St. Croix: Top Reasons to Go

Sailing to Buck Island: Take a boat to Buck Island Reef National Monument, a national treasure. The beach at the western end of the island is a great spot to relax after a snorkeling adventure or a hike up the hill to take in the stunning view.

Diving the Wall: Every dive boat in St. Croix makes a trip to the Wall, one of the Caribbean's best diving experiences, but it's also accessible from the shore. Diving off Cane Bay Beach is especially popular.

Exploring Ft. Christiansvaern: History buffs flock to Christiansted National Historic Site. Head to the upper ramparts of Ft. Christiansvaern to ponder how life was for early settlers.

Experiencing plantation life: Whim Plantation showcases St. Croix's agrarian past. The planter and his family lived a comfortable life in the greathouse, but the slaves, and later, the poorly paid workers, had a much less posh existence.

Strolling around Christiansted: You can easily while away the better part of a day in Christiansted, St. Croix's main town. The shops carry everything from one-of-a-kind artworks to handcrafted jewelry to simple souvenirs.