St Croix This Week Magazine - August/September 2013

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Guiding Visitors & Locals for 42 Years

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTSFEATURESRising to the Challenge of Preservation ......................... 3Duty-Free Allowance ...................................................... 8NEW — “Easy St. Croix” CHANT’s Wheel Coach Tours! ...12Farm Fresh Where To Find It! ...................................... 15Island Worship .............................................................. 18Wine: Best Pick! ............................................................ 31Angry Nate’s for Great Seafood on the Boardwalk! .... 31Meet Cover Artist Christina Frederick Gasperi ........... 34VI Bridal Guide — The Benefit of Research! ............... 36Our Danish Connection / VELKOMMEN! ................. 37Sugar Cane, Once Everywhere, Has Left a Legacy ....... 37Discover Bush Tribe Island Wide Eco Adventures! ..... 39Protecting Our Marine Environment .......................... 44Christiansted National Historic Site ............................ 50ARTS in the U.S. Virgin Islands .................................... 59Where’s the beef? On St. Croix its Pasture-raised Senepol! ... 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

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by Sonia Jacobs Dow, Executive Director, St. Croix Landmarks Society

st. Croix and her sister Virgin islands have a unique history as part of the former “sugar islands” of the Caribbean. here, visitors are invited to move beyond the sun, sand and sea experience and the charm of colonial architecture to a deeper understanding of st. Croix’s people, their contributions to this and world communi-ties and the responsibility Crucians feel to honor those who came before us and to preserve cultural traditions, history and places for those who will follow.

the st. Croix Landmarks society has for 65 years undertaken the challenge of preserving that unique legacy of culture, history and the structures that stand as a testament to the ingenuity, skills and labor of enslaved Africans and the aspirations of europeans and Americans who sought fortune in these special places. seLF, PLACe and ResPOnsiBiLitY are the words that best describe Landmarks’ preserva-tion initiatives. Programs, museum tours, exhibits and the unequaled Research Library & Archives offer a glimpse of who we are as a people through the stories of our ancestors and their triumph over the harshest of experiences – human bondage and the de-humanizing process and mind-set that allowed it. Undoubtedly both enslaved and enslaver were changed. Ours, like all colonial stories brandishes painful memories, but wisdom, strength, and spirituality persevere.

From its base at the estate Whim Mu-seum, Landmarks offers spirit-moving ex-periences for residents and visitors. in the serenity of the site, are juxtaposed great house, slave quarters and the humble My Granny House. Breezes moving through the trees disguise the hushed voices of ancestors urging recollection and heal-ing. As a respite from the emotions of the experience, the Cookhouse offers Johnny cakes, patés, red grout, local fruit juices and other traditional fare.

new exhibits opened in July 2013 and enhance the museum:

“Who Bin Sen Yoh: Crucian Musicians & Their Music employs photos and cherished artifacts to shine the spotlight on native music genre and related dance and dra-matic traditions, including Quelbe, Cariso, and Masquerading.

Ties that Bind – Just say “Cousin” no need to tell whether first, second, or far re-moved, because in our hearts they are all the same. however as the elders who hold our oral history pass on, we recognize the need to document relationships for future generations.

the exhibit tells the stories of many fami-lies with roots on st. Croix and abroad and showcases the sleuthing of those for whom genealogy is a passion. The Roebuck Family: New Vines from Strong Roots is but one dis-play of a history that does not shy away from embracing ancestors whether African- or european-born.

Emancipation Revisited focuses on enslaved individuals, arrested for active participation in the 1848 emancipation rebellion through which Africans and their descendants gained a measure of freedom.

Come Live With Me underscores the com-mon goal of two artists from vastly different origins to preserve evidence of our exis-tence. the exhibit brings together the work of Lloyd “Dove” Braffith, famed Crucian artist, and Lee Platt who after World War ii found a home for his heart on st. Croix.

the Research Library & Archives at estate Whim house a treasure trove of rare books, maps, photographs and other documenta-tion about st. Croix and her people. Our Family history Center collects disparate re-sources for those who cherish family bonds and the hunt for connections – censuses, the matriculs of the slavery era, court, vital statis-tics and other government records, church archives and business and personal papers.

Our affiliation with Familysearch interna-tional brings the world’s largest genealogy collection to the fingertips of researchers seeking to trace ancestors around the globe.

the st. Croix Landmarks society’s work on behalf of and with the people of st. Croix is invaluable. the society’s 2013 Preservation Challenge Campaign aims to raise FRienDs who value the honoring of the lives of our collective ancestors and FUnDs for this wor-thy cause. the st. Croix Landmarks society invites your support of a purposeful and careful endeavor.

Rising to the Challenge of Preservation

St. Croix Landmarks Society340-772-0598www.stcroixlandmarks.com

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Meet internationally-renowned Spanish muralist Javier Arce at a Caribbean Museum Center Family Fun Day on August 17 and at an Artist Reception, August 23.

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august 2013sun, august 11 8 AM Jewel of the Seas

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sun, september 1 8 AM Jewel of the Seassun, september 22 8 AM Jewel of the Seas

CRUISE ARRIVALS

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

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

tuesDaYs & WeDNesDaYs, 9 am-NOONFarm Volunteer “Help & Harvest” DaysRidge to Reef FarmVolunteers – 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. For info, call 220-0466 or Email [email protected]

tuesDaYs & FrIDaYs, 9 am-11 pmNursery OpenSt. George Village Botanical GardenShop here for beautiful tropical plants! For information, call 692-2874

tuesDaYs, tHursDaYs & suNDaYs, 9:30 amFarm & Fruit Foraging ToursRidge to Reef FarmThese 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 reservations, call 220-0466 or Email [email protected]

tuesDaYs tO suNDaYs, 9am-5pmSelf-Guided Farm TourRidge to Reef FarmGet an interpretive farm map at the Community Center for your own self-guided walking tour of the farm grounds. Suggested donation is $10 pp. For information, call 220-0466 or Email [email protected]

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

WeDNesDaYs, 7-9 pmTrivia NightThe Palms at Pelican CoveTest your knowledge of trivia at this fun evening entertainment. For information, call 718-8920

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. For reservations, call 773-9700 x 732

seCOND FrIDaYs, 6:15 pmWine ClubBeach Side CaféEnjoy sampling fine wines paired with hors’d oeuvres. For reservations, call 772-1205 or 772-1266

FrIDaYs, 5:30 pmCrab RacesDeep End Bar & RestaurantThe hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For information, call 773-4455

Last FrIDaYs, 6:30 pmBeer ClubBeach Side CaféTaste 4 specialty beers paired with matching foods. For reservations, call 772-1205 or 772-1266.

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tHrOugH august 3, 8:30 am - 3 pmDiscover St. Croix Summer CampEstate Whim MuseumChildren ages 6 to 12 are invited to learn about the islands people, places & traditions. Visitors can register their children for as little as one day. To register, call 772-0598

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

mONDaY, 6 pmCaribbean NightThe Palms at Pelican CoveEnjoy a buffet of island favorites, with Mocko Jumbies, fire dancers & live music! $30 pp; $15 pp for children ages 12 & under. For reservations, call 718-8920

FIrst tuesDaYs, 6 pmWine ClubThe GalleonTaste test fine wines paired with hors’d oeuvres. For reservations, call 718-9948

suNDaYs, 1-2 pmOrganic Farm ToursRidge to Reef FarmJoin naturalist Veronica Gordon for a tour of the farm. $20 pp. For reservations, call 220-0466, Email [email protected], or visit www.ridge2reef.org/tours.html

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Attend the 12th Annual United Way Chili Cook-Off at Divi Carina Bay Resort August 11.


august 3, 11:30 amaugust 21, 10 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, adults, $1, children 12 & under; Garden members free. For info, call 692-2874

august 3, 6 pmInterfaith Coalition Film Series – ‘The Way’St. Croix Reformed ChurchThe Way is a powerful & inspirational story about family, friends & the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing & compli-cated world. The main character embarks on the historical pilgrimage, The Way of St. James, to honor his son’s memory. For information, call 778-6263

august 4, 6 amBeast of the East 5K & Triple Mini Triathlon Cramer’s ParkRun or try this mini-triathlon: 200-yard swim, 3 mile bike, and ½-mile run. Triathletes can compete on this mini course up to three times in a row. For information, call 513-8281 or visit www.vitf.org

august 8, 4:29-7 pmUpscale Happy HourCaribbean Museum Center for the ArtsWorks of local artists & chefs are featured along with live music in the Courtyard. Suggested donation, $8. For information, call 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org

august 8, 5-6 pmNational Park Lecture SeriesDanish Guinea West India Company The National Park Service holds monthly lectures that discuss topics regarding current research at the islands’ three National Parks. For information, call 773-1460

august 11, 6 am12th Annual Chili Cook-OffDivi Carina Bay Beach ResortCome cook or sample at this delicious event that benefits the United Way of St. Croix. For information, call 718-0582 or 513-8359

august 11, 8:30 amFrederiksted Historic Walking TourMaroon Ridge Hike with Ras LumumbaMeet at ‘Freedom Statue’ across from Fred-eriksted Pier for 1 of 2 Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT) tours: Take a 2 ½ hour guided walking tour of historic Frederikstd, $15. pp or a 4-hour moderate to strenuous hike includes the history of the Maroons, flora, fauna & history of the Light House at Ham’s Bluff. $75 pp includes round-trip transportation from the Frederiksted Pier. Reservations, call 719-5455

august 16, 6-8 pmSunset JazzBuddhoe ParkBring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local & international jazz artists. Food & beverages available for sale. Free.

august 17, 10-1 pmFamily Fun DayCaribbean Museum Center for the ArtsInteract with our August Artist-in-Residence, Javier Arce, internationally-renowned Span-ish muralist. Parents and children ages 4-16; snacks provided. To register, call 340-772-2622.

august 10, 9 am-NOONSecond SaturdaySt. George Village Botanical GardenAn interactive program for children & parents to learn about the wonders of the plant world. Ages 6 & up; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child & adult Garden mem-ber; $8 per adult nonmember. For reservations, call 692-2874

august 10 French Billy Pond Great House Tour and HikeThe St. Croix Hiking Association will host this event. For information, call 772-2073 or visit www.stcroixhiking.org


august 17, 10 am-NOONFREE Snorkel ClinicCane BayLearn to snorkel or advance your skills. School-aged children to adults are welcome. St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA) will provide instruction, gear, lifeguard, & light refreshments. Registration is not required but appreciated. Sponsored by Reef Jam. For information, call 773-1989 or visit www.stxenvironmental.org

august 17, 5 pmJumbie Talk!Mt. Victory CampListen to island jumbie (ghost) stories, hike in the moonlight, and enjoy good music and good food. Bring a chair. $10 adults, $5 children. Sponsored by Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT). For information, call 719-5455

august 23, 5-7 pmArtist ReceptionCaribbean Museum Center for the Arts Visit this Welcome Reception for internation-ally-renown Spanish muralist and illustrator, Javier Arce. For information, call 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org

august 24, 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

august 31 Frederiksted Lighthouse HikeThe St. Croix Hiking Association will host this event. For information, call 772-2073 or visit www.stcroixhiking.org

august 30, 5:30–7:30 pmJazz in the ParkFt. Christiansvaern BandstandCommunity Music Concert Series. Bring blanket, chair & cooler. Free

august 31, 6 pmInterfaith Coalition Film Series – ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’Harbor Lights, King Street, FrederikstedFrom the Sundance Film Festival, Quvenzhane Wallis delivers an Oscar-Worthy performance as Hushpuppy, the tenacious six-year old force of nature in an isolated bayou community. For information, call 778-6263

september 2013

september tbaInterfaith Coalition Film Series – ‘For the Next 7 Generations’TBABrought together by a common vision of peace, thirteen tribal elders, all grandmothers from across the globe, travel to eight different countries to share one powerful message of hope. This award-winning film follows these amazing women as they face a world in crisis. For information, call 778-6263

september 1, 8 amThe 3rd Annual Stand-Up Paddle Board Race Location TBARaces include pro, amateur, relay, kids, & kids-parents. $50 pp Elite Race, $50 pp Open Race, $25 pp Kids Fun Race, $30 pp for Relay Race. Proceeds benefit the St. Croix East End Marine Park & promote sustainable recreational activities within the park such as SUP. For information, call 718-3367, Email [email protected], or visit www.friendsofstxeemp.org.

september 1 & 22, 8:30 amFrederiksted Historic Walking TourMaroon Ridge Hike with Ras LumumbaMeet at ‘Freedom Statue’ across from Fred-eriksted Pier for 1 of 2 Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT) tours: Take a 2 ½ hour guided walking tour of historic Frederik-std, $15. pp OR head off on a 4-hour moderate to strenuous hike that includes the history of the Maroons, the flora & fauna of the area & history of the Light House at Ham’s Bluff. $75 pp includes round-trip transportation from the Frederiksted Pier. Reservations, call 719-5455

september 2The Labor Day 5K Road RaceVirgin Islands Pace RunnersCome out and run this 3.1-mile race. For time and location, call 643-2557

september 7, 11:30 amseptember 18, 10 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 adults, $1 children 12 & under; Garden members free. For info, call 692-2874


Be part of CHANT’s Jumbie Talk at Mt. Victory Camp on August 17.

Children learn about the wonders of the plant world at the St. George Village Botanical Garden’s Second Saturdays on August 10 and September14.



3rd Annual Stand-Up Paddle Board Race to benefit the St. Croix East End Marine Park September 1.

september 8 Spring Bay Beach HikeThe St. Croix Hiking Association will host this event. For information, call 772-2073 or visit www.stcroixhiking.org

september 12, 4:29-7 pmUpscale Happy HourCaribbean Museum Center for the ArtsWorks of local artists & chefs are featured along with live music in the Courtyard. Suggested donation, $8. For information, call 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org

september 12, 5-6 pmNational Park Lecture SeriesDanish Guinea West India Company The National Park Service holds monthly lectures that discuss topics regarding current research at the islands’ three National Parks. For information, call 773-146

september 14, 9 am-NOONSecond SaturdaySt. George Village Botanical GardenAn interactive program for children & parents to learn about the wonders of the plant world. Ages 6 & up; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child & adult Garden member; $8 per adult nonmember. For reservations, call 692-2874

september 20, 6-8 pmSunset JazzBuddhoe ParkBring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local & international jazz artists. Food & beverages available for sale. Free.

september 21Virgin Islands 10KVirgin Islands Pace RunnersCome out and run this 6.2-mile race. For time and location, call 643-2557

september 21, 10 am-NOONFree Snorkel ClinicSouthgate Beach (between Cheeseburgers in Paradise & Chenay Bay Beach Resort)Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. School-aged children to adults are welcome. St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA) will provide instruction, gear, lifeguard, & light refreshments. Registration is not required but appreciated. Sponsored by Reef Jam. For information, call 773-1989 or visit www.stxenvironmental.org

september 28, 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. For information, visit facebook.com/stcroix-moviesatthefort

A message from the St. Croix Hotel and Tourism Assn., St. Croix Chamber of Commerce, and Frederiksted Economic Development Assn. Artwork: Kathy Lavine

september 21, 10 am-4 pmBee BuzzaarSunshine Mall Parking LotHeld in honor of September as ‘National Honey Month’, this fair is a great time to learn about bees & sample and purchase local honey & honey products such as beeswax candles, body butters & balms. For information, call 778-0997

september 22, 7 amSprint Triathlon Coconuts on the BeachCompete individually or as a relay team in the Sprint Triathlon. The course features a ½ mile swim, 12 mile bike ride, & 3 mile run. There’s also a Super Sprint— ¼ mile swim, 6 mile bike and 1 ½ mile run. For information, call 513-8281 or visit www.vitf.org

september 27, 5:30–7:30Jazz in the ParkFt. Christiansvaern BandstandCommunity Music Concert Series. Bring blanket, chair & cooler. Free

september 28, 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


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.!

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

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 inexpensive hook bracelet which is often imi-tated, 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 customers continue to vote our jewelry #1 in the Virgin Islands. Visit us at www.sonyaltd.com toll-free: 877-766-9284.

Sonya, Ltd. Each piece individually handcrafted. Producing find jewelry for over 40 years!

Duty-Free ShoppingDuty-Free ShoppingFIND stOre LOCatIONs ON tHe CHrIstIaNsteD map, page 56.

Beautiful batiks in every color and every size. Island Tribe

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.

Find Strength at 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.

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

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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.

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king 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.

Miclael Michaud hand-painted bronze with freshwater pearl Orange Blossom Flower Earrings in gold and silver plate, symbolizing purity, innocence, chastity, and fertility at Tropical Bracelet.


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On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Streets, Christiansted.

chANt’s wheel coach tours!For travelers (or locals) who need special-

ized services, CHANT (Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism) now offers Wheel Coach Services for tours of the island call-ing it “Easy St. Croix!”

Driver Sammy Jacobs, of Wheel Coach Services, Inc., and a CHANT tour guide, take visitors in wheelchairs and scooters on a tour of St. Croix’s West End.

Significant historic and cultural sites will be highlighted and interpreted for the guests. Enjoy a drive through the Rainforest, a stop at the Baobab Tree in Estate Grove Place, a visit to St. George Villiage Botanical Garden and other at-tractions.

“Accessibility is our goal and we try to offer all visitors and residents with the opportunity to see our island in comfort and with guides who inform and enter-tain them,” says Frandelle Gerard, Execu-tive Director.

CHANT continues to grow and pro-mote the beauty, culture and history of St. Croix with providers who will show you St. Croix through the eyes of our residents and entertain and educate you along the way. By selecting CHANT as your tour provider, you will be support-ing local businesses and contributing to the sustainable development of St. Croix.

CHANT [email protected] • www.chantvi.org

NEW — “Easy St. Croix”


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

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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.

JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 713-4JOY (4569) artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to her working studio to experience handcrafted jewelry utilizing gold, gold-filled, silver, copper, and precious stones. Come see our “intention jewelry” line and have names, dates, or inspira-tional words hand- engraved on your pendants, bracelets, and rings…perfect to commemorate any occasion! stop by and transform your inspi-rations into wearable art. be inspired. be creative. be intentional. mon-sat 10-5pm. 3a Queen Cross street www.Joyia.us

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Be intentional.Be creative.Be inspired.

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

pan am pavilionThe 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 qual-ity 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 shopping, and vacation needs. It’s where you always get more for Le$$!


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Crucian 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 studio 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]

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 hostess gifts, the thymes Ltd. soaps, lotions, and bath gels, cook books, kitchen accesso-ries, 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!


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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.

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ARTfarm LLC – 340-514-4873Wed, 3-6 pm, Sat, 10-12 noonFarmer / artist Luca Gasperi continues the tradition of quality, fresh, organically-grown tomatoes, microgreens, salad mixes, cooking greens, fruits, herbs, veggies, edible flowers and coconuts, potted trees and pineapple plants. www.artfarmllc.com

La Reine Farmers’ Market – 340-778-09986:30 am - 11 amRun by the Dept. of Agriculture, vendors offer herbs, carrots, yams, collard greens, lettuce, beets, parsley, chives, mango, avocado, eggfruit, guava, okra, pumpkin, arugula, Chinese cabbage, Soursop, plants & trees.

Sejah Farm – 340-773-8065 or 277-6046Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pmSince 1998, Dale and Yvette Browne of-fer their own livestock, eggs, and organi-cally grown tomatoes, cucumbers, egg-plant, okra, greens, peppers, watermelon, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and beets. www.sejahfarm.com

Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546Mon – Fri, 8 – 3 pm, Sat at La Reine MarketBrian McCulough specializes in high-qual-ity Bibb lettuce & beefsteak & cluster vine-ripened tomatoes fed with purified, nutri-ent-rich well water. First left off Route #80 heading to Salt River.

VI Farmers’ Coop – 340-773-3276, 201-2224Sat, 7 am – 3 pm, Estate GrangeAcross from the VI Health & Fitness Center at Beeston Hill, vendors seek to revive the island’s agriculture industry by pooling their produce for a more consistent supply of locally grown food.

Virgin islands sustainable farm institute– 340-220-0466Wed, 3:30 – 6 pm, Polly’s, FrederikstedVISFI’s Ridge to Reef Farm is a USDA certified organic farm. Pre-order produce at www.vi.locallygrown.net and pick up or shop Wednesdays at Polly’s. For information on tours, training programs, field trips, and Slow Down dinners visit www.visfi.org

Find all farms on the St. Croix map pages 54-55.Days 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,

Stack um’ high, stack um’ low! We love mixing our stack rings in different shapes, widths, and metals. Joyia Inspirational Jewelry

Prada “Luna Rossa” for Men. Conveying strength and dynamic energy, while its signature is noble and sensual. 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


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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Duty-Free ShoppingDuty-Free Shoppinggallows 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.

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 every-thing you need in a bookstore. You will find the latest in fiction, and non-fiction as well as a fantastic children’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 repre-sentation of the local talent.

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.

Rare Finds Antiques & Collectibles. Susan Wall

The latest in fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books at Undercover Books.

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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

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 looking 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 l unch and cappuccino at polly’s, and step next door to a shop you may til now have thought you could only find stateside! #4 strand street, Frederiksted.

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 col-lection 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.

Rustico’s Haitian Paper Mâché Vases and Hammered Metal Fish Art.

Tea Connoisseurs Rejoice!!! Franklin’s Proudly Offers Sterling Teas, Hand-Blended by an Entirely Woman Owned and Operated Tea Company. Organic. Fresh. The Strawberry Hibiscus will make you sing!!! Of course we offer all the accouterments to make your Tea Steeping Experience Perfect Every Time! Franklin’s on the Waterfront. A Caribbean Emporium, Downtown Frederiksted. Susan Wall

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.


Ft. Christian Brew Pub’s Mandarin Chicken Salad with Red Cabbage, Almonds, Mango Dressing & Crispy Noodles. Enjoy with a cold, hand-crafted ale on tap! 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.

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.

Avocado Pitt – 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.

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

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Chicken • Beef • Goat • Shrimp • FishServing Lunch 10-4:30 pm

Wednesday - Saturday

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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


Ace Roti Shop’s Curry Shrimp, Curry Potato & Chick Pea & Dhal Puri Roti with Pulorie appetizer, served with Tamarind Chutney, and a refreshing Sorrel. Fresh daily to stay or go. Susan Wall

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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 Monday - Friday

11:00 am to 10:00 pmLunch and Dinner

The Sperbers-Emily, Lily, Victoria, Miles.

Seafood & SteaksClassic Pizza

Fresh Fruit SmoothiesIce Creams

Available for Private Functions 7 days a week!

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.

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 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;

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

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

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

Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar

Monday 11 am - 9 pmThursday - Saturday 11 am - 10 pm

5032 Anchor Way, Arawak Bldg. Suite 1, Christiansted

(Across from Gallows Bay Hardware)

Authentic Mexican FoodLUNCH & DINNER

340-713-0222

enter on strand or King streets. For breakfast or 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.

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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. www.fortchristianbrewpub.com

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.

Jaccar Organic & Natural Sorbets – 340-719-6999How do these flavors sound—Carambola passionfruit, guava soursop, Lime, mango papaya, mango mint, pineapple ginger, & soursop? Our Organic sorbets & Fruit pops are made in house with fruit pulp, lime juice &

Organic blue agave Nectar, & come in 4 – 32 oz. containers. try a Fruit smoothie, gelato Frappe or homemade butter Cookies sold in 1/4-pound containers along with artisan made gelato (guava, passion Fruit, Lime, Coffee) in small batches. 2011 “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! 2012 1st place Dessert at Cuisine on the green, & 2012 trip advisor’s Certificate of excellence. We’re in gallows bay around the cor-ner from undercover books. Open mon,12-6pm, tues-sat 10am-6pm. www.jaccarsorbets.com

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 11 am – 9 pm, thursday – saturday, 11 am – 10 pm. Winner! tied for First place entrée, a taste of st. Croix 2013, with pescado a la Veracruzana! mariascantinastx.com

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 calamari, 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 anybody on the streets! Dinner, monday-saturday, 6-10pm.

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 oysters, or our signature lobster mac ‘n cheese or 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,

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

New natural, heart-shaped Chocolate & Coffee Layer Gelato & Soursop, Mango Papaya, and Pineapple Sorbet Push-ups at Jaccar! Susan Wall


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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 atmo-sphere just two blocks up from the boardwalk, tavern 1844 is the best place on island for burgers and seafood and the only place on island for a draft guinness! Facebook us!

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 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.

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The Court Yard’s Honey and Tamarind-glazed Mahi and Vinaigrette Slaw with Grilled Squash, Onion, and Tomatoes and Harvest Medley Wild Rice. Susan Wall

Tavern 1844’s Brie and Arugula Burger with Panko-crusted Deep-fried Brie, Fresh Arugula, Tomato, and Truffle Aioli. Susan Wall

Beer CluBBeachside Cafe4th Fridays

Imported Beers & Apps Paired6:15 p.m., $40.

Presented byAles & Others772-1205 or 772-1266

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. 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 through saturday, sunday, 3 – 9:00 pm, it is home of the largest World map on island so you’ll always know where you are when You are Here! Winner! tied for First place entrée, a taste of st. Croix 2013 — Come in for our shrimp Corndogs!

340-713-0246www.youareherestx.com

Bring this Ad in for a free Cruzan Rum Drink!Bring this Ad in for a free Cruzan Rum Drink!

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

Home of the “Best Pizza” on Island!

340-713-0246


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Beach Side Café 340-772-1205 or 340-772-1266Dine alfresco overlooking the Caribbean sea! at lunch, sip your favorite cocktail while enjoying your choice of burgers, sandwiches, salads & Creative Wraps. sunsets at the beach side Café are stunning! From the amazing green Flash to the beautifully streaked pink skies, evenings are almost ethereal. eclectic seaside dining awaits you then with bang bang Lobster, Huge steaks, Fresh seafood, pastas & more. Open thursday – monday, Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 pm, burgers & Fun Food, 2:30 - 6 pm, Dinner 6 – 9 pm, sunday brunch 10 – 3 pm. Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm in the Iguana Lounge. thursday dinner, 2 for 1 bottles of wine. Wine Club 2nd Fridays, beer Club the last Friday of every month. Call to reserve your date for celebrations, special events, and destination weddings!

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., dinner tuesday – saturday 6 pm – until. Call for reservations.

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. 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!

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.

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.

Sweet Pea’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich...Oooey Goooey and Grilled to Buttery Perfection...served with our signature Asian Slaw. Savor an All Natural Fruit Smoothie, or a Refreshing Glass of Strawberry Hibiscus Iced Tea!!! Save room for a slice of Lugo’s scrumptious locally made cakes! Buen Provecho!!! Polly’s at the Pier....An Uptown Coffee Shop in Downtown Frederiksted. Susan Wall

Blue Moon’s New Orleans-style Jambalaya with chicken, Andouille Sausage, Peppers, Tomatoes & Rice along with Jazzy Shrimp in garlic butter and Cajun spices. Susan Wall


Dining on St. CroixDining on St. Croixa taste of st. Croix — Frederiksted

“�e Ocean is our Playground!”

Jet Ski Rentals @ Rainbow Beach

Ride Red, Ride Fast!

www.cruzanwatersports.comPhone: 340-277-8295

★

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

Red Rythems.indd 1 10/25/10 10:33:29 AM

Local Draft Beer Cruzan Rums - Local Gifts

Ft. Christian Brew Pub ApparelBudget Rent-a-Car

Open on Cruise Ship Days

CRUZAN

BARREL

2 Strand Street, Frederiksted 340-713-0612

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 for din-ner tuesday – saturday from 5:00 pm.

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 Tuesday - Saturday at 5:00 pm.

(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!

www.divicarina.com

Beach Resort & CasinoST. CROIX USVI

Turtle’s massive Greek Salad served fresh daily! 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

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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. For the summer, restaurant open Friday, saturday, sunday, and monday for dinner at 5 pm. brunch/Lunch on sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. market and Deli have the same hours. Find sample menus at www.bluewaterterrace.com

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 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.

Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 For the best in local and off-island enter-tainment, 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 one of Chicken

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

Pickled GreekThe

www.pickledgreek.comwww.pickledgreek.com

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

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 noth-ing like a hamburger at Cheeseburger’s (overheard recently), the east end Headquarters for food, fun, and frolic!”

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.

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 lobster medallions – then let our knowledgeable staff suggest a wine from our extensive, award-win-ning Wine spectator award cellar to compliment 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. www.galleonrestaurant.com

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. Closed on mondays for the summer.Visit goodspiritsvi.com or facebook.com/goodspiritsvi

~WINNER~BEST APPETIZER

AND ENTREE“A TASTE OF ST. CROIX”

2012

~WINNER~WINE SPECTATOR

MAGAZINE’S “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE”

2009-2012

SERVINGDINNER NIGHTLYSUNDAY BRUNCH,

10 AM - 2 PM

340-718-9948

RestaurantBarMarket

Happy Hour Daily

Award winning BBQ and more!Dine-in or Takeout

East End Road at The Reef Golf Course692-GOOD (4663) Facebook.com/goodspiritsvi

Good Food. Good Friends. Good Spirits!


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Steamed Mussels in a Tarragon and Anise-infused White Wine Fumet and finished with a hint of Pernod. The Galleon

St. Croix’s East EndGorgeous Buck Island View!

St. Croix’s East EndGorgeous Buck Island View!

Restaurant Market Deli

Restaurant Market Deli

692-BLUE (2583)692-BLUE (2583)

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Summer Hours:

Wristbands and dinner reservations will be available starting August 16th to help us eat and drink the Blue Water Dry on Friday and Saturday, the 30th and 31st of August.Monday Night Seafood Bake

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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.


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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!

Authentic Mexican FoodLunch - Dinner

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

340-778-9650

The Palms Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Seasoned Rice, Stewed Beans, and Sauteed Vegetables.

The Palms at Pelican Cove – 340-718-8920trivia Night on Wednesday and Caribbean Night on monday. enjoy sunday brunch from 10 am - 2 pm, and throughout the rest of the week, the palms has an exciting schedule of live entertain-ment and events such as Caribbean Night on monday, and trivia Night on Wednesday. the chefs have put together a tantalizing menu to please every palate, including 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 location for your st. Croix desti-nation wedding or other special event. business travelers will enjoy the 1000 square foot air-condi-tioned 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 deli-cious 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!

Come for dinner and stay for the night

St. Croix, USVI 718-1815

Join us for sunsets!

340-718-1815

Join us for sunsets!

www.canebaystcroix.com

Come for dinner and stay for the night

Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort Restaurants – 340-778-3800

Welcome 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


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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 CARAMBOLABEACH RESORT & SPA

carambolabeach.com340-778-3800

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

Renaissance Carambola’s Almond-crusted Red Snapper. Susan Wall



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

Ace roti shop 719-7684 Indian / Caribbean L None 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

Beach side café 772-1205 Eclectic Seaside Dining 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

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

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

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

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

Dining on St. CroixDining on St. CroixeasY guIDes tO restauraNt DININg & eNtertaINmeNt!

calypso / reggae / latinBuccaneer Terrace Lounge — sat 7-10pm Cheeseburger’s — sat 6-9pm

guitar & songBuccaneer Terrace Lounge — tues 6-10pmCheeseburger’s — sun 6-9pmFort Christian Brew Pub — Fri 7-10pmGood Spirits — sun 5:30 – 8:30pm, tues 6-9pmThe 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 6-10pm

miXeD VenueBeach Side Café — sat 6:30-9:30pmBuccaneer Terrace Lounge — Fri 7-10pm

Cheeseburger’s — Fri 6-9pmComanche Pavilion Lounge — Fri 8pmDivi Casino Showbar — Fri 10pm-2am, sat 9pm-2am, sun 6pm-10pmThe Palms at Pelican Cove — Fri – sat 6-9pm Rhythms at Rainbow Beach — sun 3-7pm

open mikeGood Spirits — Thurs 6-9pm

steel pan Buccaneer Terrace Lounge — mon 7-10pmPalms at Pelican Cove — sun 11-2pm

Restaurant Entertainment


sarah Ridgway knows a thing or two about wines. A level one sommelier and Certified Wine specialist, Ridgway runs the show at Dionysus Distributors. Previously, she worked at hoffman Family Cellars in sonoma County as Cellar Master & Wine educator.

she likes these wines for their value, accessibility and great taste.

“DeLoach has been at the pinnacle of winemaking in the Russian River Valley since its inception,” said Ridgway.

in 1973, Cecil DeLoach, a firefighter from san Francisco with a passion for wine, found ideal conditions in the Russian River Valley for Chardonnay and Pinot noir and pioneered winemaking there. Along came Jean-Charles Boisset whose family had farmed these grapes for generations in Burgundy. Boisset loved the sonoma wine region, recognizing similarities to Burgundy. in 2003, he bought DeLoach Vineyards and has since implemented bio-dynamic farming there--a practice he favored in France.

“not only is bio-dynamic farming organ-ic, it also considers the ethical and spiritual needs of the land, fruit and vines,” said Ridgway. “Rather than use a tractor to till the soil, you might use a large stock animal whose hooves add more air to the soil.”

the Pinot noir offers bright cherry flavors with cranberry accents and a trace of spice. Ridgway suggests pairing it with grilled salmon and a leek cream sauce. the Chardonnay boasts a nose of Asian pear and apricot with vanilla accents. try it with bouillabaisse or mahi and mango chutney. Or drink them alone!

WINE: BEST PICK!

by Anne Salafia

Dining on St. CroixDining on St. CroixreFer tO maps ON pages 54-58 tO FIND aLL restauraNt LOCatIONs.

Angry Nate’s Fresh Local Lobster, Seafood Pasta (shrimp, mussels, fish, calamari), and Salmon with Basil Pesto Crust, Potato Croquette, Wilted Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis. Susan Wall

Angry Nate’s for Great Seafood on the Boardwalk!

From the age of 14, Brian Mika has worked in the restaurant and food service business that, along the way, included Colonial Wil-liamsburg in Virginia. Being a bustling tour-ist destination, his experience in Williams-burg helped launch him into the hospitality industry.

To formalize a career and to explore kitch-ens and cuisines, Brian turned to the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY where, in 1993, received a degree in Culinary Arts. The new degree, all his new knowledge of the food industry, plus perseverance, led Brian to receive wide recognition as a suc-cessful chef at hotels, restaurants, and ships for the next several years.

Brian had an opportunity to move to St. Croix in 2002 and became chef at St. Tropez, a classic French restaurant in King Street in Frederiksted. Next he opened a restaurant at Carambola Beach Resort on the Northshore before being offered a chance to lease a well-equipped restaurant in Frederiksted on the waterfront; “Aqua West” was born.

Through all this and the advent of Angry Nate’s, more and more Williamsburg friends helped in the effort, some even moving down here to be a part of it including old friend Chris Stone who partnered Brian in opening Angry Nate’s on the Christiansted

boardwalk, part of the Holger Danske Hotel complex. Chris has since left the reigns in Brian’s hands to wander the globe.

Brian explains that “Angry Nate’s is a sea-food house specializing in local fresh seafood, lobster, Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo. Mostly, these fish are purchased directly from the sport fish-ing boats that line the dock jutting out from the boardwalk in front of the restaurant. We try to bring as much local fish and produce to the table nightly as we can. All entrees are paired with reasonably-priced, hand-picked wines. We work hard to bring you a great din-ing experience whenever you join us.”

“Some highlights of our week include Wednesday nights when we offer live Jazz and a three-course Prime Rib dinner for only $23.50 which includes soup or a salad, Prime Rib au Jus with Green Beans, Baked Potato, and Apple Crisp for dessert. Also our ala carte Brunch is hugely popular with free-flowing champagne (essentially a bottomless glass)!

Our biggest speciality of all—we’re always open 6am to 10pm! In the Summer, when you can’t remember who’s open and who’s closed, relax. We are always here for you. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner!”

Angry Nate’s Boathouse & Seafood Emporium340-692-6283www.angrynates.com

DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir


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

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. 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. fort frederik museum & art gallery — Fort tours and gallery showings, (340) 772-2021.

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.

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

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.

St. George Village Botanical Gardens • 340-692-2874 1500 native and exotic species on 16 acres. Daily tours. museum store.

Whim museum • 772-0598 tour a completely restored sugar cane plantation. Daily greathouse tours and s elf-guided walking tours of the grounds. museum store.

Attractions & TourspLaY tabLe games, VIDeO pOKer & sLOts at DIVI CarINa baY CasINO!

Blackjack Gaming Fun at Divi Carina Bay Casino. Carol Lee

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 gOVerNmeNt HOuse ONCe tHe paLaCe OF tHe DaNIsH mONarCHY.


Paul & Jill’s StableSightseeing on Horseback

340-772-2880

Estate Petronella Sugarmill. Ted Davis

NARRATED TOUR INCLUDES: Botanical Garden Ft. Frederik Museum Frederiksted Lunch Stop Drive through Rain Forest Cruzan Rum Distillery

Departs 10 a.m., Downtown Christiansted,opposite Government House, King Street Returns 3:30, Monday - Friday

Departs 10 a.m., Downtown Christiansted,opposite Government House, King Street Returns 3:30, Monday - Friday

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

*Offer Expires September 30, 2013

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— St. CroixtOur gOVerNmeNt HOuse ONCe tHe paLaCe OF tHe DaNIsH mONarCHY.

— 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 – sweeny’s st. croix safari tours340-773-6700 Kayak – Bush Tribe Eco Tours, Sea-Thru Kayaks, Virgin kayak tours see Watersports for details.mixed Venue – C.H.a.N.t. (Crucian, Heritage, & Nature Tourism)340-719-5455mt. Victory camp 340-201-7983Wheelchair & scooter – C.H.a.N.t.


pasture. Our design/management talents realigned to a frenzy of farm-building. One of the great things about a design educa-tion is its flexible application to all problems. Fences, farmstand, a greenhouse, rain catch-ment ponds, tool sheds and a small art gal-lery sprang up like lovely weeds from found objects and repurposed structures.

the ARtfarm is a way of life; a giant and demanding, beautiful and productive art installation in progress. We’ve grown sustain-ably raised food for enthusiastic customers for over 13 years. the act of thoughtful farm-ing requires a level of creativity, intuition and faith that sometimes seems to monopolize all our creative energies. the same could be said for thoughtful parenting. But with the farm’s rhythms in a groove, Luca and i are both turn-ing back to painting, now, finally.

With time at such a premium, it’s terrifying to make art. there’s always the fear that the muse won’t appear, the inspiration or happy accident won’t strike, or that your techniques have gotten so rusty that the work will fail to please you. But it’s even more terrifying not to have an outlet for that energy. so i plant the creative seeds for myself and for my daughter. she’s already filling sketchbooks with trees and bugs, letters, mountains and princesses.”

Christina Frederick Gasperi • [email protected] • www.artfarmllc.com

managed estate southgate Farms, and pro-duced several exhibitions of Luca’s artworks. i participated in group and solo exhibitions, documentary film work and freelance design, and wrote about the arts for local publications. then motherhood took over.

Our daughter was born just before we moved our farm operation from the north shore, where we’d established infrastructure over ten years, to ARtfarm on the south shore, where there was nothing but cattle

meet cover artist christina frederick gasperi“i was born in

an east coast town and my childhood was immersed in beachcombing, building sacred spaces in the woods, drawing letterforms and animals, reading voraciously, and watching my mother create stained glass in

her studio. i love layers of textures, cycling and decaying back to their original elements through forces of nature. Many of my paint-ings meld my seminal obsessions together.

i attended well-funded nY public schools in the 70s and 80s with excellent art teachers and facilities. Active in practically all the visual and performing arts as a child, i sold my first painting at age 16 and eventually entered the Communication Design department at Parsons school of Design in new York City. On the first day of typography class i met an intriguing 18 year old with dark eyes and a mop of curly hair who described a cattle ranch on a tiny Caribbean island where he was born. ‘Ah, Puerto Rico,’ i remember assuming.

Luca Gasperi turned out to be italian, from an island i’d never heard of (st. Croix), an accomplished watercolorist who shared my love of nature and good food. A decade later he became my husband and co-creator of our beautiful daughter, and our family-run organic produce farm and art gallery, the ARtfarm, on that tiny island.

We both spent many years working as design professionals in nYC, honing our project management skills and visual vocabularies. We became Greenmarket junkies, purchasing all of our food in Union square and Grand Army Pla-za from local truck farmers, when not exploring every affordable restaurant in the city.

After i worked in europe for two years and Luca followed his heart to a farming internship in upstate new York, we both realized the next big thing was to combine creative forces again and start a slower, more sustainable life on the tiny island. i arrived on st. Croix from nYC a few months after 9/11. together we marketed and

Island ArtIsland ArtCHeCK tHe eVeNts CaLeNDar FOr art sHOWs & CLasses DurINg august & september!

Cherry Tomatoes. (acrylic and graphite on vintage signage)

Bananas Verdes. (mixed media on wood panel)Ready. (acrylic and graphite on canvas board)

Christina, Luca, and Marina Thomas Shelley


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

D&D Studio – 340-719-1201 D&D studio gallery is a ‘must see” stop in Christiansted! Owners ted Davis and sam Dike invite you to come in and take a look at stunning, eye-catching photographic artworks, in a sophisticated gallery setting. D&D studio also carries unique st. Croix cards and posters at very affordable prices. Visit our new location in the courtyard at

Island ArtFIND LOCaL art at CarIbbeaN museum CeNter & DOZeNs OF gaLLerIes IN bOtH tOWNs!

Island Art

#55 Company St., Christiansted340-718-0372

20th Anniversary

5 Company street. Open tuesday-Friday 10-5pm. Call or visit us on the web at www.ddstudio.us. D&D studio, “Where photography is art!”

Henle Studio – 340-718-0372Celebrating 20 years, this historic loft in Christiansted showcases the paintings and prints of the late maria Henle, the photographs, 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

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.

The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

Open Thurs -Sat, 10 am- 5pmAll Cruise Ship DaysSunset Jazz till 6:30pm 340-772-2622

#10 Strand Street , Frederiksted

www.cmcarts.org [email protected]

Jose Joseph

Haleconia. Ted Davis, D & D Studio

Featuring an array of artists and artwork!Featuring an array of artists and artwork!


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 340-772-0357. A perfect ending to a perfect day. 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

W

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

Island WeddingsIsland Weddingsbegin your life together on a beautiful island!

p h o t o g r a p h y

Henle Studio #55 Company St., Christiansted

For more info, planning tips, and resources visit www.vibridalguide.com

Quiana L. Adams, Managing Editor

The Benefit of research!

As you plan your wedding, you have to put your faith in your vendors hoping that on the day of everyone shows up, shows up on time, and delivers their service(s) as promised. i re-cently came across a story where a bride hired a vendor who did not meet her expectations in the trial runs leading up to her big day. On the day of her wedding she panicked trying to find a replacement but none was found and she was left to enlist her guests to fill in the large gap left by the unqualified vendor. no bride should ever have to go through this kind of trauma.

What do you do when the vendor you hired does not meet your expectations? successful vendors go to great lengths to build and protect their reputations. equally, they understand the power of word of mouth and social media. this is usually why these vendors charge so much more because they have proven results.

this entire scenario could have been avoided completely by researching before hiring wedding vendors. they should have a website or at least a facebook page. they should be able to show you recent work and provide you with references and testimonials. if the vendor you want is out of your budget, ask for a more affordable recommendation in that category.

Before money is exchanged and contracts are signed, be sure that this is the vendor with which you are willing to take a risk. i say this because things do and will happen during the course of your wedding journey with vendors, either trivial or dire. the more successful vendors make this process feel less like a risk and more like an investment but this kind of piece of mind usually comes with a price. in the end, all you want is for your wedding to be covered so you can avoid being the subject of a cautionary tale.


If you look at paintings of our island scen-ery from the 18th and 19th century, portray-als of tidy fields of sugar cane predominate. That crop once brought vast riches to this island and its Danish owners until it met with competition from the more widely grown sugar beet. At one point sugar cane covered two thirds of the terrain, a surprising statis-tic, given the numerous steep hillsides that would have made the planting and harvest-ing of the cane stalks a challenging undertak-ing. But the field workers, whether enslaved or later emancipated, had developed impres-sive skills in handling their difficult task.

Little by little, sugar cane fields were aban-doned, some as a result of the 1878 Fireburn revolt, others by residential development. The fertile center plain of St. Croix was the last to abandon the crop and includes the site of Estate Bethlehem, the last sugar fac-tory of the island, dismantled in 1966.

The conversion to an industry-centered economy from an agricultural one was a ma-jor undertaking, and turned out to be of considerable benefit to the island economy until the 2012 shutdown of the Hovensa oil refinery. Nevertheless, our entire island is still divided into estates carrying the names the areas had as sugar plantations, but only one single location here can still be called a sugar cane field.

Lemuel Smithen is a local farmer whose fields of sugar cane and breadfruit trees grow at Estate Upper Bethlehem right up to the edge of the busy Queen Mary Highway, also known as Centerline Road. The cane stalks grow tall and are ready for harvest about 14 months after planting, Smithen is an entrepreneur who has creat-ed a little stand, almost as a temple to rem-inisce about this important crop which still is cultivated in many Caribbean and South American areas as well as Florida. Here he provides sugar cane juice which he presses out of the shaved stalks that he has pre-pared before your eyes, using an electric press that converts the stalk to a flattened, soft piece of megasse, as the remainder is called, while the sweet juice from it pours into the pitcher which he uses to serve your refreshing drink. He also sells a few other farm products and has a faithful cli-entele among the local population as well as offering a popular attraction for visitors

eager to sample what was once the most important liquid pro-duced here. Of course, in order to make sugar of the juice, it has to be boiled under carefully controlled conditions, but that is not a part of his business.

For a tasty memento of the past, try sugar cane juice!

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

Sugar Cane, once Everywhere, has left a legacy — by Nina York

www.stcroix thisweek .com August / September 2013 • Page 37

Lemuel Smithen prepares a cane drink. Susan Wall


Captain Mike prepares snorkelers for the underwater trail at Buck Island. Jolly Roger Charters

Buck Island Charters

Buck Island Charters

Teroro II & Dragon�y

Sail aboard Teroro II (42’) or Dragon�y (38’) Trimarans and experience a personalized tour of Buck Island National Monument.

The National Underwater Trail is a snorkel sight second to none!

(340) 718-3161 [email protected]

Recommended in Frommer’s Tour Guide

Snorkel equipment included Dragon�y exclusive to six guests Departs from Green Cay Marina “H” Dock

with Captain Carl or Captain Heinz

www.gotostcroix.com/heinz

BUCK ISLAND TOURS

FULL DAY or HALF DAYFull Day Beach BBQ

All you can eat & drink!

National Park Service Sanctioned

Email: [email protected]: [email protected] on Queen Cross Street by the Christiansted Boardwalk

(340)773-4482Located on Queen Cross Street by the Christiansted Boardwalk

(340)773-4482

www.BigBeards.com

Sunset Sails • WeddingsPrivate ChartersHistorical Tours

ON ADVENTURE & RENEGADE

Services provided within Buck Island Reef National Monument are authorized by a National Park Service concession contract.

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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.)

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.

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.


Elkhorn coral seen on the Northshore snorkeling with Bush Tribe Eco Adventures!

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“i’m originally from northern California,” says Adrian Rogers, “but was living in spain for two years, studying spanish and spanish guitar before arriving on st. Croix seven years ago. it was a very random decision, actually, to move here. i’m an old friend of a local musician and immediately fell in love with the island when i came to visit.

Partner, ty McRae, on the other hand, “was born and raised a farm boy in the southern part of idaho where all we did was hunt, fish, camp and enjoy the outdoors. After gradu-ating from college, i wanted to start travel-ing, bought the cheapest ticket possible landing in st. Croix in 2008 and loving it!”

“Before arriving on st. Croix, i really wasn’t into water sports,” Adrian admits. “i was more interested in hiking, mountain-biking and rock climbing. however, on arrival, i imme-diately pursued various water activities and found that i also loved sCUBA diving, sailing and kayaking.” ty says, “since i lived in the mountains for most my life, i didn’t get to see the ocean till my late teens. Once i came

Ty McRae, with a Montessori group from the states, conducting an all-day lecture on Red Mangroves and Ecology in Salt River National Historical Park & Eco-logical Preserve near the Bush Tribe campgrounds.

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here, i immediately fell in love with the idea that any time of the year or anytime of the day you can utilize the beautiful blue water.”

Adrian and ty met working together do-ing ecological and historical kayak tours in salt River national Park and just wrapped up their second season with Bush tribe eco Adventures. they love that it keeps them outside enjoying, sharing and exploring st. Croix’s rich history and lush environment.

student groups, marine-biologists, naturalists, and visitors go to Bush tribe for fun, unique adventures. Most of the positive guest comments pertain to the level of knowledge and attention that their guides provide whether snorkeling the pier in Frederiksted, kayaking the nighttime bio-luminescence, or hiking the tide pools.

Adrian and ty allow guests to build their own tour from a 2-hour excursion to a series of adventure days. Call or email through their website and they’ll assess your needs and put together a custom ‘adventure menu.’

For people who want to organize a unique and very organic event, they have a division called ‘Bush Vibe’ that allows them to use their campgrounds to provide a beautiful palm-grove setting with campfire, catering, libations and live-music entertainment! it appears that this company is quite diverse and flexible ca-tering to a multitude of entertainment needs.

Bush Tribe Island Wide Eco Adventures340-277-2503 • www.bushtribe.comMon – Sat, 8 am-6 pm year round


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

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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.

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.

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 intro-ductory 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 per-fect 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 neces-sary! 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.


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St. Croix’s original PADI 5 Star IDC Center

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Complete Dive Equipment & Rental Boat Dives Daily!

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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

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 available. ever wanted to scuba dive? enjoy a Discover scuba experi-ence right in front of the resort. We also have great North shore snorkeling, volleyball, bocce ball, and kayaks, among other activities, on one of the most beautiful beaches on st. Croix. Full-service restaurant and bar/lounge located next to the dive shop. Diving is always sweeter at sweet bottom Dive Center! www.sweetbottomdive.com

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 kaya-king! 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 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 tri-padvisor.com as the #5 activity 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.

Sam Halvorson and Skeeter prepare boat divers off Long Reef. Dive Experience

Located at the Renaissance St. CroixCarambola Beach Resort & Spa

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Guided Shore Dives to Davis Bay Wall Great Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Gear Rentals and Servicing Discover Scuba ~ No experience necessary

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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

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Imagine a half-day, full-day, or weeklong excursion on a Hobie Mirage Kayak! Virgin Kayak Tours

KITE / pADDLE / SURfFreedom city surf & Grill – 340-277-0682sup, aka “Ku Hoe He’e Nalu,” originated in Hawaii, 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. Daily lessons & 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, improve muscle mass and endurance. We also teach Kids sup including water safety, bal-ance, and stroke. Full service sup and surf retail and rental shop at Limin’ beach across from Frederiksted ballpark. Living the stoke!


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Stand-Up Paddle is for all ages, lots of fun, and good exercise, too! Freedom City Surf Shop & Grill

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 service 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, kite-boarding 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

Grill serving lunch & dinner11 am to 8 pm

GRILL340-713-5159

FULL-SERVICE BOARD SHOP

Home to Teres Veho Stand Up Paddle Adventures

LESSONS, RENTALS, TOURS, SALES

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

Grill serving lunch & dinner11 am to 8 pm

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

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Hawaiian Shaved Ice made with local honey.

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the st. Croix east end Marine Park (stXeeMP) was established in 2003 to achieve its mission of protecting significant marine resources, promoting sustainability of marine ecosystems, and conserving and preserving significant natural and cultural areas for current and future generations. it includes 17 miles of shoreline from Green Cay to Point Udall and around to Great Pond Bay. see the st. Croix Road Map on Page 55 for Management Zones.

now the UsVi’s first Marine Protected Area (MPA), the Park has been designated for pro-tection because of its importance in protecting and restoring ecosystems, mitigating the ef-fects of overuse, supplementing fishing catch through spillover outside its boundaries, and providing recreational opportunities enhanc-ing the local economy.

With a variety of habitats, including man-groves, salt ponds, sea grass beds, beaches and coral reefs and an amazing array of wildlife, the Park offers a range of recreational activities like camping, picnicking, snorkeling, diving, bird watching, kite boarding, paddle boarding or simply swimming with a great view.

the 3rd Annual stand-Up Paddle Board Race Fundraiser--Paddle for the east end Marine Park--will occur on sunday, september 1 this year. Watch for location announcement or check the website. Races include pro, ama-teur, relay, kids, and kids-parents.

the goal of the annual stand Up Paddle Board Race is to raise awareness about the st. Croix east end Marine Park and our marine environment, promote sustainable recreational activities within the park, such as sUP, raise funds to further support the st. Croix east end Marine Park mission, and engage the community by introducing a new exciting event and activity.

St. Croix East End Marine Park340-718-3367 • [email protected]

protecting our Marine Environment

Part of the 17-mile East End Marine Park on St. Croix’s Northshore. Susan Curtis


Watersports & ActivitiesWatersports & Activitiessee Hamm’s bluff Lighthouse, butler bay, & sandy point On an exciting Jet ski!

You gotta try this! Me and my Jet Ski at Rainbow Beach, Frederiksted. West End Water Sports

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. 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.

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buck island reef national monument -see the first designated underwater National park; the first National park whose primary designation was to protect a coral reef sys-tem. Celebrating 51 years! two beaches, two picnic areas. great snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facilities. Located 7 miles east of Christiansted and reached by authorized National park concessionaires. see Watersports section for more information on getting there.

cane bay - On st. Croix’s Northshore, this is a long, sandy beach with shade and great snorkeling off the reefs near shore; relatively shallow and nice for swimming. Dive shop, kayaking, hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby.

columbus landing - the site of the 1493 landing of Columbus at salt river. accessed by the road to the left of salt river marina. minimal facilities. managed by the territorial state Historic preservation Office (DpNr), and is within the boundaries of the National Historical park and ecological preserve. great view of salt river from the Visitor’s Center. Call for hours, 340-773-1460.

cramer park - Just before pt. udall, on st. Croix’s east end, is a beautiful long, deep public beach with bathrooms, changing rooms, and picnic tables.

Dorsch beach - south of Frederiksted is this deep, white-sand beach with hotels, beach bars, and restaurants nearby; great swimming and snorkeling.

rainbow beach - North of Frederiksted is this lively beach with bar and restaurant plus watersports and volleyball. Live music on sunday afternoons. great for swimming!

reef beach – a nice slip-of-a-beach across the street from the reef Condos on the east end. With a very gradual decline, the beach is perfect for get-ting on and off your windsurfer or for swimming with small children. restaurants and golf nearby.

sandy point - Located on st. Croix’s West end, this spectacular beach is part of sandy point National Wildlife refuge and is one the longest in the Caribbean! park your car in the lot and take a short hike to the beach area for swimming, more hiking, and wildlife/nature photo ops. the beach is also a popular nesting site for the leather-back, hawksbill, green, and loggerhead sea turtles between april 1 and september 1 and is closed 7-days a week. beach access is however open the rest of the year on weekends only, saturday and sunday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For info call the us Fish & Wildlife service at 340-773-4554.

shoy beach - a popular local’s beach located inside the entrance to the buccaneer. Just tell the attendant at the guard gate to your right, that you are heading down to the beach. parking lot at the end of the road. No facilities; some shade trees. Deep, lush sand. great swimming.st. croix east end marine park - the usVI’s first marine park encompasses approximately 60 square miles of coastal and marine habitats on st. Croix’s east end providing a great opportunity to experience the natural wonders of the island. managed buy the Virgin Islands Department of planning and Natural resources (DpNr), a division of Coastal Zone management. beaches, watersports, hotels, restaurants, and the st. Croix Yacht Club within the parameters.

Vincent F. Mason, Sr. Coral Resort - south of Frederiksted, you’ll find this white, sandy beach and the refurbished Frederiksted pool. New park, paved parking, tables, grills, facilities.

Non-Hotel Beachessunbathe, swim, snooze

gOLfTee-off at one of St. Croix’s exceptional 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.

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.

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 accessories. Call for rates. tee times are not required. Club rental and carts are available.

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.

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.

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.

public courtsthree courts located at Canagata ball park just east of Christiansted. Lighted for night play. One court located near Fort Frederik in Frederiksted.

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

Buck Island beach. Ted Davis

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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 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 (all branches), M – Th, 8:30 am – 4 pm, F, 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat, 9 am – 1 pm (SI and Fsted); Banco Popular Sunny Isle, M – F, 8:30 am – 4 pm, Sat, 9 am – 1 pm, Banco Popular Orange Grove, M – F, 8 am – 4 pm; Scotia Bank Sunny Isle, M – W, 8:30 – 3:30, Th – F, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. See maps for bank and 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 .46 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .33 cents, international rates are $1.10 for cards and letters. 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

Bohlke International Airways ...340-778-9177

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

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

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

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

Seaborne Airlines & Seaplane ..340-773-6442

Sea Fight ....................................340-714-3000

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

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LIBRARIESAthalie Petersen Library,

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

Florence Williams Library,

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

SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoholics Anonymous .............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

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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. First Bank (alle filialer) har åbent mandag-torsdag kl. 8:30-16, fredag til kl. 17, lørdag kl. 9-13 (kun Sunny Isle og Frederiksted). Banco Popular Sunny Isle, man-fre kl. 8:30-16, lør kl. 9-13; Banco Popular Orange Grove, man-fre kl. 8-16. Scotia Bank Sunny Isle, man-ons kl. 8:30-15:30, tors-fre kl. 8:30-17:30. Se by-og økort om bankernes og kontantautomaternes beliggenhed.

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 postsystem, hvor taksterne for et brev er 46 cents og postkort 33 cents. International posttakst er $1.10 for brev og postkort. 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

Rattan Inn 340-718-5098 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 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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Consider small hotel charm at Sand Castle on the Beach, Frederiksted. This boutique hotel has studios, suites, and villas on a magnificent beach with fresh-water pools, and award-winning Beach Side Café and Iguana Lounge.

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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. Fam-ily 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 rainforest getaway; comfortable lodging in a natural site. Take advantage of workshops, tours, walks, hikes and other activities. Relax here in nature’s splendor!

A tranquil bed & breakfast, Rattan Inn & Tea Garden is nestled into five acres of rolling hills and the ruins of a sugar cane plantation, c. 1750-1850. This enchanted, lush property features five secluded residences, by the night or by the month, and a large, welcoming pool.

RATTAN INN

Five secluded residences on fi ve acres with sea views, lush landscaping, pool,

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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).

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Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site was the first unit of the National Park Saystem in the US Virgin Islands. The park’s historic buidings and grounds commemorate the Danish 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.” Christian-sted was the first town in the Lesser Antilles to be built on the grid system and to have a building code. Its distinctive colonial archi-tecture 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 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. Free Gut, $35., Gallows Bay, $15. Make Reservations with Eastern National Bookstore at the Scale House. 340-719-4091

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tAxi serVicesCrucian Taxi ................ 340-773-6388, 422-1856Richardson’s Taxi: ........ 340-778-8392, 690-8871Rudy’s Taxi & Tours: ... 340-773-6803, 514-4600St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport: ..340-778-1088Sweeny Tours Taxi Service...340-514-7734, 514-1594

taxi 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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from the airport to:The Buccaneer ......................... $20 ...($10)Cane Bay Plantation ............... $22 ...($11)Carambola ............................... $20 ...($10)Chenay Bay .............................. $21 ...($11)


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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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15. The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-116. The Waves at Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Restaurants1. Ace Roti Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-22. Beach Side Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-43. Blue Water Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-14. Cheeseburger’s In Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-15. Dockside at Divi Carina Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-26. Duggan’s Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-27. East End Pizza at Divi Carina Bay Resort. . . . . . . . . . N-28. El Flamboyant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-39. Flamboyant Bar & Grill at Renaissance Carambola . . D-110. Good Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-211. Mermaid at The Bucaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-112. Pirate’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-113. Rhythms at Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-314. Saman at Renaissance Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-115. Starlite Grille at Divi Carina Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . N-216. Terrace at The Bucaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 17. The Galleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-118. The Palms at Pelican Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-119. The Pickled Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-220. The Waves at Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Shopping and Services1. Hideaway Spa at the Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-12. Paradise Waits Tattoo Studio & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . .I-23. Rustico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-24. Tamarind Reef Resort Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-15. The Museum Store at Botanical Gardens . . . . . . . . . . D-46. The Spa at Renaissance Carambola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Sports1. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-12. Bush Tribe Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-03. Cane Bay Dive Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1, N-24. Kitesurf / Paddlesurf St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-15. Paul and Jill’s Equestrian Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-26. Randall “Doc” James Racetrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-47. Renaissance Carambola Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-28. Sweet Bottom Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-19. Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-110. The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-111. Virgin Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-112. West End Water Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Rental Cars1. Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-42. Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-43. Centerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3

hotels1. Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-12. Carrington’s Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-33. Chenay Bay Beach Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L-14. Cottages By the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45. Cruzan Sands Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-06. Discovery Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-17. Divi Carina Beach Resort and Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-28. Hibiscus Beach Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-19. Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-210. Northside Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-111. Sand Castle On the Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-412. Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort . . . . D-113. Tamarind Reef Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-114. The Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1

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5. twin anchors – Mooring is in 40 feet. north 40 feet away is a huge Danish anchor. Abundant reef fish and Moray eels. Bottom slope 70 feet and you will see sting Rays and Barracuda there. 6. little cozumel – Mooring is 42 feet in front of a cul de sac. Great place to see Lobsters, trigger Fish, and big schools of Grunts. Out in the flats, at 70 feet, lots of endangered staghorn Coral. Brought to you by Dive Experience, Strand Street, Christiansted.

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Real Estate1. Calabash Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1

farms1. ARTfarm, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-42. La Reine Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-33. Ridge to Reef (VISFI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-24. Sejah Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-35. Tropics Hydroponics Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-26. VI Farmers’ Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-3

Banks / post Offices1. Banco Popular ATM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2, H-32. First Bank ATM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2, H-33. Scotia Bank ATM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-34. Kings Hill Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-35. Richmaond Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-2

Other Interests1. Captain Morgan Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-42. Caribbean Community Theater (CCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-23. Cruzan Rum Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-44. Estate Whim Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

5. Good Hope School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-56. Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center . . . . . . . H-27. Island Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . H-28. Carl & Marie Lawaetz Family Museum . . . . . . . . . . . C-39. Salt River National Historic Park & Ecological Preserve . . . G-010. St. Croix Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-111. St. George Village Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-412. Sunny Isle Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-313. University of the Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3

Beaches Buck Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-0 Cane Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Colombus Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Cramer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O-1 Dorsch Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Reef Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 Sandy Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Shoy Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 St. Croix East End Marine Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-1 Vincent F. Mason, Sr. Coral Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

for your safetyAeD Locations Outside of townsin case you need them

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

Divi Carina Bay ResortEast End Fire StationFire Service Office, Sunny Isle

Palms at Pelican CovePatrick Sweeney Police StationRichmond Fire StationSt. Croix Yacht Club

PeTer’S reST ConvenienCe CenTer is NOW OPEN on Rt. 62 between Rt. 68 and Rt. 70 taking Residential Household Waste, Green Waste, Bulk Waste, Scrap Metal & White Goods plus Household Hazardous Waste. You can also recycle your aluminum and steels cans here to support the Boys & Girls Club. Operated by Virgin Islands Waste Management, it is open Monday - Friday, 6 am - 8 pm, Saturdays, 6 am - 4 pm, and Sundays, 6 am - 2 pm.

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east end marine park management Zonesno take Zone – Protects near shore environments including mangroves, sea grass beds, lagoonal patch reefs, and linear reefs. OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS PROHIBITED. ALL FISHING AND EXTRACTION IS PROHIBITED.

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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Restaurants1. Angry nates2. Avocado Pitt3. café fresco4. Comanche Pavilion Lounge5. Comanche Rum & Wine Bar6. Ft. Christian Brew Pub7. Galangal8. Jaccar sorbet9. Maria’s Cantina

10. savant11. tavern 184412. the Bistro13. the Court Yard14. You Are hereShopping1. Baci Duty Free2. Cache of the Day3. Crucian Gold4. Designworks5. hotheads6. ib designs7. island tribe8. Joyia9. Purple Papaya10. Rare Finds11. Royal Poinciana12. sonya, Ltd

13. tropical Bracelet Factory14. Undercover Books15. Violette BoutiqueWatersports1. Big Beard’s Adventure tours2. Cane Bay Dive3. Caribbean sea Adventures4. Dive experience5. Jolly Roger6. Roseway (Dec – Apr)Transportation1. Budget st. Croix2. Centerline Car Rentals3. seaborne seaplane Ramp4. sweeny’s st. Croix safari tours

Real Estate & Rentals1. Vacation st. Croix

Local Art1. D&D studio2. henle studio3. Maufe Gallery

Banks & post Offices1. Bank of st. Croix AtM2. First Bank AtM3. Post Office, Company street4. Post Office, Gallows Bay

Spas1. Renuatum spa at Kalima Center2. tropical therapy

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WALKinG tOURLet’s start a leisurely walking tour of CHRISTIANSTED at the site of the

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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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 1★ Buddhoe Park 2★ Customs House 3★ Fort Frederik 4★ Freedom Fountain 5★ Friedensberg Moravian Church 6★ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 7★ Market Place 8★ Public Library 9★ St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church 10★ St. Paul’s Anglican Church 11★ Victoria House 12F’sted points of Interest4ATM (3) 14Boat Ramp/Fish Market 24Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 34C.H.A.N.T 44Fire Station 54Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic 64Post Office 74Public Restrooms 84Visitors’ Bureau (upstairs) 9

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Part 8 in a seriesExcerpts from “Arts in the U. S. Virgin Islands” by

Ruth S. Moore and David M. Hough of the Caribbean Research Institute of the College of the Virgin Islands, 1967, for the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts.

the DRUM, seconded by all the percussive instruments related to it, has been the dominant instrument, from the Bamboula drum from Af-rica to the steel drum from Trinidad. It has always called the dance, set the pattern for the danc-ers and it has accompanied the old traditional songs. Bamboula drums were made from hol-lowed logs covered with goat skin at one end. The strong beats are played by the hands and fingers on the skin while another player may produce counter-rhythms with stick at the open end. There were smaller drums of bamboo, and every other imaginable drumlike form was used including military trap drums.

The scratch band used a flute or fife to carry the tune, a long bass instrument (created from a length of exhaust pipe after cars came to the Islands), and a gourd with serrated sides which was scratched with a wire-pronged stick to pro-duce the rhythm.

Violins and guitars were used in combination with other instruments and as solo instruments for singing and dancing. Puerto Ricans used guitars, but also the more complex cuatro with twelve strings and an ornate shape of violin-like curves. The tres was similar with fewer strings. The marimbula was a stringed bass instrument whose strings were often held in tension by the spring of an old victrola. The guiro, maracas, drums, and occasionally an accordion, completed the instru-mental group. Puerto Ricans still enjoy traditional aguinaldo festivals when they gather to play and sing impromptu songs and “controversies” impro-vised on the spot to fit the music and rhyme.

FOLK tALes have been the source of entertain-ment for centuries beyond memory. They came into the Virgin Islands from Europe and Africa and have been handed down orally from generation to generation. Among the most popular are the Anansi stories which tell of the exploits of a folk hero, a trickster, a spider whose name came from the language of the Ashanti people of West Africa. Called Bru Nansi (or Bro, Bur, Brer), Anansi is at home throughout the Caribbean. In our century he has become literate and is found in school books and anthologies. There is the story of “Bru Nansi’s Es-cape from Death” recounted in a mimeographed collection in the St. Thomas Public Library:

(Once upon a time Bru Nansi asked for the hand of many young ladies but no one would accept him because they had heard of his badness. He finally persuaded one old lady to let him marry her daugh-

ter by promising to be buried alive with the old lady if she should die before him. Soon after that she died and Bru Nansi sought Bru Lizard’s help. Bru Liz-ard demanded many flies in payment for his help at the funeral.)

On the day of the funeral, Bru Lizard dressed in a black suit and went up into a tree. He ate so many flies that his belly hung on both sides of the limb. He went fast asleep. The ceremony on the corpse was performed and Bru Nansi shouted as loudly as he could, “Cover me up too! Throw dirt on me!”

His noise finally waked Bru Lizard who said in a gross voice, “Ever since I made Heaven and Earth I never commanded the living to be buried with the dead.”

Bru Nansi said, “Listen, listen, Papa God speaks!” . . .

Every mourner screamed and ran, leaving Bru Nansi alone. Bru Nansi went home boasting to his wife that he would have been buried with her moth-er but Papa God, himself spoke.

PeRFORMAnCes in meetings and gatherings have been going on throughout the settled his-tory of the Virgin Islands.

One refinement of the traditional gathering was the Tea Meeting. Held usually during the Christmas Holiday season, often in the country but also in the towns, the Tea Meetings tradition-ally charged a fee and ritually had different acts presented before a King, Queen, and Princess who presided in appropriate costume. A call master was present and a series of acts were per-formed, but the essential part of the performance was a dialogue by seasoned performers.

Here is one Virgin Islander’s memory of Tea Meetings:

Tea Meetings would be a discussion where men would get together to challenge each other’s knowledge of history and the various happenings of the day. I’ll give you a breakdown on a typical Tea Meeting.

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For months, men – and women, too – would discuss having a meeting at a meeting hall or some other place. You generally paid a fee to go in and the various participants would ask for the floor from the chairman. Each one would try to outdo the other, showing his eloquence and knowledge of some par-ticular happening in history. The particular happen-ing was arranged ahead of time. And, of course, one or two real slicksters, as we would call them today, would come up and discuss some particular hap-pening that wasn’t on the agenda. As I recall, even in 1941 one guy gave a discussion about Julius Caesar – from when Caesar was born until the day he was stabbed. He discussed every battle – and remember these men were not lettered men. How they learned is almost a secret. Probably someone would read to them and they would memorize it. A great deal of preparation was required.

On stage, the King, Queen and Court was all part of it. The real purpose of it was to bring out the new-found knowledge of these men. The rest was trap-ping and adornment.

They went with the war. It couldn’t be done again without preparation and quick thinking. I remember one man who said:

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, give me the floorAnd I promise you that I’ll say no more;So crack the music without any doubt,The last speaker’s mouth was like a water spout.

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Folk tales have been the source of entertain-ment for centuries beyond memory. They came into the Virgin Islands from Europe and Africa and have been handed down orally from generation to generation.


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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).

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Where’s the beef? On St Croix it’s Pasture-raised Senepol!

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In addition to the beautiful beaches, great scuba diving, beer drinking pigs and excellent rum, St. Croix is also known for its own unique breed of eco-friendly, gentle, hornless red beef cattle—the Senepol, now dispersed to tropical climates all over the planet.

Despite the fact that most beef consumed in the territory today is imported, up until the 1950s local farms were the source for all St. Croix residents in search of a good pot roast, steak or hamburger. Farm-ing conditions on St. Croix can be harsh, with droughts, ticks, and poor quality pastures affecting livestock farmers. In the 1860s, some farmers raising cattle on the dry, desert-like South shore of St. Croix tried to make their cattle farms more profitable by importing cattle breeds that were more resistant to heat, disease, and were able to thrive and reproduce on poor qual-ity, dry pasture. “Then as now, it was essential that cattle living in St. Croix’s rough conditions be selected carefully over generations, for traits that would make them affordable and efficient to manage,” explains Hans Lawaetz, owner of St. Croix’s Annaly Farms and Meat Market, 3rd gen-eration Senepol rancher, and founding member of the Senepol Cattle Breeder’s Association (SCBA).

Generations of Crucian cattle ranchers continued to cross-breed to create a superior tropical beef cow by importing far-flung genetics, from George Elliot’s Senegalese N’Dama cattle in the 1860s to Bromley Nelthropp’s English Red Poll bull in the 1920s. Over the span of a century or more, these Crucian cattle producers managed to remove the animals’ tendency to sprout horns, increase the average weights of the cattle and to produce uniformly red, short-haired offspring. They selected animals with placid, calm dispositions, which made them easier to move around and less damaging to fencing and workers. They improved the cattle’s ability to produce milk for faster growing and maturing offspring (a trait known in the cattle industry as “maternal efficiency”), and selected for their ability to birth their offspring in the wild without any veterinary care – all while eating dry, sparse, non-irrigated brush that even goats would sneer at. These farmers were creating what in today’s eco-trendy world would be known as a “sustainable” cattle breed. In the 1950s, the Nelthropp family shifted into dairy cattle, and the marketing-savvy La-waetz family helped to name and trademark the “Senepol” breed and cre-ate a registry for pure-bred Senepol cattle.

In the late 1970s, with global beef consumption up and demand high, cattle producers in the sunbelts of the US, Brazil, Central America and oth-er far-flung equatorial corners of the globe purchased full cargo planes worth of live Senepol cattle from ranchers on St. Croix, including the La-waetz’s Annaly Farms, Henry Nelthropp, Sr., Oscar Henry, and the Gasperi family’s Castle Nugent Farms, to start their own Senepol herds. (Today, ar-tificial insemination practices have mostly eliminated the shipping of live Senepol around the world. With bulls weighing in at around 2,000 pounds and cows around 1400 to 1500 pounds, they are expensive to fly!)

Today, the SCBA recognizes over 500 breeders and more than 60,000 registered animals in its database, and Senepol ranches are thriving in 8

U.S. states and Australia, Paraguay, Colombia, Argentina, Pana-ma, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Puerto

Rico, Venezuela, Mexico, the Philippines, Zimba-bwe, Brazil, and wherever tropically adapted

production is needed. Lawaetz, currently serving on the board of the SCBA as

Treasurer, is headed to Bogota, Co-lombia in July this year for the 36th

Senepol Annual Convention.

“The carcass quality, mild dis-position and ability to utilize poor quality forages have made the Senepol very attractive to cattle producers in tropical en-vironments,” explains Dr. Bob Godfrey, Director and Professor of Animal Science at the Uni-

versity of the Virgin Islands’ Agri-cultural Experiment Station. “Over

the years there has been a lot of interest in Senepol cattle as an alter-

native to other breeds for use in hot, humid climates.” Along with a team of

animal science professionals (including a direct descendant of Bromley Nelthropp), Dr.

Godfrey runs the Castle Nugent herd, donated to the University by Caroline Gasperi in 2006, currently

about 100 head of Senepol. The UVI cow-girls and boys work the animals on horseback on the South Shore of St. Croix, and conduct ge-netic research to uncover the successful traits of the Senepol.

In the end, the product has to be tasty. “Carcass quality” refers to scien-tific characteristics of the meat: lean, tender, flavorful beef. “With Senepol cattle, high carcass quality can be achieved by feeding the animals grass only, their natural diet,” explains Kiko Gasperi, manager of Castle Nugent Farms for over 40 years. Most beef purchased in a supermarket must be fed corn, soybeans, and other commodity grains in feedlots where they get little exercise, to achieve high fat marbling and rapid weight gain. It can be argued that feedlot produced beef is not as healthy for you as locally produced grass-fed (so-called pastured) beef, which has higher levels of omega-3s and other nutrients.

Cooking pastured beef requires a slightly different approach than Grade A USDA beef. Without all the fat content, the moisture and tenderness in grass-fed beef needs to be more carefully maintained in the cooking by searing the outside of steaks before cooking at a lower heat, by stewing or roasting in a Dutch oven, by marinating, and by ‘aging’ the meat in the refrigerator for several days prior to cooking. “In the early days of Annaly Market, when electric refrigeration was a new technology, people didn’t trust aged beef,” said Lawaetz. “They expected to purchase beef that was slaughtered just hours earlier. But the most tender beef was that which was allowed to hang in the meat locker for a few days.” Aging meat is a well-documented ‘secret’ of top restaurant chefs whose clientele demand sustainably grown, pastured meats.

Where to buy? Call Annaly Farms Meat Market at 340-778-2229 and ask for local Senepol beef!

Young Senepol Bull. Dr. Robert Godfrey


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The Earth’s path or orbit around the Sun is not a circle, but rather an ellipse. Thus, at some times during the year the Earth is closer to the Sun than at other times. This year, on July 4th the Earth will be at its farthest point from the Sun. Obviously, how far the Earth is from the Sun is not what causes the seasons. Sure, now with the Earth far away it is win-ter in the southern hemisphere, but it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Once the Virgin Island Sun sets and the sky begins to grow dark, look to the west and you will see a bright star-like object. This is the planet Saturn. As the sky grows even darker stars will begin to appear. To the south of Saturn is the bright star Spica. Spica is supposed to be a grain of wheat being held in the hand of Virgo, the goddess of the Harvest. If you know the name of Virgo it is probably because Virgo is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. It is to the constellations of the zodiac we must look to see the planets.

Looking toward the south you will easily spot a bright red star; this is Antares, the heart of Scorpius, the Scorpion. You will probably be able to also find the fainter stars form the Scorpion’s long curved tail. Scorpius is another zodiacal constellation. Between Antares and Spica is an area of the sky without any bright stars. Most of this is the only non-animal of the zodiac, Libra, the Scales. Good luck finding any stars that for scales there.

If you look to the eastern sky you will find three bright stars forming a large triangle in the sky. Since the triangle is visible all night long dur-ing the summer up north, it is called the Summer Triangle. Each bright star marks a dif-ferent constellation. Farthest west and highest in the sky is Vega, part of Lyra the Harp. This is the harp invented by Hermes and given by Apollo to Orpheus who was the musician of the Argonaut expedition. To the south is Altair, in Aquila the Eagle. This is the eagle of Zeus who seized the youth Ganymede and

carried him aloft to serve as Zeus’ cupbearer.

The third bright star is Deneb, mark-ing the tail of Cygnus, the Swan. Of the

three constellations, only Cygnus is somewhat easily seen to look as you

might expect. Deneb is the tail of the Swan. A line of fainter stars stretching south from Deneb is the Swan’s body and long neck, and cross this line is another line forming the bird’s wings. According to myth, Cygnus is the swan into which Jupiter transformed himself to deceive Leda the wife of the King of Sparta. Cygnus is flying south

along the Milky Way. The Milky Way looks like a hazy band of

light arcing across the sky. It is the light from billions and billions

of stars so far away, that all we see is their light combined into this haze.

At about 12:45 a.m. Jupiter will rise in the east. If you are so inclined, wait a few hours

and Jupiter will be easy to spot as it gets higher in the eastern sky.

The dark clear skies of the Virgin Islands make the islands a great place to see “shooting stars”. These are not stars at all. About fifty miles above the Earth, walnut size pieces of dust and ice are passing through the air so quickly that they burn up and you see a flash of light, a shooting star. The flash happens so quickly that if you say to a friend “look over there”, by the time they look the flash will be gone. From time-to-time the Earth passes through a cloud of dust left behind by a comet and you can see a meteor shower. July 28th-29th is the maximum of Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about 20 meteors per hour

at their peak. August 12th-13th is the maximum of the Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. However this year the bright Moon will overpower the fainter shooting stars.

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.

August Sunrise: 6:01 am September Sunrise: 6:36 amAugust Sunset: 6:46 pm September Sunset: 6:52 pm

September Moon Phases:First Quarter . . 27 September

Full Moon . . . . 19 September

Last Quarter . . 12 September

New Moon . . . . 5 September

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

August Moon Phases:First Quarter . . . . . 28 August

Full Moon . . . . . . . 20 August

Last Quarter . . . . . 14 August

New Moon . . . . . . . 6 August

By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at theAmerican Museum-Hayden Planetarium and frequent island visitor.

In the northern hemisphere Autumn begins on September 22nd

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Milky Way

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