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I looked at the two-week forecast for Christiansted and the weather looks horrible! Cloudy and rainy. Is that typical for early November? We are not coming until early December but I’m slightly worried…Thanks!!
Hey guys the other day I requested info on where to find a job here and I found one! Thank you guys!
Now I ask if there any farm that needs part time help with animal? Horses? Dogs? Etc.
Mostly going to a place and help, not so much in taking the work home, like fostering…
If you know of anyone, let me know.
Has anyone been to Carambola lately? Are they actively working on the pool remodel? We’re going to be out there most of January and it’ll be really disappointing for my kids if the pool is still shut down.
We’ve stayed there twice and like the property, but sometimes when they say they’re working on something they’re not really making progress.
Hi everyone, my husband and I are going to St. Croix for our anniversary, which happens to fall on a Monday. I know many places are closed on Mondays so I wanted to see if anyone here had recommendations. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! We’re looking for a hotel that is optimum for kids and snorkeling. We have adventurous 10 year olds and would love some recommendations. Thanks so much for the help!
Hey guys new to this app but I figured since im on the job hunt might as well ask here.
Anybody hiring?
Hello all. Does anyone have any recs for someone who can work on/troubleshoot a 22kw generac generator? It powers our entire home during the frequent Wapa outages. Runs on propane.
What happened to El Leon? Was looking forward to trying it when we come in December. Saw it’s permanently closed.
Hello.
My wife and I want to take our two year old to USVI or PR the week of Thanksgiving.
I keep reading about dengue fever.
Multiple layers and lathering repellent don't sound like a fun vacation.
How bad is it really?
Hi! Just wondering if it’s recommended to stay away from Frederiksted the days when the cruise ships come in. We will be first time visitors. Thanks!
Hi! Were coming to visit in February and wondering if a car rental is necessary. We’re looking at staying in christenstad and mainly doing a lot of diving. Everything around there looks pretty walkable and I saw that there’s an Avis rental shop in town if we wanted to take a car for a day. Is this reasonable or should we just rent one for the whole time to be safe? Are taxis fairly easy to get? Can you bike at all? We’ll be there for five days before our friends come. Then we’ll have a giant van for everyone.
Does anyone know who ‘the guy’ is to call on the island for a small/mid size concert set up?
Can’t figure on google. Thanks!
I used to live in St Croix early 70’s ( as a kid ) , we lived in Estate Solitude ( what is was called ) . Anyone from that area ? There were only a few houses on the hillside at that time .
I hear that after a storm you shouldn't go into the water due to contamination. What does that mean? Do you get sick? How long does it last? What should you look for? I'm just wanting to learn more.
My wife and I are looking at buying a St. Croix condo in the near future as a vacation/eventual snowbird retirement site.
Does anyone have any insight into any of the various condo locations? We would like at least 2 bedrooms and have a price range up to around $600k. Any experience with using it as a rental part time?
We have visited the island half a dozen times in the last 15 years so are somewhat familiar with basic geography.
Thanks in advance
We took the 10am, half day tour and we loved it. The Buck island US national monument is a must see landmark and an experience of a life time. The reef and the fish are an incredible sight. It's like jumping into an aquarium.
Note: Snorkeling is a physical activity and the reef has slightly rough water depending on the tide, so stay within your limits. The captain and crew member are watching everyone like a hawk, but if there are multiple tours, it might be difficult for them to track everyone all the time.
Big beard was a good choice for us. They seem very experienced and well staffed. The Catamaran is big and comfortable for the long ride to the island. About half the people on the tour were noobs like us and the experienced guests were very friendly and nice people.
We were first taken to turtle beach on the island, where we were given snorkeling gear and lessons. We got to practice and swim around this side where they have nice fish watching and turtle grass. Then we got back on the boat and headed to the reef itself. The crew member took everyone out on a round of the underwater trail. She trailed a rope with an inflated ring that those who were a little scared could hang on to. She then let us explore by ourselves and we had a blast following the underwater trail marker. We were blown away by the underwater scenery and the vibrant and colorful fish. We even saw big Tarpon (or is it Barracuda?) cruising majestically by. The experience exceeded my expectations and what i imagined by 1000x. Nothing compares to the real thing. It made the whole flight and trip worth it.
We reluctantly dragged ourselves back to the boat when the horn sounded and enjoyed the cruise back. They had cold water and punch for the guests. This was no ordinary punch. Real punch, made from fruit and optional vodka for adults. It was a treat in itself.
Overall: Highly recommended - Don't miss
We will be traveling to st croix next week. I dont want to waste room in my luggage for no reason so just wondering if it's windy enough to Kite? My husband has a large synapse Kite he likes to fly.
Saw mixed answers on google.
Thanks for any advice!
What are animals we should be aware of both hiking and snorkeling on the island? I'm from Texas where we don't mess with nature because nature can be large, venomous, and fast. I'm non of those things.
My wife and I visited the island in June on our first vacation alone since we were married 17 years ago and fell in love with everything and everyone!
We hope you are all ok!!!
We are looking to snorkel/swim and are wondering if we can expect calm water to do this or will it typically be very windy? If not calm, are there other places close by that would be? I think we would be staying in the Cane Bay area. Thanks!
Hi Its me again!
So I am getting close to booking my trip for mid august. I am looking and it seems like mostly 89 with a real feel of 96. I lived in texas for 10 years and now am in the south east so I am used to the heat.
My question is if I want to do outdoor stuff like hiking is it to hot to do so? I am used to 99 degree weather with a real feel or 106 but typically I just stay inside.
Appreciate it!
Hi Everyone. I am sure this has been posted but wanted to give you a little background of what I am looking for and maybe I could get some tips on where to stay
all in all i'm just looking for a spot to relax for a couple days, do some outdoor adventures and walk around some shops and maybe chat with the locals at a bar.
TIA!
Of course, I don’t believe in rumors, I give people even politicians the benefit of the doubt. Let’s say there are some corrupted politicians though, how do we defeat this?
I say overfill them. If money is what is making them stray from righteousness then give them an unlimited credit card, let them spend as much as they want whatever they want.
At this point I do not know how to stop corruption. I do believe a person has to stop themselves.
Politicians of St Croix, please, it’s time we prosper.
Any massage parlors around or someone that knows what they're doing?
Comprehensive Sustainability Plan for St. Croix
A. Solar Power
C. Energy Storage
A. Sustainable Farming
B. Aquaponics and Hydroponics
C. Support for Local Farmers
A. Rainwater Harvesting
B. Desalination Plants
C. Efficient Irrigation
A. Recycling Programs
B. Waste-to-Energy
C. Education and Incentives
A. Tourism Development
B. Local Manufacturing
C. Technology and Innovation
A. Sustainability Education
B. Community Involvement
C. Public-Private Partnerships
This comprehensive plan leverages a multifaceted approach to achieve self-sustainability for St. Croix, balancing environmental, economic, and social aspects to create a resilient and thriving community and world wide visitors. —————————- St. Croix, as part of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), has a limited GDP. The USVI's GDP was approximately $4.8 billion in 2019. Implementing a comprehensive sustainability plan as detailed above would require substantial investment, potentially exceeding the financial capacity available through the local GDP alone. Here are considerations and potential funding sources: Considerations
Contract out China, Japan, Denmark, US, ANYONE Potential Funding:
Revised Budget Outline with Potential Funding Sources
Conclusion:
Change is possible, if you want it. Let’s thrive together.
We are staying at the Buccaneer, we have never been to the island before. What are some good food, beach, and sightseeing recommendations from some locals or regulars?
Also, we play tennis quite a bit, I know our resort has courts, but are there any public courts to go and play with great views?
Thank you in advance!