St. Croix

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. In Christiansted, you can shop the day away through quaint shops filled with French perfumes, china, crystal, batik clothing and jewelry. In Frederiksted, you can visit the Tropic Rain Forest and the Estate Whim Greathouse, a plantation restored to the way it was in the 1700’s. Each town has its own distinctive style; together, Frederiksted and Christiansted are called the Twin Cities, a must-see. Distinct architecture reflects the seven flags—Spanish, Dutch, British, French, Knights of Malta, Danish and American—that have flown over the island.

St. Croix’s rich culture and history, along with its beautiful beaches and world-class recreational activities, create an experience unlike any other in the Caribbean. Since the day, Christopher Columbus first arrived at Salt River more than 500 years ago, sugar and rum have shaped the island’s life and land. Fifty-four sugar mills, each imposing windmill towers and factory chimneys, still rest in the shadows of stately eighteen century and nineteenth century homes. As the sugar industry declined after the 1960’s, tourism became the most important industry on the island. St. Croix’s main industries currently are tourism, agriculture, and oil refining. One of the most renowned attractions in the USVI, the Buck Island National Park is located a short distance from St. Croix shores. Recently, the first casino in the USVI was built on St. Croix.

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