Prevalent in the clear waters that surround St. John, the Blue Tang Surgeonfish (Acanthurus coeruleus) begin as yellow juveniles, turn pastel blue as adolescents, and bright blue as adults. Called “Atlantic Blue Tangs” or “Caribbean Blue Tangs”, they can grow to be up to 15 inches long. When snorkeling, you’ll most likely see the yellow … Continued
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June and this year the big day is June 16th. On St. John, the day is all about dads. See future Father’s Day dates here. Officially celebrating father’s in the US began in 1910 in Spokane, WA. Inspired by a sermon about Anna Jarvis’ Mother’s Day, … Continued
Looking for a fun family vacation this summer? Consider St. John in the US Virgin Islands! Low off-season rates and a wide selection of vacation villas from Windspree make planning a trip to St. John a great decision. Consider these 15 reasons St. John makes the best summer vacation destination around! Beaches. St John beaches … Continued
**19th Annual** Benefits the St. John Animal Care Center Saturday, May 18, 2019 – 5:00pm to 9:00pm The Lumberyard in Cruz Bay The Animal Care Center of St. John once again held its island version of the Westminster Dog Show. Sign-up + Be a Part of Island History Stop into the St. John Animal Care Center in Cruz Bay … Continued
St. John Artist Karen Samuel popped her head out of her shop in Coral Bay to greet us when we pulled up outside. Her tiny pink and green converted trailer is an oasis of beauty and creativity. We stepped inside and moved quickly into the business of looking around. Ooohs and ahhhs poured from our … Continued
FRIDAY JUNE 14th St. John Festival – Senior Variety Show 7pm Lumberyard, Cruz Bay, St. John Local seniors prove they’ve still got what it takes in this fun and entertaining talent and fashion show. For information, call 776-6450 St. John Festival Bike Race St. John National Park, Cruz Bay, St. John Pedal your bike fast for prizes and … Continued
Tucked on the hillside overlooking Coral Bay is the charming St. John rental villa – Island Breeze. Inside the gated drive is an oasis. Your very own tropical paradise. The gardens, entrance and bright Caribbean colors invite visitors to this warm and relaxing getaway. Enjoy the view while reading or relaxing in the shade on … Continued
4 oz of cream of coconut 2 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur 1 oz Bacardi® black rum 1 oz dark creme de cacao 4 oz milk or half-and-half 2 cups of ice 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream *optional, the odds of getting ice cream at a bar here are pretty slim Combine ingredients with two … Continued
St. John is home to many fascinating critters, including some of the oldest known animals on earth. Crustaceans are invertebrates that live in the world between land and sea. Dating back more than 500 million years, common crustaceans today include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. All crustaceans have a hard exoskeleton that provides protection from predators and water … Continued
Sunday, May 12th is Mother’s Day this year, so here’s to all the great maternal figures out there – we couldn’t have done it without you! The celebration of mothers dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans, when festivals were held in honor of the mother goddesses, Rhea and Cybele. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated across the world. Thailand … Continued
