundlagde Neumann og flere af hans militærkolleg-er der havde gjort tjeneste i Christiansted Dansk Vestindisk Selskab for at hylde de historiske og kulturelle bånd der binder Danmark og dets tidligere tropekoloni. Han blev valgt til formand af selskabet og holdt den post i mange år. August Neumann blev udnævnt Ridder af Danne-brog af kong Christian X inden han døde i København midt i 1950erne. Dette store landkort af St. Croix er det eneste originale og er i fin stand – et historisk stykke af St. Croix’s kulturarv. Dette interessante landkort vises på Gallery Bassin på Company Street i Christiansted.

Her i det tidligere Dansk Vestindien er vi særlig glade for danske gæster. Til trods for de mange år siden salget af øerne til USa i 1917, bevarer vi en kulturarv fra næsten 200 år under Dannebrog. Derfor er det naturligt for besøgende danskere at ikke blot nyde det dejlige vejr og den smukke natur men også aflægge besøg på de historiske steder som denne ø har særlig mange af.

Næsten alle ø-ture gør ophold på den både botanisk og historisk interessante botaniske have, romfabrikken og Whim plantagemuseum – alle af interesse for danskere.

Seværdighder hvor danskere kan fornemme historiens pust om-fatter Fort Christiansværn i Christiansted, (hvor en dansk oversæt-telse af vejledningsbrochuren findes ved indgangen)og de andre bygninger på Christiansteds nationalhistoriske område. Det restau-rerede Guvernementshus med en dejlig baghave og imponerende balsal er et smukt minde fra peter von Scholtens styre mellem 1827 og 1848. Det lillebitte apotekermuseum i apotekergården på Dron-ningens Tværgade nær Kompagniets Gade viser de gamle krukker, vægte og møbler fra det oprindelige danske apotek der lå her mel-lem 1828 og 1970. Fort Frederik i Frederiksted har en udstilling med danske dokumenter om overdragelsen af øerne og en gribende

udstilling om slavehandel og slaveri der omfatter fund fra det forliste slaveskib Fre-densborg. Carl og marie lawaetz museet, omgivet af en vidunderlig have nord for Frederiksted var de kendte lawaetz brødres barndomshjem og afspejler en dansk immi-grantfamilies liv for hundrede år siden.

på de danske afdelinger af kirke-gårdene i Christiansted og Frederiksted findes mange grave af historisk betydning. En ledet tur med guide kan hjælpe med at finde dem; spørg på hotellet derom. i

Christiansted ligger kirkegården i den vestlige del af byen, bag den engelske kirke, nær ruinerne af det gamle hospital. i Fred-eriksted ligger den danske afdeling af kirkegården overfor den lutherske kirke, som også indeholder minder fra den danske tid; dette er også tilfældet i Christiansteds lutherske kirke på Kon-gensgade. Danskere er altid velkomne til søndagsgudstjenesten. Top Hat, et kunstgalleri og bar på Kompagnigade ejes og drives af herboende danskere Bent og Hanne rasmussen som gerne ser besøg af deres landsmænd.

i nødstilfælde, hvis man kræver dansktalende assistance, kan man kontakte den danske generalkonsul på St. Thomas Søren Blak, tlf. 776-0656, eller leif og Elisabeth pedersen tlf. 773-8049 (ikke om sommeren).

VELKOMMEN!Our Danish Connection

an antique st. Croix map et historisk landkort

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Sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument with Captain Heinz and his son Carl – one of the oldest charter boat companies on St. Croix. Teroro II and Dragonfly

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Watersports & ActivitiesWatersports & ActivitiesExplore Buck island reef National monument with the pros!

BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS& SUNSET SAILSBig Beard’s Adventure tours – 340-773-4482ride on our beautiful and spacious sailing catama-ran renegade or the newest and quickest power cat adventure from Christiansted Wharf to Buck island. Try our famous beach BBQ on renegade’s full day trip, or take a fast ride on adventure’s half day trip, or enjoy a sunset cruise at the end of your day. Captain Big Beard is also and ordained minis-ter and performs weddings on board or around the island. (Services provided within Buck island reef National monument are authorized by a National park Service concession contract.) Csted Map #45

caribbean sea Adventures – 340-773-2628located adjacent to Fort Christiansvaern, CSa hosts several excursions to this US underwater National park. Enjoy a full-day sail aboard our 32’ catamaran “Wavedancer” or our 32’ trimaran “Trine.” We also offer half-day glass bottom pow-erboat excursions, which are the fastest way to get there! Don’t miss out on our famous West indian-style BBQ—all you can eat and drink. ask about our underwater video systems. Csted Map #60

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Watersports & ActivitiesWatersports & Activitiesaward-Winning Dive Experience Shows The Best Of St. Croix’s reefs!

Dive experience turns 30 this year! Owner Michelle Pugh, 35-year resident of st. Croix, learned to dive in LA in 1970. it all started with a high school class in tide pool biology followed by swimming lessons and an open water dive class at north hollywood YMCA.

Michelle dived weekends and holidays and worked part time with Fish & Wildlife in the sum-mers while attending school in san Diego. in the fall of 1977, she had a chance to go to st. Croix to teach diving. she fell in love with st. Croix and its diving and decided to start her own business.

One of her most incredible dives was in 1979 as a photographer in Canada shooting killer whales for the book, A Whale Called Killer, by erich hoyt—an experience that would serve her well later on.

sam halvorson, Captain, instructor, Dive Master, and Videographer, has been on board for 25 years. he knows all the reefs and secret locations of many fish. his videos are a favorite souvenir! skeeter, the rescue dog from Puerto Rico, loves the boat and swimming with the divers.

in 1993, along with Jacques Cousteau, Michelle

Skeeter and Michelle at Work.

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was inducted into the Platinum Pro 5000, through ssi, and in March of 2004 into the Women Divers hall of Fame for being the first woman to dive with killer whales in the wild, the first American woman to teach diving in Moscow, Russia, and for estab-lishing the mooring system on st. Croix. that same year, Michelle was given the sBDC and Congres-sional Award for entrepreneurial success.

toting a 100-ton Captain’s License, she has been on the st. Croix Fisheries Advisory Committee and on the Caribbean Council for Fisheries Manage-ment here since 1989.

Michelle, who’s made over 10,000 dives on st. Croix, loves diving and it shows! “i am the only dive center owner on st Croix that actually dives every day—guiding lots of customers by request,” she says. Michelle’s diving adventures include the West coast (Mexico to Canada), the east coast (Virginia to Rhode island), the Red sea, Australia, solomon islands, lots of Caribbean islands plus Borneo and the Philippines.

Dive experience is working locally with the Flori-da based Reef environmental education Foundation to help curb the Lion Fish invasion on st. Croix offer-ing a supervised afternoon dive to hunt them.

Michelle has taught local kids to dive for free saying, “if you can’t see it, how will you take an interest in protecting it? We need to do what we can, right here in our own back yard to keep our reefs healthy.”

“With Dive experience reaching 30 years and me with over 35 years of only being in the dive business, i’d like to think we’re simply the best at what we do.” truly, the name says it all! Visit www.divexp.com or call 340-773-3307.

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Watersports & ActivitiesWatersports & ActivitiesTake the family kayaking – a great way to see things up close!

The patented Hobie Mirage Drive kayaks cut through the water with amazing ease and light up the biolumi-nescence like nothing else! Virgin Kayak Tours

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Less crowded trips! ● Private charters are our specialty!

Jolly roger – 340-513-2508Sail, hike, snorkel, and relax on the Jolly roger 42’ Catamaran with Captain mike. Sail to Buck island on a half or full day trip and experience the colorful reefs, beautiful hiking and white sand beach (snorkel gear and instruction included). The Jolly roger can accommodate small groups up to six or private groups up to twenty to Buck island. most trips depart from the boardwalk in Christiansted. Jolly roger is a National park Service Concessionaire. Csted Map #17

teroro ii and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161 Buck island Charters, with Captain Heinz and his son Carl, is one of the oldest charter boat companies sailing to Buck island reef National monument. Teroro ii, a 42’ trimaran, is the first commercially built boat by Gold Coast yachts at Salt river and chartered by Captain Heinz. Carl followed his father’s passion, after sailing and competing in his youth and after helping to captain Teroro ii to Buck island for 16 years, and now has is own boat Dragonfly, a 38’ trimaran. He and his father love to share their local knowledge with the guests aboard and give them a very personalized snorkeling tour of Buck island reef. We are recommended by Fromer’s Tour Guide and sail from Green Cay marina. Island Map #91

Lady Jasmyn Charters

Sunset cruises are our specialty

Call Captain Norm: (603) 781-9864Call Captain Norm: (603) 781-9864

Cruise in style around St. Croix. Private charters only. Ask us about trips to St. Thomas, St. John and BVI’s.

Sunset cruises are our specialty

SUNSET CRUISES & ISLAND EXCURSIONSLady Jasmyn charters – 603-781-9864Experience the Caribbean from the water, cruis-ing in style around St Croix and the BVi’s on lady Jasmyn, a beautifully-appointed, 42’ power catamaran. Enjoy unobstructed Caribbean views from the flybridge or sunning on the foredeck. The shaded cockpit is perfect for refreshing cocktails or leisurely dining. Our popular Sunset Cruise includes an array of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. all cruises are customized to meet your needs and to exceed your expectations. Join us for snorkeling, brunch, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations right from the boardwalk. Overnight charters tour St. John, St. Thomas and BVi waters. Captain Norm, USCG, and First mate, Jamie ann, have over 30 years of cruising experience in the US and British Virgin islands. Email [email protected], or visit www.Facebook.com/ladyJasmyn. C’sted Map #42

DIvINgSt. Croix is the only Caribbean island where a diver can:Dive a Wall—it drops over 13,000 feet,Dive a reef – the largerst living reef of any Caribbean island, Dive a Wreck – there are 5 within 100 yards of each other, and Dive a pier – the most phenomenal macro dive you’ll ever do…all in the same day! One day introduc-tory courses and beach dives get beginners in the water within hours of initial instruction!

cane Bay Dive shop – 340-773-9913 it’s always a great day at Cane Bay. There’s some-thing for the entire family. Dive, snorkel or just relax on the beach at beautiful Cane Bay. a perfect place for beginner snorkeling or diving. The perfect spot for the most advanced divers. Boat, beach, wreck, night and pier dives all done daily. Try SCUBa diving any day no experience necessary! Just give us a call for one of the best times you will have on St. Croix! On a cruise ship? Just walk right across the street to our Frederiksted Store under the large red and white dive flag to set up a great day for the whole family. Island Map #35

Dive experience – 340-773-3307Get to know St. Croix’s underwater wildlife—Turtles, Eels, Sting rays, Eagle rays, manta rays, Dolphins, and even Humpback Whales with St. Croix’s Original paDi 5-Star iDC Center! michelle pugh, a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, opened Dive Experience in 1983 and has the most experienced dive staff on the island. Diver safety, combined with fun and preservation of the marine environment are our primary concerns. Daily Boat Dives. Diver Training. We love to dive and it shows! www.divexp.com C’sted Map #37


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Watersports & ActivitiesWatersports & ActivitiesFish the warm waters surrounding St. Croix with one of our professional captains!

sNUBA – 340-226-3468Want to experience the world’s underwater beauty just off the beaches of St. Croix in the safest way possible? Welcome to the world of Snuba! Our professional, friendly guides will show you the underworld up close and personal without having to surface for air. Snuba div-ing is in the oceans “life zone” found within the first 30 feet of water. This is where you will find more color, more fish, more coral and more entertainment. after a 10-minute orientation, your Snuba Guide will accompany you on an underwater tour that is easy and safe. relax and enjoy the fun of breathing underwater without time-consuming training or heavy equipment. No certification required. Go Beyond Snorkeling! Give us a call or visit us on the East End of the boardwalk. C’sted Map #48

sweet Bottom Dive – 340-778-3800located on the property of the renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach resort & Spa, Sweet Bottom Dive Shop offers shore diving daily to the famous Davis Bay Wall located just over 100 yards off shore. Dive/accommodation packages are available. Ever wanted to scuba dive? you can enjoy a Discover Scuba experience right in front of the resort. We also have great North Shore snorkeling, volleyball, bocce ball, and kay-aks, among other activities, on one of the most beautiful beaches on St. Croix. There is a full-service restaurant and bar/lounge located next to the dive shop. Diving is always sweeter at Sweet Bottom Dive Center! www.sweetbottomdive.com Island Map #33

Professional guides will show you the underworld up close and personal without having to surface for air! SNUBA of St. Croix

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KAYAK TOURSBush tribe island wide eco Adventures – 340-277-2503We are your One Stop for ecological and historical excursions! Come snorkel, hike, and kayak with us (day or night) and experience bioluminescent kay-aking! Bush Tribe focuses on taking travelers of all ages off the beaten island path to learn about local vegetation, wildlife, and history. adventurers get to see some of the most intriguing landscapes, breath-taking views, and coral reefs that St. Croix has to offer. Join us as we combine adventure, education, and culture into a relaxed and entertaining format led by experienced guides with a broad knowledge of island history and ecology. ask about private Events at our beautiful Salt river palm Tree Grove. at Bush Tribe Eco adventures we want to encour-age people of all ages to get out and adventure more! www.bushtribe.com Island Map #2


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sea-thru kayaks Vi – 340-244-8696We are ‘clearly’ the best way to kayak. Our 2 styles of award-winning clear kayaks allow you to view not only the land above but the marine world below. Family owned and operated by lifelong residents Bryce and Craig Scott, we have been ranked by tripadvisor.com as the #5 activ-ity to do on St. Croix as well as being featured in american airlines inflight magazine and Frommer’s travel guide. Tours include the amazing, glowing water of our bioluminescent bay which will light up the kayak beneath you as only a clear kayak can do, or our lighted night “Creepy Crawler Critter Hunt”, and Best Of Both Worlds” morning tour. Come see why locals consider us the #1 kayak company. St. Croix Map #36

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Virgin kayak – 340-718-0071Voted Best Kayak Tour on St Croix 2009-2012, in The Daily News readers’ poll, and the best Eco-Tourism on St Croix 2012! Virgin Kayak Tours offers half day, full day and weeklong kayak excursions to: Salt river Bay National park; Bio-Bay; Shell island; Green Cay Wildlife preserve; Sandy point National Wildlife refuge, among others. Serving the St Croix community for over 14 years, Virgin focuses on ecology, history, cultural landscape and fun! They use Hobie mirage Kayaks, so even the windiest days are No problem! located at Cane Bay Beach. virginkayaktours.com Island Map #35


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Kayak through mangroves while learning about wildlife and local history. Bush Tribe Eco Adventures

KITE / pADDLE / SURfFreedom city surf & Grill – 340-277-0682SUp, aka “KU Hoe He’e Nalu,” originated in Hawaii but has arrived on the West End of St. Croix! With a quick learning curve our trained crew will have you “standing strong” in no time at all. Daily les-sons & rentals or customized SUp Safaris through the mangroves of altoona lagoon or the East End marine park. Book a SUp party or Full moon paddle. Get out of the gym and get fit through our SUp Fitness program – build core strength, and improve muscle mass and endurance. We also teach Kids SUp including water safety, balance, and stroke. Full Service SUp and surf retail and rental shop at limin’ Beach across from the Frederiksted ballpark. living the Stoke! F’sted Map #14

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Grill serving lunch & dinner11 am to 8 pm

Located on Limin’ Beach just North of the F’sted Pier

GRILL340-713-5159

340-227-0682340-227-0682

Hawaiian Shaved Ice made with local honey.

Ted Davis

kitesurf/Paddlesurf st. croix – 340-643-5824if you want to enjoy St Croix’s best playground, come try the fastest growing water sports: Stand Up paddle surfing and kiteboarding. Our full ser-vice operation is the only school on St Croix run by professional athletes, fully insured, and p.a.S.a. certified. With s.u.p. you benefit from a great work out while gliding over the beautiful Caribbean water. S.u.p. can be practiced on flat water but we also teach wave riding. For the more adventurous visitors, kiteboarding is the thrill of a lifetime. The beginner package is a three half-day course while we also offer advanced lessons for the experienced riders. Call us. We work inside the East End marine park. www.kitestcroix.com St. Croix Map #58

LIvE ThE ADvENTURE:Become a National Geographic Diver!

the PADi national Geographic Diver course takes the basic open water course to a higher level and gives you two more dives – one is learning more about navigation underwater, and and the other dive is learning about under-water environment. this course is more about adventure, conservation and exploration.

By having the additional skill level in navigation it gives the diver more free-dom to explore and to better observe the underwater environment.

in 1926 national Geographic pub-lished the first color underwater photo-graphs. today with the PADi national Geographic Diver course you can follow in the footsteps of the world renown explorers.

Visit or call Dive Experience, your PADI National Georgraphic Dive Center to find out more, 773-3307.


Watersports & ActivitiesWatersports & ActivitiesSee Hamm’s Bluff lighthouse, Butler Bay, & Sandy point On an Exciting Jet Ski!

Personalized charters up to 6 people

only $80/ hour

Glass Bottom Boat Charter Captain Thierry Leklou

Call ahead to reserve:

340-643-8081 [email protected]

On the Christiansted Boardwalk

Seaside Tour

Watch tight racing as the St. Croix Yacht Club hosts the Crucian One-Design Regatta April 20-21, and the Memorial Day Regatta May 26. SCYC

SpORTfIShINgirie Feelin sportfishing charters– 340-244-4232Come fishing aboard irie Feelin a 40’ air-conditioned Viking rigged to the teeth for offshore fishing including a full complement of penn international reels with custom rods and a release marine Fighting Chair. irie Feelin, with bridge and cockpit mezzanine seating, has had a complete interior refit. Captain Harold price has had more than 25 years of worldwide offshore fishing experience to show you a no compromise adventure on the sea. let’s go fishing! Call for reservations. Christiansted boardwalk. [email protected], www.virginislandsoutfitters.com. Csted Map #42

JET SKISwest end water sports – 340-277-8295rent Jet Skis, Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear, Umbrellas and Chairs, and Sunray Floats at West End Water Sports located on rainbow Beach, 1-mile north of the Frederiksted pier. The Western waters are crystal clear and the riding area is second to none on St. Croix.

for information and reservations call

340-277-8295locateD on

www.wewatersports.com

Glide over the smooth clear blue water while enjoying beautiful views of the bottom of the Caribbean Sea on your own unguided jet ski or book a tour to see Hamm’s bluff lighthouse, snorkel in Butler Bay and cruise by Sandy point. Come spend a day on rainbow Beach for a relaxing good time, great music, volleyball and your favorite beverages and local catch of the day at rhythm’s Beach Bar and Grill. F’sted Map #3

hARBOR TOURSseaside tour / Glass-Bottom Boat charter 340-643-8081Charter the boat and the captain for you and five friends! Tour Christiansted Harbor and East to Green Cay or your own personalized itinerary. Captain leklou can customize your tour to suit your interests – seeing island views or sunsets, snorkeling, a celebration, or just some time out on the water with family. marvel underwater life and the ocean floor from the comfort of a shaded deck. One set price per hour – $80 for one to six passengers. Seaside Tour offers a private charter at an affordable price! Visit us at www.seasidetour.biz. Call ahead to reserve. look for the red and white boat on the boardwalk in front of angry Nates. C’sted Map #60


Buccaneer - East of Christiansted at the hotel. Non-guest fee for use of beach and changing facilities. Towels for hotel guests only. Watersports, snorkeling, swimming, beach bar. Island Map #88

Buck island reef national Monument – Tour boats offer a variety of ways to get to this island off St. Croix’s northeast shore, with Turtle Beach and underwater trail. picnic tables, great snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facili-ties. Island Map #60

cane Bay - North Shore on route 80. Sandy beach, shade and snorkeling off the reefs near shore. Full service dive center, kayaking, hotels, beach bars and restaurants nearby, nice swimming between here and Carambola, although waves can get a little choppy in win-ter. Island Map #35

carambola Beach resort - Davis Bay on the North Shore. Spectacular setting, bar, restau-rant, hammocks and chairs. Island Map #33

chenay Bay Beach - East of Christiansted on route 82. restaurant and bar at Chenay Bay Beach resort; also sandy beach, ham-mocks, beach chair and kayak rentals. Island Map #94

columbus landing Beach – The site of the 1493 landing of Columbus at Salt river. access by the road to the left of the marina. minimal facilities. managed by the Territiorial State Historic preservation Office – DpNr and is within the boundaries of the National Historical park and Ecological preserve. Island Map #106

cramer park - public beach at the end of route 82. recently renovated changing rooms; bathrooms; limited facilities. Island Map #164

Divi carina Bay resort - East of Christiansted on South Shore, route 60. restaurant, bar. Island Map #105

Dorsch Beach - Wide, white sandy beach with picnic tables, great snorkeling, south of Frederiksted. Island Map #14

rainbow Beach - North of Frederiksted, beach bar, traditional Sunday hang-out spot for live music and volleyball. Good swimming. Island Map #21

reef Beach - East End, at Teague Bay on route 82. restaurant and bar. Island Map #100

Sand castle Beach - Nice sandy beach with shade south of Frederiksted with watersports available, great snorkeling and swimming. Island Map #14

Sprat Hall Beach - North of Frederiksted on route 63. One mile of beach. Island Map #9

St. croix east end Marine park - The terri-tory’s first marine park encompasses approximately 60 square miles of coastal and marine habitats -pro-viding a great opportunity to experience the natural wonders of St. Croix. managed by the Virgin islands Department of planning and Natural resources, division of Coastal Zone management. For more information call 773-EEmp. Island Map Management Zones

tamarind reef - Near Green Cay marina. Tranquil beach with a small reef for snorkeling. restaurant, kayaks. Island Map #91

Vincent F. Mason, Sr., coral resort - pristine white sandy beach on the West End. Old Frederiksted pool has been refurbished into new park with paved parking, tables and grills, facilities. island Map #65

BeachesBeachessunbathe, swim, snooze

gOLfTee-off at one of St. Croix’s acceptional golf courses!

Carambola Golf Club – 778-5638a beautiful, challenging 18-hole robert Trent Jones award-winning course nestled in the lush rainforest. Name brand sportswear and golf accessories in the pro Shop. Club rental and carts available. Call for rates, specials, and tee times. Island Map #32

The Buccaneer Hotel – 712-2144an East End, 18-hole course that takes the player over rolling hills to the water’s edge with incredible views! Call for rates and tee times. pro Shop. Island Map #88

The Links at Divi Carina Bay Resort – 773-9700mini 18-Hole Golf Course, Driving range, Clubhouse. Thursday – Friday, 2-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, 12-9pm.

The Reef Golf Course – 773-8844a beautiful 9-hole course located on the East End of St. Croix with phenomenal views of Teague Bay. Our pro Shop offers top brands in golf apparel and acces-sories. Call for rates. Tee times are not required. Club rental and carts are available. Island Map #100

TENNISWe love tennis on St. Croix! Some courts are equipped for night play.

Chenay Bay Beach Resort – 773-2918Two East End courts open to the public. Non-guests, $5.00 per person per hour. Call for reservations. Island Map #94

The Buccaneer Hotel – 773-3036Eight East End courts, two lighted. pro Shop and Game match Service. Tennis pro, Don de Wilde, available for lessons. Open to the public. Call to reserve court time. Island Map #88

The Reef Tennis – 773-8844located on the East End, on the road to Duggan’s reef restaurant, and across the street from the reef Golf Course. Two courts. $5.00 per person per hour. Open to the public. Island Map #100

public courtsThree courts located at Canagata Ball park just East of Christiansted. lighted for night play. One court located near Fort Frederik in Frederiksted. Island Map #86 and F’sted Map #18

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All beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands are open to the public, although access through private property may have restrictions.

Rainbow Beach, Frederiksted. Miguel Garcia


arriVal. US citizens don’t need a pass-port; departing visitors need a photo ID.

lOCaTiON. St. Croix lies 18 north latitude and 65 west longitude, about 700 miles from the equator. The Virgin Islands are part of the Antilles chain from the Bahamas down to Trinidad. St. Croix is surrounded by the Carib-bean Sea.

VirGiN iSlaNDErS. Virgin Islanders are a reserved but friendly people. “Good Morn-ing,” “Good Afternoon,” and “Good Night” are welcome Crucian greetings. Everyone speaks English or a lilting version of it.

CliMaTE. Year-round temperatures range in the 80s during the day, 70s most nights, with summer somewhat warmer. Easterly trade winds keep the humidity down. Most island showers are over in minutes. Residents collect rainwater from rooftops into household cisterns. Saltwater distillation plants help the supply. With water scarce, it is used sparingly.

TiME. We are on Atlantic Standard in the winter, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard. During the summer, we are the same time as Eastern Daylight Savings.

WHaT TO WEar. Island dress is casual but bathing suits and men without shirts in town or grocery stores is frowned upon. Men’s don’t need ties or jackets; hats are great sun protec-tors for everyone. No adaptors needed for personal plug-ins.

WE arE HErE TO HElp yOU. The Chris-tiansted Visitors Bureau is located in Govern-ment House on Queen Cross Street; open weekdays. The Frederiksted Visitor’s Bureau

is located in a Strand Street courtyard near the Pier; open weekdays & cruise-ship days. A Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor’s Orientation Center is located at Scale House on King Street at the Wharf. The seasoned traveler doesn’t take chances. Lock your car, don’t wear valuable jewelry wandering in town, keep to the main areas.

CUrrENCy & BaNKiNG. We use the US dollar and credit cards are accepted everywhere. First Bank open Mon – Th, 8:30-4 pm, Fri to 5 pm, and Sat 9-1 pm. Banco Popular open Mon – Th, 8-3 pm, Fri, to 4 pm, and Sat 9-1 pm. See Maps for ATM locations.

TaXES. No sales tax but a 10% govern-ment tax is applied to hotel rooms.

COMMUNiCaTiONS. St. Croix has several radio stations and three television stations; Cable TV carries the national news stations. Two newspapers are published daily; also an online daily. New York and Miami papers ar-rive each morning.

TElEpHONE SErViCE. The local area code is 340 but you need not dial it for local numbers. Phone cards are sold at many shops throughout the island. We have local Sprint and ATT stores plus Radio Shack for any for-gotten cell phone accessories.

pOSTal raTES. As part of the US postal system, 1st class mail is .45 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .32 cents, international rates are $1.05 for cards and letters, except .85 cents to Canada and Mexico. See maps for post office locations.

MariNE liFE. All native plants, animals, fish (unless harvested for food), coral and shells are protected under the Indigenous Species Act. You will not be permitted to leave the territory with any plants or marine life in your possession.

HOliDayS. We celebrate US Federal holi-days and local ones as well. The government closes for all holidays, banks close for most. Shops stay open except on major holidays.

ARTSCaribbean Dance Company .....340-778-8824

Caribbean Museum Center ......340-772-2622

Island Center .............................340-778-5271

Pointe Dance Academy .............340-718-0435

AIRLINES

American Airlines .....................800-474-4884

American Eagle .........................800-433-7300

Cape Air .....................................800-352-0714

Coastal Air .................................340-773-6862

Delta ..........................................800-221-1212

Jet Blue .......................................800-538-2583

LIAT ...........................................340-778-9930

Seaborne Airlines Seaplane ......340-773-6442

U.S. Airways ...............................800-622-1015

Vieques Air Link .......................340-778-9858

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

Chamber of Commerce ............340-773-1435

St. Croix Hotel Association .......340-773-7117

Toll Free.................................800-524-2026

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police, Fire, Ambulance ........... Land line, 911

Cell Phone, ...........................340-772-9111

Divers Alert Network ................919-684-2948

V.I. Territorial Emergency Management

(VITEMA ..............................340-773-2244

VI Search and Rescue ...............787-729-6770

St. Croix Hospital. ....................340-778-6311

HISTORICSt. Croix Landmarks Society ....340-772-0598

Fort Frederik Museum .............340-772-2021

St. George Village Botanical Garden ... 340-692-2874

Phone NumbersButler Bay. Ted Davis

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LIBRARIESAthalie Petersen Library,

Frederiksted ..........................340-772-0315

Florence Williams Library,

Christiansted .........................340-773-5715

SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoholics Anonymous

(for meeting schedule) ..............340-776-5283

Al-Anon/ACOA. .......................340-718-0372

American Red Cross..................340-778-5104

Chamber of Commerce ............340-718-1435

Narcotics Anonymous ..............340-719-3058

National Park Service ................340-773-1460

Rotary Harborside ...................340-277-7206

Rotary Mid Isle .........................340-642-2562

Rotary St. Croix ........................340-277-4788

Rotary West ..............................340-772-5282

St. Croix Environmental Assoc ....340-773-1989

Tourist Information:

Frederiksted .........................340-772-0357

Christiansted ............340-773-1404 x 4801

Toll Free ...................................... 800-372-USVI

U.S. Customs .............................340-773-5650

Cruise Ship Arrival Information ...340-772-0357

FBI ..............................................340-773-7922

after hours: (San Juan) ........787-754-6000

WEATHER

National Weather Service

Forecast Office ...........................787-253-4586

Phone NumbersButler Bay. Ted Davis

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ankomst: Pas og visum fordres af danske besøgende.

Beliggenhed. St.Croix ligger på 18 grader nord bredde og 65 grader vest længde, lidt over 1000 km fra Ækvator. Jomfruøerne er en del af Antilles økæden fra Bahama øerne ned til Trinidad. St. Croix er omgivet af det karibiske hav.

Befolk-ningen. Virgin Islands befolk- ning er venlig men tilbageholdende. Man hilser gerne med “Good morning”, “Good Afternoon” og “Good Night.” Alle taler engelsk eller et melodisk dialekt deraf.

Klima. Solrigt, med årlige temperaturer omkring højt i 20erne om dagen, omkring 20 grader om natten – lidt varmere i som-mermånederne. Østlige passatvinde holder fugtigheden lav. .De fleste byger er forbi i løbet af få minutter. Beboerne samler regnvand fra tagene ned i cisterner under husene. Saltvands-destillering bidrager til forsyningen. Vi er nøjsomme med vores vandforbrug.

Tider. Vi ligger på atlantisk standardtid; om sommeren minus 5 timer fra Danmark; mellem oktober og april minus 6 timer. En time før USAs østkyst om vinteren.

påklædning. Afslappet, men badedragt eller mænd uden skjorte på gaden og i butik-ker er ildeset. Mænd behøver ikke jakke og slips. En bredskygget hat er en god beskyt-telse mod solen for alle. En adapter til 110VDC er nødvendig til strømforbrug ved f.eks.opladning.

Hjælp til Besøgende. Turistkontoret i Christiansted ligger i Guvernementshuset med indgang fra Queen Cross Street; åbent uge dage. I Frederiksted ligger kontoret i en baggård på Strandgade nær kajen; åbent ugedage og når krydstogtsskibe ankommer. I Christiansted ligger et orienteringscenter til besøgende i den gamle vejerbod ved havnen. Her som alle vegne, vær forsigtig. Lås bilen, gå ikke med værdifulde smykker i byen, og hold dig til de befolkede områder.

Valuta og Banker. Vi bruger den ameri-kanske dollar, og kreditkort bruges næsten overalt. First Bank har åbent mandag-torsdag 8:30-16, fredag til kl.17, lørdag 9 til 13. Banco Popular har åbent mandag-torsdag 8-15, fredag til 16, og lørdag 9 til 13. Se by- og økort om beliggenhed af kontantautomater.

Skatter. Ingen moms her; der lægges dog 10% skat på hotelværelser.

Media. St. Croix har flere radiostationer og tre fjernsynsstationer; kabelfjernsyn viser alle de amerikanske kanaler. To aviser udgives daglig; også en netavis. Blade fra New York og Miami kommer daglig.

Telefon. Den lokale.områdekode er 340, men bruges ikke ved lokalopringning. Tele-fonkort sælges mange steder. Mange danske mobiltelefoner fungerer ikke her; man kan købe billige telefoner med kort og andet tilbe-hør hos Sprint, AT&T og Radio Shack.

posttakster: Vi er en del af USAs post-system, hvor taksterne for et brev er 45¢ og postkort 32¢. International posttakst er $1.05 for brev og postkort, undtagen til Canada og Mexico hvor den er 85¢. Se by-og økortene for at finde postkontorerne.

plante-og dyreliv på land og i hav. Alle lokale planter, dyr og fisk (undtagen fanget som føde), er beskyttede, inklusive koraller, skaller og andet levende fra havet. Man må ikke hjembringe nogen af disse levende organismer.

Helligdage. Her fejrer man amerikan-ske helligdage foruden en hel del lokale.Regerings-kontorer er lukkede da, ligeledes som regel banker, mens butikker kun lukker de vigtigste helligdage.

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Arawak Bay: the Inn at Salt River 340-772 1684 F F F

Buccaneer 340-712-2100 F F F F F F F F F F F F

Carrington’s Inn 340-713-0508 F F F

Chenay Bay Beach Resort 340-718-2918 F F F F F F F F F

Club Comanche 340-773-0210 F F F F

Club St. Croix 340-718-9150 F F F F F F F F F

Colony Cove 340-718-1965 F F F F F F F

Company House Hotel 340-773-1377 F F F

Cottages By The Sea 340-772-0495 F F F F

Cruzan Sands Villa 972-747-7575 F F F F F F

Discovery Grove 340-642-8322 F F F F

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort 340-773-9700 F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

Frederiksted Hotel 340-772-0500 F F F F

Hibiscus Beach Resort 340-718-4042 F F F F

Holger Danske 340-773-3600 F F F F F F

Hotel Caravelle 340-773-0687 F F F F F F

Hotel on the Cay 340-773-2035 F F F F F F F

King Christian Hotel 340-773-6330 F F F F F F F

King’s Alley Hotel 340-773-0103 F F F

Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge 340-201-7983 F F F F

Northside Valley 340-772-0558 F F F

Palms at Pelican Cove 340-718-8920 F F F F F F F F

Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort 340-778-3800 F F F F F F F F F F F

Sand Castle On The Beach 340-772-1205 F F F F F F F F F F

Sugar Beach 340-718-5345 F F F F F F F

Tamarind Reef Resort & Spa 340-718-4455 F F F F F F F F F

Vacation St. Croix 340-718-0361 F F F F

Waves at Cane Bay 340-718-1815 F F F F

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38 Beachfront rooms, 2 Restaurants, Spa & Marina Pool, beach, snorkels, kayaks, tennis & sailing charters NEW day spa with massage, skin & nail care Perfect for couples, families, businesses & visiting yachts Call 800-619-0014, www.TamarindReefResort.com

hether you’re planning your wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway, or family vacation, St. Croix, the larg-est of the US Virgin Islands,

has accommodations to suit everyone!

Choose The Buccaneer, Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa or Divi Carina Bay All Inclusive Resort & Casino and get tennis, watersports, shopping, spas, beaches, and restau-rants. The Buccaneer and Renaissance Carambola also offer golf.

Consider small hotel charm at Sand Castle on the Beach in Frederiksted. This quaint, boutique hotel has studios, bedroom suits, and elegant villas on a magnificent beach with fresh water pools and an award-winning restaurant.

Tamarind Reef Resort features 38 beachfront rooms, 2 restaurants, a seaside pool, lighted tennis courts, and day spa. Enjoy spectacular views of the Caribbean, Green Cay, Buck Island, and the yachts at Green Cay Marina.

Vacation St. Croix represents the finest vaca-tion villas and includes personalized service from planning to arrival. Enjoy all the privacy and space of a beautiful home combined with hotel-quality services and amenities.

Cruzan Sands Villa on the Beach is a new luxury beachfront villa in Estate Salt River. Family friendly, it sleeps 8 comfortably. Enjoy the wonderful sandy beach and the views from the spacious, covered wrap-around porch!

Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge is a unique rain-forest getaway; comfortable lodging in a natural site. Take advantage of workshops, tours, walks, hikes and other activities. Relax here in nature’s splendor!

The West End’s Northside Valley hosts lush land-scaping and ocean views from 8 eco vacation villas. Stargaze at night, pick organic fruit by day and stroll to nearby beaches. Escape to simple living!

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tAxi chArGes AND sPeciAL ProVisioNs■ The charges to areas not listed in this schedule shall be arrived at by using the nearest tariffed place crossed to the next tariffed place ahead, based on one nearest to the passenger’s destination.

■ These rules include, “a taxi op-erator, while on duty, shall not refuse any passenger unless the passenger is intoxicated and disorderly or in possession of a pet or animal (other than a seeing-eye dog or service dog) that is not properly secured in a kennel case or other suitable con-tainer. There shall be no charge for the seeing-eye or service dog.

■ Kennel charges: large kennel $30, small kennel $20.

■ round trip fares: double the one-way fare plus waiting charges.

■ Waiting charges: $1 per minute. First five free.

■ radio/phone call: The fare plus one third of the basic fare.

■ anyone requesting a taxi exclu-sively for themselves shall pay the rate charged for four passengers.

■ luggage: a flat rate of $2 per bag shall be added for each passenger. The rate for items larger than 30-inches by 20 inches shall not exceed $4 per item.

■ Hourly rates (1 - 4 passengers) Sedan/mini Van $40; Van $55; Safari $80. rates for additional passengers will be negotiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s).

TransportationTransportationrENTal CarS, TaXi & TOUr iNFOrmaTiON

Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site was the first unit of the National Park Saystem in the US Vir-gin Islands. The park’s historic buidings and grounds commemorate the Dan-ish heritage (1733-1917) of the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, which was named

in honor of the reigning King of Denmark and Norway, Christian VI. In the 1700s, Christiansted was part of a mercantile system that linked Europe,West Africa, and the Caribbean in the infamous “Triangular Trade.” Christiansted was the first town in the Lesser Antilles to be built on the grid system and to have a building code. Its distinctive colonial architecture reflects the town’s status as capital of the Danish West Indies (1755-1871); the great wealth generated by the export of cane sugar, molasses, and rum; and the influence of government building inspectors.

Take two free tours—“Free Gut” is the freed black neighborhood of Christiansted established by the Danish in 1748 and “Gal-lows Bay” is the fishing community that sustained Christiansted’s fish market for more than two centuries. For an appoint-ment, call 340-773-1460. www.nps.gov/chri

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Rudy’s Taxi & Tours: .... 340-773-6803, 514-4600

St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport: .. 340-778-1088Taxi stands in Christiansted are on King Street

near Government House and at market Square; in Frederiksted by Fort Frederik. you can stop by and make arrangements to be picked up later in the day.

Contact the Taxi Division with compliments, complaints, problems or questions. The number is (340) 773-2226, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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pUBlic tranSportation:VITRAN Buses serve the island with numerous routes, starting service at 5:30 am on weekdays, ending at 9:00 pm, starting later on weekends. If you are not in a hurry, you can tour the island for only $1, going between our two towns and to shopping centers (transfer at La Reine in mid-

island). Call 778-0898 or 773-1664.

Alternate affordable ways of getting around are group taxi vans (marked Taxi) that ply many routes. Economy-minded visitors can pick up a ride from Christiansted to Frederik-sted or reverse for $2.50, if they are willing to share with local riders. Departures are from the Market Square in Christiansted and Bud-dhoe Park in Frederiksted, but the vans can also be flagged down along the route.

FroM tHe airport to:

Christiansted ........................... $16 .....($9)Cotton Valley .......................... $24 ...($11)Divi Carina Bay ...................... $24 ...($12)Frederiksted ............................ $12 .....($6)Green Cay ................................ $22 ...($11)Hovensa .................................... $12 .....($6)St. Croix Yacht Club ................ $24 ...($12)St. George Botanical Garden . $12 .....($6)Shoy’s ........................................ $20 ...($10)Sprat Hall ................................. $17 .....($9)Sunny Isle ................................. $12 .....($6)The Palms at Pelican Cove ..... $16 .....($9)Whim Plantation Museum ..... $12 .....($6)

FroM cHriStianSteD to:The Buccaneer ........................... $9 .....($5)Cane Bay .................................. $24 ...($11)Carambola ............................... $30 ...($12)Cormorant ............................... $10 .....($5)Divi Carina Bay ....................... $18 .....($9)Frederiksted ............................. $24 ...($11)Gallows Bay ............................... $6 .....($3)Salt River .................................. $22 ...($11)Sunny Isle/Island Center ........ $12 .....($6)

FroM FreDeriKSteD to:Carambola ............................... $27 ...($11)Christiansted ........................... $24 ...($11)Divi Carina Bay ....................... $36 ...($18)Sprat Hall ................................. $10 .....($5)Whim/Good Hope .................... $9 .....($5)

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ART AND ARTISTSCaribbean Community Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.cct.viCaribbean Museum Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . www.cmcarts.orgD&D Studio Fine Art Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ddstudio.usElisa McKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sistahart.comHenle Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mariahenlestudio.comMaufe Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.maufegallery.com

ATTRAcTIoNS AND EVENTSC.H.A.N.T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chantvi.orgDivi Carina Bay Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carinabay.comLawaetz Museum at Little LaGrange . . . . www.stcroixlandmarks.comPaul & Jill’s Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.paulandjills.comSt. Croix Environmental Association . . . . www.stxenvironmental.orgSt. Croix Half Ironman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.stcroixtriathlon.comSt. Croix Landmarks Society . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixlandmarks.comSt. Croix Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixyc.comSt. George Village Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sgvbg.orgThe Good Hope School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ghsvi.orgVirgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.visfi.orgWhim Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixlandmarks.comDININgAlley Galley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alleygalley.comAngry Nates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.angrynates.comBeachside Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sandcastleonthebeach.comBlue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bluewaterterrace.comcafé fresco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cafefrescousvi.comCultured Pelican Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.culturedpelican.comFort Christian Brew Pub . . . . . . . www.fortchristianstedbrewpub.comGood Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/goodspiritsviJohn Eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge . . .www.lowlifebarandrefuge.comPolly’s at the Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pollysatthepier.comRhythms at Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . .www.liminatrainbowbeach.comSalud Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.saludbistro.comThe Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebistrovi.comThe Buccaneer Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebuccaneer.comThe Galleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.galleonrestaurant.comThe Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.palmspelicancove.comThe Pickled Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pickledgreek.comThe Waves at Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.canebaystcroix.comYou Are Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.youareherestx.com

HELPFUL gENERAL INFoRMATIoNChamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.stxchamber.orgHotel & Tourism Association . . . . . .www.stcroixhotelandtourism.comGoToStCroix.com / Harbor Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.gotostcroix.comNational Weather Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nws.noaa.govRotary Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rotary.orgSt. Croix Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixfoundation.orgSt. Croix This Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stcroixthisweek.comHoTELS AND VAcATIoN RENTALSThe Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebuccaneer.comClub Comanche Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.clubcomanche.comCruzan Sands Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.cruzansands.comDivi Carina Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carinabay.comMount Victory Camp Eco Lodge . . . . . . . . . .www.mtvictorycamp.comNorthside Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.northsidevalley.comRenaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort . . . . www.renaissancestrcroix.com

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Sand Castle on the Beach . . . . . . . . www.sandcastleonthebeach.comTamarind Reef Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . www.tamarindreefhotel.comThe Waves at Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.canebaystcroix.comVacation St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.vacationstcroix.com

PHoTogRAPHy / WEDDINgSQ Studio, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.qstudiovi.comTina Henle Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tinahenle.comREAL ESTATECalabash Realtors…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.calabashrealtors.comColdwell-Banker/Land-de Wilde Realty . . www.coldwellbankervi.comHamilton Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.patricevi.comREcREATIoNReef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.reefcondosusvi.comSHoPPINgARTFarm, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.artfarmllc.comCrucian Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cruciangold.comDesignworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.islandlivingstore.comib designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.islandboydesigns.comJoyia Inspirational Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.joyia.usLandmarks Society Research Library . . . . www.stcroixlandmarks.orgRustico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.caribbean-rustico.comSonya’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sonyaltd.comTropical Bracelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.islandbracelets.comUndercover Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.undercoverbooksvi.comViolette’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.violette.comTRANSPoRTATIoNBudget Rent A Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.budgetstcroix.comCenterline Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ccrvi.comHertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rentacarstcroix.com Olympic Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.stcroixcarrentals.comSkyline Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] yoURSELFBuccaneer /Hideaway Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.thebuccaneer.comGov. Juan Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr. . . www.caribbeanfamilyhealth.orgParadise Waits Tattoo Studio & Gallery . . . . . . www.tatoostcroix.comRenuatum Spa at Kalima Center . . . . . . . . www.renuatumnaturals.orgSpa at Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . renaissancestcroix.comTamarind Reef Resort Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tamarindreefhotel.comTropical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tropicaltherapyvi.comWATER SPoRTSBig Beard's Adventure Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bigbeards.comBush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bushtribe.comCane Bay Dive Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.canebayscuba.comCaribbean Sea Adventures . . . . . .www.caribbeanseaadventures.comDive Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.divexp.comIrie Feelin Fishing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.virginislandsoutfittersFreedom City Surf & Grill . . . . .www.standuppaddleconnection.comJolly Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.jollyrogervi.comKitesurf/Paddlesurf St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.kitestcroix.comLady Jasmyn Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.facebook.com/ladyjasmynSea-Thru Kayak Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.seathrukayaksvi.comSNUBA of St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.snubastcroix.comSweet Bottom Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sweetbottomdive.comTeroro & Dragon Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.virginkayaktours.comWest End Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wewatersports.com


Real Estate and RentalsCalabash Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H, 1) 66Coldwell-Banker/Land-de Wilde Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

hotels and Inns Outside of TownBuccaneer Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 88Carrington’s Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 3) 79Chenay Bay Beach Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 94Cruzan Sands Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 1) 2Discovery Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (F, 2) 56Divi Carina Beach Resort and Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . (N, 2) 105#7 Estate Granard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 4) 36Mt . Victory Camp Eco Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C, 2) 6Northside Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 1) 10Sand Castle On the Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 4) 14Renaissance St . Croix Carambola Beach Resort . . . . (D, 1) 33Tamarind Reef Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 91The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H 1) 66The Waves at Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E, 1) 35Villa Greenleaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H, 2) 59

Restaurants Outside of TownsAce Roti Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H, 3) 31Beach Side Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 4) 14Blue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (M, 1) 40Cheeseburger’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Cultured Pelican Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Duggan’s Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (N, 2) 100East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105El Flamboyant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (F, 4) 28Flamboyant Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Good Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (N, 2) 7Mermaid Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (J, 1) 88Mocha Jumbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pirate’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Rhythms at Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 3) 21Salud Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 44Saman Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Terrace Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (J, 1) 88The Galleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 91The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H, 1) 66The Pickled Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (J, 2) 87The Waves at Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E, 1) 35Countryside Shopping and ServicesEstate Whim Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C, 4) 18Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 88Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 23Rustico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 5Tamarind Reef Resort Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 91The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens . . . . . . . . . . (D, 3) 22The Spa at Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (D, 1) 33

Non-hotel BeachesBuck Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (M, 0) 60Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E, 1) 35Colombus Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 1) 106Cramer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (O, 1) 164Dorsch Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 4) 14Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 3) 21Reef Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (N, 1) 100Sandy Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (A, 5) Shoys Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (J, 1) 88Sprat Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 2) 9St . Croix East End Marine Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Vincent F . Mason, Sr . Coral Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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St. Croix Road MapSt. Croix Road MapEnjoy the Countryside and Shortline as you travel our 27-mile long island!


Local produceArtfarm, LLC (Island Organics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 11La Reine Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (F, 3) 20Tropics Hydroponics Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H, 1) 13VI Farmers’ Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 1) 12Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute . . . . . . . . . (C, 2) 17

Traveler ServicesAvis Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 50Bank ATMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 3) 48, (I, 2) 75Budget Rent a Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …(E, 4) 50Centerline Car Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 3) 43Hertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …(E, 4) 50Olympic Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 81Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 82, 84, (G, 2) 42, C’sted, F’stedSeaborne Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (F, 4) 34Skyline Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 2) 42Vitran Bus Service Airport, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 3) 43

Sports Outside of TownsBuccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 88Bush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 1) 2Cane Bay Dive Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E, 1) (N, 2) 35, 105Carambola Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E, 2) 32Kitesurf/Paddlesurf St . Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (M, 1) 58Paul and Jill’s Equestrian Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B, 2) 4

Randall “Doc” James Racetrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (F, 5) 52St . Croix Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (N, 1) 101Sweet Bottom Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (D, 1) 33Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (K, 1) 91The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (N,2) 100Virgin Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E ,1) 35West End Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (N,2) 21

Other InterestsCaribbean Community Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 80Cruzan Rum Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (E, 4) 24Estate Little Princess/Nature Conservancy . . . . . . . . . (I, 1) 62Estate Whim Plantation Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C, 4) 18Good Hope School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C, 5) 16Gov . Juan F . Luis Hospital & Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Island Center for Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 2) 57Carl & Marie Lawaetz Family Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . (C, 3) 8Salt River National Historic Park & Ecological Preserve . . . . (G, 1) 2Orange Grove Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 75Peter’s Rest Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (H, 3) 55St . Croix Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (I, 2) 75St . George Village Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . (D, 3) 22Sunny Isle Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (G, 3) 48University of the Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (F, 3) 26

For yoUr SaFety AeD Locations Outside of towns in case you need them

Airport Departure LoungesBassin Triangle Police StationBuccaneer HotelCanagata BallparkCarambola HotelCoakley Bay CondosCountry Day SchoolDivi Carina Bay Casino

Divi Carina Bay Resort

East End Fire Station

Fire Service Office, Sunny Isle

Palms at Pelican Cove

Patrick Sweeney Police Station

Richmond Fire Station


The Recycling Center, next to the Dept. Of Public Works in Anna’s Hope, hopes to announce the opening soon. For more information call 340-692-9632 x 5 or

340-690-8152 or visit www.usvircd.org/RAVI (Recycling Association of the VI).

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recreational Zone – Allows snorkeling, diving, boating, and recreational shoreline fishing. Catch-and-release guide fishing, and cast-net bait fishing are allowed with a Marine Park Permit. ALL OTHER TRADITIONAL FISHING IS PROHIBITED (including but not limited to: fish traps; spear fishing; collection of lobster, conch whelk).

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Alley Galley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Angry Nates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Avocado Pitt Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Baci Duty Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Big Beard’s Adventure Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Budget Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Cane Bay Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Caribbean Sea Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Caravelle Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Cache of the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2café fresco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Centerline Car Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Coldwell-Banker/Land-de Wilde Realty . . . . . 88Comanche Pavilion Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Comanche Rum & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Crucian Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Designworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

D&D Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dive Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Fort Christian Brew Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Galangal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Hamilton Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Henle Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Hotel on the Cay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Hotheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91ib designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Irie Feelin Sportfishing Charters . . . . . . . . . . 42Island Tribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Jaccar Sorbet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52John Eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge . . . . . . . . 30Jolly Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Lady Jasmyn Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Many Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Maria’s Cantina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Joyia Inspirational Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Maufe Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Panache Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Purple Papaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Rare Finds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Renuatum Spa at Kalima Center . . . . . . . . .1Roseway (Dec-Apr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Royal Poinciana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Savant Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144Seaborne Airlines Seaplane . . . . . . . . . . .23Seaside Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60SNUBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Sonya’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140St . Croix Environmental Association . . . . . . .3Sweeny’s St . Croix Safari Tours . . . . . . . .80Tavern 1844 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28The Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Old Scale House on the harborfront, known as the Wharf. One section of the 1856 structure displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrels of rum and sugar. The other section holds a bookstore and gift shop as well as an information center about all things St. Croix. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service.

Nearby, The Old Customs House with its sweeping staircase, on the grassy area next to the Fort, was completed in 1830. It now holds National Park Service offices.

Fort Christiansvaern was the first public building to be started by the Danes after the island was purchased from France in 1733. It is built of Danish yellow brick and was completed in 1749 and later expanded. Its present appear-ance reflects the 1830’s period.

Furnishings from that era are on display; also an exhibit on local military history. At the entrance admission tickets to the Fort and Steeple Building are sold ($3) and brochures available.

Open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, weekends 9 am to 5 pm. 2 hour parking available on site.

The Steeple Building across Hospital Street, formerly the Lutheran Church and dates from 1753. It houses a display documenting aspects of the religious history of St. Croix. Ask for opening hours at the Fort.

Across Company Street lies the onetime Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse , built in 1749. In its courtyard, slave auctions were formerly held.

Government House on King Street was in part the former home of a Danish merchant. That section dates from 1749; another section, the previous town house of a wealthy Danish plantation owner, was joined to it in 1826, together becoming the seat of the Danish West Indies government. The grand staircase and portico were added in 1830, as was the impressive ballroom/recep-tion hall on the second floor by Governor General Peter von Scholten, who had his office and official residence here. The former are open to the public (entrance at mid-building on King Street). The Virgin Islands Tourism office (open weekdays only) is downstairs fronting the Lutheran Church.

The Lutheran Church across Queen Cross Street on King Street, was originally the Dutch Reformed Church, built in the 1740’s and transferred to the Lutherans in 1831, who brought the furnishings here from the Steeple Building. Later, the steeple was added.

Walking up Queen Cross Street to Company Street takes you to Apothecary Hall on the left corner, which holds both the tiny Apothecary Museum on Queen Cross Street, open anytime, and in the courtyard the Archaeological Museum, open only Saturdays 10 am-2 pm.

Nearby on Company Street is the Old Market , laid out in the original town plan from 1735, and still being used. The well dates from 1863. On this square you will also find the downtown Post Office.

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The Court Yard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . 70Tropical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Undercover Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Vacation St . Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Violette’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20You Are Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13ATMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 31Anglican Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 34Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Rest Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Touring Frederiksted

Your tour of Frederiksted begins at Fort Frederik by the cruise ship pier and newly revitalized waterfront. Construction on the Fort began in 1752 and was completed in 1760. Featuring a museum with several permanent exhibits and an art gallery, it is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4 p.m. There is a small admission charge.

Governor General Peter von Scholten proclaimed the emancipation of the enslaved population in the Danish West Indies on July 3, 1848, from adjacent Buddhoe Park. The park contains a bronze bust of the renowned slave rebellion leader.

The Oscar E. Henry Customs House was built in the 1800’s. The building is under-going renovations. The Visitors’ Bureau, normally located here, has been temporarily moved to an upstairs location in the courtyard of a nearby building on Strand Street. The Freedom Fountain facing the pier was installed for the Emancipation 150th anniver-sary celebration. In a historic light blue building down a block is the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts.

After severe damage during a labor insurrection in 1878, the town was rebuilt in Victorian style. Victoria House on Strand Street and Apothecary Hall on King Cross Street between King and Queen Streets preserve the Frederiksted architecture of that time.

Frederiksted is home to a number of historic churches, including St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Friedensberg Moravian Church, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

The newly restored Old Danish School on Hospital Street and Market Street is a hand-some building. At Strand and Queen Cross Streets is the Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library, built in 1803. The Market Place is still in use today, as it was in 1751 at the founding of Frederiksted.

There are ATMs at the Scotiabank and First Bank locations on Strand Street. After hours, swipe your card at the door to get inside.

The Frederiksted waterfront is home to Sunset Jazz concerts, held the third Friday of the month from 5:30 to 8 p.m.. Admission is free to the public. A public beach with showers and bathrooms is next to Fort Frederik.

Getting WestSt. Croix’ West End offers beautiful sandy, calm beaches, great snorkeling and wreck

or pier diving, spectacular sunsets, and the lush subtropical forest. You can reach Frederiksted with its quaint, historic town architecture in several ways. The four-lane Melvin Evans Highway is your speediest route, if you are coming from the east. Most drivers take Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road), which also takes you to the St. George Village Botanical Garden, the Cruzan Rum Factory, and Whim Plantation Museum, all just off the Queen Mary Highway.

Getting into FrederikstedFrom Queen Mary Highway, turn right at the traffic light at Hannah’s Rest. From the

end of Melvin Evans Highway, turn right and continue north through the traffic light. Turn left at the Post Office (this is Fisher Street).

Frederiksted town is rebounding, thanks to a recent $14 million revitalization project. To get to Strand Street, Fort Frederik and the beautifully landscaped waterfront and the Pier, turn right just before the fishermen’s boat ramp and market shed at the end of Fisher Street. This is a great starting point for a walking tour of the town with its many historic buildings.

Getting North of TownNorth of town are several wonderful beaches and eateries where you can toast the

famous Green Flash at sunset. You can pick up Route 63 along the water north of the Fort, or if you want to bypass the town when coming from the Queen Mary Highway, take the La Grange Road, Route 63, by turning rights just after Whim Museum.

Off the Beaten TrackYou can also travel west through the rainforest on Route 76, Mahogany Road (which

farther east is Route 72, Midland Road). If you are a bit adventurous, turn off on 765 or 763 (see signs for Creque Dam Farm and Mt. Victory Camp, both worth a visit)

Take Creque Dam Road (Route 58) through scenic valleys and under towering trees. This road is passable by car, but narrow and a bit rough. The rainforest can be explored by car, 4 WD (unpaved West Scenic Road can be impassable after heavy rains) or on horseback. Among area attractions are the Lawaetz Family Museum and lovely gardens at Estate Little La Grange, the impressive Estate Mt. Washington ruins, the nearby giant baobab trees at Butler Bay, and the infamous beer-drinking pigs!

Historic Frederiksted★ Apothecary Hall 15★ Buddhoe Park 16★ Customs House 17★ Fort Frederik 18★ Freedom Fountain 19★ Friedensberg Moravian Church 20★ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 21★ Market Place 22★ Public Library 23★ St . Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church 24★ St . Paul’s Anglican Church 25★ Victoria House 4F’sted points of interest4ATM (3) 94Boat Ramp/Fish Market 324Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 334C .H .A .N .T 104Fire Station 344Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic 354Post Office 364Public Restrooms 384Visitors’ Bureau (upstairs) 31

Hotels and inns4Cottages By The Sea 124Frederiksted Hotel 584Sand Castle on the Beach 60

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Part 6 in a series

PeRsOnAL ADORnMent was forbid-den to slaves. An older woman might wear a small bag around her neck containing items of medicinal or magical value, but no jewelry was permitted. With emancipation, jewelry became a symbol of freedom for this group.

Most traditional of all forms of jewelry is the twisted West Indian bracelet. Visitors to West Africa note the similarity between local versions and those used as currency in Africa. The same general designs have also been found in sunken Viking ships in Norway.

Skills, as well as tools of the trade, have been handed down through the genera-tions. The Clendenen and Jacobs families of Christiansted, the Bennersons of Frederiksted and the Carneiros of St. Thomas are among those who have long been known as jewel-ers carrying on the traditional techniques.

In former days when turtles were plenti-ful, tortoise shell was an item for export and an important material, also, for the local jeweler. All kinds of jewelry were made from the pliable shell by local craftsmen.

CLAY PRODUCts filled many needs. The styles and forms were in a Caribbean wide character. Earthenware coal pots (charcoal braziers) were in every kitchen, often lined up like so many heating elements on a

stove. Some women still prefer their coal pots and one is known to keep hers on top of her modern gas stove. A po (earthenware chamber pot) was also in every home.

Pots, bowls and pitchers of many variet-ies were made on the estates for specific needs, using the available clays. Clay bowls even served banking purposes, as some people kept their money hidden in such jars under the floorboards of their homes.

DeLiCAte AnD COMPLeX WROUGht iROn balconies fences and gates can be seen throughout the area. In some cases, the grill-work represents just about the only Spanish churrigueresque and baroque influences to be found here; in other cases, it is more of a California-Spanish style from the 1930s.

Many of these grillwork items were de-signed and fabricated by local blacksmiths whose skills were handed down from father to son and apprentice. These men served many needs of the Islands – shoeing hors-es, repairing ships, even, during Prohibition, manufacturing the complex “bush stills.” There are still a few blacksmiths working hard – technological anachronisms in our less appreciative times.

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rock, or coral grouted with lime from coral and shell. The roofs were tiled and white-washed in the Danish fashion.

Another variety of housing (Negerhytte: Negro hut as opposed to Negro house) was also built. Before 1705, Pere Labat not-ed that the poorer people lived in houses braced with forked poles driven into the ground. Wattle (woven branch walls) and thatch roof produced a cool and comfort-able structure.

There are remaining examples of the thatch house on St. Croix and St. John. In rural areas and in fishing villages such light and practical construction continued until recent times. The many fires, earthquakes and hurricanes seem to have completely destroyed such housing in urban areas in the early part of Danish rule. A special sup-plement to the St. Croix Avis, November 4, 1867, tells of a terrific destruction of hous-ing on St. Thomas from the hurricane and earthquake of that year. The St. Thomaeti-dende of August 22, 1871, reported all Ne-gro housing destroyed in Charlotte Amalie in the storm of that year.

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Clay bowls even served banking purposes, as some people kept their money hidden in such jars under the floor-boards of their homes.


The Buccaneer Hideaway Spa & Salon – 340-712-2149We offer a variety of relaxing, rejuvenating and therapeutic spa treatments, services, and packages reducing stress and promoting well-ness using seawater and marine products that address the needs of every skin type. Choose from dozens of Waxing, manicure, and pedicure Services along with Deep Tissue, aromatherapy, Deluxe Therapeutic, and reflexology massage. Specialized Scrubs and Wraps can be followed by an application of protective anti-aging Cream with sunscreen. Choose from Three Spa packages or “create your own” Day of indulgence. proud to feature Jane iredale (make-up), phytomer (skin care), Surface (hair), Opi (nails) & Carols Daughter products. Come shop today! located at the Buccaneer Hotel. Open mon through Fri, 9 am - 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm and Sun 12-6 pm. www.thebuccaneer.com/spa C’sted Map #88

Renuatum Spa at Kalima Center – 340-718-2440renuatum invites you to join them in their beautiful new location in the Kalima Center in downtown Christiansted. Specializing in organic and all natural services including mas-sage, facials, herbal and detox therapy, waxing, ayurveda, energy healing, and body therapies. renuatum, known for their Eco services and wide range of hand-made, local re-Nu-atum skincare products is a wonderful place to relax, revive and renew your wellness. also offering Eminece Organics, handmade jewelry, crystals and organic makeup. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5pm. renutum offers ongoing raw Food retreats with lalita Studio, as well as Weekend workshops for healthy living. Csted Map #1

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the Spa at renaissance St. croix Carambola Beach Resort – 340-778-3800Do you need to be pampered? is it time for a break from reality? The Spa at renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach resort is open six days a week (monday- Saturday) to relax and re-balance you at the newly remodeled resort. let us spoil you with a Hot Stone mas-sage, relaxing pedicure or one of our luxurious marriott signature facials. We also offer cou-ples beach massages, reflexology, body scrubs and numerous other therapeutic services to rejuvenate your body and mind. renew your appearance or simply restore your locks after a day in the sun in our upscale hair salon, offer-ing deep conditioning, styling, Keratin treat-ments, coloring and cuts.let us pamper you or a loved one in our mediterranean inspired facility! St. Croix Map #33.

u Cardiovascular Services (Virgin Islands Cardiac Center)u Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray), including the Women’s Health Imaging Suiteu Emergency Services, including the Fast Track (urgent care walk-in facility)u Gastroenterology (digestive system & its disorders)u Laboratory & Blood Bank (clinical testing & blood donation)u Rehabilitation Services (physical therapy)u Nephrology (5 Diamond Hemodialysis Unit for patients with end stage renal dialysis)

JFL provides the following in-patient care services for you and your family:

General and Specialty Surgeries (Operating Department) Intensive & Progressive Care Services (critical care & continuous monitoring of patients) Medical & Surgical Services (overnight and surgical recovery) Women & Children Health Services (Labor & Delivery, Nursery including Neonatal ICU,

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You don’t have to be admitted to utilize the following outpatient services:

Cardiovascular Services (Virgin Islands Cardiac Center) Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray), including the Women’s Health Imaging Suite Emergency Services, including the Fast Track (urgent care walk-in facility) Gastroenterology (digestive system & its disorders) Laboratory & Blood Bank (clinical testing and blood donation) Rehabilitation Services (physical therapy) Nephrology (5 Diamond Hemodialysis Unit

for patients with end stage renal dialysis)

JFL visitors can also enjoy special amenities such as The Gift Box gift shop and Tropical Treats Café, where we serve more than just hospital food!

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gov. Juan F. luis Hospital & Medical center – 340-778-6311Did you Know? JFl provides the following in-pa-tient care services for you and your family: General & Specialty Surgeries (Operating Department), intensive & progressive Care Services (critical care & continuous monitoring of patients), medical & Surgical Services (overnight & surgical recovery), and Women & Children Health Services (labor & Delivery, Nursery including Neonatal iCU, post-partum, OB/GyN surgeries & pediatrics). you don’t have to be admitted to utilize the following outpa-tient services: Cardiovascular Services (Vi Cardiac Center), Diagnostic imaging (x-ray), including the Women’s Health imaging Suite, Emergency Services, including the Fast Track (urgent care walk-in facility), Gastroenterology (digestive system & its disorders), laboratory & Blood Bank (clinical testing and blood donation), rehabilitation Services (physical therapy), and Nephrology (5 Diamond Hemodialysis Unit for patients with end stage renal dialysis). JFl’s mission is to “drive improvement in the health care of those we serve, while exemplify-ing compassion and respect.” Visit www.jflusvi.org or email [email protected] Island Map #70

paradise Waits tattoo Studio & gallery – 340-220-1206For Quality Custom art come to paradise Waits Tattoo Studio and Gallery. We work with you to give you the perfect tattoo design, using sterile, disposable materials and high qual-ity ink. Owner/artist, Jennifer Thomas has 12 years of experience as a registered Nurse before turning her artistic energy into a career of a lifetime in 2008. She is currently a Vi licensed Tattooist, and current in First aid/Cpr. looking for something a little less per-manent? We offer Body piercings, Henna, and a Gallery of local art and Jewelry. Call for appointment or Walk-ins Welcome. Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am to 7pm. Closed Sundays and mondays. Special appointments available. Visit TattooStCroix.Com. Experience cool vibes in a clean, comfortable setting. located in princess plaza, near 5 Corners. Island Map #23


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Tamarind Reef Resort Spa – 340-718-3782Tamarind reef resort announces that its high-end day spa is NOW OpEN. The intimate new spa overlooks the ocean and features a variety of massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, sugaring, waxing and more. Tamarind invites you to treat yourself and enjoy a little pamper-ing today. Experience the relaxing sound of the ocean as you unwind and let our caring and educated professionals cater to your body, skin and nail care needs. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 6pm. located 10 minutes east of Christiansted in Suite 9 of Tamarind reef resort (adjacent to Deep End restaurant, Galleon restaurant, and Green Cay marina). Offering 15% discount to St. Croix residents! Island Map #91

Tropical Therapy – 340-773-5333Established in 1990, we are St. Croix’s #1 Wellness Spa, conveniently located in Gallows Bay. Highly reputable, in the last 2 years alone we have won 8 Daily News “Best of St. Croix “ awards. We provide supreme services includ-ing therapeutic and deep tisssue massage, stone massage, pregnancy massage, rolfing, foot reflexology, body wraps and scrubs, acupuncture, manicures, pedicures, and ion-cleanse footbaths. We offer many types of facials, using Dermalogica products to deep-cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your skin. We also offer parisian peel microdermabrasion. Visit us soon in our luxurious, tranquil set-ting with 8 treatment rooms. all therapists are Nationally Certified. Voted “Best Facial Treatment” for 2011 by readers of the Daily News. Dermalogica products used exclusively. learn more at www.tropicaltherapyvi.com Csted Map #151


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Calabash Real Estate – 340-718-5285 Experience the Difference... Service – market Knowledge – Expertise. a dedicated team of 15 licensed realtors®, led by Honnie Edwards, Broker/Owner, we offer friendly and professional brokerage services to buyers and sellers in all price ranges and all types of properties – residential, commercial, land – from cottages to estates, 1/4 acres to 100+ acres, businesses to warehouses. We also offer property management services, commercial leasing, vacation and long term rentals. Our website, www.Calabashrealtors.com has an extensive assortment of properties for sale and rent, as well as valuable resource and general information. accept our invitation to Experience the Difference and know that you will be working with a company that loves St. Croix and puts its clients and customers first. Toll free 800-693-5285. St. Croix Map #66, F’sted Map #2.

Hamilton Real Estate – 773-3300 Established in 1957, this friendly knowledge-able firm has built its reputation on honesty and integrity. Co-Owners Greg Hamilton and patrice Kelly have both been honored by their peers with realtor of the year awards. With combined experience of over 50 years between them, Greg and patrice have the experience to assist in any aspect of the real estate transaction. Over the years Hamilton real Estate has participated in sales of residential, commercial and development properties ranging from small to large. Sales agent Fortunata pascal offers dedicated service to Sellers and Buyers alike. put us to work for you by contacting us by phone or emailing us at [email protected] C’sted Map #16

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Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Realty – 340-778-7000With broker amy land-de Wilde at the helm, the professionals at Coldwell Banker land-de Wilde realty are eager to help you buy, sell or lease real estate. We offer a host of lovely homes, outstanding building sites, and both historic and commercial properties. Coldwell Banker land-de Wilde realty also lists as array of rental properties, ideal for your next dream vacation or long-term lease. From a bungalow on the beach to a villa with a view, we have the perfect property for you. Because we keep up with the latest technol-ogy and market trends, our data is accurate and up-to-date. We’re “high tech and high touch” and we’re here for you. Gallows Bay and Buccaneer Hotel. www.coldwellbankervi.com C’sted & Island Map #88

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more vacationers every year find a way to move to “america’s paradise.” They like that we are part of the US, have no state taxes, enjoy great year-round climate and are surrounded by beautiful beaches and turquoise water.

Newcomers learn the traditions of cul-ture and history on the island. Being home to dozens of community organizations, with volunteer opportunities, and annual events to attend, it’s easy to get involved quickly and form new friendships.

St. Croix is an ideal second home for some and a wonderful year-round residence for others. Houses and condos are available for rent or purchase along with undeveloped land for those who want to build.

Job openings exist in many fields and we have an Economic Development Commis-sion (EDC) program that offers tax incen-tives for business owners who qualify.

St. Croix retains a relaxing pace even though cosmopolitan in many ways. We say, “ Good morning” before beginning a conversation, say “no problem” and mean it, and celebrate lots of holidays without com-mercializing them.

a few challenges might be not being able to find your favorite brand all the time, find-ing water scarce during dry spells (although you can buy it by the truckload), and er-ratic electricity (making generators popular along with the use of solar panels).

Come and stay for a short or long time. most of us wouldn’t live anywhere else!

MOViNG HErE

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Dream – Build – Retire

Annual Survey of Real Estate Sales

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By Patrice Kelly

At Hamilton Real Estate, established on St. Croix in 1957, we know real estate transactions are one of the most important financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. It’s important to stay well informed. Our firm reviews every sale at the Recorder of Deeds Office as well as the MLS content. We believe this is the only way to truly evaluate island wide performance, value, inventory, and trends. Put our experience to work for you!

January-December 2012

houses (106) $41,478,859Condos (39) $6,024,926Lots (160) $7,341,925Comml/Acreage (20) $11,533,993total: (325) $66,379,703.

PERFORMANCE. The numbers indicate St. Croix is experiencing a “Buyer’s Market” with the 2012 numbers of sales and dollar volume declining from 2011 when there were 429 sales totaling $73.5 million and 2010 when there were 534 sales totaling $95 million.

Number of Sales by Price Category: 2012 2011

Under $200k 37 46$200-$299k 19 23$300-$399k 20 22$400-$499k 8 8$500-$599k 6 13$600-$699k 5 8$700-$799k 3 3$800-$899k 2 4$900-$999k 1 1$1 mil-$2 mil 3 3Over $2 mil 2 2

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VALUE. The closing of the Hovensa Oil Refinery in April 2012 has not caused a huge negative impact on the real estate market as many predicted. The decline in residential sales in 2011 vs. 2010 was about 30%, and this slowed to 25% in 2012 vs. 2011 despite the closing of Hovensa. This indicates a slowly improving market. The median home price increased to $300,000 in 2012 up from $285,000 in 2011. The average price of a home site increased to $45,887 from $40,821.

INVENTORY. Presently for sale, there are 338 homes compared to 324 one year ago, and 208 condos compared to 258 one year ago. Land is more difficult to track because 40 plots were sold by small subdivision developers. The MLS reports 436 lots for sale compared to 592 one year ago. There are 86 pending sales today compared to 80 pending sales a year ago.

TRENDS. We’ve been tracking real estate data on St. Croix since the 1980s. It is typical of most real estate markets to experience ups and downs, usually depending on the national economy. When the U.S. economy improves, the St. Croix economy improves. In 1985, the dollar volume was $48.5 mil and 3 years later it was $133.6 mil. In 2001 total dollar volume was $68.7 mil and it soared to $193.3 mil in 2006. In March 2006, Realtors had few properties to sell, only 37 homes from $150k to $500k and only 32 condos for sale. Buyers are encouraged to purchase now while there are plenty of properties to choose from. Not to mention the very low interest rates. The National Association of Realtors reports: The preliminary annual total for existing-home sales in 2012 was 4.65 million, up 9.2 percent from 4.26 million in 2011. It was the highest volume since 2007 when it reached 5.03 million and the strongest increase since 2004. St. Croix typically lags behind the national market by 12-24 months.

Right pricing and focused marketing are essential in today’s economy. Solid market intelligence is the best way to ensure that buyers and sellers get the best value from a real estate transaction. This approach to the market has been a hallmark of Patrice Kelly, “Your St. Croix Real Estate Profes-sional” for many years. Patrice Kelly, Hamilton Real Estate, 340-773-3300, www.PatriceVI.com


Lower in the southwestern sky is Orion, the Hunter. Orion is not part of the zodiac, but it is one of the best known of all star groups. Orion’s seven bright stars make him easy to find, and it is one of the few constellations that looks at least something like you expect it should. Two bright stars form Orion’s shoul-ders, two more his knees and three his belt. From Orion’s right shoulder, look for fainter stars forming his arm holding a club over his head (remem-ber, since Orion is facing you, your left is Orion’s right). If you can find his right arm, look at his left shoulder. His left arm holds a club made of a curved string of faint stars. Orion is holding the shield to protect himself from Taurus, the Bull. His club is held high as if to strike the Bull between the horns.

Fortunately for Orion, he is not alone as he hunts the Bull. Just to the east of Orion look for a very bright white star. This is Sirius and it is the brightest star of the night sky. Sirius marks Canis Major, the Greater Hunting Dog. If you look about halfway between Sirius and Jupiter and slightly farther to the east, you will find a somewhat bright star, Procyon, which marks Canis Minor, the Lesser Hunting Dog. No doubt these dogs are helping to keep the Bull at bay.

Around 8:00 p.m. Saturn will rise in the east. Wait a few hours for Saturn to

climb higher in the eastern sky and it will be easy to locate.

Turning north you’ll find the most famous of all star groups, the Big Dipper. Look for

seven fairly bright stars which form a dipper or a cooking pot

-- three stars mark the handle and four more

the bowl. Some peo-ple know that if

you draw a line through the two stars at the end of the bowl and extend the line away from the bowl, you come to the North Star. Now, remem-

ber, the North Star is NOT the

brightest star in the sky. In fact, it

really isn’t bright at all. It happens to be at a

point in the heavens almost directly over the North Pole of

the Earth. So having found the North Star, if you did not know which way was north, you would now know.

The night of April 21st-22nd is the max-imum of the Lyrid meteor shower. On a clear dark night you may see a dozen or so meteors or shoot-ing stars per hour. While that is not an overwhelming num-ber, it does mean that you are more likely to see a shooting star. Shooting stars, more properly called mete-ors, are the flash of light we see as peb-ble sized rocks burn up speeding through the air some 50 miles about the Earth. The bright moonlight will obscure the fainter meteors. The best time to look will be early in the morning, just before dawn.

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A bright planet will dominate the west-ern sky just after sunset. It is the largest of all the planets, Jupiter. As the sky grows darker and the stars begin to appear, a bright reddish-orange star will be seen nearby Jupiter. The star is Aldebaran, the red right eye of Taurus, the Bull. Taurus is one of twelve constellations that form a band that encircles the sky, the Zodiac. It is to the zodiac, or zone of animals. Actually our modern zodiac has eleven real and mythological living creatures and one inanimate object, Libra the Scales.

Right near Aldebaran look for a “V” shape of stars. This is the head of Taurus, the Bull. The stars of the V are the star cluster the Hyades. Just slightly northwest of Aldebaran and the Hyades is another star cluster, the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters. For the naked eye observer, this star group is so unusual that it is among the first stars mentioned in the astronomical literature of China, with one record of it dating to 2357 B.C.

VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE nORTH InDICATOR IS FACInG nORTH

Constellation names are in upper case. Star and planet names in lower case. The sun, moon, planets

and stars all rise in the east and set in the west.

By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium

and frequent island visitor.

In the northern hemisphere Spring begins on March 20th

April Sunrise: 6:03 am May Sunrise: 5:46 amApril Sunset: 6:37 pm May Sunset: 6:46 pm

May 2013 Moon Phases:First Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 May Full Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MayLast Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MayNew Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 May

April Moon Phases:First Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 April Full Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 April Last Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AprilNew Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 April

Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month.

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CASSIOPEIA

PERSEUS

AURIGA

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

HYDRA

TAURUS

ORION

CANISMAJOR

CANISMINOR

DRACO

BIG DIPPER

LITTLE DIPPER

Capella

ArcturusCastor

Pollux

Rugulus

SpicaProcyon

Betelgeuse

Sirius

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RigelSaiph

Milky WayCONSTELLATIONS: UPPER CASE Stars: Lower Case

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