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Disc Golf at The Reef

For years The Reef has offered a nine hole golf course that is the eastern most golf course in the U.S. Now, in addition to their traditional nine hole golf course, The Reef offers the only disc golf course in the Caribbean! Started back in the mid-1970’s, disc golf is one of today’s fastest growing sports.…

Treat the Kids to Miniature Golf

St. Croix offers a seemly endless series of water-based activities to do with the family, but what if you want to stay dry? Then treat the kids to a round of miniature golf! The Links at Divi Carina Bay Resort offers a full 18-hole miniature golf course that will provide hours of entertainment for you…

Sunrise at Point Udall

While sunsets are known worldwide for their romantic ambiance, sunrises seem to be sadly overlooked. Watching the sunset on a day you have spent with someone you love is certainly beautiful, but to watch the sunrise with that special someone is to see the promise of a new day dawn. If you are lucky enough…

The Rattan Wine Walk

The Rattan Wine Walk is an enjoyable way of supporting the local St. Croix community with the added benefit of being an elegant night out. The largest annual fundraiser for the Rattan Montessori School, the Rattan Wine Walk offers guests the opportunity to explore the beautiful ruins and fully restored sugarmill of the historic Estate Belvedere whilst enjoying…

Enjoy Unique Live Entertainment

While you are here on St. Croix, take the opportunity to indulge in some live entertainment. The island offers a wide variety of lively performances for your enjoyment – from cultural dancers and local musicians to fire dancing gypsies, there is something for everyone of every age. Better still, you can find nightly entertainment scattered…

Horseback Riding on the North Shore

If you would like to experience St. Croix from a whole new perspective, you should see it from the back of a horse. Whether you have ever been horseback riding or not, you won’t want to miss an opportunity to take a ride with Stephen O’Dea of Equus Riding Tours. This won’t be your typical trail ride…

Hike to Jack and Isaac Bays

Jack and Isaac Bays are the living embodiment of what you imagine a quintessential Caribbean beach to be, but there is a bit of hike required to get to them. Once you do get there, you will find picturesque beaches of soft, white sand, surrounded by the turquoise Caribbean Sea and a barrier reef teeming…

Visit the Site of Colombus' Landing

Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve on St. Croix contains the only known site where members of an expedition led by Christopher Columbus set foot on what is now United States territory. In 1493, on his second visit to the New World, Christopher Columbus sent a party of men ashore to the…

Family Fun at the Crab Races

Ladies and gentlemen, start your…hermit crabs? That’s right, here on St. Croix one of the most well attended sporting events on island is the weekly crab races. Held at multiple resort, bar and restaurant locations across the island, these ‘high-stakes’ racing events are fun for the whole family. You can pick a crab and participate, or…

Take a Hike to the Annaly Bay Tide Pools

The Annaly Bay tide pools are a series of large, naturally formed pools found on St. Croix’s beautiful North Shore. While accessing these pools is a bit of a challenging hike, it is worth every single step. On your way to the tide pools, you will hike through a portion of the island’s rainforest and…

Enjoy a Free Waterfront Jazz Concert

There is just something smooth and sultry about jazz that makes it the perfect music for setting a romantic mood. While recorded jazz is great, live jazz is even better. Imagine listening to some live jazz with the one you love, at a historical waterfront venue on St. Croix, as the sun sets over the Caribbean…it doesn’t…

Brush Up on Your Bush Skills

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to survive in the wild? The idea of learning and practicing survival skills is growing in popularity across the globe, and St. Croix is no exception. Here on the island we refer to the rainforest and uncultivated areas of the island as the ‘bush’, and…

Visit Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is a true Caribbean gem found right here on the southwestern end of St. Croix. Most visitors go to Sandy Point to see one of the most pristine, white sand beaches in all of the Caribbean, but Sandy Point holds so much more. Within its 383 acres, Sandy Point is…

Build a Sand Castle

Building a sand castle is a fun beach activity for children of all ages, whether you are 3 or 93. Many of us have fond memories of childhood beach vacations where we dug in the sand and built sand castles with our friends and family. Why not continue this tradition today with your family and friends while you…

Drive the Scenic North Shore Coast

St. Croix offers many scenic drives, but in my opinion the drive along the North Shore coast is the most picturesque. North Shore Road winds along the northern coast of the island between Salt River Bay and the way to the eastern tip of the rainforest. As you drive alongside the blue Caribbean Sea you…

Drive to Point Udall, Easternmost Point of the U.S.

While you are here on St. Croix, I recommend that you take the very scenic drive all the way up to Point Udall at the far East End of the St. island – as far as you can go. Point Udall offers stunning panoramic sea views, and is the easternmost point of the United States.…

Take a Sunset Stroll on Frederiksted Pier

There is no better way to end a day on St. Croix then by watching the sunset on the Caribbean Sea. On the West End of the island, the Frederiksted Pier offers an amazing venue for this nightly painting of the sky and sea. So, take the time to grab the hands of your loved…

Try Your Luck at the Casino

Feeling lucky? Then head over to Divi Carina Bay Casino and put your luck to the test. Enjoy all your favorite casino games, along with great drinks, a friendly staff, and live entertainment on the weekends. While Las Vegas may be a mecca for gamblers the world over, Divi Carina Bay Casino offers casino action right alongside the…

Wave to Your Family & Friends on the Webcam!

As St. Croix’s ever watchful eye, the GoToStCroix.com webcam on the Christiansted boardwalk has seen it all. On a ‘normal’ day, you can see the calm, blue waters of Christiansted Harbor dotted with boats gently rocking in the trade wind breezes. As the day goes by, you can watch boats come and go from the harbor, ferrying visitors and residents…

If you like seeing new places, especially off the beaten path, grab your camera and cowboy hat because we have an adventure for you. Experience St. Croix’s tropical rainforest from the inside-out, eat fruit right off the trees, and walk the beach along the Caribbean Sea. Paul Wojcie and Jill Hurd, owners and managers of…