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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

  • International Optimist Regatta

    International Optimist Regatta

    St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Mark your calendar now! The Caribbean’s largest and longest international regatta held exclusively for Optimist dinghy sailors and their families…

  • Jazz in the Park, St. Thomas

    Jazz in the Park

    St. Thomas’ Jazz in the Park is a free concert series that highlights local and visiting musicians and provides a wonderful opportunity for attendees to…

  • What’s in a name? Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas

    Lindbergh

    If you were on St. Thomas 88 years ago today you would have had a chance to see the famous American aviator, Charles Lindbergh. His…

  • Virgin Islands Critters – Snakes & Spiders

    Puerto Rican Racer

    Over the years we have received an assortment of questions, usually about beaches, things to do and where to stay.  One of the popular questions…

  • Flavors of the VI: West Indian Gooseberry Jam

    Food Stand Virgin Island

    In this "Flavors of the VI" post we look at a tropical fruit, an island tradition, and the recipe! I fondly remember picking gooseberries as a child…

  • Take Home Island Inspired Art

    Griffin McFarlane gives samples of Arc Vodka at Pissaro Art Gallery during Art on the Town.

    Last month, there was a terrific art walk in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. It featured over a dozen artisans, shops, and art galleries. Customers strolled…

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