St. Croix is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands, 82
square miles in area. There are two distinct towns to visit: Christiansted and
Frederiksted. The architectural quality and historic interest of the one-time
Danish West Indies capital has made part of Christiansted (founded in 1734) a
National Historic Site. In Christiansted, you can shop the day away through quaint shops filled with
French perfumes, china, crystal, batik clothing and jewelry. You can visit Buck
Island, one of the world's finest dive spots. Moving west along the North Shore, visit the west side of Salt River where
Columbus' crew landed in November of 1493. Frederiksted has its share of shops and shopping. It also has a tropical Rain
Forest and Whim Greathouse, a plantation restored to the way it was in the
1700s. St. Croix has fine hotels, excellent dining, sights to see, a selection of
other things to do and all kinds of beaches.
St. Croix's history spans the rule of seven nations, each influencing the
customs, character, language and architecture of the of the island. Even today,
with modern conveniences, St. Croix retains the old world charm that has
vanished on many other islands. The pace is slower, and everyone takes time to
stop and smell the frangipani!
The island is 1700 miles south of
New York, 1100 miles south east of Miami, near the eastern tip of the Caribbean
island chain. On the same latitude as Acapulco and Hawaii, just below the Tropic
of Cancer, it is eternal summer caressed by cooling tradewinds. The average
temperature is in the mid-80s, and there's just enough rain to keep the ixora,
hibiscus and bougainvillea in bloom.
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