St. Croix is the most eastern and largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands (28 miles long, 7 miles wide), located 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. It is one of the most beautiful resort areas in the Caribbean. Much of it's beauty and charm lies in gently rolling hills, stretches of beach and variety of landscapes from the lush, rainforest clad mountainsides to the dry desert, studded with flowering cactus.

Christopher Columbus sailed to Salt River, St. Croix on his second voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1493. Since then, St. Croix has been owned by Spain, France, Holland, England, the Knights of Malta, Denmark and the United States. This gives the island an easy intermingling of different cultures and styles. St. Croix is a little bit of Europe in the Caribbean with two main historic towns Christiansted and Frederiksted offer you both the adventure and pleasure.
Cruzans ( also called Crucians), the people of St. Croix, are known as the friendliest of any Caribbean people. The locals speak English, Spanish and Creole, commonly called Calypso. Creole began in the early days of the slave trade and was influenced by French, English, Portuguese and Dutch mixed with African.
St Croix parade, Caribbean Festival
Three Kings' Day parade - the high point of every year's Crucian Christmas Festival.
CLIMATE: St. Croix is located close to the equator, the average temperature is ranging from mid-seventies to mid-eighties. Constant trade winds blowing gently across the island keep the humidity low.
WHAT TO WEAR: Summer clothes are worn year around. Simple cottons and sandals keep you coolest. Bathing suits are not appreciated off the beach. Virgin Islanders like to dress up, keep it in mind when you go to a special event.
CURRENCY & BANKING: US dollar is the accepted currency in St. Croix. We have banks, ATMs, Western Unions and most businesses accept major credit cards.
TAXES: There is no sale tax in the Virgin Islands, but 8% government tax is applied to hotel rooms. St. Croix has a duty free status which means each visitor can bring back $1200 of purchases.
IDENTIFICATION: Passports are not necessary for U.S. citizens who visit St. Croix, however, departing visitors require proof of citizenship with photograph (birth certificate and picture ID will do).
GETTING AROUND: There are taxis available all over the island. If you rent a car on St. Croix, don't forget that we drive on the left side of the road. Rental cars are available at airport and also in Christiansted and Frederiksted. We are very happy to recommend Judi of Croix and Centerline Car Rentals.