St. Patrick’s Day on St. John

  Short but very sweet, that's our St. John VI annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.  Quiet Mon Pub's annual parade is billed as one of the shortest parades in the world.  Good idea, that gives you more time to enjoy corned beef and cabbage and all the festivities the ...

Fun On St. John

My son and soon to be daughter-in-law were visiting this past week on the island.  When locals have visitors we revisit why it is so great to be on the island!  At Francis Bay we swam with the Atlantic Manta Ray (pictured above), a rare site, with a wing span of 5 to...

8 Tuff Miles 2012

The 16th running of the  8 TUFF Miles road race was a great success on St. John last Saturday with over 1000 racers turning out.  Ages ranged from 6 years old to 83 with eleven.  If you think you have got what it takes to run from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay how about giving...

St John Inn Better Than Ever

   If you  stayed at the "St. John Inn"  years ago you should really try it again.  The current owners have done many upgrades  and more are in the works.  Besides the great in town location the hotel has the following ammenities: I Pod Docking Stations,...

Valentines Day on St. John

In the past 10 years over 900 couples have renewed their marriage vows on Valentines Day with Anne Marie Porter, our very own "St. John Barefoot Minister."  Anne Marie is how "Love City" got it's name.  This year over 70 couples gathered at Trunk Bay Beach for a celebration...

“Solar, Wind, and Saving Energy”

The Island Green Building Association is hosting a free seminar this Thursday, January 12th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the second floor of The Marketplace.  If you are 'on island' check out this fun and informative event.  While you are at it check out this great 'off the...

“Goodyear – NewYear” on St. John VI

Our very own artist/resident, George Hollander, has presented us with another fantastic light sculpture, Goodyear - NewYear.   Each year during the holiday season we are treated to fantastic light sculptures by George, the latest creation is constructed with nine tires...

Non Stop Flights, Boston to U.S. Virgin Islands

Your destination to St. John VI just got easier!  JetBlue is now offering direct flights five times a week from Boston to St. Thomas and twice daily service from San Juan to St. Thomas. Water cannons, cheering crowds and dignitaries welcomed the inaugural JetBlue flights...

TOP CHEF ON ST JOHN!

If you are a fan of the TV show “Top Chef” this may be of interest.  The winner of season 5 is coming to St. John to cook at Zozo’s Restaurant  on December 18.  Evidently the dinner that features a meet & greet reception with Chef Hosea Rosenberg...

NEW YORK TIMES DOES ST. JOHN VI ~ AGAIN!

One of my favorite water activities on St. John, and one that I would like to do more of, was just featured in the Times Travel section, "Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in the Virgin Islands."  Specifically the author only mentions St. John! Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in the Virgin...