Category: Blog

Get Fit St. Croix

Who says exercise has to be boring? Here on St. Croix you’ll find tons of fun ways to get in shape, whether or not you like to go to the gym. From fitness classes to water sports, there is something for everyone at every fitness level. St. Croix is a fitness island!  Each year the island […]

Sunday Funday on St. Croix

If you have been on St. Croix for even a few days you have probably heard the term ‘Sunday Funday’.  What is Sunday Funday?  Well, it’s pretty self explanatory…it’s the weekly celebration of Sunday, the island’s day of rest and relaxation.  While Sunday Funday can represent something as simple as heading to your favorite beach […]

Choosing a Rental House on St. Croix

The prospect of moving to St. Croix and living in the Caribbean can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming.  Generally, the first priority for when relocating to the island is finding a place to live.  If you have never lived on St. Croix, and especially if you have never lived on an island, I […]

Favorite St. Croix Beach Bars

Let’s face it, when you think of vacationing in the Caribbean you imagine yourself with your toes in the sand and a tropical cocktail (or beer) in your hand as you look out over the brilliant blue water.  Well, St. Croix has a variety of beach bars that will allow you to make your dreams […]

Parking on St. Croix

We are often asked about the parking situation on St. Croix, particularly for visitors deciding whether or not to rent a car while here on-island.  In most places, parking on the island is free.  Many free-standing hotels, resorts, restaurants, and attractions have plenty of free parking available.  Parking is allowed along the streets and in […]

Quiet Reflection at The Labyrinth

I find it surprising how many wonderful places can be unintentionally hidden, even from locals, here on the island of St. Croix.  The most recent example I discovered is the Labyrinth at Estate Mount Washington on the West End of the island.  Many people drive by the unsuspecting turn that leads you to Estate Mount […]

Go Green, St. Croix!

As more and more of us realize how our daily lives can affect the environment, it is crucial for us to understand and implement ways to reduce our negative impact. Here on St. Croix, we are surrounded by the beauty that nature provides us, and yet it seems as if we are behind the times […]

Frederiksted Pier

The Frederiksted Pier is one of St. Croix’s most iconic sites and an attraction that everyone visiting St. Croix should see.  The Pier, named the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility, is in the heart of Frederiksted town on the West End.  The town was settled in the late 1600s and has a fascinating history that […]

Supporting Community Theatre

As with many community theatres, CCT is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Their mission is making theatrical productions available to residents of St. Croix and visitors. Founded in 1985, CCT produces at least five plays each year in their theater in Orange Grove and past shows have included plays such as: A Raisin in the Sun, The Odd Couple, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Little Shop of Horrors, South Pacific and The Full Monty.

The Miracle of Coconut

My husband, away for two weeks, has left me with 7 coconuts waiting to be cut open with our newly sharpened machete. It is a sight that fills me with pride and helps me sleep better at night knowing that if all else fails in the world, I have a tree full of coconuts to […]

Uptown Style in the Downtown District

Looking to do some shopping on St. Croix? Downtown Christiansted’s historic buildings are filled with unique boutiques, art galleries and local jewelers, giving it a quaint yet “uptown” feel that makes downtown impossible to resist. With so many locally made designs and original artwork to choose from, St. Croix’s retailers make buying local absolutely delightful!

Hunt and Spear a Lionfish

The Lionfish, a ferocious predator, has taken over the reefs in the Bahamas and destroyed diverse populations of juvenile fish, disrupting the eco-system.

The Lawaetz Family Museum

A person would be extremely fortunate to have the history of one of St. Croix’s oldest and most interesting families, the Lawaetz family, told to them by Kai and Irene Lawaetz, long-time Danish Crucians and charming raconteurs. We had just that unique fortune. We had come to the Lawaetz Family Museum at Estate Little La Grange […]

Humpback Whales Migrating by St. Croix

I was having dinner at The Landing Beach Bar at Cane Bay with my family when I noticed some of the staff and customers were standing up and intently peering out over the water. I happened to turn around in my seat just in time to see something breach the water off in the distance. […]

Geocaching…a worldwide scavenger hunt!

Geocaching is a fun and adventurous way to enjoy St. Croix, even for those that have lived here for years. According to the current geocaching.com map of St. Croix, there are 26 geocaches of varying sizes and diverse locations.

Jump Up St. Croix!

One of the must experience events here on St. Croix is to attend one of the four annual Jump Ups in Christiansted. If you are not familiar with the concept of a ‘Jump Up’ imagine a community wide block party meets a street fair! At 6pm the beautiful historic town of Christiansted is filled with […]

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Give it a Try!

Looking for something new to try? Why not learn stand up paddle boarding (commonly known as SUP)?! At one time or another you have probably been on a beach somewhere and seen people out on the water paddle boarding. I personally always wondered: is easy to do or hard to do? Some people make it […]

Christiansted Dog Parade

One thing you will notice right away about St. Croix is that the people here love their dogs! In fact, they love them so much that dogs get their own annual parade! In February each year Krewe de Croix (a non-profit group of Lousiana transplants and Mardi Gras enthusiasts) puts on a fun event called […]

Simple Living on the West End

Driving north from Frederiksted, you would never know that the small Northside Valley sign tucked among the bougainvillea led to such an incredible place. An “off-the-beaten-path” accommodation option for your St. Croix vacation with effortless eco-friendly comfort, Northside Valley offers beautiful eco villas that minimizes the impact of human habitation on the surrounding environment. Ginger Vanderveer, owner […]

My St. Croix Destination Wedding

Some of the best wedding planning inspiration comes from real life weddings. What have other brides done that you’d like to include in your wedding…or avoid? GoToStCroix.com Editor, Sam, had the pleasure of planning her own destination wedding here on St. Croix. While she is a resident of St. Croix, most of the wedding guests (70 out of 80) came from off island. It was a St. Croix destination wedding for everyone but the bride and groom. Here is Sam & CJ’s Real St. Croix wedding…

Activity Ideas for Wedding Guests and Newlyweds

While you are not required to plan every day of your wedding guests trips, it is nice to have some group activities and optional excursions planned for while they are here. Many of your guests may be piggy-backing their family vacation onto your big day, so leave some time for guests to do their own […]

Harbor Cam is now Hi-Def, Streaming Video

On St. Croix, there’s only 1 webcam that brings you the St Croix Scene! And now, it’s in Hi-Definition Streaming Video, and you can use it on your mobile phone.

St. Croix Manners Matter

St. Croix is a real Caribbean island with real West Indian people, from many different islands. The people here are very reserved and proper, and manners are extremely important. To make the most of your hard earned vacation, you should be aware of some manners and customs that matter to the residents of St. Croix; […]

Blue Flag Designations on St. Croix

The Blue Flag is a prestigious eco-label award given by the Foundation of Environmental Education to beaches, marinas or boats across 46 different countries. Seeing a Blue Flag on a beach or at a marina symbolizes that the utmost care goes into maintaining that area along with ensuring the safety of and educating those who […]

Day Tripping to Buck Island

A trip to St. Croix would not be complete without day tripping to Buck Island. Located just 1 1/2 miles off the northeast shore of Christiansted, St. Croix, Buck Island is easily accessible from Christiansted, Green Cay Marina and the St. Croix Yacht Club. As one of only three Underwater National Monuments in the United […]

The Grange: A Historic Greathouse

Many years ago a rustic gravel lane shaded by duel rows of lignum vitae and mahogany trees caught our eye as we were exploring St. Croix. We turned in and were richly rewarded with our first sighting of the historic 18th century greathouse known as The Grange. Amazingly, Jane, the custodian of Estate Grange (a […]

Underwater Wedding

St. Croix residents John Santino and Toni Wilson made history in 2010…by breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest underwater wedding. 103 certified divers, including the bride and groom, submerged for the brief nuptials at Rainbow Beach, easily surpassing the existing record of 39 underwater guests.  To verify their presence, guests signed […]

Senepol Cattle : A Crucian Breed

It all started a long time ago in 1860 when a man named George Elliott decided to import 60 Senegalese (N’Dama) heifers and two bulls from Senegal West Africa. Mr. Henry Nelthropp, owner of Granard Estates, immediately started buying offspring from Elliott and by 1889 the herd at Granard Estate had grown to 250 cattle. […]