Introducing The Cove Hotel St. Croix
Welcome to your peaceful escape on St. Croix’s scenic North Shore, The Cove Hotel. This boutique hotel offers all-suite, all-ocean-view accommodations overlooking the scenic North Shore — modern comfort wrapped in quiet Caribbean serenity. Located between Salt River and Cane Bay, The Cove, formerly the Arawak Bay Inn at Salt River, has been completely remodeled, […]
Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park
A long-time vision to honor the Maroons of St. Croix is now a reality. The U.S. Virgin Islands has secured 2,386 acres of forested and coastal land in the northwest of St. Croix. This land is preserved as the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park. This landmark achievement was championed for decades by Professor Olasee Davis. As […]
Prosperity Farm Distillery Tour
St. Croix’s newest attraction, Prosperity Farm Distillery, is the island’s only farm-to-bottle distillery. Unlike St. Croix’s rum distilleries, Prosperity Farm grows sugarcane and produces spirits made from the fresh cane juice rather than molasses, like gin and amaro. Visitors can take a 50 minute walking tour and guided tasting. This experience takes you behind the […]
Shop St. Croix’s Secondhand, Consignment and Thrift Stores
Prices on goods are going up, and rising tariffs, expensive shipping, and customs on imported items makes it more important (and cheaper) than ever to shop local! Consignment, thrift and secondhand stores are becoming increasingly important for their environmental, economic, and social benefits. St. Croix has several of these stores, offering sustainable and affordable shopping, […]
VI Hail is St. Croix’s Uber-Style Rideshare App
There’s now an app to hail a reliable, convenient ride on St. Croix! VI Hail is St. Croix’s premier Transportation Network Company, offering ridesharing (or ride-hailing) across the island. Similar to Uber or Lyft stateside, VI Hail allows you to hire a personal driver through an app to take you where you need to go. […]
VITAL is Blazing Trails on St. Croix
The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance (VITAL) is a non-profit organization in St. Croix working hard with residents, government and community leaders across the island to bring multi-use pathways for people of all ages and abilities to St. Croix and the Virgin Islands. From clearing hiking trails to installing signage and creating walking/biking pathways, VITAL is bringing […]
St. Croix Businesses for Sale
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business here in paradise? Then we have great news for you! There are several well established businesses for sale here on St. Croix that could be just the ticket to get you started. From popular local boutiques to inns and vacation rentals, these businesses already have locations […]
Florence Williams Public Library Now Open
Few places come to mind when thinking of spaces that are as integral to community as the public library. We go to the hospital when we’re sick, we go to school to learn, and we go to the library when we want to explore. It’s a place to quietly congregate, fostering community with a safe […]
Christiansted’s Vibrant Nightlife
If you’re looking for nightlife on St. Croix, head to Christiansted! A historic downtown district full of restaurants, bars and lounges, Christiansted is the place to be when the sun goes down. Here you’ll find live music, dancing, karaoke, crab races and more. The boardwalk really comes alive at night, with locals and visitors gathering […]
Experience Elegance at Castle St. Croix
Situated on over 102 acres crowning an East End hilltop sits the opulent Castle St. Croix. While not a castle in the traditional sense, this stunning villa turned wedding and event venue will make you and your guests feel like royalty. Castle St. Croix is one of the US Virgin Island’s most iconic properties. It […]
Cruzan Rum, a St. Croix Tradition
Cruzan Rum, has been voted one of the best in the world, and is a large source of local island pride as a rum whose roots date as far back as the 17th century. Only on St. Croix is it possible to tour the rum distillery to learn the history and see production of Cruzan […]
Sonya Ltd. Celebrates 60 Years
St. Croix has been HOOKED on Sonya’s island jewelry since the doors opened in 1964 and they started producing handwrought “fine island jewelry” here on St. Croix, most notably the original St. Croix Hook bracelet. Decades later, 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of Sonya Ltd! Sonya Hough herself is the designer of the original St. […]
Introducing The Grange Estate
Built in the days when sugar was king, The Grange Estate is located in an area of rolling hills approximately 1.5 miles inland from Christiansted. The 26 acre estate includes a tree lined driveway leading up to the lovingly restored greathouse originally built by Alexander Hamilton’s aunt and uncle, James and Ann Lytton. As you […]
Inshore Fishing on the South Shore
While most people have heard of offshore or deep sea fishing, the concept of inshore fishing may be unfamiliar. Both types of fishing can be found here on St. Croix, but inshore fishing is done in shallow waters near (or even from) the shorelines. These inshore areas are mostly protected from large waves by the […]
Historical Sailing Tours of Salt River Bay
Did you know that many infamous pirates sailed the waters of St. Croix? In fact, hundreds of years before Salt River Bay became a national park it was a favorite landing spot for many pirates, buccaneers and privateers like Jean Martel, Blackbeard, Sam Bellamy, and Black Ceasar. Now you can sail the same waters of […]
Historic Charm, Modern Luxury at The Buccaneer
We’re checking in at the first hotel in St. Croix to be built and operated by an island family, The Buccaneer. One of the most iconic hotels in all of the US Virgin Islands, this oceanfront beauty is located on the East End of St. Croix on Beauregard Bay. This is a beautiful place, with […]
Outdoor Movies on St. Croix
St. Croix is the land of endless Caribbean summer, making it the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor movie. There are a wide range of movies available, from recent blockbusters to environmental documentaries; many are suitable for all ages, and most are free to attend. So, grab a blanket or lawn chair, pack a snack, […]
Take a Snorkel Tour on a Seascooter
Taking a motorized snorkel tour with Mermaid Adventures was the highlight of my summer! This unique excursion allows you to snorkel the Frederiksted Pier and swim with sea turtles. You will be effortlessly propelled through the Caribbean Sea on an underwater scooter. It’s part adventure tour, part watersport, part marine ecology, and 100% fun for […]
This is Carambola Beach Resort
Carambola Beach Resort is Becoming Club Med: What Could the Future Hold for St. Croix’s Iconic North Shore Resort? For decades, Carambola Beach Resort has been one of St. Croix’s most recognizable and beloved destinations. Nestled between lush rainforest-covered hills and the turquoise waters of Davis Bay, the resort’s spectacular setting has long made it […]
Get Mud on the Tires on an ATV Tour!
There is nothing like exploring St. Croix from the back of an ATV! Gecko’s Island Adventures offers ATV tours through the rainforest that provide excitement, fun, and epic views the whole family will enjoy. So, lace up your tennis shoes, and grab clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, and come along with us on an […]
Bleu Chocolà t Workshop on St. Croix
Chef Erika Dupree Cline is serving up chocolate, love and happiness at the new Bleu Chocolà t Workshop in Christiansted. A world class pastry chef and chocolatier, Erika uses her well-honed skills to serve joy to everyone who bites into one of her delightful confections. Luckily, she has made St. Croix home and her chocolate workshop […]
Hotel Spotlight : Feather Leaf Inn
This beautifully restored 17th century estate in Butler Bay, now called The Feather Leaf Inn, may only be 2 miles north of Frederiksted town, yet feels a million miles away. A history and nature lover’s paradise, this stunning west end retreat by the sea is surrounded by rainforest and lush grounds strewn with native plans […]
RE-Introducing the King Christian Hotel
King Christian Hotel is a historic waterfront gem in Christiansted that sits directly on the edge of the Christiansted Boardwalk and a National Park. This hotel has been completely re-imagined from head to toe. We’ve included lots of photos of this stunning property, including the common areas. Take a photo tour of this gorgeous property with us! […]
St. Croix Now a National Heritage Area
St. Croix was officially designated a National Heritage Area in 2023, formally recognizing the importance of island’s history, culture and unique landscapes to the history and heritage of the United States. St. Croix’s art, music, dance, food, folklore and culture have been shaped by centuries of people who have lived here and the bounty of […]
RE-Introducing The Waves at Cane Bay
Come with us to a little waterfront gem in St. Croix’s beautiful Cane Bay area, appropriately named The Waves at Cane Bay. This stylish property has been completely re-imagined from head to toe. Like a story book, we’ve included lots of beautiful photos of this north shore beauty, as well as the onsite restaurant, AMA, […]
Stargazing on St. Croix
With clear skies, and several places on the island with little to no light pollution, St. Croix offers perfect conditions for stargazing. Places like Point Udall out on the East End, or Ham’s Bluff on the West End, offer some of the best conditions for observing the night sky because they are located so remotely […]
Sion Farm Distillery, Home of Mutiny Island Vodka
Historically known for our rum distilleries, St. Croix is also where you’ll find the only distillery in the world turning breadfruit into gold…gold medal-winning vodka, that is. Sion Farm Distillery was opened in 2019 to produce Mutiny Island Vodka®, billed as: ‘the world’s first and only Island Vodka, made from breadfruit, that delivers the true […]
Learn to Dance with St. Croix Ballroom & Latin
St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio is so much more than just a place to learn to dance. When you open the doors of their studio, you are greeted warmly and welcomed into a diverse community you never knew existed here on St. Croix. While they make it easy for anyone to learn to […]
5 Ways to Beat the Heat on St. Croix
During the summertime, it can be hot and muggy here on St. Croix. On the plus side, we are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, so you can always take a dip to cool off. But, aside from heading to the beach, the island offers many other ways to keep your cool that don’t involve getting […]
St. Croix: The Next Generation
Exciting things are happening as the next generation begins to renovate historic places, design their own lifestyle brands, acquire popular tour companies that have been around for decades, and more. On the surface, St. Croix is the same quaint Caribbean island we have all come to know and love. Quiet stretches of sandy beach, world-class […]