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.
Orchid Preview Party at the Botantical Garden
February 21, 2020. St. George Village Botanical Gardens is hosting an orchid preview event with tropical cocktails followed by a seated outdoor garden dinner under the stars at the Botanical Garden. Read more.
Grant of $350,000 to Fund Mental Health for Children
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) has given a $350,000 grant to The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) to be used to fund a 15-month continuation project to provide mental health services for students and training for professionals in USVI...
Caribbean Genealogy Library
During a recent annual meeting, the volunteer-run Caribbean Genealogy Library demonstrated how the library can help people learn more about family histories. The library also houses unique and rare books on Virgin Islands history and culture, funeral booklets,...
Group Travel Destinations for Reunions, Girls Trips and More
AJC, an Atlanta, Georgia-based publication recommended St Croix's Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort as one of the top destinations for group trips like extended family reunions, girls getaways or bachelor parties. To see more about the Buccaneer and other destinations...
Rashawn Ross of Dave Matthews Band is a Virgin Islands Music Ambassador
Trumpeter and music arranger Rashawn Ross of the Dave Matthews Band has found a way to assist and motivate USVI students who love music following two back to back hurricanes. Working with an American manufacturer of musical instruments for concert bands, marching...
St. Croix Wellness Guide
Our Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty office published a great blog post about the fitness and wellness community in St. Croix. From popular outdoor activities to the many wellness/fitness centers and boutique studios, the island provides diverse options for staying...
Jump Up Party
February 14, 2020. Jump Up is a carnival-like street party held along the boardwalk of Christiansted. Sponsored by the CRRA (Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association), it has become one of the favorite social events for both locals and visitors on the island....
Rosé on Roseway
February 14, 2020. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with with your significant other, best friend, family, or anyone special to you on a sunset sail on a National Historic Landmark --- the Roseway schooner. A complimentary toast of Rosé on Roseway is included with the sail....
Havana Nights Fundraising Event
February 8, 2020. Project Promise’s 4th Annual Fundraising Event, Havana Nights is back and once again, Fort Frederiksted will be transformed into Old Havana. The event will feature music entertainment, buffet style Cuban food, Salsa dance lessons, a silent auction,...
Island Survival Excursion
February 1-8, 2020. In a one of a kind adventure, excursion participants spend 8 days in an island survival adventure. Expert instructors will teach you about shelters, fire techniques, traps, water purification, net weaving, spear fishing, pottery, basket weaving and...
St. Croix Scenic 50
January 25, 2020. As challenging as it is beautiful, the St. Croix Scenic 50 course takes runners up heart pounding climbs and quad screaming descents in the tropical winter heat. The route allows runners to follow a scenic rigid to Frederiksted as well as experience...
St. Croix Environmental Association’s New Bird Blind Takes Shape
The St. Croix Environmental Association’s new bird blind at Southgate Pond will give residents and visitors to St. Croix a comfortable, unobtrusive place to observe more than 160 species of birds that live or visit the island. Once the blind is completed, SEA will...