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Now You Can Say “I Do” On One of St. John’s Most Iconic Beaches

A 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Island-Loving Souls

  If you’re like us, you might be thinking, “The holidays?! How is it time for that already?” Time has moved in strange ways this year and if the earlier months are any indication, the holidays will be upon us before we know it. And because so many of us will be spending the celebratory…

Why Kayaking at Night Should Be on Your VI Bucket List

Most people see the appeal of taking a kayak tour with us in the daytime. After all, that’s when the stunning beauty of the US Virgin Islands is on full display. You might be wondering what there could possibly be to see when paradise is blanketed in darkness. Well, we’re here to tell you from…

St. John’s Donkeys Love Beach Days Too

Frequent visitors to the island of St. John always have a list of people, places, and things they’re excited to re-visit whenever they return. Topping that list for most are our beloved island donkeys. The donkeys of St. John are unforgettable after you encounter them for the first time. Their sweet, goofy faces, inquisitive nature,…

Our Favorite Island Beer

One fun fact about St. John that many new visitors are unaware of is that the island is home to its very own brewery. Started by two friends who quit their jobs and moved to the Virgin Islands, St. John Brewers makes all of their creations onsite. While so many of the beers sold on…

USVI Travel Advisory Updates for COVID-19

During this global pandemic, we understand it’s been confusing at times to keep track of when you’re allowed to travel, to where, and what regulations you must follow when doing so. The US Virgin Islands are currently open to visitors once again, at the time of this writing. Though as things continue to evolve and…

Protecting & Respecting St. John’s Sea Turtles

St. John is home to four different species of sea turtles: hawksbill, green, leatherback, and loggerhead. All species are considered threatened, endangered, or critically endangered, and are in need our protection. We are so appreciative of the efforts of the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park. Their team of staff and volunteers seeks to…

Getting Hooked on the US Virgin Islands

If there’s one surefire way you can tell that someone has a connection to the USVI, it’s by the appearance of a hook bracelet on their…

Living That Cabana Life on St. John

Honeymoon Beach recently got a major upgrade. Are you ready to take your Virgin Islands beach day to the next level? We are…

How to Make a Virgin Islands Painkiller Cocktail

If the Virgin Islands had a signature flavor, it might very well be that of our famous (infamous?) Painkiller cocktail. Nothing helps you get on island time faster than a sip of this tropical drink. Coconut, pineapple, and rum combine to soothe your island soul and suddenly you’re relaxed and swinging in a hammock under…