A St. Croix Vacation

Part of the Caribbean jewel that is the U.S. Virginto the Buck Island Reef National Monument located
Islands, St. Croix allows for a tropical adventure unlikejust north of St. Croix. As the only underwater national
anywhere else you could imagine. With its world-classpark in the United States, visitors can enjoy the vibrant
recreational activities and stunning beaches, anyoneand stunning elkhorn coral barrier reef by booking a
looking for a place to unwind and relax while enjoyingsnorkeling or scuba diving excursion with one of the
boundless beauty will find that a vacation in St. Croix iscompanies operating from Christiansted. In the waters
exactly what they needed. Make your way to St.off Buck Island, you can swim in the clear water in
Croix for your next getaway vacation and soak in thesearch of endangered species such as Least Terns
warm weather and abundant indoor and outdoorand sea turtles and make your way through the
activities this gorgeous island has to offer.marked underwater trail near the eastern tip.
As the largest of the US Virgin Islands, St. CroixThere are essentially two towns on the island,
certainly has a lot of terrain to explore and experience.Christiansted and Frederiksted, and each boasts
Lush forests make up a large part of the land andcultural attractions that simply cannot be missed by
although most of the vibrant rainforests are privatelyany visitor. Walking through Christiansted, visitors may
owned, you can head over to the western side of thebe struck by the old world charm that emanates from
island to access a few acres of public land. Soak inthe 18th century buildings of its Danish settlers. The
the air that wafts by with the light scent of fruit, listenEuropean heritage is alive and well with the red tile
to the sounds of the mountain doves overhead, androofs, pastel colors, and cobblestone sidewalks that
walk along the trials as you view Tibet and mahoganycan viewed on walking tours that take visitors past the
trees. Before you are ready to move on, however, bewaterfront. Frederiksted is on the west end of the
sure to order a sculpture from one of the local artistsisland and moves at a much slower pace than the
who works with these trees so you can have amore lively Christiansted. Here, visitors will find Victorian
unique and thoughtful souvenir.architecture, fine restaurants, and historic churches that
Touring the entire island is an excellent way to beginremain from the days when it was a prominent
your vacation so you can get a feel for theshipping port.
background and rich history that surrounds you. YouFor those who want to enjoy the white sands, the
can find standing sugar mills, with their massive towerswarm tropical breeze, and the clear ocean water,
and factory chimneys, that represent the sugar andaccommodations that sit directly on the beach are
rum history that has shaped the life and land of theexactly what you need for a relaxing vacation in the
island since the arrival of Christopher Columbus. ToCaribbean. There are numerous St. Croix vacation
learn more about the history, head over to the St.rentals with not only stunning views of the ocean, but
George Village Botanical Gardens, which contains thealso easy access to all the fun and excitement the
ruins of a rum distillery, a sugarcane plant, and thebeach has to offer. Whether you want to take a
buildings that were used to house the workers.sunset stroll along the beach or soak up the warm St.
Numerous plantation estates, particularly on the westCroix sun, all you need to do is take a few steps out
end of the island, rest in the shadows of these sugarthe backdoor and there awaits any possibly
mills so be sure to stop by the Estate Whim Plantationwaterfront adventure. For the ultimate in amenities and
to view one of the greathouses that defined St.breathtaking surroundings, consider an oceanfront St.
Croix's image.Croix rental to experience a truly memorable island
For a memorable outdoor adventure, make your wayvacation.