From resourceful families building homes in the trees to explorers crossing the Pacific on a wooden raft, these five movies capture the adventure, beauty, solitude, and freedom that have made islands irresistible for generations.
Moving to the USVI isn’t just about deciding what to pack—it’s about deciding what you’ll actually use. After nearly three years on St. Croix, here are the items I’m most thankful we brought, what we never unpacked, and a few lessons I wish I’d known before making the move.