by renee | Jan 3, 2019 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Some people can’t wait for the holidays to be over so they can have a break from parties and celebration, but not on St. Croix! Our St. Croix Christmas Festival, also known as Carnival, started on December 26 and culminates with the Children’s and Adult...
by renee | Dec 31, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
St. Croix’s Point Udall is the easternmost point of the United States, plus we’re on Atlantic Standard Time which makes us an hour ahead of the eastern states during the winter months. Many people make the trek out East End Road after midnight on January 1...
by renee | Dec 21, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
There’s no question, St. Croix is a beautiful place filled with many perfect days. Imagine if you could see it from a completely different perspective — from 350 feet up in the air. Parasail Virgin Islands is back on St. Croix on Thursdays, Fridays and...
by renee | Dec 3, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
We may not be dreaming of a white Christmas, but there’s no lack of Christmas spirit on St. Croix. This Perfect Day on St. Croix actually encompasses a weekend and will make you feel merry for the whole month! One of our very favorite days of the year on St....
by renee | Nov 26, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Even if you’re not on a cruise, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all of the energy of cruise ship day. Vendors line Strand Street in Frederiksted, making it a great time to find gifts from local artisans. You’ll also find several shops and...
by renee | Oct 29, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
What’s that bright, shining thing in the sky? The sun? A full moon? Or is it a disco ball?! Ann’s Perfect Day on St. Croix includes… …taking my Centerline Jeep ( I like the 4-door blue one) for a drive from The Buccaneer out to watch the...
by renee | Oct 22, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
If you’re visiting St. Croix during a weekend between September and March, we highly recommend that one of your Perfect Days include a visit to Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, but closed during peak...
by renee | Oct 17, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Whether you start your Monday at the crack of dawn watching a beautiful Caribbean sunrise or spend a day in the sun at the beach, by late afternoon you’ll surely be feeling crabby — but not in a cantankerous way! Head to BREW STX in the afternoon for a...
by renee | Sep 4, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Smoke STX There’s a new barbecue place on St. Croix that everyone is talking about! Smoke STX BBQ & Bottle Shop has a mouthwatering menu complete with starters, sandwiches, plates, sides and desserts — even including some vegan options. A few things...
by renee | Aug 1, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Jack and Isaac Bays are two of the most pristine beaches you’ll find on St. Croix. The area, once slated for development, but now protected by the government, consists of 300+ acres of upland forests and beaches, bordered to the south by turquoise waters and...
by renee | Jul 25, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Here’s Adrian’s idea of a Perfect Day on St. Croix, starting with a dive to search for sea horses and ending with a sunset horseback ride along the beach (and in the water!). Early morning dive at the pier spotting sea horses and octopus, followed by a dip...
by renee | Jul 25, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
We like your style, Fiona — start the day with some exercise so you can end with an indulgence! From catching a glimpse of our sister islands from the Christiansted Bypass to indulging in homemade ice cream from the legendary Armstrong’s, this sounds like...
by renee | Jul 18, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
You’ll see from Jeanne’s Perfect Day on St. Croix that it’s hard to limit it to just one day. She has enough ideas to fill multiple days! Our day would start with the realization that we will be enjoying another beautiful day in STX and all the...
by renee | Jul 12, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Jennifer has the right idea with her Perfect Day on St. Croix: Start with a morning run at The Buccaneer. Then quick shower and off to brunch at Toast in Christiansted. After brunch pack up the cooler and the pups and head to Rainbow Beach for fun, sun, and beautiful...
by renee | Jun 30, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
The winner of our recent Facebook giveaway shared her Perfect Day on St. Croix: My #PerfectDayonStCroix would be visiting Buck Island. After a long day exploring buck island I’ll head in town and visit all the local shops and get a delicious dinner!! I love all the...
by renee | Jun 19, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
This list was made with the help of TripAdvisor and is a great checklist for tourists and locals alike! [ ] Go Scuba Diving and Snorkeling [ ] Visit Buck Island Reef National Monument [ ] Spend a day at Rainbow Beach (and stay to watch the sunset!) [ ] Watch sunrise...
by renee | Jun 9, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
If you want to experience some Zen on your vacation, you’ll discover two best-kept-secrets in the northwest corner of St. Croix. For your Perfect Day on St. Croix, drive north from Frederiksted to find the Labyrinth at Estate Mount Washington and the...
by renee | Jun 4, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
There’s no shortage of relaxing to be done on St. Croix, but if you’re looking to take your relaxation to the next level, a spa day may be your Perfect Day on St. Croix. Spas offer all types of treatments, including massage, manicure, pedicures, body...
by renee | May 16, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
A Jeep is the perfect island vehicle. Nothing beats putting the top down to feel the breeze and nothing takes the occasional pothole better than a Jeep. If it’s a four-wheeling adventure you’re looking for* — complete with off-roading and lots of mud...
by renee | May 3, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Your Perfect Day on St. Croix might soon include a visit to the Leatherback Brewing Co. brewery and tasting room. In the works for nearly a year, Leatherback will hold their Grand Opening on Saturday, May 12. The Leatherback tasting room has indoor and outdoor space,...
by renee | Apr 16, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
If you’re trying to decide the ideal time for your Perfect Day on St. Croix, you might plan around one of our many festivals. Locals and visitors alike would say that Jump Up is one of their favorites and is definitely Perfect Day-worthy. It happens four times a...
by renee | Apr 10, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
St. Croix is an agricultural island, with an abundance of colorful fruits, nutritious vegetables, free-range livestock and a variety of other agricultural products. If you’re a locavore who likes discovering locally-grown and produced goods, we’ve got some...
by renee | Mar 27, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Thank you to Leighann for submitting her Perfect Day on St. Croix. Waking up and having coffee on the gallery is a great start. Then off to lounge at Cane Bay and lunch with a view at Eat@Canebay. Strolling along the waterfront in Christiansted and a wonderful lobster...
by renee | Mar 16, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
If you know all the words to the Hamilton soundtrack, your perfect day on St. Croix should start with a walking tour of the town where a young Alexander Hamilton lived before going to the States to become one of our Founding Fathers. Various tour options will take you...
by renee | Mar 8, 2018 | News
Our subject line is a bit of a play on words. Not only are we seeing the power restoration project on St.Croix winding down, but the Christmas winds have calmed down. It’s shaping up to be a nice start to Spring on St. Croix. Low’s of 72 degrees,...
by renee | Feb 27, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Thank you to dfran for submitting your Perfect Day on St. Croix. When I visit St. Croix, my perfect day is riding in my Centerline Jeep rental and exploring the island! There’s nothing like driving past the ocean waves and scenic island views. #PerfectDaySTX...
by renee | Feb 7, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Since we recently introduced you to our new team member, Andrea, we thought we’d share her idea of a perfect day on St. Croix. “My perfect day begins with an early morning fishing trip while enjoying the Caribbean waters. After fishing, I look forward to...
by renee | Jan 31, 2018 | Centerline Car Rentals, News
Andrea Bahr moved to St. Croix in June 2017 from South Florida and joined the Centerline Car Rentals team in November 2017. Her role encompasses all areas of operations, including accounting, training and customer service. Andrea’s background is in customer...
by renee | Jan 29, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Thanks to Connie for submitting her Perfect Day on St. Croix! She selected a gift certificate to Galangal as her prize. That will be a perfect end to a day during her visit to St. Croix this Spring! “Everyday on St. Croix is a perfect day. We always use...
by renee | Jan 23, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Every fairy tale has a castle. Spend a perfect day on St. Croix at Sand Castle on the Beach. Start with brunch at the Beach Side Cafe (served Saturday and Sunday only). The restaurant is open-air, right on the beach, with a gorgeous view of turquoise water as far as...
by renee | Jan 19, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Start your day with a visit to Point Udall to see the Millennium Monument sundial. If you get there early (as in while it’s still dark), you’ll see a spectacular sunrise. Not only are the colors breathtaking, you’ll be the first person to see the sun...
by renee | Jan 12, 2018 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
If you are a foodie who enjoys trying a variety of local foods wherever you may be traveling, we have the Perfect Day on St. Croix for you! For starters, we’ll recommend that you pick up pastries from one of our many popular bakeries to have on hand for...
by renee | Jan 2, 2018 | News, Post-Maria Update
Serenity Garden Villas is ready to welcome the new year, as well as new and returning guests to their collection of St. Croix luxury vacation villas. Their rental properties received light damage from Hurricane Maria, causing them to cancel about 5% of their...
by renee | Dec 28, 2017 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Thank you to Fionna for submitting her perfect day on St. Croix. She starts the day with a run for a reward of wonderful treats from some island favorites. “A perfect day on St. Croix would be a day when I wake up early and go for my 3 mile run on the...
by renee | Dec 28, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
Brian was working on a new storage shack for West End Water Sports when we visited Rainbow Beach last week. As of December 20, they had been re-opened for three weeks, ready to outfit you for everything from a lazy day under an umbrella to an adrenaline rush on the...
by renee | Dec 21, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
We don’t think we’ll be inviting any other category 5 hurricanes to St. Croix anytime soon, but here’s an optimistic observation from Virgin Kayak Tours: “Maria gave the Biobay a boost by washing sediment out of the entrance. Over time the...
by renee | Dec 15, 2017 | Centerline Car Rentals, News
Ike Turner joined Centerline Car Rentals as General Manager in November 2017. He brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, a solid work ethic, a love for St. Croix, and vibrant energy to our team. With 22 years of experience in hospitality, Ike has...
by renee | Dec 12, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
The World Ocean School’s schooner, Roseway, arrived in the waters of St. Croix in mid-November, ready for a full season of sails and education. Roseway embarks on frequent sunset sails as a way to share the historic schooner with the public and as a source of...
by renee | Dec 11, 2017 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Jan says her perfect day on St. Croix hasn’t changed in years… My perfect day is waking up to a beautiful sunrise from my Sugar Beach condo rental. “Hubby” is not up yet, so I quietly make a pot of tea. With cup of tea in hand, I watch the sun...
by renee | Dec 6, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
As you know from many of our previous posts, many St. Croix hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, activities and shops are open for business — and visiting them is one way to help St. Croix’s economy rebound from Hurricane Maria. If a trip to the USVI...
by renee | Nov 28, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
Dear Friends of Centerline, We hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. It was an absolutely beautiful weekend on St. Croix — we’re still counting our blessings! There were feasts all over the island on Thanksiving Day. From beach potlucks to traditional family...
by renee | Nov 27, 2017 | News, Perfect Day on St. Croix
Almost all of our Perfect Day submissions start with sunrise at Point Udall and our November winner’s Perfect Day on St. Croix is no different. If you enjoy incredible scenery, good food and a dip in the turquoise water of the Caribbean, Patty has the perfect...
by renee | Nov 22, 2017 | News, Post-Maria Update
There’s a new pub in Christiansted and, if you have any common sense at all, you’ll check it out! Common Cents Pub was opened by Jenn Seay, St. Croix’s 2017 Iron Bartender, in the former Tavern 1844 location. She was in the middle of renovating the...
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...
