St Croix USVI Travel & Lifestyle Guide
Your guide to the big island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands from an insider’s perspective. Browse our extensive St Croix Restaurant Guide for all the best eats! Discover things to do including Buck Island Reef, scuba, snorkeling, land tours, National Parks, and more. Find the best places to stay including hotels, vacation villas, and eco-lodges. Produced and updated often by a full-time resident for over two decades. Looking for live music and event listings? Visit our sister site STXCalendar.com
Learn More about St Croix US Virgin Islands
Browse articles about travel tips, island life, the ocean and environment, history , culture and Crucian heritage of the big island aka Twin Cities.
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Emancipation Day: A Truly Crucian Story
While many across the United States and its Territories observe the 4th of July holiday celebrating American Independence, July 3rd marks a very important holiday here in the US Virgin Islands – Emancipation Day. One of my favorite books is Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende which tells the harrowing saga of Zarité from her…
Travel in the Time of COVID-19
Updated: May 31, 2022 As one of the few locations that have remained open to travelers during the pandemic, there are some things that you…
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses on St Croix
I have lived on St Croix for over 20 years now. I’m proud to live on such a racially diverse island that weaves a tapestry…
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Breadfruit: The New Spirit of St Croix
MUTINY Island Vodka™, is the world’s first and only vodka distilled from breadfruit and is the brainchild of award-winning Chef Todd Manley. The vodka is…
Sunscreen and Coral Reefs in the VI
Call me an optimist, but I’ve always believed that people are inherently good and want to do the right thing when they are informed and…
Earth Day on St Croix: 5 Ways to Make a Difference
Born in 1970 (like me!) Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Things have come a long way since I was a child,…
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Explore St Croix on a Budget
One of the things that I love most about St Croix is the wide open spaces and plenty of places to discover. I’ve lived here…
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Keeping You Informed
We hope you spend some time browsing through our website and use it as a planning tool for each trip to the island – because we are always updating it with things that are new and exciting. Catch up on what’s happening here on the island, stay informed about travel updates and requirements, learn about local businesses, activities and more. Read our articles to learn about the history of the island, local Crucian culture and celebrations, conservation efforts, and marine life. We can’t wait to welcome you to the sunniest isle in the Caribbean!
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