We first came to St. John more than 20 years ago. So, when we decided we would like to spend more time here, we opted for a design of comfort, convenience, and pampering rather than a concrete McMansion suited more for a big city suburb than this relaxing, kick-back island. Our villa offers luxury and privacy within a “Gold Coast” exclusive neighborhood of multimillion-dollar homes, only five minutes from Cruz Bay.

Blue Tang overlooks Great Cruz Bay and an ever-changing panorama of sailboats. From the bedrooms, the pool, and the shaded veranda, we have spectacular views of the harbor, the Caribbean, and St. Thomas.

We really think the best way to experience St. John is to be of the island, not on the island. Become a part of its life. Walk along Great Cruz Road and welcome the sunset. Hike the National Park trails and discover ruins and waterfalls. Catch up on your reading while relaxing on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

And then, come home! To Blue Tang.

St. John is a community of about 5,000 people, where everyone can contribute, volunteer, and make a difference. We support island charities including the Safety Zone, the Ruby Rutnik scholarship fund, the Sprauve and St. John schools, Rotary Club, Friends of the V.I. National Park, St. John Revolving Fund, the Animal Care Center, and St. John Rescue.

We spend time here and there. Here is, of course, Blue Tang. “There” is Great Falls, Va., a suburb of Washington , DC. I am a columnist for MarketWatch.com, covering the business of the Internet, while also managing the company’s DC bureau and a radio network of 220 stations. I also publish NewsofStJohn.com, a Web site about the island.

Donna is an internationally-known fiber and jewelry artist and teacher. She has created exquisite works which are sold on St. John at the Bougainvilla gift shops at the Westin and Mongoose Junction, as well as the Torpedo factory in Alexandria, Va. Examples of her work are at www.WoolyKnits.com.