St CroixJust 40 miles south of St. Thomas lies St. Croix, part of the US Virgin Islands. Renowned for its rich historic, architectural and cultural charm, St. Croix has scores of ruins and restorations of sugar cane mills and plantation Great Houses everywhere.
There are walking tours, hikes, and horseback rides which meander through this historic past. Not as mountainous as sister islands St. John and St. Thomas, St. Croix's topography and landscaping are varied, from rolling hills to lovely, uncrowded beaches and arid cactus-covered plains, to a lush, green rain forest.
Christiansted is St. Croix's main town, featuring charming alleyways, courtyards and streets dotted with excellent restaurants, shops, Fort Christiansvaern, churches and buildings showcasing classic West Indian architecture and history.
Just off St. Croix's northeast coast is Buck Island Reef, a National Monument with wonderful snorkelling from perfect white sand beaches. On the north shore you can dive the world-famous Cane Bay Wall with its spectacular coral and sea life, and continue on to the west and the small town of Fredericksted.
This island is also home to three golf courses (Carambola, Buccaneer and The Reef). St. Croix is also the only U.S. Virgin Island which has a gambling casino! A rainforest lies in the northwestern portion of St. Croix, with a cool lushness all its own. Great mahogany, sandbox and turpentine trees grant gentle shade to a riot of vivid flora.
St. Croix is still a relatively-undiscovered island, not yet overrun by tourists and with few cruise ships visiting. It's a secret favorite of many longtime Caribbean travellers, with lots to see and do, and tremendous beauty and history.   Browse by region of St Croix
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