Posted by islandguide on May 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment
As anybody that’s been to St John knows, quirky is “normal” on this island. So it should come as no surprise that St John has its very own mobile floating bar! It was the highlight of our trip! – Karen J. / PA Angel’s Rest is a 40 ft pontoon boat owned and operated by […]
Posted by islandguide on May 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment
St John is a tough place to own a restaurant. So we’re never surprised when even the most beloved spots sometimes make way for something new! Such is the case for what-was Joe’s Diner. One street up from the Cruz Bay ferry dock. After extensive renovations The Longboard Cantina opened to rave reviews! Boasting […]
Posted by islandguide on March 29, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Perfect Spot for that 1st Drink on St John! Every tropical destination has a beach bar; but only St John has The Beach Bar. Located on Cruz Bay harbor, about half way down the beach, is one of St John’s favorite watering holes. It’s a place where locals and visitors share stories. With thousands of […]
Posted by islandguide on April 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment
History of a Painkiller: Created in the 1970s by Daphne Henderson at the famous Soggy Dollar Bar, White Bay on the island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. The once “secret” drink is so famous that Pusser’s Rum’s modern founder, Charles Tobias, is reputed to have reverse engineered the recipe that is […]
Posted by islandguide on April 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment
UPDAT: 12/03/13 – Cases is CLOSED : ( and Owen is working on getting a boat ready to provide local charters. Stay tuned … Cases By The Sea is one of those places that just makes you laugh and enjoy yourself. It’s part liquor store …part bar … part place to hang out and meet […]
Posted by islandguide on March 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Christmas is a time for celebration and the Virgin Islands are no different. Well, there might be somethings about Christmas and New Years celebrations that are unique to the islands. One of them is Guavaberry Wine. Guavaberry is a small purple to orange/red fruit of the guavaberry tree. This spindly tree is very finicky and […]