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Saint Croix
Saint Croix is the largest island of the U.S. Virgin Islands (82 square miles), a territory of the United States of America. This island of rolling hills, rainforest, and picturesque towns is the home of about 60,000 people. Cities
There are two towns on the island:Christiansted with a 2004 population of 3,000.Frederiksted with a 2004 population of a little over 800.
Get in Henry E. Rohlsen Airport () (). The airport is served by some major airlines and commuter flights between St. Croix and St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. Non-stop jet service is available from Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte. Ferries run from Christiansted to Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas (75 minutes), with connections to other Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Get around Major car rental agencies are available. Also: *Judi of Croix Car Rentals, 877-903-2123 *Skyline Car Rentals, 877-719-5990. Taxi All taxi drivers should carry a rate card with approved fares. Taxis have no meters and charge by zone. Baggage and waiting time are extra. Most will take you on an island tour for $30-$45 for two people, and another $15 per person for additional passengers. Authorized taxis have "TP" on the license plate and a dome light on the roof.*St. Croix Taxi Association, Rohlsen Airport, 340-778-1088.*Federation of St. Croix Taxi Association Inc. (Taxi, Vans, Safaris), 778-5587.*Antilles Taxi Service, Christiansted, 773-5020.*Caribbean Taxi and Tours, Christiansted, 773-9799.*Cruzan Taxi Association, Christiansted, 773-6388.*Combine Taxi and Tours, Frederiksted, 772-2828.*Frederiksted Taxi Service, Frederiksted, 772-4775. Tommy's Scooter Rentals, 340-332-2118. Island Lynx 340-713-LYNX, Year round ferry service to and from St. Thomas.
See Buck Island Reef National Monument, boats from Christiansted. St. George Village Botanical Garden, 127 Estate St. George/Kingshill, Just north of Centerline Road, east of Frederiksted, Tel: 340-692-2874, . Stroll about the grounds of the former plantation. Itineraries
Do Divi Carina Bay Casino, 35 Estate Turner Hole, Tel: 877-FUN DIVI.
Drink Cruzan Rum Distillery, in Frederiksted.
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St. Croix Coldwell Banker Land-de-Wilde Realty, Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00824, Offers beach front St. Croix vacation villas and condos for rent or to purchase. Includes photos, descriptions, amenities, and pricing calendar., 340-773-7000, .
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