The Magnificent Mangifera indica
The 22nd Annual Mango Melee is Sunday, July 8. Local artisans, entertainers, and food vendors will convene at the St. George Village Botanical Garden from noon to 6pm to celebrate Caribbean culture, food, drink, entertainment and, of course, mangoes! Mango Melee is a...
St. Croix’s Got Talent: Dick’s Garage
It's no secret, there is a lot of musical talent on St. Croix. Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty is proud to be the keeper of St. Croix Calendar so you know when and where to find live music on island. Beyond supporting musicians by attending their gigs, you can find...
Nature-Inspired Island Colors
It’s not too surprising that nature inspires the color palette of homes on St. Croix. Varying shades of turquoise Caribbean waters, breathtaking sunsets of yellows, purples and pinks, and the vibrant colors of lush vegetation define our island home. And we bring those...
A New Brewery On St. Croix – Leatherback Brewing Co.
“I love my island beer, born and raised, it’s made right here, got me in the irie mood, Leatherback beer’s got me feelin’ good”. This catchy jingle can be heard across the radio stations in St. Croix -- it just makes us want to sip one of their craft brews and be in...
From One “Big Island” to Another
To our fellow islanders in Hawaii, Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected by Kilauea Volcano. As islanders ourselves, we understand what it is like to have an immense sense of love for the place we call home and know how heartbreaking it can be when...
What is luxury?
Merriam-Webster defines LUXURY as 1) a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort; 2) a. something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary, or b. an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease. The Middle-English word...
Earth Month: Trade Winds
As if our island's natural beauty isn't enough, Mother Nature is kind to St. Croix with our trade winds. Much of the time, trade winds hold temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, seldom going above 90 and never below 60. But how does she do it? Within a...
Earth Month: Point Udall Named for “Advocate of the Planet Earth”
St. Croix's Point Udall is the easternmost point (by travel, not longitude) in the United States. It was named in honor of Stewart Lee Udall (1920-2010), one of the founders of the modern conservation and environmental movement in the United States, and United States...
Earth Month – Is St. Croix a Volcano?
St. Croix is known as the “The Don’t Hurry” and our formation was no different. Many of our neighboring Caribbean islands have volcanoes and were formed by volcanic activity; however, there are no volcanoes on St. Croix. Our island can be attributed to a very slow...
The Cost of Living (or NOT living) in Paradise
Have you ever considered moving to paradise, but wonder how the cost of living compares? St. Croix lifestyle and homes are somewhat different than on the mainland. Oftentimes, an expensive category is offset by a no- or low-expense category. Though data is somewhat...
A Special Announcement from Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce, after considerable thought and due diligence, that Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty has joined forces with the Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies. The Schmidt Family of Companies is a five-generation...
Moving with Kids to St. Croix
Some people may think that packing up and moving your life to an island is a bold move reserved only for those with no strings attached, but parents move with their kids to St. Croix all the time. If you're ready to leave your winter coats, boots and snow shovels...
