Welcome to St Croix's Trip Planning Center
DID YOU KNOW... Arrival - The language is English, the
currency is the U.S dollar. U.S. citizens do not need a passport,
(although frequently airline counter agents will ask for one when
you are departing the U.S., but is not needed). Just be sure to have
a valid proof of citizenship with a photograph, which you will need
to show when leaving St. Croix.
Virgin
Islanders - People living on St. Croix are called Crucians
(pronounced cruzan - which is also the trade name of the island's
renown locally made rum!) They are friendly, and a smile and "good
morning" are expected good manners. Everyone speaks English, with
the melodic accents and Creole influence of the Caribbean. Their
heritage is of African traditions and the influence of seven
settling nations, including French, Dutch, Spanish, British, Danish,
and even the Knights of Malta, before becoming US citizens in 1917.
Time - The islands are on Atlantic Standard time, and never
change their clocks. In the winter months, we are one hour LATER
than Eastern Time.(9pm here, 8pm in New York!) In the summer, we are
the same as the east coast when they are on Daylight Savings time.
Holidays - U.S. Federal holidays are observed, plus more than
20 local holidays! The government closes for all, the banks for
most. Even the locals want to vacation and relax here!
DID YOU KNOW... St. Croix is the largest of three major U.S.
Virgin Islands, but is affectionately called the "sleeping Virgin"
because the crowds of tourists annually visiting St. Thomas and St.
John haven't yet discovered the tranquility and charm of St. Croix.
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