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