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A publication made in the Caribbean
Virgin Voice is a publication that celebrates the culture, lifestyle and commerce of the U.S.and British Virgin Islands and Old San Juan Puerto Rico. It's not some travel writer's concept of the region. It's written by people who actually live here.
Hope you like this on line version of our full color gloss magazine called Virgin Voice. Please email me at mcurley@islands.vi with your comments.
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Taste of two Islands
Chefs from nearly 30 restaurants in St. Thomas and St. John will present some dazzling delicacies at the fourth annual Taste of Two Islands, at Crown Bay Center’s Ocean Walk in St. Thomas, Thursday November 6.
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The turning tide of timeshare
They once hawked in the streets, zealously selling shares of paradise to sunburned, but starry eyed tourists. Some salespeople seemed a bit akin to those hawking snake oil.
But all this has changed.
No longer marginalized, time-share, now known as’ vacation ownership’ has evolved into a multi billion dollar business around the globe, with more than $13 billion in annual sales. And it has earned respect, largely because of consumer protection legislation, which ignited consumer confidence.
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Carving a niche from tropical hardwood
He’s carved out a niche for his extraordinary wooden products, with artistic detail and island durability. Architects, contractors and homeowners in the Virgin Islands call on Mark Hansen when they’re seeking something both beautiful and functional.
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Perfect Perspectives
No matter your vantage point, vistas in the BVI’s are beautiful. Known as the sailing capital of the world, the islands offer extraordinary opportunities for old fashioned exploration, with all the amenities of a modern life.
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Blue Bay Jazz Fest in Frederiksted
Get ready for the Blue Bay Jazz Festival November 19 to 23 in St. Croix’s historic town of Frederiksted.
International jazz greats will heat up the festival stage overlooking historic Fort Frederik beach, jam with regional and local performers and mingle with festival attendees during a meet the artists luncheon at Caribbean Museum
Center for the Arts.
Performers include percussionists Tito Puente Jr, and Pete Escovedo, singer Sherrie Bias, Roland Briceno on saxophone, guitarist James “Blood” Ulmer, Rahed Ali Quartet, and more, along with local notables Eddie Russell Adjoa, and Steve Simon.
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Jim Tunick : In the company of family
He’s a seasoned CEO, community leader, and philanthropist.
He’s also a musician, former guitarist in a professional band, and previous head of a recording company in New York City.
Jim Tunick isn’t your average insurance executive.
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Find balance on the beach
If you want to get back into the swim, nothing soothes the soul like feeling your feet melt into sand or moving gravity free through the sea.
There’s a bounty of beaches in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Choose among delicious stretches of white and tawny colored grains, seashell studded shorelines and pebbled paths. Some are scorchers, while others provide cooling shade from sea grapes and coconut palms.
And they vary in temperament as well as temperature.
Though travel guides may proclaim the best beaches, it’s really just a matter of mood.
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Earthrace a win for environment
The world’s fastest eco-boat, fueled completely by renewable biodiesel , included Tortola and Virgin Gorda in its recent world tour.
Earthrace is a 24m tri-hull wavepiercer built in New Zealand.
Skipper Pete Bethune, a former oil worker, has dedicated the past six years to of smashing the world record to circumnavigate the globe and draw attention to the use of alternative energy.
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