Dating in St. Croix...

I thought about just leaving this blank because I think many people think that's what dating on this island is like. I've actually had many people who live here tell me that they think dating on this island would be difficult. Most of these people are married or in relationships and I do think it may be difficult to meet someone when you're out with your significant other, although there are people who live here who have also mastered that feat but that's a different blog post. The island does have a good amount of single people, both locals and those who have moved from the mainland, to make dating a reality for most people here. I'm not sure about the exact men to woman ratio here, but it seems that there is a fairly even ratio, with probably slightly more women than men who live on island.

People here are extremely open with their claims of affection. And unlike cat calling back in the states, guys here genuinely mean what they say to you, even if their intentions are somewhat inappropriate at times.  There are also many outdoor functions where I have met people who have asked for my number. Sometimes being single makes it easier to meet many different people, not just potential dates.  Once you do meet someone you want to date, just remember that this is a small island and most people will probably know who you're dating within a 24 hour period!

Even harder than realizing that your business is the also the business of roughly half the population of St. Croix, is saying no to a date. There is a cardinal rule in the Virgin Islands that once you meet someone, you will see them everywhere and this is so true. So if you say no to a person who asks you out, you pretty much have to avoid every location at which you ever saw this person in the past. If you do say yes and go on the date and choose to not to go on any more dates at some point, there is an awkwardness that will ensue forever going forward as you will see that person at the most awkward times and locations. The good news about that is that most people here are very chill so usually everyone stays pretty friendly and civil regardless of the situation.

If you do decide to go another date with person you meet, the island provides for a little bit of a different dating experience than stateside. Most activities are outside and many involve beach activities so it's easy to let loose and get really comfortable quickly. And once you do find someone that you actually want to continue seeing, island life becomes much more fun!

Activity Review:

St. Croix Kayak in the Bioluminescent Bay...

St. Croix has a bioluminescent bay that is pretty magical. It is located at Salt River National Park and combined with the clear kayaks provided by St. Croix Kayak, it's definitely an experience that everyone who either lives here or is visiting should have. The bay lights up underneath you as you kayak. When you put your hands in the water, the water becomes fairy dust that lights up underneath your fingertips that allows you to make hundreds of wishes. And as long as kids aren't afraid of the dark, this would be a very fun child activity as well.

I had never kayaked before in my life and I made it there and back without many issues with a friend as the kayaks are 2-person kayaks. There are a lot of laughs that accompany this tour as well, especially if you have no idea how to synch the rowing of the kayak with your partner. The cost with St. Croix Kayak is $50 a person, they only do tours on non-full moon nights and the tour lasts roughly 2 hours. St. Croix Kayak can be reached at www.stcroixkayak.com.