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Visit USVI Advertising Campaign

August 2, 2017 by Team Fedeles

The United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism just announced a new advertising campaign they’re calling “Real Nice”. In partnership with their ad agency and videographer, they have produced three television commercial spots, 16 digital videos, and 10+ print ads featuring local Virgin Islands talent and crew.

“To a Virgin Islander, ‘real nice’ is more than a phrase; it’s a feeling of positivity that speaks to the way we live and embrace each other as a people,” said Beverly Nicholson-Doty, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Commissioner of Tourism. “These advertisements dive deeper into showcasing the authenticity of our destination.”

The three television commercials have “real nice” themes of “State of Mind,” “Live How We Live” and “Free To Explore”. The digital videos highlight food, culture, people, and and the natural beauty of the USVI. Watch on the Visit USVI Youtube channel to see how many St. Croix landmarks you recognize!

Mango Melee on St. Croix

July 7, 2017 by Team Fedeles

It’s time to celebrate St. Croix’s prized and prolific mango at Mango Melee! The 21st annual festival is on Sunday, July 9, from noon to 6pm, at the St. George Village Botanical Garden. There will be a mango eating contest, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors with local treats, live entertainment, a beautiful assortment of tropical fruits, and a mango recipe contest and tasting.

The Mango Dis and Mango Dat recipe contest is judged on best use of mangoes, taste, creativity and presentation — and has two prestigious judges: my colleagues Kristi (real estate sales assistant and homesteader extraordinaire) and Renee (web site manager and foodie). Check in your entries in the categories of Sips, Salsas, Sweets and Stuff between 11am and 12:30pm on July 9.

Time is flying on “The Don’t Hurry”

May 18, 2017 by Team Fedeles

Cruzan Rum may call St. Croix “The Don’t Hurry” island, but time sure is flying. It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through 2017! So far, the year has been full of milestones.

The new ferry between St. Croix and St. Thomas started service in early April. The ferry makes two round-trips, seven days a week, and a one-way trip costs $50. Though it has had a few challenges, reviews have been mostly positive.

Speaking of hurrying, more than 300 athletes were moving as fast as they could toward the finish line of the Ironman 70.3 St. Croix triathlon. May 7 was the final running of the race that started as the America’s Paradise Triathlon in 1988 and became the Ironman 70.3 St. Croix in 2001. The Ironman franchise has grown from 10 races to more than 200 worldwide, which has led to declining participation here on St. Croix. We’re sad to see it come to an end, but have heard several supporters talk about ways to keep the triathlon going.

The USVI Department of Tourism has upped the ante with a Centennial Plus Package to incentivize tourism to St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. In partnership with travel booking services, book before June 1 to receive $400 in VI spending credits plus get a fourth night free!

As you may see periodically on my Facebook page, restaurants on St. Croix have been getting quite a bit of attention lately — and now you have two opportunities to own prominent St. Croix commercial properties that are currently restaurants. An island favorite, the Cultured Pelican is located at Coakley Bay condos, overlooking Buck Island. Gertrude’s is in a high-traffic location with expansive space for restaurant seating or a number of different commercial uses.

Have you ever wondered what the “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” couples are up to post-television stardom? I stopped in on Kyle and Ania earlier this month to say “hello” and see what they’ve been up to. They bought their house last summer and have been busy with some major renovations to turn their investment into their dream home.

Are you ready to buy or sell your island home? Home sales are up on St. Croix. The Market Watch shows that 25% more homes were sold during April 2017 compared to April of last year. Give Kristi and I a call!

Warm regards,
The Fedeles Team

Caribbean Cinemas Brand New Theater Opening This Weekend!

March 7, 2017 by Team Fedeles

caribbean cinemas opening Roll out the red carpet! Caribbean Cinemas is opening their brand new, state-of-the-art cinema complex on Friday, March 10, in Sunny Isle. The new complex has eight screens with stadium seating, 100% digital projection, and high-definition surround sound. One of the cinema auditoriums will be a Premium Large Format Auditorium — CXC (Caribbean Cinemas Extreme) — which will create an immersive experience by providing a wall to wall and a ceiling to floor screen – almost four stories tall!

Caribbean Cinemas recently shared ticket pricing with us. They also announced that a few weeks after the grand opening, patrons will be able to purchase tickets online. We got a sneak preview of what they’ll be showing for opening weekend: Kong: Skull Island, Logan, Get Out, La La Land, Fist Fight, John Wick: Chapter 2, and Rock Dog. Caribbean Cinemas Pricing

The complex also features two private event rooms, an arcade, and a Deli Cafe. Caribbean Cinemas is looking forward to hosting birthday parties, film festivals and other community events.

Follow Caribbean Cinemas US Virgin Islands on Facebook and check out their St. Croix web site for updates.

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National Rum Day

August 16, 2016 by Team Fedeles

cruzanrum Who knew?! Thanks to GoToStCroix.com, we learned that today, August 16, is National Rum Day. But isn’t every day Rum Day on St. Croix?

Captain Morgan Distillery and Cruzan Rum both call St. Croix home.

At the Cruzan Rum Distillery, you can tour the open-air warehouses and walk among the massive distilling vats and wooden aging barrels. In the Visitor’s Center, you’ll taste island-inspired rums and unique cocktails made with the Nelthropp family’s award-winning spirits.

You’ll learn all about the history of rum and how The Captain’s spiced rum is made at the Captain Morgan Distillery Visitor Center. The experience ends in the pirate-themed tasting bar with the huge variety of rums that Diageo has to offer.

Check out The Rum Issue on GoToStCroix.com to learn more about the history of rum on our beautiful island. Cheers!

Summertime and the livin’ is breezy

August 3, 2016 by Team Fedeles

As I write this, it’s a blue-skied, sunny day with a glorious ocean breeze.

House sales are up some 20% compared to last year (see the St. Croix Real Estate Market Watch chart below). We have a real need for salable residential inventory, particularly in the $400,000-$800,000 price range. If you have been considering selling, but were not quite ready to “pull the trigger,” the time is right to give us a call or an email so that we can provide a market analysis for you, and discuss the opportunity to sell your home now. We have many buyers in the marketplace looking to buy for their own “piece of paradise” so let us put it on the market for you!

St. Croix Real Estate Market Watch

Typically, we call this “slow” season on St. Croix; however, I’ve been thrilled to hear from many local businesses that they’re keeping busy. Old and new activities are aplenty – from paddle board lessons to paddle board yoga, guided nature hikes to snorkel clinics. GoToStCroix.com recently featured all of the great golf on island. Restaurants are staying busy, though it’s nice to catch up with local owners when reservations aren’t needed. As I mentioned above, the real estate market is up. It’s great to know that there are so many reasons that make our island a vacation destination or even home.

10_Pool Minneapolis natives, Doug and Linda, did both when they bought their Green Cay Oasis earlier this year. Choosing a vacation spot where it’s easy for their seven grandchildren to visit is just one of many reasons they now own their dream home on St. Croix.

We’ll be featured on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt and FYI Network’s Waterfront House Hunting in the coming weeks. Watch as Kyle, Ania and their two kids find their beachfront dream home and Chris, Renee and their fur family look for the perfect waterfront house.

Sure, it may be warm wherever you are, but it’s always a good time to visit the Caribbean!