Flourishing Flora
The excitement of purchasing a home comes with many decisions. Location, school district, square footage, and the list goes on. However, when it comes to aesthetics, often flooring type and wall colors might take precedence. The kind of foliage homeowners want dotting their properties probably isn’t the first thought. Still, it is one of the […]
The Cloth That Binds
When we think of the United States Virgin Islands, images of crystal clear beaches, rolling hills, and friendly faces all come to mind. The U.S. Virgin Islands is quite the cultural smorgasbord. One can walk the streets of the various towns and stumble upon architecture from Danish occupation as well as various other building styles. […]
Relocating to St. Croix? What You Need to Know
Many people come to St. Croix with a dream lifestyle in mind: waking up to a gentle sea breeze, daily beach strolls, or weekend beach parties. While all these are definite possibilities, moving to and living on St. Croix is just like moving to anyplace else. You have to secure employment, housing, and other life […]
The Little House That Stood
Reflections on Buying A Home 5 Days Before Hurricane Maria By Kathleen Brownsdon Blue Sky’s Villa Rental Specialist To say that I will always remember Hurricane Maria is quite an understatement. Although I have lived in the Caribbean for ten years and 18 years in South Carolina I have never experienced a Category 5 hurricane. […]
Coquito Recipe
Eggnog is a staple during the holiday season. In the Virgin Islands, Coquito is our flavor of the season! Also known as Puerto Rican eggnog, Coquito is a thick decadent drink that can be kicked up a notch with the addition of rum. We love Coquito so much that we even have a festival in […]