Blog - Around the Islands
Nature
Are you an Islander at heart thinking about everything Virgin Islands 24 X 7? Dreaming about the sand beneath your feet 365 days a year? We have you covered here whether its St. Thomas, St. John or St. Croix.
Our Blog “Around the Islands” will give you a close-up and personal view of our home the U.S. Virgin Islands. — The Islander
Mongooses, Mongeese, Mongoose-Dem!
Mongoose is a name for a large number of small, carnivorous mammals of the civet family. They are originally from Asia and Africa, but were…
Flowers of the Virgin Islands
Flora in the USVI is quite memorable. You will find bright yellows, pinks, reds, purples, oranges… truly a rainbow of colors that bloom from various…
Endangered Animals of the Virgin Islands
Most Virgin Islands enthusiast whether residents or visitors can name at least a few animals that are commonly found in the islands. Perhaps mongoose, lizards,…
Local Fruit – Genips
Getting to Know the Genip Tree and its Fruit A VInow.com community member recently asked on the Message Board; “what are those small green fruits”?…
The Queen Conch
Conch (pronounced ‘konk’) is a saltwater snail that can vary in size from fairly small to large. Some larger species like the Queen Conch (Strombus…
Seahorses
A dance, joined they slowly move together, their heads touch… sounds romantic doesn’t it? This is seahorse courtship, and it’s just the beginning! If a…
