by renee | Nov 20, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
The Fred is St. Croix’s first new hotel to break ground in 30 years. They may be delayed a little by Hurricane Maria, but that’s definitely not going to stop them! According to co-owner, Topher Swanson, the hotel fared quite well. None of the rooms were...
by renee | Nov 15, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
St. Croix Rent A Villa reached out to let us know that they are online and servicing reservations for vacationers. Through their web site, www.stcroixrentavilla.com, you can rent a villa, condo or cottage directly from the owner and take advantage of other concierge...
by renee | Nov 13, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
If you’ve ventured east on St. Croix, you may have experienced the greatest gas station on Earth, Ziggy’s Island Market. Not your average gas station, in addition to gas, they offer food, drinks and a fun atmosphere. Though their gas pumps were down for a...
by renee | Oct 30, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
Lyric Sails’ trusty boat, Jolly Mon, rode out the storm in her slip at Green Cay Marina. When we called to ask how they are doing, they were actually in Puerto Rico for Jolly Mon’s annual haul out and hull inspection. Everything checkout out! They’ll...
by renee | Oct 28, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
Hotel Caravelle is a wonderful example of a business who looks out for their team and others. “Our team is a close knit family and it was really important to all of us that our family members were all safe. We were using all forms of communication available to...
by renee | Oct 27, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
The Tap Deck Bar & Billiards in Frederiksted opened for business on October 5, just two weeks after Maria. They were able to put all of their pre-storm staff back to work — and they were able to hire four new people too! Their second-story location did...
by renee | Oct 26, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
I-Cycle St. Croix planned to open in August — and then came Irma with Maria on her heels. Native Crucian and I-Cycle co-owner, Alex Worede, was nervous when she was able to get to her downtown Christiansted indoor cycling studio two days after Maria. She was...
by renee | Oct 25, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
Captain Steve reported that though a couple of people from the Big Beard’s staff lost parts of their roofs and have had to get rid of their soggy belongings, the crew is all safe. If you’ve ever been out with Big Beard’s or watched the Christiansted...
by renee | Oct 23, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
Our friends at Vacation St. Croix reported back that everyone is accounted for and doing well. They’ve all been working together to clean up after the storm and get ready for visitors. The Vacation St. Croix team manages a beautiful portfolio of vacation villas...
by renee | Oct 15, 2017 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Our October “Perfect Day on St. Croix” winner packs a lot into one day and, she’s right — it sounds absolutely perfect. Here’s what Malerie would do: “Wake up early to drive to Point Udall to watch the sunrise. If you are up for the...