Young Couples’ Favorite St. Croix Locations

Young Couples Caribbean Destinations

By CoolestCarib.com

A couple is holding hands at the beach.

The exotic sound of the Caribbean region was always alluring. There is no person in the world who would not like to spend several days in such a great place. The Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands are only some of the favorite vacation destinations, especially for young people. This time we will talk about the charms of St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and you will discover several young couples’ favorite St. Croix locations.

1. Rainbow Beach

If you are looking for the next getaway destination St. Croix is a perfect choice. Young people adore its fantastic beaches and breathtaking nature.

One such is Rainbow Beach. Placed along the west end shore of St. Croix, this beach is a realm of soft sand and clear, calm waters. Spend the whole day swimming and sunbathing, and charge your batteries to the full. Since this is the top favorite resting destination even for locals, if you want to avoid crowds, it’d b better to visit this beach on working days.

Another great thing about Rainbow Beach is its fantastic Rhythms bar and restaurant. There you can have excellent Caribbean food or get a refreshing drink. And the best thing is- it’s placed on the very shoreline.

A seashore during the sunset. Beautiful beaches are only some of the young couples' favorite St. Croix locations.
Relax in the sun.

2. Carambola Tide Pools

An exciting combination of fun and natural beauty, Carambola Tide Pools are such an adventure for young couples. If you ever come to St. Croix, you must try the famous hike down to the tide pools of Annaly Bay. Hilly roads, walking through the rainforest, climbing the rocks, and all that to finally reach the memorable view. A bit challenging, but it’s worth it.

You will be totally amazed by the sight of the tide pools in the mid of the mountains, slopes, and ocean water. Along the way, you can explore the area, enjoy the rocky beach, and take some really cool pictures.

3. Fort Christiansvaern

All the history lovers, check out this interesting sight. Fort Christiansvaern is a historical landmark back from the 18th century. Since it is basically the oldest construction on St. Croix, it tells a lot about the island and its past. Entering the fort is like coming into some other time. You can take a tour through the park and listen to the interesting historical details. But, don’t miss the fort’s exhibits and the amazing view from the ramparts.

Once when people, who have already fallen in love with St. Crox’s beach life, start discovering its historical landmarks, they often come up with relocation plans. So, St. Croix is not just a vacation destination. It’s an island that many choose to be their future home. And, since for every relocation, you should be well prepared, it is essential to know what questions to ask your mover, specially if you are coming to the Caribbean from far away.

4. Tamarind Reef Resort- one of the young couple’s favorite St. Croix locations

Tamarind Reef Resort is an oceanfront area hidden among palm trees. It offers complete enjoyment in all the island’s charms. Go kayaking or snorkeling in the sea, or relax next to the seaside pool with a spectacular view. Play a tennis match on one of the resort’s courts and then spend the rest of the day in its spa.

However, the best part of the resort is definitely its New Deep End Bar and Grille. This is the place where you can have some of the best Caribbean meals and enjoy various day and night shows and excellent theme parties.

And, if you have ever heard about New Deep End, you must have also heard about socialite Elena Lee Hensley, the event organizer of the best parties and entertainment nights on the island, especially her disco bingo nights and salsa parties.

Some people are toasting.
Have some unforgettable parties.

5. St. George Village Botanical Garden

However, if you, along the way, had enough sand and seaside enjoyment, here is another St. Croix location that young couples adore. St. George Village Botanical Garden is a vast garden space with a greenhouse. Walking around the area and meeting all the attractive exotic plans and endemic species will be like having the nature of the whole island in just one place. You’ll see and explore rainforests and desert-like areas as you go from one garden to another.

If you are among those who can’t leave these natural beauties, why don’t you think about buying a home in St. Croix? Experts from Homegrown Moving Company advise that you start looking for a moving company as soon as you buy a new home.

6. Cane Bay

This place, as they would say, has it all. There’s an utterly relaxing atmosphere along the coastline, great eating and drinking spots, and a bit of excitement.

Nothing is more romantic than having a meal with your beloved one, only several steps from the sandy beach with a view of the mountains that rise from the beach. And, for the exciting part, try snorkeling and scuba diving Cane Bay is famous for.

What’s more, if you are having second thoughts about visiting this fantastic place, check out some of the remote island viewing solutions, and see the live presentation of its atmosphere. We are sure you’ll make up your mind right away.

A man is taking a picture of a woman.
Take your camera with you.

7. Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge

Here comes another spot for nature lovers, especially if you like animals. Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent calm beaches where you can have a nice romantic time. The water is blue and clear, and the beach is sand only. And, the best part, crowds are rare.

What’s more, apart from this stunning nature, the refuge is the place where you can see the famous leatherback sea turtles and other interesting wildlife.

So, those were only some of the young couples’ favorite St. Croix locations. If you can see yourself enjoying the Caribbean lifestyle, St. Croix island should definitely be your must-visit destination on your next romantic travel.

Writers bio:
Hello! I’m Jessica Roi. I’m a hotel manager and, I also work for several traveling agencies. Writing is my hobby. I usually write about my personal traveling experiences and share my thoughts and impressions with others.

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20 Top Things to Do in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands While on a Cruise

You should check these top 20 things to do in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Mainly catered for cruise ship visitors who are on a Caribbean cruise vacation.

From wandering quaint waterfront towns to exploring green rolling hills dotted with sugar plantation ruins and lying on miles of soft white sandy beach there are plenty of things to do in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.

Whether your cruise to the USVI is scheduled to dock in St. Croix or you are planning a visit of your own. You are in for a treat. If you are interested in history, culture, perfect beaches, lush outdoors and unparalleled underwater adventures then this eastern Caribbean island is the place to be.

This lesser traveled island in the US Virgin Islands cluster is actually the largest and boasts of such a diverse land and water ecosystem it’s impossible to explore it all in just a day on-port.

But don’t take our word for it, we’ve done the research and found 20 things for cruise ship passengers to do during a visit to the island. First, some essential port information to help you out.

St. Croix Port Information

St. Croix also known as ‘Twin City’ has two major cities. Unlike other USVI islands, cruise ships don’t dock in the capital of St. Croix. Instead, ships dock at the Ann E. Abramson Pier in Frederiksted on the western side of the island. This pier is long enough to host two mega ships.

St. Croix Cruise Port
Photo Credit: Prayitno (Creative Commons)

The pier has a tourism desk, bathrooms and from there downtown, Frederiksted is just a walking distance. You can take a taxi from Budget Frederiksted to Christiansted to explore the capital city and the eastern side of the island. Since St. Croix has been a United States territory since 1917, the official currency on the island is the dollar and English is the common language.

1. Explore Frederiksted

Before you wander to the eastern side of the island, check out the west. This is where most of the magic is. From lush botanical gardens and rolling mountain background to pristine white sand beaches, Frederiksted has it all.

Take a walking tour of the town. Explore the Victorian Era architecture while you pop in and out of shops and quaint restaurants. There is plenty to eat, drink and shop in and around the town area.

Read rest of above article on CruiseHive.com

Businesses in St. Croix, USVI listed on CoolestCarib.com include:

BEACH RESORT:
Chenay Bay Beach Resort: www.ChenayBay.com

CAR RENTALS:
Olympic St. Croix: www.OlympicStCroix.com

RESTAURANT & BEACH BARS:
The New Deep End Beach Bar & Grill: www.NewDeepEnd.com
Eat At Cane Bay: www.EatAtCaneBay.com

SCUBA DIVING:
Latitude 17 Scuba St. Croix: www.Lat17Scuba.comFacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedinmail

Branson’s Virgin Group Buys Hurricane-Wrecked Solar Farm to Help Rebuild Caribbean

Branson's Virgin Group Buys Hurricane-Wrecked Solar Farm to Help Rebuild Caribbean

Virgin Group’s BMR Energy announced Tuesday that it bought a 4-megawatt solar plant from NRG Energy, Inc. in St. Croix that was badly damaged during Hurricane Maria.

BMR Energy will take over the power purchase agreement and restoration efforts of the solar farm, the company said in a press release.

BMR Energy, which develops and operates clean energy projects in the Caribbean and Latin America, was purchased by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group in 2016.

“The world needs to find ways to introduce more resilient clean energy,” Branson said in the release. “The Caribbean has an abundance of clean energy sources, and BMR are taking great strides towards helping create zero-carbon energy supplies for years to come.”

Rebuilding the storm-wrecked region is a cause that is close to the Virgin founder. The billionaire businessman owns a private island in British Virgin Islands where he rode out both hurricanes Irma and Maria in the space of two weeks.

“I’ve never experienced anything quite like Hurricane Irma,” Branson said in an Instagram video in September. “It literally devastated the British Virgin Islands.”

My experience of Hurricane #Irma

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