A U.S. Virgin Islands Experience

Representatives from the U.S. Virgin Islands welcomed media and guests to a special party on March 17 at the Raleigh Hotel on South Beach. The Florida skies turned sunny as they should for an island party.

Guests sipped Cruzan Rum cocktails and cuisine prepared by famed St. Thomas Chef Leslie "Theos" Gumbs.

One of the many events held in the islands each year is the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience which will be held April 13-18.  Katherine Pugliese co-founded the event ten years ago with a girlfriend. Katherine and her husband, Frank, own a restaurant on the island.

Visit www.stcroixfoodandwine.com. The event sells out quickly so it may be good to plan for next year. To learn more about the U.S. Virgin Islands visit www.visitusvi.com