Youngsters playing steel drums for cruise visitors in St. Croix, USVI; credit USVI Tourism

St. Croix

St. Croix, USVI has all the tropical experiences common to Caribbean islands, plus many shopping, dining and resort hotel options to meet any timeframe relaxation and vacation activity.

History
An uninvited intruder to what later became St. Croix, Christmas Columbus was not warmly received by indigenous Carib Indians.

Beaches
The beach at Columbus Landing National Historic Park in St. Croix is set where the European explorer landed in 1493.

Watersports
One of only three underwater national monuments in America, Buck Island coral reef is a treat.

Attractions
Walk among an early 18th century plantation greathouse and a fully restored windmills of St. Croix.

Eco-Travel
Get your island St. Croix groove on and ‘lime with the people at the natural places they frequent.

Travel Tips
U.S. phone companies allow calls back to the mainland at normal long distance rates.

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