Hard times wine
The fallout from our economy has many of us seeing red through our wine glasses. True, some wines retail for more than ten times the price of a gallon of gas, but there is no need to switch from wine to water. Check out these affordable gems.
St. Maarten's soothing spas
Whatever you need or desire, there's a spa in St. Maarten waiting to nurture you.
Island aphrodisiacs
Traditional foods for love, like oysters and chocolate, may make you warm and fuzzy. But to really turn the heart up, you might want to explore special potions from the cupids of the Caribbean.
Sea breezes in St. John
Sheree and Scott York offer a sumblime sunset cruise aboard their catamaran calypso. You can unwind with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and let the day slip away.The genuinely friendly captain and crew enhance nature’s blessings.
Consider meatless meals
A United Nations report called the meat industry “one of the top contributors to the world's serious environmental problems." If every person just skipped eating meat one meal a week, it would be the same as taking a half million cars off the roads in the U.S.
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Eric Johnson, named Small Business Person of the Year for St. Thomas and St. John, in the Virgin Islands talks about running his photography business in a difficult economy.
Feature Stories
St. Lucia's favorite sport
I’m not a spa junkie - not enough time or money. Yet I’ve had my share of treats from simple facials to deep tissue massage. But a visit to leSport in St. Lucia revealed a whole new planet of procedures for pampering. And the setting is out of this world. Click for more.
St. Maarten's soothing spas
Need to detoxify? Worried about looking tired? Or do you just need to get rid of that pain in the neck? Whatever your face or body needs, thre’s a spa in St. Maarten waiting to welcome you. Click for more.
A Rasta day
We can embrace positive concepts from Jamaica's Rastafarians, which can improve our planet and ourselves. Click for more.
Healthy for you and the planet
If every American skipped one meal of meat each week the reduction of carbon dioxide would be akin to taking more than a half-million cars off U.S. roads. Click for more.
Organic market in Old San Juan
It started with one woman’s desire to eat better. Now it is growing into a healthier way of life for people in Old San Juan and beyond. Click for more.
Try some hard times wine
Our economy has many of us seeing red through our wine glasses. True, some wines retail for more than ten times the price of a gallon of gas, but there is no need to switch from wine to water. Check out these affordable suggestions from our wine expert Eric Toles. Click for more.
Savor some simple pleasures
It's summer in the region. Time to savor life's simplicity. Here are our picks for pleasures to celebrate. Click for more.
New dive experience in Montserrat
Extreme Marine Scuba, a dive operation registered in Montserrat, is now offering divers a three day underwater exploration of Montserrat's 13-mile coastline and an island and boat tour too. Click for more.
Virgin Islands showcases culture on Today Show
Television viewers were treated to the sights and sounds of the U.S. Virgin Islands on July 5 as the Department of Tourism brought the Territory’s Carnival flair to New York City for an exclusive national TV appearance on NBC’s Today Show. Click for more.
New technology enhances weather forecasting
The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies has introduced a new local weather reporting system in time for this year’s hurricane season. Click for more.
Try new fruits and roots
Everyone knows about Caribbean coconuts. Mango and papaya have a loyal following. This summer why not add more obscure fruits and roots like soursop and carambola or cassava to your diet? Click for more.
Island breakfast means more than eggs
Mackerel and bananas, roast breadfruit with salt fish, fried dumplings, fritters, dumb bread with home made jam, washed down with chocolate, bush and mint tea were popular West Indian breakfast items. Click for more.
Pleasures of the parks
They are not just for hikers or the flora and the fauna. The Parks of the U.S. and British Virgins Islands are a source of inspiration and exhilaration for all of us who need to get in touch with nature and ourselves. Click for more.
Cause for celebration
On these beautiful islands there is always a reason to toast a sublime sunset or breathtaking view. Tight budget? Don't spare the sparkle. Our friends in Spain and California offer delicious wines made in the “ Methode Champenoise.” Click for more.
Don't blame technology
How can laptop and blackberry driven life styles be turned into a harmonious marriage between technology and our health? Surprisingly, the technology component of our lifestyle can help balance our lives. Click for more.
Island aphrodisiacs
Traditional foods for love, like oysters and chocolate, may make you warm and fuzzy. But to really turn the heart up, you might want to explore special potions from the cupids of the Caribbean. Click for more.
Social networking pays big dividends
Connecting with others on line can increase exposure and potential revenue. Click for more.
Slow down fast
Most of us know that diet, exercise and relaxation make us feel and look more vibrant. But just once in a while isn't enough. We need to plan to relax every day. Click for more.
Be wary of greenwashing
In the book, Ecological Intelligence, author Daniel Goleman writes about “green washing.” It describes “ the selective display of one or two virtuous attributes of a product, meant to impart ecological friendliness.” Click for more.
Sunset sail in St. John
Sherree and Scot York offer a sublime sunset sail aboard their catamaran Calypso in St. John. Click for more.