Blog - Around the Islands

St. Thomas

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

Freediving Virgin Islands

Top 5 Beaches for Snorkeling on St. Thomas

One of the most popular vacation activities in the Virgin Islands is snorkeling. Its therefore no surprise that at VInow.com we get asked “what are…

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Virgin Islands First Time Snorkelers

Essentials for First Time Snorkelers in the Virgin Islands

Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands is an amazing experience. There is plenty to see underwater, it is a relatively easy activity, and it requires little…

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Six Tips for Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands

Six Tips for First Time Snorkelers in the Virgin Islands

Snorkeling is a popular vacation activity in the Virgin Islands. Acres of coral reef form an ecosystem that supports a large variety of marine life…

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Frenchman's Reef Marriott Resort & Spa

Reopening of Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort & Spa and the Debut of Noni Beach Resort, an Autograph Collection Hotel in St. Thomas

DiamondRock Hospitality is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort & Spa and a new, adjacent resort under Marriott’s…

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I Love Culebra

Visiting Isla de Culebra from St. Thomas

Isla de Culebra is a beautiful island located between Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The small island has several nicknames, one of them…

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Chili Cook-Off Music

Texas Society Chili Cook Off

The Texas Society Chili Cook Off offers tasty chili, loads of fun, a wonderful setting and great music! A Chili Cook Off with live entertainment, games…

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2023 British Virgin Islands Calendar