Virgin Islands Vacation When you look at a world map, the Virgin Islands don’t appear numerous–but did you know there’s about 60 islands that make up this chain? Some are U.S. islands, and some are British, but all of them are really different in terrain and personality. The real question, when you decide to visit [...]
St. Thomas Nightlife The party in St. Thomas never stops! As the sun sinks into the Caribbean sea and the boats are docked for the night, a new kind of fun begins! The transition from swim suits to evening wear isn’t a big one; St. Thomas Nightlife is always casual. Throw on some shorts and [...]
Once a year, the sound of intoxicating steel drums, colorful dancers, mocko jumbies, fireworks, and the barrage of tourists fill the streets of the US Virgin Islands. It’s these times of the year when people from all walks of life and all ages come together and enjoy each other’s company through music, dancing, food and [...]
We were recently blessed to be part of a romantic engagement aboard Black Beard, and it got us thinking…not only are the Virgin Islands the perfect place to get engaged….they’re the perfect place to get married and start your life together-so, how about a Virgin Islands Destination Wedding? Each island offers its own unique charm–St. [...]
Getting a real total on the number of islands that comprise the Virgin Islands is tough to do, but the most common number you’ll hear is 60 total. Of these 60, only 8 are truly “inhabited,” meaning people make their permanent home there. The inhabited islands include four from the United States Virgin Islands (Water [...]
The sun sets over the islands as you step off Black Beard at Sapphire Beach Marina. It’s been a perfect day and you don’t want it to end. We have a suggestion. How about a truly unforgettable, unexpected dinner? Head just a minute up the street to Red Hook, and park at American Yacht Harbor. [...]
Sea Turtles When we recently launched our second boat, Black Beard, we scheduled a photo shoot so we could bring you photos of her in her “new” natural habitat–the Virgin Islands. Personally, my favorite thing about those photo shoots is the “staging” time when the photographer is getting the boat, models, etc in position, because [...]
Water Island The Virgin Islands offer something for everyone–a bustling shopping mecca on the busy island of St. Thomas; small beach town charm in Cruz Bay on St. John, and the old world charm of stunning St. Croix, but perhaps the best kept secret is on the little known 4th island of the U.S, Virgin [...]
Virgin Islands Cuisine The Virgin Islands are among the most visited tropical paradise in the world, known for sugar white sand beaches, warm crystal clear blue and turquoise waters, lovely anchorages, the laid back island feel and their rich history and culture. Did you know though, that the Virgin Islands is also famous for its [...]
Love the incredible beauty of St. John, USVI? Thank Laurance Rockefeller. If you haven’t been lucky enough to visit St John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, you’ve definitely seen it on magazine covers. Trunk Bay on the west side of St. John is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. It’s known for [...]