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Family-Friendly Cottages by the Sea
Imagine the charm of a quintessential 1950’s lakeside resort in the Catskill Mountains (à la “Dirty Dancing”), but located instead on a white sand strewn Caribbean beach. Got the picture? Now, add in…
Read MoreGoat: From the Rockies to St. Croix
From cooking soup in a closet in the Rocky Mountains, to opening a restaurant with a sweeping Buck Island view here on St. Croix, Scott and Caroline Jackson have worked…
Read MoreVirgin Kayak : Paddlesports in Salt River
Located in Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, Virgin Kayak Tours offers more than their name implies. Virgin Kayak is the only Hobie dealership on St. Croix, and the…
Read MoreAir Ambulance Service on St. Croix
Many people dream of living the island life, and while it can be amazing, it also comes with it’s own set of challenges. One of the drawbacks to living on…
Read MoreThe Reef: More Than Golf & Tennis
If you’ve driven by The Reef Golf Course recently, you’ve probably noticed that the course is greening up and looking great…but, that’s not the only thing happening at The Reef. Known…
Read MoreThe St. Croix Beauty Buzz
Beautiful things are happening here on St. Croix! If you are familiar with beauty buzz words like ‘clean’ and ‘eco-conscious’ you’ll be happy to know that the St. Croix beauty…
Read MoreCane Bay Getaway
Cane Bay on St. Croix’s stunning North Shore is a popular spot for both visitors and locals. Offering world class diving, a beautiful stretch of white sand beach, and warm…
Read MoreSt. Croix Gift Giving Guide
St. Croix Gift Giving Guide Want a souvenir to take home as a gift for someone special? Spending the holidays on St. Croix? If you are looking for something truly unique, go Crucian! Shop local and buy locally made products and gifts, or give gift certificates for local restaurants, services or attractions. Not only will you…
Read MoreCenterline Reopens La Reine Location
More than 30 years ago, Centerline Car Rentals opened its original location on Centerline Road. Since then they have expanded to offer convenient locations at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, and in Christiansted near the seaplane terminal. Centerline has a great reputation among it’s customers, and has been a local favorite here for decades. Following Hurricane Maria…
Read MoreKendall Holmes Invents the K-Mill 360
Here at GoToStCroix.com we often refer to St. Croix as the “fitness island” because of the wide variety of fitness venues, activities and events available year-round. What many may not know is that St. Croix is also home to one of the newest advancements in treadmill technology. Kendall Holmes, owner of the popular local Studio…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Budget St. Croix
To most people, renting a car is a necessity of travel that doesn’t warrant anymore thought than getting the best deal. But, when you look at the process from the rental car company’s perspective, a lot goes into giving a customer the best possible experience. Careel Shillingford and her amazing staff at St. Croix’s Budget…
Read MoreSt. Croix in Pro Sports
St. Croix in Pro Sports The island of St. Croix has produced quite a few professional athletes. While many of you know that Tim Duncan is a proud Crucian, you may be surprised at the number of professional level sports players that have been born and/or raised on St. Croix. From baseball and basketball, to…
Read MorePreparing Your Home for Hurricane Season
As hurricane season closes in on St. Croix, we are reminded of the importance of hurricane preparedness. While technology has made forecasting tropical storms and hurricanes more accurate, they can still be unpredictable. With extremely high winds and heavy rains, these storms often cause flooding, property damage, and sometimes even loss of life. The one…
Read MoreTriton’s Realm Highlights St. Croix Diving
The scuba diving on St. Croix is as diverse as the island’s stunning landscape. You can dive reefs, wrecks, walls, canyons, and even a commercial pier all in one trip. To highlight some of these dives, we found and shared some fantastic narrated dive videos from Triton’s Realm on the GoToStCroix.com YouTube channel. Now, we want…
Read MoreJewelry Collections for a Cause
St. Croix is home to many talented jewelers who create unique, handcrafted artisan and fine jewelry. The island is also home to community spirit like I have experienced no where else. When these two forces combine, the result is stunning collections of jewelry designed to raise both funds and awareness for some of St. Croix’s…
Read Moreib Adopts a Local School
As if there weren’t enough reasons to love the team at ib designs, let’s add their most recent community service project to the list. While most of you know ib designs for their stunning collections of locally handcrafted ‘feel good’ jewelry, Kris and Whealan Massicott and their ib family have recently taken on a major project…
Read MoreRevitalizing Pan Am Pavilion
Pan Am Pavilion has been a Christiansted destination for decades, offering quaint boutiques, small offices, and restaurants. If you haven’t been there, I’m sure you’ve seen pictures of the beautiful entry from Strand Street with it’s historic Danish brick arches dripping with ferns. Like many buildings and businesses on St. Croix, this little gem recently…
Read MoreSocial Distancing Activities
St. Croix offers lots of fun activities that take advantage of our wide open spaces and stunning views. With the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of everyone’s mind, you’ll be glad to know the island hosts a diverse range of activities that happen to lend themselves naturally to social distancing. Enjoy the natural beauty of St….
Read MoreSt. Croix on Screen
St. Croix on Screen The island of St. Croix has made quite a few on-screen appearances. If you wonder why, just look around. St. Croix has been chosen as the backdrop for, or even the star of many a television show, movie, travel vlog, and even commercials because of our white sandy beaches, calm Caribbean…
Read MoreNew Owners, Same Businesses
As time marches on, some well established St. Croix businesses, many that have been around for decades, are changing hands. Don’t worry, that’s not a bad thing! With new owners taking over, you get to keep many of the things you love about the original business while also seeing some updates and improvements. On that…
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