By the Caribbean Journal staff

It’s the late afternoon on Cane Bay.

There’s a hint of shade as the sun hides behind some clouds and the waves lap back and forth.

St Croix is as strong as ever, as travelers and locals dot the beach, lulled into tranquility by the sound of the sea, showing the world that this island is resilient.

This is Cane Bay, long one of the greatest stretches of sand in St Croix (and the US Virgin Islands), a haven for beach lovers everywhere.

And this is what it’s like to be here.

See more in the video at the top of the page.