FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rare Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting Sighting at Rogues Bay, Tortola, BVI Tortola, British Virgin Islands – May 29, 2024 – In a thrilling turn of events, Island Roots is excited to announce the rare sighting of a Leatherback Sea Turtle nesting at Rogues Bay, Tortola, BVI. This remarkable discovery was made during one of our full-day private […]
White Bay, located on the idyllic island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, is not only famous for its stunning beaches and azure waters but also for its vibrant bar and restaurant scene. As you stroll along the shores of this picturesque bay, you’ll encounter a diverse array of dining establishments, each […]
FINALLY, the day has come where day charters are allowed back in the British Virgin Islands. Locals and travelers alike have been waiting two long, tough, years for this day–and it is finally here. The island actually allowed private boats starting in August and has just recently allowed day charters back as of last week. […]
Fish Bar : Fish Bar opened its doors this past July – Formerly known as Bryans Bar, Northside Bistro, and most recently B N R – the Fish Bar team wanted to bring something totally different to the space while making a point to honor the decades of memories made on 15 Hull Bay Road […]
A Sophisticated Rum Shop in Frenchtown There’s a new restaurant in town by the popular restauranteur’s JP and Jess DeJongh, owners of the delicious Sabroso restaurant, and they are opening their doors for a grand opening Friday, May 21, 2021. de Frenchtown Bar is a brand new concept serving up rum and tasty beverages (of […]
We are picking back up our PEOPLE Powered Profiles segment and covering local business owners and entrepreneurs who are making their mark and doing big things in the USVI (yes, even despite this global pandemic). The first in our batch is a young woman and resident of St. Thomas who has recently launched a new […]
*Please see current guidelines and recommendations at the USVI Travel Portal Website A Few things to Expect when Traveling to The Virgin Islands AT YOUR DEPARTING AIRPORT 1. You must wear a face mask. 2. The CDC recommends travelers to wash their hands directly before and after completing the security screening process and that […]
Back in September of 2017, those tested by the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria were stunned by all the damage. What we might have once taken for granted, was shockingly gone. As much as we try to describe the powerful forces of Mother Nature to others, no one would truly understand the magnitude unless they […]
The world as we know it (or knew it) has been ripped from beneath us like a rug. We recognize that these are scary times and the uncertainty is draining us all. It is important to maintain our health now more than ever and to be overly cautious about spreading germs throughout the island and […]
Just as everyone else, we have been working on adjusting to the current circumstances and trying to understand how this will impact us, as well as other businesses, lives, and in general the US Virgin Islands. Our hearts go out to everyone that is affected by the novel coronavirus and we want to be here […]
THE ROCK IS FORMED The U.S. Virgin Islands, known as “America’s Paradise” has a long, complicated and quite interesting history. Geologists believe that 100 million years ago, the earth’s crust (tectonic plates) began shifting enough to cause the eruption of the volcano that created St. Thomas. Once the lava cooled (about 22 million years ago) […]
The Best Grocery Stores in the Virgin Islands Whether you live on the islands or are visiting, it’s important to find the right grocery store to meet your needs—especially if you’re watching your wallet. The majority of produce, meat, dry goods, dairy, and other products in Virgin Island grocery stores must be shipped in. This […]
It is already October and that means a month-long of Halloween music, themed parties, cool crisp air and pumpkin spice lattes (the latter for those that happen to be stateside, at least). October also means breast cancer awareness month! Because we cover local businesses and of course support this cause (we are women-owned by the […]
Welcome to Boaters Paradise The Virgin Islands has earned this affectionate nickname owing to its crystal-clear waters, calm seas, and myriad picturesque bays and cays that have graced many a stateside resident’s screensaver for decades. When visiting the Virgin Islands and planning vacation activities, renting a charter boat for the day is regarded as a […]
The hurricanes that hit the Virgin Islands almost exactly two years ago left an everlasting impact on the islands and the people that live here. The Virgin Islands remembers trying to pick up and put together the scattered pieces, the mental turmoil as well as the physical exhaustion, and we are still dealing with the aftermath […]
