http://suncelebrations.com/blog1 Hot trends, cool tips & breaking news for travel, weddings & events on St Croix, USVI Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:39:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past weekend was the Starving Artist's fair at the Whim Plantation.  Such a great day of beautiful weather, yummy West Indian food and artists and craft vendors galore.  I bought a few presents for my family and a couple of skirts and a necklace for myself from Asha Eclectic ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2008/03/12/choosing-the-right-colors/ Well, I'm finally back on St Croix permanently and almost settled in.  I've had a good volume of work since I set foot back on the island (both graphic design work and wedding planning, as well as just getting out there and reconnecting), so I'm just getting back to blogging ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2008/01/21/im-baaaaaack/ As I mentioned yesterday - things are always changing in the islands.  Just got some new info over the past 24 hours and thought I'd share.  Carambola Beach Resort is still in the midst of their $20 million upgrade in order to come under the Marriott Renaissance Flag - but ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/12/11/island-buzz/ Well, it's been a great year up here in New England.  I've spent some real quality time with my family and have gotten a great education in graphic design (a continuing process!) but I am soooooo ready to be back on St Croix and in the swing of things!  After ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/12/11/ready-for-the-sun/ I'm so excited to be back to blogging with my new Wordpress blog! I guess its the artistic side of me, but I just couldn't keep up with the hideous looking blog I had before... so after much time, hair-pulling, patience and a really late night - I'm back on track ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/09/15/signature-drinks-crucian-style/ Currently, I’m working on our inaugural edition of the SunCelebrations Newsletter - launching next week! Inspired by the 7/7/7 concert and issues surrounding Global Warming… I’m dedicating the first issue to Green Weddings.  As someone who has been concerned for our environment for many years (its a family thing! my ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/07/19/4/ So…I’ve been terrible at keeping up with my postings - but for good reason.  I’m on hiatus up here in MA enjoying the beautiful weather (finally) and working on my website and new graphics skills (new Adobe software and upgrades YUMMY!)  It cracks me up when everyone up here complains ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/07/12/5/  Just when I thought the trip couldn’t get any better… we found paradise!  Peter Island is pricey, exclusive and worth it!  This is THE most romantic honeymoon spot!!  With a 5-star resort designed for pampering and the most incredible palm-tree lined, white sand beach, you can’t go wrong.  They also ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/04/30/7/ This trip was not only a sailing trip, but also a culinary journey!  Each night, a different chef took over in the galley.  We dined on Em’s famous Chicken Curry (who says the English aren’t known for great food… ok well this is Indian but give her some slack!), Josh ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/04/30/8/ After a great day at Soggy Dollar, we headed over to Cane Garden Bay to anchor for the night.  This is one of Tortola’s best places to anchor!  The small hamlet is lined with funky bars and restaurants, an inviting beach and is a great place to spend a day… ... http://suncelebrations.com/blog1/2007/04/30/9/