STX News
On a monthly basis, we send out our newsletter with current St Croix news and upcoming events. We try to give a glimpse into life on our incredible island and hope it entices you to come feel the sand between your toes.
Celebrating Kwanzaa on St. Croix
On December 26th, a community event aimed to educate, engage and empower the local community on Kwaanza was held at Grove Place inside D. Hamilton Jackson Park. Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture from December 26 to January 1....
Turtle Talks at Sea Series Raise Marine Awareness
Friends of the V.I. National Park kicked off the first installment of Sea Turtle Talks series earlier this month, and more will be offered on the second Sunday of each month for the next six months. This Friends and Ocean Surfari partnership offers an on-the-sea...
Coquito Recipe
The holidays on St. Croix aren’t complete without an ice-cold glass of coquito! Smooth & creamy, this coconut based alcoholic beverage is the perfect combination of ingredients that include coconut, milk, spices like nutmeg and cinnamon and of course, rum – more...
Flavorful Plant-based Eating on St Croix
Get ready for an explosion of flavors at Christiansted’s newest vegan restaurant Café Roots-N-Kulchah! Chef Kimba Kabaka has been whipping up delicious plant-based dishes on St. Croix for over six years. Born and raised on St. Croix, Chef Kimba’s restaurant originally...
Buck Island Reef National Monument
About 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of St. Croix lies a small, uninhabited 176-acre island that is rivaled to be St. Croix’s most cherished attraction. Buck Island Reef National Monument includes over 19,000 acres of both sea and land and was established as a...
Seasonal Drinks for the Holidays
Published on our December 2021 Newsletter Question: What are some traditional holiday drinks? Christie's answer: This is the time of year for guavaberry. It’s the only time you see it. It’s so good that when they make guavaberry ice cream, people will stand in...
Seasonal Music for the Holidays
Published on our December 2021 Newsletter Question: What is your favorite seasonal music ? Chris's Answer: We are big fans of Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights! I recently bought one of their Christmas CDs at Riddims in downtown Christiansted to give to a...
CNN names USVI One of the Top December Destinations
CNN names the best places to visit this year in December for a weekend getaway and St Croix, USVI is one of them! As residents of St. Croix, we know the magic of spending the holiday season on our beautiful island. The Crucian Christmas Festival Season is beloved by...
Cane Roots Art Gallery Photo Exhibit
The Cane Roots Art Gallery has a new photo art exhibit called "“We Ready for deh Road” during the Crucian Christmas Festival Season. Photography of three Crucian artists - Malek Bascombe, David Berg, and Chalana Brown. Located on Company Street in downtown...
2022 Maximum Loan Limits
The new Official 2022 maximum loan limits were just released. Nathan Purdome, of Schaffer Mortgage here on St. Croix, shared them with us and we want to pass them on to you. Thank you so much Nathan. Christie and I would love to answer any questions you have about...
Common Real Estate Terms
Published on our November 2021 Newsletter Question: What are some common terms dealing with real estate? Christie's Answer: Whether buying or selling, understanding real estate terms can make the sometimes overwhelming or confusing process simpler. For example,...
Benefits of a 1031 Exchange
Published on our November 2021 Newsletter Question: What are the benefits of a 1031 exchange, and am I qualified? Chris' Answer: When you sell your investment property, you will be required to pay a capital gains tax on your profits at either a short-term or...