St Croix IslandSt Croix Island is the largest of the three located south of its sisters St Thomas USVI and St John USVI. It is pronounced Seint croi and known is Spanish as Santa Cruz. This is a US Territory as part of the US Virgin Islands. The capital is in Charlotte Amalie in neighboring St Thomas.
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Important facts on St Croix Island St Croix has been under the flag of many countries like Spain, Great Britain, France, the Knights of Malta, the Netherlands and Denmark. In 1917 the Virgin Islands were sold by Denmark to the United States for 25 million in gold. Area 82.88 sq mi or 21437 sq km Length 28 mi X width 11 km. Population 60,000 Largest city Christiansted with 3,000 inhabitants. In 1989 when we were living in Puerto Rico and expecting the arrival of killer hurricane Hugo it destroyed St Croix. Then in 1995 Hurricane Marilyn created a substantial damage and later in 1998 and 1999 Hurricanes Georges and Lenny created some destruction. You can see a few buildings in the outskirts of Christiansted still in ruins since that time. Political status of St Croix Island The Us Virgin Islands are an unincorporated territory of the US with a non-voting representative to the House of Representatives. All residents are US Citizens by birth. As the case of Puerto Rico, they dont have the right to vote for the US President and they don pay Federal Taxes. St. Croix Island has fine hotels, excellent dining, sights to see, a selection of other things to do and all kinds of beaches. This island has an incredible European history. Wonderful architecture, ruins, and museums can be found throughout the Historic District. Buck Island Reef, duty free shopping, world famous beaches, and delightful restaurants are also favorites of our visitors.
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Beaches and more beaches St Croix Island exotic beaches have been rated the most beautiful beaches in the world. Sugar white sands, secluded coves and crystal clear waters surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Buccaneer - This beach is located east of Christiansted at the Buccaneer Hotel. Non guest pay a fee for use of the beach. Youll find here many Water sports Cribbean Snorkeling and more. Turtle Beach on Buck Island - This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean. President Kennedy declared this beach as a National Monument. You may get there by charter sailing boats that operate many times a day. One in Buck Island you shouldnt miss the islands underwater snorkeling trail. Cane Bay Beach - The beautiful white sandy beach is located on the northern coast. It has spectacular views. Cane Bay Dive Center provides all the equipment for great snorkeling and Scuba DivingCaribbean. Chenay Bay Beach - This beach is located east of Christiansted and has restaurants and bar services. Here you can rent hammocks, chairs and kayaks. Coakley Bay Beach - This beach is located at the far east end of the island. It is a mostly deserted strip of sand. During the week you may be there all by yourself Colony Cove Beach - This beach is ideal for snorkeling on its natural reef Columbus Landing Beach - This is the historic landing place of Columbus in 1493. Pelican Cove Beach This beach is west of Christiansted. It is surrounded by palms. The beach is sandy and hosts a restaurant and bar. It is great for snorkeling. Beware of undertow currents. St. Croix Reef - Cramer Park This is a beautiful and sandy public beach near the end of Route 82. It has recently renovated changing rooms and bathrooms. Gentle Winds Beach _ This one is located on the North Shore at the Gentle Winds Condominium Resort. It features beautiful white sand beach. Access to the beach from the resort is limited to residents and guests. Grapetree Bay Is located on the south eastern shore of St. Croix. Ha Penny, Hey Penny or Half Penny Beach - This beach has many different names but it is still a very nice St. Croix Virgin Islands beach. It features a great stretch of white sand but with very little shade. It is ideal for swimming or walking on the beach. Make sure you bring your sunscreen.
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Hibiscus Beach Is located at the Hibiscus Beach Hotel. This beach is surrounded by palms. The waters are rough and there are undertow currents. Isaac's Bay Beach - This east end beach is more easily reached with a four-wheel-drive vehicle. You'll find secluded sands for sunbathing, calm waters for swimming, and a barrier reef for snorkeling. You can also get here via footpaths from Jack's Bay. It is a hike but it's worth the effort. Jack's Bay It is located on the East end of the island, Jack's Bay is also remote but well worth the effort to get there.
Protestant Cay Beach This cay is across from Christiansted and can be reached by water taxi. It has full Watersports facilities including parasailing, wave running, wind surfing and snorkeling. Rainbow Beach It is located on the west coast 1 mile north of Fredericksted. It features a Restaurant Bar with live music. Reef Beach It is a t the East end of the island at Teague Bay on Route 82. It features Duggan's Reef restaurant and bar Sandy Point This is a spectacular, secluded beach in southwest corner of St. Croix Island. It was established primarily to protect the March-June nesting grounds of endangered leather back turtles. It also happens to be one of the longest stretches of white sandy beach in the Caribbean - spanning over 2 miles. Shoy Beach This is one is located East of Christiansted. Sugar Beach This is a beautiful powder white sand beach. It got the name from the sugar white sands.
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Gracious, Elegant and Legendary. Founded in the 17th century and family-run for generations, St. Croix's Buccaneer is the Caribbean's and Virgin Islands' longest running resort. Both historic and modern, the resort blends old world charm with warm hospitality and the amenities expected by today's traveler. More than a hotel, The Buccaneer is a premier destination resort for golf, tennis, water sports, weddings, honeymoons and family vacations. What they say about this hotel: "One of Top 25 Hotels In The Caribbean" "One of Top 500 Hotels In The World"- Travel & Leisure Magazine "One of the World's Top Fifty Tropical Resorts." "Top 25, Reader's Choice Top 100 Award" - Conde Nast Traveler "Top 20 Caribbean Resorts Platinum List" - Celebrated Living National Geographic Traveler's "Stay List" "Expedia Insiders Select List 2007" - expedia.com "What a great place!" - Donald Trump on "Live with Regis and Kelly" "One of the Best Family Resorts" - Forbes "A superb experience." - Miami Herald
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Search our site and the web The Carambola Beach Resort Discover a Caribbean island retreat, without leaving the United States. With just the right mix of tourist attractions and natural beauty, St Croix Island is a fantastic vacation destination for anyone. You are invited to come and visit our island paradise. Restaurants with breathtaking mountain and oceanviews, on-site car rental, gift shop, exercise room and a new spa (opening Winter 07) The Carambola Beach Resort is completing a 20 million dollar transformation. The new luxury suites are appointed with cool granite and marble throughout. Rich dark wood furniture, King size beds, full size refrigerator, microwave, porcelain top stove, dishwasher, wall-mounted flat-screen T.V.s, pull-out sleeper sofa, ceiling fans, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, coffeemaker, and oversized marble shower are just some of the highlights of our new suites.
The Buccaneer Hotel in St Croix Island
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Located on a quiet stretch of beach in St Croix Virgin Islands, the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort combines privacy and relaxation with modern style and amenities. Spacious beachfront guestrooms and deluxe hillside suites offer private balconies with stunning views. Only steps away from the exciting resort casino, and offering an on-site PADI five star dive operation and activities center, guests of the Divi Carina have their choice of diversions. Romantic candlelit dining, and casual poolside treats complement deluxe amenities and superior island hospitality. Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort was named one of the "Best Large Hotels" in the Caribbean by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine! Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino was voted by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life as one of the "Best Large Hotels" in the magazine's 2007 Best of the Caribbean Reader's Choice Awards. The resort was one of four resorts to receive the honor of "Best Large Hotel." The results of the 2007 Readers Choice Awards are published in the December 2006 issue of the magazine. Click on the magazine cover for details.
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