What
To Bring And How To Wear It
Life
here in the Caribbean is very laid back and relaxed. However, if you
feel that you can not live with out your blow dryers, curling irons or electric
razors, you'll be happy to know that an adapter is not necessary.
Of course, you are going to want to bring your swimsuit, but please, bring
something to wear over it when in public. Island dress is casual,
but bathing suits, short shorts and shirts that are unbuttoned are usually
frowned upon while walking around town or in stores. Cotton clothes
are preferred to avoid overheating. Men usually do not wear ties or
jackets and nobody bothers with rain coats. Hats and sunscreen are
a must to protect you from the sun. Even if you tan easily, the sun
will burn you if you're not prepared, ruining what could be your best vacation. |
Communication
With The Outside World
If
you can't pull yourself away from the hustle and bustle of stateside life,
St. Croix can accommodate you. Our local telephone calls from coin-operated
phones are 25 cents for each five minutes. Our local area code has
recently changed to 340. We are part of the U.S. Postal System with
first class mail now costing 34 cents for the first ounce of a letter.
Post cards can be sent for 21 cents. One-ounce International letters
can be sent for 80 cents an international postcards now for 75 cents.
On St. Croix we have six post offices to serve you. There are two
in Christiansted, Gallows Bay, Kingshill, Sunny Isle, and Frederiksted.
There is one internet cafe for you to check your
email. |
| Do's |
Don'ts |
| Please,
DO DRIVE ON THE LEFT! |
Do
Not drive on the beaches which are habitats to many endangered species. |
| Enjoy
the beaches and the sun. Do wear sunscreen. |
Do
Not take shells from the sea (it is illegal and cruel). |
Do take your camera...everywhere. |
Do Not step on sea urchins (little black spiny critters on rocks). |
Do take your trash with you... even your cigarette butts if you're a smoker.
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Do Not litter. And do not throw anything into the ocean! |
Do swim and snorkel with a buddy. |
Do Not carry a lot of money. |
Do admire the beauty of St. Croix but please leave it how you found it.
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Do Not feed the fish. |
Do follow your common sense. |
Do
Not walk at night by yourself. |
Do lock your car. |
Do Not leave valuables in your car or unattended otherwise. |
Do relax. |
Do Not be afraid of the lizards, they eat bugs not people.
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Do check out our fruits page to see what
you can eat. |
Do Not pick or eat any unidentified fruit. They may be poisonous.
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Helpful
Numbers
Emergency
Police, Fire, and Ambulance: 911
VI Search and Rescue: 340-773-7150
FBI: 340-774-5398 |
St.
Croix Hospital: 340-778-6311
Alcoholics Anonymous: 340-776-5283
Al-Anon/ACOA: 340-778-9271
American Red Cross: 340-778-5104 |
Organizations
American Express: 340-773-9500
Cruise Ship Arrival Information: 340-772-0357
National Park Service: 340-773-1460
St. Croix Environmental Assoc.: 340-773-1989 |
Tourist
Information: 340-773-0495
or from the mainland: 1-800-372-USVI
U.S. Customs: 340-773-5650 |
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Photo
Tips
St.
Croix is a photographer's dream. From the lush rainforest of the west
end to the dry cactus of St. Croix's east end and all the wonderful beaches
in between, there are endless opportunities for stunning pictures.
Here are a few tips to ensure that you can have great memories and photos
to match. Because of the intense light, slower film like 100
or 200 ASA will be the most practical. For non-automatic exposure
cameras, cut the exposure down a stop or two when at the beach since the
water and sand will reflect a lot of the brightness. While at the
beach, experiment with underwater photography. Many dive shops and
water sports stores rent disposal and underwater cameras. Waterproof housing
is also available for high quality equipment. For a clear image, 100
ASA film is recommended. A flash is also recommended for depths below
15 feet. One hour film development is available at several places
on the island. I have found K-mart to be the least expensive.
Others are Hughes Photo in Sunny Isle, and Rogers Photo off Rte.75.Be
sure to mark the film as underwater so that the color printer can be adjusted. |
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