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At just 84 square miles, you’d thinkSt.
Croixwould fly right under the radar.
Virgin Islands, those miles stack up to make it the largest island in the archipelago.
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And every square inch is brimming with something special for visitors.
Getting to St. Croix
St. Croix is relatively accessible to U.S.-based travelers.
However, Americans will notice one major difference upon landing: The local population drives on the left.
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Fort Frederikin Frederiksted is historically significant from an Afro-conscious perspective.
Christiansted is also home to several centuries-old attractions.
Arguably, the bigger draws in Christiansted, however, are the shopping and dining venues.
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Top restaurants in the neighborhood includeSavant,Cafe Christine,Galangal, andRum and Wine Bar Restaurant.
TheJack and Isaac Bay Preservebelow Goat Hill allows travelers to combine hiking and beachcombing in one rewarding adventure.
Hiking adventures here are a boon for bird-watchers or anyone seeking to commune with nature in peace and tranquility.
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Several tour operators offer half-and full-day excursions to Buck Island.
Chief among them is Captain Carl ofBuck Island Charters.
The family-owned charter company provides a nonmotorized full-sail Buck Island experience aboard trimaran sailing vessels.
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For scuba divers, nothing beats the fun atThe Wall at Cane Bay.
One of the world’s renowned dive sites, The Wall drops to depths in excess of 13,000 feet.
The deep waters here teem with out-of-this-world wildlife and coral formations.
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Often, they echo the island’s rich history.
And many of the newest hotels are actually updated and reimagined versions of older, historic properties.
The estate was originally founded in 1653, when the Knights of Malta controlled St. Croix.
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Formerly a private residence, the property’s structure dates back to the 18th century.
Formerly known as Estate Butler’s Bay, the property is an 18th-century Danish sugar plantation.
Much of the grounds are devoted to developing a seaside botanical forest filled with tropical fruits and herbs.
