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 St.
Croix is the largest of the three United States Virgin Islands.
The island's 28 miles long and has a rain forest at one
end and cactus growing at the other. Visitors to St. Croix
are impressed that the people are so friendly, there's good
duty free shopping ($1200 duty free including 6 fifths of
alcohol if one is locally produced), beaches that are beautiful,
and the snorkeling/diving is excellent. St. Croix has the
largest living reef in the Caribbean, and a wall that drops
13,200 feet! In addition, there are three golf courses including
a world class Robert Trent Jones course.
There is outstanding air service to St. Croix with direct
flights from the US and San Juan. American, Continental,
United, Delta and US Airway all have service to St. Croix.
St.
Croix Resorts & Packages
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St.
Croix Travel Information and Tips
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Getting
Around
If you plan on going around to explore the island
than a rental car is recommended. Otherwise there
are plenty of places with in walking distance if you
are staying in Christiansted.
Location
St Croix is part of the US Virgin Islands which are
a little to the east and south of Puerto Rico. St.
Croix is located approximately 40 miles south from
St. Thomas
Language
and Culture
English is the official language.
Airport
and Taxes
There are no departure taxes in St Croix
Entry
Requirements
St Croix is part of the United States. While you are
traveling in a territory of the United States, proof
of citizenship will be required for your return back
to Puerto Rico or the Continental US. So, make sure
you bring your passport or birth certificate.
Climate
Average temperatures range from 77 degrees in January
to, 82 degrees in July and 78 degrees in November.
Time
St. Croix is on Atlantic Standard Time, but does not
recognize daylight savings time. So; in winter months
it is one hour ahead of Eastern (Florida) time and
during the summer it is the same as Eastern Daylight
time.
Currency/Credit
Cards
US dollar, all major credit cards are accepted
Electricity
110 V, 60Hz
Services
Car
Rentals
Judi of Croix Car Rentals
877-903-2123
Centerline Car Rentals
(888) 288-8755
Skyline Car Rentals
877-719-5990
Marinas
St. Croix Marine
A full-service marine boat yard, fully stocked marine
store. Dealers for Mercury, Mariner, Honda, Evinrude,
Johnson Outboards, Boston Whaler, Hydrosport, APEX
Inflatable Boats, and Northern Lights Generators.
Sales and service for most marine engines. 60-ton
marine travellift. Best fuel prices in the Caribbean.
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