Saturday, February 27, 2016

Bring the Pain Killer Back Home... For When You Really Need It

VIP Cruzan Painkiller | SBPR


Ingredients:
1/4 medium orange, cut into 2 wedges
1 ounce coconut cream
2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
2 ounces Pusser’s Rum
Crushed ice
Whole nutmeg, for garnish
Pineapple stick, for garnish

Instructions:
1. Muddle orange wedges in a shaker until broken up. Add cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and rum.
2. Dry shake (without ice) and pour into a double Old Fashioned glass over crushed ice.
3. Grate a generous amount of nutmeg over top and garnish with a pineapple stick.

If you can't be at the British Virgin Islands' Soggy Dollar Bar itself to enjoy a true painkiller drink, mixing it yourself is the next best thing!!

Friday, February 19, 2016

Reef Bay Trail- Petroglyphs



The Reef Bay Trail petroglyphs are a group of Taino petroglyph carvings found in the Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, USVI. They are located in a part of the park called the Reef Bay Trail.
Some of the carvings are located above a reflection pool of water and were thought to be the symbols for "water". There is no exact way to confirm they are authentic TaĆ­no carvings but the most popular theory is that they are from pre-colombian inhabitants.
A new petroglyph was found in 2011 after several people from an organization called "Friends of the Park" went on a search. This is because an old park photograph showed there was a petroglyph unaccounted for. The newest found symbol is thought to be thousands of years old and artistically similar to the pottery of the Saladoid culture.
The petroglyph site was listed under the name Petroglyph Site in the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1982.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Love Is In The Air


Such a romantic place on a beach in St. Thomas
Simple little things in life catching one's breath
Moonlight glinting of waves breaking off a white sandy beach
Faraway thoughts brown eyes crying in an ocean dream song
Silent whispers echoes binding our chain together tides speak
Spell of romance makes one forget the sense of anything
Each link in your arm magic walks closer feelings sing inside a joyous choir enchants
Do you remember the white doves that followed us along the beaches
Holds deep sea emotions a galloping white steed races home in warm waves kiss
Nature nurtured by the desire to fulfill dreams makes time stop The natures mesmerizing perfume of fragrant flowers
Jewels needle vision flies without wings heaven sings in a spiral coloring rainbows
Where destiny paints the joy in butterflies dance on a warm loving breeze Such is the passion in the depths of ones soul No barriers closed no reasons withstand
The midnight moon shades blue embraced one shadow two become one dream
Happy Valentines Day from New Horizons and Breakaway Charters
Please Join us on our Valentines Day Dinner Cruise!!!
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Saturday, February 6, 2016

Carnival Is Almost Here... Almost


The word Carnival brings to mind an assortment of images; for music lovers it might mean heated Calypso shows and for children it brings to mind amusement park rides and cotton candy. To those who enjoy Caribbean delicacies Carnival may mean food fair and food/drink booths at the village. And to anyone who has experienced the Carnival parades the word certainly brings to mind steel drums, bands, colorful costumes, people of all ages dancing in the streets, mocko-jumbies and fireworks. And if none of these images came to mind, perhaps you have never experienced Carnival in the U.S.V.I. Join us now, as we introduce you to Carnival!


There is no denying that Virgin Islanders love Carnival! It is the most anticipated cultural event of the year! Carnival is a festival celebrating freedom through dancing, singing, parades, pageantry, music, drinks, food, friends and fun. It includes nightly displays of talented bands and individual musicians, pageants for Carnival royalty and fairs showcasing local crafts, food and drinks. Carnival however is much more than a large party. It is an exposition of culture and a treasured tradition that is passed down year after year.
It draws on African and European customs including music, dancing and masquerades. Carnival can be found throughout the Caribbean and is celebrated on various islands at different times of the year. In the United States Virgin Islands Carnival events take place on St. Thomas in April/May, St. Croix in December/January and St. John in June/July.
St. Thomas
The carnival tradition in St. Thomas began in 1912, however it would be 38 years before the festival would become an annual event. In 1952 Ron de Lugo revived Carnival in St. Thomas and we have been celebrating every year since. St. Thomas hosts the second largest Carnival cultural celebration in the Caribbean. It is a month long event that includes calypso shows, food fair, queen pageants, steel pan shows, parades and more. St. Thomas’ annual post-Easter Carnival is an incredible spectacle of spirit and tradition.
St. John
Carnival in St. John is a combination of celebrating the traditions of carnival with emancipation and independence. A month long event; festivities include musical venues, the village, food fair, parades and fireworks. St. John Carnival occurs in late June and traditionally culminates on July 4th with a 4th of July Carnival parade. Although St. John has a smaller population then it’s sister islands it certainly comes to life for Carnival. More specifically Cruz Bay comes to life as all the events are centered in the Cruz Bay area. Ferries making trips between St. Thomas and St. John are usually filled as Carnival revelers head over for special events like the opening of the village and the parade.
St. Croix
St. Croix hosts its Carnival Festival events during Christmas through New Year. Christiansted and Frederiksted share responsibilities of having events. Calypso shows, Latin music venues, food fairs, horse races, parades and more contribute to the spectacular month long event. The adult’s parade, often the last big event of Carnival, coincides with Three Kings Day.
Activities, both private and public, come to a slow stop during the month long events anticipated for Carnival celebrations. Preparations start months before Carnival with costume making, rehearsals for the parade and competitions. In the first few days of Carnival there are pageants for king and queen of the band, Carnival queen and prince and princess. The tempo of Carnival picks up with numerous musical events like calypso shows and steel pan venues. The action intensifies with the opening of the village, food fair and j’ouvert. Carnival raps up with parades and often a beautiful display of fireworks.