St. Croix

Swingtime in St. Croix island; USVI Tourism

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. It is also easy to drive the whole island in a day.

History
An uninvited intruder to what later became this island, Christopher Columbus was not warmly received by the Carib Indians

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

Frederiksted harbor in St. Croix; credit Majaiva/Wiki Commons

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

Attractions
For wistful nostalgia, walk among an early 18th-century plantation great house and fully restored windmills

A ceremonial Quadrille dance in the courtyard of Henry Customs House; USVI Tourism

Eco-Travel
Get your island 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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