Concordia Eco Resort has reopened for the season, and they have a lot of great weekly events scheduled this season!
They plan to hold Sunday brunch every Sunday beginning on November 23rd. Brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until 1:30 p.m. I don’t know about you, but brunch with that view sounds pretty great to me! Bo will even be on hand to play music too!
There will be a movie night each Monday starting on December 1st. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening out with friends and a movie under the stars. There will $3 off of appetizers and $2 off of all drinks. The movies will start at 6 p.m.
Check out Yoga with Thais every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Live music will resume every Saturday night starting on November 22nd. Check out the tunes between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Concordia is a great little eco resort located near Salt Pond on the island of St. John. It has beautiful views, breezes and simple, yet lovely accommodations. Be sure to check it out during your next St. John vacation.
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I have so much to update you on! There are a lot of small things happening here, so let’s get right to it!
Let’s start with the restaurants. Lots of our favorites reopened over the weekend. Drink and Skinny Legs reopened on Halloween with their annual costume parties. I came home after Trunk or Treat, so I wasn’t able to attend either in person, but from the pictures I’ve seen, it looked like both events were a tremendous success! The Windmill Bar and Johnny Lime each held haunted houses over the weekend, and both of those were awesome too!
Dalton at Trunk or Treat.
Banana Deck reopened on Saturday and will be open for dinner seven nights a week this season. Such great news! The Caneel Bay Beach Club also reopened last week.
Pizza Pi reopened up over the weekend too. They’re the floating pizza boat that’s located in Christmas Cove, which is a beautiful turquoise bay located behind Great St. James. This is such a fun stop on a boat day. If you haven’t visited before, be sure to stop by the next time you’re on island.
It’s not quite high season yet, but the island is definitely starting to pick up. There was actually traffic today on North Shore Road, which I have not seen in several months. Parking at Maho and Trunk was also full when I drove past those beaches this afternoon. If you are visiting soon, you may want to head to the beaches by 9 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. to ensure you get a parking spot.
The government is still closed, as I am sure you are all aware. The Visitor Center in Cruz Bay remains closed, as do the restrooms beside it. The rest of the Virgin Islands National Park remains open, including the parking lot at Caneel Bay.
I was just looking at the upcoming cruise ship calendar, and that is picking up too. Next Wednesday, November 12th, has more than 22,000 people visiting St. Thomas via cruise ship. That’s a huge influx of visitors for one day! The first cruise ship of the season visited us here on the island last week. The ships that anchor off of Cruz Bay only carry a few thousand passengers, so we do not get affected too much.
If you are looking to book an island tour over the next few months, please do so sooner than later. My schedule is very full now through the end of February. It’s best to reserve your spot early. You can learn more about my island tours at www.explorestj.com/tour.
The Charlotte Amalie ferry leaves from the main dock in Cruz Bay.
The Charlotte Amalie ferry will resume operations today. There are now three ferry options for people traveling between Cruz Bay and St. Thomas. (This is in addition to a car barge that transports people with vehicles.)
The Charlotte Amalie ferry will run three times daily. This ferry leaves from and arrives at the main ferry dock in Cruz Bay. It will leave Cruz Bay at 8:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. The Charlotte Amalie ferry will leave downtown St. Thomas daily at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Adults are $13 each way (non-residents) and children are $3.50 each way (ages two to 11, non-residents). Bags are $4 each.
The ferry between Charlotte Amalie and Cruz Bay is roughly a half hour. The airport is less than ten-minutes from the dock in St. Thomas. The ferry is located in downtown Charlotte Amalie, so there are lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance of it.
The third option is Inter Island Boat Services. They run a ferry between Cruz Bay and Crown Bay, which is a quick, five-minute ride to the airport. This ferry leaves from the bulkhead dock, which is beside Uncle Joe’s BBQ and across the street from Cool Breeze Car Rental. Here is its schedule:
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Halloween is not until tomorrow, but the festivities start today! Here is a quick rundown of what’s happening for Halloween in St. John this year.
The Tap Room – Thursday, October 30th
The Tap Room is holding its annual costume party tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be prizes for the best costumes and drink specials. The Tap Room is located on the second floor of Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay.
The Windmill Bar – Thursday, October 30th & Halloween Night
The Windmill Bar is having a haunted house this year. In fact, they plan to have two separate haunted houses! This is happening tonight and tomorrow from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Donations will support the St. John Revolving Fund. The Windmill Bar is currently decked out with dozens of pumpkins, so stop by and check it out if you are able to.
HALLOWEEN DAY & NIGHT
Mongoose Junction
Mongoose Junction will host a trick-or-treat event on Halloween from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Trick-or-treaters can go business to business to collect delicious Halloween treats.
Trunk or Treat
There will be a large trunk or treat event at the gravel lot in Cruz Bay. This is a great family event. This event begins at 4:30 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. The no see ums so come out around sunset, so bring your bug spray.
Skinny Legs, Coral Bay
Skinny Legs will reopen for the season Friday night with its annual Halloween party. The party and music starts at 7 p.m. The costume contest will begin at 9 p.m.
Cruz Bay Bars
Several Cruz Bay bars will have Halloween parties and costume contests Friday night, including Drink, Lovango Rum Bar, Upstairs, and more. The Beach Bar and Parrot Club typically get into the action too. Chances are, if you wander Cruz Bay Friday night, you will stumble on a Halloween party rather quickly.
Saturday, November 1st – Johnny Lime Haunted House
Johnny Lime will host a haunted house on Saturday, November 1st at 5:30 p.m. There will be a kid’s costume contest at 7 p.m. There will be live music and drink specials too.
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Are you looking to build a home here on St. John? Are you looking for gentle breezes and views of the harbor, British Virgin Islands or lush valleys, all while being close to Skinny Legs, Lime Out and all of the other great restaurants and shops in Coral Bay? If so, you may be interested in one of the two properties that I recently listed for sale.
I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate.
8-36 Emmaus, Coral Bay
8-36 Emmaus, Coral Bay
This quarter-acre lot is located in the Seagrape Hill subdivision, which you enter from Route 10 (Centerline Road) just before Skinny Legs in Coral Bay. This property is priced to sell at $99,000. Owner financing may be available to qualified buyers, making this an even more attractive buy.
This property is accessed from fully paved roads, and there are utilities nearby. It has westerly views of Coral Bay harbor in addition to lush valley views. This property is peaceful and private, yet still close enough to the action of Coral Bay. You could walk to Skinny Legs if you want to, although you probably wouldn’t want to walk home uphill. 🙂 But it’s that close that you can!
Seagrape Hill is located near Skinny Legs and across from the fire station in Coral Bay.Great breezes and beautiful views toward Coral Bay harbor and Bordeaux MountainThe restaurants and shops of Coral Bay are minutes away.
This property – 8-36 Emmaus – is listed with me, Jenn Manes, for $99,000. I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate. Please contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or 203-376-3786 for more information.
10-25F Carolina, Coral Bay
10-25F Carolina, Coral Bay
This .35-acre parcel has beautiful views of Coral Bay harbor, the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the British Virgin Islands and beyond. This lot is located on Bordeaux Mountain and faces east. Access is relatively easy, as well. If you are in Coral Bay, you would drive up Route 108. From there, you would take the second left and the property will be on your left. It is currently a bit overgrown due to the amount of rain the island has received over the past several months, but a little clearly would reveal amazing views.
10-25F is the lot located on the left side of this road.A little clearing would reveal beautiful water views.
The current owners have expired house plans that they would provide to the new owners. Obtaining architectural plans is an integral part of the house-building process, so this is a big advantage that will save you time and money.
10-25F Carolina includes expired plans for a two story home.
This property is also priced to sell, and owner financing may be available to qualified buyers. This property – 10-25F Emmaus – is listed with me, Jenn Manes, for $115,000. I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate. Please contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or 203-376-3786 for more information.
🏡 Are you looking to purchase a home, condo, vacation rental or land on St. John? Interested in what businesses are currently available for sale? Are you a current home or land owner who is looking to sell? If so, I would love to help you! I am a licensed real estate agent with 340 Real Estate.
I have been a licensed tour guide on St. John for more than eight years. I know this island extremely well. I would love to help you on your real estate journey, whether it be buying the property of your dreams or selling a current one you may have.
The Star Pride as seen from The Windmill Bar on Monday, October 27th.
If you were lucky enough to be around Cruz Bay yesterday, you may have noticed that there was a cruise ship anchored near Cruz Bay. The Star Pride, a luxury cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises, was anchored off of Honeymoon Beach for most of the day and could even be seen from some of the island’s webcams, including a very popular one located up at The Windmill Bar.
Cruise ship visits to St. John are not super uncommon. It is normal to see some of the smaller luxury ships like SeaDream or the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection anchored off of Cruz Bay during the high season months. I was surprised to see one visit us in October. I believe the first one that visited last year came in late November.
The Star Pride on Monday
The cruise ships that anchor off of St. John are usually small. Star Pride, for example, can only carry a maximum of 312 guests. They transport guests to shore using a small tender. The larger cruise ships that carry thousands of passengers have to dock over in St. Thomas.
Want to see what’s happening around St. John in real time? Check out Explore STJ’s webcam page at www.explorestj.com.webcams. We have more than 20 live-streaming webcams for you to view.
Want to learn more about St. John? Take an island tour with me!
See the island of St. John with a resident. See the nooks and crannies that many visitors miss. Explore the beaches, historical sites, perhaps a tiki bar or two, and much more. Full & half days available. Rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor.
