2023-08-18 16:13
Ready to explore the underwater world of St. John USVI? It’s time to start planning your next scuba adventure! Whether you’re a beginner or a certified diver, there’s somet… Read More
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Windspree Vacation Homes welcomes you to the beautiful island of St John, where we have called home and managed vacation rentals for over 30 years.
2023-08-09 20:32
St. John, USVI is a delight for stargazers of all skill levels. From the bright full moons rising in the east to the Milky Way galaxy slicing the star-speckled sky on new moons. For more inf… Read More
2023-07-22 20:55
Are you looking for the perfect place to spend your next vacation? Look no further than St. John USVI! Located in the Caribbean, this idyllic paradise is the ideal place to relax and explore… Read More
2023-07-22 20:38
If you are looking to explore the traditional dishes of St. John, USVI, then you are in for a real treat! The Traditional Dishes of St. John, USVI are a unique blend of African, European, an… Read More
2023-06-30 18:31
St. John USVI is a breathtaking destination with pristine beaches, lush forests, and awe-inspiring landscapes. But to fully appreciate its natural beauty, you need to step out of your comfor… Read More
2023-06-09 15:08
Are you ready for a party in paradise? Look no further than St. John USVI’s annual Carnival celebration, also known as the St. John Festival. This vibrant event takes place every year… Read More
2023-05-22 01:15
Are you ready to experience paradise? Look no further than St. John USVI! With its stunning scenery and tranquil atmosphere, St. John USVI is the perfect place to relax and unwind. And what… Read More
2023-05-10 23:44
Are you ready to take the plunge and dive into the Beach to Beach Power Swim 2023 on St. John USVI? If so, you’re in for a treat! Located in the heart of the Caribbean, St. John USVI i… Read More
2023-04-15 01:36
St. John USVI is home to some of the most incredible and breathtaking hiking trails in the world. From lush green rainforest trails to white sand beach hikes, the island has something for ev… Read More
2023-04-15 01:14
St. John USVI is home to some of the most Historic Sites and Ruins in the Caribbean. From ancient forts to crumbling sugar mills, the island offers a glimpse into its past and a chance to ex… Read More
2023-03-21 14:20
If you want to put yourself in the mood for a vacation, there’s nothing better than a tropical drink. The Painkiller is the signature beverage of the Virgin Islands, but it’s not… Read More
2023-03-21 13:28
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be up close and personal with a turtle? St. John USVI is the perfect place to observe these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. From H… Read More
2023-02-14 18:24
Are you looking for a memorable nightlife experience? Look no further than St. John USVI! From beach bars to lively clubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are 5 reasons w… Read More
2023-02-14 16:54
Are you looking for the perfect family vacation spot? Look no further than St. John in the USVI! With its stunning beaches, colorful wildlife, and diverse attractions, St. John is a great pl… Read More
2023-01-11 21:28
Whether you have visited St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands before, or if this is your first visit, you are bound to ask yourself what are some of the top things you can do when you get here. Tak… Read More
2023-01-11 18:43
What makes St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands so special? And, what would entice you to go to the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands on vacation? The reason so many people return to St. John is… Read More
2022-12-12 01:45
You’re planning a Caribbean vacation and want to go to the Virgin Islands. But, which of the Virgin Islands should you visit – the U.S. Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islan… Read More
2022-12-09 00:31
The best time to travel to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands will depend on you and what your expectations are when you are there.
If you are looking for crystal blue waters with warm tem… Read More
2022-11-10 16:32
Here Comes the Sun!
Did you know that Coral Bay is known as the “Sunrise Side of the Island?”
Spectacular skies are ever-changing and we love waking with the sun. Get an incredib… Read More
2022-11-10 16:01
Does St. John Recycle? You bet we do!
With the priority of reducing single-use plastic at the heart of the mission, Island Green Living is now taking empty and clean recyclables, so they can… Read More
2022-11-10 15:33
Looking for the best St. John vacation villa for your next Caribbean trip? Here are some helpful tips for planning that perfect vacation to the US Virgin Islands.
When’s the Best Time… Read More
2022-11-03 20:49
St. John island in the U.S. Virgin Islands is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and its crystal clear, blue warm waters. When you visit St. John, make time to explore its magnifice… Read More
2022-11-03 20:03
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands is known for its crystal blue waters and picture-perfect white sandy beaches. One of the things you may want to do when you visit St. John is to take advantage… Read More
2022-11-03 17:30
While you are visiting St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands you will inevitably want to eat out at some of the best restaurants available. When you think of eating out you may think only of the fin… Read More
2022-11-03 17:13
The way most everyone gets to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands is by ferry. The question is after you have docked at the ferry terminal at Cruz Bay, how do you get around on the island? What is… Read More
2022-08-21 17:11
St. John U.S. Virgin Islands offers beautiful scenery and a unique climate system. The islands of St. John have some very humid months and above-average humidity throughout the year. The lea… Read More
2022-08-19 12:40
St. John is known for its crystal blue waters, picture-perfect white sandy beaches, and lush forests. When you visit St. John you will be able to participate in memorable watersports in its… Read More
2022-08-19 12:32
It’s really easy to book a vacation at a resort. But, if you are looking to replace your typical congested vacation at a standard resort with standard or substandard services with a mo… Read More
2022-08-17 21:20
St. John Snorkeling and Diving Activities
https://www.nps.gov/submerged/Parks/VIIS.html
Surrounding the stunning island of St. John, in the US Virgin Islands, is its white, sandy beaches… Read More
2022-05-26 14:31
Find The Perfect Gift
Shopping for gifts and local art in Coral Bay just got a whole lot better with the addition of the Windspree Gallery on the second floor of the new Lime Lost building (… Read More
2022-05-25 15:56
Love & Beyond
Windridge
Island Breeze
The post Windspree Villas, See What’s New! appeared first on Windspree Vacation Homes Read More
2022-05-25 14:02
A total solar eclipse occurs when the new moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the umbra, on Earth. A full solar eclipse, known as totality, is almo… Read More
2022-05-25 13:50
A total eclipse (of either the Moon or the Sun) occurs when the Moon or Sun is entirely blocked out.
A partial eclipse (of either the Moon or the Sun) occurs when only pa… Read More
2022-05-24 16:46
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For more infor… Read More
2022-05-23 17:00
Where to eat on St. John?
The Best Bars & Restaurants in Coral Bay
Old Coral Bay standards can still be found, like Skinny Legs, Aqua Bistro.
Miss Lucy’s has new owners and new… Read More
2022-05-23 16:56
Across from the fire station you’ll find the previous Indigo Grill has changed over to Rhumb Lines, with delicious Asian-fusion cuisine. Check them out!
The post Rhumb Lines Bar &… Read More
2022-05-23 16:41
Coral Bay folks are gluttons for pizza, with 2 establishments serving delicious pizza to happy patrons.
One is The Salty Mongoose in Coral Bay, hands down some of the best pizza we’ve… Read More
2022-05-23 16:20
Coral Bay folks are gluttons for pizza, with 2 establishments serving delicious pizza to happy patrons.
The Pizza Bar is located in the old Shipwreck Landing center in Coral Bay. The pizza i… Read More
2022-05-23 15:45
The Governor of the US Virgin Islands eased requirements somewhat starting March 7. 2022, allowing all travelers with valid vaccination records to bypass the testing mandate, though the USVI… Read More
2022-05-05 14:38
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If you’re interested in booking St. John Virgin Islands rentals, the… Read More
2022-05-05 14:25
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If you’re interested in booking St. John Virgi… Read More
2020-08-20 14:49
One of the many wonderful perks of St. John is the relaxing nature and the time to read. Read, as in read something you like. Can you imagine?
Whatever your desired St. John subject, there&r&hell…Read More
2020-07-06 05:36
Have you ever seen a sleeping fish? A lounging lemon shark? Or maybe an octopus yawning? How do underwater creatures get their z’s? When it comes to exactly how fish sleep underw… Read More
2020-07-06 05:04
Vacation on St. John for the Win!
While Americans venture out with caution, one trend is becoming clear when it comes to vacations: family members are staying together and limiting outside s… Read More
2020-07-06 04:08
Looking for a romantic vacation getaway? Windspree has the secluded and private accommodations couples today are craving. Get away to your own private vacation villa and spend a week or more… Read More
2020-07-06 03:25
Fresh fruits and vegetables are found on St. John throughout the year in grocery stores. Below are some of the local fruits found in season on St. John.
Starfruit (AKA carambola) has a slig… Read More
2020-07-06 00:25
Looking to dance? When you can’t dance in-person to open-mic on St. John, open-mic on St. John comes to you. Not comfortable dancing as if nobody’s watching? Take a virtual dance… Read More
2020-07-05 23:56
Tough times can prompt gratitude for what we have, and for that, we celebrate! May the spirit of St. John dance freely within you.
When staying safe means staying at your St. John vacation… Read More
2020-07-05 23:26
Looking to swim St. John? Swim one beach, swim them all, or swim around the whole island (this guy did!).
Jeff Miller, 2016 (St. John Source photo)These amazing water holes are protected and… Read More
2020-05-17 16:20
Knock-Knock, who’s there? It’s the Seagulls! The sound of their distinct call and frenetic laugh set the stage for the start of summer on St. John.
Seagulls migrate to the Caribb… Read More
2020-05-17 16:10
Coral Bay is a quiet area of St. John that can be tracked over time by a few unique sounds.
To local islanders, the arrival of seagulls marks a time of celebration and rebirth, as young loc… Read More
2020-05-17 15:53
St. John lends itself to letting go and there’s no better way to let go than to welcome what nature offers to heal. Two widely available resources include Aloe Vera and Sea Salt.
Aloe… Read More
2020-05-17 15:26
Also called “gulfweed”, Sargassum survives thanks to antibacterial chemicals called phenolics and stays afloat thanks to clever air bladders.
While the free-floating (planktonic)… Read More
2020-05-17 13:13
Sundays on St. John are meant for strolling. Take a walk through the beautiful Virgin Islands National Park and be apart of nature. With dozens of well-maintained hiking trails, you never kn… Read More
2020-05-17 12:44
Earlier this year the official ban on sunscreens containing ingredients deemed harmful to the environment took effect in the US Virgin Islands.
Aimed to protect the coral reefs throughout th… Read More
2020-05-16 19:26
Looking for some shelter relief this summer? The US Virgin Islands anticipates welcoming guests back to the territory as early as June 1 under Governor Bryan’s plan revealed late last… Read More
2020-04-08 17:15
Like almost every corner of the globe, Coral Bay folks are sheltering in place and trying to stay sane. Longtime St. John residents know how to pass good time using only what they have,
Isla… Read More
2020-04-08 17:00
St. John art can be found all over the island. With such beautiful surroundings, St. John inspires artists with different abilities to create and beautify this small space on earth.
Local pr… Read More
2020-04-08 16:53
Watching the havoc unfold from Covid19 need not be a helpless endeavor.
homemade protective face masksinstructions for making a protective face maskIf you know how to work a sewing machine… Read More
2020-04-08 16:35
On St. John, we bake because we can. Cookies, cakes and breads are the comfort confectioneries of isolation. Mac-and-cheese may work for a bit, but nothing beats the joyous aroma of fresh ba… Read More
2020-04-08 16:19
On St. John, observing wildlife is a legitimate pastime. The slow life of St. John fosters living in the now. From watching a lizard spar with The Largest Spider I’ve Ever Seen to list… Read More
2020-04-08 16:04
St. John has high-speed internet from two local internet providers and two satellite providers. St. John island is well connected to the world-wide-web.
Provider
Type
Speed
Viya
DSL, Fiber… Read More
2020-04-08 15:50
The barter trade economy is alive and well on St. John.
Recently a friend pulled into my driveway with a soon-to-be-ripe papaya bigger than my head. It was perfect and I tried not to drool… Read More
2020-04-08 15:42
Enjoy plenty of exercise on St. John. Not even closed beaches and trails can stop locals from letting their bodies do the talking. Road walks to live streaming yoga, there’s no excuse… Read More
2020-04-08 15:19
Too much time on your hands? An excellent opportunity to dive into rewarding, earthly activities like gardening.
Propagate your own houseplants from simple cuttings placed in water (clear co… Read More
2020-02-26 21:29
Sometimes called the ‘flowers of the sea’, sea anemones are actually beautiful animals, closely related to jellyfish and corals.
Like jellyfish and corals, an… Read More
2020-02-26 21:13
Blue Latan Palms are sturdy fan palms with a distinct blue-green leaf color in young plants. Drought tolerant, the Blue Latan Palm Tree flowers periodically with small yellow buds that turn… Read More
2020-02-26 19:29
The 2020 VI Jam Fest is coming to St. John March 5-7 with a great lineup of guest and local musicians. Held annually at Neptune’s Lookout, tickets can be purchased to attend daily show… Read More
2020-02-25 18:37
Looking for a Discount on your St. John Vacation? Save on your weekly Virgin Islands vacation rentals from Windspree Vacation Homes! See all the current specials on St. John Virgin Islands r… Read More
2020-02-02 15:38
Brain coral is a hard coral made of calcium carbonate, or limestone, which hardens into a rock-like exoskeleton. Slowly over time, the growing skeletal structure forms together in a wavy cl… Read More
2020-02-02 15:03
The Areca palm has multiple cane-like shoots that grow from the base (up to 40ft) with large, stiff fronds with narrow leaflets sprouting from the tops. How many have you spotted on St. John… Read More
2020-02-02 14:41
Join the celebration on February 27-28, 2020 from 10am to 3:30pm on the VI National Park ballfield in Cruz Bay, St. John for the 29th annual Folklife Festival. The theme of the 2020… Read More
2020-01-03 20:53
If you’re not lucky enough to catch your own red snapper, you can find fresh red snapper in local markets and restaurants throughout the Virgin Islands. When you do find yourself wit… Read More
2020-01-03 03:57
Don’t just take a trip, take a Voluntourism vacation
Beach Cleanup
Trail Maintenance
Special Events
https://www.friendsvinp.org/membership-giving/volunteer
https://www.facebook… Read More
2020-01-03 03:57
Love St. John?
Volunteer + Help Love City!
CLEAR HIKING TRAILS + BEACHES
If you like to hike, St. John is the place to share your time and talents by helping to maintain hiking trails… Read More
2020-01-03 03:39
We’ve all been there. A night of total joy and celebration that leads to a morning of nausea and fatigue. What do you do when you’ve overindulged in last night’s libations… Read More
2020-01-03 03:17
The Alexandra palm is a towering, unsociable, attractive palm. The leaves, are about 6 to 7 feet long, and are also very firm. They are compound pinnate branches and contain the propensity t… Read More
2020-01-03 02:41
St. John is home to a variety of different palm trees, yet only one is known to be native to Love City: the Tyre Palm. We see so many palm trees that we’d like to be able to differenti… Read More
2020-01-03 02:41
St. John is home to a variety of different palm trees, yet only one is known to be native to Love City: the Tyre Palm. We see so many palm trees that we’d like to be able to differenti… Read More
2019-12-03 23:11
Shop for Gifts in Coral Bay
Choose from a fine selection of local custom goods, services and adventures during your visit to Coral Bay, St. John.
Windspree Gallery: Local fine art. All piece… Read More
2019-12-03 16:47
Green sea turtleLooking for the perfect gift for someone who loves St. John? Adopt an endangered sea turtle!
Hawksbill sea turtleThe Caribbean Conservation & Sea Turtle Survival League… Read More
2019-11-27 19:24
Guavaberry trees (myrciaria floribunda) can be found growing wild on various islands throughout the Caribbean. Guavaberry is similar to guava (myrtaceae) only in that both are tropical fruit… Read More
2019-11-27 18:58
St. John and the surrounding islands lie in the belt of what’s called the Easterlies, or Trade Winds.
Visitors to the US Virgin Islands from December through February may sense somethi… Read More
2019-11-08 21:16
December 1st officially marks the end of hurricane season, so we thought we’d celebrate with a drink of the same name, the Mango Hurricane.
Recipe for Mango Hurricane
1 part Cruzan M… Read More
2019-11-08 21:16
December 1st officially marks the end of hurricane season, so we thought we’d celebrate with a drink of the same name, the Mango Hurricane.
Recipe for Mango Hurricane
Mango Hurricane… Read More
2019-11-06 00:16
One of the most popular rum drinks in the Virgin Islands is the Rum Runner.
Here’s the recipe we use with no complaints!
1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Dark Rum
I oz Banana Liqueur
1 oz Blackber… Read More
2019-11-05 23:59
The post Cruzan Rum appeared first on Windspree Vacation Homes Read More
2019-11-05 23:56
What is the difference between light and dark rum, anyway?
Real rum begins as sugarcane that is then distilled.
The color of rum comes from the ingredients and the aging process.
Dark rum i… Read More
2019-11-05 22:45
Welcome the new vacation rental Villa Nesta!
Perched on one of the highest peaks on St. John, the views from Windspree’s new vacation rental Villa Nesta are breathtaking.The large dec… Read More
2019-11-05 19:57
Sweet potatoes in the Caribbean are a common dish all year, but around the holidays they become the most popular potluck dish at the party. Sweet potatoes, raisins, pureed tomato, onions &a&helli…Read More
2019-10-24 18:35
Windspree is not in the insurance industry (thank goodness) but we are in the travel industry and helping visitors have the best experience possible is our goal. Sometimes trip planning can… Read More
2019-10-02 15:36
The waters around St. John are regulated by different agencies. There are National Park and Coral Reef Monument restrictions, territorial requirements and federal regulations. Please foll… Read More
2019-10-02 14:58
Locally, welk can be confused with conch, which are both herbivores, but have different uses.We scoured the internet for some of the most interesting facts about queen conch. Enjoy!
The exte… Read More
2019-10-02 14:44
A West Indian sea snail, the welk (or whelk) is also called a West Indian top shell or a magpie shell. They are not at all like the whelks in the US and Europe. Locally, West Indian welks ar… Read More
2019-10-02 01:50
For Windspree guests looking for the ultimate in luxury, privacy, and amenities, Estate Fortsberg vacation villa next to the US Virgin National Park on St. John is the perfect pick. With 4 g… Read More
2019-10-01 21:48
Our villas are well equipped with the essentials of home. All that is needed when visiting a Windspree villa are the things that you will wear or carry daily. If you are careful, it is possi… Read More
2019-08-30 15:54
Conveniently located in the heart of Coral Bay, Wind Ridge villa is a short drive to shopping, dining, and beaches. Recently renovated, this one-bedroom villa offers epic views, clean and co… Read More
2019-08-30 15:10
On Halloween, St. Johnians don’t “trick or treat”, they just treat. And treat they do, with costume parties on both sides of the island. The annual Halloween bash at Skinny… Read More
2019-08-30 14:13
The popular 8Tuff Miles foot race across St. John is back for its 24th year on February 29, 2020!
A rite of passage for all who love Love City, consider a visit to Coral Bay, St. John over… Read More
2019-08-30 11:39
September 1, 2019 @ 8:00am AT
Francis Bay Fives
A 5K and a 5-mile foot race over paved roads and National Park trails. Races are separate. Registration required.
Race info
November 28, 201… Read More
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