Happy April 1st everyone! Dalton and I spent his Spring Break up in Connecticut last week, and when I returned home, I noticed several small changes here on the island. It’s amazing how much can happen on such a small week in just seven days! Check it out!
Dolphin Market near the Westin now has an actual door! If you thought it was cold in there before, just wait until your next visit! It’s basically Alaska in there, which makes me wonder… Now that the air conditioning isn’t literally going out the door anymore, I wonder if they will lower their prices??? If I were a betting woman, I’d say no. But a girl can dream!
Next up: Parking!
Maho Crossroads, the tiki bar at Maho Bay, now has a big “Private Parking” sign at the parking lot that’s located on their property and adjacent to the business. I’m not sure what’s happening there, but there were not any vehicles parked there other than what appeared to be employee vehicles the past two days. I’ll let you know what I hear about this one.
There appears to be a few new off-road parking spots beyond the main parking lot at Maho Bay. Road crews cleared the sides of the road last month, and there is now a few spaces where it appears you can legally park on the side of the road (no “No Parking” signs posted as of today), provided that all of your tires and mirrors are off of the roadway completely. There is a bit of a hill in one of the areas, so park carefully if you choose one of those spots. It’s a bit of a walk, too. Something to keep in mind.
Speaking of clearing, there has been a decent amount of clearing beside the parking lot at Skinny Legs. I am not sure what’s going on here either, but it looks like a great spot to add a few more parking spots. Skinny’s is always packed, and I know many of you would enjoy a few extra places to park out there.
Now let’s talk about the weather. It is absolutely down pouring as I type this. Like monsoon-like rain. We’ve been getting a few good downpours here and there over the past week, but it’s nothing to ruin a vacation over. It’s also been quite windy. The wind at the Windmill Bar (oxymoron, I know) was out of control when I popped in earlier today, which made it an idea spot for a windmill back in the day!
And lastly, our raffle ends this Friday, so please purchase a ticket and support the Animal Care Center and St. John Rescue. Here are all of the details:
Win a Week at Monarch Cottage, A Brand-New Waterfront Rental – Proceeds to support the Animal Care Center & St. John Rescue
Explore STJ is holding a raffle! The cost is only $25 a ticket! Proceeds will be split between the Animal Care Center and St. John Rescue. Here is what you can win:
- A seven-night stay at Monarch Cottage – A brand-new, waterfront home with a pool & hot tub near Cruz Bay.
- A $500 VISA gift card courtesy of Explore STJ
- A sunset sail for up to six people with Island Roots Boat Charters
- A $100 gift certificate to Cruz Bay Landing
- A $100 gift certificate to The Tap Room
- A $100 gift certificate to The Windmill Bar
- A Trunk Bay puzzle courtesy of Explore STJ
This raffle has an estimated value of $8495! The raffle period will end on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9 p.m. AST. The winner will be announced on or about April 8, 2025.
You will receive one entry for every $25 donation you make.
(Click here to read more about Monarch Cottage.)