| Things To Do
Sports, anyone? If tennis is your game, a well maintained
court is awaiting you at the Villa Madeleine complex, just
a few feet away from your Villa. If you prefer golf, St. Croix has 3 golf
courses on the island. The Reef Golf Club is a 9-hole course
that you pass when entering the driveway to the Villa. You
can walk to the course from the Villa 29. If you prefer 18
holes, or a different view, the Bucanneer Golf course is only
a few miles to the west (you will pass it on your way from
Christiansted to the Condo). Both courses provide scenic views
of the Carribean Sea. In Fredericksted, a little further away,
you may want to try the lush Carambola Golf Course, designed
by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Water sports are a major part of island life -- with many
beaches, reefs, and recreational opportunities available on
your visit. St. Croix is rated one of the top 10 Scuba Islands
in the Caribbean. For scuba divers, its famous wall dives
are without comparison -- with a high probability of an encounter
with some of our abundant sea life. Sea turtles, barracuda,
eels, a host of tropical fish, and an occasional nurse shark
are all part of the tropical dive experience. If you have
interest in scuba diving but are not licensed, for about $60
you can take an "explorer" class and be diving in 40' of water
after a few hours of instruction. If you really like it, you
can get certified in St. Croix in a couple days with a little
study and practice. If you are more the snorkeler-type you
can do that off of any beach in St. Croix.
A day sail to Buck Island National Park, an 800 acre natural
reserve, provides the only under-water snorkeling site in
the U.S. National Park system. The boat trip and the snorkeling
are outstanding and the beach at Buck Island is one of the
finest anywhere. Take a sailboat or catamaran for the most
enjoyable cruise to the island. There are many operators you
can chose from leaving from the Green Cay marina or Christiansted
Harbor. We have always been pleased with Captain Heinz. You might also enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise with Caribbean Adventures where you'll have a relaxing time and enjoy light refreshments.
There are many beautiful beaches on St. Croix. Aside from the Divi Carina beach, you might also want to explore Shoy's beach (near the Buccaneer). This is a quiet beach during the week with not much more than sand and water. You will also enjoy Tamarind Reef beach where the snorkeling is great and you might even see an iguana! There are lounge chairs and umbrellas available for a minimal fee, and you can also visit their Deep End Bar and restaurant. Further away (but worth the drive), is Cane Bay beach. This is also a beautiful beach with great snorkeling and skuba diving. There are several bars and restaurants nearby including the Full Moon, Sprat Net, and Off the Wall. You can rent snorkel gear at Cane Bay, Tamarind Reef, the Divi Carina, and at the Buccaneer Hotel beach.
Recently, Gecko's Island Adventures has come to St. Croix and their tours are lots of fun. You get to visit parts of St.Croix not reachable by car and see ruins as well as beatiful views of the island and rain forest. The ATV's seat 2 comfortably and they also offer Jet Ski combination packages. Fun on land and sea!
For those preferring a dry and more tame island experience, don't forget
the excitement of St. Croix's Divi Carina Bay Casino.
It is located on the east-end of the island and provides nightly
entertainment while you try your hand at the many table games
or slot and video machines.
If you like to eat out, you can try many of St. Croix's excellent
restaurants. At the foot of the driveway to Villa Madeleine,
and next to the Reef Pro Shop, is a wonderful little deli
where you can get cold and hot sandwiches and beverages for
resonable prices. Across the street from the Deli is a restaurant
that is well known to the island named Duggan's Reef. On the road to Seaview Villa you will pass Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise, a very casual restaurant with reasonable prices, good food, and local entertainment. We have also enjoyed brunch and dinners at the Palm's restaurant where you are right on the beach. In Christiansted, there are a variety of restaurants sure to please. You might like sitting on the boardwalk watching the sailboats on the water as you relax with a cocktail. You can choose from Angry Nates, the Christiansted Brew Pub, and Rum Runners, just to name a few. You'll find many more restaurants around the island most of which
are advertised in the local St. Croix magazines (see below).
The climate is generally sunny with year round temperatures
ranging in the 80's during the day to 70's most nights. The
gentle trade winds blowing in from the east tend to keep the
humidity low. Rainfall is generally in the form of brief island
showers. Annual rainfall averages about 40 inches with September
- October rainier than the winter months.
To find out what's going on in St. Croix, be sure to read
St.
Croix This Week. You can pick up a copy at the airport
and all around town. Look for information on horseback riding,
jeep tours of the island, ATV and Jet Ski rentals, various water sports, beaches, Point Udall (the easternmost
point of the United States), the Domino Club and its beer
drinking pigs, the rain forest, the Whim Plantation, the Mahogany
factory, restaurants, etc.
There are many rental car companies on the island. Getting around is not a problem; however, you
drive on the left, not the right side of the road. It takes
a few minutes to get used to it but at least the steering
wheel is on the left. You can rent a car at the airport, or
for great rates and personalized service, we recommend www.judiofcroix.com. Their friendly staff will meet you at the airport and have you in your car with all the paperwork ready in just minutes.
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