The tree is named after Phillipe de Longviliers de Poincy, who served as Lieutenant Governor of the Isles of America and Captain general of the French at St Kitts. He specifically imported the flamboyant plant from Madagascar for his garden, and is credited with introducing the beautiful plant to the Americas. It was thus re-named […]
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This one acre parcel on Bordeaux Mountain is the perfect spot for your island retreat. Topography ranges from moderate to steep with plenty of room for privacy between a villa and guest house. Views are spectacular and range from Jost Van Dyke to Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Fallen Jerusalem and Salt Island and, of course, Coral […]
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Starbucks, eat your heart out….
My husband and I have always sought out the perfect cup of espresso or cappuccino with just the right amount of crema floating atop the cup of fresh hot brew. Several years ago I was tasked with selecting the machine that would provide the requisite 18 bars of pressure. I selected an “all-in-one” […]
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My girlfriends kids are out of school and loving life. Pictured are, twins Katherine (left) and Win (right) with their girlfriend and mentor, Adelaide (center) at the Foxy’s Taboo dock on Jost van Dyke.
Make your summer fun and carefree with a visit to beautiful St. John and day trip to nearby islands.
Karye
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St. John Fourth of July Celebration has officially begun. The Princess show was held on Sunday evening and - traditionally - the results are in dispute. The parking lot by the Post Office and Customs is closed and the village booths are under contstruction. Soon the island will be overflowing with party goers from surrounding […]
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Last week we had a break in the weather; the skies cleared, wind died and seas became glassy calm. My husband Bob took the opportunity to sneak off on an afternoon dive.
As I pulled up in the driveway after work, he presented me with this trophy lobster. We’ll enjoy a few tasty meals thanks to his hunting […]
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“Coyaba” means heavenly in the Arawak language and this newly constructed three-bedroom home is just that. On a flat one acre lot, this home offers water views of the Caribbean Sea and the bay below. The large open-style great room, kitchen and dining area plus three bedrooms are located on one level. Enjoy the sounds […]
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We now have new photos of the views from this fairly new land listing at Creat Cruz Bay. This almost flat half acre lot is quite near the end of Maria Bluff in a well established neighborhood. The sunset views are terrific and it is open to the south east tradewind breezes. Great […]
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For those who have been following our mango posts, today is the day they are ripe enough to eat. We are having an office treat of sliced, juicy mango on vanilla ice cream this afternoon. Yum!
Merry
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Reading all the recent news about record flooding in the midwest, heatwaves in the northeast and droughts in the south, it makes me glad I live on St. John. Enjoying views like this in eighty-two degree weather with sunshine almost all the time might seem boring, but that’s why we take vacations. It gives us time experience […]
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A property Tax amnesty is now in effect until September 2008 allowing anyone owing back taxes to pay up without penalties and interest. The Tax Assessor’s office this week sent out notices of back taxes owed on almost 47,000 parcels. Do not be alarmed if you receive a rather large bill claiming unpaid property taxes. […]
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