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ncrowded and unspoiled. Escape to St. Croix and stay awhile! The largest of the US Virgin Islands, citizens don’t need a passport to visit. Find blue waters, trade winds, lush landscapes, a rich culture, and friendly folks. Come to dive, fish, golf, shop, eat, experience our history, or just relax and soak up the island vibe. Plan your wedding, honeymoon, romantic get-away or family vacation and stay with us at one of our big or small, graciously local hotels!

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort, familyowned since 1945, is on the beach just one mile from downtown Christiansted. Choose from 138 guestrooms with private balconies or patios; four restaurants for dining. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, practice your swing on the golf course and tennis courts, or take a dip in one of the two outdoor swimming pools—all without leaving the property! www.thebuccaneer.com

Carambola Beach Resort, a Marriott Renaissance hotel at secluded Estate Davis Bay, is a get-away like no other. Lush surroundings, cozy, private villas, breathtaking ocean views, a storied property, once owned by Laurence Rockefeller, set among Northshore ruins. Beautiful pool, private beach, beachfront dining and drinks, and Caribbean hospitality. www.marriott.com

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino, an allinclusive, adult-only (18+) experience on the East End, has been completely renovated. Redesigned rooms and hillside suites, a wide range of amenities, including two freshwater pools, tennis, fitness center, and restaurants. Unlimited food, drinks, and nonmotorized water sports. www.diviresorts.com

Grapetree Bay Hotel & Villas, is a newly renovated and restored beachfront 1960s boutique hotel. Charming and family-friendly with the Sea Terrace Restaurant & Bar, pool, hiking trails, and snorkeling. Eighteen large ocean-view rooms! Local art murals by Barbara Gelardi throughout. www.grapetreebayhotel.com

Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Rentals is a gated, historic Frederiksted property, an old Danish parsonage, within walking distance to beaches, the pier, shopping, and dining.

Six units, all new studios or 1 bedrooms with charming 1/2-acre garden, BBQ/kitchen, and pool. Wifi, AC in bedrooms, and full-time owners on property. Good reviews! www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620.

Club Comanche, Hotel St. Croix is a small, landmark hotel within the Christiansted National Historic District. The first hotel in Christiansted and built by Ted Dale in 1945, its headed for its 75th Anniversary in 2023. There are twenty rooms overflowing with West Indian charm; stay in the Main House or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse connected by a wooden skywalk bridge over Strand Street. The sugar mill replica on the harbor once served as a Honeymoon Suite. Convenient to the casino, shopping, restaurants, dive shops and seaplane terminal. www.clubcomanche.com www.holger-hotel.com

Holger Danske Hotel, is on the Christiansted boardwalk overlooking the harbor. Fresh water pool and just a ferry ride to the beach on Protestant Cay in the middle of the harbor! Minutes away from shops, historic sights, tours, and watersports. Boutique size, 42 rooms. Large balconies, Wi-fi, restaurant, large pool deck. Charming and convenient!

Taxi Services

Epidel Taxi & Tours ......................... 340-643-0205

Believe It Taxi Service 340-690-3774 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport: 340-778-1088

Sample Taxi Rates

FROM AIRPORT TO:

Buccaneer Hotel...................................$30......($15)

Cane Bay................................................$30......($15)

Carambola Beach Resort...................$30......($15)

Christiansted.........................................$25.....($15)

Club St. Croix........................................$25.....($15)

Colony Cove.........................................$25......($15)

Coakley Bay Condos..........................$40......($20)

Divi Carina Bay Resort......................$50......($25)

Frederiksted..........................................$20......($10)

Grapetree Bay Hotel............................$50......($25)

Green Cay Marina..............................$40......($20)

Hospital..................................................$20.....($10)

La Grande Princesse...........................$25......($15)

La Vallee................................................$30......($15)

Lorraine Village...................................$20......($10)

Morning Star .......................................$25......($15)

Queens Quarter...................................$25......($15)

Sand Castle on the Beach..................$20......($10)

Sunny Isle area.....................................$20......($10)

Taxi Information

■ Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street near Government House and in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.

CONFIRM THE RATE BEFORE GETTING IN A TAXI AS TAXIS ARE NOT METERED ON ST. CROIX. RATES MUST BE POSTED IN THE TAXI.

■ These taxi rates to and from the Airport and Towns were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the VI Legislature. Look for only licensed taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate.

■ Luggage—A flat rate of $2. Per bag is added for each passenger. The rate for items larger than 30” x 29” will not exceed $4.

■ Questions or Complaints—Call the VI Taxi Cab Commission at 340-773-1561, M-F, 8am-noon, 1-5pm. www.tcc@vi.gov