Everything Melanie and I had seen and done our past week in St. Croix had been more amazing than we could have imagined. Even with all our fun, there was still one thing on my bucket list we hadn’t accomplished: seeing a sea turtle. Knowing I love to snorkel, our friends on the island always said one of the most popular places to snorkel in Frederiksted was the Frederiksted Pier. With a free afternoon, we grabbed our masks, snorkels, and towels and went to cross off a lifelong goal of mine.
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Discover the Natural Beauty of the St. Croix Rainforest by Hiking to the Historic Creque Dam
St. Croix is known for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, but what many visitors don’t know is that the island is also home to a lush rainforest filled with hidden gems waiting to be discovered. One such gem is the historic Creque Dam, which offers a unique hiking experience amid the rainforest.
St. George Botanical Gardens: Preserving History and Nature
My partner, Melanie, and I have a goal to experience as much of St. Croix as we can. After taking a morning swim, we wanted to find another activity to walk around and explore. We’re so glad we found the St. George Botanical Gardens. We were expecting just some pretty plants to photograph. However, we were pleasantly surprised when the gardens were not only blossoming with wildlife, but also filled with fascinating history of St. Croix.
Golfing on St. Croix is Always a Par-ty!
Recently, I have become obsessed with the glorious sport of golfing. When my partner, Melanie, and I found out we were heading to St. Croix for a couple weeks, my instant reaction was to find the closest golf course to where we were staying. My heart leapt for joy when I saw that St. Croix has not one, but THREE main golf courses that visitors can play at. After weeks of bugging Melanie with my excitement (and asking her to be my caddy), I booked a tee time at Carambola Golf Club and got ready for one of the most beautiful rounds of my life.
“Sea” St. Croix from a Totally Different Angle: a Dazzling Sunset Cruise
My partner, Melanie, and I are new travelers to St. Croix. After a long day of snorkeling and soaking in the beauty of the island, we couldn’t imagine that our adventure-filled day could get any better. That was until our local friend told us about the most relaxing way to end such an exhilarating day: the Lyric Sails sunset cruise. St Croix is known for having one of the most beautiful sunsets in all of the Caribbean. From what we experienced, taking a sunset cruise may be one of the best decisions we made on our trip!
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Goodnight! Our First Day on St. Croix.
As travelers from the States, Zane and I were craving some excitement for our summer. We never thought that we would end up in St. Croix, but here we are! And, boy, are we amazed at the amount of culture and adventure we’ve heard of and experienced in the 24 hours we’ve been here.
Island-Hopping in the Virgin Islands: Stunning Aerial Views Aboard the Seaborne Seaplane
The Seaborne seaplane is a unique mode of transportation that offers a truly memorable experience for travelers visiting the Virgin Islands. The seaplane provides a convenient and efficient way to travel between the islands while also offering stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and its surrounding islands.
Sky Sightings in the Virgin Islands
While spending time on St Croix, I’ve seen some amazing things over the skies of the Virgin Islands this week. From military exercises with A-10 Warthogs, Apache Helicopters, and C-130 Gunship planes flying over St. Croix to the rare planetary alignment of Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon over the horizon, it’s been quite a week to stare up into the skies.
But the thing that had everyone talking was the SpaceX 9 launch which lit up the skies over the northern Caribbean on Monday night. There were lots of great photos capturing a curious phenomenon bursting into the evening sky, but also lots of speculation about what it could be. I mean, who doesn’t love a good alien invasion or Chinese spy effort story? But it wasn’t either of those things.