The octopus is a coral reef marine animal with 8 arms. In the Caribbean, adult octopuses* weigh about 3 pounds and can change both color and texture to blend into their surroundings and avert predators. Mating for just a month or two around January, a female octupus will lay up to 500 eggs and sit with … Continued
The sound of seagulls around St. John is a seasonal joy from about May to September. The pelicans, who reside here all year, look like they could do without the annual visit from these flighty guests. Laughing gulls in particular will gang-up and hover over, around, and even on the pelicans while they eat. Before a … Continued
2017 Astronomical Events July 9 – Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 04:07 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Buck Moon because the male buck … Continued
Good news for travelers to St. John! As of August 17, 2017, passengers utilizing ferry service between Cruz Bay and Charlotte Amalie will now arrive and depart from a new location on St. Thomas. (see map) The new location offers shelter from the weather when boarding or disembarking. There is also a restaurant on site. People opting to … Continued
Windpsree guests are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and rent a vehicle on St. John by calling (340)227-3250. ————————————- Travel to St. John via from downtown Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook, St. Thomas by “people ferry” or car barge. Schedules are subject to change, especially the car barges. You can call ahead to at least one of the … Continued
On August 21, 2017, many in the US experienced their first solar eclipse. A total solar eclipses occur when the new moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the umbra, on Earth. A full solar eclipse, known as totality, is almost as dark as night. From St. … Continued
St. John U.S. Virgin Islands Rated #1 Millions of discriminating travelers rated St. John US Virgin Islands the number one best vacation destination in the Caribbean! According to Tripadvisor, “Ecotourism is alive and kicking on St. John. There’s more than enough to do on land, from watching for wildlife in the national park to hiking miles of trails … Continued
Great Lameshur Bay Over the hill and through the woods, to Great Lameshur Bay you go! 4-wheel drives only, this vast rocky Caribbean beach with small shell treasures all along the shoreline was home to the original underwater Tektite Habitat in 1969. Read more about the Tektite program at the St. John Historical Society website. … Continued
