Blog - Around the Islands
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Are you an Islander at heart thinking about everything Virgin Islands 24 X 7? Dreaming about the sand beneath your feet 365 days a year? We have you covered here whether its St. Thomas, St. John or St. Croix.
Our Blog “Around the Islands” will give you a close-up and personal view of our home the U.S. Virgin Islands. — The Islander

The Story of Larimar
Larimar or blue pectolite is an extremely rare gemstone. It has been found only in one location: a mountainous, relatively inaccessible area in the province…

St. Thomas Carnival Troupes
The St. Thomas Carnival parade will take over Main Street in Charlotte Amalie. Do you want to sit in the sidelines, watch and take photos…

Neltjeberg Beach, Off the Beaten Path on St. Thomas
St. Thomas is known and loved for its happening beaches; epicenters of activity where visitors frolic in the calm turquoise water with rum drinks in…

St. John Snorkeling Update
St. John delivers a jackpot of underwater beauty. The island’s waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems. Exploring this…

Planting Native Trees & SEA
Hurricanes Irma and Maria, in September 2017, did great damage to trees and plants in the USVI. Our islands are often described as lush, green,…

Love City Rise Up & Dean Doeling
“Love City Rise Up”, is Dean Doeling’s newest St. John project. Dean is a familiar face in St. John. He loves the island and for…