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Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play on St. Croix
How to enjoy a long weekend on the luxe U.S. Virgin Island
The cruise ship-free island of St. Croix is a water lover's paradise, offering great snorkeling, diving, and sailing. Christiansted, the main town, has a Danish 18th-century feel, with its brightly colored buildings and a large 18th-century fort complete with cannons and artillery overlooking the harbor. The rich colonial history is felt throughout the island, including the practice of driving on the left side of the road.
Sleep: For longer stays (you will have to come back some time) or if you're with a group, rent a villa with Donna Ford, where you will find a great selection of properties. The best homes can be found on the north shore west of the Buccaneer, or on Shoy beach. For a hotel stay, The Buccaneer is a throwback to the 17th century and sits atop a hill just minutes outside of Christiansted.
Eat and Drink: The coolest, and arguably best, restaurant on the island is Savant, offering a mix of French and local cuisine with an excellent wine list. Stock your villa or pack a fabulous picnic with gourmet foods from Schooner Bay Market.
Drink with the locals at Comanche Mill Yacht-Less Club, a Stonehenge-esque building and converted sugar cane mill. Take your rum punch to go and stroll through town, as there are no open carry 
laws. Late-night debauchery can be found at Club 54, but be prepared for heavy drinking, as the custom is for patrons to buy everyone at the bar rounds of shots.
Play: Sail to Buck Island and snorkel at the world-class reef. Ask for Kara as the captain for your day's adventure. Or stay above the water in a sea kayak and paddle out to Green Cay, where you'll find hammocks to lounge on and fully shaded huts which can be rented for just $10. You'll have company from a family of iguana's that live on the beach. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/tehusagent)
Once back on St. Croix, enjoy a poolside lunch at the Deep End Restaurant at the Tamarind Reef hotel. The kitchen and bar serve excellent food and drinks and the infinity pool overlooks the ocean and Green Cay.
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by veniem, Mar 31, 2012 @ 2:27 PM
I would love to go to St. Croix and experience differently culinary styles. I am an adventurous eater and would love to sample local caribbean and seafood dishes.
by Mala, Mar 30, 2012 @ 12:03 PM
I would love an opportunity to visit St Croix and eat some of their wonderful food cooked by great chefs. This will certainly be an experience since I have never been to St Croix. I would also looooove to stay at Divi since I had such a great time in Divi St Martin lastyear.
by jzrrjf, Mar 29, 2012 @ 10:09 AM
I moved to the midwest a couple of years ago so I would love to have some fresh seafood with a great wine!
by jessjrbka, Mar 29, 2012 @ 9:47 AM
As a St. Croix local now living in Washington DC, my island and all of the wonderful people, food and adventures that can be had there is the stuff that some serious day dreaming at work is made of! My all time favorite places to dine in STX are Bacchus and Savant both have a wonderfully delicious and unique menu that you will not find anywhere else. The staff are friendly and down to earth and make sure that the wine or rum (Cruzan dark or single barrel always!) are always flowing. I hope that everyone enjoys and comes to love the beautiful little island as much as I do!
by missmary9, Mar 28, 2012 @ 8:07 PM
I've never been to St. Croix but would absolutly love to go. The beaches are calling me! I'm dreaming about seafood, done island style. Shrimp is my favorite! What more could be asked for than to be wined and dined in St. Croix.
by abickoff, Mar 27, 2012 @ 11:46 PM
From Gourmet Vintner Dinners to Food Fights to Cork & Fork, how can one go wrong? Fantasizing about wining and dining while benefitting the St. Croix Foundation. It's a win-win for everyone and my wife and I would love to be a part.
So what do you say? Should we pack some SPF 12 for STXFWE '12?
Photo source: http://elizabethmillie.tumblr.com/post/17783218631
by msillari, Mar 24, 2012 @ 5:20 PM
The best vacation I ever had with my husband was St. Croix in 2009 and I've wanted to go back ever since. I dream of Painkiller's at the Rum Runner, and a Greek Restaurant that a friend took me to that was some of the best food I've ever eaten in my life! I don't even know the name of it.
by trailsou, Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:25 AM
I'm heading back to St. Croix again! I love the snorkeling around the island, especially on the northshore. In case anyone else is heading to St Croix for snorekling, check out http://www.snorkelingdives.com/scripts/three.asp?COUNTRYNAME=St%20Croix&...
