| St Croix is emerging as the new hot spot to | | | | the Buck Island Reef Monument where you can |
| visit in the Caribbean for quite a number of | | | | take in the best diving and snorkeling to be |
| reasons. Its culture was shaped by rum and | | | | found anywhere. |
| sugar and stretches back some five-hundred | | | | |
| years to the the time when Christopher | | | | If you are interested in lounging on sandy |
| Columbus first landed there. There are | | | | white beaches and enjoying swimming in warm |
| beautiful homes there that were built in the | | | | clear water there is no better destination |
| 1700s that will astound you with their | | | | then this island that is a part of the United |
| architectural splendor. | | | | States Virgin island chain. You don't need to |
| | | | bring your bike along with you on your visit, |
| The two main towns on the island are | | | | because just like everything else on St Croix |
| Christiansted and Frederiksted and walking | | | | there is already accommodations there waiting |
| their streets are like stepping back in time | | | | for you. |
| to the 1700s and the 1800s, with a non stop | | | | |
| feast for the eyes. For hikers, there is the | | | | Bike rentals and bike tours are easy to find |
| "Heritage Trail" that winds you through the | | | | and the prices are very reasonable. Of course |
| entire 28 miles of the island, with stops at | | | | the dining is nothing short of fantastic with |
| various notable points of interest. | | | | local delicacies such as jerked pork and |
| | | | conch served at quaint sidewalk chafes in |
| Of course the diving is superb, with | | | | town. You will find the lodging affordable, |
| excellent visibility in the crystal clear, | | | | comfortable and easy to find and there is |
| blue Caribbean water that surrounds St. | | | | always things for your kids to do there if |
| Croix. There is a ferry that can take you to | | | | you bring them along. |