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Join us as we explore St. Croix! Our St. Croix blog features land activities and attractions sure to please both adventurous travelers and those seeking a relaxing vacation. A Hike through Canaan GutGoToStCroix.com joined the St. Croix Environmental Association and BushTribe Eco Adventures on a hike through Canaan Gut up the back of Blue Mountain. [...]

Join the us as we explore the waters surrounding St. Croix. From skimming across the surface to exploring what’s underneath, learn about St. Croix water activities here. Stand Up PaddleMy parents are on island this week visiting us for the holidays. They have visited us a few times now and are always excited to try [...]

Plan your dream wedding on the picturesque island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.  Pick the perfect location, invite your family and friends, and celebrate island style.  Everything you need to plan your wedding:  from marriage application requirements to activities for your guests, we’ve got you covered. Marriage License Requirements and GuidelinesHere’s what you’ll need [...]

A beach lovers guide to St. Croix’s best spots to swim, snorkel, exercise, and just relax with your toes in the sand. Blue Flag Designations on St. CroixThe Blue Flag is an award given by the Foundation of Environmental Education. Seeing a Blue Flag on a beach or at a marina symbolizes that the utmost [...]

Good food and drinks make for a great experience. Bringing you restaurant suggestions, great meals we’ve enjoyed, and island inspired recipes straight from the St. Croix food scene. Mocha Jumbies CafeBesides having a creative name, this place has some seriously inventive caffeinated concoctions. I have a soft spot for their Iced Sweet Ginger Chai – [...]

The St. Croix art scene is alive and well! There is a great community of artists who are eager to share their work with you. Enjoy all types of art including painting, photography, woodwork, theater, jewelry and more! Art in the GardenArt in the Garden is an annual event hosted by St. George Village Botanical [...]

Insider tips on where to stay on St. Croix.  From bungalows to luxury resorts and everything in between. The GoToStCroix.com editors give you the inside scoop on St. Croix accommodations. Caribbean Eco Adventures “Getaway and Give” at Northside Valley Eco-VillageIf you have a high school or college aged child who is looking for some outdoor [...]

Learn about the medicinal and practical uses of our most common plants. Read about the importance of our agricultural products, and realize how they have not only shaped our lives, but our economy and culture as well. Trees- Turpentine TreeTurpentine Tree This tree can grow to 40 feet or more living wildly in deciduous woods, [...]

Many different species call St. Croix home.  Learn about the different animals, birds, and other wildlife you many encounter during your stay on St. Croix. Fauna- Sphinx Moth CaterpillarsSphinx Moth Caterpillars An full grown larvae can grow up to 10 inches long! Amazingly, when they develop into their adult stage of a moth, they are [...]