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The 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now
St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of […]
A Great Little Bed and Breakfast in St Croix
Business travelers are more likely than vacationers to stay “in town” on most Caribbean islands. But if you’re looking for a different travel experience than the usual resort stay, there are few better destinations than downtown Christiansted, St Croix. With […]
New Ferry Between St Thomas, St Croix
Popular Virgin Islands-based ferry operator Native Son has launched a new ferry service between St Thomas and St Croix. The high-speed service will be operating two days per week, according to the company. The trip takes around two hours, according […]
A Tiny Caribbean Beach Hotel to Try in St Croix
Coconut. Calabash. Castaway. The names evoke the idylls of the Caribbean — a nap under a dancing palm; the soundtrack of the quiet froth of the sea. They just don’t make Caribbean hotels like this anymore. That’s because the […]
St Croix Hotels and Resorts You Can Stay at Right Now
St. Croix stands out with its well-preserved historic buildings — notably Fort Christiansvaern, a Danish fortress dating from 1749 — two distinctive cities (Christiansted and Frederiksted), excellent culinary scene, and natural wonders that include Buck Island National Monument for desert-island […]
St Croix’s Christmas Festival Is Going Virtual
St Croix’s popular Crucian Christmas Festival is going virtual this year. The island’s annual holiday fete will run virtually from Dec. 11 to Jan. 6, with a “robust” lineup of music, entertainment and online events, according to the US Virgin […]
American Airlines Ramping Up Flights to St Thomas, St Croix
American Airlines is set to undertake a major increase in flights to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline will significantly ramp up service to both St Thomas and St Croix beginning in November, according […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sugar Beach, St Croix
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Deb Broom, who sent in this lovely shot of Sugar Beach on the island of St Croix in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it […]
St Croix’s Coolest New Hotel Is Open
The first thing you see when you walk into the blue-and-green lobby is a bright orange portrait of a rooster. And it’s not a surprise. If you eat, sleep and drink in Frederiksted, you’ll see and hear the roosters, strutting […]
The Buccaneer, St Croix’s Legendary Resort, Is Open
The pastel pink walls; the rolling green fairways; the graceful twilight steps of a Moko Jumbie. Since 1947, The Buccaneer resort in St Croix has been the essence of the St Croix vacation: the beauty, the culture, the sport. And […]
The Caribbean’s Coolest Tiki Bar Is In St Croix
The Fog Cutter. The Hurricane. The Chief Lapu Lapu. The Mai Tai. These are some of the drinks that have defined the world of “tiki,” the colorful, cheerful, retro culture that for almost 100 years has paid tribute to a […]
Caribbean Moment: The Joys of Christiansted, St Croix
For many, the charms of the island of St Croix are still some of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. And that includes the wonderful historic town of Christiansted, a vibrant, charming, eminently walkable downtown. It’s a city that continues […]
Caribbean Moment: A Purple Sunset in St Croix
The sky is pink, then purple; the umbrellas and the palm trees darken against a twilight canvas. There’s nothing like sunset in the Caribbean, a ritual of renewal, a nod to a day enjoyed. Take yourself for a moment to […]
Caribbean Moment: The Most Iconic Beach in St Croix
Buck Island. Protestant Cay. Shoys. The gorgeous island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has no shortage of jaw-dropping beaches. But ask locals and they’ll almost universally say that Sandy Point, on the far southwestern tip of the […]
From St Croix to The Bahamas, 14 Fabulous Caribbean Views
The natural beauty of the Caribbean can’t be denied, and every visit to the islands is suffused with timeless moments that linger in the mind’s eye — a stroll through a lush tropical garden that dazzles with colorful flowers perhaps, […]
Caribbean Moment: A Wonderful Little Beach in St Croix
It’s an oh-so-brief ferry ride to get to this lovable little islet off the coast of Christiansted in St Croix, US Virgin Islands. And while you can still see the colorful buildings of St Croix’s gorgeous historic town, you feel […]
This St Croix Vodka Company Is Now Making Hand Sanitizer — From Breadfruit
St Croix’s Mutiny Island Vodka was already famous for making what was the Caribbean’s only vodka made from breadfruit. Now, the St Croix-based distillery is making a name for a different reason: by shifting its production to hand sanitizer amid […]
From Aruba to St Croix, 10 Beaches to Dream About
The sound of the surf, the smell of the salt air; the feeling when your toes hit powder-soft sand. Beaches are more than just places, more than scenery; they’re their own states of mind, their own dimensions. And we could […]
Caribbean Moment: 18 Seconds in St Croix
No matter where you are, all of us can use a moment to dream, to escape. And the Caribbean, its beauty, its wonder, can provide a welcome respite in an uneasy time. The latest Caribbean Moment takes you to the […]
Rum Journal: Cruzan Single Barrel, the Essence of St Croix
St Croix changes as you drive along its green curves, beaches giving way to lush hills and farmland and ocean cliffs. It’s an island that rewards those who dig deeper, whether you’re walking the old alleys of Christiansted or bowing […]
Spirit Airlines Continuing Caribbean Expansion in St Croix
Spirit Airlines Continuing Caribbean Expansion in St Croix Spirit Airlines is continuing its rapid growth push in the Caribbean with plans for new daily nonstop flights to the island of St Croix. The low-cost carrier has revealed plans to launch […]
How the USVI Is Rebranding St Croix
St Croix, the US Virgin Islands’ largest island, is getting a new tourism identity. USVI tourism officials have launched a full-fledged rebranding of St Croix, with a new push aimed at educating travelers on the unique features of the island. […]
St Croix’s Must-Visit Food Festival Is Back
St Croix, one of the Caribbean’s hottest culinary destinations right now, is set for another edition of the popular Taste of St Croix food festival. The 2020 edition of the event, which will be held on April 2, will be […]
American Airlines Is Adding an Extra Daily Flight to St Croix
The island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands is set for a big boost next summer with the launch of an additional daily flight on American Airlines from Miami. The new flight, revealed by USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph […]
How to Enjoy the Culinary Delights of St Croix
The island of St Croix in the USVI has quietly become one of the hottest culinary destinations in the Caribbean, with a vibrant dining scene and a host of top young chefs like Digby Stridiron. And now there’s another great […]
Marriott Reopening Renaissance St Croix Resort in 2020
By the Caribbean Journal staff An historic Caribbean resort is set to make its long-awaited comeback next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Marriott’s Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort and Spa is set to return in the spring of 2020, […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: East End, St Croix
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kathryn Roy, who sent in this lovely shot from East End in St Croix in the USVI, looking towards Point Udall. Have you taken a great […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Rainbow Beach, St Croix
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader R. Reid-Smith, who sent in this gorgeous shot of Rainbow Beach in St Croix in the USVI. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? […]
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